It’s true that sometimes changing direction and trying something different can be helpful in life. Seeking new opportunities and experiences can lead to personal growth and a wider range of skills and knowledge. Stay open-minded. Take intelligent and calculated risks. Go for great. The post EP65 | Changing Direction first appeared on LaurieTALKS. The post EP65 | Changing Direction appeared first on LaurieTALKS ..read more

Could taking responsibility for what you know – enhance your life in any way? Audio: @k.sounds.audio The post EP64 | Responsible for What Know first appeared on LaurieTALKS. The post EP64 | Responsible for What Know appeared first on LaurieTALKS ..read more

Take care of your money. And, eventually, your money will take care of you.   As artists and entrepreneurs, we don’t always have the luxury of consistent income – especially at the beginning of our careers.   Show business is, by its nature, episodic. Opportunities available today may not be available tomorrow.   Seasonal or […] The post EP63 | Rich Money Choices first appeared on LaurieTALKS. The post EP63 | Rich Money Choices appeared first on LaurieTALKS ..read more

Episode 61 of LaurieTALKS, is all about the importance of valuing and taking care of your body as a dancer. Let’s begin with simple stuff like using the handrail when descending stairs, and not dancing on cement. In this episode I share two stories: Falling down the stairs Using a wooden door as a solution […] The post EP61 | Falling Down Stairs first appeared on LaurieTALKS. The post EP61 | Falling Down Stairs appeared first on LaurieTALKS ..read more

Standing up for yourself and being assertive is not about being rude, pushy, mean, or aggressive. It’s about finding a way for you to be comfortable when asking for what you want in a way that respects others and that others respect. If you don’t feel good about yourself, you lose power because you think […] The post EP60 | Watch How You Talk to Me first appeared on LaurieTALKS. The post EP60 | Watch How You Talk to Me appeared first on LaurieTALKS ..read more

What does having a goal do for you? Goals provide direction. They also provide a way to see beyond today. Many experts on the subject of goal setting seem to agree on one thing: the importance of writing goals down and reviewing them often. You know how movement clarifies choreography, right? Your thoughts concerning your […] The post Think with Ink: Goal Setting 101 first appeared on LaurieTALKS. The post Think with Ink: Goal Setting 101 appeared first on LaurieTALKS ..read more

A cynical mindset obliterates hope and is a massive barrier to anything good. No one gets through life untested. If you’re picking up on what the TALK is about, I’m grateful. Thank you. Thanks also for the support. Please continue to like, subscribe, rate, review, and/or share. @k.sounds.audio www.laurietalks.com/ @LaurieTALKS The post EP59 | When I Was the Ultimate Cynic first appeared on LaurieTALKS. The post EP59 | When I Was the Ultimate Cynic appeared first on LaurieTALKS ..read more

Thanks to new tools and advances in consumer technologies, now anyone with passion and a smartphone can release authentic and engaging content to large audiences. An ever-growing number of empowered individuals are using social media platforms as a marketplace for leveraging their skills and finding new ways to make a living. The reduced costs of […] The post EP58 | Self Directed Career Paths first appeared on LaurieTALKS. The post EP58 | Self Directed Career Paths appeared first on LaurieTALKS ..read more

People receive astounding benefits simply by asking for them. Yet surprisingly, asking—one of the most powerful success tools of all—is a challenge for many. If you’re not asking, ask yourself why not. Whether you want to get a raise, a donation, a room with a view, a discount, a free trial class, top-secret information, a […] The post Ask and It Is Given first appeared on LaurieTALKS. The post Ask and It Is Given appeared first on LaurieTALKS ..read more

 “You can start with nothing. And out of nothing, and out of no way, a way will be made.” This Michael Beckwith quote gives me life. Big dreamer, please direct no energy toward doubtful thoughts. Make yourself available to your possibilities because your possibilities are your fuel. Stand up and cheer yourself on. The post EP57 | No Road Map for Careers in Entertainment first appeared on LaurieTALKS. The post EP57 | No Road Map for Careers in Entertainment appeared first on LaurieTALKS ..read more