Episode 0: Shana Pennington-Baird

In this episode, the host, Shana, introduces herself and talks about her background as a voice actor and theater performer. She shares her experience of building a booth for voice acting and doing animation work. Shana also mentions her love for corporate voiceover work and her passion for audiobook narration. She discusses her journey as an aortic dissection survivor and her solo show called 'Broken Wide Open' that she performed in Ireland. Overall, this episode provides an overview of Shana's career and interests.

The conversation covers Shana's experience creating and performing a one-person show, her journey to Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and the challenges and successes she encountered along the way. Shana is a full-time artist who also teaches and coaches. Her day typically starts with taking her daughter to school and then she spends her time auditioning, working on music, coaching sessions, and teaching classes. She also does voiceover work and vocal health sessions. Shana's day is busy and varied, but she enjoys the combination of teaching and pursuing her art.

In this part of the conversation, Shana discusses her experience with theater and coping with negative reviews. She mentions a theater show called Pippin that she adores and how she took theater classes in high school. Shana also talks about the importance of seeking permission and validation from others and how it can open doors for opportunities. She shares her mixed coping strategies for dealing with negative feedback and the importance of getting feedback from the right people. This conversation explores the importance of creativity and the motivation behind pursuing artistic endeavors.

The speaker emphasizes the personal fulfillment and constant desire for improvement that drives her creative process. She discusses the value of having multiple projects and finding inspiration in different mediums. The conversation also touches on the challenges of staying motivated and sane while pursuing creative passions.