114: Luam How To Transition From Corporate Life to Working Artist
b"Use everything you know to do what you love. Use it all.\\nToday I\\u2019m talking to celebrity choreographer and creative director Luam. She works on events, concerts, music videos, galas, and more with celebrities like Beyonc\\xe9, Britney Spears, Janelle Monae, and Kelly Rowland. The list goes on and on.\\n\\nI love Luam\\u2019s story of transitioning from a life in corporate America to a full time dance career and artist\\u2019s way of life, and then taking it even further with her passion and creativity. Listen in as we talk about her creative process and how she used all of her resources and skills to sustain her while she practiced her craft.\\n\\nDon\\u2019t forget to head over to Facebook to join the Nion Life community. It\\u2019s a space I created for artists and creatives to connect with each other, share thoughts, and help each other.\\nYour craft is born, not necessarily made.\\n\\nSome things we learn in this podcast:\\n\\n \\tWhat is creative direction [3:50]\\n \\tHow she got interested in dance, choreography, and creative direction [7:05]\\n \\tHow to transition from corporate America to a working artist [15:15]\\n \\tThe downfalls of comparing yourself [21:05]\\n \\tWhy you have to be fearless [23:45]\\n \\tHow to switch mental states [25:25]\\n \\tHow Luam\\u2019s work evolved from dance to choreography [27:05]\\n \\tThe importance of being visible and present in the industry [30:05]\\n \\tWhy you have to maintain a sense of wonder [37:05]\\n \\tHow Luam helps celebrities feel comfortable and confident [40:25]\\n \\tThe challenge of being a female in a male driven industry [42:05]\\n \\tThe transition from choreography to creative direction [43:35]\\n \\tWhat is Luam\\u2019s creative process [46:15]\\n \\tWhere Luam gets her inspiration [49:50]\\n \\tThe importance of defining your values [55:25]\\n\\nLinks mentioned:\\n\\n \\tWatch\\xa0Kelly Rowland's music video for Motivation\\n \\tCheck out some of Luam's favorite reads: Ender\\u2019s Game, anything\\xa0by Ayn Rand, and The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty\\n \\tLearn more about Rock the Industry\\n \\tTake classes from Luam at the Broadway Dance Center\\n \\tMusic Credit:\\xa0INTERLUDE by Fracx & Maya Payne\\n\\nConnect\\xa0with \\xa0Instagram\\xa0|\\xa0Twitter\\xa0|\\xa0Website"