In this episode of Mike's Moment Of…, host Michael Sean Harris sits with Robin Baston—architect, lighting and set designer, and technical director for major theatrical and festival productions.

Together, they explore how creativity extends beyond performance into the spaces that hold story, light, and human experience. Robin shares his unique journey blending architecture and theatre from the very beginning, revealing how technical precision and artistic intuition coexist in his work.

This conversation dives into:

• The intersection of architecture and performance design
• Building environments that shape artistic expression
• The relationship between technical craft and creative instinct
• Lessons from theatre, festivals, and collaborative creation
• What it means to "build" creativity in real, tangible ways

A thoughtful and inspiring conversation for artists, designers, and anyone interested in how creativity lives beyond the stage.

Watch the episode on YouTube https://youtube.com/@mikesmomentofpodcast

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Mike's Moment Of…

An Old Friend, A New Conversation

Featuring Totlyn Oliver

Episode Overview

Some conversations are more than a catch-up—they're a return, a reflection, and a rediscovery.

In this episode of Mike's Moment Of…, Michael reconnects with longtime friend, colleague, and creative companion Totlyn Oliver. From shared stages and church pews to professional paths that have evolved across countries and disciplines, this conversation is rooted in history—but grounded in who they've each become.

Totlyn, now an award-winning speaker, author, and advocate for authentic communication, brings insight, warmth, and clarity to a dialogue that explores growth, purpose, and the courage to show up truthfully.

🔑 What This Episode Explores

• The power of long-term creative relationships
• Reflecting on early dreams, shared spaces, and formative moments
• What it means to evolve into your voice—personally and professionally
• Authenticity, visibility, and courageous communication
• Navigating life transitions with grace, honesty, and intention
• The role of memory, mentorship, and meaningful conversation in shaping identity

From Then to Now

Michael and Totlyn revisit their early days at the Edna Manley College and in church communities—spaces filled with ideas, ambition, and possibility. What emerges is a powerful through-line: the importance of staying connected to purpose while embracing transformation.

A Conversation Worth Having

This episode is a reminder that growth doesn't erase who we were—it deepens it.

It's about:

• Reconnecting with people who knew you "when"
• Honoring the journey between then and now
• And embracing the ongoing call to speak, live, and create with truth

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• YouTube: @MikesMomentOfPodcast /@ReggaeOnlineSchool
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Mike's Moment Of… Tech Diva Discipline

Featuring Nadia Roxburgh

In this episode of Mike's Moment Of…, we step behind the curtain and into the precision, problem-solving, and power that shape the moments audiences never see — but always feel.

"Tech Diva Discipline" is a deep and dynamic conversation with Nadia Roxburgh — performer-turned-technical theatre powerhouse — about the unseen work behind the work.

From early dreams of acting to discovering her true calling in stage management and lighting design, Nadia shares how rejection redirected her, discipline refined her, and curiosity fueled her evolution. What began as disappointment after auditioning for drama school became the doorway to technical mastery — and ultimately, ownership of her craft.

In This Episode, We Explore:

• The pivotal audition that changed Nadia's trajectory
• Falling in love with backstage life at the Philip Sherlock Centre
• The discipline required in technical theatre
• Lighting as storytelling, not just illumination
• Engineering, structure, and the architecture of creativity
• Why technical artists must think like both creatives and problem-solvers
• The mindset of excellence behind the scenes

Nadia speaks candidly about failure, redirection, and the importance of learning how things actually work. Her journey reminds us that discipline is not restriction — it's freedom through mastery.

This episode is a celebration of the technicians, stage managers, designers, and engineers who make magic possible — and a reminder that sometimes your greatest calling lives just behind the spotlight.

🎧 Whether you're an artist, technician, student of theatre, or simply someone navigating an unexpected pivot, this conversation will challenge you to embrace the unseen discipline shaping your own story.

Listen, reflect, and step behind the curtain.

Mike's Moment Of… — where craft meets calling.