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NIONradio (formerly SHOPTALKradio) is a podcast hosted by Nick Onken where he dives in deep with inspiring guests at the top of their game in the creative industry to take with the mission of helping creative entrepreneurs take their creativity, business, and life to the next level.
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Today I’m talking to Sarah Jones, an extremely talented actress. Sarah has been on Broadway in a one-woman play with over 20 characters, for which she won a Tony award. She has also won an Obie Award and given three TED Talks.
I love that Sarah creates her characters from a place of love and learning - they aren’t superficial, she really knows their story. In fact, she knows these characters so well that once she assumes one of them, she can riff on that character. She’s so talented.
Today we’re covering the gamut of being a performing artist: how she got her start, what it was like in the beginning when she had to be scrappy, and what her creative process is like for both her performing and her writing. We also learn about the personal development side and some of the rituals and practices that she does daily.
Chapter/Timestamps
0:00:00 - Introduction to the Episode
0:00:30 - Welcoming Sarah Jones
Early Life and Influences
0:02:00 - Sarah's Background and Multicultural Family
0:08:00 - Introduction to Theater and Performance
Career Beginnings and Breakthroughs
0:12:00 - Early Career and One-Person Shows
0:18:00 - The Journey from Queens to Broadway
Creative Process and Character Development
0:22:00 - Developing Diverse Characters
0:28:00 - Meeting and Impersonating One of Her Characters
Social Impact and Activism
0:32:00 - Involvement in Social Causes and Women's March
0:35:00 - Using Art for Advocacy and Change
Personal Growth and Artistic Evolution
0:40:00 - The Role of Personal Experiences in Art
0:46:00 - Overcoming Challenges and Personal Growth
Industry Insights and Future Projects
0:50:00 - The State of Broadway and Future Endeavors
0:56:00 - Upcoming Projects and Aspirations
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
1:00:00 - Reflecting on Career and Life Lessons
1:04:00 - Closing Remarks and Goodbyes
Follow Sarah Jones:
@xosarahjones
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www.nionradio.com/ep111
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