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Ep. 17 Marian Liebowitz: What Puts Fire in Your Belly?

Ep. 17 Marian Liebowitz: What Puts Fire in Your Belly?
 
Our hosts talk about the instruments they played when they were younger, and the importance of arts education. Bryan takes an opportunity to chat with Marian Liebowitz about her teaching background and the importance of the business side of our industry, as well as her unique approach to curating artists.
Marian Liebowitz is the owner of Marian Liebowitz Artist Management (https://www.marianliebowitz.com/) as well as a former performer and professor.
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Ep. 16 Josh Holliday: Creative Instinct and Arts Marketing

Ep. 16 Josh Holliday: Creative Instinct and Arts Marketing 
 
Josh Holliday joins our host, Katie, to demystify Arts Marketing by giving real examples of how to create a marketing plan, how PR differs from marketing, and more. Our hosts talk about their favorite marketing campaigns, and revel in the masterclass that Josh Holliday presented in this short interview. 
Josh Holliday has a career in Arts Marketing, founded Fresh Coast Perspective (https://www.freshcoastperspective.com/), and is currently the Director of Communications at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (https://www.tpac.org/).
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Ep. 15 Ken Waldman: Alaska’s Fiddling Poet

 
 
On this episode, Bryan sits down with Alaska’s Fiddling Poet, Ken Waldman. Bryan and Ken talk about Ken’s life on the road, his time as an educator, how he approaches his work including conferences, and even gives us a snippet of his work. Our hosts talk about trying to explain what it is they actually do, and explore the genuine approach that Ken takes to relationship building in the indusrty.
Ken Waldman is a musician, author, poet, and founder of Nomadic Productions (https://kenwaldman.com/).
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Ep. 14 Larry Kosson: Give Each Other the Time

Ep. 14 Larry Kosson: Give Each Other the Time 
Our hosts reflect on their first mentors and the impact they had. Josh found some time at International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA -https://www.ieba.org/) Conference to sit down with Larry Kosson. Larry shares his origin story, and talks about his true passion, mentorship. Larry was awarded the 2019 Mentorship Award from the Western Arts Alliance (WAA - https://www.westarts.org/) .
Larry Kosson is the Founder and President of Kosson Talent (https://kossontalent.com/)  
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Ep. 13 Krista Bradley: Discomfort Breeds Growth

Ep. 13 Krista Bradley: Discomfort Breeds Growth
We kick off this week with stories from past APAP (Association of Performing Arts Professionals) Conference before Katie dives into a conversation with Krista Bradley. Krista shares the journey that landed her at APAP, why cultural humility is important, and why you should listen to your impulses.
Krista Bradley is the Director, Programs and Resources at APAP (https://apap365.org/).
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Ep. 12 Pat Hazell: Capturing Creativity: Seinfeld to Wonder Bread

Ep. 12 Pat Hazell: Capturing Creativity: Seinfeld to Wonder Bread
 
Our hosts talk about tech riders, before an engaging conversation with this week's incredible guest, Pat Hazell. Pat shares his insights on storytelling, “renting seats,” contracts, and shares his journey and only begins touching on his career. 
Pat Hazell is a writer, producer, director, podcaster, comedian, and more. He is the founder and Chief Creative Officer of Sweetwood Creative (http://sweetwoodiscreative.com/) and the host of the Creativity in Captivity Podcast (https://www.creativityincaptivity.fun/)
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Ep. 11 It’s a Holiday Party!

Ep. 11 It’s a Holiday Party!
Our hosts take a week off from interviewing to have a little holiday fun. Katie’s son, Leo, makes an appearance to spread some holiday cheer, we all play some games, and we share what we plan to work on in the new year. Want to give us a present this year? Thank you to all of you who gave us a listen in 2022 and helped get this podcast off the ground.
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Ep. 10 Jennifer Morris & Laurel Canan: Becoming Tour Ready

Ep. 10 Jennifer Morris & Laurel Canan: Becoming Tour Ready
Jennifer Morris and Laurel Canan didn’t start out in the arts, like most they discovered their path along the way. Bryan and Josh sit down with them to talk about artist management, being tour ready, and what led them to the industry they love. Our host chime in with their translatable skills from their jobs before the arts, and on the importance of good marketing materials.
Jennifer Morris and Laurel Canan are with Seigel Artist Management (https://www.siegelartist.com/) and are both active in the field through various roles with NAPAMA, MAX, Arts Midwest, and more.
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