She’s the musical powerhouse behind some of Broadway’s most unforgettable shows! Andrea Grody has shaped productions like Suffs, The Band’s Visit, and more. This week, she's sitting with Mercedes and Anastasia for an honest and heartfelt conversation about following an unconventional career path, being a leader, and navigating chaos + uncertainty.
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Andrea also shares how she protects her own joy in the midst of busy productions, her favorite moments when music has captured what words can’t, and what she’d tell any teen dreaming of a life in theatre.
Whether you love musicals, want to pursue a creative career, or just need encouragement to stay true to yourself, this is the episode for you!
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(00:00) Intro
(02:01) How Andrea Got Started
(04:11) Andrea On Changing Her Goals
(05:55) What Did Andrea Learn While Living in Scotland?
(08:23) Does Andrea Feel Like She Lost Her Youth To Her Work?
(15:35) How Do I Find A Work-Life Balance (as a teen vs adult)?
(16:20) TV vs Theatre
(19:39) Andrea's Experience of Turning Your Passion Into Your Job
(22:59) How Does Andrea Convey A Storyline Through Music?
(24:33) Advice On Staying Confident, As A Leader
(28:34) Behind-The-Scenes of a Night On Broadway
(31:27) Crazy Broadway Storytime!
(33:52) Hacks For Staying Focused & Diligent
(37:08) How Can I Stay Grounded While Overwhelmed?
(41:27) A Powerful Moment In Andrea's Career
(42:53) Want To Work In Theatre? Here's Your First Step!
(44:57) Something Andrea Used To Chase, That She's Now Released
(48:03) Andrea To Her Teen Self
(49:36) What Brings Andrea A Small Bit of Happiness?
(50:02) Andrea's Motivational Quote
(51:13) Find Andrea Here!
(52:18) Key Takeaways