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Brandy Brown is not your typical lawyer. For one thing, she prides herself on leading with, among other things, empathy and education.
If you're a business owner, or an artist, and you've had headaches with collecting payments, forming contracts, or navigating boards, this podcast is for you.
Brandy dives deep into trademarks vs. copyrights, legal advice for artists and arts organizations, and the ins and outs of non-profit law.
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Miguel Perez is a dancer, choreographer, and entrepreneur. And though he may be relatively new to Richmond, he has already made a big impact.
Miguel is the founding Artistic Director of Conflux Dance Theatre, and incredible organization that features dancers from all walks of life, and focuses on collaborations with other companies around town.
Miguel discusses discovering dance through Mexican Heritage events, how not burning bridges can lead to life changing opportunities - like spending several years working with Celine Dion, and his plans for Conflux and the future of dance in RVA.
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Scott Wichmann is not just a Richmond legend because of his acting resume; he's also a legend because of his dedicated service to our community, and to our country.
Scott has been working as a professional actor for a couple of decades, and his passion for performing and entertaining audiences is evident. He's never without a funny quip, or eerily accurate impression of a famous actor or cartoon character.
And he's currently a chief mass communications specialist in the U.S. Navy Reserve, with deployments to Afghanistan, Africa, Italy and Germany.
Scott discusses his journey as an actor, why he chose to join the Navy Reserves in his 30's, and his impactful interaction with Steven Spielberg.
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Lindsay Harris is more than a leadership coach, she's a joy spreader. Lindsay is the CEO and founder of Leader Haven, a company providing other businesses with tools to be more effective at work, and to have more love for your co-workers and the work itself.
Lindsay discusses talking about hard things, finding joy at work, and the art of conversation and disagreement.
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Carter Cundiff has many talents and skills, and like a true creative entrepreneur, she's constantly exploring different ways to use her skills to improve her clients' lives, while also improving the bottom line of her business.
Carter talks about her journey as a Photographer, the value of working with a team versus working solo, the Kate Styles Photography 40 Over 40 campaign, and a new photography initiative inspired by grief.
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With two decades of professional experience under his belt, including several Broadway credits, Jonathan Spivey has only just begun his career.
How is that possible, you say? Jonathan made his Broadway debut over a decade ago - less than a decade into his professional career - and he's continued to work ever since (he's currently touring in the national tour of Clue as Professor Plum).
Jonathan discusses the trajectory of a working actor, LORT theaters, and the importance of knowing what your job actually is within a production.
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When Kate Styles sat down for our interview, it was expected that we would talk about running a small business, the challenges of working in photography, and how she sees herself in the industry...
What I did not expect was that Kate is a TRUE financial guru!
In addition to offering advice for young artists trying to break into the industry, Kate provides tremendous insight into the one topic most people are afraid to discuss: money.
If you're interested in the nitty gritty details of running a small business, and how to grow it organically yet quickly, this podcast is for you!
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If you are a Richmond foodie, you may already know Brennan Griffith from his Thai-fusion popup Nam Prik Pao.
And if you've tried his food before, or if you follow him on social media, you know that Brennan cooking is full of creativity and, perhaps more importantly, love.
On this episode we discuss the duality of classical French training, Brennan's love of Thai ingredients, and the challenges of running a popup.
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Steffanie Atkins is just your average Radio Professional turned Award-Winning Handywoman and Wood-worker...and by that I clearly mean Steffanie is not average in the least!
You read that right: this week's episode follows the journey of a woman who thought her life was headed in one direction, and not only took a sharp left turn in a different direction, but lead her to a level of success she could only dream of.
Steffanie discusses her path through the radio business, how her one-person business grew into a thriving business supporting multiple families, and her Handyperson 101 classes.
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Suzanne Vinson is not only an artist, published author, and mother...she is also an ordained minister. And if you've spent anytime with Suzanne, you can see how her passion for ministry works its way into her art.
Suzanne discusses her journey through ministry, how having more than one skillset can improve your art and your business, and how building momentum can lead to credibility.
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Jamar Jones - remember that name. If you haven't seen him on stage or screen yet, you will.
If you've seen Jamar perform, you know how immensely talented and versatile he is as an actor. He brings such specificity, you never see the same character twice; and Jamar has done a one person show where he played over 20 characters...
If you know Jamar the person, you know that his heart is bigger than his talent. Oh, and he also married me and my wife.
Episode 11 of The Business of Art is full of laughs, stories of life as an actor in grad school, and working at a pretty famous living museum called Colonial Williamsburg.
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In the spring of 2020, while Richmond was experiencing a sociopolitical upheaval, John Price joined thousands of other Richmonders at the monuments on Monument Avenue. He would go on to paint an iconic picture of one of the statues in it's "covered in street art" state.
John would never have been able to anticipate the outrage he received for, essentially, painting a still-life picture of our city. Nor could he anticipate how that painting would change the course of his life.
John discusses his art, how he made the change from part-time to full-time professional artist...oh - and his childhood growing up in a cult.
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Would the 5-year-old Madison Ellington, dancing at her local dance studio West End Academy of Dance, ever have been able to dream that one day she would be the owner and boss of the very same studio?
Or that she would grow the studio some 5 times over in just a few short years?
And would you believe that a lot of that growth happened during a time where each dancer had to be spaced 6 feet apart, all while dancing in a Dick's Sporting Goods store?
Believe it or not, all of these stories are true. You can hear Madison's incredible story on Episode 9 of The Business of Art.
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On The Business of Art, we've already learned the difference between Design and Art from the perspective of a Graphic Designer, and today we hear from Pastel Artist and Interior Designer Melissa Walton.
Melissa has created art for most of her entire life, and she frequently sells her work in local shops or by commission. But a few years ago Melissa decided she wanted to express her creativity in other ways while also creating a new source of income for her family.
After studying at the University of Richmond, she was hired by a local prestigious Interior Design firm, and now several years later she's helping families create their dream homes.
Hear all about Melissa's journey, and how you can find her beautiful art, on this week's episode.
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There's nothing like having one of your best friends on to make for a smooth, easy conversation.
And wouldn't you know it, Maggie Bavolack spares no expense when it comes to dishing out the details of her time working for Radio Disney, what it was like being at the beginning of a Theatre start-up (that eventually became a crowd and critic-pleaser), and the importance of knowing WHY you do what you do, instead of always focusing on the WHAT.
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Juliette is the sun...of Pixelstrike Creative, a Branding and Digital Media company creating beautiful logos and websites, and helping bring out the best in every company.
We discuss the difference between Art and Design, what it's like running a business with a business partner, and all of Juliette's many other creative skills.
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Austin Lewis is the first fellow filmmaker to be on the pod!
Austin has an MFA in Filmmaking from Maryland Institute College of Art, he's already completed TWO feature films, and he's just getting started.
Hear about film festival culture, laurel farms, and Austin's journey through the independent filmmaking world.
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Is it redundant to say nostalgia is back? For Jim Ivins, it doesn't matter, because his nostalgia rock band The Fan is crushing it either way. J
im is a songwriter, producer, session musician and vocalist. He's worked in some of the most successful studios and played on the some of the biggest stages in Nashville, and now he's bringing his tremendous talent back home to Richmond.
Jim was also a part of the first American band to play in Sudan...on Episode 4, Jim regales us with this incredible story and a lot more.
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Laine is an artist, educator, and most importantly, a long time friend. We discuss the ways Cadence Theatre has made an impact on the Richmond Community, Laine's journey from Ballet Dancer to Theatre Artist and Educator, and ideas for how theaters can continue to thrive in an increasingly digital world.
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Nathaniel's journey to Producing Artistic Director for The Firehouse Theatre has been exciting, but not without its ups and downs. Nathaniel discusses what it's like running a non-profit theatre - past, present, and future.
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