36. Behind the Red Nose with Shanice Stanislaus

Update: 2025-12-24

Description

In this special Christmas episode of Before We Get There, host Nicholas Braman interviews professional clown Shanice Stanislaus. Shanice shares her unique journey from being a serious student to discovering her passion for clowning, despite cultural expectations. They discuss the challenges she faced gaining acceptance back home, how she found validation abroad, and the importance of joy and playfulness in life. Shanice also talks about her mission to introduce clowning to more people in Singapore, the barriers to creativity, and how she helps others reconnect with their inner joy. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion on embracing one's true self and the transformative power of humor.

Shanice's links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanicestanislaus/
Website: https://creativesinspirit.com/

Podcast links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2h9gsrWKH9C1KY1OzR12kr?si=2a4d19970632465f

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-we-get-there/id1775182252

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforewegettherepodcast/

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nicholasbraman

Website: https://nicholasbraman.com/podcast

00:00 Meet Shanice Stanislaus: The Professional Clown
03:00 Discovering Clowning at NYU
06:52 Balancing a Marketing Job and Clowning
08:46 The Turning Point: Clown School in France
19:01 Challenges and Successes in Singapore
22:07 Facing Rejection and Perseverance
26:27 Finding Validation Abroad
31:17 Teaching Clowning in Singapore
39:12 Encouraging Playfulness in Children
42:03 Future Aspirations and Closing Remarks