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Crashing Weddings and Creating Art: Conversations with Ayana Major Bay

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Ep # 79: Crashing Weddings and Creating Art: Conversations with Ayana Major Bey

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Summary of the episode:

Welcome to episode #79! Stephanie welcomes multifaceted actor and creative force Ayana Major Bey for a profound discussion about the intricate balance between art and personal passion. The conversation explores Ayana's journey through acting, mentoring, and podcasting, illuminating the complexities inherent in the creative process as she navigates producing her own cabaret. Central to their discussion is the notion that artists must continually seek joy in their craft while highlighting the importance of community and collaboration in the arts. From a lighthearted story about crashing a wedding to deep insights about artistic pivots and self-validation, this episode uncovers both the challenges faced by artists today and the enduring power of creativity as a vehicle for personal expression and social change.


Topics discussed:

  • The Artist Pivot podcast and embracing change in creative careers
  • Finding joy in artistic craft and the importance of self-validation
  • Community and collaboration in the arts
  • Challenges faced by women of color in the creative industry
  • The vulnerability inherent in performance and authenticity in art
  • Wedding crashing adventures and embracing life's spontaneous moments

Chapters:

  • 00:12 - Introduction to Ayana Major Bay
  • 02:47 - Crashing a Wedding: A Memorable Story
  • 22:22 - Exploring the Art of Performance
  • 37:20 - In Pursuit of Joy: Crafting a Cabaret
  • 48:50 - The Journey of Producing Art
  • 55:46 - The Role of Mentoring in Artistic Development

About Ayana:

Ayana is New Jersey native of Guyanese heritage with a flare for the dramatics. An actor by trade, voice over artist, and podcaster who loves to travel (been to 27 countries) and likes to take cooking classes in each country she visits. A plant mom, who is also an event planner for family and friends and enjoys a good wine tasting and sound bath.


Resources mentioned in this episode


Connect with Ayana Major Bay


Connect & Stay Updated


Support & Feedback


Episode Credits:

Produced, Hosted, and Edited by Me, Stephanie (teaching myself audio editing!)

Lyrics: Queen Lex

Instrumental: Freddie Bam Fam

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78 episodes

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Ep # 79: Crashing Weddings and Creating Art: Conversations with Ayana Major Bey

🚨Click Here to take the noseyAF Listener Survey Today Please!! 🚨

Summary of the episode:

Welcome to episode #79! Stephanie welcomes multifaceted actor and creative force Ayana Major Bey for a profound discussion about the intricate balance between art and personal passion. The conversation explores Ayana's journey through acting, mentoring, and podcasting, illuminating the complexities inherent in the creative process as she navigates producing her own cabaret. Central to their discussion is the notion that artists must continually seek joy in their craft while highlighting the importance of community and collaboration in the arts. From a lighthearted story about crashing a wedding to deep insights about artistic pivots and self-validation, this episode uncovers both the challenges faced by artists today and the enduring power of creativity as a vehicle for personal expression and social change.


Topics discussed:

  • The Artist Pivot podcast and embracing change in creative careers
  • Finding joy in artistic craft and the importance of self-validation
  • Community and collaboration in the arts
  • Challenges faced by women of color in the creative industry
  • The vulnerability inherent in performance and authenticity in art
  • Wedding crashing adventures and embracing life's spontaneous moments

Chapters:

  • 00:12 - Introduction to Ayana Major Bay
  • 02:47 - Crashing a Wedding: A Memorable Story
  • 22:22 - Exploring the Art of Performance
  • 37:20 - In Pursuit of Joy: Crafting a Cabaret
  • 48:50 - The Journey of Producing Art
  • 55:46 - The Role of Mentoring in Artistic Development

About Ayana:

Ayana is New Jersey native of Guyanese heritage with a flare for the dramatics. An actor by trade, voice over artist, and podcaster who loves to travel (been to 27 countries) and likes to take cooking classes in each country she visits. A plant mom, who is also an event planner for family and friends and enjoys a good wine tasting and sound bath.


Resources mentioned in this episode


Connect with Ayana Major Bay


Connect & Stay Updated


Support & Feedback


Episode Credits:

Produced, Hosted, and Edited by Me, Stephanie (teaching myself audio editing!)

Lyrics: Queen Lex

Instrumental: Freddie Bam Fam

  continue reading

78 episodes

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