Bridge The Atlantic

Bridge The Atlantic
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May 17, 2016 • 31min

Gabe Dixon: Major vs Indie & Going with your Gut-Brain

This week we welcome Nashville based singer/songwriter Gabe Dixon to the show. Gabe’s music has featured in movies and TV shows (his track “Find My Way” is the opening track in the 2009 movie The Proposal, and “All Will be Well” was featured in Parks and Recreation), and he’s performed live on the Jimmy Kimmel and Craig Ferguson shows.Over the past few years, Gabe has changed almost everything about his career. Following the release of 2011’s “One Spark”, he has focused on starting from scratch, making the transition from major to indie artist, by leaving his longtime label and management group to do things his way. With his latest album “Turns To Gold” out now, we hear about the new record, his transition from major to indie, and the advice he’d offer to his fellow musicians.Highlights:- Music is a big part of how Gabe relates to the world- Marcio and Gabe talk about the challenges of balancing music with parenthood- Gabe tells us compares the pros and cons of being on a major label to being an independent artist- One of the best parts of being an independent artist is owning your own material- On a major label, one of the trade offs is control and ownership for the label’s resources- Gabe tells us how his major label experience prepared him for going independent- We talk about the importance of going with your instincts… trust your gut-brain!- Gabe tells us how the crowdfunding model appeals to him - cutting out the middleman!- “YOU are the president of your corporation”- No-one else is going to do it for you — they may help, but you have be in the driving seat- We have braincells in our gut and heart… so we need to trust them!- Gabe tells us about his new record “Turns To Gold” (spoiler: it sounds awesome)- We hear how Gabe kept his fans involved throughout the recording process via PledgeMusic- We talk about how social media comes more naturally to some than others, and there can be a risk of oversharing- “Go with your gut-brain!” - Gabe Dixon, 2016Advice:- On balancing family & music: make sure you’re in contact with family every day when on tour- To keep any relationship healthy, you have to nurture it- You have to make time for a home life - you have to create space to spend time with your family- Trust your intuition and create as much as you can- When trying to establish yourself as an artist, you can never play too much- With live performance, the more you do it, the more you can refine your performanceGuest Links:- Website: http://gabedixon.com- Twitter: @gabedixonmusic- Instagram: @gabedixon- Facebook: /gabedixonbandSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- The Rock/Star Advocate (http://therockstaradvocate.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 10, 2016 • 28min

Jessica Rotter: Finding Your Authentic Voice & Working With Others

This week we’re joined by LA based singer/songwriter Jessica Rotter. Jessica’s voice has been heard across multiple genres, from movies, TV shows and commercials to backing vocals and collaborations with other artists—all in addition to her original songs. The list of artists she has worked with includes names such as Daft Punk, Carole King, Alicia Keys, Sam Smith, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, and more.Jessica is just as comfortable using her voice in a major feature film (credits include Pitch Perfect 1 & 2 and Frozen) as she is performing one of her original songs live. Following the success of charting #1 on HypeMachine with her mashup of Stay/Animal with Emily Colombier, Jessica’s most powerful and ambitious project to date; the full length release of Plains is just around the corner.Highlights:- Jessica is a big believer in everyone shining their light- Jessica appreciates creating moments and journeys which are not linear- When you’re being authentic, stories come naturally and they don’t need to be defined as plot stories- We hear how the approach to working on music for a commercial varies from working on Jessica’s own material- Finding her authentic voice was one of the most important parts of Jessica’s musical journey- Jessica found her authentic voice by not caring what others thought or expected to hear and just doing what felt right- We talk about how amazing things can happen when you collaborate outside of your genre- Jessica tells us what she learned from working with artists such as Alicia Keys and Carole King- Working with Carole King helped Jessica learn how to work and interact with other musicians- “The more you work with cool people, the less nervous you are about working with more cool people” - Jessica Rotter, 2016- We talk about how some of the most established artists are (sometimes surprisingly) the most gracious and humble- We talk about how everyone involved in a performance is creating that moment together- “People are people and people are equal” - Jessica Rotter, 2016- Marcio tries to guess Jessica’s 20 Questions answers… with limited success- Jessica met Ryan Gosling once and she says they had no chemistryAdvice:- It doesn’t matter what anyone else says - if you have art inside you, you should be creating- Don’t worry about the results - just createGuest Links:- Website: http://jessicarotter.com- Twitter: @jessicarotter- Instagram: @jboheme- Facebook: /JessicaRotterSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- The Rock/Star Advocate (http://therockstaradvocate.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 3, 2016 • 29min

Eric Heald: Session Work, Communication & Persistence

This week we’re joined by Eric Heald, a multi-faceted music industry professional, who describes himself as being all about music, all the time. He wears many hats in the music business - he handles publicity, promotions, and marketing at Tragic Hero Records, a Warner Bros/ ADA distributed record label, and also co-ordinates the studio schedule at Crushtone Studios.In addition to all of this, he is also studying Recording Arts and Technology at Tri-C in downtown Cleveland, is a stagehand of LiveNation, and in his spare time writes and plays music, too.Highlights:- Eric cares about the people he works with, and surrounds himself with music- We talk about how Eric and Marcio met, and the contribution Eric has made to Marcio’s new record- Eric is often told he should be a doctor - Doctor Heald (say it out loud…)- We hear how Eric got started doing session work - it’s all about taking opportunities that come your way!- We discuss the pros/cons of being a session musician and Eric shares what he enjoys about it- You never know what’s going to lead to more opportunities in the future- Eric tells us about his work at Tragic Hero Records and how he landed the job there- Ross shares a story about someone who contacted us about wanting to meet 5 Seconds of Summer (we still don’t know why)- “Nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent” - Calvin CoolidgeAdvice:- When contacting ANYONE, know what you’re saying and communicate clearly- Know WHO you are contacting and address them correctly- Make it easy for people to hear your music- If your emails aren’t making a good first impression, you’re not doing yourself or your music justice- Until someone explicitly says “no” or “stop emailing me” keep trying- The follow up is important!- The music is important, but it’s also about the whole package- Think about what makes your band special and sell THAT- Persistence, persistence, persistenceGuest Links:- Tragic Hero Records: http://tragic-hero.com- Twitter: @EricHeald- Instagram: @EricDHeald- Facebook: /eric.healdSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 26, 2016 • 23min

Maggie Szabo: Collaboration, Relocation & Working with Producers

This week we’re excited to welcome Los Angeles based singer/songwriter Maggie Szabo to the show. Originally from a small town in Ontario, Maggie is now an accomplished artist living in LA. Since living in Los Angeles, Maggie has performed to sold-out shows at the infamous Viper Room, House of Blues, and famed venue the Hotel Café. Maggie was named Bell Media’s Emerging Artist—personally chosen by famed blogger Perez Hilton as his “Can YOU Sing?” contest winner, calling her a “superstar on the rise.”Maggie also won the 2014 Toronto Independent Music Award in the category for Best Pop, and most recently was the Pop/Top40 winner for the International Songwriting Competition. As well as having her original music placed in many notable film and TV projects, Maggie is a featured vocalist and songwriter on the new album from German electronic DJ, Schiller, who has so far sold 7 million albums worldwide.Highlights:- Maggie is a multi instrumentalist, with one of her instruments being the alto saxophone!In music, texture is important!- Maggie tells us about the transition of moving from a small town to the big city of LA- We hear about the benefits of being surrounded by other musicians in a city like Los Angeles- Maggie tells us about the opportunities LA has provided herWe hear about the exposure Maggie has received from celebrity bloggers and what has happened as a result- Recognition from bloggers can give you a chance to be seenWhen you collaborate, you can share each other’s fans and it helps both sides out- Creatively, collaborating outside your genre can open many doors- The naivety of coming into a genre you’re unfamiliar with can create some really interesting results- Maggie tells us how working outside of her genre has made her more confident when working with other producers and writers- Songwriter is such a personal thing, so writing with someone you don’t know can be awkward- The writing room should be a judgment free zone - it’s about making great music!- You aren’t going to click with every producer - and that’s ok!- A great, well experienced producer should alway make sure the music they’re working on is true to the artist- Maggie breaks Marcio’s vegan heartRecommendations:- Chris Stapleton (Music)- Brooklyn (Movie)- The Affair (TV)Guest Links:- Website: http://allaboutmaggie.com- Twitter: @allaboutmaggie- Instagram: @allaboutmaggie- Facebook: /allaboutmaggieSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 19, 2016 • 43min

Illeana Douglas: Goodfellas, Seinfeld & Pushing Past Failure | Interview

Joining us this week is multi-award winning actress, producer and bestselling author, Illeana Douglas. With over 100 acting credits to her name, Illeana can be seen in movies including Goodfellas, Cape Fear, Ghost World and The Green. She has also had recurring and guest-star roles on Six Feet Under, Entourage, Maron, Frasier, Seinfeld and many more. Her pioneering branded web series for IKEA "Easy To Assemble" has been downloaded over 40 million times and has been called "the most successful branded show of all time" by Ad-Week. In addition to her acting work, she also hosted “Trailblazing Women” on TCM, and is a producer and co-star in the web-series The Skinny (2015) for Jill Soloway’s online network Wifey.TV. Illeana was so generous with her time, and offered some great advice and stories from her career in the entertainment business, and told us all about her new book, I Blame Dennis Hopper. Highlights: - We hear how when people read Illeana’s book she is reminded how much luck and perseverance she’s had in her career - Illeana says she doesn’t hear the word no – and that’s really helped push forward in the entertainment business - We hear how some of the best jobs Illeana got early in her career were down to internships - Early in her career, Illeana sacrificed money for being around people in the industry - "Stop picking my brain, I hardly have any of my brain left!" – Illeana Douglas, 2016 - Illeana shares the story behind the title of her book: I Blame Dennis Hopper - We hear some of the things Illeana learned about herself and her career by writing a book about it - In her book, Illeana shines the light on the people who have impacted on her life - We hear how Illeana deals with getting into trouble with a scene on set - Illeana shares some stories from behind the scenes of movies that people don’t normally talk about - Illeana finds our 20 Question section brutal - "There’s too much kale! What’s so great about kale?" – Illeana Douglas, 2016 - Flexibility is one of the most important skills you can have as an actor - When making movies, things aren’t perfectly ordered – and sometimes you’ll be asked to do things when you’re not quite ready - If you push past the point of failure, you’ll often achieve something great Advice: - Never take anything personally, especially in show business - Work for free – be an intern, and get your foot in the door - You have to be able to adapt and be low maintenance - Fail a lot – it helps you to learn what you’re good at Guest Links: - Website: http://illeanadouglas.com -Twitter: @illeanarama - Instagram: @illeanarama - Buy "I Blame Dennis Hopper" on Amazon: http://amzn.to/1N8iXW Sponsors: - Alyssa Parma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlkLurzyYE) - Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com) - Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com) - Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com) --- For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.com Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlantic Subscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunes Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 12, 2016 • 38min

Jason Flom: Lava Records, Breaking a Band & Creating Opportunities

Jason Flom is the CEO of Lava Records and Lava Music Publishing. Jason also has served as Chairman and CEO at Atlantic Records, Virgin Records and Capitol Music Group and is personally responsible for launching acts such as Kid Rock, Katy Perry, and Lorde.In 1995, he founded Lava Records as a joint venture with Atlantic Records, which turned out to be one of the most successful startups in music business history. The New Yorker described Jason as “one of the most successful record men of the past 20 years...known for his specialty in delivering ‘monsters.’As well as his career in music, Jason is also a leading philanthropist who has long championed various political and social causes. He has demonstrated his commitment to social justice as a founding member of the Innocence Project and a board member of Families Against Mandatory Minimums, the Drug Policy Alliance and the Legal Action Center.Highlights:-We hear how Jason started as a trainee field merchandiser at Atlantic, and how he thought it was the greatest job in the world- Jason believes it’s important to be respectful and treat everyone well, as we’re all the same- We hear about how Jason worked his way up through Atlantic and the highlights along the way- We hear the story behind how Jason started Lava Records- Jason tells us about how he posed as The 40 Year Old Virgin to celebrate his move to Virgin Records- Jason believes society should treat drug problems as a medical problem rather than a criminal problem- We hear about a new organisation Jason has started - The Church of Rock and Roll (and it’s the only church Ross and Marcio would join!)- The two most important things in the music business are the song and the singer- You can have a hit song with a great song and not so great singer, but not the other way around- Jason would love to find another iconic rock band- We hear how Jason broke 30 Seconds To Mars, which included the threat of a hunger strike at MTV- It’s less important to be in a music hub now, as artists can be more easily discovered online- Jason admits that Steve “Renman” Rennie would beat him in a game of golf- “Fashion over function, but substance over style” - Jason Flom- Jason theorizes that Bette Middler and The Riddler would be the same person- Jason throws the Monty Hall problem and it blows everyone’s mind- "The worst rap lyricist is probably better than the best rock lyricist right now" - Jason FlomAdvice:- Getting your foot in the door is everything- Get somewhere where you’re able to get into the mix and meet people- It’s up to you to make your own breaksRecommendations:- Maty Noyes- Andy Black- Clairity- Drake- Kanye West- Eminem- Lil Wayne- The White StripesGuest Links:- http://lavarecords.com- Twitter: @itsjasonflom- Facebook: facebook.com/lavarecordsUS- Instagram: @itsjasonflom / @churchofrockandrollSponsors:- Alyssa Parma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlkLurzyYE)- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 5, 2016 • 27min

Suzanne Paulinski: Mindset & Monotasking in the Music Industry

This week we welcome Suzanne Paulinski aka the Rock/Star Advocate to the show. Suzanne started out in the music industry as an intern for Atlantic Records and college rep for WEA. She managed the national street team & mid-west retail for Astralwerks (EMI) and co-founded Mad Dragon Records as she completed her music business degree. In addition to her music business experience, Suzanne is a former paralegal with a masters in psychology. Now, with The Rock/Star Advocate, she is living out her dream of helping musicians and their teams turn their passions into careers.Highlights:- We hear about Suz’s current biggest challenges in the music industry - and it’s all about artist’s priorities- Suz tells us about what mindset is and how it’s especially important for musicians- As an artist, not getting the response you want to what you’re putting out there can take it’s toll- Mindset will help you to redefine the hustle and get to a more focused and centered place- There are so many distractions out there - you need to learn how to drown out the noise and focus on your goals- “Don’t compare your behind the scenes to someone else’s highlight reel”- We talk about how constant notifications can be so disruptive and cause unnecessary anxiety- “Monotasking is the best thing ever!” - Suzanne Paulinski, 2016- Suz wants us to create #TeamRoss and #TeamMarcio shirtsAdvice:- Monotask: stay focused at the task at hand- Make sure you’re dedicating time to specific tasks without any other distractions- It takes discipline and trust in the process that monotasking vs multitasking actually helps you to get more done- Silence your notifications and don’t give in to the distractions of social media when working- Give yourself the respect to give your tasks 100%Recommendations:Amy Poehler - Yes PleaseGuest Links:- Website: http://therockstaradvocate.com/- Twitter: @rockstaradvo- Facebook: /TheRockStarAdvocate- Instagram: @rockstaradvo- The Rock/Star Summit: http://therockstaradvocate.com/rock-star-summitSponsors:- Alyssa Parma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlkL...)- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 29, 2016 • 32min

Paul Marc Rousseau: Silverstein, Touring & Record Deals

This week we’re excited to welcome Paul Marc Rousseau to the show. Paul is the lead guitarist for Canadian post-hardcore band Silverstein. Joining the band as a guitar tech initially, he was the natural choice to replace Neil Boshart after he left the band. Silverstein have sold over 1 million records worldwide, have been nominated for a Juno Award, and released their 8th album (“I Am Alive In Everything I Touch”) in 2015. In this interview, Paul shares some advice for bands going on tour, talks about the approach labels take to signing bands, and the importance of having relationships with your fans.Highlights:- Paul was a part of Silverstein’s touring family long before he joined the band as a guitarist- One of the most important parts of being on the road is the relationships you have with each other- Ross shares a story involving a passive aggressive note he left for a former flatmate- Paul shares some highlights about being on the road with Silverstein- We hear about a time where the band almost to pay €15,000 to put their instruments on board as baggage- We talk about the importance of artists meeting and talking to fans when touring- Paul commends Silverstein’s fans for speaking to them as he’s too scared to do that with his favourite artists- We hear the story of how Paul became a full time member of Silverstein- We talk about how labels are much more careful about the artists they sign and how they need to build a profile themselves first- There are so many factors to achieving longevity in the music industryAdvice:- You have to be sure that what you’re making musically is of a high enough quality to take on tour- You have to be self aware and self critical enough to know that what you’re doing is good enough for people to seeGuest Links:- Website: http://silversteinmusic.com- Twitter: @silverstein / @paulmarc- Facebook: /silversteinmusicSponsors:- Alyssa Parma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlkL...)- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 22, 2016 • 35min

Darren Magierowski: Audio Engineering, Recording Flow & Artist Psychology

Joining us this week is Darren Magierowski, head engineer at Jukasa Studios in the greater Hamilton area of Ontario. Darren has played a pivotal role in generating albums for iconic bands such as Alexisonfire, Snoop Dogg, and Protest the Hero! Darren also toured across Canada and the US with various indie bands spanning more than a decade, in addition touring across North America; working as a backline technician, stage manager, and monitor tech for bands such as Alexisonfire and Kittie.Highlights:- Marcio shares a story about how he and Darren know each other- Marcio and Darren worked together on Marcio’s “It’s Not An Excuse, It’s a Reason” album- We talk about how Chris Steele of Alexisonfire ended up playing on Marcio’s album (thanks to Darren!)- Darren tells us about some new projects he’s working on, including a documentary series for Protest the Hero- We talk about the differences between working on an album and working on a movie soundtrack- When combining music with visuals, you have to think more and go less with instincts to compliment what is happening visually- We talk about how music can completely change the tone of what’s happening on screen- We discuss how the skills you learn in different areas of your work can benefit other areas- You can use skills you learn outside your box when you’re working within your box- In the music industry, you have to be a lifelong learner- Darren wants to learn to be the best engineer he can before taking on producing- Darren talks about the British vs North American approaches to recording and which he prefers- We hear how when working with artists in the studio, a knowledge of psychology can be really helpful- In a session, things have to flow and you have to keep things moving- Darren challenges listeners to watch Marcio’s documentary and work out what “Number 3 means” #WhatIsNumber3?Advice:- Learn the fundamentals of recording by studying at a school- When going into the studio, be as prepared as you can be- Record your songs before you enter the studio so everyone knows how things should soundGuest Links:- Website: http://jukasamediagroup.com- Facebook: /jukasamediagroup- Twitter: @magiwally- Instagram: @magiwallySponsors:- Alyssa Parma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlkL...)- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 15, 2016 • 31min

Dawna Wightman: Acting, Play Writing & Risk Taking

Joining us this week is Canadian actor, playwright and author, Dawna Wightman. An apple orchard farmer turned actor, Dawna has written and starred in plays including “Life As A Pomegranate” (for which she won the Mid Town International Theatre Festival Outstanding Actress Off Broadway award), “The Hush Baby” and “Containers.” Her film/TV work includes roles in “Treatment,” “Acapulco” and “True Crimes” and she has also starred in a commercial for Ford.Highlights:- Almost 100 episodes in, Marcio still has trouble asking people for 3 things about themselves that everyone should know- We hear how Dawna changed paths from being an apple orchard farmer to actor and playwright- Dawna tells us how she felt like her life was passing by and needed to take a risk to shake things up- “If it’s not scary, it’s not a risk” - Dawna Wightman, 2016- “The biggest enemy of a great life is a good life.”- Dawna tells us about the different opportunities that are available in the country and in the city- We hear how Dawna doesn’t like to call herself an artist, but has no problem with other people calling her an artist- You shouldn’t need to “attain” something to be able to call yourself an artist- We hear about Dawna’s upcoming novel “A Yarn of Bone and Paper”- Dawna tells us about working as an actor and writer in Canada- Most artists are multi-faceted and working in many different areas of the creative industries today- Dawna shares that being a middle-aged actor is different to being a younger actor (especially when starting later in life)- Too many actors are sitting back and waiting for the phone to ring - that’s not acting, that’s just waiting around- You don’t know where someone is going to be in 5 or 10 years, so be open to working with people who are new to the industry- If you aren’t hungry for success you have to ask yourself “why not?”- We hear about Dawna’s work at Ryerson University as a simulator- Dawna likes to be people's mom - so if you want her to be yours, message herAdvice:- Write the stories and roles that aren’t being made available to you- Do your homework and find out who the best agents are- Have faith in yourself- Get feedback from other people- Find out what you’re good at- Put on a play and invite the press and see what happens!Recommendations:- Mark Datuin (Director)Guest Links:- Website: http://dawnawightman.com- Twitter: @dawnawightman- Facebook: /dawna.wightmanSponsors:- Alyssa Parma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlkL...)- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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