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Leave Average for Joe

Host, Briggs Gibbins sits down with industry leaders from business, entertainment, health, sports and more. Briggs & Co brings you industry insights from working professionals who"ve made it from nothing to something. There"s no straight shot to anything in life but there is tips, tricks, advice and guidance that can help bring your dreams to a reality. Briggs & Co is a community of above average Joes looking to unlock their potential.

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01:04:44

Turning a TV/Film career dream into a reality with...

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2024/08/22

Christian Lagasse has been working professionally in the Film and TV industry since 2014. With over 20 years of experience, Christian had worked alongside critically acclaimed actors such as Hailee Steinfeld, Chosen Jacobs, Collen Ballinger, Steve Little, Tony Hale, Dove Cameron, and Iliza Shlesinger. Showing not only can he hold his own, but that he brings technique, dedication and charisma to his craft.Find Christian: https://christianlagasse.com/ Find Briggs: www.briggsandco.ca Instagram

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00:46:52

Ask Me Anything: Business Goals to Personal Goals,...

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2024/08/14

Role reversal: In this episode I respond to listeners questions and dive deep into my experience in business, education, dance, travel and so much more. I talked about my goals for the next few years, shifting priorities, business plans, the effects that dance has had on my entrepreneurial endeavours, favourite candy and where I see my company, Last Shot Apparel heading. Thank you to those that showed interest and asked some bold questions! This was fun. I hope you enjoy and walk away with opinions,

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00:52:52

Hannah + Shae: How to welcome change, favourite...

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2024/08/07

This episode was birthed out of the McDonalds parking lot in Coquitlam, BC. Big Booty mix was blaring and sun roof was down. Shae Bourne and Hannah Cam are professional dancers and fitness instructors with a world of experience in the dance, hospitality, fitness and real-estate industry... There was no shortage of chuckles in this episode. We reflect on our favourite moments on set but we also dive into how challenging it is to navigate transitional moments in our lives. This episode was rich in

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00:40:45

Jeff Mortensen: Moving from Edmonton to Vegas,...

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2024/08/01

Get ready for a wild ride on the Briggs and Co. Podcast as Jeff Mortensen swings by to share his jaw-dropping journey from an artistic gymnast and Ukrainian dancer to a circus superstar! From Edmonton, Alberta to some of the world's most famous stages. Jeff shared with me the memorable moment of receiving the call back from Cirque du Soleil, his days on SYTYCD, his advice in the audition room, what keeps him up at night and so much more... no matter what stage you are in your journey as an

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01:03:25

Moe Brody: Making ends meet, you’re not going to book...

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2024/07/17

Growing up in Vancouver, BC, Canada with very little to her name, she hustled her a** off trying to make ends meet. At 12 years old she thought her dance career was over. It wasn’t until her mid 20s that she found dance again. Moe Brody is an entrepreneur, comedian, international choreographer and world class dancer 🕺 She dives into her transition from a cushiony 9-5 to eventually landing her first professional dance role. Moe shares her experiences on set and working with different international

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00:54:19

Jessa Doll: Why shooting your shot is worth it, life...

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2024/07/10

Jessa is a breath of fresh air. She has experience touring with artists around the world, working on set for commercials, tv and film, choreographing for musicians and so much more. We dive into dealing with self doubt at every stage in life, the power of comments from role models, how to show up as your best self and LOADS more… please welcome the beautiful, Jessa Doll.

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00:34:28

NYC Hostels, auditions with my dad, hip hop battles...

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2024/07/03

This episode dives into my personal experiences touring with conventions, auditioning around the world, hip hop battles with Team Canada and my 8 year old start-up ideas…??? It’s wild that we’re over a month into this show. If you have any feedback or suggestions for Briggs & Co please send me a message on @briggs_and_co or email at Briggs.gibbins@gmail.com.

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00:41:17

How to get an O1 Visa, How Building Connections Gets...

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2024/06/26

Billy Mustapha was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. He moved to Vancouver, BC right out of high school and built connections that are lasting a lifetime. He enrolled in several dance programs and built relationships that he explains to be the foundation of why his career has ROCKETED to where it is now. From the Oscars to Paula Abdul, Tate Macre and so many others… Billy has been around the block and I’m stoked to chat with him. Reach out to me at Briggs.gibbins@gmail.com or connect directly

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00:56:31

A chat with my father: Stay curious, challenge the...

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2024/06/19

Dad chats to me about his struggles as a teenager, working jobs to make ends meet, how he proposed to mom, his advice for younger generations and what’s keeping him up at night. Thinking of bringing dad back for round 2 soon!?👀

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00:33:07

My Story: Failing at auditions, moving cities,...

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2024/06/15

This episode is all about my story as a young kid from rural Alberta, Canada. I’ve done some pretty cool things but have also experienced some pretty crappy things. At the root of it all, I just keep doing things that push me to my limits. From moving to Vancouver to dancing on cruise ships, booking Netflix roles to teaching yoga, I dive into it all. My lifestyle isn’t for everyone but there’s moments in this episode that everyone can relate to. I hope you enjoy! Until next time… keep on leaving

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00:48:03

Ryan Maw talks breakthrough moments, Trader Joe Hauls...

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2024/06/05

From a young age Ryan knew he wanted to dance but he had no idea that he would be nominated for a Leo Award, featured on The Ellen Show and star in the famous High School Musical series… Ryan Maw is trailblazing through this industry. We talked about horror stories on set to advice he has for up and coming performers and so much more. Ryan is simply leaving average for Joe!

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00:47:52

Charmaine: Hollywood ain’t for the faint of heart

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2024/05/29

From Calgary, AB to Los Angelos, CA, Charmaine shared insights into her journey as a Young Canadian and competitive studio dancer then landing an agent, applying for a Visa and navigating the extremely cut throat environment of LA drop-in studios. Charmaine’s performed with Jlo, Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson and so many others… She’s simply leaving average for Joe!

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01:13:33

Louise Hradsky on working hard so you don’t question...

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2024/05/22

Beyond excited to release an all NEW episode of @briggs_and_co_ 🎙️ I interviewed @lou.sky and chatted about he early career as an 11 year old leaving home for a national ballet program to being nominated for an @iemmys 💫 She’s a legend and a leader and she shared some incredible advice I wish my younger self heard 👂 Turn those notifications on, subscribe to the @spotify podcast and buckle up for an exciting new episode of @briggs_and_co_ ->>> 06/22/2024🚨 Would you recommend the podcast to a

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00:46:54

Enjoying the journey with Melissa Mitro

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2024/05/15

Let’s learn how Melissa went from juggling side gigs like serving and glass manufacturing to one of the world’s leading performers in the entertainment industry. Melissa Mitro worked hard, committed herself, stayed humble and kind. “Professionally, Melissa has been featured in many music videos and performed live with many artists in North America and Europe such as Nick Jonas, Pitbull, Nelly Furtado, Chaka Khan, Karol G, Anuel, James Morrison and Deborah Cox to name a few. As well as the runner-up

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00:09:25

Welcome to Briggs & Co

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2024/05/01

Jumping right into the advice for the up and coming performers in the entertainment industry. Briggs dives into some of her experiences and lessons learned from her years in TV/Film, print, live theatre, directing and so much more.

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