Episode #138
138. But What Do You Actually Want with Jennifer Apple
What if the career you’ve been chasing isn’t actually the career you want? In her first official solo episode, Jennifer gets vulnerable about stepping outside her own comfort zone to unpack something she keeps seeing in her coaching sessions: artists working SO hard toward the things they've been told they're supposed to want, without stopping to ask, Wait, do I actually want this? From Broadway and representation to booking the job and feeling “behind,” Jennifer breaks down how to get underneath the shoulds, understand the why behind what you want, and use your core values to make choices that actually feel like yours. So grab a notebook, get ready to ask yourself some potentially uncomfortable questions, and see what comes up when you let yourself be really honest about what YOU actually want. ______________________________________________________________ Jennifer Apple is an actor, coach, writer, and podcast host from NYC, who is in playful pursuit of truth, vulnerability, & empathy in the arts. She originated the role of Anna in the 10x Tony Award-winning "The Band's Visit" First National Tour and received the Elliott Norton Award for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical for Dina in "The Band’s Visit" at the Huntington/SpeakEasy Stage. With performances at regional theaters like The Huntington Theatre, Shakespeare & Company, Chautauqua Theater Company, American Conservatory Theater, Goodspeed Musicals, and Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Jennifer has made her mark on both stage and screen, with TV credits including a recurring role on "Law & Order: SVU" and "New Amsterdam." She has an MFA in Acting from the American Conservatory Theater, has workshopped numerous new plays and musicals, and lent her voice to multiple original cast recordings. Jennifer’s mission as a sought after acting coach is to empower others to embody their truest selves, so they can confidently and authentically express themselves with integrity in everything they do. She specializes in helping artists find new monologues through Monologue Sourcing, teaches strategy for breaking down text, and prepares folks for BFA/MFA auditions and last-minute auditions. She also teaches masterclasses and workshops virtually and in-person for schools, universities and theater programs all around the country, specifically within the framework of her Empowered Artist Intensive container. Jennifer is the founder and executive director of the Empowered Artist Collective, a community for women and non-binary artists to help foster sustainable and thriving careers in the arts. She hosts the Empowered Artist Collective Podcast, sharing valuable insights and advice for artists at all stages of their journeys. Discover more at www.JenniferApple.net or www.EmpoweredArtistCollective.com and follow her journey on Instagram at @JenniferApple_ and the podcast at @EmpoweredArtistCollective. ______________________________________________________________ Download the FREE Monologue Selection Toolkit: www.jenniferapple.net/freebie Want to coach with Jennifer? Schedule a session here! Learn more about Jennifer Apple: www.jenniferapple.net Jennifer Apple’s IG: @JenniferApple_ EAC IG: @EmpoweredArtistCollective EAC TikTok: @EmpowerArtistCollective Learn more: https://www.empoweredartistcollective.com/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.empoweredartistcollective.com/newslettersignup Check Out Our Merch: https://empoweredartistcollective.threadless.com Any thoughts you'd like to share? Email us at EmpoweredArtistCollective@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
