We’re Not Doing That in 2026 Opera Edition

About this episode

Bridgette Cooper shares stories of her personal and professional growth as a performing artist and emphasizes the importance of recognizing worth in the industry.

Happy New Year! Our January theme is "Updated, Upgraded, Unapologetic." I share stories of my personal and professional growth, and the need to recognize our worth as performing artists in the industry.

People in this episode

Host: Bridgette Cooper

Topics covered

• personal growth
• professional growth
• performing arts
• recognizing worth
• New Year

Keywords

• performing artists
• industry worth
• New Year theme
• personal stories
• professional stories

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