The Prepared Performer Podcast

The Prepared Performer Podcast

Author: Molly Mahoney: Vocal, Performance and Business Coach interviews Performing Arts Professionals such as Anthony Boyer (Agent with Stage 9/DDO), Molly Tynes (Pippin on Broadway) and Sean Hankison (Barbie\'s Dream House) Language: English Episodes: 16
Molly Mahoney knows that talent alone doesn't pay the bills. In The Prepared Performer Podcast, she moves past vague inspiration to deliver concrete strategies for building a sustainable life in the arts. As a vocal, performance, and business coach herself, Molly guides conversations with working professionals who have navigated the industry's real-world challenges. You’ll hear from guests like agent Anthony Boyer, Broadway performer Molly Tynes, and actor Sean Hankison, who share not just their success stories, but the practical steps and sometimes difficult lessons learned along the way. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a direct line to the tactics that help performers treat their craft as a viable career. Episodes delve into the nuances of auditioning, the business of finding representation, financial planning for variable income, and maintaining artistic integrity while navigating commercial demands. The dialogue is focused on actionable advice, whether you're just starting out or looking to pivot to the next professional level. By tuning into this podcast, you gain access to a community of expertise aimed at demystifying the 'business' side of show business, helping you feel more confident, prepared, and strategic in pursuing the work you love.
Episodes
TPP015: VIDEOS THAT SHINE WITH SARAH MICHELLE BROWN [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:07
Sarah Michelle Brown Writer, Director, Virtual Video Director Sarah Michelle Brown’s passion is for telling stories that reach out and give audiences a powerful experience. She is an award-winning artist who writes and d…
TPPP 014: TRUSTING THAT YOU ARE ENOUGH W/ TATIANA ALVAREZ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:04
Trusting that you are enough is one of the hardest things an actor can do. Young actress, Tatiana Alvarez recently took a big leap, trusted herself when she was really tempted to try and do the same thing everyone else w…
TPPP013: KNOWING WHAT YOU ARE WORTH AND GETTING IT WITH MARLA DIANN [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:41
Marla Diann, an entrepreneur, visionary, and philanthropist for over two decades, brings her 20+ years of entertainment publicity, storytelling, and branding expertise with her love of human potential and entrepreneurshi…
TPPP 012: BROADWAY KINKY BOOST CAST MEMBER ELLYN MARIE MARSH [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:45
Ellen's credits include: Broadway: "Cry Baby," "Enron," "Priscilla Queen of the Desert," and "Kinky Boots," as well as lots of fun projects along the way: Regional theater all of the country, theme parks, cruise ships. M…
TPPP011: BUSINESS ADVICE FOR BEGINNERS W/ SHELLY CADY [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:29
Shelly is a Speaker, Coach, and the Best Selling Author of “Heartbeat to Happiness: Eight Principles of Living a Happy Life.” Shelly is passionate about helping others so that they can live their true passionate lives an…
TPPP008: HOW TO WORK AS A VOICE OVER ACTOR W/SEAN HANKINSON [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:59
Sean Hankinson, the voice of Ken on Barbie's Dream House, and superstar friend the Prepared Performer joins us and share's all his secrets to booking work as a voice over actor! A proud member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA, Sean…
TPPP007: HOW TO MAKE MONEY AS AN ACTOR - STEFANIE O'CONNELL [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Millennial Money Expert and Actor, Stefanie O'Connell shares how you can leverage your creative talents to make more money. Stefanie O'Connell is a financial expert, Gen Y advocate, speaker and author of The Broke and Be…