Creative Risk
“CREATIVE RISK”, is a new podcast hosted by actors Joshua Morgan and Mike Labbadia of Artist’s Strategy where they explore all things art, entrepreneurialism and everything in between. The acting industry is more volatile and competitive than ever before, therefore the artist must evolve in order to take radical ownership over their creative businesses. Each episode, Mike and Joshua will get raw and unfiltered, giving hot takes and cutting edge strategies on how to build a sustainable career in the arts.
Episodes
35 episodes since 2023
Spilling the Tea with Casting Director Erica Hart
THIS IS A SEGMENT FROM AN EXCLUSIVE PATREON EPISODEJoshua and Mike sit down with the dynamic casting director Erica Hart, whose entrepreneurial spirit and deep respect for actors have set her apart in the industry and made her on...
September 13, 2024
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Episode 35
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19:44
Hit Web Series to a TV Deal with Mekhai Lee
In this must-listen episode, we sit down with the incredibly talented multi-hyphenate Mekhai Lee. Not only is Mekhai an actor with an already impressive track record, but he’s also the co-creator of the hit web series For the Boys, which he fil...
September 06, 2024
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Episode 34
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1:25:40
Maximize Your Productivity as an Artist - Time Management Tips 2024
Okay, so we kick off this episode with a 20-minute dive into politics, recorded right after Joe Biden dropped out of the race. Mike makes some bold predictions in a fit of rage (spoiler: they’re not exactly coming true, lol).Once we get ...
August 30, 2024
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Episode 33
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2:27:11
How to Work with a Talent Manager in 2024 with ChiChi Anyanwu
In this episode of Creative Risk, we’re thrilled to sit down with powerhouse talent manager and entrepreneur ChiChi Anyanwu. No-nonsense and deeply caring for her clients, ChiChi opens up about the ins and outs of working with a talent manager ...
August 23, 2024
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Episode 32
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1:04:42
Is it Cringe-y to be Career Obsessed?
Mike and Joshua debate the question. This is s a segment from our latest episode of Creative Risk, exclusively available on Patreon. If you enjoyed what you heard and want to dive deeper, consider joining our Patreon community. We offer three m...
August 16, 2024
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Episode 31
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7:33
Mastering Debt for Artistic Freedom (and Sanity!)
Are you terrified of debt as an artist and creative? It's time to flip the script. The boys tackle the taboo topic of debt head-on in this episode of Creative Risk. In this episode, they ditch the shame and give you the no-BS truth about levera...
August 09, 2024
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Episode 30
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1:38:17
Career vs. Hobby: Are You REALLY Committed to Your Art?
Are you an aspiring creative who is giving your passion your all? Do you expect to make money as an artist, and if so are you doing what it will actually take? In this raw and unfiltered episode of Creative Risk, the boys confront the harsh rea...
August 02, 2024
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Episode 29
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1:41:04
Fear of People's Opinions: The #1 Killer of Creative Careers
Are you an aspiring actor or artist struggling with the fear of judgment and criticism? Get in line! In this episode of the the boys delve deep into how the fear of people's opinions, and the related fear of failure, is a silent killer of count...
July 26, 2024
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Episode 28
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1:37:57
Broadway Insider: From Actor to Producer - Clayton Howe Unveils the Secrets Behind the Scenes
Ever wondered what it takes to create a smash-hit Broadway production? Join us for an exclusive interview with Clayton Howe, the mastermind behind some of the biggest shows on the Great White Way and beyond.In this episode, Clayton pulls...
July 12, 2024
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Episode 27
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1:29:40
The ULTIMATE Guide to Becoming a Successful Actor (ft. Brian O'Neil)l
What does it REALLY take to make it as an actor? Brian O'Neil, the brains behind "Acting As a Business," pulls back the curtain on the industry. Brian has guided stars like Adam Driver and Danielle Brooks, in this ULTIMATE guide covering auditi...
July 05, 2024
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Episode 26
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1:36:50
Mastering the Art of Communication: Your Key to Success
It's just the boys this time so you know there are TANGENTS GALORE (Kevin Spacey's father, anyone?). In this episode they dive deep into mastering the art of communication, its importance and how it can lead to your ultimate success or demise. ...
June 28, 2024
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Episode 25
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1:25:00
Discovering Your Creative Voice through Social Media with Gus Heagerty
Navigating the world of social media can be daunting for artists, with the fear of producing cringey, try-hard, and inauthentic content always looming. And yet, in 2024, mastering social media is essential for capturing attention in order to gr...
June 14, 2024
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Episode 24
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1:32:01
The Tonys 2024 with Matt Koplik of Broadway Breakdown
It's awesome to have Matt Koplik of "Broadway Breakdown" on the show with the boys. Matt is a writer and critic who Mike is literally obsessed with (no joke). In this sassy and (as always) fun episode we cover a wide variety of topics inc...
June 07, 2024
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Episode 23
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2:19:53
Becoming a Workaday Broadway Actor with Nick Rehberger
We were thrilled to have Broadway’s Nick Rehberger on Creative Risk to talk about the modern challenges of becoming a workaday actor. Nick is currently appearing in Patriots on Broadway and was recently seen as Laertes in the latest pr...
May 31, 2024
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Episode 22
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1:53:59
The Actor's Showcase, Does It Help or Hinder?
It’s showcase tiiiiiiime! Yay? The question the boys ask in this episode is “do senior actor showcases really prepare graduates for the business or inadvertently work against them”? There are guests galore, including members of the 2024 UNCSA c...
May 17, 2024
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Episode 21
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2:05:08
Standing Out as an Actor
Purists, be damned...despite what artsy fartsy culture has told us, there are practical realities of operating as a freelancer of any kind including making sure you’re standing out from the rest of the competition. In this episode, the boys exa...
May 10, 2024
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Episode 20
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1:29:56
Drag Superstar, Actor and Producer Alexis Michelle
Drag superstar, actor and producer Alexis Michelle joins the boys in this episode to discuss their astounding creative journey. This episode truly lives up to the “art, entrepreneurialism and everything in between” tagline, because that’s what ...
May 02, 2024
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Episode 19
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1:19:29
Approaching Your Creative Career From a Place of Love or Fear
The guys dive deep, tackling the impact of fear versus love on decision-making and actions (or inactions) on our artistic journeys. Covering everything from taking risks, battling perfectionism and the constant comparison game, LABOD and Joshua...
April 18, 2024
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Episode 18
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1:54:09
Working With "Bad" Creative Collaborators
We all know what it's like to work with sh**ty people, but might WE actually be the sh**ty ones? In this episode the boys talk about collaboration, tackling everything from the importance of defining clear responsibilities to dealing with bad c...
April 11, 2024
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Episode 17
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1:27:18
Broadway Producer + Performer E. Clayton Cornelious
We have a dear friend and legitimate LEGEND on the pod! E. Clayton Cornelious joins us! A Tony nominated investor/producer and a 25-year Broadway veteran, who has appeared in over 10 Broadway shows! Currently producing The Who's Tommy and Spama...
April 04, 2024
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Episode 16
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1:20:12
Was Acting Conservatory Worth It?
These boys went to one of the best acting conservatories in the world (according to some very "important" industry lists). However, these world-class institutions may not be all they're cracked up to be! In this episode they discuss various top...
March 21, 2024
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Episode 15
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1:32:31
The Appearance of Authenticity
The most searched for word of 2023 was "authenticity" and it makes sense. The boys talk about this elusive yet loaded topic and how the connotations around it can often hinder and stunt an actor's business. It's a spicy episode, full of hot tak...
March 14, 2024
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Episode 14
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1:04:54
2024 Oscar Predictions
It's Oscar time! And although no one watches this strange and bloated event anymore we thought it'd be fun to give our take on what we believe should win and what we believe will win. You're gonna wanna watch somewhere cool because there are A ...
March 07, 2024
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Episode 13
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1:40:23
The Power of an Owned Audience For Actors
Dive deep with the boys in this thought-provoking episode. As the traditional Hollywood landscape devolves into a hellscape, they advocate for fixating not on your headshots or mediocre representation, but of a direct connection with your...
February 23, 2024
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Episode 12
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1:32:27
Taxes and the Actor with Farrell Parker of Artist Tax Prep
It's tax time, b**ches! We're not gonna say that "It doesn't have to be complicated," because IT IS. Especially for us actors and artists. THat's why we have our dear friend, actor and tax preparer, Farrell Parker on the show of Artist Tax Prep...
February 10, 2024
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Episode 11
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1:24:33