This week on the podcast is our 200th episode! To mark the occasion, we (Nick and Andy) interview each other and reminisce about a variety of topics from how we started the podcast to our personal answers to the final three questions we ask all of our guests. We hope you'll join us! https://www.artsentrepreneurshippodcast.com/…

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Jerrilyn Duckworth. She founded Bridging the Gap in 2019. It’s a company that focuses on hair & makeup issues that plague BIPOC students and performers in the theatre industry. Jerrilyn dives into the history of hair & makeup, wig prep on natural hair textures, correct language, products, a…

Today we released part one of our interview with Jerrilyn Duckworth. She founded Bridging the Gap in 2019. It’s a company that focuses on hair & makeup issues that plague BIPOC students and performers in the theatre industry. Jerrilyn dives into the history of hair & makeup, wig prep on natural hair textures, correct language, products, and practic…

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Nashville-based drummer, percussionist, producer, and educator, Jordan Perlson. He’s a busy musician who's performed with well-known artists such as Gary Burton, David Liebman and Snarky Puppy. He’s been on over 100 recordings, and has composed music for national ad campaigns for companies …

Today we released part one of our interview with Nashville-based drummer, percussionist, producer, and educator, Jordan Perlson. He’s a busy musician who's performed with well-known artists such as Gary Burton, David Liebman and Snarky Puppy. He’s been on over 100 recordings, and has composed music for national ad campaigns for companies such as Ne…

Today we released part two of our interview with visionary photographer and videographer, Steve Giralt. He combined his skill as a commercial photographer with his interest in robotics to create The Garage, a 10,000 sq ft studio in Brooklyn’s Industry City Complex, that’s fully-equipped for both photography and film shoots. Steve’s goal as a direct…

Today we released part one of our interview with visionary photographer and videographer, Steve Giralt. He combined his skill as a commercial photographer with his interest in robotics to create The Garage, a 10,000 sq ft studio in Brooklyn’s Industry City Complex, that’s fully-equipped for both photography and film shoots. Steve’s goal as a direct…

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with brothers Brian and Ross Raitman. Together they own Raitman Art Galleries in Breckenridge and Vail, Colorado, and also have a robust online gallery on their website. They started with an 825 sq. foot gallery in 2007, and over the years have expanded to over 8,000 sq. feet of gallery space in…

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with brothers Brian and Ross Raitman. Together they own Raitman Art Galleries in Breckenridge and Vail, Colorado, and also have a robust online gallery on their website. They started with an 825 sq. foot gallery in 2007, and over the years have expanded to over 8,000 sq. feet of gallery space in…

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with renowned English cellist Matthew Barley. He has performed in over 50 countries, and with numerous orchestras including the BBC Philharmonic and the London Sinfonietta, and in venues from Ronnie Scott’s to Wigmore Hall. In addition to being a busy performing musician, his varied experiences …

Today we released part one of our interview with renowned English cellist Matthew Barley. He has performed in over 50 countries, and with numerous orchestras including the BBC Philharmonic and the London Sinfonietta, and in venues from Ronnie Scott’s to Wigmore Hall. In addition to being a busy performing musician, his varied experiences include fo…

Today we released part one of our interview with theatre company founder Scott Cramton. His journey is nothing short of inspiring. Born with a cleft palate, he underwent seven surgeries by fourth grade and overcame speech challenges through dedicated therapy. Embracing his passion for the arts, he pursued his love for theater and film at Grand Vall…

Today we released part one of our interview with theatre company founder Scott Cramton. His journey is nothing short of inspiring. Born with a cleft palate, he underwent seven surgeries by fourth grade and overcame speech challenges through dedicated therapy. Embracing his passion for the arts, he pursued his love for theater and film at Grand Vall…

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with fashion entrepreneur Aimon Ali. Her rich background includes being a fashion runway show producer, stylist and creative director. After moving from Toronto, where she worked in the Canadian fashion industry, she moved to Cleveland where she launched Fashion Talks, a boutique fashion service…

Today we released part one of our interview with fashion entrepreneur Aimon Ali. Her rich background includes being a fashion runway show producer, stylist and creative director. After moving from Toronto, where she worked in the Canadian fashion industry, she moved to Cleveland where she launched Fashion Talks, a boutique fashion services and even…

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Heather Bhandari. She’s the Co-Founder of CreativeStudy: an online business and financial health education platform for creatives. Heather is also an independent curator and writer; a co-founder of the project-based curatorial team and podcast, The RStyemix; and an adjunct lecturer at Brown…

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Heather Bhandari. She’s the Co-Founder of CreativeStudy: an online business and financial health education platform for creatives. Heather is also an independent curator and writer; a co-founder of the project-based curatorial team and podcast, The RStyemix; and an adjunct lecturer at Brown…

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Stephanie Kluk. After receiving her BFA in Photography from the Columbus College of Art and Design, Stephanie moved to Chicago, where she exhibited her artwork throughout the city and worked as the Program Director for the Chicago Artists’ Coalition. In 2008, she moved to Cleveland and beca…

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Stephanie Kluk. After receiving her BFA in Photography from the Columbus College of Art and Design, Stephanie moved to Chicago, where she exhibited her artwork throughout the city and worked as the Program Director for the Chicago Artists’ Coalition. In 2008, she moved to Cleveland and beca…

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with renowned lyric tenor, Matthew Polenzani. He performs regularly with the Metropolitan Opera and appears in opera houses around the world such as the Vienna State Opera, Paris Opera, and Teatro Real in Madrid. Matthew is continuously in demand for concert engagements with the world’s most inf…

Today we release part one of our interview with renowned lyric tenor, Matthew Polenzani. He performs regularly with the Metropolitan Opera and appears in opera houses around the world such as the Vienna State Opera, Paris Opera, and Teatro Real in Madrid. Matthew is continuously in demand for concert engagements with the world’s most influential co…

Today we released part two of our interview with entrepreneur Mike Packer. He’s the President and Founder of Inspire EDU—a company founded on transforming lives through arts, media and entertainment education. Mike is also an accomplished drummer and author, and has been teaching for over 30 years. You'll enjoy hearing how Mike created a portfolio …

Today we released part one of our interview with entrepreneur Mike Packer. He’s the President and Founder of Inspire EDU—a company founded on transforming lives through arts, media and entertainment education. Mike is also an accomplished drummer and author, and has been teaching for over 30 years. You'll enjoy hearing how Mike created a portfolio …

Today we released part two of our interview with serial arts entrepreneur Wayne Messmer. He’s a singer, speaker, broadcaster, author, and actor. Wayne is also a member of SAG/AFTRA and the National Speakers Association, and has held a professional association with the Chicago Cubs since 1985. Outside of the arts, Wayne is part owner of the Chicago …

Today we released part one of our interview with serial arts entrepreneur Wayne Messmer. He’s a singer, speaker, broadcaster, author, and actor. Wayne is also a member of SAG/AFTRA and the National Speakers Association, and has held a professional association with the Chicago Cubs since 1985. Outside of the arts, Wayne is part owner of the Chicago …

Today we release part two of our interview with Tony Miceli. He’s a jazz vibraphonist who has performed and taught all over the world. Under the umbrella of Miceli Music, LLC., he hosts the sites www.tonymiceli.com and www.vibesworkshop.com -- a virtual meeting place and teaching tool with 4,000 student and professional members. Tony is also the co…

Today we release part one of our interview with Tony Miceli. He’s a jazz vibraphonist who has performed and taught all over the world. Under the umbrella of Miceli Music, LLC., he hosts the sites www.tonymiceli.com and www.vibesworkshop.com -- a virtual meeting place and teaching tool with 4,000 student and professional members. Tony is also the co…

This week on the podcast is part 2 of our interview with entrepreneur Alex Farkas. In 2006, he founded UGallery--a curated online gallery offering a unique selection of heirloom-quality artwork from both emerging and established artists. He studied art history, sculpture, and entrepreneurship at the University of Arizona and launched Ugallery upon …

Today we released part 1 of our interview with entrepreneur Alex Farkas. In 2006, he founded UGallery--a curated online gallery offering a unique selection of heirloom-quality artwork from both emerging and established artists. He studied art history, sculpture, and entrepreneurship at the University of Arizona and launched Ugallery upon graduation…

This week is part 1 of our interview with serial arts entrepreneur Liz Maugans. She’s a Cleveland-based printmaker whose works are included in the Progressive Art Collection, The Cleveland Clinic, the Dalad Collection, BF Goodrich, the Westin Collection and The Riffe Center for Government and the Arts. She received an Ohio Arts Council Individual A…

This week is part 1 of our interview with serial arts entrepreneur Liz Maugans. She’s a Cleveland-based printmaker whose works are included in the Progressive Art Collection, The Cleveland Clinic, the Dalad Collection, BF Goodrich, the Westin Collection and The Riffe Center for Government and the Arts. She received an Ohio Arts Council Individual A…

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Emily Haussler.She’s a director, choreographer, teacher and the founder of RESILIENCE Dance Company—a nonprofit dance company based in St. Louis, MO. Her work centers on building healthier dance communities by equipping dancers with resources for their mental health, physical well being and…

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Emily Haussler.She’s a director, choreographer, teacher and the founder of RESILIENCE Dance Company—a nonprofit dance company based in St. Louis, MO. Her work centers on building healthier dance communities by equipping dancers with resources for their mental health, physical well being and…

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with New York-based fashion designer Gita Omri. She's an Israeli-American fashion designer who focuses on inclusive fashion design for women. Her intensive design process is made doubly rigorous given the range of sizes for which she creates. Gita fits every garment in several measures before th…

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with New York-based fashion designer Gita Omri. She's an Israeli-American fashion designer who focuses on inclusive fashion design for women. Her intensive design process is made doubly rigorous given the range of sizes for which she creates. Gita fits every garment in several measures before th…

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Eduardo Placer—actor, Story Doula and Founder of Fearless Communicators®. As a global facilitator, Eduardo has led workshops and spoken with groups at HBO, Google, Bank of America- Merrill Lynch, Yale, The Juilliard School, and the Wharton School of Business. His private clients include Ind…

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Eduardo Placer—actor, Story Doula and Founder of Fearless Communicators®. As a global facilitator, Eduardo has led workshops and spoken with groups at HBO, Google, Bank of America- Merrill Lynch, Yale, The Juilliard School, and the Wharton School of Business. His private clients include Ind…

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Eddie Tuduri. You may not recognize his name, but we guarantee you’ve heard him perform! Eddie’s career spans 50 years and he’s played drums with many well known bands including The Beach Boys, Dr. John, Ike Turner, Martha Reeves, Steve Perry, Dwight Yoakam and Michael McDonald to name a fe…

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Eddie Tuduri. You may not recognize his name, but we guarantee you’ve heard him perform! Eddie’s career spans 50 years and he’s played drums with many well known bands including The Beach Boys, Dr. John, Ike Turner, Martha Reeves, Steve Perry, Dwight Yoakam and Michael McDonald to name a fe…

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with artist Jane Chu. Throughout her career she’s combined her academic research with professional practice in the arts, philanthropy, and business administration. From 2014 to 2018 Jane was the 11th chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts. Prior to that, she was the founding presiden…

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with artist Jane Chu. Throughout her career she’s combined her academic research with professional practice in the arts, philanthropy, and business administration. From 2014 to 2018 Jane was the 11th chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts. Prior to that, she was the founding presiden…

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Vince Verderame. He’s an extraordinary drummer and percussionist whose portfolio career spans 3 decades. He’s toured the world with numerous Latin pop artists such as Ricky Martin and Raul Di Blasio; was an accompanist/composer/educator for the Dance Dept at the New World School for the Art…

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Vince Verderame. He’s an extraordinary drummer and percussionist whose portfolio career spans 3 decades. He’s toured the world with numerous Latin pop artists such as Ricky Martin and Raul Di Blasio; was an accompanist/composer/educator for the Dance Dept at the New World School for the Art…

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Tracy Vollbrecht. She’s the founder of Vollbrecht Adaptive Consulting, an adaptive fashion consultancy rooted in universal design principles. With work featured in Women’s Wear Daily, Vogue, Oprah Daily and Cosmopolitan, Tracy is a recognized adaptive and universal design consultant. Her fi…

Today we released part one of our interview with Tracy Vollbrecht. She’s the founder of Vollbrecht Adaptive Consulting, an adaptive fashion consultancy rooted in universal design principles. With work featured in Women’s Wear Daily, Vogue, Oprah Daily and Cosmopolitan, Tracy is a recognized adaptive and universal design consultant. Her first experi…

This week on the podcast is part two of our conversation with Mario Grigorov. He’s a Bulgarian-born, London-based film composer and pianist. Early in his career he signed with Warner Brothers Records and toured extensively with icons such as Wynton Marsalis, Roy Hargrove, Joshua Redman, and more. He has composed music for dozens of films and TV sho…

This week on the podcast is part one of our conversation with Mario Grigorov. He’s a Bulgarian-born, London-based film composer and pianist. Early in his career he signed with Warner Brothers Records and toured extensively with icons such as Wynton Marsalis, Roy Hargrove, Joshua Redman, and more. He has composed music for dozens of films and TV sho…

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Stephen Yusko. He’s a Cleveland-based artist who creates sculptures, furniture, and vessels, using mixed materials combined with forged, machined, and fabricated steel. Stephen also creates public art and jewelry. He has taught at several schools and universities, including Haystack School …

Today we released part one of our interview with Stephen Yusko. He’s a Cleveland-based artist who creates sculptures, furniture, and vessels, using mixed materials combined with forged, machined, and fabricated steel. Stephen also creates public art and jewelry. He has taught at several schools and universities, including Haystack School of Crafts …

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with acclaimed pianist and chamber musician, Alon Goldstein. His artistic vision and innovative programming have made him a favorite with audiences and critics alike throughout the United States and around the world. He made his orchestral debut at the age of 18 with the Israel Philharmonic unde…