I hope you’re ready for a fun time with my guest, Amanda McDaniel! Amanda is the co-owner of Friendly Farmer’s Barnyard Review, a music, magic, and comedy production. Amanda and I performed next to each other for a couple of years, and I’ll always think of her as someone whose stories WILL make you laugh. Join me to hear more of Amanda’s crazy story!
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Today's guest is Shanae'a Moore. At only 23, her resumé eclipses her age. Shanae'a started in early life as a ballet dancer and expected that to be her career path. And injury changed her course, and eventually went on to study theater and drama. Her Mother was a drama teacher, so the process of simply growing up, Shanae'a was able to amass extensive theater credentials. Shanae'a graduated with a BFA from Sam Houston State University. She's mature beyond her years and doesn't fit the mold of how society thinks of millennials. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did!
In this episode, Shanae'a also discusses:
- Why she doesn't make plans
- What learning as much as you can, will do for your career
- Why writing a play is something she wants to do.....but not now
- How her "Social Justice, Warrior" personality can sabotage her
- Her secret to success! Let's just say, many people twice her age don't get this one
- The lessons she learned about connection from another actress and how it changed her
- The understated beauty and art that we miss every day
- Why she gets mistaken for a 14-year-old
- Why she coaches people more than twice her age
- Being around people her own age is difficult and why she avoids it as much as possible
- How just working on her is hard enough, so she's not stuck in the "competitive" phase of her career
- Strategies for "shutting off" in order to preserve her heart
- You are not your industry
- How her faith in God sustains her through tough times
- The world is so much bigger than music and art - it's a multi-verse, not a universe
You can connect with her website at:
Welcome! My guest today is Ken McMeans, an entertainer with many great stories to tell. Ken isn’t afraid to open up his life and his heart with total transparency so you can learn from his experiences. He has been in the entertainment industry for his entire life. He now performs and owns an entertainment company. Ken is a living example of someone who never quits, no matter what curve balls life throws at him. Join us!
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Welcome! Today’s guest is Steve Hamilton, aka Steve the Pretty Good. Steve is a magician originally from Prince George, BC, but is now a US citizen who lives near Seattle. Steve has performed his magic all over the globe and is very well-known in the fair industry. He is best known for his Flying Carpet! Let’s catch up with Steve!
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Today’s guest is Washboard Willy, also known as Larry Hiskett. He is the person who changed the direction of my life and taught me some valuable lessons. Back in the mid-90’s, when I was learning to be a performer and run my business, I would run into him everywhere I went. He was a “Musical Mountain Man” and a wonderful entertainer. Join us!
Washboard Willy shares the following about his amazing life and work: