2. Nicholas James Connell: Exuding Pop Comedy Positivity

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10/13/23 • 52 min

Host Jessica Payne of Kika Labs breaks down the subtle and the sublime of the creative process with inspiring artists at the Creator's Cafe.
In this episode, Nicholas James Connell breaks down his love of all things pop comedy along with navigating the wild success of his Off-Broadway hit Titanique, piano bars and viral YouTube creations.
Follow Nicholas:
IG | @nicholasconnell
YouTube | @NicholasConnell
SoundCloud | Nicholas Connell
Titanique | TitaniqueMusical.com
Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching
Create on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here.
Quotes from Nicholas's Papa:
"Never trouble trouble 'till trouble troubles you"
"The harder I work the luckier I get"
Challenge | Take your favorite song or most inspiring piece of art and take a small chunk of it ( a chorus or a scene) and write a sequel or your version of it - #creatorscafechallenge #cccnicholas
Content Warning | Brief mention of suicide
Next project | Mannie with Wendy Rosoff and Tom DeTrinis
Titanique Producer | Eva Price of Maximum Entertainment Productions
Arno Diem - YouTube Videography
Piano Bars

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Bio | Singer/Songwriter/Arranger/Orchestrator/Conductor/Pianist/Actor
Nicholas Connell is a singer/songwriter who is passionate about bringing the joys of p

Creator's Cafe with Jessica Payne of Kika Labs
Host Jessica Payne of Kika Labs breaks down the subtle and the sublime of the creative process with inspiring artists at the Creator's Cafe.
Find out more info on the show and host Jessica Payne.
Offering digital courses, performance coaching, and more! www.kikalabs.com
Jessica's Featured Course:
If you or someone you know is on the job search, check out her digital course "Level Up Your Video Interviews."
More info and resources at | www.kikalabs.com
Watch the video podcast on YouTube | YouTube Creator's Cafe Podcast Playlist
Follow the Show | @creatorscafebykikalabs
Facebook Group | Creator's Cafe by Kika Labs
Transcripts and YouTube Links at | www.kikalabs.com/creators-cafe-shownotes
Theme Music
Our theme music is composed and performed by Kyle deTarnowsky.
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Bio | Singer/Songwriter/Arranger/Orchestrator/Conductor/Pianist/Actor
Nicholas Connell is a singer/songwriter who is passionate about bringing the joys of p

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1. LaNisa Renee Frederick - Taking Up Space and Learning Who You Are

Creator's Cafe with Jessica Payne of Kika Labs
Episode 1: LaNisa Renee Frederick - Taking Up Space and Learning Who You Are
Actor/ Writer/ Content Creator/ Voiceover Artist and coach
In this episode, LaNisa Renee Frederick embraces her comedic rise through Hashtag Booked, TV, Film, and voiceover. She encourages us all to step out of our comfort zones to create a career we are excited about.
Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching
Create on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here.
More info | www.kikalabs.com
Follow the Show | @creatorscafebykikalabs
Facebook Group | Creator's Cafe by Kika Labs
Lanisa | https://linktr.ee/lanisareneefrederick
@lanisafrederick
@hashtagbooked
Quotes from LaNisa:
Hone in on yourself. Listen to who you really are. Focus on what strengths you bring to the table.
It is never too late. It might be a little harder, but it's not too late.
Creator's Challenge: Document doing something outside of your creative comfort zone and tag @creatorscafebykikalabs
Hashtag Booked | www.hashtagbooked.com
Coaching/Studios | LaNisa - Business of Voice Over
Bio
My guest Lanisa Renee Frederick is a successful Actor/ Writer/ Content Creator/ Voiceover Artist and coach.
You can see her across TV and film, where she is currently featured on Snake Oil and voices the teacher Mrs. Slothworth on the hit TV show interrupting chicken. She was featured in a LA Times column about the future of Black Hollywood .
LaNisa trained at the University of Essex, Chicago's Second City, the Victory Gardens Theatre, Goodman Theatre, and Steppenwolf.
She's made us laugh on sitcoms s

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3. Alex Rose Wiesel: Acting Authentically - Sexy Sausages and Neck Flashlights

In this episode, Alex Rose Wiesel examines the psychology of owning a career full of progress and success. She is an advocate for self-directed creative power and inspires me to take a strong point of view.
Follow Alex:
Alex Rose Wiesel IMDB Reel
@alexrose720
Alex's LinkTree
Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching
Create on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here.
Follow Jessica:
More info and resources at | www.kikalabs.com
Follow the Show | @creatorscafebykikalabs
Facebook Group | Creator's Cafe by Kika Labs
Alex's Quotes:
"The catalyst for creation for me is a point of view."
On getting representation: "You don't have to force a spark with someone who is not your energy."
Tactic: Create a Google Doc - "Who do I know that could help my representation?"
Creator's Challenge:
A Different Point of View with Alex Rose Wiesel
Take a portion of a piece of work you've made (or a monologue, song, paragraph, scene, dance phrase, piece of art, etc.) and recreate it with a drastically different point of view."
#creatorscafechallenge #cccAlexRose
Mentioned:
Improv Olympics (IO) - Cofounder of Pumps
USC
AMDA College of the Performing Arts
Living Living Donor - UPMC
Easy Red for Anywhere Tools Neck flashlight on QVC
Bio:
My guest, Alex Rose Wiesel is an actor, educator, improviser, and host. You might have seen her on shows such as So Random, Heart of Dixie, Two and a Half Men, House of