Episodes

  • Living BIG w/ Meredith Garwood - Leading with Strength and Heart

    Living BIG w/ Meredith Garwood - Leading with Strength and Heart
    Feb 9 2026
    In this episode of Living BIG, Becca sits down with Meredith Garwood — leader, artist, and creative partner — to explore what it means to live big with both strength and heart. Meredith shares her journey back to creativity, the power of compassionate leadership, and why brave spaces don’t require being the loudest in the room.

    This conversation is about integrity, excellence, community over competition, and showing up fully—especially when you lead behind the scenes. If you’re finding your way back to creativity or learning to lead with courage and care, this episode is for you.








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    37 mins
  • Living Big w/ Julie Murren: Community, Creativity, and Saying Yes

    Living Big w/ Julie Murren: Community, Creativity, and Saying Yes
    Jan 26 2026
    What does it really mean to live BIG without regrets?

    In this episode of Living Big, Becca sits down with theater director and educator Julie Murren for an honest conversation about community, creativity, and why the process matters just as much as the final product.

    Julie reflects on what “living BIG” looks like in real life, how community theater creates belonging, and why saying yes to meaningful work continues to shape who we become. Together, they explore the difference between passion and enjoyment, the power of truth and trust in leadership, and why community matters now more than ever.

    Whether you’re a creative, an educator, or someone craving a deeper connection, this episode is an invitation to live bravely, boldly, and with purpose.
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    44 mins
  • Welcome to Living BIG

    Welcome to Living BIG
    Jan 13 2026
    Episode 1: Welcome to Living BIG

    What does it really mean to live big? In the very first episode of Living BIG, host Becca Jackson Cusick invites you into the heart of a movement built on courage, creativity, and community. This podcast was born from one simple belief: people thrive when they’re brave enough to create and supported enough to try.

    Becca is joined by her first guest, Sandy, a studio mom, board member, Big Deal Diva, and self-described “not a singer” who decided to borrow someone else’s confidence and say yes anyway. Together, they unpack what it looks like to step outside your comfort zone, show up imperfectly, and discover that growth doesn’t require talent—it requires bravery.

    This conversation explores:
    • What “Living Big” really means in real life
    • How supportive, inclusive (and brave) communities change people
    • Why adults desperately need creative spaces too
    • The power of borrowing confidence until you find your own
    • Letting it suck… and letting it surprise you
    You don’t have to be a performer to belong here. You just have to be human. If you care about creativity, courage, or community—and if you’re ready to do hard things with supportive people, this podcast is for you.

    Welcome to Living BIG.
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    43 mins