EPISODE · May 26, 2024 · 30 MIN
22: How To Cultivate Longevity In Performing Arts with Lisa Sontag
from The SWING LIFE Podcast · host Taylor Scanlan
Ever wonder how the stars of stage and screen keep their careers alight amidst the ever-shifting sands of the industry? Join me, Taylor Scanlan, as I sit down with the astonishingly versatile Lisa Sontag to unearth the secrets behind sustaining a vibrant career in the performing arts. From the spark of musical theatre, Lisa’s story is a masterclass in resilience and adaptability.Highlights: • Expanding Skill Sets: The importance of continuous improvement and adaptability in the performing arts. • Balancing Showbiz and Life: Strategies for creating harmony between a high-octane career and everyday life. • Diversifying Income Streams: How teaching, new ventures, and strategic financial planning can provide stability. • Life Beyond the Limelight: The psychological benefits of varied work experiences and finding a sense of self outside the industry. • Family and Career: Managing a demanding touring schedule with the responsibilities of parenthood. • Personal Reflections: Embracing downtime, discovering joy, and self-identity through hobbies and passions outside the theatre. • Encouragement for Artists: The power of focus, persistence, and valuing unique traits as assets in the performing arts.🚀 Join the Performer's Mindset Hub for FREE: Free community with tools to support your journey. Click here to join now!💻 Check out Momentum 2.0 Program: Watch FREE From Graduate to Pro Masterclass & learn the 3 Steps To Becoming a Sustainable Musical Theatre Professional. Click here to watch now!
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Ever wonder how the stars of stage and screen keep their careers alight amidst the ever-shifting sands of the industry? Join me, Taylor Scanlan, as I sit down with the astonishingly versatile Lisa Sontag to unearth the secrets behind sustaining a vibrant career in the performing arts. From the spark of musical theatre, Lisa’s story is a masterclass in resilience and adaptability.Highlights: • Expanding Skill Sets: The importance of continuous improvement and adaptability in the performing arts. • Balancing Showbiz and Life: Strategies for creating harmony between a high-octane career and everyday life. • Diversifying Income Streams: How teaching, new ventures, and strategic financial planning can provide stability. • Life Beyond the Limelight: The psychological benefits of varied work experiences and finding a sense of self outside the industry. • Family and Career: Managing a demanding touring schedule with the responsibilities of parenthood. • Personal Reflections: Embracing downtime, discovering joy, and self-identity through hobbies and passions outside the theatre. • Encouragement for Artists: The power of focus, persistence, and valuing unique traits as assets in the performing arts.🚀 Join the Performer's Mindset Hub for FREE: Free community with tools to support your journey. Click here to join now!💻 Check out Momentum 2.0 Program: Watch FREE From Graduate to Pro Masterclass & learn the 3 Steps To Becoming a Sustainable Musical Theatre Professional. Click here to watch now!
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