As You Are

The Vortex: Urgent and Unashamed Art with Bonnie Cullum

Founded in 1988, the Vortex has established a home for artists (and butterflies) that is distinctly Austin. Combining their values with business savvy, this theatre company has navigated an ever evolving city maintaining their distinct brand -- including opening up their own bar and partnering with a favorite Italian food truck. Listen in as we discuss their journey with Bonnie Cullum.

Austin Playhouse: Theatre Legacy and Future with Lara Toner Haddock

This week we interview Lara Toner Haddock, the Producing Artistic Director of Austin Playhouse. Austin Playhouse (AP) formed in 2000, and Lara delves into how the theatre company has maintained its loyal base (including surviving the pandemic); how they center artist and staff growth; and their heroic efforts to create a permanent space that will support not only AP, but the broader community, as well. Lara is a passionate leader invested in people, which shines through this episode!

On with the Entr'acte with Sarah Fleming Walker and Adam Roberts

Austin's theatre scene is rich with musical theatre talent but lacking in productions. Luminaries, Sarah Fleming Walker and Adam Roberts, saw this gap and created Entr'acte -- a company that produces fully realized concerts of shows rarely produced and their cabaret series. Listen on as we dig into what it takes to be leaders in the arts scene and creating opportunities for a broader community.

Leaders Growing Forward in an Age of AI with Jeff Guilfoyle

The final episode in As You Are's series on AI. We've had a terrific trio of guests, including today's: Jeff Guilfoyle. Listen in on another excellent conversation around AI in business and how leaders navigate it. Jeff's passion, strategy, and drive shines through, inspiring our hosts (and our listeners).

Unlocking Potential with John Vander Gheynst

Today's extra special guest is John Vander Gheynst -- entrepreneur, executive business coach, coach of coaches, and husband to our host. Our conversation jumps right in as we discuss unlocking purpose and the profound reach we can make. We also dig into how the foundational technique and discipline practiced as a musician applies directly to his work beyond the arts.