The Artist Pivot

As an artist and creative you already innately have it in you to reevaluate and adapt. Pivoting is a part of our journey and sometimes hearing others stories may help us navigate our pivots easier. Listen in on how working artists, those who work in and around the arts, and arts educators have pivoted in their careers, personal lives, and the lessons they have learned along the way. Hopefully their perspectives will inspire, inform, and let you know you’re not alone.

The Artist Pivot is a arts podcast hosted by Ayana Major Bey, with 131 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Ayana Major Bey hosts The Artist Pivot, a arts show with 131 episodes published.

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  Episode #804

  S8 Ep 4: From Broadway to Fitness CEO: Finding Fulfillment Beyond the Stage with Michelle West

  Sep 23, 202644 min

  “ Get out and do other hobbies and don't let other people distract you from those things. Find something that lights your fire as much as performing does — you have to be open to that new possibility. ” -Michelle West On this episode, I sit down with Michelle West, CEO and founder of Bia Nutrition, who shares her incredible journey from Broadway performer to thriving entrepreneur and coach. Michelle opens up about her years navigating the ups and downs of the audition circuit, achieving her Broadway dreams, and why she ultimately chose to pivot toward a career focused on helping women transform their health and confidence. From bodybuilding victories to building a dynamic coaching business, Michelle gets candid about transferable skills, mindset shifts, and the power of finding new passions beyond the stage. Whether you’re thinking about your own pivot or simply love stories of bold reinvention, this conversation is filled with actionable insights, a few laughs, and plenty of real talk about growth, business, and self-discovery.  Podcast Instagram   Podcast Patreon Podcast Merch   Podcast Youtube Channel    Get in touch: Michelle West Website Instagram   Ayana Major Bey   Website   Instagram     Show Sponsors:  WeAudition: Get 25% off your membership when you use the code PIVOT, join at https://www.weaudition.com/   Host & Exec. Producer: Ayana Major Bey  Theme Song: Lyrics co-written by Ayana Major Bey and Melissa Victor, with performance by Ayana Major Bey       hydration, nutrition, bodybuilding, Broadway, performing arts, career pivot, audition process, personal training, coaching business, Bia Nutrition, women's health, entrepreneurship, CEO, fitness industry, client transformation, online coaching, social media presence, business growth, work-life balance, team management, content creation, price setting, business expansion, hobby to career, time management, female empowerment, mental health, lifestyle change   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #803

  S8 Ep 3: The Edge Effect: Getting Creative with Your Limitations with Julia E. Dyck

  Aug 26, 202647 min

  “Be really open to receiving. Find a practice that’s yours and then show up for it, and at the same time remain open to the ideas and inspirations that are coming to you without needing to force them”. - Julia E. Dyck On today’s episode, I am joined by Julia E. Dyck who happens to be an artist and hypnotherapist. She takes us on her journey from childhood passions in choir and theater, to navigating trying the more practical route, to finally returning to her creative roots. Julia shares how the pivotal experience of using hypnotherapy to quit smoking became a gateway to blending art and therapy in her life. We dive into her unconventional path as she describes embracing her identity as an artist, the challenges and joys of balancing multiple passions, and the importance of letting creativity flow through you rather than forcing it. We also discuss the value of surrounding yourself with people who inspire you, how limitations can be a creative frame, and how building a personal ecosystem can lead to a place where inspiration thrives. Get ready to be inspired to follow your own unique creative thread. Podcast Instagram Podcast Patreon Podcast Merch Podcast Youtube Channel Get in touch: Julia E.Dyck Instagram Website Ayana Major Bey Website Instagram Show Sponsors: WeAudition: Get 25% off your membership when you use the code PIVOT, join at https://www.weaudition.com/ Host & Exec. Producer: Ayana Major Bey Theme Song: Lyrics co-written by Ayana Major Bey and Melissa Victor, with performance by Ayana Major Bey artist journey, hypnotherapy, creative process, art and therapy, deep listening, sonic meditation, sound art, subconscious mind, quitting smoking, clinical hypnotherapist, artistic residency, Brussels art scene, following your calling, inspiration, creative limitations, personal ecosystem, edge effect, work-life balance, self-hypnosis, performance art, installation art, communication studies, feminism in art, intuition in creativity, value of ideas, ritualizing practice, receiving inspiration Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #802

  S8 Ep 2: The Key is Audacity with Kristina Love

  Aug 12, 202654 min

  “ Audacity is the key. I'm learning more and more audacity is the key. Just be audacious. Just create. Just make stuff. It's going to resonate with somebody. ” -Kristina Love On this episode of the podcast I sit down for an inspiring, laughter-filled conversation with performance artist, songwriter, philanthropist, and longtime friend, Kristina Love. Together, we dive into Kristina's remarkable journey from dreaming of conquering New York to building a thriving artistic home in Germany. Kristina's career began with an unexpected pivot overseas and we talk about the challenges and joys of creating art in a different culture, and how Germany’s social systems support artists in ways the American industry doesn’t always provide. The conversation explores everything from learning to trust the power of ancestral lineage, the healing magic of music because artists can shift the atmosphere, and embracing life’s pivots with openness and grace. Kristina offers beautiful nuggets of wisdom including leaning into your “weird”—because that’s your superpower and learning that audacity is the key. Here is an episode that will remind you of the vital role artists play in this wild and beautiful world. Podcast Instagram Podcast Patreon Podcast Merch Podcast Youtube Channel Get in touch: Kristina Love Instagram Ayana Major Bey Website Instagram Show Sponsors: WeAudition: Get 25% off your membership when you use the code PIVOT, join at https://www.weaudition.com/ Host & Exec. Producer: Ayana Major Bey Theme Song: Lyrics co-written by Ayana Major Bey and Melissa Victor, with performance by Ayana Major Bey performance artist, songwriter, philanthropy, Germany, New York City, musical theater, artist pivot, career change, American theater, European theater, Stage Entertainment, Broadway, arts industry differences, artist survival, social system, limiting beliefs, ancestral influence, creative process, songwriting, audacity, perfectionism, vulnerability, creative community Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #801

  S8 Ep 1: Moving Beyond All or Nothing Thinking with Molly Noerenberg

  Jul 29, 202647 min

  “You are not broken. You have all the information and all the possibility inside of you right now.” -Molly Noerenberg On this episode of The Artist Pivot Podcast , we are celebrating the courage it takes to reroute your creative journey and redefine success on your own terms. My guest is Molly Noerenberg, a life and embodiment coach, singer, writer, and host of The Voice of You podcast. Together, we dive into the realities of pivoting within an artistic career, discussing everything from the challenges of letting go, the grief and growth that accompany big changes, and the ever-evolving definitions of creativity and success. Molly has found that seeking alignment between personal values and career choices while listening to the wisdom of her body has brought her into fulfillment and her own definition of success. Our conversation explores finding stable ground in unstable circumstances, trusting your desires, and honoring your unique journey but moving beyond all or nothing thinking. Podcast Instagram Podcast Patreon Podcast Merch Podcast Youtube Channel Get in touch: Molly Noerenberg Website Instagram Over Thinking Quiz Ayana Major Bey Website Instagram Show Sponsors: WeAudition: Get 25% off your membership when you use the code PIVOT, join at https://www.weaudition.com/ Host & Exec. Producer: Ayana Major Bey Theme Song: Lyrics co-written by Ayana Major Bey and Melissa Victor, with performance by Ayana Major Bey life coaching, embodiment, creativity, artistic pivots, singing, voice teaching, classical voice, musical theater, performing arts careers, auditioning, burnout, self-healing, career transitions, scarcity mindset, creative success, body wisdom, nervous system, self-trust, creative block, personal growth, therapy vs. voice coaching, sustainable life, alignment, self-compassion, validation, industry standards, creative sustainability, somatic practices, moving meditation, self-awareness Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  The Artist Pivot

  Pass the Baton to Future You

  May 6, 20267 min

  Ayana hops on the mic to say hello and to let you know season 8 is on the way. She also shares that you must keep going so you can pass the baton to future you. Ayana Major Bey Website: www.ayanabey.com Instagram: @ayanambey, @theartistpivot Monthly Newsletter: https://www.ayanabey.com/podcast Show Sponsors: WeAudition: Get 25% off your membership when you use the code PIVOT, join at https://www.weaudition.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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