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116. Money March Pt. 3 – Put the FUN in Fundraising with Geri Brown Mar 16, 2022

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We’ve all heard the “starving artist” narrative; you work, you struggle, and you end up broke trying to pursue your dreams. Geri here is proof that that no longer has to be your story. You can be an artist AND be paid a living wage.

In this episode Geri Brown, certified fundraising expert and owner of companies such as; The Dance Education Equity Association & Liberate Artists, shares her top 3 tips for fundraising. Dana and Geri dig into the details about how Geri manages to run 4 successful companies and how she has made fundraising fun for herself. They also dig into abuse in the dance industry and share resources where survivors can go for support.

Ready to start funding your dreams? This episode is the one for you! If you want to dig into this episode a little deeper visit thedanawilson.com/shop and download our worksheet for ep 116. It’ll take you through how to grow your business and build a solid fundraising plan.

Trigger Warning: Topics of suicide and sexual, mental, and physical abuse are talked about in this episode

Show Notes:

Learn about the Dance Education Equity Association
Learn about Liberate Artists
Donate to the Always Enough Foundation
Follow these accounts on Twitter for more financial resources: MacTheVC.eth @galeforcevc Franklin Leonard Arlin Hamilton Karen Spencer
Connect with Geri Brown
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115. Money March Pt. 2 – Your Spending Identity Statement Mar 09, 2022

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Last week’s episode taught you how to calculate your fixed expenses, your past three years AGI, and your total debt. Now, we are talking about how to evaluate your spending so you can accomplish your biggest, boldest, wildest dreams. Using a modified version of one of my favorite exercises from The Money Book (by Joseph D’Agnese and Denise Kiernan), you’ll learn how to use (very) basic math and mind management to make serious gains on your financial goals.
What you’ll learn:

My 3 tier goal structure
Your biggest variable expenses, and how much they cost you
How to use thought work to save money

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IRS get transcript online: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

Call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040

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114. Money March Pt. 1 – THREE NUMBERS YOU NEED TO KNOW! Mar 02, 2022

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Welcome to Money March 2022! If you’re interested in making money moves, you have to know where you stand. This is the first episode of a five part series and we are starting with the essentials. Today you’ll learn about the three numbers you need to know in order to frame your current financial snapshot. If you have money goals, you must start with a clear and honest picture of where you are now. You must start here… To get “there”!

Here’s what you’ll learn:

The three numbers you NEED TO KNOW to get (and stay) on top of your finances
What to include (and not include) when calculating your fixed expenses

What AGI is, and how to find it on previous years tax returns
The difference between good and bad debt

Quicklinks:

Money March Worksheets: https://www.thedanawilson.com/shop

IRS get transcript online: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

Call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040

Get The Money Book

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113. Living Free and Finding Balance with Brian Nicholson Feb 23, 2022

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Joining me on the pod today is the kid orange himself, Brian Nicholson! Brian is one half of the creative duo, with his twin brother Scott, for all your favorite pop stars. We get to talking about the importance of his family bond and how Brian managed to find a healthy work life balance amongst all of his iconic moments on stage. If you're looking for a new way to show up to auditions, classes, and your life, then this episode is the one for you!

What you’ll learn:

Putting together looks you love and the reason we love Drag Queens
What Brian looks for when hiring dancers for Tours
How to operate as an individual… In groups!
Brian and Scott’s broad strokes when creating for tour

Quicklinks:

Fear & Clothing: https://www.amazon.com/Fear-Clothing-Unbuckling-American-Style/dp/0393081893

Miley Cyrus VMA’s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0rew6N_cS0

Take Class w/ Brian & Scott Nicholson Tuesday’s @ 7PM at Millinium Dance Complex in Los Angeles CA: https://millenniumdancecomplex.com/schedule/

Orange Twin Rescue: https://orangetwinsrescue.com/

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112. Trumpet Your Talent All of the Time with Gary Imhoff Feb 16, 2022

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Buckle up everyone! This week’s guest is one of the most mentioned people on the podcast and one of the most influential people in my creative life! Gary Imhoff was my acting teacher for many years, but he is much much more than an acting teacher, and in this episode we dig into much much more than performing! We talk about willingness and winning, technique and teaching, and yes, we also talk about what makes people attractive. This episode is all about finding whatever works for you and working in a way that frees you into your own natural and unique artistry.

Here’s what you’ll learn.

Where our tradition of celebrating WINS at the top of every episode comes from
Gary’s tried tested and true model for feedback
What makes dancers and actors the same… And different!
The difference between good and bad pride
Why Gary doesn’t allow auditing
Why so many women reject playing portraying and embracing their own sexuality
And lots more, I mean really… it’s non-stop.

Quicklinks:

Workshops: https://garyimhoff.net/index.html/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyimhoffartistsworkshops/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGxSIYLVQdx68qHESQXbLlQ

Kathryn Hunter in The Tragedy of Macbeth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VAXElyAJyg

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Bonus Episode: Happy Hour Q&A with WTMMCOMM Feb 14, 2022

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This marks a FIRST, but certainly not the last Words That Move Me Community HAPPY HOUR! Wine isn’t the only thing sparkling in this episode my friend. I come ALIVE talking about my most embarrassing moment on stage, then we have a special guest appearance by Marty Kudelka and we learn that the members of WTMMCOMM have at least one thing in common: Bernie Sanders in Mittens… ON SHIRTS! Join us for a sip, some stories, and a giggle, AND if you haven’t already, become a member just in time for #MoneyMarch !!! It’s gonna be great!

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Donate to the Words That Move Me Community

WTMM Membership: Join Here

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111. This Episode Hits SO HARD because… Popin Pete Feb 09, 2022

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Today I am talking to the Legendary Popin’ Pete, and you can hear my ear to ear smile in my voice! In addition to being dance history royalty, Pete is one of my favorite dancers, teachers, and straight talkers. He is the first person I turn to when I am looking for a pointed perspective… That’s probably dramatically different from my own. So, if you want to have your mind blown, or if you’ve ever used the word POP in a sentence, or if you’re interested in having a 40+ year career doing something that you love, then this episode is for you!

Here’s what you’ll learn:

How Popin’ Pete learned Popping and Boogaloo from his brother Sam

The difference between Hitting and Popping
What street dance on the west coast was like 40 years ago
The difference between dancers and athletes

Quicklinks:

Halftime Show Article: https://deadline.com/2022/01/super-bowl-halftime-show-sag-aftra-deal-dancers-payment-1234919864/amp/

Battle with Iron Mike: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8arlQUVRes4&t=301s

Toni Basil’s Swan Lake:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbBzyTJPt30

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110. Taking Care IN Business with the Wing It Girl, Cat Rendic Feb 02, 2022

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Cat Rendic comes from a long line of Entertainment business lineage. In this episode, we talk about the thrills of performing, choreographing, and teaching and their subtle differences between the three. We talk about trial and error in the beginning stages of starting your business, and we dig into how to take criticism. We talk about heels (the shoe) and knees (the body part) and how we find ourselves feeling good and dancing SEXY.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
Why validation doesn’t equal VALUE

How to put a price tag on your programs, your services and yourself!

Why it's important to NOT do away with self-doubt

Our definition of SEXY!

The code word for Baby Oil for dancers on tour ;-)

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109. I Got Covid A.K.A. A Private Lesson in NOT Wrestling with Reality Jan 26, 2022

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I’m super lucky (and grateful) that the worst part of having Covid (for me) was emotional pain. In this episode, I dig into the difference between painful sensations (like a cough) and painful emotions (like guilt), and why it is so important to experience them both. This distinction is so important for physical performers in high stakes circumstances like dancers and choreographers. In this episode, I explain that managing your mind around a circumstance isn’t the same as choosing happy thoughts. If you are a person who is a HUMAN, this one's for you, and this is what you’ll learn:

The difference between physical and emotional pain.
What happens when we avoid both types of pain.
Why avoiding our unwanted emotions is dangerous.

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108. How to Think Like a Boss with Maud Arnold Jan 19, 2022

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Let’s say this episode is a grocery store... It has one of a kind quirky goodies with a focus on affordability like Trader Joes, it’s ALL organic like Whole Foods, it’s direct from the source like a Farmers Market, and it is HIGH FREAKN QUALITY like Erewhon (which ironically gets a shout out today). The only difference is that this episode is FREE… but it really is a one stop shop. This episode has everything that might be on your list for self improvement and career navigation INCLUDING

-my future self technique

- The difference between finding the silver lining and toxic positivity

- Thoughts on gratitude and being a team player while climbing the crew list ladder

- Navigating your offers to work for free

- Using a Money Diary to save and spending intentionally

Enjoy filling up your heart cart with Maud!

Quicklinks:

Episode 3 with Chloe Arnold: Dance Lessons are Life Lessons with Chloe Arnold

Chloe and Maud Foundation: https://www.chloeandmaud.com/foundation

Maud Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maudiepooh/?hl=en

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