Welcome to the final episode in our 500th episode celebration week. Getting to the 500th episode is not just a benchmark. It’s a great milestone in the development of our show, and we are thrilled and honored to have you following us on this journey. We’ve been dropping an episode a day all week as part of the festivities, and to help you celebrate with us, today I’m featuring the top five most downloaded artist episodes in the history of the podcast.
We’re also excited to have an updated interview with one of the top 5 artists, Aaron LaVigne, on the show today. Aaron has been killing it since our last interview in 2021, and catching up with him was such a delight. He's a dynamic artist and such a joy to have on the show.
In this episode, I share our top five artist artists and some of the best moments from the original interviews I did with them. Be sure to check out and tune in to all the other great shows we’ve done this week in celebration of our 500th episode celebration.
 
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:
[01:32] Celebrating our 500th episode and the top five most downloaded artist episodes in the history of the show.
[02:33] 1. Jeff Allen, a comedian who works all over the country. Ep. 370
[02:33] 2. SQuire Rushnell, New York Times Bestselling author of the eleven “God Winks” books. Ep. 202
[02:52] 3. Ben Folds, a prominent musician widely regarded as one of the major influencers in our generation. Ep. 350
[03:17] 4. Sierra Hull, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who made her Grand Ole Opry debut at the age of 10. Ep. 320
[04:03] 5. Aaron LaVigne, an artist whose love of music started before he could speak. Ep. 364
[05:18] What Aaron has been doing and what he has going on in his life and career.
[04:03] How Aaron is recentering and taking care of himself after wild music and performance tours.
[10:16] The importance of taking breaks and practicing self-care to unwind and come back as the best version of yourself.
[11:25] Aaron shares his transition from college to getting his first gig as an artist.
[13:08] Aaron’s recommendations to anyone in college regarding what they can do to make use of summer programs and invest in themselves.
[16:00] Mastering the craft and what Aaron has been doing to continue growing and stay disciplined.

About Aaron LaVingne: -

Aaron LaVigne grew up in Cincinnati, OH where his love of music started before he could speak. The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and Motown Artists taught him the language of music while inspiring him to sing, pick up multiple instruments, and write songs.

Aaron made New York City his base after graduating with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Northern Kentucky University, where he has performed on Broadway, Off-Broadway, Broadway Tours, with Symphonies, in Lower East Side rock clubs, on the high seas, & in concert halls across multiple continents. He recorded & released two original studio albums in Brooklyn and Cincinnati and currently portrays Jesus in the 50th Anniversary Tour Andrew of Lloyd Weber’s Jesus Christ Superstar.

How to connect with Aaron:
Website - https://www.aaronlavigne.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aaron_lavinay/


About the Host -

Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster

She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.

Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality.

Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting business, Step Into Success.


How to Connect with Belinda:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com