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Hosted by Tracee Duerson · arts · EN
Join me as I pull back the curtain on performing arts careers, creative career pathways, and the real-world value of arts degrees. In each episode, performing artists and creative professionals share their journey, professional evolution, transferable skills, and the many paths their careers have taken inside and outside the arts industry. Muse Stories highlights how creative careers are real careers, showcasing the talent, gumption, and passion of people building meaningful, sustainable lives through the creative arts.
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Signup to Generate a PitchJoin me as I pull back the curtain on performing arts careers, creative career pathways, and the real-world value of arts degrees. In each episode, performing artists and creative professionals share their journey, professional evolution, transferable skills, and the many paths their careers have taken inside and outside the arts industry.
Muse Stories is hosted by Tracee Duerson. The show has published 13 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Never Stop Believing: Gilda Mercado" (9 July 2026, 31 minutes), "The Power and Reach of Storytelling: Mishari Zambrano" (22 April 2026, 35 minutes), and "A Stage Manager Pivots to Corporate Branding: Gaby Suarez" (23 March 2026, 33 minutes).
Muse Stories publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 13 episodes.
Booking probability for Muse Stories is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Muse Stories requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Muse Stories's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Muse Stories are Artists, Writers & Performers. Muse Stories has an arts audience.
Tracee Duerson hosts Muse Stories, an arts podcast with 13 episodes published.
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Episode #12
Gilda Mercado earned her undergraduate degree in communications, but knew even then her destiny was leading her to be an actor. Her dreams took her from her home in Mexico to pursue graduate work in America and...
Episode #12
<p>Mishari Zambrano earned a BFA in Theatre Management, a MA in Public Relations and Advertising, and is now an Account Executive for Allied Global Marketing. Mishari reveals the foundation an arts education builds...
Episode #10
<p>Gaby Suarez earned a BFA in Stage Management and used that foundation as a launch point to become a corporate branding account specialist. Gaby shares her journey as a first-generation college student, pros/cons of...
Episode #9
<p>Maricruz Menchero started as an architect and pivoted to pursue an MFA in Acting. She is now combining her experiences and working as an actor and launching professional coaching circles. Her incredible story...
Episode #8
<p>Luis Mora shares his unique path into acting after a chance encounter at a Chicago theatre. His tale about earning a BFA in Acting and transitioning into becoming a professional actor highlights the work, commitment...
Episode #7
<p>Jazzy Rush, a successful Chicago-based actor, knew that she wanted to earn a BFA in Acting at a top program, and she accomplished that dream. Her story unveils the challenges of the audition process and importance of...
Episode #6
<p>Karen Wallace earned her BFA in Lighting Design and is now a successful lighting designer and youth educator in Chicago. This illuminating conversation highlights how she turned her passion and talent into a thriving...
Episode #5
<p>Amanda Pulcini is an accomplished actor and certified intimacy coordinator who earned her BFA in Musical Theatre and an MFA in Acting. While Amanda knew from a very young age she was destined for the performing arts...
Episode #4
<p>Melanie Queponds, a successful director, dramaturg, and educator, shares her journey as a first generation college student who earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in the performing arts. Her story...
Episode #3
<p>Courtney Tucker earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in performing arts, and now she is discovering the world as a digital nomad. Come along on this adventure and learn how pursuing a performing arts...
Episode #2
<p>Elise shares her journey earning<b> </b>a <b>BFA Theatre Management </b>degree and how her training launched her career in New York City, working with Broadway and the Met. These early professional experiences paved...
Episode #1
<p>Kayla Raelle and Jamar Gilbert share their journey from earning a <b>BFA Acting </b>degree to Hollywood film sets and beyond. <br /><br />These two will delight you as they share how a performing arts degree is a...
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