Art. Essential or Not.

WELCOME to ART. ESSENTIAL OR NOT? A podcast that interviews inspiring and talented artists from all over the world sharing their brilliant stories on their artistry. My mission is to connect the stories of different artists of how art has changed their life, and through their journey with art… is it considered an essential? I am your host Liezel Marie hoping this will touch the hearts of many. Let’s Have Fun shall we?

Liezel Marie “You are the Most Valuable Investment You Will Ever Make”

Instagram: @laydeeliz @jlwealthcoaching @artessentialornot Thank YOU Note from your Host

11-25
24:40

Crystal Duran - Monday Nov 30 “Don’t Be Afraid to Take Risks”

Instagram: @crystallinaa @arboxbyca @crystalartsdanceacademy Description: Studio Owner of CrystalArts Dance Academy & Artbox. Rose Parade. Graduates from Cal State Northridge. Choreographed for Shamar Moore for the show Criminal Minds. Specialty is Salsa and Bachata. Taught at Salsa and Bachata Congresses.

11-29
21:30

Enjoli Duval “Never Let the Fear of Striking Out Keep You From Playing the Game”

Instagram: @enj_007 Description: Word in Motion. Zulu Dance Foundation. Director of Operation of Life 150. Dancer. Manager in Isagenix. World of Financial Group. LA Unbound. LA Dance Fit. Blanks Studios. Millenium Dance Complex. Step of Hope.

10-25
17:05

Gene Viloria “Your Story Will Hold You Up”

Instagram: @meangene818 Description: Gr818ers. BBA. Involvement in Audio Mind and Vandls. Night Shift. Dance Instructor in LAUSD. Heavily involved in UCLA Dance Community. Popping, Animation & Robotics.

10-18
34:30

Marie Sheehan “I’m Still Learning”

Marie Sheehan - Monday Oct 11 “I’m Still Learning” Instagram: @mariesheehaha Description: Cal State Northridge. Choreographers Carnival. ACA. Honorary Gentle Ladies. Temper Tantrum. Grtz N Grvy. Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk. Instinct Percussion.

10-11
16:10

Monica Michelle Fleming “Difficult Roads lead to Beautiful Destinations”

Instagram: @monicandance Description: Choreographers Carnival. Club Jete. Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk. Recipe Company. LAUSD Teacher. Raw Artist. Los Angeles Valley College Choreographer. Studio A Featured Choreographer.

09-27
26:58

Ricah Rejano “The object isn't to make art, it's to be in that wonderful state which makes art inevitable”

Instagram Handle: @riii_ree Description: Dancer. Project Manager. Licensed Agent and Financial Coach of JL Financial Coaching. Collabor8. FamBiz. LaVaude. Staples Center. Universal Studios City Walk. Nike. Choreographer’s Carnival. Club Jete. Harlem Globetrotters. Daily Basis. Estani.

09-20
30:19

Daniel Johnson “I Look At Art as a Way to Help Others”

Instagram Handle: @djonstage @mrdanej Description: Street Sweep Dancer Universal Studios. Singer. Dancer. Actor. Liquid Blues. Choreographer Carnival. Universal Studios Japan. Halloween Horror Nights. CSUN. LAUnbound. Cruise Ships in Europe. Dance Factory in Astonia.

09-13
31:34

Jade Mendoza “If There’s Anyway To Start, It’s By Telling Yourself ‘YOU CAN’”

Instagram Handle: @jadey.mendoza Description: Dancer. Performer. Honorary Gentle Ladies. Grtz N Grvy. Instinct Percussion. Growing Choreographer and Teacher. Staff Member at Evolution Dance Studio. 2020 Graduate in High School.

09-06
23:27

Justin Perez “We are the Dancers, we Create the Dreams”

Instagram Handle: @justinperez_14 Description: Dancer. Performer. LaVaude. Zulu Dance Foundation. Growing Choreographer and Teacher. LAUSD. Aventura Dance Cruise. Staples Center. WNBA. LA Clippers. Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk.

07-15
19:25

Sean Derek “One is Enough. Two is Too Much. Three is Poison…”

Instagram: @_seanderek Description: Dancer. Performer. Best Filipino Food Cook Ever. Universal Studios CityWalk. Varsity. Movement Lifestyle Workstudy. Club Jete. Choreographers Carnival. Ancestral Movement. Zulu Dance Foundation. Instinct Percussion

07-12
27:50

Taylor Behringer “I Am Safe to Be Human”

Taylor Behringer - Thursday July 8th “I Am Safe to Be Human” Instagram Handle: @taylor_behringer Description: Dancer. Mother. Healing Work for Dancers. Healing Body Issues for Dancers. Dance Industry. Competition Dancer.

07-08
25:36

Wyatt Garrett “Music is Live and We Are Living”

WE’RE BACK!! Thank you for holding during the mini break! I’d like to introduce you to today’s guest — a dear old friend of mine, Wyatt Garrett! He’s a dancer, trombonist, freestyler, musician, singer, krumper, popper! He does voice-overs and is a food critic and a gamer… we started dancing together in COSMIC Dance Crew!  WOOO! What an artist! “Going through the ins and outs of learning is how I do it now, still. It’ll be refined, figuring things out, not being afraid to draw outside of the box, in terms of learning. So in my career, I won’t be afraid to try different things, whether it’s music or dance...just to see what will happen." -@wgmusicality This was such a fun episode, catching up with Wyatt — hope you all enjoy it too!

07-01
23:55

Emeroy Bernardo “Who you Are in the Process is much more Important than what you Achieve”

I’m so excited to share with you Emeroy Bernardo’s story for this #ThrivingThursday! He’s come a long way as a director, performer, dancer, content creator, founder of FamBiz, founder of Temper Tantrum, CEO of Vision Paradox — BOSS of everything he gets his hands on!

06-17
27:17

Gio Contreras “Whatever Makes you Uncomfortable, is an Opportunity for Growth”

I am honored to bring you Gio Contreras on this week’s episode! A special talent of artists is that we’re open and exposed to so many styles — it makes us well-rounded. Agree or disagree? Gio is studying Information Technology and connects his artistry and creativity with tech. @gio.contreras lives by the following quote from one of his coaches: “Whatever makes you uncomfortable is an opportunity for growth.” #preach

06-14
22:31

Salome Valdez “Stars Can’t Shine Without Darkness”

Instagram Handle: @salomevaldezofficial Description: Dancer. Performer. Founder of Collabor8. Carnival Cruise Lines. Co-Producer of Maxt Out. Choreographers Carnival.

06-10
27:10

DJ Baluyot “If You Can Walk, You Can Dance. If You Can Talk, You Can Sing”

Instagram Handle: @djbaluyot_12 Description: Dancer. Financial Coach. Senior Marketing Director for WFG. Homeowner. Dance Educator for High School Students. Aerial Experience. Bachelors and Masters.

06-07
24:07

Amanda Valdez “Creativity Takes Courage”

Instagram Handle: @bgirlmanda Description: Dancer. BGirl. Beachbody. Homeowner. Choreographers Carnival. Antics Dance Performance. Staples Center. WNBA Los Angeles Sparks. NBA Los Angeles Clippers.

06-03
22:45

Rowena Garcia “If Conforming to everyone’s Expectations, you have Sacrificed your Uniqueness”

Instagram Handle: @rowrowgarcia @rowenamakeup Description: Dancer. Performer. Field Support Manager in the Medical Field. Staples Center. WNBA Los Angeles. NBA Los Angeles Clippers. Makeup Artist. Kinesiology. LaVaude. COSMIC Dance Crew.

05-31
21:19

Walter Moran “Dance Like No One is Watching”

LISTENERS! I'm so excited to share today's episode with such a joyous guest, Walter Moran! He's a dancer, choreographer, content creator, videographer and photographer, AND a teacher! He's been on the stages at Universal Studios CityWalk and at the WNBA halftime games! "Art is therapeutic." - @wallywaltofficial

05-27
15:37

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