Episode #42
“Becoming an Empowered Artist”
In our final episode of season one, host and EAC founder, Jennifer Apple, records her first solo episode in which she reflects on the first 41 episodes and the Empowered Artist Collective community overall. She shares overall themes from the season as well as takeaways, tools, quotes, and inspiration from the guests who have been so generous with their wisdom, time, creativity & experience. Plus, Jennifer gets open and vulnerable about the journey thus far. If you have been a consistent listener of the EAC Podcast, this episode will be a powerful reflection of all you have heard thus far. If you are new to the community - welcome! - then this episode is a perfect introduction to the topics and themes we discuss.
About Our Guest
Jennifer Apple is a multi-hyphenated artist who hails from NYC. She originated the role of Anna in the 10x Tony Award Winning “The Band's Visit First National Tour and has performed at regional theaters like Chautauqua Theater Company, American Conservatory Theater, Goodspeed Musicals, and Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. She has developed & workshopped a ton of new plays & musicals, and lent her voice to multiple original cast recordings. Jennifer has appeared on TV in “Law & Order: SVU” and “New Amsterdam” and holds an MFA in Acting from the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, CA. As an Acting Coach, she specializes in: BFA/MFA auditions; finding new monologues specifically for you; acting the song/monologue; breaking down the text, Shakespeare, and scene study. She is also the founder & executive director of the Empowered Artist Collective, a community for women & non-binary artists seeking a sustainable & thriving career in the arts. She hosts The Empowered Artist Collective Podcast, which you can stream wherever you listen to podcasts!