The Latest From Yes But Why

YBY ep 297: Chris Green creates fun content for his own little corner of the internet!

Chris Toph Green GravityBeard Podcast

This week on Yes But Why, I chatted with podcaster, Chris Green. Known as “Toph” in his role of host/producer for multiple podcasts, Chris Green builds each podcasting project until it inspires another. “My podcast projects are basically a set of Russian nesting dolls,” he said to me.   Toph started by creating Gravity Beard, a successful podcast variety show that featured lots of different segments. Some turned into other…
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YBY ep 296: Maximilian Hansen on taking the leap toward your next creative adventure!

Maximilian Hansen Mind Melt Uppsala

This week on Yes But Why, I talk to Maximilian Hansen, improv performer and teacher from Uppsala, Sweden. Maximilian Hansen is the founder and artistic director of Mind Melt. He has performed and taught improv in, among others: England, Ghana, India, Ireland, Kenya, Slovenia, Germany and the United States. Max is a curious and physical improv performer. As a teacher/coach, he creates a positive atmosphere that encourages the participants to…
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YBY ep 295: Filmmaker Kelli Horan on learning through writing and revising.

Kelli Horan filmmaker artist

This week on Yes But Why, I talk to independent filmmaker and artist, Kelli Horan! Active in the filmmaking community, Kelli Horan was the Screenwriting Co-Director and Programmer at Other Worlds Film Fest 2020; she was a member of Women Communicators of Austin; and she was the Marketing Chair for Women in Film & Television Austin for 2019. She loves to support fellow independent filmmakers to make their visions come…
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YBY ep 294: Michelle Gilliam on thriving as an artist and pushing on through to the next big thing!

Michelle Gilliam Improv MKE

This week on Yes But Why, I talk to the confident and spectacular Michelle Gilliam. Milwaukee born and raised, Michelle Gilliam is an improviser, actor, host, and voice actor. Michelle has been involved in improv comedy for over 20 years, through studying, performing, coaching, teaching, and directing. Michelle is now based in Los Angeles, CA. As the Owner and Artistic Director of Improv MKE, she is building her improv comedy…
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YBY ep 293: Deana Criess on building inclusivity through improv!

Deana Criess

This week on Yes But Why, I spoke with Creative Consultant, Deana Criess. Deana Criess has been a professional improviser for more than 20 years. A master instructor, director, and performer, Deana has done shows and workshops at festivals, theaters, colleges, and Fortune 500 companies all over the country. Deana is currently the Associate Director of Recruitment & Admissions and Applied Improvisation Specialist for Career Launch @ Perkins, an innovative…
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