No, But Really, What Do You Do?

No, but really, what do you do as an actor and producer (part 2)? Inclusive, accessible, representative. These are some of the core tenets that Cori & Ian and the rest of their creative partners at Via Brooklyn have built into their theatre company. In the second half of our conversation about their work we dive into the physical and emotional technical skills they use as actors, as well as what they’ve learned along the way about running a theatre as a business. They share the core questions they ask themselves and their creative partners when engaging in new productions, and advice for individuals moving into the arts. Learn more about Via Brooklyn at viabrooklyn.org [https://www.viabrooklyn.org/] Plus, following the examples of activists, societal leaders and other content creators about being a better ally, I start today’s episode with a brief overview of two Black Theatre organizations I researched and am now following to diversify my social media feeds and expand my exposure to black theatre. Check these out and search for other diverse organizations in your community. https://blacktheatrematters.org/ [https://blacktheatrematters.org/] https://penumbratheatre.org/ [https://penumbratheatre.org/]

No, but really, what do you do as an actor and producer? Cori & Ian are actors, theatre producers, and a married couple who split their time and careers between the US and UK, so we have a lot to unpack in Part 1 of our interview. Today, they share what it’s like to have to defend acting as a career choice to people outside the industry, preparing for “the business of the business,” the benefits of of creating your own opportunities in the arts and how the pandemic is impacting regional theatre. Learn more about Via Brooklyn at viabrooklyn.org [https://www.viabrooklyn.org/] 2:49 - What do you do for a living? 7:35 - What is a day in the life of an actor and producer? 10:30 - How do you prepare for “the business of the business”? 17:42 - Differences between stage and screen work and US vs UK markets 27:41 - How did you get into acting as a job? 36:40 - What do people get wrong or not know about acting as a job? 41:33 - What do you know about the history of theatre/acting and what do you see for its future? Follow on IG @nobutreallypod [https://www.instagram.com/nobutreallypod/]

May 6-12 is National Nurses Weekand the World Health Organization named 2020 the year of the nurse & midwife, a fitting designation made even more apt by the world’s current situation. But what are the daily requirements of the job beyond what we’ve all seen on TV? How do you forge connections with patients and families in their most vulnerable and trying times? And what does it feel like when you see a recovered patient get to just be a kid again? Molly tells me about the ins and outs of working with patients, parents and the hundreds of other less visible but no less critical hospital staff who all play a role in offering the best treatment they can. Happy 200th birthday, Florence! Molly also shares how modern nursing has its roots on the battlefield, beginning with Florence Nightingale’s efforts to tend to wounded soldiers in the Crimean War. Take a moment to thank the nurses and healthcare workers in your life this week. They’re carrying on her legacy. - About your job – 1:33 - About your skills – 21:24 - About your field – 34:24 - About your challenges and successes – 41:33 Follow on IG @nobutreallypod [https://www.instagram.com/nobutreallypod/] For more information about the Year of the Nurse & Midwife: https://anayearofthenurse.org/ [https://anayearofthenurse.org/] https://www.who.int/news-room/campaigns/year-of-the-nurse-and-the-midwife-2020 [https://www.who.int/news-room/campaigns/year-of-the-nurse-and-the-midwife-2020]

No, but really, what do you do as a brand manager? Christine explains the ins and outs of influencer marketing, developing authentic messages that resonate with shoppers and helping every department in her company see the value they provide to their consumers every day. Plus, her advice to aspiring (and current!) marketers? Soak up information. Always have the drive to learn. - About your job – 1:36 - About your skills – 22:28 - About your company – 26:24 - About your challenges and successes – 34:12 Follow on IG @nobutreallypod [https://www.instagram.com/nobutreallypod/] Find Veggies Made Great in your local stores at www.veggiesmadegreat.com [https://www.veggiesmadegreat.com]

No, but really, what do you do in compliance? Rebecca shares how many different ways compliance officers act as partners in their business: to the sales and trading teams she interacts with daily on the trading floor; to the industry regulators writing new rules that her group later helps to implement; to the technology teams that build the systems and infrastructure to ensure the business can comply with regulations. Plus, she highlights the importance of PowerPoint skills! - About your job – 1:01 - About your skills – 11:28 - About your team and industry engagement – 17:10 - About your challenges and successes – 22:17 Follow on IG @nobutreallypod [https://www.instagram.com/nobutreallypod/]