Hey creatives! Are you in the middle of your journey towards rediscovering and embracing your craft as an actor, singer, or dancer? In today's episode, I open up about how challenging it can be mentally and emotionally when you decide to fully embrace your passions for performing, whether it's acting, singing, or dancing. And I talk about this from a personal standpoint, so we're spilling a little life "tea" 😉. It's hard to share openly about the mess in the middle of this creative journey, but...
Sep 05, 2022•13 min
Hey creatives and performers! I hope this episode EMPOWERS you to take another step or your first step as an aspiring singer, dancer, actor, and performer and to walk boldly along your path. I share some insights from a book I love to encourage you as you start this week! I also share that I’m gathering some market research and would love to have a 15 minute conversation on zoom! I have THREE more spots for anyone who feels like God has given you creative talents in singing, acting, and dance th...
Aug 29, 2022•17 min
Hey creatives, actors, singers, dancers, and artists, you KNOW how hard it can be to look back at your past work. Whether, it's looking at self-tape auditions, performances, rehearsals, earlier artistic work, or masterpieces, we tend to experience anxiety over looking back on our work. In this episode, I talk about a major mindset shift that all creative people need when it comes to looking back on creative work so we can overcome this fear and be able to assess ourselves lovingly and intentiona...
Aug 22, 2022•16 min
I'm so excited to share today's interview with Hannah Thompson with you today! Hannah is an incredible performing artist who recently made a move to NYC to become a full-time performing artist after teaching and performing for years. In this interview, Hannah shares about: Making bold pivots, knowing that your path will unfold as it ought to Creating the life she wants for herself as an artist Dealing with rejection and imposter syndrome Finding auditions as a performer This is THE episode to in...
Aug 15, 2022•54 min
Your passion doesn’t sustain you, you sustain your passion! You maintain it, you grow it, you CHOOSE it again and again, even when you don’t “feel” it. If you are an aspiring or growing actor, singer, dancer, artist, or any other creative and you need help staying passionate when you feel unmotivated, listen in to my 3 tips for sustaining your passion as a creative! In this episode, I reference: - 2 Timothy 1:6 → Join my email list HERE ! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/class for drop-in sin...
Aug 08, 2022•17 min
Today's episode is a short encouragement for you to get your hopes up! Put your hope in the right thing - God's path for you as a creative - as opposed to a specific outcome. This is the only real way to have sustainable hope on your creative journey. I hope this encourages you today as you start a new week and month! Major Update! Creatively Performing Arts: An Online Voice & Performing Arts Studio is an official business! So, do you want to rediscover the joy of creativity through singing,...
Aug 01, 2022•10 min
Are you an aspiring singer, actor-singer, actor-singer-dancer, or performing artist? You're probably considering voice lessons! It can be a little nerve-wracking to start with a voice coach if you don't know what to expect. Today's episode will help you know what to expect in your first lesson so you can walk in with confidence and excitement. Listen in! MAJOR UPDATE! I started a business! Creatively Performing Arts: An Online Voice & Performing Arts Studio is my official studio! Follow our ...
Jul 25, 2022•17 min
I have a very special guest on the show today! I sat down to talk to my younger sister about her experiences with the arts so far. We talked about so many things, from singing in high school choir and how much we love Glee to the musicals we love and the impact of creativity on her confidence as a high schooler. And, of course, there are lots of laughs along the way. I hope you enjoy this fun interview! → Do you love singing and performing? Do you wish you had the courage to learn and sing your ...
Jul 18, 2022•25 min
Ready to start your creative path in the performing arts but you keep coming up against obstacles and resistance? Listen to this for the encouragement you need. I’m doing a drop-in, virtual singing class tomorrow, Thursday at 6pm!! musical theatre-themed beginner-level, all levels welcome 13+ If you're finally ready to start singing, get feedback, and network with other aspiring artists, check it out here >>> www.creativelybyestelle.com/class → Join my email list HERE ! → Visit www.crea...
Jul 13, 2022•9 min
Today's episode is about the one thing that keeps so many potential creatives and artists stuck. This thing holds us back from simply starting to use our gifts. So, let's talk about it! Today, I'm sharing 5 important steps to overcoming and dealing with imposter syndrome as a creative! I've been there, I still deal with it, and these steps always help me move forward. I hope and pray they help you too! Listen in! → Join my email list HERE ! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/class for drop-in s...
Jul 11, 2022•19 min
Hi performer! Do you want to become a better singer? Do you want to learn to sing, but don't know where to start? Have you ever said that you're going to work on your voice, but you never do because you aren't able to take lessons? No worries! Today, I'm sharing 3 tips to start singing and growing your voice even if you can't take private voice lessons! Here are the voice teachers with free content that I mentioned, plus a couple more! >> Hannah Bayles , Cheryl Porter , Melissa V. Cartwrig...
Jul 04, 2022•25 min
I'm so excited to bring you along my journey every day this week with daily mini episodes on the small steps I'm taking to grow as a singer and performer. SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode! -- For beginner voice coaching, go to www.creativelybyestelle.com/coaching or click HERE to schedule today! --> Click here to for a free download of my 5 Essential Tips for Singers! -- For the monthly, group voice coaching membership for musical theatre fans, go to www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing -- ...
Jun 27, 2022•21 min
I'm so excited to bring you along my journey every day this week with daily mini episodes on the small steps I'm taking to grow as a singer and performer. SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode! -- For beginner voice coaching, go to www.creativelybyestelle.com/coaching or click HERE to schedule today! --> Click here to for a free download of my 5 Essential Tips for Singers! -- For the monthly, group voice coaching membership for musical theatre fans, go to www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing -- ...
Jun 25, 2022•8 min
I'm so excited to bring you along my journey every day this week with daily mini episodes on the small steps I'm taking to grow as a singer and performer. SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode! -- For beginner voice coaching, go to www.creativelybyestelle.com/coaching or click HERE to schedule today! --> Click here to for a free download of my 5 Essential Tips for Singers! -- For the monthly, group voice coaching membership for aspiring musical theatre singers, go to www.creativelybyestelle....
Jun 24, 2022•9 min
I'm so excited to bring you along my journey every day this week with daily mini episodes on the small steps I'm taking to grow as a singer and performer. SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode! -- For beginner voice coaching, go to www.creativelybyestelle.com/coaching or click HERE to schedule today! --> Click here to for a free download of my 5 Essential Tips for Singers! -- For the monthly, group voice coaching membership for aspiring musical theatre singers, go to www.creativelybyestelle....
Jun 23, 2022•11 min
I'm so excited to bring you along my journey every day this week with daily mini episodes on the small steps I'm taking to grow as a singer and performer. SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode! -- For beginner voice coaching, go to www.creativelybyestelle.com/coaching or click HERE to schedule today! --> Click here to for a free download of my 5 Essential Tips for Singers! -- For the monthly, group voice coaching membership for aspiring musical theatre singers, go to www.creativelybyestelle....
Jun 22, 2022•13 min
Hey Singers! Are you new to the performing arts? Do you want to start singing again or for the first time, but you're too scared to start? If so, this episode is for you! I talk about 3 simple steps you can take to build your confidence as you consider taking the stage, stepping in front of the camera, or submitting an audition as a singer and performer. If you're looking for the confidence to pursue singing and musical performance as your creative outlets, you don't to want to miss out on this ...
Jun 20, 2022•18 min
There are small ways we can grow as artists every day! I'm so excited to bring you along my journey next week with daily mini episodes on the small steps I'm taking to grow as a singer and performer. I hope it inspires you to take small action steps and I know this episode will encourage you too! -- Want to learn to sing your favorite songs or grow as a singer? --> Go to www.creativelybyestelle.com/coaching for beginner voice coaching or click HERE to schedule today! Here are tips to get star...
Jun 16, 2022•12 min
Today, I’m interviewing Jasmine Bell, a dancer, actor, and singer-songwriter who’s getting her Masters in Education and has a heart for the arts. She’s recently booked roles in commercials, CW’s All American, and more! And she has music coming out that you should all go check out! She and I met in college and she always had so much confidence, especially when it came to dancing. In today’s episode though, she gives us the behind the scenes of her experiences with self-doubt, planning, and how sh...
Jun 13, 2022•46 min
I’m sharing 3 key takeaways from my conversation with Ramita Ravi that will reignite a DRIVE in you as an artist. Are you an artist who wants to learn to sing or grow as a vocalist? I have a free gift for you! Download my 5 Essential Tips for Singers! This will also automatically add you to my email list so you can find out about upcoming free singing workshops and the paid singing membership. Are you an artist who’s ready to be booked and create a network with other artists? Check out ArtsWrk ,...
Jun 06, 2022•24 min
Happy 50th episode! Today's episode is with Ramita Ravi, choreographer, dancer, and co-founder of ArtsWrk, an online platform for artists and creatives! She talks about her experience of being a woman of color and daughter of immigrants in the dance space, co-creating a business to help artists beat the starving artist myth, and how her mindset, priorities, and so much more have helped her as an entrepreneur and dancer. She's performed on So You Think You Can Dance, Banghin' It: A New Musical, a...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 4 min
This episode is a recording from a live I did last week in IG (follow me @estelleavbuere for more!). I share a bit about what I'm thinking about as I face self-doubt as a creative and remind you that you are NOT alone. Join me in this creative journey, and know that God gave you your artistic dreams and pursuits so He will absolutely help you along the way! -- Is singing your creative thing too? Do you want it to be? If so, Download the FREE 5 Essential Tips For Singers! and sign up for the upco...
May 23, 2022•26 min
In this episode, you'll learn how to focus on the "most important" things in your current season as a creative! I share a peek into what I've been learning recently about how to find focus on my creative work - s/o to my friend Kelsey for giving me these tips! I know this will be helpful to you, so grab a notebook and pen and listen in! -- Is singing your creative thing too? Do you want it to be? If so, Download the FREE 5 Essential Tips For Singers! and sign up for the upcoming " Create Your St...
May 19, 2022•16 min
Today's episode is with Beverly Adaeze! So exciting! Beverly is a comedian, host, and content creator. Her short, comedic skits based on her Nigerian upbringing skyrocketed her platform with reposts by @KevonStage and @TheShadeRoom , but it didn't all begin there. Listen in to hear her story of becoming who she is today, what she looks forward to create in the future, and all the incredible advice she has to offer about letting God guide your path, choosing your creative passion with courage, se...
May 16, 2022•47 min•Ep. 47
I know I said no more Midweek Motivation, but I'm going to be popping in bonus episodes throughout the rest of May because we're coming up on our 1 year anniversary of the show soon! Yay! So, get ready! This episode is a replay of an Instagram live I did the other day, where I talked about rediscovering the JOY of singing and being creative. I also talked about musical theatre - what else?? LOL. Is singing your creative thing too? Do you want it to be? If so, Download the 5 Essential Tips For Si...
May 12, 2022•20 min•Ep. 46
→ JOIN THE FREE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY TO COLLABORATE AND CONNECT WITH OTHER CREATIVES ! Have you always wished you could sing but don't know where to start? Do you wish you could train your voice and sing better but don't have the time or money for voice lessons? Wherever you are in your life right now, if you love music and have always wanted to sing or grow as a performer, you can start today. It may seem overwhelming to think about where to start or how to get better, so lets break it dow...
May 09, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Consuming content that inspires us, challenges us, and teaches us is great, but sometimes it can lead to self-doubt and comparison at the same time, right? So how do we balance it? I share my answer in today's episode! — I'm SO excited to connect with you more through 1-on-1 free creativity calls (perfect if you need more help with figuring out your creative passion!) and singing sessions. Let's go! Sign up here --> https://forms.gle/anBXyo2dfeQUV1Xk8 — Use code CREATIVELY10 for 10% off a Dre...
May 02, 2022•18 min•Ep. 45
Happy Monday! In today's episode, I share 5 creative things you can explore today to spark your creativity or help you start figuring out what you're really passionate about creatively. I hope you try one of these outlets, and also SHARE them with the world. If you do ANY of these things, post it on your story or page and tag me @estelleavbuere on IG or @estelleavbuere_ on TikTok! I’ll re-post and we’ll have a ball being creative together. -- Here are some things I reference in the show: - FREE ...
Apr 25, 2022•28 min•Ep. 43
Midweek Motivation! This episode will motivate you and instill a drive in you to keep creating! Mentioned in this episode: - 3 Bible Verses: 2 Tim. 1:6 , Gal. 6:9 , and Eph. 2:10 - The Actor Aesthetic Podcast with Maggie Bera - My interview with Maggie Bera! — I'm SO excited to connect with you more through 1-on-1 free creativity calls (perfect if you need more help with figuring out your creative passion!) and singing sessions. Let's go! Sign up here --> https://forms.gle/anBXyo2dfeQUV1Xk8 -...
Apr 22, 2022•21 min•Ep. 42
Anyone who knows me really well knows my journey with uncertainty about what to focus on creatively. And it’s been a journey, okay. In fact, it’s still a journey. But, where I am now is not the same as where I was when I started. In this episode, I share 7 steps I took (and continue taking!) to focus and re-focus on my creative passion. Listen in for practical steps for uncovering and focusing on your creative passion. -- If you loved this episode, please take 30 seconds to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, &...
Apr 18, 2022•28 min•Ep. 41