407 "Love+LiveLife" Podcast - Kayla L. Hernandez Friend - Founder of Moxie Arts NYC -

In this episode, I invited Kayla L. Hernandez Friend. She writes, directs and make things happen.

We talked about...

- Integrating Art in the Corporate/Private/Public sectors; Importance of integrating storytelling to training, HR work and team building.

- More than Grants; Importance of investing in developmental projects & nurturing the artists and their work.

- Innovation in Theatre; Developing new works FOR Hybrid space at Moxie Arts NYC

Guest Bio

I am a creative at heart and a problem-solver. NY Notary Public. Paralegal. I play ukulele. I cook. I have two international rescue cats. And I'm passionate about serving people.

www.khernandezfriend.com/

www.moxiearts.org/

Show notes

00:53 - What is a fun fact that most people don’t know about you?

03:27 - Your work involve art, corporate, humanitarian… did you ever feel like you have to choose one or the other?

04:39 - *Quote* “It sounds strange to say, but I’ve never done only art full time. I’ve always had a full time job and full time art. “

05:12 - What does it like to be in a corporate sector as someone who identify as an artist?

10:12 - *Quote* “This is a learning space. As much as theatre as learning space to bring into corporate space. Corporate space can also be a learning space to bring into the theatre space. “

11:13 - Do you think there are more opportunities for the art & culture sector and the Private and Public Corporate sectors to partner up moving forward?

14:55 - Can you tell me a little bit about your personal practice in creative work?

20:20 - *Quote* “Everything is work in progress. I think it needs to be on its feet, instead of being inside my brain.

20:40 - Can you tell me how you started Moxie Arts NYC?

25:06 - * Quote* - It shouldn’t be unique, but at the time, it was unique that this was not only featured an all female cast and all female creative.

34:15 - How can people connect with you and your work?

36:16 - What’s a call to action you want to share with the audience?

“To really consciously look at where you are investing. “ - Kayla

• If you’re purchasing tickets, if you are giving for a season, take a look at who the actors are and who the producers are, and what agreement they have with the actors.

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Till next story, let's stay connected.

Yuko