10 Mar 63. Money March Pt.1 DANCERS
Dancers are unique in many many ways, not least of which is our income. It comes from MANY different places, at inconsistent intervals, it’s often not taxed...
03 Mar 62. Small Girl, Big Dreams with Nika
The chapters of the Nika Kljun story read a bit like a fairy tale of a girl who followed her heart, but if you read between the lines it is the story of certainty in uncertain times. Nika is an example of dreaming big and...
24 Feb 61. Giving Black and Passing it Forward with Eartha Robinson, Will Simmons, and Dominique Kelley
This episode is equal parts education and celebration and 100% of it comes with love. Guest host Dom Kelley bridges the generational gap with two dance icons, Eartha Robinson and Big Will Simmons. Listen as these three unpack and unfold their history, Black history: past,...
17 Feb 60. Clean Up, Read Up, Open Up with Terry Santiel and Co-host Ava Flav
THIS is history right here; past, present, and future. I am honored to be co-hosting this episode with my dear friend and long time (tour time) bookend, Ava Bernstine Mitchell (aka Ava Flav). Ava is a journalist, world renowned dancer, choreographer and educator, podcast host...
05 Feb BONUS EPISODE: Half-Time Show Spectacular
Over 100 million viewers world wide, 6 minutes to set up, about $833,000.00 PER MINUTE in production costs, NO SECOND TAKES. NO PRESSURE RIGHT? This is what I live for. This is what WE live for. This is (literally) what Champions are made of. This episode...
27 Jan 57. Making Good Choices with Galen Hoo
My guest on this episode is one of the reasons I am hopeful for the future of dance… and for the world! She is bright, wise, beautiful, and a master of her craft from a young age. Today, we are joined by Galen Hooks! ...
20 Jan 56. Climbing Ladders and (literally) Jumping Through Hoops with Matty Peacock
My guest in this episode, Matty Peacock, works closely with more than “some” of today’s most influential pop sensations. The most influential thing about him, however, is not his resume...
09 Dec 50. The Voice Doctor: RAab Stevenson
When I asked RAab Stevenson (vocal coach extraordinaire) “what makes a GREAT singer?”, his answer was not what I was expecting… Listen in as we talk greatness, training, lifestyle, myths about the voice, and warnings about the recording industry. Show Notes: Quick Links: Liv's Music Video, "OVER"...
02 Dec 49. Pay Attention with Martha Nichols
For Martha Nichols’ creative process, music is King and spirit is Queen. In this episode Martha and I dig into that process and the beliefs that guide her in life and in art. She reminds us that if you want the accolades you have to...
25 Nov 48. Gratitude and Indulgence
The subject of today's episode is GRATITUDE and INDULGING. Specifically, indulging in celebrations that DON’T clumsily step on other cultures OR leave you and the top button of your pants completely undone. This episode is absolutely NOT holiday-exclusive or Thanksgiving specific. But if you allow...