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Do you get frustrated when the creative process isn’t going as planned? Do you get impatient when another artist is not going in the same direction as you hoped?  Patience isn’t easy, it requires constant effort and awareness to shift our mindset to remind ourselves that everyone has a different creative approach to art.  Musician/Actor/Singer Jamie McRoberts will remind us in this week’s episode that our minds are unique and work differently than everyone else’s. Everyone has their own magic or something that they’re good at, that’s why we can’t expect everyone to be in the same page every single time. Even if someone’s creative process is different, we all have the same goal which is to provide the best art we could give at that moment. Follow Cue TO Cue! I: @thisischelseajohnson F: @thisischelseajohnson In this episode: How the pandemic allowed Jamie to discover other passions outside of her artistic identity. In order to stay grounded in the ups and downs of the creative lifestyle, Jamie tries to remember that she has so many things outside of the artistic world that matter. Be who you are because you are interesting, you have a story to tell, stop being what people are telling you they think of you because they’re coming from the outside in and that’s not who people are. Artists are storytellers and community leaders, we can tell stories anywhere and that is why we’ve survived for so long; people need to hear about other people going through similar things and having that connection. A little about Jamie: Jamie McRoberts is a singer, actor, dancer and musician from Oakville, Ontario. She is a classically trained pianist and vocalist having completed her Grade 8 Royal Conservatory for Voice and her Grade 10 Royal Conservatory for Piano. She has been training as an actor/performer since the age of 5 and as a professional performer has not only performed Canada wide, but has performed Internationally. She graduated George Brown Theatre School’s Classical Theatre Conservatory Program and was immediately launched into a professional career predominantly as musical theatre performer. She has received awards and accolades along the way such as the Second City Comedy Award from her theatre school, A Dora Mavor Moore Award as part of the ensemble of The Wizard of Oz at Young People’s Theatre in Toronto, Ontario, and has received several nominations for her work on stage. Some of her favourite credits include Rock of Ages at Stage West Calgary, All Shook Up at Stage West Mississauga, The Baker’s Wife with Talk Is Free Theatre performed at the iconic Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto, April Fools at the Segal Center in Montreal where she was able to put her musician skills to work as an actor/musician and her performance in For Both Resting and Breeding which was performed in Adelaide, Australia. She is currently in Maggie, a new Canadian Musical created and co-written by Johnny Reid and Matt Murray. She recently decided to dive back into her musician roots, and try her hand at song writing and has found the missing piece to her puzzle. Follow Jamie! Online: Jamie McRoberts Album: COA Productions Facebook: @JamieMcRoberts Instagram: @jamiemcroberts77

 What are your hesitations or thoughts that hinder you from sharing your ideas as an artist? Are you struggling with how much you should share or who to share it to? You are not alone. In this week's episode, Actor/Playwright/Director, Griffin Hewitt will share his current challenges on discerning which content to sit with or put out. He reminds us that we don't have to figure it out on our own and we don't always need to be the voice in the project for our ideas to live. We can leverage the skills and energy from other artists to help put our ideas into fruition. You  don't need to be everything to create art. In this episode: Griffin wants to honour people who are choosing to leave their homes to attend an interactive experiences that give them a really fun world to escape in for a little bit. The purpose of an artist is to allow one's imagination to physically and tangibly change the world around them, instead of allowing the world around them to change their imagination. We always get into the mode that something is settled or real and we  need people who are able to imagine something new, speak up and can slowly work that idea through culture and institutions.  An artist is someone who is open to the fact that the world isn't set and can imagine something and make it happen.   BIO: Griffin Hewitt is a theatre creator originally from Regina, Saskatchewan, now based in Toronto. After graduating Sheridan College’s music theatre performance program, he went on to originate roles in new Canadian musicals, sing Sondheim in abandon buildings and northern forests, and dress up like a goat to sing Greek poems to pop tracks. As a writer and director Griffin’s work focuses on the intersections between mythic storytelling, popular culture and new media, and queer, working class stories. He is deeply interested in building a deeper connection to the shared space between audience and performer, creating theatrical experiences that connect, challenge, and engage everyone in the act of theatre. Follow Griffin! online: OUTHESIS Instagram: @griffinhewitt

Are you an acting coach but can’t find a community to guide you? Are you an acting educator who wants to update your teaching skills and knowledge?  In this week’s episode, Actor/Painter/Teacher/Activist, Jennifer Wigmore would take us on a journey on how AACE was established to create a community amongst acting coaches and educators in Canada. AACE members share best practices and create standards for performers and workers in the entertainment industry. Together we can make acting training safer and  more empowering for everyone! In this episode: How an unfortunate casting experience evolved into Jennifer’s green light to quit acting. How pursuing another artistic passion lead Jen to discover all creative endeavours are drawn from the same well. Just because you’re a good actor doesn’t mean you’re a good teacher; sometimes your acting experience does not correlate into good teaching skills. The conversations about what we need to know as acting coaches and educators have changed so much that everyone needs to update their knowledge about how to create respect based classrooms and how not to hurt people. A little about Jennifer: Jennifer is a multidisciplinary artist in acting, writing, and visual art, and has worked for over twenty years as a professional artist. She has performed in theatre’s across Canada including The Arts Club, Citadel Theatre, Tarragon Theatre, Theatre Center, Canadian Stage Company and the Stratford Festival. Jennifer has also appeared in numerous television series and films including; Dream Scenario, Christmas as the Drive In, The Winter Palace, Y: The Last Man, Malory Towers, Adult Adoption, Happy Place, Designated Survivor, Anne with an E, Impulse, Killjoys, Suits, Kart Racer, Little Men, and I Was a Sixth Grade Alien. She has just been cast as Chief April Anderson in the highly anticipated series Cross, based on James Pattersons novels, starring Aldis Hodge. She also narrated Todd Babiak’s novel, The Spirits Up. She completed her BFA and MFA at OCAD University and continues to work as an acting coach and educator as well as a painting instructor. In addition to being a core member of the activist group Got Your Back, Jennifer is also a coordinator and steering committee member for AACE – The Association of Acting Coaches and Educators. Jennifer is also currently writing her first play called Measure Follow Jennifer! Online: jenniferwigmore.com,  aactingcoacheseducators.com Instagram: @jenniferwigmore @jenniferwigmoreart @aactingcoacheseducators Facebook: Jennifer Wigmore Jennifer Wigmore Art AACE – Association of Acting Coaches and Educators  

Today we are going for a solo round! Woot! Woot!  I was going to do an episode about my takeaways from a recent event I went to to hear the winderful Elizabeth Gilbert speak but that'll have to wait as life has thrown me a spicy curve ball this week and I had to share! Listen and find out how I have pivoted to stay in alignment with my creative goals and vision. Sometimes when life gives you lemons.. you need to switch to limes ;) PIVOOOOOOT! #Rossforever Don't Wait To Create!  Follow Cue To Cue! I: @thisischelseajohnson F: @thisischelseajohnson

Are you worried that you don’t belong in just one single creative community because the way that you want to make art is in multiple directions?  Go ahead and pursue your passions, whatever that looks like! In this week’s episode, Actor/Writer Vanessa Smythe will encourage us to follow whatever creative currents flow within us. She reminds us to honour the whispers of our creativity and worry less about the perception of other people. In this episode: The challenges that Vanessa had to overcome while she was pregnant while working as well as the unexpected gifts and learning that have informed her artist through her pregnancy.  The importance of having role models in your life who are courageous enough to share with you how they overcame the norms. Having multiple skillsets as an artist allows you to live a sustainable life and pursue various creative projects. The habits that Vanessa adds in her daily routine to guide her thoughts, focus and energy.   A little about Vanessa: Vanessa Smythe is a Canadian actor and writer, best known for playing Michio in The Expanse. When she’s not in space, she can be seen on Hudson & Rex, Mrs. America, Designated Survivor, and Murdoch Mysteries. Her original live show, In Case We Disappear, has played to sold-out houses internationally, and was named one of the best free shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. Ever the dreamer, Vanessa is one of the creators of the Nostalgic 90s Video Store Experience, The Tape Escape – “Outside the March’s latest site-specific marvel” – (NOW). She is also a poet, collaborating with Olympic Gold Medalist Simon Whitfield on a poem for The Canadian Sport Awards. Vanessa has worked with CanStage, Soulpepper, Company Theatre, Crow’s, Starvox, fu-GEN, Howland, and YPT. In her free time, she offers writing workshops for people of all ages. But you’re most likely to catch her shouldering her nephews, or writing a long-winded birthday message for someone she loves. Upcoming: Vanessa appears in The Amityville Curse, and the film Littlemouth, starring Isabelle Fuhrman and Dennis Quaid. She’s also slated to perform her newest solo show, “Tell You A Story” at the end of April with Talk is Free Theatre.  Follow Vanessa! Twitter: @vsmythe Instagram: @vanessasmythe Get tickets to Vanessa's Solo Show! Tell You A Story

In celebration of International Women's Day this month we are sharing a selection of some of the winderful women that have graced Cue To Cue with their wisdom, strength, vulnerability, and creativity! Be prepared to to get your cup filled and be inspired by these souful artists! In order of appearance: Heather Christine- Vocalist/Recording Artist/Educator Julia Juhas- Performing Artist/ Embodied Mindful Movement Coach Pastel Supernova- Choreographer/Burlesque Performer Lucy Russell- Actor/Coach/Creative Kaylee Harwood- Performer/Director/Educator Alana Bridgewater- Singer/Actor Lunar Bloom ( band )- Female Folk Trio Follow Cue To Cue! I: @thisischelseajohnson F: @thisischelseajohnson T: @thisischelseaj

I released this episode over a year ago. After watching Chris Rock's comedy special made me want to re release this epsisode. I went back and listened to it and I still feel the same way. I am not certain of many things these days but there is one thing that has become very clear to me. That the pervasive cancel culture that has become prevalent in our culture is a threat to art. If we are not careful it will prevent us  ( society) as a whole from exploring meaningful ideas and impede the making of art. I believe canceling people is dangerous. In today’s episode, I am exploring the ramifications of cancel culture and the effects it has on the creative process, artist, and our art!  Spicy episode! enjoy! I: @thisischelseajohnson F: @thisischelseajohnson T: @thisischelseaj

Would you rather perform in front of thousands of people or a handful of strangers?  Does performing in a small crowd bring out the shy introvert version of you? Surprisingly, many of us are shy and it manifests in different ways. Singer/Actor, Alana Bridgewater, will join us in this week’s episode to reminds us that it’s okay to constantly search for ways to overcome shyness and solve your challenges as an artist. You can have an arsenal of different things that can help you cope with the demands of the life of an artist. Give yourself permission to figure things out and enjoy the journey towards finding the best solution for you. SHARE THIS EPISODE >>> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/230 In this episode: How singing in front the church congregation sparked Alana’s love for singing. The impact of having a strong mentor in her commitment towards fostering the next generation of artists. The importance of having grounding practices incorporated into your routine in mitigating the negative impact of unattended pressures and shyness.  An artist is someone who is trying to keep the culture of creativity and art present. A little about Alana: Alana Bridgewater is an actor and singer in Toronto. Best known for her role as Killer Queen in the hit musical We Will Rock You, Alana made her debut at the Signature Center in NYC with the prestigious Soulpepper Theatre Company. Her recent credits include the title role in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Novelette in Da Kink In My Hair at Arts Club Vancouver, Eartha in the animated series Mysticons (Nickelodeon) and the voice of Mr. King Dice in the hit video game CupHead. Working with youth, Alana was Choral Director for Daniels Corporation’s production of The Journey. Alana, with her team, won Gold at The New York Radio Awards for the documentary Journey To Jazz and Human Rights which she narrated. Alana was appointed Resident Artist for Necessary Angel Theatre Company for the 20/21 Season Musically, Alana sang backup on tour with Johnny Reid, Digging Roots and Corey Hart. She also contributed vocals on Digging Roots latest album Zhawenim which has been nominated for a 2023 Juno Award. Follow Alana! Instagram: @alanabridgewatermusic Twitter: @alanabeemusic

This week on Cue To Cue- The Peroformer's Podcast we are talking resistance! One of the most important things we can learn as an artist is how to get curious about our  resitance to exlporing, sharing , and expressing ceratin ideas, expreriences and emotions. If we don't learn how to meet ourselves in our resistance and figure out what works for us to address our fears and blocks then we will not evolve as artists.  Today, I am sharing my experience about moving throughmy own resistance and some tools i have discovered that I have discovered that are helping me heals, transform and evolve!       

Are you having a hard time finding the light at the end of the tunnel? This journey can be full of twists and turns and ups and downs and all arounds. It is inevitable. Our realtionship to ourselves and our environment are the very things that will determine how we navigate our journey. Today's episode is there to help us remember ourselves. You are talented, you are worthy and you have the skills to achieve your dreams! You are allowed to have the things you want. This week, Performing Artist and Embodied Mindful Movement Facilitator Julia Juhas will remind us to get curious about ourselves and change how we treat ourselves. Through digging within our thoughts and removing the part of our body that doubts us, we get to the root cause of our issues and eventually attract the things that we want. You are talented, you are worthy and you have the skills to achieve your dreams! You are allowed to have the things you want. In this episode: As creatives, we can't create in a tense body and mind; we need to unlock our hearts so that we can allow our body to process our emotions. Pain is part of life, we just need to develop a healthy relationship with it. Our sympathetic nervous system is only there to help us in a state of emergency, we're not supposed to live there all the time, and I think we tend to; so when we hit a stressful situation, you can't intuitively act because you're already there. The importance of identifying the root cause of our self-doubt and taking accountability of our actions instead of blaming our mishaps to someone else. SHARE THIS EPISODE >> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/228 A little about Julia: Julia is a professional performing artist, Embodied Mindful Movement Coach + Certified Yoga Teacher with over 25yrs experience as a practitioner and guide. She completed her Yoga Teacher training in 2015 at the highly regarded Esther Myers Yoga Studio (EMYS) in Toronto where she currently teaches a variety of classes and workshops. She's also a graduate of Sheridan College's Music Theatre Performance Program.  For over 20 yrs Julia has been performing alongside some of North America’s finest, both onstage and on the big screen.  She has performed at the Stratford Festival, Mirvish Productions and in theatres across Canada and the U.S.   In the middle of Julia’s career as a professional dancer and music theatre performer, she suffered two devastating events; a rare knee injury and a diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Both impacted her basic functionality of movement and almost ended her career as a dancer. These events inspired Julia to shift her approach to movement and yoga to explore a practice that offers more sustainability, functionality, mobility and longevity. Discovering this profound ability to heal through somatic integration, imagery, breath & embodied mindful movement is exactly what inspired Julia’s passion for helping others unravel their tension and pain to live and move with ease. Now, over 10yrs since her diagnoses Julia is living pain-free and guiding others to do the same. She is still performing, dancing professionally + enjoying a very active lifestyle. Most recently she was featured in The Shaw Festivals Production of White Christmas and played Violet in Capitol Theatres Production of 9 to 5. She has also appeared in numerous films and TV shows such as Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiousities which was released this past fall. Julia offers her services as a PTA (physiotherapist assistant) + Embodied Mindful Movement Coach at the Body Science Therapy clinic as well as private/semi-private mindful movement sessions online + in-home through her company Live With Ease. She also offers complimentary yoga practices via her YouTube Channel – Live With Ease which is a wonderful creative outlet for her. It’s her way of giving back and being of service to others especially during these unprecedented times.  Follow Julia! Website: Live With Ease Instagram: @juliajuhas  @_livewithease_ Twitter: @juliajuhas Facebook: Julia Juhas

What  does your creative process look like? Do you listen to certain genres of music to get your creative juices running? D you collaborate with other artists to help you drill drown on what you want to achieve with your art?    Joining us this week is Performer/Drummer, Troy Sexton, who will share his own journey in fine tuning his creative process. He inspires us to be authentic and persevere despite the different roadblocks that we may face as artists.  He also reiterates that we need people that we trust to mentor and help us become better artists. The great thing about art is that it's malleable, you don't have to figure everything today! Enjoy the process and you do you! Share this episode >>> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/227 In this episode: How attending Les Miserables and Stomp influenced Troy's passion to perform at an early age Troy's amazing journey from being a huge fan of the musical group "Stomp" to eventually travelling the world with them as an international entertainer. How Troy used the rejection he faced during his first audition as fuel to strengthen his skills as an artist. There's a lot of different types of kids in jail; but, when they start learning to play music together, all of their criminal records go out the window and they're just kids having fun. A little about Troy: Troy is a Canadian drummer and international entertainer, workshop teacher, speaker and performer.  Troy started performing in the broadway show STOMP at age 19, after traveling the world, for 10 years, he set roots in Canada and started Rhythm Works, doin drum and dance workshops and performances. Rhythm works has been in over 500 schools across Canada, we have performed coast to coast and you were able to see Troy performing at Toronto Raptors games leading the drumming group “the 6ix stix” . from 2015-2022. Troy worked with non profit Bue print pathways, working in 6 youth prisons for 6 years. teaching and putting on shows with he kids. also has taught in over 20 Arctic and native reserves. Troy also works on movie sets and a assistant director and does voice over work for tv and film. Follow Troy! Instagram: @troyrw Tiktok: @troy.stix Website: www.rwcanada.com

Happy New year!! 2023 is in full swing! This is not a rah- rah! Pump you up! Hype episode of of Cue To Cue.  I do not subscribe to the whole new years resolution thang. I do, however, believe in taking stalk of where you are and connecting to where you would like to aim that arrow of creative vision for your life and figuring out how to get there! If you social feed looks anything like mine right now, it is saturated with people talking about new years resolutions, manifesting, health goals etc etc.. I know it’s well, intentioned but for me, it can be a tad overwhelming.  It can actually paralyses me. It’s like AHHHHHH!! Everyone stop yelling I can’t hear my own voice! Both on and offline.If this sounds like you or you aren’t feeling the get up and go about your desire, goals or the direction of your life. I created this episode with you in mind.  Today, I wanted to talk in a REAL way about your dreams, your goals, your creative vision, and what actually holds us back from pursuing them.  Like, for REAAAAAALLL.  Click the link in my bio or listen wherever you get you pods and lets start 2023 off with honest look at what may be holding you back from embodying the creative life you want to live.  Share This episode >>> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/226  

What is the worst rejection or failure you experienced as an artist? What helped you recover from that undertaking? Don't let it shut down your passion; you can pause and heal at your own pace. Vocalist/Recording Artist/ Educator, Heather Christine, will share how she found her creative self after going through a season of rejection in her life. By surrounding herself with artists and continuously using her gifts, she was able to pursue the creative life she desires. Keep the faith, don't stop dreaming and carry on. SHARE THIS EPSIODE! >>> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/225 In this episode: How singing helped Heather in overcoming the bullying she had to endure as an artistic kid. When launching an album with your own original music, get a publicist who can help you articulate your story and share your work because you are worthy of that. Having someone in your life who shares the same passion and understands your work, creates a support system for the creative lifestyle that you live in. Each day can be a joy if we give it a chance and there is absolutely nothing to fear.   A little about Heather: Heather Christine is an award-winning singer, songwriter, entertainer and recording artist from Mississauga, Ontario. Since the age of 6, she was enamored with music and grew up performing in Mississauga’s diverse arts and cultural scene. These rich formative experiences fostered Heather’s growth into the dynamic entertainer who has performed for audiences as large as 25,000. With her engaging personality, Heather connects with the hearts of music lovers with her vivacious stage presence, expressive voice and comedic nature. Now a full-time artist, Heather performs over 150 engagements a year as a soloist and bandleader. Her sound blends elements of Jazz with Pop, Soul and World Music. Her soulful vocals can be heard singing lyrics in English, Spanish, Italian and French.  As a recording artist, Heather’s music has received radio play on 20 radio stations across Canada (including JazzFM91 in Toronto) as well as radio play in the USA. Her 2019 debut release, Love in Colour garnered international recognition for its soulful blend of R&B, Jazz, and Pop. Featuring Heather’s compositions, within the first month of its release, Love in Colour rose to #1 on the Spanish Radio show Smooth Jazz Sitges (Radio 99.2FM Barcelona).  Also a seasoned theatrical performer, Heather Christine has toured extensively through Canada’s soft-seater theatre circuit performing as a leading lady portraying music icons Karen Carpenter and Patsy Cline in Bill Culp’s Mainstage Musical Productions.  During the Pandemic, Heather was honoured to host Arts Café, an online, monthly music showcase in collaboration with the Mississauga Arts Council. This program featured over 100 artists and reached thousands of viewers across Canada.  In addition to her work as a soloist, Heather performs frequently with her partner in life and music, Matt Zaddy as their duo, River North. Heather is the proud recipient of the Best New Artist Award presented by Mississauga Music in 2018. She is a dedicated community advocate and is committed to empowering Canada’s next generation of artists.  Follow Heather! Online: HeatherChristine.Ca Facebook: @HeatherChristineMusic Twitter: @HeatherBriss Instagram: @heatherchristinemusic YouTube: @heatherchristine8242

Was there a role that you really wanted but didn't get? How did you feel about that experience?  It's ok to have a good cry about it! Actor/Coach/Creative Lucy Russell enlightens us in this week's episode that when we lose a role that we really want, it's the same as losing a person; our hearts do not know the difference. Let's be kinder to ourselves and allow these feelings to come up in a wave and get them out of our body.  You are not alone in going through these seasons of rejection; what's meant for you will come to you. In this episode: Lucy's journey in being her own compassionate critic when watching her performance. The biggest and most beautiful thing about films is that any story can touch people in really unexpected ways. How the uncertainty brought by the pandemic lead us to crave for stories with predictable endings. Lucy's plan of developing the incredible stories created by actors who didn't think they could write. Share This Episode >>  www.thisischelseajohnson.com/224 A little about Lucy: Lucy Russell started acting in her late twenties, having tried too many other jobs to count and having got a degree in Italian and Business at UCL in London. Her first feature was also Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas's first film, Following. After a couple of years of drama school, she played the title role in Eric Rohmer's French language film The Lady and the Duke, (which had the most insanely beautiful hand-sewn costumes designed by Pierre-Jean Larroque). She played Missy LeHand in CineNord's Atlantic Crossing, which won the 2021 International Emmy for TV Movie/Miniseries and Steph in Toni Erdmann, the German nominee for Best International Feature at the 89th Academy Awards, named best film of 2016 by Sight and Sound magazine, by Film Comment and by Cahiers du Cinema. She's worked across genres with incredible directors in French and English: she's been head of the CIA and MI5; a trophy wife; a serial killer; a UN delegate; a toxic mother; leader of a galactic empire; a cult member; generally been like a pig in sh*t exploring as many facets of human expression as she can get her dirty paws on. She's also a real person outside acting and has a life there, too, which, frankly, is not to be sniffed at. Follow Lucy! Twitter: @LucyRussellAct Instagram: @lucyrussellact Watch the Official Trailer of Andor!  

 What are the stories you want to share and why are your and stories and experences important?  These are questions that Comedian/Actor/Author Ali Hassan has had to answer when he created his memoir, Is There Bacon In heaven? In this week's episode, he will take us on a journey of how following his curiosity and thirst to know more about his own identity has led  him to some of the most full-filling artistic experiences. How honouring  and sharing his life's experiences has been key to creating.  Most recently, his  successful show "Muslim Interrupted" which eventually lead to the birth of his memoir.  Don't allow life's setbacks to stop you from pursuing your passion; use it to make meaningful art! In this episode: Learning to promote yourself and your work in a way that feels authentic and in alignment with who you are. How to navigate transitions in your career both artistically and financially. The importance of staying open to the evolution of your art and allowing growth and change into different forms. The power of curiosity in relation to creativity and how being curious in your life can help guide and help you discover more about what you have to share as an artist. Ali Hassan is a Stand-up Comic, Actor and CBC Personality. Ali is the host of the CBC Radio hit stand-up comedy show Laugh Out Loud – which also airs across North America on SiriusXM. Ali is also heard on CBC Radio, NPR and PRX as a frequent guest-host of the arts and culture show ‘q’, and As It Happens. For the past six consecutive years, Ali has hosted Canada Reads - the annual battle of the books on CBC Radio, Television and on-line, celebrating the best of Canadian literature. Ali has appeared on the big screen in award-winning films – Breakaway, French Immersion, and the hockey hit Goon. In 2020, Ali appeared in the films MySpy, Mafia Inc, and Tammy's Always Dying (which had its world premiere at TIFF 2019). Some of his recent television roles include Designated Survivor (ABC, Netflix), Cardinal (CTV), Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+), Odd Squad (PBS Kids, CBBC), Man Seeking Woman (FXX), Sort Of (CBC, HBO Max) and in 2021 on the brand-new seasons of Workin’ Moms (CBC) and Murdoch Mysteries (CBC). Since January of 2022, Ali has been a recurring guest star on the new sitcom Run The Burbs. In Fall 2019, Ali toured across Canada as one of the stars of Just For Laughs Comedy Night In Canada tour, hosted By Rick Mercer. And in 2022, Ali’s sets from Just for Laughs and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival will air on television. He is the co-host of 2 podcasts – Doctor vs. Comedian, and This Podcast Is Delicious. His new book ‘Is There Bacon in Heaven?’ comes out in 2022 with Simon & Schuster. Follow Ali! Instagram: @standupali Twitter: @standupali Facebook: @standupali  Link to his book: Is There Bacon in Heaven?   Connect with Cue To Cue  I: @thisischelseajohnson F: @thisischelseajohnson T: @thisischelseaj

So, here is the thing. If you have a dream. A goal. A vision. A desire bigger than yourself (However you relate to that feeling inside you that drives you to step out of your comfort zone and into the unknown). You need discipline. There is no way around it. Being inconsistent with anything will not allow that idea to get enough momentum to fly past your reach and make the impact you want it to. But a lot of people struggle with discipline. You are not alone. I recently have found myself struggling to be consistent with my goals and dreams.  I couldn't figure out what was going on with me. Discipline is something that I have a positive association with and it was eluding me as to why I didn't have my same get up an go attitude. It was just feeling like my dreams weighed a thousand pounds and I was pushing them uphill and it was losing the battle. Until I found myself  at a conference recently, and one of the speakers started talking about discipline and what stops people from exercising discipline in their life. It hit me smack in the face! That is what is going on with me! That is what today's episode is all about!  Why you may lack the discipline you long for and how its closer to you than you think! SHARE THIS EPISODE >>> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/222 Follow Cue To Cue! I: @thisischelseajohnson F: @thisischelseajohnson

Do you hate promoting yourself and you work as an artist? I get it. I used to have all sorts of “head junk” around self-promotion. I used to have all of the thoughts “I don’t want to bother anyone”, “no one is going to come anyway”, These thoughts I used to your think. It was really just to keep me playing small so I didn’t have to level up. Then I actually worked in sales and got to see how it actually works and it totally changed everything!   If you get weird about getting yourself out there! Today’s episode is for you! Let’s get you going and unstuck!    Follow Cue To Cue!   I: @thisischelseajohnson F: @thisischelseajohnson   www.thisischelseajohnson.com/221  

Is doubt stopping you from starting a new project? Are you worried about the possible consequences to your career? Don’t ignore it! Doubt is normal; you can invite it as part of your creative process instead of wrestling with it. This week, Actor/Singer/Writer Jake Epstein, share the discoveries has made  along journey in relationship to doubt, fear, and anxiety. He has learned that welcoming fear in life can be helpful and humanizing if we accept it;  instead of pretending to be confident and okay all the time. Confidence is not the absence of doubt; it’s loving yourself in the face of doubt. SHARE THIS EPISODE>>> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/220 In this episode: Turn off that part of your brain that thinks your art isn’t worthy, just make it and you’ll have a lot of time to make it better. The impact of consistently feeding your inner child to sustaining your creative spark. How Jake learned the power of advocating for himself as an actor in his interactions with other artists in the Umbrella Academy. What is the job of an artist.   A little about Jake: Jake Epstein is a well-known Canadian actor with over 40 film and TV credits to his name. He is best known for playing Craig in Degrassi: The Next Generation, a role that won him a Gemini Award. He is also widely recognized for playing Chuck in Designated Survivor, Brian Altman in Suits, and most recently, Alphonso in The Umbrella Academy. After graduating from The National Theatre School of Canada, he spent 5 years in New York starring on Broadway in the Tony-nominated hit Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, as well as Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. He also starred in the Off-Broadway play Straight, as well as the US National Tours of the Broadway hit shows Spring Awakening and Green Day’s American Idiot. Jake recently finished a 6 week run of his acclaimed solo show, Boy Falls From The Sky, at the legendary Royal Alexander Theatre in Toronto. Follow Jake! Instagram: @officialjakeepstein

Is your creative spirit calling you to pursue a different passion? Are you torn between staying in your comfort zone versus starting a new creative journey? Don’t fret, you’re not alone in this conundrum. This week, Performer/Director/Educator, Kaylee Harwood inspires us to live by design instead of default. She will take us on a journey how her stint as a swing enabled her to see the bigger picture which empowered her to pursue the creative world of directing.  In this episode: Kaylee’s health battles and how it lead her to having a gratitude mindset. The importance of being intentional in completing tasks which help you accomplish your creative goal. How speaking something into existence can ripple into manifesting your dreams to life. The value of having debrief sessions in battling the loneliness and other challenges of being a director. How being present in the moment can help in dealing with the ups and downs in your creative journey. A little about Kaylee: Kaylee Harwood (she/her) is a west-coast raised performer, educator and director based in Tkaronto. She’s appeared on Broadway in Jesus Christ Superstar, toured for two years on the 1st & 2nd US National Tours of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and was a featured singer in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes in New York. She’s performed at the Stratford and Shaw Festivals, Musical Stage Company, La Jolla Playhouse, Catalyst, The Citadel, Western Canada Theatre, Arts Club, Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company, and the Niagara Symphony Orchestra. On screen, Kaylee has appeared on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Workin’ Moms, Christmas Movie Magic, Luckiest Girl Alive, Mayday, Reign and Good Witch, and performed live on America’s Got Talent, The Tony Awards, The View and Dancing With the Stars. In her directing and teaching, Kaylee leads with a strong commitment to nurturing inclusive storytelling and open-hearted spaces in which to create, mindful of the rigour and courage required of the craft. She’s an Apprentice Director with The Musical Stage Company, having assisted most recently on the world premiere of Dixon Road, and is Director/Assistant Director on several upcoming shows. Kaylee also teaches private singing lessons, coaches auditions, and leads masterclasses for all ages.   Follow Kaylee! Instagram: @kaylee.harwood Twitter: @kayleeharwood

What is the biggest issue that is plaguing us as a society?  Is it climate change? COVID? Actor/Activist, Ali Momen, firmly believes the most significant challenge facing society today is faction and division. He implores us that if we don’t collaborate to solve the different challenges we are facing today, we will not get anything done to solve these eminent challenges facing society both locally and globally.  He also encourages us to have a cultural shift in how we engage with each other. and believes creatives are can play a big role in addressing the challenges facing us today.  Artists can help solve this because we don’t view human beings as a statue, but as somebody who is always on the verge of movement in favour of progress and moving forward. Ali is encouraging everyone to get more involved and join a political party! In this episode: What doubt is signalling to you and why it is imperative you embrace it. The importance of having a cultural shift in the manner that we engage with each other. Why Patience and curiosity are a core competency that one needs to develop The importance of exercising your right to vote in these times Share This Episode >>> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/218 A little about Ali: Ali Momen is an accomplished and award winning actor who has graced many of the largest stages North America; appeared and starred in independent and major films and has appeared in guest star, and recurring roles on many television shows. A classically trained singer, Ali’s conservatory training was at Sheridan Institute’s Music Theatre Performance program where he graduated with the highest overall achievement in performance, and after many years as a pro, has returned to Sheridan as an acting instructor. His theatre credits include three seasons at The Shaw Festival, and productions with Mirvish, Canadian Stage, Tarragon Theatre, Citadel Theatre, Theatre Calgary and Why Not Theatre. He originated the role of VIKRAM in Mira Nair’s stage adaptation of her hit film, MONSOON WEDDING. Most recently, Ali played Kevin J in the Canadian sit-down production COME FROM AWAY. On the screen, Ali played the leading role of Nep in Oscar Nominated Director Deepa Mehta’s BEEBA BOYS and his other film and television credits include Kamran Gant on STAR TREK : DISCOVERY (CBS), Recurring roles in TRANSPLANT(NBC), WORKIN’ MOMS (CBC), THE LA COMPLEX (CW), and THE STRAIN (FX); guest stars on many shows including NURSES (CITYTV), HUDSON AND REX (GLOBALTV) HOUDINI & DOYLE (iTV, FOX), INCORPORATED (SYFY), KIM’S CONVENIENCE (CTV), CRACKED (CBC), SATISFACTION (CTV), COMBAT HOSPITAL (ABC), and HOW TO BE INDIE (YTV) You can catch Ali talk about arts, politics and how they intersect every week with Torquil Campbell on his podcast SOFT REVOLUTION – softrevcast.com Follow Ali! Facebook: @alimomen Instagram: @alimomen Twitter: @alimomen