The Artist Behind the Art

The Artist Behind the Art is a podcast designed to help performers thrive on and off the stage. Through honest conversations, coaching, and real-world strategies, you’ll learn how to prepare, perform, and create a career that’s sustainable, rewarding, and unforgettable.

The Artist Behind the Art is a education podcast hosted by Jennifer, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jennifer hosts The Artist Behind the Art, a education show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #25

  Comparison Isn't the Enemy : How Inspiration Shapes Authenticity

  Aug 10, 202613 minS1

  Comparison is part of every artist's journey, but it doesn't have to keep you stuck. In this episode of The Artist Behind the Art , Jennifer explores how to transform comparison into curiosity, admiration, and authentic artistic growth. Learn how to use the artists who inspire you as clues to discovering your own unique voice instead of measuring yourself against theirs. In this episode: ✨ Why comparison is a normal part of the creative process ✨ The difference between comparison and admiration ✨ How Social Comparison Theory explains why we compare ourselves ✨ A practical exercise to turn inspiration into action ✨ How curiosity and experimentation help you develop your authentic artistic voice Sometimes the artists who inspire you aren't showing you what you're missing... They're showing you what's possible. Thanks so much for listening to The Artist Behind the Art . This podcast exists to support performers in building sustainable, aligned, and castable careers — beyond just the skills. ✨ Work With Me: Own the Stage Act Creation Mentorship I’m currently building the next round of Own the Stage: Act Creation Mentorship . If you feel like you have the talent—but when it comes to act creation, something just isn’t fully clicking—this is for you. Most of the time, it’s not a complete overhaul. It’s a few missing tools and a few shifts in how you’re approaching the process. That’s what takes you from second-guessing your work to becoming the artist who is ready to go for the opportunities you actually want. If that resonates, I’d love to connect. Email me at jennifer@aretementorship.com Or DM me on Instagram at The Artist Behind the Art Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartistbehindtheart/ Remember — you already have what it takes. The question is: are you ready to prove it to yourself? Until next time — show up big and own the stage.

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  Episode #24

  Creating a New Act? Start Here First. The Three Questions Every Artist Should Answer Before They Begin.

  Jul 27, 20267 minS1

  Creating a great act doesn't start with choreography—it starts with clarity. In this episode, Jennifer shares the three questions every artist should answer before stepping into the creative process. Whether you're creating for a casting submission, competition, festival, client, or personal project, these questions will help you make stronger creative decisions and build an act with purpose. In this episode: Why your act needs to exist Who you're creating it for What your act truly needs to accomplish Why you need to let it exist before you can refine it Your next great act starts here. Thanks so much for listening to The Artist Behind the Art . This podcast exists to support performers in building sustainable, aligned, and castable careers — beyond just the skills. ✨ Work With Me: Own the Stage Act Creation Mentorship I’m currently building the next round of Own the Stage: Act Creation Mentorship . If you feel like you have the talent—but when it comes to act creation, something just isn’t fully clicking—this is for you. Most of the time, it’s not a complete overhaul. It’s a few missing tools and a few shifts in how you’re approaching the process. That’s what takes you from second-guessing your work to becoming the artist who is ready to go for the opportunities you actually want. If that resonates, I’d love to connect. Email me at jennifer@aretementorship.com Or DM me on Instagram at The Artist Behind the Art Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartistbehindtheart/ Remember — you already have what it takes. The question is: are you ready to prove it to yourself? Until next time — show up big and own the stage.

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  Episode #23

  Improvisation: The Creative Habit That Changes Everything

  Jul 13, 202619 minS1

  What if improvisation was your creative partner and not scary... What if it was simply about discovering what's already inside you? In this episode of The Artist Behind the Art , Jennifer explores why improvisation is one of the most valuable creative tools a performer can develop. Whether you're creating a new act, exploring character, or feeling stuck in the choreography process, improvisation creates space for curiosity, experimentation, and artistic growth. Instead of searching for the perfect movement or waiting until you have the entire plan figured out, this episode will help you approach creativity with less pressure and more possibility. In this episode: ✨ Why improvisation is about finding possibilities—not perfect answers ✨ The mindset shift that unlocks creativity ✨ Why "getting oil on the canvas" matters before refining your work ✨ Three practical approaches to improvisation you can use immediately ✨ How to identify the creative gaps in your act ✨ Letting your music become your creative partner ✨ Using movement you already know to discover something new ✨ Why resistance is often pointing toward your next breakthrough ✨ Simple ways to add creative constraints that spark new ideas ✨ How improvisation helps you uncover your unique artistic voice Your first draft isn't supposed to be your masterpiece. Its job is simply to exist. Because every improvisation session leaves clues—and every act begins with the courage to explore. Thanks so much for listening to The Artist Behind the Art . This podcast exists to support performers in building sustainable, aligned, and castable careers — beyond just the skills. ✨ Work With Me: Own the Stage Act Creation Mentorship I’m currently building the next round of Own the Stage: Act Creation Mentorship . If you feel like you have the talent—but when it comes to act creation, something just isn’t fully clicking—this is for you. Most of the time, it’s not a complete overhaul. It’s a few missing tools and a few shifts in how you’re approaching the process. That’s what takes you from second-guessing your work to becoming the artist who is ready to go for the opportunities you actually want. If that resonates, I’d love to connect. 📩 Email me at jennifer@aretementorship.com 📲 Or DM me on Instagram at The Artist Behind the Art 🎙 Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartistbehindtheart/ Remember — you already have what it takes. The question is: are you ready to prove it to yourself? Until next time — show up big and own the stage.

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  Episode #22

  The Things No One Teaches You About Building a Circus Career

  Jun 30, 202621 minS1

  The stage is what we work for. But it's everything in between the performances that often shapes the opportunities that come next. In this solo episode of The Artist Behind the Art , Jennifer shares a collection of career lessons, observations, and practical advice that every circus artist should revisit throughout their career. Some of these ideas came from incredible mentors, some were learned through experience, and many became clearer through years of coaching and observing artists navigate the industry. These aren't rules or a checklist. They're conversations worth having—topics that can help you become not only a stronger performer, but a more prepared, thoughtful, and well-rounded professional. In this episode: ✨ Building financial freedom and planning for the future ✨ Why relationships matter more than networking ✨ Creating your own performance support team ✨ Continuing to learn while on and between contracts ✨ Respecting the cultures and countries you work in ✨ Staying ahead of your physical health ✨ Becoming someone people want to work with ✨ Navigating difficult conversations professionally ✨ Finding your tribe while on the road ✨ Embracing opportunities that challenge and stretch you Because the artists who build long, fulfilling careers aren't just talented. They learn to balance the artist, the human being, and the business of being a performer. Whether you're preparing for your first contract or your fiftieth, this episode is an invitation to step back, reflect, and invest in the parts of your career that happen between the performances. Thanks so much for listening to The Artist Behind the Art . This podcast exists to support performers in building sustainable, aligned, and castable careers — beyond just the skills. ✨ Work With Me: Own the Stage Act Creation Mentorship I’m currently building the next round of Own the Stage: Act Creation Mentorship . If you feel like you have the talent—but when it comes to act creation, something just isn’t fully clicking—this is for you. Most of the time, it’s not a complete overhaul. It’s a few missing tools and a few shifts in how you’re approaching the process. That’s what takes you from second-guessing your work to becoming the artist who is ready to go for the opportunities you actually want. If that resonates, I’d love to connect. 📩 Email me at jennifer@aretementorship.com 📲 Or DM me on Instagram at The Artist Behind the Art 🎙 Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartistbehindtheart/ Remember — you already have what it takes. The question is: are you ready to prove it to yourself? Until next time — show up big and own the stage.

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  Episode #21

  Keeping Performance Alive: How to Stay Engaged and Keep Evolving While Performing the Same Show

  Jun 16, 202614 minS1

  What happens when the excitement of a new act wears off? When you're on tour, in a long-running production, or repeating an act over and over for stamina, one of the biggest challenges performers face isn't the performance itself—it's staying emotionally engaged inside the repetition. In this solo episode of The Artist Behind the Art , Jennifer shares the mindset shifts and practical strategies that helped her continue growing artistically and technically while performing the same act night after night. From pre-show rituals and cast connections to adapting to new venues and finding fresh emotional nuance within familiar choreography, this episode explores how performers can keep performance alive instead of slipping into autopilot. In this episode: ✨ Why repetition can make performers emotionally disconnect ✨ The neuroscience behind monotony and "error-seeking" behavior ✨ How pre-show rituals help regulate your nervous system ✨ Building cast connections that create energy and presence ✨ Adapting your performance to different theaters and audiences ✨ Finding new emotional layers within the same act ✨ Refining technique, timing, and artistic nuance during long runs ✨ The role gratitude plays in keeping performance alive ✨ How to continue evolving even when nothing in the choreography changes Whether you're on tour, in a production, preparing for a competition season, or simply running your act repeatedly in training, this episode will give you tools to stay present, engaged, and growing. Thanks so much for listening to The Artist Behind the Art . This podcast exists to support performers in building sustainable, aligned, and castable careers — beyond just the skills. ✨ Work With Me: Own the Stage Act Creation Mentorship I’m currently building the next round of Own the Stage: Act Creation Mentorship . If you feel like you have the talent—but when it comes to act creation, something just isn’t fully clicking—this is for you. Most of the time, it’s not a complete overhaul. It’s a few missing tools and a few shifts in how you’re approaching the process. That’s what takes you from second-guessing your work to becoming the artist who is ready to go for the opportunities you actually want. If that resonates, I’d love to connect. 📩 Email me at jennifer@aretementorship.com 📲 Or DM me on Instagram at The Artist Behind the Art 🎙 Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartistbehindtheart/ Remember — you already have what it takes. The question is: are you ready to prove it to yourself? Until next time — show up big and own the stage.

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