Shannon Tubman - Balancing life in the performing arts industry with Young Children

Makin’ It Happen: A Career in the Performing Arts

In this enlightening episode of 'Making It Happen', host Leesa Csolak speaks with Shannon Tubman, a mother, who successfully guided her daughters' journey in the performing arts industry. Shannon opens up about the importance of nurturing unique talents, learning industry etiquettes, and the reserve of parents in the face of challenges and auditions.

Dive headfirst into the reality of managing anticipated hurdles and overwhelming triumphs when your child chooses a career in acting. Discover the shared elements between a child's journey in acting, sports, and music requiring equal parts sacrifice, spontaneity, and adaptability. Shannon shares crucial advice on making the acting journey an enjoyable stress-free experience for the child and the corresponding family.

Understand how school plays a crucial role amidst auditions and callbacks while maintaining a balance with a demanding acting schedule. From sharing unique audition experiences to offering expert advice on academic achievements, Shannon unravels the unknown aspects of a child's journey in the acting industry. Learn the importance of embracing a child's unique character and the impact parental attitude can make in their professional journey.

Lastly, get a real-time peek into the life of high school student and actor Echo, her rhythm in academics, and her audition experiences. Cheer for Echo's academic accomplishments and discover her sister Sophie's passionate involvement in school theater. The episode brings to light the enriching impact of arts in a child's life, striking the right balance with academics, and creating priceless memories through their journey.

As the episode progresses, Shannon shares her trusting relationship with their agents, their unified bonding activities outside auditions, their collective enthusiasm for animals, and their treasured experiences as volunteers. She also talks about their involvement in The Trevor Project and how it impacted their lives profoundly.

Come, be a part of this enlightening journey, as Shannon recounts the journey of nurturing and balancing her children's professional career with the unforgettable family bonds they created along the way.