The Dreaded Question
The Dreaded Question
Lili Torre
All artists have experienced it: the dread of being asked the simple question, “So, what are you up to?” The truth is, we all have an answer, but so few of us feel like we have the right answer. On this podcast, we’ll ask some brave artists this dreaded question, and we’ll unpack the different ways they find fulfillment inside and outside of their artistic field.
Doing It Also with Lili Torre and Maggie McNeil!
In this special bonus episode, Lili chats with Maggie McNeil of M-Power Studios about the exciting changes coming up in the next round of Doing It Also!
Mar 17, 2021
10 min
Unpacking Season 3 with Lili Torre
In the final episode of season 3, Lili shares what she's been up to, unpacks some themes from season 3, thrashes on some things that have been on her mind, and shares an exciting announcement!
Mar 10, 2021
23 min
Combining Artistry and Coffee with Jackie Nguyen
Lili talks with Jackie Nguyen, owner of Cafe Cà Phê coffee shop in Kansas City! They discuss how Jackie used #tourlife to prepare to open her own coffee shop, how she pivoted after her tour was unexpectedly cancelled due to COVID, and how she thinks about her career as an artist and entrepreneur.
Mar 3, 2021
48 min
Stories Are Universal with Jennifer Pernia
Lili talks with Jennifer Pernia, actor, host of The Bold Type podcast, and volunteer for HOLA. They discuss her work with HOLA, why she started The Bold Type podcast, and what she’s learned along the way, as well as the importance of intersectionality in change-making work.
Feb 24, 2021
38 min
Shining a Light with Erin Williams
Lili talks with Erin Williams, founder of Erin's Faces and host of Beauty Full Stories podcast. They discuss how Erin began her parallel career journey, the inspiration behind her podcast, and her hopes for the future of Erin's Faces.
Feb 17, 2021
57 min
Positive Creativity with Elyssa Nicole Trust
Lili chats with Elyssa Nicole Trust: actor, playwright, co-host of Positive Creativity podcast, founder of Ahava Theatre Company, and children's book author. They discuss her new book, Daisy Moves to America, the pros and cons of the expectation that actors need to be writers, and all of the amazing things she's shipping!
Feb 10, 2021
42 min
Collaboration Over Competition with Tim Russell and Jenna Pastuszek of Innovative Voice Studio
Lili chats with Tim Russell and Jenna Pastuszek, co-founders of Innovative Voice Studio. They discuss the best ways to find a business partner for your parallel career, and how they've managed to continuously innovate for their clients throughout the pandemic.
Feb 3, 2021
48 min
Mastering All Trades with Emmett Grosland
Lili talks with Emmett Grosland, Actor, Artist, Trans Advocate, and Maker of things. They discuss what it's been like filming during this time, what it means to be a Jack of All Trades as a multi-hyphenate artist, and collaboration.
Jan 27, 2021
45 min
Opening Doors with Hannah Richter
Lili chats with Hannah Richter: actor, dog trainer, and author of 2 books on dog training! They discuss how Hannah followed her interests to start a parallel career in dog training, the different experiences she's had in her career as a dog trainer vs. her acting career, and how constraints help her writing process.
Jan 20, 2021
46 min
Human First, Actor Second with Viveca Chow
Lili chats with Viveca Chow: actor, graphics nerd, Photoshop lover, and aesthetic queen. They discuss how to curate your social media experience, how Viveca intertwines her variety of skills with her artistry, and how to lead with humanity.
Jan 13, 2021
44 min
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