14 episodes
Entrepreneurs & Artists with Tiffany Aurora Tiffany Aurora Studios
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Entrepreneurs and artists have this in common: They take risks, try new things, and are continually growing. On this show, we talk about the highs and lows of the creative journey, what it’s like to interact with audiences and customers, practical skills for staying in the game, and how to keep our focus on the things that matter most.
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13: Michael Amato on Preserving a Memory through a Planted Aquarium & Shifting Habits and Services So Your Business Can Grow
Michael Amato is an entrepreneur and the founder of Fresh Flow Aquatics. Fresh Flow Aquatics services all-natural freshwater ecosystem aquariums, helping you design and care for a beautiful planted aquarium. In our conversation, we talked about where Mike goes for inspiration for his aquascaping designs, the joys and stresses of owning a small business, how his personal habits and business services have had to shift as his business grows, and the importance of having people in your life who support you.
Fresh Flow Aquatics: https://www.freshflowaquatics.com/ Fresh Flow Aquatics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpXUpw-vSH1flphqUCi3jeA Contact Mike for a digital consult: michael@freshflowaquatics.com
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Books mentioned in this episode:
1. Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell2. The Right Call: What Sports Teach Us about Work and Life by Sally Jenkins
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This show is hosted by Tiffany Aurora: https://tiffanyaurora.com
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12: Andrew Auseon on “Spellbinders,” What Video Games Teach Us about Storytelling, & Approaching Work in a Way That Feels Energizing
Andrew Auseon is an author, writer, and game developer. His most recent novel, Spellbinders: The Not-So-Chosen One, tells the story of Ben, a 12-year-old boy whose parents have recently divorced, he's had to move to a new town, he's feeling kind of lost, and he's longing for someone to remind him that he's still special, the hero of his own story. In this conversation, we talked about intentionally creating space for reader agency inside a story, how the narratives of books and video games align and differ, leaning into and honoring the things in life that give us energy, creating special memories with your kids, and much more.
Andrew Auseon: http://www.andrewauseon.com/Spellbinders Books: https://www.spellbindersbooks.com/
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This show is hosted by Tiffany Aurora: https://tiffanyaurora.com
If you are enjoying this podcast, please take a moment to Follow the Show wherever you listen to podcasts. Ratings and reviews on Apple Podcasts and Spotify are also appreciated.
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11: Haze Kim on Street Dance, Feeling Powerful On Stage, and Friends Who Help You Grow and Feel Safe
New York-based dancer, model, and movement artist Soyeon "Haze" Kim has been exploring street dance for over 10 years, specializing in waving and animation. Her recent work includes global campaigns with PUMA, Converse, FootAction, and Nike x Nordstrom, and Music Videos for Disclosure, Ambar Lucid and Pink Sweat. She has performed at NYFW, Apollo Theatre, NYPL at Lincoln Center, LayeRhythm and Jamaican Performing Arts Center, as well as competing in international battles for Juste Debout, Versa-Style Anniversary, and Freestyle Session.
Haze joined me on the podcast to talk about what it was like to move to the United States from Korea, how dance differs between the two countries, the way that dance makes her feel powerful and gives her a platform to express her identity as a woman, and how finding the right group of friends helped her grow as a person and a dancer.
Soyeon Haze Kim: https://www.hazekim.com/Soyeon Haze Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hazeyeon/
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This show is hosted by Tiffany Aurora: https://tiffanyaurora.com
If you are enjoying this podcast, please take a moment to Follow the Show wherever you listen to podcasts. Ratings and reviews on Apple Podcasts and Spotify are also appreciated.
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10: Mike Drucker on Stand-Up Comedy, Sharing First Drafts, and Embracing Kindness in Comedy
Mike Drucker is an eight time Emmy-nominated writer and comedian living in New York. He's written for The Tonight Show, Bill Nye Saves the World, and Adam Ruins Everything, as well as serving as head writer and executive producer on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.
Mike stopped by the podcast this week to chat about life as a stand-up comedian in New York, how to get better (instead of giving up) when you have a rough night, the importance of sharing and getting feedback on a first draft, and his choice to embrace kindness in his comedy.
Mike Drucker Substack: https://mikedrucker.substack.com/ Mike Drucker on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mikedrucker
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This show is hosted by Tiffany Aurora: https://tiffanyaurora.com
If you are enjoying this podcast, please take a moment to Follow the Show wherever you listen to podcasts. Ratings and reviews on Apple Podcasts and Spotify are also appreciated.
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9: Young Vo on Writing Children’s Books, Landing Your First Book Deal, and Embracing Mistakes as Necessary for Growth
Young Vo is an animator, illustrator, and author. His children's book Gibberish is an insightful and moving story about a young boy named Dat who moves to the United States and really struggles, because everything around him sounds like gibberish.
In this episode, we talked about Young's experience as a children's book author, how he landed his first book deal with Arthur Levine (the U.S. editor of the Harry Potter series), the importance of being teachable and seeking out feedback, and much more.
Young Vo: http://www.youngvoart.com/
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This show is hosted by Tiffany Aurora: https://tiffanyaurora.com
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8: Emma Snyder on Owning Bookstores, Learning To Ask for Help, and the Surprising Satisfaction of the Entrepreneurial Life
Emma Snyder, owner of The Ivy Bookshop and Bird in Hand Cafe & Bookstore, joined me this week to discuss her surprising journey to entrepreneurship, her earliest memories with books, how books can build connection and community, the brilliance of a great architectural design, and the feelings of empowerment that arise from learning to ask for help.
Writers and authors: Emma also threw in some tips for ways you can build connections with indy bookstores in your community.
The Ivy Bookshop: https://www.theivybookshop.com/
Bird in Hand Cafe & Bookstore: https://www.birdinhandcafe.com/
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This show is hosted by Tiffany Aurora: https://tiffanyaurora.com
If you are enjoying this podcast, please take a moment to Follow the Show wherever you listen to podcasts. Ratings and reviews on Apple Podcasts and Spotify are also appreciated.
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