220. Taylor James – Starting Over: From Dancer to Director

Taylor is a retired backup dancer turned director and screenwriter. In this episode, we cover everything from sharing the screen/stage with Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Beyoncé, JLo, etc. etc., to crushing the festival circuit with his first short film “ILY, BYE”. It hasn’t always been glitter and glory for Taylor. We dig into struggling with drugs, alcohol, and overeating, finding self-worth separated from our work, a 30.000 ft. view of commercial dance, and what it took to create his new film… Please enjoy Dana Wilson hosting Taylor James on the Words That Move Me Podcast this week! Watch this full episode on YouTube. Show Notes: Connect with Taylor on IG Learn about Taylor’s new film ILY, BYE  Watch Ed Sheeran’s music video  Watch Jason Mraz’ music video Listen to Meg’s episode  Listen to Jillian Meyer’s episode  Listen to Jillian Shmitz’ episode For more DANA For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY  To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES Watch and Subscribe on YOUTUBE  Stay connected with us on IG and TikTok