EASE Podcast

In the Season 1 finale, the tables are turned and my friend and fellow season 1 interviewee, Tom Ragen, takes the time to find out more about...ME! We discuss getting into dance, negotiating college, the heartbreaks during college, my robust career in the cruise line industry, and what I'm doing now.He springs a Top 5 on me, so take a listen to what I say. I want to Thank You so much for listening to this incredible season filled with amazing advice from leading industry professionals and my dear friends. Season 2 is in the works so stay connect via social media (IG/FB @easepodcast) for new content. Release dates are expected in January 2020, right around the corner. Thanks for your time and enjoy this weeks One-on-One.

In Part 2 of the series, Co-Executive Artistic Director, Hannah Baumgarten and I finish discussing a few things. We discuss Regional Dance, being valid, speaking up when it comes to your career, series of heartbreaks, outcome in different proportions, and Arts in public schools. We also discuss what it took to start The Dance Now Miami and what it takes to actually own your own company. She gives us her Top 5 attributes to becoming a stand out company member in the company and dance community. Take a listen to this weeks One-On-One.

Part 1 of a 2 part episode. This week we sit down with Hannah Baumgarten. Co-Director and Co-Choreographer of The Dance Now Miami. We discuss ALL things concert dance. We all so discus NY Culture, Body Images in the Dance World, and realizing you are not alone in situations. "Sometimes the thing you want the most, isn't the right fit for you right now". Part 1 of 2-Lets take a listen to this weeks One-on-One

Who wants to be a doctor? Well the Director and Creator of the Social Movement Dance Company, Elijah Gibson, takes time for his busy schedule to sit down with me. On the heels of opening his show, Human Condition, we talk about all things movement/jazz dance. We dive deep into understanding the source of your material, chicago culture and history, being part of the legacy that is Gus Giordano, and starting his own company. He pushes past boundaries and inspires people everyday. This week we join the conversation when Elijah is discussing his journey though college and wanting to become a doctor. Take a listen to this weeks One-on-One

On this weeks episode, The talented voice behind my intros and outros, Tom Ragen, joins up to explain what Entertainment I like growing up in Australia. He discusses bullying, the schooling system, and the culture. He also gives us insight on Singapore, where he spent a few years at school and working. He also breaks downtime new adventures in radio and school. Tom gives us some words of advice in his Top 5. Lets take a listen to this weeks One-on-One.

On episode 7, Multi-Talented Director Casey Johnson, gives is the full insight and his views on Entertainment. We talk touring, traveling, college degrees, performing, influential people, perfecting your craft and much more. We heavily discuss directing and choreography, as well as tackle the stigma around cruise ship entertainment. We keep it light, but also break it down to the core of each topic. Find out what his Top 5 advice would be fore helping you later in your career. Lets take a listen to this weeks One-on-One.

On this weeks episode, dancer turned yogi, Karen Kim tells us what it takes to live in NYC. From bartending to knee injuries, Aerial Dancing to Magic, and everything between. You can now find her in Tokyo teaching her own form of "Sculpt" yoga class, traveling the world, and finding the hottest bars in the world. Follow her incredible life on social media and lets take a listen to this weeks One-on-One

On this weeks episode, Host TJ Tekurio will interview full-time Momtreprenuer, Ana Carolina Rojas. The mother of three ,runs a body positivity blog, Power To Prevail. She also is Founder and CEO of Orolait, a swimwear line for breast feeding mothers. She continues to create her own path to success and finds the parallels between entertainment and business. She will let us know what her Top 5 things she wished she learned in school to help impact her business path. Enjoy this weeks One-on-One.

On this weeks episode, TJ Tekurio will interview Associate Director/Mentor Jill Hillier. Jill will let us inside her highly creative world, from Dancer to Choreographer and beyond. Some OCD, some learning , but always producing the highest level of work for some of the industries biggest players. She lets us know why keeping your contacts close and respond to your emails are important. She also gives us her Top 5 favorite jobs she has ever done, even performing again after some time off. Lets take a listen to this weeks one on one.

On this episode, Artistic Director, Angela Mauti tells me what it takes to run a successful dance studio for 37 years. She also shares a couple secrets about the November production of Sleep Beauty, with her Fort Lauderdale Children's Ballet Theatre. She also gives me her Top 5 words of advice to becoming a dance teacher AND Top 5 words of advice to teens wanting to start dancing. Take a listen to this weeks One on One.

Michael McArthur. I had the honor of interviewing this incredible human being. I decided to strip it back and honor the person we all knew and loved. I replaced the original track with a raw version o the interview. His life, his talent, unedited in his own words. I will forever be The Greatest Fan fo You Life. I love you always, Best Friend!

On this episode, Host TJ Tekurio, welcomes you to Season 1 and sits down with Erika Tomlinson. She explains ALL things LA! Auditions, agents, working, and finding the right fit. She now bounces back and forth between Le Reve Las Vegas, Teaching, Choreographing, and her own business, Infinity Lip Sisters. This weeks Top 5 are "Words of Advice people told you that you still hold onto today". Follow EASE Podcast on IG/FB: @easepodcast and Erika Tomlinson on IG: @erikalea17