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Here I write about it all. Personal life, artist life, business, health and wellness and more! I’m an Artist, Podcaster, Educator, Speaker, Actor, Dreamer, Wife, Mother & Hope Filled Cheerleader of Creative Career Humans! I’m also a professional performing artist, creative career expert, global arts educator, self-care driven as heck achiever and a well travelled, romance loving wife, passionate parent and official adventure chaser for my family of four.

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I like it salty and sweet

Fitting in a workout, navigating auditions & acting, managing stress, building community, & more.

A Day in my Life as a Working Mom: Actress and Wellness Enthusiast!

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As a freelance performer, your next booking is always on the horizon! But what happens in between?

Secrets to Staying Performance-Ready When You’re Not Booking!

Artist Life

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Maximizing screen time can make kids irritable while on long trips, but packing a creative backpack helps!

Best Creative Travel Toys For Kids Aged 6-12!

Personal

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Get back the richness of your artist life: stop faking it and truly thrive. Heidi Rew and I chat.

Get Back Joy: Overcome Rejection & Set Money Goals.

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The real life of the majority of Hollywood Actors. A chat with Sam Valentine host of One Broke Actress.

One Broke Actress, The Real Life of a Hollywood Actor

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Why do so many people crave fame, followers and popularity in life?

Fame & Followers: Why Do I Crave Being Famous?

Podcast

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Body image approval might feel like an overwhelming destination for performers after years of struggle.

Coping With Body Image Issues As Performers

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The art of healthy eating can be confusing for many. Confusion, shame, and control issues abound.

The Art of Healthy Eating

Artist Life

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Juggling all that life can bring

Let’s talk about how to juggle a performing arts career! Being a performer can be a life juggle.

How to Juggle a Performing Arts Career

Artist Life

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Shanda Sumpter talks to artists about creating wealth.

Time to make money & become a rich artist not a poor artist. Performing artists do not need to be broke.

Make Money Rich Artist or Poor Artist

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Ever feel less productive than you'd like to with your artistic goals? Try layering your values into your week as an artist. Then allow these to guide your productivity as you rehearse, perform and create. Post this PDF on your wall and remind yourself daily to mix up how you approach your artististic work. 

Artist's Values Workbook PDF

Better than Free Ice Cream!

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Emailing you bite sized tips and the golden tid bits from me but not freaking every day (who else hates that)?!