Our first episode is an inspiring and delightful interview with Gary Grundei, an amazing human who is married to co-host Meridith — he's also a composer, director, sound designer + musician. Gary is the founder of The Friday Afternoon Songwriting Club and co-founder of golden lotus studio.  Listen and learn how Gary delightfully and safely gives his students permission to find their voice! https://garygrundei.com/ https://goldenlotusstudio.com/fasc/And... while the podcast is free, it's not cheap. We'd be thrilled to have your support at https://www.patreon.com/areyouwaitingforpermissionMeridith and Joseph are friends, co-hosts, actors, improvisers and artists. She lives in NYC and coaches actors, business professionals and presenters to fully engage with their audience, and themselves. She also mentors young actors and directors. He lives in San Miguel de Allende, México and  coaches artists and other creative beings about the beautiful business of art — and life. More about Meridith:http://www.meridithgrundei.com/https://www.grundeicoaching.com/More about Joseph:https://www.artbybennett.com/https://www.josephbennett.org/*Special thanks to Amy Shelley and Gary Grundei of  High Fiction for letting us use their music for Are You Waiting for Permission.