38 episodes
The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux Courtney Rioux
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I believe actors can be happy and fulfilled before they succeed...in fact, they almost have to be. I am bringing you conversations, coaching, and personal stories of hope, resilience, and success in life (and the acting career).
From side job life to series regular, from costar, guest star, or the lead in the musical...I think every actor in Chicago and the world deserves a whole life. Acting is unlikely to fill your cup 100% of the time, so let's fill it together. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wholeartistpod/support
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Negotiating Committee Round Table - SAG-AFTRA 2023 Tentative Agreement
Courtney Rioux and Avis Boone are Co-Hosting this round table discussion with fellow negotiating committee members, Jason George, Shari Belafonte, and Danielle Towne. We cover AI concerns, the process of the negotiations, and the major gains of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Tentative Agreement. Voting ends December 5th at 5 pm PT/7 pm CT/8 pm ET and you can get more info, find your PIN, and vote at https://www.sagaftra.org/contracts2023
Check out Avis Boone's podcast That's How We Role
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Using The Creative Process as Therapy Feat. Eddie Mujica
Our guest today is Eddie Mujica. He's a Cuban-American actor, writer, director, and Emmy-winning producer.
In this episode, we talk about his viral videos on TikTok and Instagram, his creative process, auditioning for SNL. We talk about therapy, imposter syndrome, anxiety, and depression. No, it's real. You guys, I swear, it's a really fun episode. We talk about his experience in the writer's room on Zoom and in person, self-care, values, and so much more.
My intro includes information about the SAG-AFTRA 2023 Tentative agreement including info sessions, how to ask questions, and my opinion on how I'm voting as a negotiating committee member!
Check out Eddie's viral videos at: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyOTCTXrXS9/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D
And here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJRyTHYpFbxmEm97xB2Psj9nQQzbMAbiy&si=k6LOMq0hZkKM7YDA
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Living My Younger Self's Dream feat. Behzad Dabu
Actor Behzad Dabu talks about taking a leap, acting in LA vs Chicago, the actor mindset, the SAG-AFTRA Strike, and more.
Behzad Dabu is an actor, producer, and writer based out of both Los Angeles and Chicago. He grew up in Syracuse, NY, and got his BFA in Acting from Columbia College Chicago, where he also worked after college as the Senior International Admissions Officer; traveling all over the world working with students and their families on creating careers in the arts.
He has worked extensively on stage at some of the best theaters in the country, especially in Chicago, and is a proud company member at TimeLine Theatre Company which presents stories inspired by history that connect with today’s social and political issues.
On-screen, you can see him as REDACTED BC OF THE STRIKE, and on The Lion Guard. He also appeared in episodes of REDACTED; as well as various audiobooks, podcasts, and national commercials.
With a passion for working with playwrights and new play development, he originated the role of 'Amit' in "Samsara" at Victory Gardens Theatre, for which he was nominated for a Jeff Award - Best Actor. He also originated the role of 'Abe' in the Pulitzer Prize-winning and Tony-nominated play, "Disgraced" which he performed at American Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre, Berkeley Repertory, Seattle Repertory, and the Mark Taper Forum at Center Theatre Group.
Behzad strives to be a strong advocate for social justice and equality, particularly in regard to representation in the arts and media; and is a founding member of The Chicago Inclusion Project, which seeks to level the playing field and provide resources in the arts for people of color, women, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities. He is a skilled audience engagement facilitator and experienced post-show discussion leader.
Behzad is a proud member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA.
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Intuition and Play through The Artist’s Way Feat. Barbara Howlin
Actor and writer, Barbara Howlin talks about using The Artist’s Way to recover your inner artist, trust your intuition, and heal through play.
Barbara Howlin is a SAG-AFTRA actor & writer who's been guiding creatives for the last decade. She's taught actors at AMAW and various studios around Los Angeles. Barbara is also a Reiki Master guiding people in energy expansion & healing. As founder of The Howling Hive, she leads groups and one-on-one sessions to help us all embrace creative healing for a life of play, ease & exploration.
Get $15 off Barbara's Artist's Way Group with the code WHOLEARTIST!
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Freedom through Clarity with Courtney and Bex
Financial fears, abundance, doing what you can where you are right now (even in an actor's strike)...Courtney coaches Bex Marsh through all this and more in a Clarity Session.
Bex Marsh is an Asian-American actor, producer, writer, and former college baller and a producer on The Whole Artist Pod!
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An update post Clarity Session from Bex: "I’ve really been focusing on taking as many mini-day trips as I can since our clarity session. I surprised my partner with a quick trip to the Ojai farmers market in a small mountain town about an hour and a half outside of LA. It was fun, spontaneous, and magical for both of us. It definitely added a “pep in my step” for the following week. I was even inspired to make a quick reel on ig about it! https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxDq_IyLh6I/?igshid=MWZjMTM2ODFkZg==
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What Is For You Is For You Feat. Emmy-Nominated Shantira Jackson
Courtney Rioux and guest host, Bex Marsh, talk with Shantira Jackson about spirituality as part of the creative process, career and personal successes, setting boundaries, quitting a writing job for a toxic host, rest, and more.
Shantira Jackson is an Emmy-nominated writer/performer based in Los Angeles. She has written for REDACTED FOR THE STRIKE, its spinoff REDACTED, REDACTED Show, and the REDACTED reboot. She's a member of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA. In her free time, she likes gardening and going to bed early.
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Customer Reviews
What a Great Podcast!
Courtney is a super host and listener ! She finds wonderful talent to join her and they provide us with deep insights to our industry and life at large . Rarely can I listen to just one episode at a time ! Make it two !
So good!
I started listening when a few of my friends were on as guests, but now I’m hooked! I really don’t like listening to industry podcasts because it’s my entire life and I use podcasts as a break, but this one is so well done, interesting, fun, and a really healthy resource for actors. Bravo Courtney! :)
Not just for actors
I am really loving this podcast. I started listening because I was interested in the lives of actors, as I have many actor friends - but I have gotten so much out of this lovely gem of a podcast! Courtney is really a good interviewer, so conversational and curious, and knows what she’s talking about. She has a way of making this relatable for us non-performer types. And, the episode on cults....magic!