The Tony Howell Podcast
Welcome to The Tony Howell Podcast: Conversations with Changemakers, where you’ll find enlightening one-on-one conversations with artists and thought leaders who are changing the world (and the world wide web) with their work. The theme of this podcast revolves around the central question: How can you use your work to change the world? Guests who have shared their wisdom include award-winning artists like Susan Stroman, Ken Davenport, Sierra Boggess, Telly Leung, Roma Torre, Marie Forleo, Nathan Lee Graham, and Lea Salonga. The leading business coach and digital designer for artists in NYC, on occasion Tony may share his original strategies and formulas to help honor your past, present your present, and design our future.
Episodes
December 31, 2022 • 34 mins
Welcome to the Season Three Finale of Conversations with Changemakers. This is one of my absolute favorite episodes to create because I get to present you with the through lines from three different years of conversations, but also what's been going on in our world for the last 12 months.
Listen now to discover the biggest takeaways around the central question…
“How can you use your work to change the world?”
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November 30, 2022 • 54 mins
In this month’s episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Eli Zoller, a comprehensive financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual Madison Avenue.
Eli’s dedicated his practice to being a resource to the artists, independent contractors, and entrepreneurs in the Broadway community. As a working music director, musician, orchestrator, arranger, educator, as well as husband and father, I wanted to have Eli on to expand o...
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October 31, 2022 • 61 mins
On this month’s special Halloween episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Dana Black, host and creator of I Swear on My Mother’s Grave podcast.
Dana is also a SAG-AFTRA actor known for her work on The Big Leap, Chicago Med, Empire, and more. Theatre credits include Steppenwolf, Northlight, and About Face, where she was nominated for an Jeff Award for Best Supporting Actress.
I wanted to have Dana on to discuss:
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October 1, 2022 • 38 mins
On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Tony Spinosa.
As an American Writer, Composer, Director, Choreographer, and Producer, Tony is interested in preserving and innovating the Broadway musical. Born in New York, he was mentored by theatre legend Michael Bennett, and made his Broadway debut (as an actor) in Peter Pan with Cathy Rigby.
I wanted to have Tony on to continue the exploration of entertainment ...
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September 1, 2022 • 56 mins
On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Eryn LeCroy.
She is heading back to Broadway to play Martha Jefferson & Dr. Lyman Hall in the highly anticipated Broadway Revival of 1776 directed by Diane Paulus and Jeffrey L. Page. Prior to her Broadway debut in the iconic role of Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera, Eryn made her Off-Broadway debut in two back-to-back Stephen Sondheim productions: Assassin...
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August 1, 2022 • 52 mins
On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Producer, Librettist, and Lyricist, Tegan Summer.
The CEO of Timeless Stage & Screen, he is perhaps most known for his focus on bio musicals and is the worldwide stage theatrical rights holder for the properties of James Dean, Harvey Milk, Malcolm X, Amelia Earhart, and many more.
I wanted to have Tegan on to speak about his art, but more specifically, leadership an...
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June 30, 2022 • 64 mins
On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Jonathan Freeland.
While some of you know Jonathan as my long-time Associate, he is best known as a musician and songwriter based in Nashville, TN.
What you may not know is Jonathan’s artistic and entrepreneurial journey: from early training at the Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts to professional training at the Joffrey Ballet School and Point...
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May 31, 2022 • 59 mins
On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Jenn Gambatese.
Most recently on Broadway in Mrs. Doubtfire as Miranda Hillard, if you’re my age, you also know Jenn’s incredible voice (and equally incredible acting) from All Shook Up, Tarzan, Frog & Toad, and more.
When not treading the boards, raising kids, and remodeling her house, Jenn is probably on set filming something—most recently Blue Bloods, Law & Order...
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April 29, 2022 • 43 mins
On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Stef Tovar.
Sometimes the bad guy, sometimes the quirky musical guy, Stef is an award-winning actor who works regularly in television, film, and theater. As the founder of the Stef Tovar Studio, he also teaches on-camera acting at universities, acting studios, and casting offices across the country. His debut book, The Map: An Actor's Guide to On-Camera Acting was pu...
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March 31, 2022 • 47 mins
On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Antuan Magic Raimone.
The author of Becoming Magic, a TEDx speaker, and Broadway performer with 20+ years of experience, Antuan’s most recent credits include six years as the Universal Swing for the Pulitzer Prize winning global phenomenon, Hamilton. He is also a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and is on the front lines fighting for victims as a Soldier of Love®, ...
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February 28, 2022 • 40 mins
On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Karen Grassle. Known around the world for her iconic portrayal of “Ma” on Little House on the Prairie, her new memoir, Bright Lights, Prairie Dust is now available.
During her 8 seasons on Little House, she co-created the TV movie Battered and advocated for women’s issues. Karen continues to work in major roles, including standing by on Broadway for Mary Tyler Moore ...
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January 31, 2022 • 47 mins
On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with five-time Tony Award winning Director and Choreographer, Susan Stroman. Listen now to discover:
Why she decided to create an official website and how the process was as challenging and cathartic as putting on a show.
How to develop your own new work, get into “the room where it happens,” and lead your collaborators and company to their best work.
How to redefine s...
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December 28, 2020 • 79 mins
Welcome to our season finale of Conversations with Changemakers.
Listen now to discover the biggest takeaways and through lines from conversations with 23 Changemakers:
Be Authentic
Identity ≠ Job
Artist = Business
Be Fearless
Define Success
As we head into a new year and a new world, I’ll be shifting to videos. We may create special podcast episodes here and there, but I’d invite you to join the Changemaker Community.
Cl...
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November 23, 2020 • 51 mins
On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Joe Rosko, Founder and CEO of Built for the Stage. With the pandemic shutting down the US and performing arts, I wanted to have this frank conversation with Joe about how we can take care of ourselves and each other. We discuss physical fitness and personal training, mental health, digital wellness, entrepreneurship, and more.
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November 20, 2020 • 7 mins
On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Joe Rosko, Founder and CEO of Built for the Stage. With the pandemic shutting down the US and performing arts, I wanted to have this frank conversation with Joe about how we can take care of ourselves and others. We discuss physical fitness and personal training, mental health, digital wellness, entrepreneurship, and more.
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October 26, 2020 • 56 mins
On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Jamie Body, entertainment and media expert. Having worked as a performer in television, film, and theatre all around the world, he’s expanded his career to becoming an accredited and published journalist, keynote speaker, business coach, marketing consultant, NLP practitioner, and red carpet host.
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October 23, 2020 • 5 mins
On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Jamie Body, entertainment and media expert. Having worked as a performer in television, film, and theatre all around the world, he’s expanded his career to becoming an accredited and published journalist, keynote speaker, business coach, marketing consultant, NLP practitioner, and red carpet host.
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September 14, 2020 • 60 mins
On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Lea Salonga. Beyond her status as Broadway and West End royalty, The Walt Disney Company bestowed her with the honorary title of “Disney Legend”. She has sold more than 19 million albums and continues to sell out concerts all over the world. But the secret underneath her powerful voice? She has the most beautiful human heart.
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September 11, 2020 • 8 mins
On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Lea Salonga. This episode drops on Monday, September 14th at 7am EST right here on this feed. Listen now for an exclusive sneak peek and subscribe so you can hear the full conversation as soon as it’s released!
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August 24, 2020 • 71 mins
On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Jelani Alladin. In this interview, we discuss:
What he wishes he knew before his Broadway debut.
The balance of authenticity and brand strategy in the public eye.
Lessons from the pandemic, the new civil rights movement, and the 2020 political race.
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