Raw + Rising: Ross Shenker

In this  episode of Raw + Rising, Joshua sits down with multi-hyphenate powerhouse Ross Shenker to demolish every assumption about creative specialization. As an associate casting director, playwright, director, classically trained pianist, AND certified Michael Chekhov teacher, Ross embodies what it means to reject industry gatekeeping and build a career that defies categorization 

This isn' t your typical "diversify your skills" conversation. Ross and Joshua dive deep into the realities of why single-minded career paths are increasingly extinct, how casting directors are becoming the new uncredited producers, and why the industry' s obsession with "clarity of type" is killing authentic artistry. From translating Chekhov with his Russian-speaking father to leveraging his encyclopedic knowledge of actors across budget levels, Ross reveals how his multi-disciplinary approach isn' t just survival — it's the future of creative entrepreneurship

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“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.