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. Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod

Ep. 9 Xavier Verna: Discovering Shared Values This week our hosts talk about their love of historic venues and Katie sits down with Xavier Verna. Xavier and Katie talk about managing historic theatres, working in small communities, how to make purposeful partnerships, and the important role that EDI plays in managing an arts organization.   Xavier Verna is the Executive Director of the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts (https://ramsdelltheatre.org/) in Manistee, Michigan.  Links to resources mentioned: https://apap365.org/ https://www.sceneonradio.org/seeing-white/ https://www.americansforthearts.org/ Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod  

Ep. 8 David Wannen: Just Show Up    Our hosts talk about getting over nerves, imposter syndrome, and the importance of being tightly routed. Our guest, David Wannen, shares how he got over his nerves, how his organization builds a route, and some practical approaches to conferences, including the importance of “the hang”.   David Wannen is the Executive Director and a performer with the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (https://nygasp.org/). David is also a past president of NAPAMA and an avid arts advocate.  Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod

Ep. 7 Sarah McCarthy: Trust Your Intuition  On this episode, Katie sits down with Sarah McCarthy to talk about theatre for young audiences, new projects, and juggling life with a full workload. Our hosts reminisce about their questionable music choices as young children and acknowledge that you can love your job and still need time for yourself. Sarah McCarthy is the Agency Owner and Creative Producer at Dandelion Artists (https://www.dandelionartists.com/) representing the best in family music with artists like The Okee Dokee Brothers, Jazzy Ash, Justin Roberts, and more.   Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod

Ep. 5 Max Darwin: Magic and Mental Health   We talk about our origin stories on this episode, and Katie has a heartfelt conversation with our friend, Max Darwin, about creating a magic show, hard work, empathy, and mental health. Max Darwin is an actor, public speaker, and magician who might be best known by his stage persona, The Amazing Max (http://theamazingmaxlive.com/). Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod

Ep. 4 Tommy Hensel: Be Kind to Yourself     Everyone is busy! We learn a little more about what our hosts do outside of their day jobs. Check out #marionmurals on Instagram and visit https://www.pocahontasproject.org/. Kevin chats with Tommy Hensel about a new booking conference, Midwest Arts Xpo (MAX), challenges facing the industry, selfcare and more. Tommy Hensel is the Senior Director of Performing Arts at Elgin Community College (https://eccartscenter.org/) and Board President of Heartland Performing Arts the group behind the upcoming MAX (https://midwestartsxpo.org/). Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod

Ep. 3 Lisa B. Lewis: Bridging the Gap in Accessibility   Our hosts learn all about the circus on today’s episode when Bryan talks with Lisa B. Lewis. Lisa is a longtime circus performer and advocate for accessibility in the arts. While the episode focuses on accessibility in the circus arts, Lisa gives examples and tactics that can be used in all forms of performing and touring arts. Lisa B. Lewis is the Founder and Executive Director of Omnium Circus (https://omniumcircus.org/), and Agent at Harmony Artists (https://www.harmonyartists.com/).  Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod

  On this episode our hosts talk superpowers and Josh and Kevin sit down with Mister MOJO and talk about lessons learned and mentoring. Learn how two interactions with famous people shaped his view on working in the industry.   Mister MOJO is the founder and front man for MOJO and the Bayou Gypsies (https://redhotmojo.com/) with a lifetime of experience engaging audiences and getting them on their feet. Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod