This conversation is packed! My guest April Josephine and I talk about the energetics of the world over the past 18 months, how the collective energy is effected by each and every one of us, the toxic and abusive energy we are seeing in the industry at the moment and SO much more! April is an incredible storyteller originally from San Diego who now calls NYC her home! As a mixed race, adopted and divorced woman April's human experience has been filled and the amount of growth, positivity an...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast At the most recent Artist Workshop in NYC I guided everyone through a meditation to open up their heart and mind, so they could connect with their highest self. I got such great feedback from the meditation I felt called to share it here with the podcast fam. Make sure to be somewhere you won't be interrupted and just let my words wash over you as you open your being up to the message that needs to come through. And remember that if you write a review you will receive a FREE 20 min 1:1 sess...
Sep 13, 2021•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast In 2015 my guest, Kelli Youngman started down her journey of manifestation. In 6 months she manifested her Broadway debut and she didn't stop there. In this episode Kelli shares her journey with manifestation as a performer as well as her business as a Life Coach. Kelli is a true light in this world radiating worthiness and ease with every step that she takes! I am honored to have her on the podcast and this is an episode you don't want to miss! Kelli is a Life Coach and Broadway perfo...
Sep 06, 2021•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast So you've spent hundreds of dollars on studio rentals, hours learning a dance that was not mirrored and all of your energy trying to get the perfect cut. I hear you and let's talk about it! This week I am breaking down the pros and cons between self tapes and in person auditions as well as laying down some cold hard truth about your audition mindset. Make sure to share this with a friend if you enjoy what you hear. Also make sure to rate and review this podcast. I am doing something ve...
Aug 30, 2021•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Yoga was the first place I found peace of mind on a regular basis. It was originally meant for my body to work on my strength and flexibility, but then soon became a way to find stillness and slow down my racing mind. This week I am so excited to have Tamara Teragawa on the podcast! A master yogi and soon to be holistic health practitioner, she is filled with so much wisdom and is a fellow dancer committed to following her intuition. Our conversation is FILLED with so much from the hardest thing...
Aug 23, 2021•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's time to stop putting all your time and energy into warming up your bodies. At auditions and in class your body is rarely the reason for you not showing up and performing the way you wanted to. Your mind plays so many tricks on you, so it's time to start learning how to warm up your mind so you can allow yourself to shine and be who you are without the mind blocks! Connect with Rachel: Instagram: @rachel.josefina https://www.instagram.com/rachel.josefina/ Work with Rachel: Unlock Y...
Aug 16, 2021•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever thought as an artist that you had to be struggling financially? Do you even know where your money goes or somehow at the end of the month it's just all gone? I've been there! This week I am so excited to bring my friend and former financial coach Sumaya Mulla-Carrillo onto the podcast to talk about money! We dive into how she became a financial coach, where to start if you are lost when it comes to your finances as well as her journey as a modern/contemporary dancer in Ne...
Aug 09, 2021•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast AHHHH! I went to an audition again, in person, without a mask... And you know what? I got cut... But you also know what? I was the proudest I have ever been of myself and this is why. Make sure to share this with a friend! Connect with Rachel: Instagram: @rachel.josefina https://www.instagram.com/rachel.josefina/ Work with Rachel: Unlock Your Next Right Steps- A 90 minute deep dive into your unique transition or struggles at the moment. Together let's figure out what's next for YOU and...
Aug 02, 2021•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast My Best Friend is on the podcast and we have a JUICY story for you! Jenna came to NY to visit for 8 days and I knew I wanted to have her on, but I didn't know the insane content we would have to share with you! In addition to our crazy story we talk about what it's been like for Jenna as a teacher in the pandemic and her journey with reaching out and asking for help. Make sure to share this with your best friend! It's one they won't want to miss! Connect with Rachel: Instagra...
Jul 26, 2021•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast So often we hear people talk about people pleasing with saying yes all the time and overloading their schedule and becoming overwhelmed. This episode is different. This week I am talking about people pleasing with the emphasis on communication and how a lack of communication leads to you feeling disappointed and ultimately not taken care of because you were putting other peoples needs ahead of your own. If you like this episode remember to share it with a friend and take a screenshot and share i...
Jul 19, 2021•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast As living human beings we are always becoming, just like the world around us and in this week's episode my guest and I dive into what that means as an artist deep in the spiritual world. My guest Gary Albert, a Music Artist, creates live, spontaneous, mostly improvised performances that bewitch audiences and leaves them spellbound. All he knows is what time to walk on stage - the rest is a beautiful mystery. What arises from the depths of nothingness are mesmerising melodies, hypnotic harmo...
Jul 05, 2021•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast When you are stepping into a new season of life or any change for that matter it can bring uncertainty, fear and a lot of negative emotions up. This mediation is to help guide you into this new season of life with love, power, and priorities! Enjoy! If you liked this episode make sure to share it with a friend! Also make sure to rate and review this podcast is you haven't already! New York City Artist Networking Event: An event exclusively for you, performing artists who want to gather and ...
Jun 28, 2021•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast As performers we are very connected to our bodies whether that is through choreography, the physicality of our character or the sensation as we hit the high note. This week I have the pleasure of talking to Erin Weinberger, Dancer, Singer, Actor and Massage Therapist. Erin started her journey as a dancer and when her mom told her she needed to continue her schooling she picked massage therapy. As a fellow performer, Erin has the unique perspective of knowing exactly what our bodies are being put...
Jun 21, 2021•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Who else struggles with remembering that the way it is now is not the way it will be forever? This week I am giving you 2 words that will open up your mind. These 2 simple words will change the way you look at everything in your life. These 2 words immediately remind you that change is coming and that what is is not what is forever! If you like this episode make sure to take a screenshot, share it on IG and tag me with your biggest takeaway. Connect with Rachel: Instagram: @rachel.josefina https...
Jun 14, 2021•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week I am joined by actor, singer storyteller and writer Beatrice Owens as we dive into the problematic aspects of typing, the incredible parallel dating and audition have as well as what limiting beliefs have gotten in the way of Bea creating what is begging to be created by her. This conversation was so much fun and I am so excited for you to get to sit in on it! If you enjoy this episode make sure to give it a 5 star rating and write a little review so as many people as possible can find...
Jun 07, 2021•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever felt like at any moment people are going to find out that you're a total fraud? I've been there, many times. In this week's episode I am going into what Imposter Syndrome is, my experiences with it and a few ways to overcome it. If you like this episode make sure to share it with a friend so more people can get in on these amazing mindset shifts! Connect with Rachel Instagram: @rachel.josefina https://www.instagram.com/rachel.josefina/ Work with Rachel The MagMoMo Ex...
May 31, 2021•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Faith is not something I was raised with and it's not something my guest was raised with either. It's something we choose to have and believe in radically every single day. This week's episode is VERY special to me because I finally have my first coach and my first spiritual teacher on! You are in for a treat! Fiona Flyte changed my life and I am eternally grateful for her soul and how she impacts me every single day! Connect with Fiona Instagram: @fionaflyte https://www.instagram...
May 24, 2021•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Words have POWER! Whether those words are being said out loud or in your head, they are teaching your subconscious how to operate and also manifesting your reality. So depending on the words you are using, the reality you truly desire might not be manifesting. They also take away your power every time you use them. You become a victim to life and then end up just perpetuating something that you already don't like about yourself and that never feels great! So allow this episode to be the mes...
May 17, 2021•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast You are in for a TREAT! This week I am joined by Life and Business Coach, Nicole Baker and we talk all about perfectionism and the sneaky ways it can come up in our lives. This is definitely a conversation that you will want to come back to over and over again! Nicole is dropping GOLD as well as SEVERAL actionable steps that you can take today! Grab a notebook and start writing these down, so that you can pick one and start implementing it into your daily habits. Then as you start to try some of...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you noticed that now that you've done the work and you know your worth it seems like there are fewer jobs that would be right for you? You're absolutely right. There aren't as many opportunities that check off the boxes that you need feel empowered when saying yes to a contract, but that doesn't have to be a bad thing! This week I am bringing you a little perspective. I talk about how to allow flexibility without constantly feeling like you are going to break. If you lik...
May 03, 2021•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast How many times have you talked yourself out of eating something because it wasn't "healthy"? Mel and I have been there! My incredible guest this week, Mel Cabey, is a certified nutrition and wellness consultant with the unique experience of being a professional performer as well. She knows what it's like to be on the road and only have McDonalds as your food option and she also knows what it's like to LOVE food! This conversation is SOOO good so make sure you listen to t...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast What does Integrity mean to you? Is that a word you would use to define yourself? What would it look like if you were in Integrity with the world you want to see? This week I am speaking a little about the movement that is happening in the Broadway World as well as some questions to ask yourself as you are navigating through this time of immense change. Thank you for pushing play and for always holding space for me! I will always be holding space for you! Love always, Rachel Connect with Rachel:...
Apr 19, 2021•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Arts are in for big changes as my guest, Susanne Puerschel and I start making an impact from the inside out. The beliefs that we are plagues with aren't just the beliefs we as artists have. These beliefs are infecting the companies we are working for too. In this conversation Susanne and I talk about what perfectionism is, how it has effected us, where our unworthiness has stemmed from and what kind of impact we want to have on the arts! Join us in this incredible conversation! Susanne,...
Apr 05, 2021•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast For the past week or so I have been feeling stuck and like I'm hitting a wall. Major fear has been coming up in ALL aspects of my life and tbh it doesn't feel great. It's important for me to share these moments with you all because it is easy to feel alone when you are in these moments of confusion, doubt and heaviness. This is completely unedited and straight from my heart! I love you and I am always holding space for you! I am so grateful for the space you all hold for me. Make ...
Mar 29, 2021•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast As performers we are told what to do and how to do it. My guest this week, Ricardo Barrett, shares his incredible journey of finding his own way of moving and connecting the body back to the heart. In this conversation Ricardo tells his story of how he found his passion for the stage as well as how he started to find his way back to himself when on the outside his life looked great, but inside he felt like he didn't know what he was doing anymore. Ricardo attended the American Musical and D...
Mar 22, 2021•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Creating a plan and a timeline can sometimes bring you comfort, but when things don't work out exactly according to your plan it can lead to a lot of disappointment. Coming from a former micromanager and obsessive planner, I know what it's like to feel like I need all the details of my life. After completely exhausting myself by making plan after plan I finally realized that I was missing the moments that were right in front of my eyes. When you surrender to the Universe miracles happe...
Mar 15, 2021•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast My guest this week is Dr. Megan Wise who is a licensed physical therapist and a graduate of New York University with a doctoral degree in physical therapy. She's also a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, and a Certified Life Coach. For the past 5 years she's specialized in performing arts physical therapy and has treated the cast and crews of over 30 Broadway and Off-Broadway productions including Hamilton, Mean Girls, CATS, and Wick...
Mar 08, 2021•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is a completely unedited mini episode. I have been having INCREDIBLE realizations and breakthroughs around pleasure, sensuality, divine femininity and my obsession with manifesting my soulmate. I felt SO called to share my thoughts with you guys that I got out of the bath and immediately started recording... like legit sat on my floor naked and just started talking haha! As a mentor it can be easy to put up a front and only talk about things that you already know, but as a human being I thi...
Mar 06, 2021•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hustling ain’t cute anymore and that mentality has GOT to go! This industry romanticizes the “grind” and the “hustle” as being worth it and fun... but is it? I've been there thinking it's a badge of honor to be working so much you barely have time for a day off. In truth it's just exhausting and it isn't fun at all! That's why I wanted to bring up this topic and shed some light on why we are so addicted to it. If you like this episode please rate and review the podcast s...
Mar 01, 2021•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week I am joined by a new friend I met through Instagram! Sheina is a dancer and traveler from Melbourne, Australia. Although she entered the dance world quite late in the industry, at 20 years old, she realized that it was her passion and went to all lengths to make it a part of her life. Fast forward a few years and she was teaching and performing abroad while also freelancing as a content creator. She created a lifestyle that gave her the freedom to travel and now she teaches dancers how...
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