Entrepreneurs & Artists with Tiffany Aurora

12: Andrew Auseon on “Spellbinders,” What Video Games Teach Us about Storytelling, & Approaching Work in a Way That Feels Energizing

Andrew Auseon is an author, writer, and game developer. His most recent novel, Spellbinders: The Not-So-Chosen One, tells the story of Ben, a 12-year-old boy whose parents have recently divorced, he's had to move to a new town, he's feeling kind of lost, and he's longing for someone to remind him that he's still special, the hero of his own story. In this conversation, we talked about intentionally creating space for reader agency inside a story, how the narratives of books and video games align and differ, leaning into and honoring the things in life that give us energy, creating special memories with your kids, and much more.
Andrew Auseon: http://www.andrewauseon.com/Spellbinders Books: https://www.spellbindersbooks.com/
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11: Haze Kim on Street Dance, Feeling Powerful On Stage, and Friends Who Help You Grow and Feel Safe

New York-based dancer, model, and movement artist Soyeon "Haze" Kim has been exploring street dance for over 10 years, specializing in waving and animation. Her recent work includes global campaigns with PUMA, Converse, FootAction, and Nike x Nordstrom, and Music Videos for Disclosure, Ambar Lucid and Pink Sweat. She has performed at NYFW, Apollo Theatre, NYPL at Lincoln Center, LayeRhythm and Jamaican Performing Arts Center, as well as competing in international battles for Juste Debout, Versa-Style Anniversary, and Freestyle Session.
Haze joined me on the podcast to talk about what it was like to move to the United States from Korea, how dance differs between the two countries, the way that dance makes her feel powerful and gives her a platform to express her identity as a woman, and how finding the right group of friends helped her grow as a person and a dancer. 
Soyeon Haze Kim: https://www.hazekim.com/Soyeon Haze Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hazeyeon/
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10: Mike Drucker on Stand-Up Comedy, Sharing First Drafts, and Embracing Kindness in Comedy

Mike Drucker is an eight time Emmy-nominated writer and comedian living in New York. He's written for The Tonight Show, Bill Nye Saves the World, and Adam Ruins Everything, as well as serving as head writer and executive producer on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.
Mike stopped by the podcast this week to chat about life as a stand-up comedian in New York, how to get better (instead of giving up) when you have a rough night, the importance of sharing and getting feedback on a first draft, and his choice to embrace kindness in his comedy.
Mike Drucker Substack: https://mikedrucker.substack.com/ Mike Drucker on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mikedrucker 
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9: Young Vo on Writing Children’s Books, Landing Your First Book Deal, and Embracing Mistakes as Necessary for Growth

Young Vo is an animator, illustrator, and author. His children's book Gibberish is an insightful and moving story about a young boy named Dat who moves to the United States and really struggles, because everything around him sounds like gibberish. 
In this episode, we talked about Young's experience as a children's book author, how he landed his first book deal with Arthur Levine (the U.S. editor of the Harry Potter series), the importance of being teachable and seeking out feedback, and much more. 
Young Vo: http://www.youngvoart.com/ 
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8: Emma Snyder on Owning Bookstores, Learning To Ask for Help, and the Surprising Satisfaction of the Entrepreneurial Life

Emma Snyder, owner of The Ivy Bookshop and Bird in Hand Cafe & Bookstore, joined me this week to discuss her surprising journey to entrepreneurship, her earliest memories with books, how books can build connection and community, the brilliance of a great architectural design, and the feelings of empowerment that arise from learning to ask for help.
Writers and authors: Emma also threw in some tips for ways you can build connections with indy bookstores in your community.
The Ivy Bookshop: https://www.theivybookshop.com/
Bird in Hand Cafe & Bookstore: https://www.birdinhandcafe.com/ 
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7: Aaron Dworkin on Writing Poetry, Wrestling with Imposter Syndrome, and Actively Participating in the Promotion of Your Own Work

Aaron P. Dworkin is a poet, performing artist, social entrepreneur, author, filmmaker, philanthropist, 2005 MacArthur Fellow, and former dean and current Professor of Arts Leadership & Entrepreneurship at the University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre & Dance.
On this episode, Aaron discussed reckoning with imposter syndrome, using the Lottery Test and Death Test to decide how to spend your time, questions to ask yourself when deciding whether to pursue your art as a full-time career, the importance of being an active participant in the dissemination of your own work, and the process he went through to create his latest collection of poetry, The Poetjournalist. 
Aaron Dworkin: https://www.aarondworkin.com/
Purchase your copy of The Poetjournalist: https://www.amazon.com/Poetjournalist-Aaron-P-Dworkin/dp/1662938373 
Arts Engines with Aaron Dworkin: https://artsengines.org/ 
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6: Elana Fishbein on Improv Performance, Becoming a Better Communicator, and the Importance of Psychological Safety

Elana Fishbein, a NYC-based improv performer, instructor, and executive coach, discusses finding her career path at 15, using improv to become a better speaker and communicator, the importance of psychological safety, and building a personal board of directors. 
Elana Fishbein: https://www.elanafishbein.com/
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5: Aikta Suri and Misty Dhillon on Running a Travel Company, Getting the Most Out of Travel, and Running a Business with Your IRL Partner

Aikta Suri and Misty Dhillon, co-founders of Transformative Travel, discuss living on the edge of a Tiger reserve, how to approach travel so it can become a tool for transformation in your life, and tips for keeping your relationship strong when you run a business with your partner. 
Transformative Travel: https://transformativetravel.ltd/
Schedule a Complimentary Consultation for a personal or business trip: https://transformativetravel.ltd/contact/
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