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PEYTON LIST (Jessie, Bunk'd, Cobra Kai, Diary Of A Wimpy Kid) IS ON THE PODCAST! Peyton is an extremely talented actress having been in this industry since she was 8 years old. Peyton talks about her time working for Disney and explains what it's like growing up in the public eye. Peyton is a great example of a "child star" who has been able to handle the pressure and continue to stay grounded and humble throughout her entire career. I had a great time talking with Peyton about her career, her personal life, and her future goals. Tune in to listen to the one the only, Peyton List.

The insanely talented award winning producer/songwriter Rob Wells is on the show today! Rob Wells has worked with some of the biggest artists in the world such as Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, The Backstreet Boys, and Adam Lambert just to name a few. Rob lives just outside of Toronto and has been working from his home studio for the past several years. Rob gives insights about his process of songwriting and producing music and shares some great tips about what he thinks makes a great song and how to go about writing a hit song. Rob is one of the most positive and kindest people I know and also happens to be one of the most successful music producers in the country. If you are an aspiring musician, singer/songwriter or producer.... THIS IS THE PODCAST FOR YOU!! Listen in to hear the inspiring Rob Wells.

Syndee Winters (Hamilton, The Lion King, NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live!) is on the podcast! Syndee is a remarkable performer who has worked on some of the world's biggest stages. She shares what her experiences were like working on two of the biggest broadway shows Hamilton and The Lion King and also talks about her upcoming projects. Syndee has a great outlook on not only her professional career, but in life. She is so positive and has the most vibrant energy and we all can learn a little something from Syndee Winters.

Lee MacDougall (Come From Away Original Broadway Cast) stops by the show! Lee originated the role of Doug and others in the hit Broadway show "Come From Away". Lee is a seasoned theatre pro working at all of the major theatres in Canada including The Stratford Festival and The Shaw Festival. Lee chats about navigating his career as an actor as well as a playwright and director and he also gives some very motivating insights on what he found are the keys to having a successful career in this business. Listen in!

Hailey Lewis (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Grease The Musical Toronto, The Charlottetown Festival) is on the pod this week! Hailey is a true triple threat who has been making a major footprint in the industry. We dive into her career, how the pandemic put a halt to her making her debut on the Mirvish stage playing the role of Rose Granger-Weasley in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, as well as chat about navigating this industry as a female black artist. Hailey is so inspiring and her openness and generosity in this interview really gave an honest and informative conversation. Listen in!

ATTENTION SINGERS!!!!! Today we have the brilliant vocal coach Mr. Tom Oliver (Voice Concepts). Tom has worked with and trained artists that work at The Stratford Festival, The Shaw Festival, Mirvish and Broadway. Tom has a really remarkable outlook of the human voice and I believe he is one of the best vocal coaches in the country. If you want to gain some tips or useful tools to develop your singing voice be sure to listen to this conversation! You can also watch this interview on Youtube! The link will be in the show notes!

Canadian born actress/dancer Jordan Clark (The Next Step, So You Think You Can Dance Canada, My Perfect Landing, Private Eyes) is on the podcast this week! Jordan is best known for her starring role as Giselle on the hit television series "The Next Step". She also has a very strong dance background and was crowned the winner of the 4th season of So You Think You Can Dance Canada. Jordan talks about her time on The Next Step, how she navigates her career as a professional dancer, choreographer and actor, and shares some really inspiring motivational tips for anyone thinking of pursing a career in this business. LISTEN IN!

Bryan Terrell Clark (George Washington in HAMILTON on Broadway!) stops by the podcast this week! Bryan played the iconic Tony nominated role of George Washington in Hamilton for over 3 years! We of course chatted about all things Hamilton and Broadway and he shared some really cool inside scoops about what it is like being in the world's biggest show. Bryan has also had a prolific film and television career working on projects like Snowpiercer, When They See Us, Empire, and NCIS. Bryan is such a great human being with such an amazing outlook on life and specifically this industry and he really gave it his all on this podcast sharing some really inspiring stories and helpful tips and secrets to succeed as an artist. "WHAT'S YOUR NAME MAN!"

Vanessa Sears (The Stratford Festival, The Shaw Festival, Mirvish) stops by the podcast to chat about her path as a professional musical theatre artist. Vanessa has accomplished so much at such a young age and she is easily considered one of Canada's most prominent artists! Listen in to the conversation!

Thom Allison (Killjoys, Priscilla Queen of the Desert-Broadway, Rent) sits down with me this week to talk about all of the things! Thom is nothing short of a Canadian theatre icon and it was amazing to pick his brain about the industry. Thom shares stories about his time on Broadway, he shares his singing techniques, and he also touches on his battle with an eating disorder that affected his life for well over 10 years. Thom is one of the busiest guys in the business and I think we can all learn something from Thom Allison.

“When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” - Martin Luther King

Enjoy my conversation with the insanely talented and driven Actor/Director/Producer Alessandro Costantini. Alessandro (Dear Evan Hansen, Prom Queen: The Musical, YES Theatre) is the Artistic Director of YES Theatre which is his very own theatre company that he founded in 2010. We talk about how to run a successful theatre company, the challenges that can occur when living in a small town, how it feels to originate a role, and we talk about his amazing run with the hit Broadway show "Dear Evan Hansen"! Sit back and relax and listen in to my conversation with Alessandro Costantini.