Shimmy LaRoux's Slow Burn

Good grief, I love a list. Here are three things I've learned as a performer.  EDITS: I forgot to include Gigi Holliday as a Burlesque historian and the space in Chicago is the 1901, not the 2901. Apologies, y'all.  Transcript available here: https://www.shimmylaroux.com/podcast-shimmy-larouxs-slow-burn/

Today, we're going to talk a bit about legacy and what it means.  Transcript available: https://www.shimmylaroux.com/podcast-shimmy-larouxs-slow-burn/

Yes, I know I'm doing a New Year, New me episode. Yes, I know I recorded it in January and am releasing it in February... just go with it.  In this episode, I talk about what a "new year" means for me and a few steps for planning for your new year! Transcript available here: https://www.shimmylaroux.com/podcast-shimmy-larouxs-slow-burn/

It feels like there is a lot of pressure to do things right now. How can we deal with the looming sense of "I have to get everything done NOW" while still keeping our sanity? Let's talk about being under pressure. RESOURCES 2x2 Prioritization: https://www.mindtheproduct.com/enter-matrix-lean-prioritisation/ https://www.betterup.com/blog/performance-pressure-and-performance The episode transcript is available at: https://www.shimmylaroux.com/podcast-shimmy-larouxs-slow-burn/

Goals My 3 part plan for setting goals 1. What have you done already? Did you hit your goals from last year? Why/Why not? Also, take some time to celebrate your wins and try not to be so hard on yourself for goals you didn't hit.  2. What do you want to do...and WHY? Why is it important to add this as a goal? What do you want to get out of it?  3. What are you going to DO to hit that go? Be as specific as possible  Lather. Rinse. Repeat!

Taking 10 days off from shows taught me a lot about the power of rest. I talk about rest as resistance and 7 types of rest.  Links: The Nap Ministry: https://thenapministry.wordpress.com/ Po' Chop: https://www.itspochop.com/ 7 types of rest: https://lifehacker.com/the-7-types-of-rest-and-how-to-get-the-kind-you-need-1847223651 Be sure to let me know what you think! Email: shimmylaroux@gmail.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/shimmylaroux

Check out my 3 part series on TikTok where I let you know it's totally possible to travel as a performer without it breaking the bank. Today's podcast is a continuation of that conversation.  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shimmylaroux

Hi! I talk about burlesque and burly-related things all the time, so why not put it all in one place? Welcome to the Slow Burn!