Hi creatives! Spencer Martinez is back on the podcast! She is a NYC-based performing artist and a founder of Limelight, an online community, forum, and blog working to establish a more equitable and inclusive theatre community.She shares whe

Make This Your Most CREATIVE Month! // Ep. 175

May 4th, 2024 12m 53s

Hi creatives! Welcome to the month of MAY! It's a new month and we are almost mid-way through the year. It's time for a creative boost! That's why I'm determined to make this my most creative month (so far). Let's sing more, let's write songs,

How Do I Sing Longer Notes? 3 Singing Tips and Tricks to Hold Out a Long Note! // Ep. 174

Apr 22nd, 2024 17m 52s

Hi creatives! If you're like me, you know that holding out long notes when you're singing is HARD to do sometimes - especially when nerves kick in! So how do you get better at holding out long notes? Here are 3 things I have done that help me t

Used to do Theatre? Used to Dance? Used to Sing in the Choir? How to get over the "used to's" and start singing and performing again TODAY! // Ep. 173

Apr 15th, 2024 17m 41s

Hi creatives! Do you ever wish you could start dancing, acting, performing, singing, songwriting, etc again because you "used to" do it and miss being that creative? It's time for you to say "NO" to the "used to's" and say YES to becoming a sin

One SIMPLE Vocal Exercise to Help You Sing Riffs and Runs! // Ep. 172

Apr 8th, 2024 6m 44s

Hi creatives! Ready to start adding some riffs and runs to your songs but struggling to actually sing them? These flourishes are so fun to add as you're singing, but it may take practice to start adding them and perfecting them. It helps to do

Have Stage Fright? One Simple Tip for Singing and Performing on Stage When You're Afraid // Ep. 171

Apr 2nd, 2024 15m 12s

Hi creatives! If your creative focus is singing or acting, and that is what you're SO passionate and excited to do, but you struggle with stage fright, I am sharing is one important thing to consider. We are all different, so definitely check i

Let's Start Becoming Performers, Singers, Actors, and Creatives WITHOUT FEAR! // Ep. 170

Mar 26th, 2024 15m 20s

Hi creatives! Do you wonder how singers and artists can put themselves out there on stage, on screen, on social media, etc. seeimingly without fear? How do we begin the journey of getting to that point as beginners in the performing arts space

The NUMBER ONE Way to Get Inspired Again as a Performing Artist! // Ep. 169

Mar 18th, 2024 12m 44s

Hi creatives! It's so easy to let the busyness of life, tasks, obligations, etc. get in the way of you really feeling inspired as a beginner performing artist.So how you as a performer get creatively inspired when you're having an off day or

2 SIMPLE Ways to Dance and Incorporate Movement as a Beginner Performing Artist! // Ep. 168

Mar 12th, 2024 19m 49s

Hi creatives! Do you want to start singing and performing, but don't know what to do with your hands and body when you're on stage? Do you wish you could incorporate more dance and movement into your life and performances? Let's talk about 2 si

How to Write Songs, License Music, and Share Your Music Online as a Singer-Songwriter with Sonnet Simmons // Ep. 167

Mar 4th, 2024 40m 14s

Hi creatives! I got to interview Sonnet Simmons, a musician, singer-songwriter, and sync licensing coach. We talked all about her journey to writing songs, sharing her music, and actually building a career as a musician through licensing her mu

Vocal Warm Ups for Beginners: Sing Along With This Simple Vocal Exercise! // Ep. 166

Feb 28th, 2024 10m 31s

Hi creatives! Sing along to this vocal exercise with me today, add it to your vocal warm up, and save it to come back to anytime! This is a way to start singing with confidence - simply singing a little bit each day even with simple singing exe

3 Ways to Use Social Media to Build Confidence as a Beginner Singer and Performing Artist // Ep. 165

Feb 27th, 2024 21m 53s

Hi creatives! Today, we are breaking down 3 ways to use social media to start building confidence as a beginner singer/performer. These steps will work for you as you begin your journey as a singer, actor, dancer, or any combination of these as

Figure Out Your Next Creative Step! // Ep. 164

Feb 21st, 2024 9m 23s

Hi creatives! Let's chat about taking next steps in our journey as singers, actors, and performing artists! Hint: start with curiosity. Listen in!Disclaimer: I apologize, my usual mic was not connected so this is through my Mac speaker!→

You CAN Afford School for Music and Theatre with Kara Walker of the Money and Mental Peace Podcast! // Ep. 163

Feb 19th, 2024 43m 56s

Join the FREE Sing Confidently Masterclass happening TOMORROW February 20, 2024!! Sign up HERE so you can start to build CONFIDENCE as a beginner singer and performer!Hi creatives! Today, I got to chat with Kara Walker, host of the Money and

Fall in Love With Your Creativity and Your Singing Voice Again! // Ep. 162

Feb 16th, 2024 6m 8s

Don't miss out! Join the FREE Sing Confidently Masterclass on February 20, 2024!! Sign up HERE to start to build CONFIDENCE as a beginner singer and performer!Hi creatives! I'm sharing a mini-episode to encourage you this Valentine's Day to

How to Put Yourself Out There On Stage and Online as a Singer and Performer // Ep. 161

Feb 13th, 2024 16m 14s

Join the FREE Sing Confidently Masterclass happening February 20, 2024!! Sign up here so you can start to build CONFIDENCE as a beginner singer and performer!Hi singer, performing artist, creative artist! One of the best parts of being a per

Encouragement for Singers, Performing Artists and Creatives to See What's Possible! // Ep. 160

Feb 7th, 2024 4m 53s

Let Go of Fear to Share Your God-Given Creative Gifts! // Ep. 159

Feb 5th, 2024 24m 24s

Hi creatives! It is astounding how many of us let FEAR get in the way of us truly putting ourselves out there and sharing our God-given creative gifts as singers, actors, dancers, and performing artists. Today, we are talking about how to let g

Practical Ways for Performing Artists to Perform and Sing Confidently! // Ep. 158

Jan 31st, 2024 10m 55s

The FREE Sing Confidently Masterclass is coming February 2024!! Sign up here so you can get all the steps you need to build confidence as a singer!Hi creatives! Today, I'm sharing PRACTICAL ways you can actually be performing as you build conf

Just Started Voice Lessons? 3 Tips for Making The Most of Them! // Ep. 157

Jan 29th, 2024 18m 29s

Hi creatives! Today's episode, we're getting into voice lessons and how we can make the absolute MOST of them as singers, actors, dancers, and performers. Yes, even as a dancer-first or actor-first, it never hurts to get into a voice lesson to

Say No to Fear as a Creative! Inspiration from the Bible and Into the Woods for Artists // Ep. 156

Jan 24th, 2024 13m 53s

Hi creatives! Are you afraid to share your creative work? Are you afraid to simply start on your creative journey? Do you deal with fear about being an artist and how you'll be perceived? Today, I want to share some inspiration to remind you wh

Don’t Have Time to Start Singing, Acting, and Dancing Again? The Number ONE WAY Make Time in Your Busy Schedule for Your Creative Passions! // Ep. 155

Jan 22nd, 2024 18m 58s

→ 5 FREE TIPS TO START SINGING AND PERFORMING WITH CONFIDENCE!The number one thing I hear from listeners in this creative community of performing artists when it comes to singing, acting, performing, etc. is that you don't feel confident!

154 // Is Imposter Syndrome a STRUGGLE for You as a Creative? 3 Lies That Imposter Syndrome Tells Us.

Jan 17th, 2024 15m 11s

→ 5 FREE TIPS TO START SINGING AND PERFORMING WITH CONFIDENCE!Have you ever felt SO overwhelmed with imposter syndrome, lack of confidence, and insecurity that you never even get started in developing and sharing the creative gifts you have

147 // 3 Simple Christmas Songs to Learn and Sing Quickly This Holiday Season!

Jan 15th, 2024 15m 21s

Want to sing for your family, church, or office Christmas party but don't know what song to choose last minute? Let me help you out with a few simple pieces, plus some tips for how to sing them with ease! The great thing is, you can apply these

153 // How to Make Money as a Creative and Say NO to the Starving Artist Narrative with Gail Keyes Allen!

Jan 15th, 2024 48m 55s

→ DM me on IG and let me know what action step you're taking!On today's episode, I got to chat with Gail Keyes-Allen, a life and business coach for entrepreneurs and creatives, who is also an ex-accountant who tripled salary thru coaching biz.