It's true that sometimes changing direction and trying something different can be helpful in life. Seeking new opportunities and experiences can lead to personal growth and a wider range of skills and knowledge.Stay open-minded. Take intelli

Responsible for What We Know | EP64

Apr 26th, 2023 7m 56s

Some people believe you are responsible for what you know, while others don’t. No matter which side of the debate you fall on, one thing is certain, asking yourself if you are responsible for what you know can lead to self-awareness.Thanks

Rich Money Choices | EP63

Mar 29th, 2023 12m 4s

Take care of your money. And, eventually, your money will take care of you.As artists and entrepreneurs, we don’t always have the luxury of consistent income - especially at the beginning of our careers.Show business is, by its nature, ep

That Feeling Stuck Feeling: When Your Get up and Go Has Gotten up and Gone | EP62

Mar 15th, 2023 7m 36s

When life has you feeling stuck and off your game, remember we all experience mistakes or missteps.Stuff happens, and it’s unrealistic to expect success at every juncture.Inactivity during any days, weeks, or years needn’t justify the sam

Falling Down Stairs | EP61

Mar 1st, 2023 8m 24s

Episode 61 of LaurieTALKS, is all about the importance of valuing and taking care of your body as a dancer.Let's begin with simple stuff like using the handrail when descending stairs, and not dancing on cement.In this episode, I share tw

Watch How You Talk to Me | EP60

Feb 15th, 2023 5m 32s

Standing up for yourself and being assertive is not about being rude, pushy, mean, or aggressive.It’s about finding a way for you to be comfortable when asking for what you want in a way that respects others and that others respect.If you

When I Was the Ultimate Cynic | EP59

Feb 1st, 2023 7m 49s

A cynical mindset obliterates hope and is a massive barrier to anything good.No one gets through life untested.

Self Directed Career Paths | EP58

Jan 18th, 2023 9m 12s

Thanks to new tools and advances in consumer technologies, now anyone with passion and a smartphone can release authentic and engaging content to large audiences.An ever-growing number of empowered individuals are using social media platform

No Road Map for Careers in Entertainment | EP57

Dec 28th, 2022 8m

"You can start with nothing. And out of nothing, and out of no way, a way will be made." This Michael Beckwith quote gives me life.Big dreamer, please direct no energy toward doubtful thoughts.Make yourself available to your possibilities

Organization and Efficiency | EP56

Dec 8th, 2022 7m 18s

Whether it’s searching for your dance shoes, mobile device, keys, or a digital document, time spent looking for (misplaced) items signals disorganization. And if you’re in a state of disorganization, how will you manage?Getting organized is ab

Admitting Wrongdoing | EP55

Nov 24th, 2022 8m 2s

. . . because not everyone can be right all the time. Thanks for listening. I appreciate you. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show.How to connect:Website: https://laurietalks.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/laurietalks_

16 Ways To Manage Any Day | EP54

Nov 9th, 2022 10m 48s

Thinking creates ideas.Ideas lead to actions.Actions produce habits.And habits play a major part in how you build your life.My friend, here are 16 ways to build your day.Appreciate life’s little treasuresDeclutter your physica

Piloting First Class Mindset | EP53

Oct 26th, 2022 5m 30s

I travel with Tremaine Dance Conventions. And, believe, me, I’ve boarded my fair share of flights.Occasionally I’ll observe a passenger who, while walking through the first-class cabin on their way to the coach section of the aircraft, says

Deliberately Direct Your Career Path | EP52

Oct 12th, 2022 8m 42s

An interesting aspect of building a career around your passion (especially in the entertainment and performing arts) is that no two-industry professionals journey the exact same course.Dance, like life, has no road map or manual. We each se

Fresh Start: Permission to Introduce Yourself as the Person You Want to Be | EP51

Sep 28th, 2022 6m 21s

The TALK for this episode is about the advantages of traveling to new places and meeting new faces. Changing environments and then meeting new people in the new environment presents an exciting occasion.Why? Because from the moment you meet

Self-Reflection After a Breakup | EP50

Sep 1st, 2022 7m 14s

What do you do post-relationship breakup? Do you take a minute to conduct some sort of self-assessment, or do you just jump right back in the saddle?For a long time, I was in the second group. Then somehow, somewhere, I decided that creating

Stuck in a Rut | EP49

Aug 17th, 2022 8m 15s

What do you do if you think you’ve got the wrong job, or the wrong relationship, and the wrong life, in the wrong city?When life feels wrong—like you’re going from one bad situation to another—consider activating your creative thinking skill

Finding Freedom in Solitude | EP48

Jul 7th, 2022 10m 16s

I discovered the difference between solitude and loneliness while healing from a relationship breakup.In this episode, I TALK about how intentionally investing time in yourself can reinvigorate your mind and help you tap into your strengths.

Avoiding Quiet Desperation | EP47

Jun 22nd, 2022 11m 20s

Hello, my friend,Thank you for listening. I appreciate you.LaurieTALKS

Procrastinators, Try Some Positive Pressure | EP46

Jun 8th, 2022 9m 4s

It’s easy to stall on tasks we find challenging, intimidating, or overwhelming.Yet stalling creates stress. And soon enough you’re in a horrible cycle of spending time and energy feeling horrible about avoiding whatever you’re avoiding.Li

Body Talk | EP45

May 25th, 2022 8m 35s

Nothing’s more shattering to a dancer than an afflicted body. Fortunately, your body is smart, and it knows how to communicate with you.Just as you truly appreciate love after experiencing heartache, you truly appreciate dance after sitting

Finding Happiness | EP44

Apr 27th, 2022 9m 44s

Living the life you want isn’t the cause of happiness. It’s the result of it.While at a Toastmasters International meeting, I came right out and said it: “There’s no such thing as happiness.” I complained and griped about how even the sound of

Branding Your Brand of Greatness | EP43

Apr 14th, 2022 10m 56s

Branding relates to who you are, what you do, and why you do what you do.Whether you call yourself a personal brand is not as relevant as the fact that - in a way, your brand is like your reputation . . . it’s something you develop with or w

Broke But Not Poor | EP42

Mar 31st, 2022 10m 18s

In this episode, I share a story about a time in my life when I:Wallowed in an endless cycle of mental anguish, despair, and misery.Ruined my credit and was in credit card debtStruggled simply to survive and yet - was barely doing soExperie

Running Toward Opportunity: A Story from the LaurieTALKS Blog | EP41

Mar 16th, 2022 10m 52s

I begin this episode by reading to you from my blog. It’s a story about how we sometimes use our perceived limitations as an excuse to continue to fail.Listen for my mom’s use of the word opportunity.I’m sharing this story to remind you that