The Middle Woman - a roadmap to managing the performing arts
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Ep. 30: Staying Relevant (with Anna Amadei & Jimena Alviar)
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This final podcast episode features Elsie's founder and President, Laura Colby, in conversation with Elsie's Vice President, Anna Amadei, and ...
Ep. 29: Creating Through Adversity (with Kyle Vegter & Sarah Fornace)
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 29, Laura talks about the different kind of work she and her team facilitated with several of their artists during the COVID-19 pandemic. J...
Ep. 28: Work & Life Balance (with Todd Wetzel)
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 28 of The Middle Woman podcast, Laura Colby is joined in conversation by special guest Todd Wetzel, Executive Director of Purdue Convocatio...
Ep. 27: International Cultural Exchange (with Gaurav Kripalani)
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Middle Woman, International Cultural Exchange, features special guest Gaurav Kripalani. Pulling from Gaurav’s experience as Arti...
Ep. 26: Power Part 2 (with Rob Bailis)
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 26 Power Part 2 is with special guest Rob Bailis, Artistic & Executive Director of BroadStage. Laura and Rob discuss how power plays a rol...
Ep. 25: Power Part 1 (with Yanira Castro)
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 25th episode of The Middle Woman, Power Part 1 features special guest Yanira Castro. In this episode, Laura and Yanira discuss the development of ...
Ep. 24: Answering a Need (with Beatrice Thomas)
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 24: Answering a Need, Laura and special guest Beatrice Thomas share what it has meant for them to answer a need in the field, how serving...
Ep. 23: Getting to Equity (with Lisa Richards Toney)
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura is joined by President and CEO of APAP, Lisa Richards Toney in a conversation about equity in the field of the performing arts....
Ep. 22: Visas (with Anna Amadei & Jimena Alviar)
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura Colby is joined by Anna Amadei & Jimena Alviar as they dive deep into the world of U.S. work visas for international artist...
Ep. 21: When Things go Wrong (with Anna Amadei & Jimena Alviar)
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura Colby is joined by guests Anna Amadei and Jimena Alviar (long-time Elsie Management employees) to share their first-hand experi...
Ep. 20: International Showcasing Opportunities (with Anna Amadei)
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Laura Colby and Anna Amadei (Elsie’s President and Vice President) as they talk about showcasing platforms, ways to showcase, ...
Ep. 19: Working Internationally (with Anna Amadei & Jimena Alviar)
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura Colby and special guests Anna Amadei, Elsie’s Vice President, and Jimena Alviar, Elsie’s Contract Manager discuss the compl...
Ep. 18: Curating a Roster (with Anna Amadei)
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Laura Colby and Anna Amadei (President and VP of Elsie Management) as they talk about how they curate the Elsie Management Roster and the many le...
Ep. 17: Contracts Part 2 (with Brian Goldstein)
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Contracts Part 2 features entertainment lawyer Brian Goldstein from GG Arts Law. Listen along as Laura and Brian discuss the validity of contracts, ho...
Ep. 16: Expectations
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 16 of The Middle Woman is all about Expectations! Join Laura Colby as she shares her experience with the importance of being honest with y...
Ep. 15: Best Practices
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura Colby talks about practices to consistently have in your work. Learn about working from a place of “no surprises” - meaning...
Ep. 14: Live & Learn
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Middle Woman, Laura Colby shares the things she'd wishes she'd known when she first started in this field. She shares h...
Ep. 13: Contracts
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Laura Colby shares her experience in contracting for Elsie Management represented artists. Colby talks about the steps to a contract, ...
Ep. 12: Elevator Pitch
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura Colby talks about the importance of having a ready-to-go Elevator Pitch. She covers how to create one of your own and how to pr...
Ep. 11: Talk About It (with Allen Moon)
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura Colby invites Allen Moon, Director of Touring and Artist Management of David Lieberman Artists Representatives, to talk about t...
Ep. 10: Money (with Anna Amadei)
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Colby is joined by Anna Amadei, Elsie Management's Vice President, to discuss the financial framework of running a business in the arts, bei...
Ep. 9: Egos
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hierarchy, gatekeepers, and power are all part of the performing arts industry. In this episode, Colby talks about her experiences with egos, the posi...
Ep. 8: The Strength of Your Relationships (with Chad Herzog)
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura Colby is joined by Chad Herzog, Associate Vice President of the Arts for the University of Arizona. They talk about the importa...
Ep. 7: Connections
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you make connections? In this episode, Laura Colby talks about how connections are formed, when not to use (not abuse) them, and how to maintai...
Ep. 6: Conferences Part 2
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do at a conference? In part two of the conference episode, Laura Colby walks through how best to present yourself at conferences while pro...
Ep. 6: Conferences Part 1
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you prepare for a conference? In the first part of the conference episode, Laura Colby talks about all the material and email preparation for a...
Ep. 5: How to pick an agent, How an agent picks you (with Sandy Garcia)
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do agents work and how do you get one? In this episode, Laura Colby is joined by special guest Sandy Garcia, Director of Booking at Pentacle, to t...
Ep. 4: Career Stories (with Michelle Grove Herzog)
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a career in this industry? Join Laura Colby and special guest Michelle Grove Herzog as they talk about the many levels of Herzog’s caree...
Ep. 3: Skills
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are the skills needed to be a performing arts manager? In this episode, using technology, communication, and kindness to her advantage, Colby giv...
Ep. 2: Who's who? (with Anna Amadei)
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who is who in the field? What does a manager, an agent, a presenter, and a producer do? Where do they all meet and how do they get to know each other?...
Ep. 1: Laura's story - Intro
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why a podcast on managing the performing arts? In this episode, Laura Colby shares her journey of becoming a performing arts manager, creating Elsie M...