Episodes

  • Episode 4 — Purpose Before Performance: Return to Trust

    Episode 4 — Purpose Before Performance: Return to Trust
    Jan 27 2026
    In Episode 4 of Purpose Before Performance, we dive deep into the essential theme of trust. Returning to trust, both with ourselves and others can unlock new possibilities and drive meaningful change. Join me as we explore how this powerful principle shapes our personal and professional journeys.

    Solo Talk
    by Generation Passion
    Where intention leads and performance follows.
    Your power is your purpose.
    © 2026 Generation Passion. All rights reserved.

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    Purpose Before Performance
    by Generation Passion

    Where intention leads and performance follows.
    Your power is your purpose.
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    10 mins
  • Friday Philosophy — Building Breakthroughs with Patience and Action

    Friday Philosophy — Building Breakthroughs with Patience and Action
    Jan 24 2026
    In this episode of Friday Philosophy by Purpose Before Performance by Generation Passion, we explore the balance between patience and action on the creative journey. Whether you're holding back, waiting for the perfect moment, or rushing ahead for quick results, finding harmony between the two is key. Join me for a reflection on how patience and action shape both your creativity and your path to success. This episode will inspire you to trust the process, take action, and give yourself permission to grow at your own pace.

    Where intention leads, performance follows. Your power is your purpose.
    © 2026 Generation Passion. All rights reserved.

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    Purpose Before Performance
    by Generation Passion

    Where intention leads and performance follows.
    Your power is your purpose.
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    5 mins
  • Episode 3 — Purpose Before Performance: Purpose Over Emotion

    Episode 3 — Purpose Before Performance: Purpose Over Emotion
    Jan 22 2026
    In this episode, we dive deep into the balance between purpose and emotion. How do we maintain our vision when emotions try to steer us off course? Tune in to explore how you can take control of your journey, align with your higher purpose, and transform challenges into growth. This is not just about surviving, it’s about thriving.
    Join me for a powerful conversation that will shift your perspective and inspire action.
    Your power is your purpose.

    Purpose Before Performance
    by Generation Passion
    Where intention leads and performance follows.
    Your power is your purpose.
    © 2026 Generation Passion. All rights reserved.

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    Purpose Before Performance
    by Generation Passion

    Where intention leads and performance follows.
    Your power is your purpose.
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    12 mins
  • Episode 2 — Tariq Muhammed: When Purpose Shows Up Uninvited

    Episode 2 — Tariq Muhammed: When Purpose Shows Up Uninvited
    Jan 20 2026
    This conversation wasn’t planned, it was revealed.
    In this episode of Purpose Before Performance, we sit down with a self published author Tariq Muhammed who never aspired to write a book, but felt called to tell the real stories around him.
    From growing up surrounded by hustlers and compelling real life characters, to stepping away from writing during life’s darkest moments, this conversation explores what happens when purpose keeps calling even when you’re unsure you’re ready.
    We talk about:
    • Writing without intention to publish
    • Staying intentional through therapy
    • Empowering women through storytelling
    • Creating something different and unpredictable
    • Submitting work 30 minutes before the deadline
    • Why you’ll never know unless you put it out there
    This episode is about responsibility, intention, discipline and trusting the process when purpose shows up uninvited.
    🎧 Listen with intention.

    Guest: Tariq Muhammed

    Purpose Before Performance
    by Generation Passion
    Where intention leads and performance follows.
    Your power is your purpose.

    © 2026 Generation Passion. All rights reserved.

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    Purpose Before Performance
    by Generation Passion

    Where intention leads and performance follows.
    Your power is your purpose.
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    13 mins
  • Episode 1 — Purpose Before Performance: Where the Work Begins

    Episode 1 — Purpose Before Performance: Where the Work Begins
    Jan 13 2026
    In this episode of Purpose Before Performance, host Zivia Walker introduces a purpose-driven approach to acting grounded in responsibility, intention, and discipline before performance ever begins. Rather than focusing on technique, ambition, or visibility, the episode centers on why an artist chooses to act in the first place. This reflection establishes the foundation of the Generation Passion Method™, inviting artists to consider purpose as the starting point of preparation. When purpose comes first, preparation deepens, choices clarify, and the work becomes sustainable.

    Purpose Before Performance
    by Generation Passion
    Where intention leads and performance follows.
    Your power is your purpose.
    © 2026 Generation Passion. All rights reserved.

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    Purpose Before Performance
    by Generation Passion

    Where intention leads and performance follows.
    Your power is your purpose.
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    14 mins
  • Sunny & Blue — Episode 11: Embodying Motown’s Legacy

    Sunny & Blue — Episode 11: Embodying Motown’s Legacy
    Jul 19 2024
    📌 Start Here: Includes Sunny and Blue, a limited mini-series exploring the cast, characters, and creative process behind the play.
    In this episode, we sit with actors from the stage production Sunny and Blue, including Thomas “T-4” Harris, Manniah Harris, and Jason Holmes, to discuss their work portraying figures connected to Motown history. The conversation explores the responsibility of embodying real-life music legends, preparing for stage performance, and sustaining growth as actors working in theatre and beyond.
    Sunny and Blue is an original play written by Donna Holloway, loosely based on the life of Motown legend Tammi Terrell and told through the memories of her close friend and singing partner, Marvin Gaye.
    Guests: Thomas “T-4 Harris, Manniah Harris, Jason Holmes
    Production information:
    www.neweratheatretroupe.com

    Purpose Before Performance
    by Generation Passion
    Where intention leads and performance follows.
    Your power is your purpose.
    © 2026 Generation Passion. All rights reserved.

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    Purpose Before Performance
    by Generation Passion

    Where intention leads and performance follows.
    Your power is your purpose.
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    15 mins
  • Sunny & Blue — Episode 10: Music, Memory & Collective Storytelling

    Sunny & Blue — Episode 10: Music, Memory & Collective Storytelling
    Jul 16 2024
    Includes Sunny and Blue, a limited theatre mini-series exploring the cast, characters, and creative process behind the play.
    In this episode, we sit with actors Smurf Brown and Clarissa Roman to discuss their roles as Nick Ashford and Regan Scott in New Era Theatre’s production Sunny and Blue. Host Zivia Walker also joins the conversation in her role as Valerie Simpson of Motown Records. Together, the discussion examines the responsibility of portraying figures connected to cultural legacy, the collaborative nature of ensemble storytelling, and the demands of bringing music driven history to the stage.
    Sunny and Blue is an original play written by Donna Holloway, loosely based on the life of Motown legend Tammi Terrell and told through the memories of her close friend and singing partner, Marvin Gaye.
    Guests: Smurf Brown, Clarissa Roman
    Production information:
    www.neweratheatretroupe.com

    Purpose Before Performance
    by Generation Passion
    Where intention leads and performance follows.
    Your power is your purpose.
    © 2026 Generation Passion. All rights reserved.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purpose-before-performance--6146859/support.



    Purpose Before Performance
    by Generation Passion

    Where intention leads and performance follows.
    Your power is your purpose.
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    22 mins
  • Sunny & Blue — Episode 9: Honoring Legacy on Stage

    Sunny & Blue — Episode 9: Honoring Legacy on Stage
    Jul 16 2024
    Includes Sunny and Blue, a limited theatre mini-series exploring the cast, characters, and creative process behind the play.
    In this episode, we sit with actors Michael Wert and Brittney Reddix to discuss their roles as Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell in the stage production Sunny and Blue. The conversation explores the responsibility of portraying real-life figures, the preparation required to honor iconic legacies, and the challenges of working with emotionally rich material on stage. Michael and Brittney reflect on how theatre deepens their craft and shapes their approach to performance.
    Sunny and Blue is an original play that centers on the life and legacy of Tammi Terrell, told through memory, music, and live performance.
    Guests: Michael Wert, Brittney Reddix
    Production information:
    www.neweratheatretroupe.com

    Purpose Before Performance
    by Generation Passion
    Where intention leads and performance follows.
    Your power is your purpose.
    © 2026 Generation Passion. All rights reserved.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purpose-before-performance--6146859/support.



    Purpose Before Performance
    by Generation Passion

    Where intention leads and performance follows.
    Your power is your purpose.
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    36 mins