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As an artist and creative you already innately have it in you to reevaluate and adapt. Pivoting is a part of our journey and sometimes hearing others stories may help us navigate our pivots easier. Listen in on how working artists, those who work in and around the arts, and arts educators have pivoted in their careers, personal lives, and the lessons they have learned along the way. Hopefully their perspectives will inspire, inform, and let you know you’re not alone.
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I had the pleasure of talking with actor and actor career coach Talia Thiesfield and these are some of my takeaways. Pivots are both internal and external and can be big or small but either way trust your own path. Next, once you’ve learned how to learn the lesson in a pivot you can then carry over lessons from pivot to pivot and set boundaries. Yo…
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From the conversation I had with actress, voiceover artist, and coach Simone Serra these are my takeaways. Expectations are a funny thing. If we can come into more experiences in our life without expectations we make space to receive and have the freedom to try what comes. Next, Success is an ever changing landscape and it encompasses both your per…
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I had the pleasure of talking with actor, director, and producer Faith Boles and these are some of the takeaways from our conversation. First complacency can ruin your career, if you find yourself being nudged to make a change you probably should, second, if you do have fear about doing something new or different, ask yourself how can I transmute t…
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Speaking with author, actor, and artist Andrew Norlen led me to these takeaways. First, people tend to see you before you see yourself. They can see your talents and greatness before you do, and it can be hard to believe them when they tell you, but once you do believe you can put yourself out into the world. Second, don’t judge yourself too hard o…
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Here are some takeaways from the conversation I had with actor, singer, and cabaret artist Sierra White. First, sometimes we need a hard reset, and a reset doesn’t mean you are failing, it means you are being led to a new part of yourself and career. Next, do not diminish your accomplishments by letting imposter syndrome say you aren’t capable, and…
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Susan Hensel has a career that spans over 50 years and she is currently a Textile sculptor. The conversation we had led me to these takeaways. First, life is not going to present itself to you the way you thought it would but can learn how to persevere. Next, sometimes we are the last ones to admit we need a change and those around us are waiting f…
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I talked to the creative human known as Olithea Anglin and I wanted to share some takeaways from our conversation. First up, there are so many ways to feel artistically full, so don’t pigeonhole yourself to one thing, and give yourself grace when you’ve grown out of something that used to fill you artistically but doesn’t anymore. Second, learning …
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Here are some takeaways from the conversation I had with Shaness Kemp who happens to be a performing artist, choreographer, and dance educator. The first takeaway is you need time to replenish. Now this looks different for all of us but it’s important to replenish so you can continue to pour out as an artist. Next, versatility is the key to flexibi…
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From the conversation that I had with Darlene Hope, who is an actress, I have some takeaways I wanted to share. First, it’s all about your staying power. Being in the arts, especially as an actor is a marathon. Developing the skills and coping mechanisms you need to run the marathon is essential. Second, when running this marathon, allow life to gu…
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From the conversation that I had with Julio Agustin, who is a Theatrical consultant and entrepreneur, I have some key takeaways I wanted to share. First, resisting change and things shifting often makes your experience during the change or shift worse. Do your best to release control and let the change happen. On the flip side we all reserve the ri…
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1.Stop downplaying the skills you have learned through the arts. Meaning if you’re an artist who is looking to pivot or have a parallel career in something artistic or not, stand on the skills you’ve learned as an artist. Don’t negate them! 2. Money is a neutral tool, we are the ones who ascribe an emotion to it and for a lot of artists that emotio…
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Listen to your body. Period. That’s what I took away from this conversation with actor and performer Roslyn Seale. We discuss our hesitancy to try new things but then it’s something we end up loving, how our bodies tell us it’s time to make a change, and accepting that you may have to close certain doors but it’s for your good. A Brooklyn, NY nativ…
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Life comes in seasons which could include giving you a beautiful detour. That’s what I took away from this conversation with Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson. In this episode we discuss letting your tribe come to you, embracing change in your career, and that if you understand that life comes in seasons, that understanding may just help you not to …
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Life comes in seasons which could include giving you a beautiful detour. That’s what I took away from this conversation with Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson. In this episode we discuss letting your tribe come to you, embracing change in your career, and that if you understand that life comes in seasons, that understanding may just help you not to …
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Don’t put yourself or thoughts of what you could be in a box, that can hinder you because you are allowed to grow! That was my takeaway from this conversation with Circuspreneur Shenea Stiletto! In this episode we discuss not letting others' lack of vision stop you from doing what you want, giving yourself second chances, and questioning is your da…
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Hello! I am excited to say welcome to Season 5 of The Artist Pivot Podcast! I am your host Ayana Major Bey and I happen to be an actor, voice-over artist, mentor, and world traveler. This is a bi-weekly show featuring conversations about pivots and life lessons from the perspective of artists, those who work in and around the arts, and arts educato…
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In part 1 of the season finale I am joined by financial literacy educator and former modern dancer David Maurice Sharp. David is the author of The Thriving Artist: Saving and Investing for Performers, Artists, and the Stage & Film Industries. In 2014 he was named a 'money hero' for his work in financial literacy for artists by Money magazine. David…
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In part 2 of the season finale I am joined by author, illustrator, and musician Paco de Leon. She is the founder of The Hell Yeah Group, a financial firm dedicated to inspiring creatives to engage with their personal and business finances and Hell Yeah, Bookkeeping, a bookkeeping agency for creative businesses. Her career experiences in banking, bu…
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On this episode I am joined by professional figure skater and choreographer turned Realtor Jermey Ten. Jeremy Ten is a Junior National Champion, the 2015 Canadian Silver medalist, and a 2 time world team member. He has traveled the world both competitively and professionally having toured with Bietak productions and Cirque du Soleil. Jeremy now wor…
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On this episode I am joined by BLUE. Hailing from Brooklyn, BLUE is a podcaster, photographer and brand consultant that started off as an independent music artist. He has taken his different experiences and pulled them together for conversations on his podcast blue Dope which has featured the likes of Selling Tampa’s Sharelle Rosado, Sistas Devale …
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Shirine Babb is an award winning artist who is passionate and committed to diversity, creativity, and professionalism. In addition to more than 20 years of acting experience, Shirine has a BFA in musical theatre, a MA from East 15 Acting Conservatory in London and MFA from USD/The Old Globe in classical theater. Shirine supports students by serving…
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On this episode I am joined by Actor, Producer, Teaching Artist, Writer, and Strategist Davon Williams. Two-Time Anthem Award winner, Davon Williams is an International performer, the Director of Communications for Black Theatre Coalition, and a TED Talk alum. He is committed to using his talents to bring about substantive social change within his …
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On this episode I am joined by Singer, Actor, Streamer, and now vlogger Renée Jackson. Born and raised in sunny Tampa, Florida, Renée grew up listening to her father play records. Influenced by Pop, Soul and R&B divas such as Whitney Houston and Jennifer Hudson, Renée found her gift of song. Her growing interest in all things music, would earn her …
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On the episode I am joined by Carlita Victoria. Carlita is a Raleigh, NC native and a lover of cupcakes and laughter. Carlita founded Darkness RISING Nonprofit for Black mental health to create a safe space and mental health resources for the Black community, due to her personal mental health experiences. Selected credits: DR. OZ, APPLE, AARP, Reg:…
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On this episode I am joined by Actor and Teaching Artist Keisha Gilles. Keisha Gilles is a theater artist who guides humans as they grow in their artistry through light, laughter and love. Light, for times when we allow the shadows of doubt and fear to dim the glow. Laughter, for times when perfectionism and ambition make mistakes serious instead o…
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On this episode I am joined by Intuitive Healer/Performer/Teaching Artist/Entrepreneur Queen Shereen Macklin. Queen Shereen is a bright, bold and vibrant soul who embodies her vision of freedom, transparency and connection for all womxn-more specifically womxn of color who have often been silenced, downplayed or ignored. She is a native New Yorker …
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On this episode I am joined by artist Hamadi Price. Hamadi has always been drawn to self expression and expressionism in general through art, whether movement and performance or visual mediums like photography and film. With a natural love for storytelling, art, culture and entertainment have always been at the heart of what excites and energizes h…
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On this episode I am joined by arts educator and advocate Britney Lee. She is the Performing Arts Center Specialist and Theater/Dance District Lead for Clayton County Public Schools. Britney has a BFA in Musical Theater from Montclair State University and a Masters in Educational Theater from New York University. With well over 15 years in Arts Edu…
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On this episode I am joined by Kimberly Dodson. She is a Baltimore native and a lover of knitting, contemporary art museums, video games, reading really good books, taking walks in new neighborhoods, true crime podcasts, beautiful hikes, flowers, Indian Jones movies (only the original 3), long talks with her friends who are all like family, and oth…
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On this episode I am joined by actress, author, and the founder of Sippin’ Success Walnette Santiago. Sippin’ Success, is a highly sought after community of actors choosing to live under the influence of success both on and most importantly, off camera. Born in San German, Puerto Rico and raised in the gritty streets of the Bronx, New York, Walnett…
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On this episode I am joined by Ian Coulter-Buford. Hailing from Belleville, IL now based in New York City, Ian is a performer, choreographer, creative director, recording artist, and educator. Currently on the 1st National Tour of HADESTOWN and debut single out now, entitled JUXTAPOSE by his music brand PALAWN. Get in touch: Ian Coulter-Buford Inst…
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On this episode I am joined by Leo Christopher Sheridan an Actor, Creator, Activist, and Healthcare professional. Get in touch: Leo Christopher Sheridan Instagram: @leosheridan Ayana Major Bey Website: www. ayanabey.com Instagram: @ayanambey, @theartistpivot Rate and Review this podcast: Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-artist-pivo…
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On this episode I am joined by Singer, Teacher, and Entrepreneur Chartel. Chartel is from Texas, was raised in Maryland and calls Philly home. She attended a performing arts high school and then studied classical music at Temple University. Her life has been a series of pivots so she has worked in many arenas. Her primary work has been as a singer,…
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Hello! Welcome to Season 4 of The Artist Pivot Podcast! To both new and regular listeners, thank you so much for joining me! My name is Ayana Major Bey, I am an actress, voice over artist, mentor, and your host. This show is a bi-weekly conversation highlighting pivots and life lessons from the perspective of artists, those who work in and around t…
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On this episode I am wrapping up Season 3! I want to say thank you to all my guests for sharing their journey’s and pivots. Thank you to all my listeners especially to those who have left reviews and reached out to me on instagram. Thank you to my editor Kieran Niemand, you sir are a rockstar. This season I have taken away many lessons but my top 3…
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On this episode I am joined by Fitness Artist Walter “The Champ” Kemp. Walter Kemp Jr, a fitness artist and influencer, who at 250 lbs dedicated his life to mental, physical, and spiritual growth was able to lose over 100 lbs with consistency and discipline. He continues his quest to inspire and inform those who struggle with the same negative effe…
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On this episode I am joined by mindset coach and performer Rachel Josefina. She is the host of the Mindset in the Making podcast and is a mindset coach for anyone looking to drop the hustle mentality and find their worthiness in themselves rather than in their industry. After living in the musical theatre hustle for almost a decade, she was determi…
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On this episode we are doing a little something different and taking a look back at our top three downloaded episodes of Season 1. Well technically it’s the top 4 because there is a tie for the 3rd most downloaded. As of today Nov 3rd 2021, the most downloaded episode of Season One was Episode 105 entitled “Know Your Worth” featuring dancer, singer…
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On this episode I am joined by actress, teaching artist, entrepreneur, and children’s book author, Deidra Grace Chiverton. She is a Miami , FL native but working in theatre has taken her all around the United States. She is the owner and creator of City Rolls, an egg roll business that takes imaginative food combinations that create flavor packed e…
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On this episode I am joined by actress, singer, astrologer, and spiritual fitness leader Karissa Harris. She loves to create art that is real, vulnerable, and honest. She is a spiritual fitness leader for a wellness community called The Cosmic Fit Club and has developed her own methodology around preventing activism burnout called Rev5ive: 5 steps …
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On this episode I am joined by Carbonell Award winning actress, singer, baker, entrepreneur, mentor, aka The Dramatic Dessertress, Sarah Gracel Anderson. She is from Miramar, Florida and the CEO of The Candy Girls Gourmet Sweets. Sarah grew up singing in church which opened the door to her being a lead singer in the entertainment group A. Randolph …
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On this episode I am joined by actor, singer, enthusiastic mover, and teaching artist, Kolby Kindle. Originally from Oklahoma City he grew up singing and dancing in the church. He received a BFA in Musical Theatre at Otterbein University and has toured the world in 6 national tours, including Beauty and Beast, Dreamgirls, Sister Act, The Book of Mo…
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On this episode I am joined by spoken word artist, host, entrepreneur, and mentor JRose. She was born and raised in Queens and her love of hip hop inspired her to start writing poetry. After 20 years of writing and 7 years of performing on stages all over NYC, JRose decided she wanted to build a safe space for other creatives to share their work, s…
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On this Episode I am joined by performer Jade Jones. She is a native South Floridian, graduate of UCF, and has been singing and acting professionally for several years. Taking on such roles as Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act and Lena Younger/Mama in A Raisin in the Sun. She has performed vocally on various stages throughout the state of Florida, …
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On this episode I am joined by Singer/Songwriter and performing artist Lea Anderson. Born in Washington DC, raised in South Carolina now residing in New York, Lea’s goal is to conquer the music industry note after note. Categorized as R&B SOUL, it is without a doubt that Lea Anderson has what the music industry has been waiting for. Through her own…
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Welcome to Season 3 of The Artist Pivot Podcast! My name is Ayana Major Bey and well I am your host. I am on a mission to educate, empower, and celebrate artists so they have no option but to thrive. This is a weekly conversation with artists about their current pivot, past pivots, and every pivot in between, that I hope will remind other creatives…
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On this episode I am joined by performer Tyla Collier. She is a Boston Conservatory grad and was playing Ti Moune in Once on This Island before the shutdown. During the pandemic, she started narrating audiobooks and is represented by The Mine Agency. She really loves unicorns, coloring, and playing The Sims. We discuss her pivot into narrating audi…
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On this episode I am joined by entertainer Brian Davis. He is an Apollo Talent Search Winner, Philadelphia Tap Idol, and Substitute Executioner for the Apollo Theater’s Historic Amateur Night Competition. Brian began as a street performer with a dream, but with the support of his mother, Angela Davis, Brian earned the money he needed with nothing b…
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On this episode I am joined by Actor and Artist Entrepreneur Coach J Nycole Ralph. As one of the top 2% of actors in the industry and as a powerful coach, J Nycole Ralph loves helping others become the actors and artist-entrepreneurs that they are meant to be! Prior to the pandemic, J Nycole was living her dream of performing on Broadway and tourin…
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On this episode I am joined by the true multi-hyphenate Michael Kushner. He is the Executive Producer of the EMMY Nominated series Indoor Boys and his next project is The Pink Unicorn film starring Tony Winner Alice Ripley, for which he'll be serving as producer and director of photography. He has performed in such shows as On the Town, Much Ado Ab…
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