In this episode of the Inner Teacher Podcast, Joanne Ma, early childhood development researcher and teacher at Stanford shares the importance of play and how it can be the equalizer that brings people together. We discuss: -Creating quality playgrounds -The value of play -Creating spaces for freedom -How play can dissolve barriers between people -The importance of non-gendered toys -Involvement vs Interruption & play as a process for learning

In this episode of the Inner Teacher Podcast, Bobbi Jene Smith, dancer, director, and choreographer discusses how surrendering can reveal our true strength and how the process of softening can expand our potential. We discuss: -Giving your self permission to expand -Being okay with not knowing -Art as a healing process -What it means to let go -Collective listening -What it means to listen -Turning thoughts into sensations -Bobbi's creative process

In this episode of the Inner Teacher Podcast, Francesca Harper, teacher, choreographer, entrepreneur, and dancer discusses creative bravery, freedom, and authenticity. We discuss: -How to remain creatively centered with outside pressure -Conceptual approaches to art -Forging the way for a new philosophy -Agency and ownership as an artist -Not being afraid to be radical -Shaking up the conventional choice -Allowing yourself to be provocative

In this episode of the Inner Teacher Podcast, Jonathan Miron & Phillip Sheegog, composers, musicians, and entrepreneurs discuss their journey to creating their business, Global Perspectives, which aims to diversify cultural influence within creative education and performance spaces. We discuss: -How cultural diversity can enhance education -The relevance of global perspectives for our culture -How we can relate to other societies -Cultural expectations around success -Widening our artistic landscapes -How increasing our artistic range can help us get more opportunity -The intention of higher education -Education that brings diversity & much more

In this episode of Inner Teacher Podcast, Yara Travieso, director, filmmaker, writer, and choreographer brings practical insight for how to find your creative north star. We discuss: -Holding space for resistance -Intuitive creation -What to do when you're creatively stuck -Developing self-trust -Awareness Practices -Becoming patient with the magic -Dealing with ambition -Finding your north star & much more