Ditch Your Backup Plan
111 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 58 ratingsStories of rewarding careers between starving artist and celebrity. Longtime professor, Jen Vellenga interviews creatives in arts and entertainment careers to give listeners the courage to ditch their backup plan.
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Lauren Hirsh, Child Guardian at Disney's Frozen on Broadway
February 17, 2020 05:43 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBBroadway veteran and child guardian, Lauren Hirsh shares her experience in a career that she didn’t set out to pursue. She shares insights on little-known Broadway careers and how to break into the industry. Show Notes at DitchYourBackupPlan.com
3. Learn All the Jobs
February 17, 2020 05:43 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBLauren Hirsh on Disney's Frozen on Broadway and her surprising career as a Child Guardian. This Broadway veteran describes how stage management led her to child wrangling and she give tips on how to break into this unique industry to find a job you will love. Show Notes at DitchYourBackupPlan.com
David Valentine, Puppet Builder at Jim Henson Co. - Episode 2
February 10, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 54.7 MBDaytime Emmy-Nominated puppet-builder with the Jim Henson Co., David Valentine shares the journey of his artistic path and spotlights the importance of knowing what you’re worth. Show Notes at DitchYourBackupPlan.com
2. Know Your Growth Potential - David Valentine
February 10, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 54.7 MBDavid Valentine on working for the Jim Henson Co. and being a Daytime Emmy-Nominated puppet-builder. He shares his creative vision as a youth and how his college connections shaped his career path. He spotlights the importance of knowing your starting point, but also understanding your growth potential so you don't ask for less than you are worth. Show Notes at DitchYourBackupPlan.com
2. Know Your Growth Potential
February 10, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 54.7 MBDavid Valentine on working for the Jim Henson Co. and being a Daytime Emmy-Nominated puppet-builder. He shares his creative vision as a youth and how his college connections shaped his career path. He spotlights the importance of knowing your starting point, but also understanding your growth potential so you don't ask for less than you are worth. Show Notes at DitchYourBackupPlan.com
David Valentine, Puppet Builder at Jim Henson Co.
February 10, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 54.7 MBWhat’s inside: 1:55 Who is David Valentine? 2:26 How did he end up in New York? 3:10 How did he get into puppetry? 3:45 What are the best cities for puppetry? 6:20 How does the public perceive his job? 7:37 What is a day-in-his-life like? 8:08 What is his role with Sesame Street puppets? 12:14 What different types of media use his puppets? 13:14 How does freelancing work in puppetry? 15:31 How is his job different and similar to a “regular” 9-5 office job? 17:38 How d...
Becca Kötte, Broadway Actress and Recording Artist
February 03, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBFrom the Las Vegas company of Rock of Ages to touring with Rod Stewart--Becca Kötte shares her career story of taking risks, reaching out, and finding what “making it” really means. S1 E1. Show Notes at DitchYourBackupPlan.com
1. Put Yourself Out There
February 03, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBBecca Kötte on touring with Rod Stewart and performing in Rock of Ages in Vegas. This Broadway actress and recording artist shares the importance of a great attitude and being easy to work with. She grew up in Fargo, ND and began her journey attending college in Miami, FL, moving to NYC, with extended commitments in Las Vegas and beyond. She shares how she takes risks and advocates for herself, and how she learned from Rod Stewart what “making it” really means. Show Notes at DitchYourBacku...
1. Put Yourself Out There - Becca Kötte
February 03, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBBecca Kötte on touring with Rod Stewart and performing in Rock of Ages in Vegas. This Broadway actress and recording artist shares the importance of a great attitude and being easy to work with. She grew up in Fargo, ND and began her journey attending college in Miami, FL, moving to NYC, with extended commitments in Las Vegas and beyond. She shares how she takes risks and advocates for herself, and how she learned from Rod Stewart what “making it” really means. Show Notes at DitchYourBacku...
DYBP Trailer, Episode 0
January 17, 2020 04:47 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MBStories of rewarding careers between starving artist and celebrity with podcast host, Jen Vellenga.
0. DYBP Trailer
January 17, 2020 04:47 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MBStories of rewarding careers between starving artist and celebrity with podcast host and college professor, Jen Vellenga. DitchYourBackupPlan.com