Untapped Storytellers Podcast

"We will eventually be future ancestors for next generations" - Kristen Cabildo 

In this episode, Kristen Cabildo joined the conversation. She's a founding member of Chrysalis Kali Collective and we talked about listening to our own body and healing from collective trauma as a community. 

Show Notes

• Healing from family and collective trauma through movement and learning about self.
• Rediscovering the roots and recreating new identity as Filipino in the modern world.
• Chrysalis Kali Collectives; Co-Creating a community

Guest Bio

Kristen Cabildo is a martial art instructor, trauma-informed social worker, personal trainer, and intuitive coach. She believes that our bodies hold our personal and collective histories, but through an intentional mind, body, spirit practice, we can retell our stories based on healing and transformation. Kristen hopes to inspire others to build strong bodies to support conscious minds and resilient spirits.

“Magic of Art is in the creation” - Michaell Magrutsche

In this episode Michaell Magrutsche joined the conversation. We talked about the value of art in the system, reasons why 95% of artists globally live below the poverty line. Now let’s get started.

Show Notes

• What is Art? Artists have never defined the value of Art.
• How art and artist exist within the System and outside the System
• Artists are stewards of humanity to the next generation.

Guest Bio

I was born in Vienna/Austria. I have been an artist since I was six years old. I was into music at 10 and discovered Jazz and Soul when I was 14. At 15 I had little money and had to earn some and together with my friends, I turned my music hobby into being a DJ. I produced fashion shows, went into TV and was part of the electronic media evolution. Worked with Austrian Television (ORF), produced for A&E, Discovery and PBS. Later, I was elected City Arts Commissioner of Newport Beach, California. Currently, I am a multidisciplinary artist; painter, musician, and author of 5 art related books. Everything I did creatively was its own life and today I try to understand the context and wisdom that runs through all these creative disciplines for me and other creators.

"Life is not a dress rehearsal. Put your best self forward." - Annie Vovan

In this episode, Annie Vovan joined the conversation. About being a multi passionate entrepreneur and creating a community for moms “Avenue Mama”.  

Show notes

• Designing the life you dream about. "Life is not a dress rehearsal".
• "Avenue Mama"; building a community for moms and celebrating motherhood.
• Embracing seasons in life and wearing different hats. Finding a path as a multi-passionate creative.

Guest Bio 

Dr. Annie Vovan is a multipassionate serial entrepreneur that helps women design a life and business they love as an Executive Life Coach and Online Business Coach. She is the Founder of Avenue Mama , which is a community of impact driven small business owners which offers events and workshops. She is the host of the Avenue Mama podcast. She is a proud mama to 2 kids (age 6 and 8) and you'll find her either at the thrift store or on the hunt for the best tacos in her downtime. She believes life is not a dress rehearsal and that all dreams, are worth pursuing unapologetically.

"Movement is Medicine" - Aleta Brown 

In this episode Aleta Brown joined the conversation about “Providing creative outlet & art as a healing tool in school system”. Aleta is a multimedia artist and educator based in NY who uses art as a way to explore her relationship with healing and grief. Let’s get started.

Show Notes

• “Movement is medicine” - processing what was going on in the world during the Pandemic.
• Healing & Person Centered approach in the School system - Seeing the whole person.
• Importance providing non-verbal creative outlet and art as healing tools.

Guest Bio

Aleta Brown is a multimedia artist and educator who uses art as a way to explore her relationship with healing and grief. In the wake of our collective trauma from the COVID-19 pandemic, the state sanctioned destruction of BIPOC’s communities, and the loss of her grandmother from Alzheimer’s Dementia, Aleta investigates these experiences in her art practice. Her work delves into the process of healing as a vital biological and spiritual process––a process necessary for survival.

"I’m fighting to have human rights for everyone." - Phil Tajitsu Nash 

In this episode, Phil Tajitsu Nash,  Co-President of the Board of the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF),  joined the conversation. This episode was made in partnership with the Baruch College 38th Executive MPA Cohort, where candidates built campaigns to change behavior for social good. 

Show notes

• AAPI Bias Incidents & Hate Crimes - Process of Reporting & Impact
• Breaking down Asian Stereotypes, Model minority myths, Perpetual Foreigners, Conditional Citizenship
• Building Your Cultural Competence toolkit - Everyday Micro Kindness

Resources 

"Our dreams can change and that’s okay too." - Kel Haney

In this episode, Kel Haney joined the conversation. She’s an outbound Fundraising expert who helps take  ick out the ask. She shared powerful and useful fundraising tips and why artists are great fundraisers. Let’s get started.

Show Notes & TIPS from Kel 

• Tip #1 - The value we attach to the number means something different for everyone.
• Tip #2 - Vulnerability & Empathy & Curiosity make artists a great fundraiser. Find your Superpower.
• Tip #3 - Give options to people and be clear & specific about what you’re asking for.

Guest Bio

I'm a NYC & Maine-based fundraising consultant with 15 years of experience in the field, specializing in Outbound Fundraising. I've worked with such companies as Manhattan Theatre Club, New York Theatre Workshop, Signature Theatre, MCC Theatre, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Page 73 Productions, BroadwayUnlocked, and The Little Orchestra Society. I'm also an accomplished theatre director, and my fundraising methodology is based on how I lead a rehearsal room: focusing on what makes each of us unique and engaging. I empower individuals with the knowledge that they already possess the most critical tools needed to be skilled fundraisers (empathy, candor, vulnerability, enthusiasm, and storytelling). Since March 2020, I've consulted with several performing arts organizations that have raised over $1M in individual donations. Over my fundraising career, I've helped arts organizations raise over $10M.

Along with my husband, actor Michael Grew, I divide my time between New York City and Chebeague Island, Maine. When I'm not working, I like to be physically active: yoga, bodyweight strength training, and long walks; I also love to cook, listen to podcasts & memoirs/personal development audiobooks, and read hardcopy fiction (Ann Patchett is my all-time fave). During Covid, I miss traveling, entertaining friends, walking through museums, eating out, and attending live performances.

“We, Women should support and uplift each other” . - Rajni Vohra

In this episode Rajni Vohra joined the conversation. She’s a social entrepreneur writer and a founder of WahWoman. She shared about her journey with supporting artists and female entrepreneurs globally and the importance of recognizing the different stages of empowerment. 

Show Notes

• Listening to the voice of the community. WahWoman; How the journey began.
• What to be mindful of when we talk about “empowerment”.
• The importance of self-retrospection and being open to shift directions.

Guest Bio

Dr. Rajni Vohra is a Social Entrepreneur, Trainer, Mentor, Writer, and Marketing professional with over 20 years of rich and diverse experience of working in different domains and possesses sound academics including a doctorate degree in advertising language, MBA, a couple of management degrees and has many research papers to her. She is a strong proponent of Gender Equality, Education, Equal Opportunities for all, rights for different- abled people and circular economy.  Dr.Vohra is founder of WahWoman, a global women empowerment platform to amplify voices of women from all over the World. She has also been appointed as Country chair Ecocivilisation (India) by hon'ble Violeta Bulc, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Slovenia and former EU Commissioner for Transport.

“My whole life is collaboration”  - Helen Galek

In this episode Helene Galek joined the conversation. She’s an actor/casting director/writer/networker. She shared about how she got into the business as an actor and as a casting director, lessons she learned and what she hopes for the future of film/tv and theatre industry. Let’s get started.

Show Note

• Getting familiar with industry knowledge; trends, technology and community.
• Becoming a casting director - Finding a niche and going outside the box.
• Working with Maya Angelou & embodying inclusive space.
• “Stop the shaming of aging”.  - Agism in Film/TV/Theatre Industry

Guest Bio

Helene has found her bliss in being a multi-hyphenate. Not only an actor, she is a casting director, writer, networker, hostess with the mostest and has a background in teaching and sales. Her love of performing began very early as she tapped her way on the stage of a big auditorium in Albany, NY at the age of 5. That year, Helene took her first trip to NYC and knew she wanted to live there and thus two big dreams were born and fulfilled almost two decades later! Recent projects include filming a new indie episodic, “Peri-Street, some sketch comedy videos for You-tube, casting three musical projects  and writing her first play, which won Honorable Mention in a festival! Helene is also writing her first book and casting an indie episodic to be filmed this spring. Her current dream is to go to Paris, act in a horror film and give big parties again.

"Take a risk. Not letting "Perfect" be the enemy of the Good". - Michelle Feza Kuchuk

In this episode, Michelle Feza Kuchuk joined the conversation. She’s a NY based theatre maker, suicidologist, educator, and activist. We talked about ethical theatre making and mental health. I want to give you a disclaimer that this conversation goes into the topic of Suicidology and suicide prevention. Please take care as you needed. 

Show Notes

• Developing a play “The Insabordinates”  - Suicide Prevention + Healing + Mental health
• Being a multi-hyphenated, multi passionate human & finding focus in each season in life.
• Ethical and sustainable theatre making. - Narratives, Work Environment, Equitable Pay

 “People think that compromising is giving up your side of idea or somebody else’s, but I think compromising is actually finding a new ground”. - Sarah Cogan 

In this episode, Sarah Cogan joined the conversation. She’s a triple threat film designer, educator and host of podcast “Designing the void” We talked about building the world through visual storytelling and what goes behind the Film/Tv Industry. 

Show Notes

• What is Film Design? -  Visual Storytelling & Worldbuilding -
• Different processes between Film/TV Design vs Stage Design.
• Lifestyle challenges as Designers - Time - Wage Gap - Intellectual Property

Guest Bio

Sarah Cogan is a film designer exposing the mystery behind worldbuilding, visual storytelling and film design, so every filmmaker has the tools to craft immersive worlds that draw audience into their stories regardless of budget.  She has over 15 years of experience, has been nominated for best design in multiple areas, and is currently writing a book on Worldbuilding and Visual Storytelling for Filmmakers.  Sarah is the host of the podcast Designing the Void.

"I hate the word "BALANCE". It's about compatibility & about working together". - Corrie Legge

In this episode, Corrie Legge joined the conversation. She is a multi-passionate actor, creative coach, and mom. We talked about how she helps multi-passionate actors and storytellers thrive in their artistic careers without sacrificing the well-rounded life they deserve. 

Show Notes

• Create harmony with your dream job & your dream life; building lifestyle as an Artist
• Ask “WHY” you want what you want to avoid “busy” work and focus on what matters.
• Feel successful in the process itself. Don’t see “success” as a tangible endpoint.

Guest Bio
Corrie Legge is a multi-passionate actor, creative coach, and mom. As an actor and voiceover artist, she has appeared in many independent films, national commercials, animation, video games, audiobooks, and more. She's also a filmmaker with several short films under her belt, and multiple feature scripts in the works!    As a coach, Corrie hosts Your Creative Life, the only creative community that helps multi-passionate actors and storytellers thrive in their artistic careers without sacrificing the well-rounded life they deserve.

“I really think that being mixed is a superpower”. - Alex Chester

In this episode, Alex Chester, founder and an editor in chief for mixed Asian media joined the conversation. Mixed Asian Media is a collective created by multiracial, mixed Asian/Pacific Islanders.  We talked about Mixed Asian representation and how she navigates her career as an artist and a founder. 

Show Notes

1. Building a creative community, career and life holistically.
2. The shift and growth of Mixed Asian representation in the Film/TV/Theatre
3. “Mixed Asian Media Festival” -  Celebrating the mixed Asian Creativity

“Our community has needs to tell their stories”  - Patricia Araníbar

In this episode, Patricia Araníbar, Rosa Bustamante, Milagros Albrecht from Abya Yala Arte y Cultura joined the conversation. They are     community of artists whose mission is to celebrate the cultural identity of Andean region of Peru.

Show Notes

• Keeping the culture and tradition alive in Home Away from Home.
• Developing  multidisciplinary performance “Mujeres Valerosas del Perú”( “Women of Courage from Peru”). Celebrating Peruvian women of Past, Present & Future
• Artists have to remain open to move and adapt.

Welcome to Untapped Storytellers Podcast. If you believe in the power of Art, Culture and creativity, this podcast is for you. 

We’ll talk about how essential art and culture is, the role creative industry plays in our society and what it’s like to be an artist. The goal is to support artists and build inclusive human centered community and highlighting the people who are doing that work.

You will hear from artists and creatives from different mediums and background. They will share Their expertises, experiences and their vision for the future. So that we can learn from each other. You may consider yourself an artist, storyteller, maker, or creative. Even if you don’t resonate with the word “Artist” with capital A, we are all creative in our own unique way. Art is a language that speaks human. right now this world needs healing more than ever and we got some creating to do. So let’s start.

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