Dynamite: Backstage Pass Podcast

In this episode of Backstage Pass, Abbe Bradbury explores a question that so many performers avoid: who are you without the applause? She dives into how success can become your identity and the cost of losing yourself when the applause fades. If you’ve ever tied your worth to your performance, this is for you.

In this episode of Backstage Pass, Abbe dives into the reality of ego, power trips, and fear-based leadership in the performing arts industry. From blacklisting myths to what real leadership actually looks like, this is an empowering conversation for creatives, parents, and educators navigating the industry in 2026.

In this episode, Abbe dives deep into what truly shaped one of the biggest growth years at Dynamite Studios not talent, not luck, but work ethic, consistency, discipline and intentional training. Fresh off the graduation shows, she unpacks the mindset shifts, culture shocks, class etiquette, quiet improvement, and the strategic approach required to turn big dreams into real, professional outcomes. Whether you’re a student, parent, or emerging artist with massive goals, this episode is your reminder: talent gets you noticed, but work ethic keeps you in the room.

These days, everyone has an opinion, but not everyone takes the time to understand the full picture. In this episode, Abbe dives into the difference between giving feedback that helps and criticism that hurts. She unpacks how to lead with empathy, respond instead of react, and create a culture built on grace, honesty, and understanding.

In this episode of Backstage Pass, Abbe dives into the power of celebration and what it really means to lift others as you climb.

She unpacks how celebrating someone else’s success can fuel your own growth, why genuine support is magnetic, and how using your wins to uplift others creates lasting impact.

Because real success isn’t just about what you achieve it’s about what you share.

✨ Celebrate others. Pay it forward. Keep the energy generous.