Performers & Creators Lab
An entrancing look at the world of performance and creativity. Learn about the neuroscience of the “it” factor, listen to artists who channel ghosts to create their work, and hear firsthand from a booking agent about how to promote yourself as an artist. Host, Holly Shaw, a hypnotherapist and performance coach to Emmy award winning and Grammy nominated artists, includes spotlight coaching sessions, the "open channel game" where guests go into trance and answer questions, and wildly far-out conversations with musicians, actors, choreographers, and influencers on this podcast. As one reviewer says, “Holly is amazing at pulling deep wisdom out of her interviewees. This podcast is a must listen!"
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 136
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2024
Raw and REAL! Dealing with Post-Performance Disappointment
How do you deal when you are hating on yourself after a disappointing performance? Holly records her raw thoughts and hurt feelings as she grapples with a less than stellar performance the night befo…
Seeking Validation: The Artist's Paradox
It’s a neat little paradox we live in as artists, isn’t it? Our job is to stay focused on creating solely from our vision, and yet, we can’t help it . . . sometimes we have to look up to see if anyon…
Interview with Holly: The Woman Behind Warriors from Within
In this interview taken live at Digital Hollywood, Holly is in the hot seat for once, being interviewed by VoiceAmerica's own Lori H. Schwartz, host of the Techcat Radio Show, as we get a look at the…
Casting and Collaboration: How to Find Your Fellow Storytellers
Isn't it great when you find those people you truly love working with? Join us as we talk with veteran actor and founder of Casting About, Blair Hickey, as we discuss what casting directors really wa…
Women In Hollywood: Warriors from Within with Heidi-Marie Ferren
Heidi-Marie Ferren is a singer/actress, writer/spokesperson who has played Wonder Woman on HBO’s hit T.V. show “Bored to Death” and also served our Armed Forces across the globe as Miss USO. I caught…
Social Media Hustle: Worth It Or A Waste?
Not sure if your social media posting and promoting is actually doing you any good? Listen to this episode where Holly is joined by digital marketing expert and independent artist, Suzanne Yada also…
Women In Hollywood: Warriors from Within with Tania Z
Tania Z, actress, filmmaker and self-proclaimed "glamazon," talks about her work advocating for legalization of medical marijuana for military veterans, her film that’s part of the LACMA archive, and…
Critical Feedback and Guarding Your Creative Fire
Taking criticism isn’t always easy and people don’t always have your best intentions in mind when they give it. In this episode, we dish about this with guest and feedback veteran, Jade Raybin. Liste…
Women In Hollywood: Warriors from Within with Jerri Lynn Hogg
Jerri Lynn Hogg, Director of the Media Psychology PhD program at Fielding University joins Holly for a conversation about virtual reality and where it’s taking us. From educational environments that …
How to Talk About Your Craft with Confidence
As an artist, it isn’t uncommon to feel at a loss when asked about what you do. In this episode, you’ll hear about a two-step process for answering that question in a way that feels genuine and makes…
Women In Hollywood: Warriors from Within with Jackie Loeb
Jackie Loeb, Comedian, Actor and Writer was the winner of the 2016 MO Award for Best-Stand Up Comedian and after I caught her hanging out in the speakers' lounge at Digital Hollywood I convinced her …
Showgirl Shaman Shares Her Secrets
You'll learn so much about revealing what’s hidden in this riveting conversation with showgirl shaman, Kellita Maloof. I loved hearing this award winning burlesque dancer talk about audience particip…
Women In Hollywood: Warriors from Within with Catherine Clinch
Catherine Clinch, T.V. writer, producer and pioneer in the field of technology where she’s won prizes at 5 hackathons, and she's been awarded three US Patents for inventing a revolutionary new form o…
The 'It' Factor and Neuroscience
What is the “it” factor, anyway? That charisma or magnetism that we can’t quite explain that makes a certain artist seem to crackle with attractive energy? We act like it’s something that you either …
Women In Hollywood: Warriors from Within with Eileen Grubba
Eileen Grubba, Actor/Activist known for her memorable, edgy characters in shows like Sons of Anarchy (2008), NBC's Game of Silence (2016), and HBO's Hung (2009) have gained her a reputation for coura…
10 Tips for Writing a Stand-Out Artist's Bio
Do you need to write a new Artist’s Biography but you’re not sure if you’re doing it right? You’re in the right place! In this episode I give you 10 Tips and Best Practices for writing effective grea…
Vulnerability Is Sexy
Being honest and vulnerable in your performances is hot . . . because it’s captivating! But it can be hard because if you put it all out there then what if people don’t like it? Does it mean they don…
The Creative Formula Live Experience
Special Episode! Experience the wisdom of Holly’s creative formula in action as Holly coaches critically acclaimed flutist and composer, Rebecca Kleinmann through this three-step process in this musi…
Kicking Your Creative Excuses to the Curb
When it comes to finding time for your creative work, do you make a lot of excuses? Are you blocked on how to make more time for it , or make better use of the time you do have? You’ll love this ep…
Original You Part III: The 5 Components of Artistic Voice
How would you like to have people not only appreciate your work, but also stick around, become followers and eventually devoted fans? This is the power of having a well-developed Artistic Voice. And …