Muse Monday
Welcome to Muse Monday, an eight-part conversation series with recent graduates about mastery, making it, and being a multi-hyphenate in the entertainment industry today.
“I hope these conversations from my the Nine Muses Lab, leave you inspired and motivated to take the next step in your artistic journey,” said Bryce Dallas Howard. “I am honored to know these students, these guiding lights and innovators, as we continue to shape a more inclusive and adaptable industry.”
Catch up on all the full series below!
Giving Yourself Permission To Go Slowly
ft. Tyaela Nieves
“Saying yes to things that aren’t in your comfort zone are moments when you get to realize how much you bring to the table.”
For the artist in transition searching for new opportunities after graduation.
What Do You Do When You Don’t Know?
ft. Stephanie Gong
“It’s not a competition. We’re not on a ladder trying to kick each other off the rungs; we’re here to pull each other up.”
For the artist who has more questions than answers when it comes to embracing a new hyphenate.
Mythology and Magic
ft. Isabella Uzcátegui
“I like to think of mythology as the stories we tell in our art to make sense of the world around us.”
For the artist looking to harness their inner spark into a steady, lasting fire.
The Stories We Tell Ourselves
ft. Danica Jensen
“You can’t let go unless you know what you’re holding onto in the first place.”
For the artist ready to release the harmful myths around what it means to be an artist.
Stage Fright!
ft. Alex Ferris
“My mind goes very quiet [and] my inner voice says to me, ‘What would happen if you forgot your line right now…’”
For the artist wanting to make peace with the all-too-familiar friend stage fright.
Being Behind Means You’re Actually Ahead ft. Rachel Lipkin & Bianca Rogoff
“You’ve got to fake it till you make it, which I’m realizing is a lot of what life is post-grad — just walking into a room and saying, ‘I belong here.’”
For the artist who feels “behind” and needs a pep talk to appreciate the road less traveled.
Who’s The Real Imposter?
ft. Theodosia Arcidiacono
“Imposter syndrome really does come down to: What do I feel is success [and] what do I feel is failure? And not necessarily for me, but how I feel like the rest of the world is going to see that.”
For the artist wanting to let go of imposter syndrome and carve their own path to personal fulfillment.
On Collaboration ft. Sam McHale
“Always be working with people who are smarter than you. If you’re putting yourself in a situation where you always think that you’re going to know more than other people, there’s no trust there, and that’s never going to be an effective collaboration.”
For the artist interested in fusing their personality with their collaborative style.
