Reinvention

Actor Barry Bell discusses being invited to fan conventions and ponders the unique economy arising from proximity to fame. Transcript is here.

Alex Criqui and Dustin Klein never set out to make art that would grace the cover of National Geographic or be declared by The New York Times as the #1 “Most Influential Work of American Protest Art Since World War II,” but it happened. Alex describes how it started, where its going, and what its like to suddenly be thrust into national debates about social justice and the future of public art. For more information visit reclaimingthemonument.com Transcript is here.

Immunologist turned fight director Bret Yount shares what it's like to work with stars such as Tom Hiddleston, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kenneth Branagh, Ralph Fiennes and others - and explains what it's like to fall off a horse while doing stunts on a blockbuster film.

Entrepreneur, facilitator & consultant Ace Callwood describes the downsides of being likable and shares the risk mitigation secrets that helped him convince 20 million people to listen to coffee shops sounds. For more information visit envoyportfolio.com/ace-callwood. Transcript is here.

Model and activist Morgan Barbour describes what it’s like to run away and join the circus and explains how her nipples are helping the United Nations take action against gendered violence. To learn more visit morganbarbour.com. Transcript is here.

Want to make more money doing what you love but don’t want to go to business school to figure out how? Successfully entrepreneur Scott Wayne explains the key skills any new business needs to survive and thrive. To learn more about Scott, visit envoyportfolio.com and canvasstudiosrva.com. Transcripts are HERE.

Matthew Dubroff explains how a 650 year old Japanese theatre form might just be the cure for the modern world. To learn more visit theatrenohgaku.org. Transcript is here.

What does it mean to "make it" in business or in life? Is success working more, or being able to work less? Actor turned lawyer turned entrepreneur Lorenzo Callender discusses retiring from Hollywood -- for now -- and following dreams he never knew he had. To learn more visit callenderlegal.com Transcript is Here.

Award-winning independent filmmaker Foster Solomon describes the creative process of writing, directing, acting, and producing the film Hawk’s Ridge - and explains the things everyone needs to know about the way art is distributed in today's streaming economy. To learn more visit Hawksridgefilm.com. Transcript is here.

Tony explains the stress of high stakes card counting, why professional poker isn’t gambling, and the things that changed his mind about women actors. Visit Tony’s blog at lovebloodrhetoric.com, and check out the Hawaii Shakespeare Festival and Kumu Kahua Theatre. Transcript is here.

Hawaii Shakespeare Festival co-founder Tony Pisculli describes transitioning from computer programmer to writer and director and explains what it feels like to lose tens of millions of dollars virtually overnight. Visit Tony’s blog at lovebloodrhetoric.com, and check out the Hawaii Shakespeare Festival and Kumu Kahua Theatre. Transcript is here.

Computer nomad, chess boxer, hash runner, and author Micah Edwards explains the economy of nerd-conventions and how fear of stagnation led to a life of adventure. To learn more visit amazon.com/Micah-Edwards or reddit.com/r/micahwrites. Transcript is here.

African American Studies professor and National Public Radio star Dr. Chioke I’Anson discusses motorcycles, breaking into voice work, podcasting while black, and the secret Hegelian lessons acorns and oak trees can tell you about your career. To learn more visit the The Media Center and Everything is Alive Podcast. Transcript is here.

How do you figure out what really matters? Artist, entrepreneur and creative investigator Sterling Hundley discusses collaborating with NASA, baseball, healthcare, and finding meaning by running straight at the thing that scares you. To learn more visit sterlinghundley.com and legendeer.org. Transcript is here.

Jonathan Becker - the world’s most prolific theatrical mask-maker (no kidding) - discusses the joys and headaches of building a business to sustain a life in art. For more information about Jonathan visit theater-masks.com. Transcript is here.

Dr. Nicole Rankins discusses moving to medicine, starting a podcast, building a business, and the radical idea that women should have a say in their own birth experiences. To learn more visit drnicolerankins.com . Transcript is here.

Every wonder what it’s really like to be a working actor? Only 2% earn a living — and less than .04% achieve fame — yet few who follow that path would have it any other way. Award-winning actor, director, fight director and teacher Geoffrey Kent takes us backstage into the life of a working artist before, during, and (hopefully) after the pandemic and explains what it’s like to chase the horizon every day. Transcript is HERE. For more about Geoffrey visit: geoffreykent.com.

Excited about COVID vaccines but worried about zombies? Award winning physician and professor Dr. Alan Dow discusses the science of teamwork, the challenges of interprofessionalism, why he started broadcasting during a pandemic — and why asking about zombies is such a good question. Transcript is HERE.

Improviser, educator, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker Elizabeth Byland explains how improv can turn tragedy into healing, and how practicing mistakes can change the world. For more information about Elizabeth visit https://www.elizabethbyland.com/. Click HERE for transcript.

Mathematician, Punk Rocker, Pentagon Memo-Writer, and Corporate Consultant Matt Johnson describes his journey from chalk covered truth seeker to storyteller and explains how drudgery might just save us all. Transcript is HERE. For more information about Matt visit https://evolve-productions.com/our-people.