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    Are You Waiting For Permission?

    A show dedicated to those of us who have stood on the edge, waiting for others to give us permission to pursue our dreams. Join us as we interview artists, actors and creative beings who are giving permission to themselves – and others! Please support this podcast on Patreon -link is below. Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/areyouwaitingforpermission
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    Episodes (113)

    A conversation with Meditation + Money Teacher, Kassi Underwood

    A conversation with Meditation + Money Teacher, Kassi Underwood

    Kassi served as the inaugural meditation advisor at Harvard Innovation Labs. She is a teacher, author, elder millennial divorcee... and mom! She's also taught at Columbia, Soho House, and Wanderlust, and been featured in The New York Times, Women's Health, Create & Cultivate, Yoga Journal, and more. She is the author of May Cause Love (HarperOne) and host of the Big Energy podcast. She holds masters degrees from Columbia and Harvard. https://kassiunderwood.com/

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    Your hosts of Are You Waiting for Permission? are Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett. They're friends, co-hosts, actors, improvisers, and coaches. She lives in NYC and coaches actors, business professionals, and presenters to fully engage with their audience, and themselves. She also mentors young actors and directors. He lives in San Miguel de Allende, México, and coaches artists and other creative beings about the beautiful business of art — and life. 

    You can find Meridith: Meridith Grundei the performer artist gal. Or if you are looking to be a more confident and credible speaker, please reach out to Meridith here at Meridith Grundei Coaching

    You can find Joseph at Joseph Bennett the artist/coach extraordinaire

    *Special thanks to Amy Shelley and Gary Grundei of high fiction for letting us use their music for the Are You Waiting for Permission? podcast.

    And... while the podcast is free, it's not cheap. We'd be thrilled to have your support on PATREON

    A conversation with Wide Open Stages founder, Lisa Hopkins

    A conversation with Wide Open Stages founder, Lisa Hopkins

    Lisa is an ICF Certified Professional Coach (PCC), Energy Leadership Master Practitioner (ELI-MP) and CORE Performance Dynamics Specialist. A dedicated life-long learner, she has been trained in Positive Psychology & Mental Fitness and continues her ongoing studies in mental health, mindfulness and spirituality. Lisa is a passionate creative professional with over 25 years experience working in the performing arts industry as a director, choreographer, producer, writer and dance educator. She hosts the popular podcast STOPTIME: Live in the Moment and has a vision to share the power of her coaching work with the entertainment community and beyond by creating safe, mentally & spiritually healthy spaces for all to thrive creatively and become artists of their lives. Connect with Lisa at https://www.wideopenstages.com/

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    Your hosts of Are You Waiting for Permission? are Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett. They're friends, co-hosts, actors, improvisers, and coaches. She lives in NYC and coaches actors, business professionals, and presenters to fully engage with their audience, and themselves. She also mentors young actors and directors. He lives in San Miguel de Allende, México, and coaches artists and other creative beings about the beautiful business of art — and life. 

    You can find Meridith: Meridith Grundei the performer artist gal. Or if you are looking to be a more confident and credible speaker, please reach out to Meridith here at Meridith Grundei Coaching

    You can find Joseph at Joseph Bennett the artist/coach extraordinaire

    *Special thanks to Amy Shelley and Gary Grundei of high fiction for letting us use their music for the Are You Waiting for Permission? podcast.

    And... while the podcast is free, it's not cheap. We'd be thrilled to have your support on PATREON

    Thank you. 

    A conversation with executive + performance coach Alyssa Gioscia

    A conversation with executive + performance coach Alyssa Gioscia

    With over a decade of experience in coaching, Alyssa combines her extensive knowledge of leadership development, performance psychology, and personal growth strategies to empower her clients to excel in their respective domains. She possesses a remarkable ability to connect with individuals, build trust, and create a safe space for exploration and growth. Connect with her at her website, or Linkedin page:alyssagioscia.com/  linkedin.com/in/alyssagioscia/ 

    Your hosts of Are You Waiting for Permission? are Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett. They're friends, co-hosts, actors, improvisers, and coaches. She lives in NYC and coaches actors, business professionals, and presenters to fully engage with their audience, and themselves. She also mentors young actors and directors. He lives in San Miguel de Allende, México, and coaches artists and other creative beings about the beautiful business of art — and life. 

    You can find Meridith: Meridith Grundei the performer artist gal. Or if you are looking to be a more confident and credible speaker, please reach out to Meridith here at Meridith Grundei Coaching

    You can find Joseph at Joseph Bennett the artist/coach extraordinaire

    *Special thanks to Amy Shelley and Gary Grundei of high fiction for letting us use their music for the Are You Waiting for Permission? podcast.

    And... while the podcast is free, it's not cheap. We'd be thrilled to have your support on PATREON

    Thank you. 

    A conversation with storyteller and designer Suzanne Dunn

    A conversation with storyteller and designer Suzanne Dunn

    Please enjoy our most recent conversation with Suzanne Dunn, the visionary behind SUZANNE DUNN JEWELRY. With two decades of experience, she's a designer and storyteller, her journey from Jamaica to the US leading her to the world of fine jewelry. In 2021, she launched her luxury brand, known for its bold sophistication and spiritual depth. Suzanne's upbringing and faith guided her from medicine to design. Graduating from the Gemological Institute of America, she now creates responsibly sourced jewelry, drawing inspiration from faith, architecture, anthropology, and urban art. Beyond aesthetics, her brand empowers women globally, with a portion of sales supporting women's empowerment nonprofits. Suzanne's mission is to be a beacon of hope, love, and empowerment. Website: suzannedunn.com IG: @suzannedunnjewelry Tiktok: @suzannedunnjewelry

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    Your hosts of Are You Waiting for Permission? are Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett. They're friends, co-hosts, actors, improvisers, and coaches. She lives in NYC and coaches actors, business professionals, and presenters to fully engage with their audience, and themselves. She also mentors young actors and directors. He lives in San Miguel de Allende, México, and coaches artists and other creative beings about the beautiful business of art — and life. 

    You can find Meridith: Meridith Grundei the performer artist gal. Or if you are looking to be a more confident and credible speaker, please reach out to Meridith here at Meridith Grundei Coaching

    You can find Joseph at Joseph Bennett the artist/coach extraordinaire

    *Special thanks to Amy Shelley and Gary Grundei of high fiction for letting us use their music for the Are You Waiting for Permission? podcast.

    And... while the podcast is free, it's not cheap. We'd be thrilled to have your support on PATREON

    Thank you. 

    A conversation with advocate, coach and attorney Gary Miles

    A conversation with advocate, coach and attorney Gary Miles

    Gary Miles has been practicing law for more than four decades, primarily in litigation and, more recently, in family law. He has been a trial lawyer, managing partner, author, leader, and entrepreneur.  Gary also provides practical tools to help his clients (many of whom are lawyers) overcome obstacles freeing them to enjoy the success and freedom they crave. He loves supporting lawyers and lifting the legal profession. He hosts a podcast, The Free Lawyer, with two weekly episodes. He is passionate about showing people how to free themselves from the prisons that entrap them. 

    The Lawyer Assistance Program resource is here: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/lawyer_assistance/

    SEE THIS EPISODE on our new channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC47vt8Q42948cOBYrgKDnhA

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    Your hosts of Are You Waiting for Permission? are Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett. They're friends, co-hosts, actors, improvisers, and coaches. She lives in NYC and coaches actors, business professionals, and presenters to fully engage with their audience, and themselves. She also mentors young actors and directors. He lives in San Miguel de Allende, México, and coaches artists and other creative beings about the beautiful business of art — and life. 

    You can find Meridith: Meridith Grundei the performer artist gal. Or if you are looking to be a more confident and credible speaker, please reach out to Meridith here at Meridith Grundei Coaching

    You can find Joseph at Joseph Bennett the artist/coach extraordinaire

    *Special thanks to Amy Shelley and Gary Grundei of high fiction for letting us use their music for the Are You Waiting for Permission? podcast.

    And... while the podcast is free, it's not cheap. We'd be thrilled to have your support on PATREON

    Thank you. 

    A conversation with master gardener and business coach Cheri Ruskus

    A conversation with master gardener and business coach Cheri Ruskus

    Cheri Ruskus has been an entrepreneur in Boulder, Colorado for over 35 years, 23 of those years as a Business Coach, Mentor and Thought Leader for small business owners, primarily women. She has authored two books and speaks to audiences motivating them to think about their business and the life it can give them to grow from in a new light. Her podcast Bright Shiny Object is about to become Grow You to reflect more of her Grow You Channel on YouTube. A reminder that we are growing and evolving every day with the possibilities around each of us. Connect with Cheri at her website, Youtube channel,  Insta  and LinkedIn.

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    Your hosts of Are You Waiting for Permission? are Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett. They're friends, co-hosts, actors, improvisers, and coaches. She lives in NYC and coaches actors, business professionals, and presenters to fully engage with their audience, and themselves. She also mentors young actors and directors. He lives in San Miguel de Allende, México, and coaches artists and other creative beings about the beautiful business of art — and life. 

    You can find Meridith: Meridith Grundei the performer artist gal. Or if you are looking to be a more confident and credible speaker, please reach out to Meridith here at Meridith Grundei Coaching

    You can find Joseph at Joseph Bennett the artist/coach extraordinaire

    *Special thanks to Amy Shelley and Gary Grundei of high fiction for letting us use their music for the Are You Waiting for Permission? podcast.

    And... while the podcast is free, it's not cheap. We'd be thrilled to have your support on PATREON

    Thank you. 

    A conversation with creator, singer and event producer Molly Hensrud

    A conversation with creator, singer and event producer Molly Hensrud

    Molly Hensrud was born and raised in North Dakota and grew up in a musical household surrounded by classical music, lots of dessert and frigid winters. She's a multi-passionate entrepreneur who owns Brynn's Wishes (a greeting card company in honor of her sister), sings as much as possible and fierce event producer. She fills up her life with as much travel, design and music as she can and loves early dinners or "suppers" as they are called in the midwest. Connect with Molly and support her greeting card company Brynns Wishes here: etsy.com/shop/BrynnsWishes 

    About her company, Molly shares "named after my late, older sister Brynn, who shared endless joy with those around her even while battling cerebral palsy, epilepsy and microcephaly; Brynn's Wishes is a commitment to spreading joy and love in a small, simple way. In this digital age, the tactile pleasure of writing and reading handcrafted greeting cards can be significant, offering a private moment of joy and love in times of both great celebration and great challenge. I started Brynn's Wishes because I wanted to spread joy through greeting cards and also give back to the noble organizations that help support special needs children."

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    Your hosts of Are You Waiting for Permission? are Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett. They're friends, co-hosts, actors, improvisers, and coaches. She lives in NYC and coaches actors, business professionals, and presenters to fully engage with their audience, and themselves. She also mentors young actors and directors. He lives in San Miguel de Allende, México, and coaches artists and other creative beings about the beautiful business of art — and life. 

    You can find Meridith: Meridith Grundei the performer artist gal. Or if you are looking to be a more confident and credible speaker, please reach out to Meridith here at Meridith Grundei Coaching

    You can find Joseph at Joseph Bennett the artist/coach extraordinaire

    *Special thanks to Amy Shelley and Gary Grundei of high fiction for letting us use their music for the Are You Waiting for Permission? podcast.

    And... while the podcast is free, it's not cheap. We'd be thrilled to have your support on PATREON

    Thank you. 

    A conversation with your hosts! Meridith and Joseph

    A conversation with your hosts! Meridith and Joseph

    Your hosts of Are You Waiting for Permission? are Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett. They're friends, co-hosts, actors, improvisers, and coaches. She lives in NYC and coaches actors, business professionals, and presenters to fully engage with their audience, and themselves. She also mentors young actors and directors. He lives in San Miguel de Allende, México, and coaches artists and other creative beings about the beautiful business of art — and life. 

    You can find Meridith: Meridith Grundei the performer artist gal. Or if you are looking to be a more confident and credible speaker, please reach out to Meridith here at Meridith Grundei Coaching

    You can find Joseph at Joseph Bennett the artist/coach extraordinaire

    *Special thanks to Amy Shelley and Gary Grundei of high fiction for letting us use their music for the Are You Waiting for Permission? podcast.

    And... while the podcast is free, it's not cheap. We'd be thrilled to have your support on PATREON

    Thank you. 

    A conversation with author, blogger and persona extraordinaire, Elyse Hughes

    A conversation with author, blogger and persona extraordinaire, Elyse Hughes

    Everything you read in elyse's books + blogs is inspired by her whacky, winding journey of SelfLove, misadventure and trying to make it. She is a micro blogger, Big blogger, aspiring podcaster and first-time author. In her TEDx Talk, Learn to love your ugly bits, she shares how she overcame a debilitating skin condition and constant self-hate to step on the path of an extraordinary life. But her greatest achievement is Mama of an Insta-worthy panda cat (@jaxypanda), oh, and—keeping 200+ houseplants alive'n'thriving. Connect with Elyse @ elysehughes.com and discover her book Come out and play here. ###

    Your hosts of Are You Waiting for Permission? are Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett. They're friends, co-hosts, actors, improvisers, and coaches. She lives in NYC and coaches actors, business professionals, and presenters to fully engage with their audience, and themselves. She also mentors young actors and directors. He lives in San Miguel de Allende, México, and coaches artists and other creative beings about the beautiful business of art — and life. 

    You can find Meridith: Meridith Grundei the performer artist gal. Or if you are looking to be a more confident and credible speaker, please reach out to Meridith here at Meridith Grundei Coaching

    You can find Joseph at Joseph Bennett the artist/coach extraordinaire

    *Special thanks to Amy Shelley and Gary Grundei of high fiction for letting us use their music for the Are You Waiting for Permission? podcast.

    And... while the podcast is free, it's not cheap. We'd be thrilled to have your support on PATREON

    Thank you. 

    A conversation with prolific creator and the queen of crowdfunding Melissa Center

    A conversation with prolific creator and the queen of crowdfunding Melissa Center

    Melissa Center is an actress, filmmaker, and crowdfunding coach. Her multifaceted career began after graduating Summa Cum Laude from Northwestern University. As an actor, her most notable credits include roles on This is Us (NBC), Grey's Anatomy (ABC), Masters of Sex (SHO), and more. She is the producer, co-writer, and star of feature film All I Want (Prime, Vudu, TubiTV, itunes), & the co-director, writer, & star of award-winning short film R.v, a narrative that anticipated the overturn of Roe vs Wade. Her short film His Name is Niv, which she wrote & directed, is inspired by her own experience with sexual assault. Her solo show Marrying Jake Gyllenhaal debuted during Pandemic lockdown via livestream at The Pico, LA followed by Edinburgh Fringe Digital to rave reviews. She is currently assembling a team to bring Marrying Jake Gyllenhaal to the Off-Broadway stage. melissacenter.com

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    Your hosts of Are You Waiting for Permission? are Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett. They're friends, co-hosts, actors, improvisers, and coaches. She lives in NYC and coaches actors, business professionals, and presenters to fully engage with their audience, and themselves. She also mentors young actors and directors. He lives in San Miguel de Allende, México, and coaches artists and other creative beings about the beautiful business of art — and life. 

    You can find Meridith: Meridith Grundei the performer artist gal. Or if you are looking to be a more confident and credible speaker, please reach out to Meridith here at Meridith Grundei Coaching

    You can find Joseph at Joseph Bennett the artist/coach extraordinaire

    *Special thanks to Amy Shelley and Gary Grundei of high fiction for letting us use their music for the Are You Waiting for Permission? podcast.

    And... while the podcast is free, it's not cheap. We'd be thrilled to have your support on PATREON

    Thank you. 

    A conversation with sunshine ambassador, Catherine Chadwick

    A conversation with sunshine ambassador, Catherine Chadwick

    Join us for an imaginative conversation with the lovely Catherine Chadwick, a Life Mastery Consultant certified at the highest level by The Brave Thinking Institute® and is a Fellow member of the Institute of Coaching affiliated with McLean Hospital/Harvard University.

    As an in person and online life coach, Catherine’s first and foremost intention every time is to provide people with insights and tools that they can use to become as healthy and as independent as possible, as she believes that Ralph Waldo Emerson was spot on when he said, “The first wealth is health.”

    Please feel free to connect with her at https://theartofselfcraftsmanship.org/

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    Your hosts of Are You Waiting for Permission? are Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett. They're friends, co-hosts, actors, improvisers, and coaches. She lives in NYC and coaches actors, business professionals, and presenters to fully engage with their audience, and themselves. She also mentors young actors and directors. He lives in San Miguel de Allende, México, and coaches artists and other creative beings about the beautiful business of art — and life. 

    You can find Meridith: Meridith Grundei the performer artist gal. Or if you are looking to be a more confident and credible speaker, please reach out to Meridith here at Meridith Grundei Coaching

    You can find Joseph at Joseph Bennett the artist/coach extraordinaire

    *Special thanks to Amy Shelley and Gary Grundei of high fiction for letting us use their music for the Are You Waiting for Permission? podcast.

    And... while the podcast is free, it's not cheap. We'd be thrilled to have your support on PATREON

    Thank you. 

    A conversation with author + holistic change practitioner Lisa DeAngelis

    A conversation with author + holistic change practitioner Lisa DeAngelis

    Lisa DeAngelis is a holistic change practitioner, author, teacher, and speaker. Her vibrant and dynamic personality and broad array of professional experiences inform her intuitive approach to “doing” life. Her own unfolding journey has established her commitment to living with intention and Lisa brings a warm, thoughtful, and creative demeanor to her passion for change and transformation. Walking with individuals through the meaningful intersections of their lives is an integral part of her purpose and mission. Her debut book, "Embracing the Unknown: Exploring the Pathways to Change" offers research, wisdom, and aspirational stories which will empower and support others in learning to navigate change in their own lives. An avid traveler, singer and lover of the arts, Lisa lives and works in New York City. She is passionate about building meaningful relationships and helping others live authentically.

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    Your hosts of Are You Waiting for Permission? are Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett. They're friends, co-hosts, actors, improvisers, and coaches. She lives in NYC and coaches actors, business professionals, and presenters to fully engage with their audience, and themselves. She also mentors young actors and directors. He lives in San Miguel de Allende, México, and coaches artists and other creative beings about the beautiful business of art — and life. 

    You can find Meridith: Meridith Grundei the performer artist gal. Or if you are looking to be a more confident and credible speaker, please reach out to Meridith here at Meridith Grundei Coaching

    You can find Joseph at Joseph Bennett the artist/coach extraordinaire

    *Special thanks to Amy Shelley and Gary Grundei of high fiction for letting us use their music for the Are You Waiting for Permission? podcast.

    And... while the podcast is free, it's not cheap. We'd be thrilled to have your support on PATREON

    Thank you. 


     

    A conversation with public speaking coaches Shelley Goldstein and Mark Bossert

    A conversation with public speaking coaches Shelley Goldstein and Mark Bossert

    As international speaking coaches and founders of Remarkable Speaking, Shelley Goldstein and Mark Bossert have trained thousands of people in over 40 countries from just about every industry on how to become confident and compelling speakers. Shelley struggled to memorize scripts making her incredibly nervous and tongue-tied when she had to present. Mark was terrified to speak up because he was anxiety ridden and lost his confidence from sleepless nights. The coaches met in a public speaking course. The investment and experience mastering those skills became Shelley and Mark’s inspiration in developing their signature transforming methodology to help others overcome their speaking fears. When you speak remarkably, you unlock your inner voice to be seen, speak with intention and make meaningful connections anywhere, anytime about anything. remarkablespeaking.com

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    Your hosts of Are You Waiting for Permission? are Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett. They're friends, co-hosts, actors, improvisers, and coaches. She lives in NYC and coaches actors, business professionals, and presenters to fully engage with their audience, and themselves. She also mentors young actors and directors. He lives in San Miguel de Allende, México, and coaches artists and other creative beings about the beautiful business of art—and life. 

    You can find Meridith: Meridith Grundei the performer artist gal. Or if you are looking to be a more confident and credible speaker, please reach out to Meridith here at Meridith Grundei Coaching

    You can find Joseph at Joseph Bennett the artist/coach extraordinaire

    *Special thanks to Amy Shelley and Gary Grundei of high fiction for letting us use their music for the Are You Waiting for Permission? podcast.

    And... while the podcast is free, it's not cheap. We'd be thrilled to have your support on PATREON

    Thank you. 

    A conversation with humanitarian and homelessness advocate Adina Lichtman

    A conversation with humanitarian and homelessness advocate Adina Lichtman

    Adina is from West Orange, New Jersey, and is now living in the East Village of NYC. She founded Knock Knock, Give a Sock, a Non-Profit focused on Humanizing Homelesness one sock at a time. KKGS is a nonprofit that collects socks for the homeless while also building relationships between neighbors living in homes and in shelters by bringing them together for dinner. Adina has also authored 2 children's books on homelessness. Adina believes these books and dinners can help humanize homelessness and change the way we interact with our neighbors on the streets. She also adds: 

    “One cold night in November, I was handing out sandwiches to people experiencing homelessness in NYC when one man approached me. “It’s great that you’re giving out sandwiches,” he said, “but one thing we really need is socks, especially as winter approaches.” Here I was, sandwiches in hand, assuming I knew the best way to help people. In reality, helping is about listening, and hearing the needs of different communities. It was a powerful lesson, and I wanted to put it into action. I began that night, with a simple step: I went door-to-door on my NYU dorm floor and knocked on everyone’s door. I asked if they would donate just one pair of their own socks to someone experiencing homelessness. To my surprise I got over 40 pairs of socks in a single night, from a single floor. The next morning I walked out of my dorm room to find a huge pile of socks in front of my door from other people who had heard of what happened. It started small, but I knew it was such a simple concept that it could easily be grown. College students love to do good, but sometimes they need a literal knock on their door to do so. And most everyone has an extra pair of socks they can donate. That’s when the initiative Knock Knock, Give a Sock was created.”

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    Your hosts of Are You Waiting for Permission? are Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett. They're friends, co-hosts, actors, improvisers, and coaches. She lives in NYC and coaches actors, business professionals, and presenters to fully engage with their audience, and themselves. She also mentors young actors and directors. He lives in San Miguel de Allende, México, and coaches artists and other creative beings about the beautiful business of art — and life. 

    You can find Meridith: Meridith Grundei the performer artist gal. Or if you are looking to be a more confident and credible speaker, please reach out to Meridith here at Meridith Grundei Coaching

    You can find Joseph at Joseph Bennett the artist/coach extraordinaire

    *Special thanks to Amy Shelley and Gary Grundei of high fiction for letting us use their music for the Are You Waiting for Permission? podcast.

    And... while the podcast is free, it's not cheap. We'd be thrilled to have your support on PATREON

    Thank you. 

    A conversation with theatre artist Rachel Stiles

    A conversation with theatre artist Rachel Stiles

    Rachel Stiles is a theatre professional and artist working in Milwaukee and Chicago. Her resume includes Lyric Opera of Chicago, Florentine Opera, Central City Opera, Broadway in Milwaukee, and The Milwaukee Rep, among others. A midwest girl at heart, her passion is helping people get a head's start in working in the arts and take the reigns on their careers, no matter their background. She created Stage Creatives Network to help theatre professionals find peace, prosperity and joy through the power of connection. Connect with Rachel at rachelannestiles.com 

    Also, here are the Four Pillars that Rachel created to help you make a sustainable career in the theatre. 

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    Your hosts of Are You Waiting for Permission? are Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett. They're friends, co-hosts, actors, improvisers, and coaches. She lives in NYC and coaches actors, business professionals, and presenters to fully engage with their audience, and themselves. She also mentors young actors and directors. He lives in San Miguel de Allende, México, and coaches artists and other creative beings about the beautiful business of art — and life. 

    You can find Meridith: Meridith Grundei the performer artist gal. Or if you are looking to be a more confident and credible speaker, please reach out to Meridith here at Meridith Grundei Coaching

    You can find Joseph at Joseph Bennett the artist/coach extraordinaire

    *Special thanks to Amy Shelley and Gary Grundei of high fiction for letting us use their music for the Are You Waiting for Permission? podcast.

    And... while the podcast is free, it's not cheap. We'd be thrilled to have your support on PATREON

    Thank you. 

    A conversation with advocate and inspiring human being Callum Schofield

    A conversation with advocate and inspiring human being Callum Schofield

    Callum has a stutter, which is also known as a stammer. Aged 18, he first said his name without stuttering for the first time, and that’s when his life began to turn around. After years of embarrassment, shame, fear, bullying, and struggle, Callum is now training to be a teacher, has set up a support network for university students who stutter, and works to raise awareness of stuttering through social media platforms. Feel free to connect with him at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCafoyMIOoFOwb45f8_RxUiQ 

    Tiktok, Instagram, & Twitter: @callum_theschof

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    Your hosts of Are You Waiting for Permission? are Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett. They're friends, co-hosts, actors, improvisers, and coaches. She lives in NYC and coaches actors, business professionals, and presenters to fully engage with their audience, and themselves. She also mentors young actors and directors. He lives in San Miguel de Allende, México, and coaches artists and other creative beings about the beautiful business of art — and life. 

    You can find Meridith: Meridith Grundei the performer artist gal. Or if you are looking to be a more confident and credible speaker, please reach out to Meridith here at Meridith Grundei Coaching

    You can find Joseph at Joseph Bennett the artist/coach extraordinaire

    *Special thanks to Amy Shelley and Gary Grundei of high fiction for letting us use their music for the Are You Waiting for Permission? podcast.

    And... while the podcast is free, it's not cheap. We'd be thrilled to have your support on PATREON

    Thank you. 

    A conversation with co-authors, co-host podcasters and leadership experts Ken Cameron and Russel Stratton.

    A conversation with co-authors, co-host podcasters and leadership experts Ken Cameron and Russel Stratton.

    Ken Cameron is a playwright who has written some of one of Canada’s most produced plays. has worked extensively in the corporate and non-profit fields. Ken’s work is split evenly between non-profits and corporate clients or start-ups. What unites all of this work is a passion to help individuals transform their ordinary workplaces into extraordinary organizations that can maximize their impact. https://www.corporate-culture-shift.com

    Russell Stratton is the "Leadership Champ" helping leaders EXCITE their teams about their work. He believes that every leader has the potential to improve individual and team performance in their workplace.... and there's one particular challenge that holds them back - being able to have difficult conversations with team members, co-workers or even their boss. https://www.bluegemlearning.com/

    Ken and Russell are co-authors of I Need to F***ing Talk To You: The Art of Navigating Difficult Workplace Conversations and co-hosts of the I Need to F***ing Talk To You podcast.

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    Your hosts of Are You Waiting for Permission? are Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett. They're friends, co-hosts, actors, improvisers, and coaches. She lives in NYC and coaches actors, business professionals, and presenters to fully engage with their audience, and themselves. She also mentors young actors and directors. He lives in San Miguel de Allende, México, and coaches artists and other creative beings about the beautiful business of art — and life. 

    You can find Meridith: Meridith Grundei the performer artist gal. Or if you are looking to be a more confident and credible speaker, please reach out to Meridith here at Meridith Grundei Coaching

    You can find Joseph at Joseph Bennett the artist/coach extraordinaire

    *Special thanks to Amy Shelley and Gary Grundei of high fiction for letting us use their music for the Are You Waiting for Permission? podcast.

    And... while the podcast is free, it's not cheap. We'd be thrilled to have your support on Areyouwaitingforpermission.com

    Thank you. 

     

    A conversation with health coach, Kaisha Lawrence

    A conversation with health coach, Kaisha Lawrence

    Kaisha Lawrence is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach.  She helps women with candida overgrowth to calm anxiety and depression so they can boost energy and focus during the working hours, and actively live a life they love after work. After years of unknown symptoms and debilitating exhaustion, she learned how to break free and restore her energy. She is dedicated to her passion to help women feel stronger and more confident, to feel better in their bodies, their careers, their parenting, in all aspects of their lives!  Kaisha’s free time is filled with walks in nature, gardening, mountain biking, and eating good food with good people. You can find her on IG: @kaisha.lawrence 

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    Your hosts of Are You Waiting for Permission? are Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett. They're friends, co-hosts, actors, improvisers, and coaches. She lives in NYC and coaches actors, business professionals, and presenters to fully engage with their audience, and themselves. She also mentors young actors and directors. He lives in San Miguel de Allende, México, and coaches artists and other creative beings about the beautiful business of art — and life. 

    You can find Meridith: Meridith Grundei the performer artist gal. Or if you are looking to be a more confident and credible speaker, please reach out to Meridith here at Meridith Grundei Coaching

    You can find Joseph at Joseph Bennett the artist/coach extraordinaire

    *Special thanks to Amy Shelley and Gary Grundei of high fiction for letting us use their music for the Are You Waiting for Permission? podcast.

    And... while the podcast is free, it's not cheap. We'd be thrilled to have your support on PATREON

    A conversation with chocolate healer, Melissa Mueller-Douglas

    A conversation with chocolate healer, Melissa Mueller-Douglas

    Melissa Mueller-Douglas, Founder & CEO of MYRETREAT INC. Melissa is  a mindfulness expert, licensed master social worker, 5’11 volleyball player, world traveler, and a person you can’t catch imposter syndrome from because she doesn't have it!

    You can find Melissa at www.chocolatemindfulness.co OR on LinkedIn 

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    Your hosts of Are You Waiting for Permission? are Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett. They're friends, co-hosts, actors, improvisers, and coaches. She lives in NYC and coaches actors, business professionals, and presenters to fully engage with their audience, and themselves. She also mentors young actors and directors. He lives in San Miguel de Allende, México, and coaches artists and other creative beings about the beautiful business of art — and life. 

    You can find Meridith: Meridith Grundei the performer artist gal. Or if you are looking to be a more confident and credible speaker, please reach out to Meridith here at Meridith Grundei Coaching

    You can find Joseph at Joseph Bennett the artist/coach extraordinaire

    *Special thanks to Amy Shelley and Gary Grundei of high fiction for letting us use their music for the Are You Waiting for Permission? podcast.

    And... while the podcast is free, it's not cheap. We'd be thrilled to have your support on PATREON

    Thank you.