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About Maggie Gautier
Humorist, Songwriter, Producer, Entrepreneur
MY STORY
How I used my artistic talents and expression to reframe my past, challenge my beliefs about myself and my capabilities and connect with others in more meaningful and fulfilling ways.
I never really set out to have a career. I set out to marry somebody who had a career that I would love. Crazy but true. My college degree is in Arts and Entertainment Management. Although my degree has been beneficial, at the time, being the perfect girlfriend seemed the easier, softer way. I was too scared to try for what I really wanted — a performance degree. I figured if I wasn’t an artist already, I couldn’t ever be one so I might as well learn the business of art and at least hang around artists.
My plan failed but I didn’t. While attending Columbia College in Chicago I met an aspiring musician. I thought, and he did too, that he was so much more talented than I was. We struck a deal. I agreed to support him no matter what until he became a rock star. Then he would return the favor and support me when I finally figured out what, if any, talent I had.
Rather than putting someone through medical school I was putting him through rock and roll school. Only it bothered him that I effortlessly came up with lyrics to songs on the rare occasions he asked me to help. I figured that if something was easy for me it was no big deal. I’d been writing songs since I was about fourteen, but in my mind that didn’t much matter. What I realize now — I was what Julia Cameron calls a shadow artist unwilling to risk any kind of public failure or humiliation. I was too afraid to be vulnerable, because I hadn’t yet learned the power in vulnerability and the freedom gained from telling it like it is. I was seeking artistic recognition from someone who was completely unable to give it. Gosh, don’t you hate that when it happens? Yet when our relationship exploded I felt devastated.
Pain Over Time Equals Comedy; Who Knew? While the relationship fiasco unraveled, I took a summer job as a live-in childcare giver to a ten year old girl, Amy. We played. I cooked up a storm and began saying out loud what I was actually thinking. Amy’s mother, Bonnie couldn’t stop laughing. One night she dared me to perform stand-up comedy. We made a bet. She had to loose fifty pounds and I had to try stand-up comedy. I made up my mind to win the bet even though I felt scared. Comedy was a long way from being the wife of a rock star but finally, I’d found an exciting venue for my creative juices.
Setting the Stage for Getting on Stage. I knew I could be funny sometimes. I enjoyed making people laugh. Yet I was simply terrified to physically get up on stage. To overcome stage fright, (the kind that makes you want to throw up) I took improvisational classes at Chicago’s Victory Gardens Theater. I learned a lot about spontaneity and about how to get and be in the moment in order to respond to what’s actually happening in the here and now. It was great fun and more than a little bit scary. By showing up to class each week was a physical way to admit to myself and others that I was ready to try something new. I was teachable and humbled. I was ready for a change. The improv classes led to discoveries about myself that blew my mind. I found in myself a gold mine for comedic and lyric material. Nothing was sacred and everything was sacred. I started to talk about my past and reframe it through humor. I learned that when someone tells me something’s funny that’s very different than if they laugh. If they laugh, it’s funny, it they tell me it’s funny, it’s not as funny. Laughter is key. I tested out my observations and jokes with friends and they laughed more often than not. I was on my way!
The best prize — I had stepped out of the shadows and came to see myself as the artist! Just before the year ended I booked a comedy gig. The day of the show I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to do it. I alternated between nervous and excited, not always knowing which was which. I took a jog around the neighborhood and as I was letting go of some excess nervous energy I told myself that all I needed to do was show up. If I was too scared to perform I wouldn’t have to. I wasn’t going to bully myself into being funny, BUT I had to show up and at least see if I COULD follow through. I asked myself, “What’s the worst that could happen to me?” Of course, I could stink. But I wouldn’t die. When I finally stood up in front of a couple of hundred people they laughed at my stories and jokes! At the end of my ten minute set, they applauded wildly. I was happy, relieved and grateful. I grew and my heart opened wide.
I spent the next several years as the Master of Ceremonies of a variety show fund raiser at The Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. I set the intention to create an atmosphere of support, safety and encouragement. We did. Year after year I improved and evolved my material and my comfort on stage. I discovered I liked working without a script. When I witnessed other people performing for the first time, it became a blast to support them at first from the stage and then for some as a private creativity coach.
My day gig was a full time sales job, but often enough I performed at open mics around Chicago. I did those long enough to realize I wanted to expand my performances and provide a different kind of experience for myself and for the audience. I began to produce my own shows.
One Show At A Time, I’ve produced over 20 shows. My shows have mostly been one or two night events. I rented small theaters on off nights; or on nights and weekends when there weren’t any other scheduled performances. Throughout the years I produced over 20 shows; all of which include musical guests including Megon McDonough, Jana Stanfield, and Tommy Marshall among others. I’ve always included songs I’ve written in the shows.
How Did I Do That? I did whatever it took and that changed as I grew. I went from hand written tickets to printed glossy ones. I stepped out of my comfort zone and when someone asked me what I was doing, I would tell them, “I’m doing a show, would you like to buy a ticket?” I wrote a list of who bought tickets, I got email lists organized, I made calls and asked for help and I wrote the show.
Was It Easy? Not always, but it was exciting and rewarding. Some days I hired myself and then the next day I’d fire myself because I didn’t think I was doing a good enough job. Then I’d hire myself again because I had work to do and the show ‘must go on.’
I invited friends and asked strangers if they wanted a flyer. I posted notices around town and I carried tickets with me at all times so people could buy them on the spot. I got better at writing write press releases and I kept my overhead low and worked on my material. I showed up. People had a great time. If they didn’t they didn’t tell me and didn’t come back, but those folks who loved what I was doing, we loyal fans and came to show after show after show. I had found an outlet for my self-expression and surrendered to the process as it unfolded. The actual show was much more fun than sending out emails, but I did what ever it took in service to the night(s) of the show. Not only was I writing comedy, but I was writing songs; lots of songs. I went to a Christine Lavin concert in Boston and the next week I wrote my first funny song and sang it to my boyfriend who loved it loved it loved it. It was, of course, about him.
What Else Was I Doing? I Thought You’d Never Ask. Throughout this time I spent three years working for a company that developed software for independent bookstores. I traveled to the booksellers conventions around the country and saw how publishers and authors worked. It was fun to travel and learn about the bookselling industry. I wrote my second book during this time. It is a meditation book about money, men and M&M’s. Although the book is not yet published and may never be it was a great practice for writing a page of a book a day for one year. At the end of the year, I had written a book.
I went from the bookselling and publishing world to the film-making world when I got a job at an award winning independent Film Production Company. For over twelve years I did everything but a load a camera. I contributed to brainstorming sessions, I wrote narration, negotiated contracts, bought groceries, I was part of the team that sold film projects, traveled to international conferences, hired people, carted film half way across the world and most importantly, I held the vision for the company. I learned what it was like to be working with a working artist and what it took to stay the course. I developed patients with the process of creating something new on a small and a large scale. I learned a great deal about being direct and asking for what I wanted for the company. It stretched me a lot and I grew as a business woman, a person and an artist.
Life Outside of Work-Work Inside of Life. With the help and support of my boyfriend, for about ten years we helped raised an amazing girl. One day while she was doing homework in the fifth or sixth grade, she challenged me to write a musical. I took up the challenge and for three years I studied musical theater. I learned the difference between pop songs and musical songs and I once again grew in my lyric and narration writing abilities. I have a deep respect for the process of musical theater writing and all I can say is it too takes time, patients, perseverance and most importantly action.
It’s Not What I Do, But Who I Am. Although I am still a consultant for the film production company, when the film career fizzled because there was no work for me to do, I was at a loss. I no longer had the sexy job or the job security. Instead I found myself alone and in much need of a break. And break I did. I broke out of my old way of being and started to once again evaluate my life and my work. My comfort on stage led me to some MC gigs, some auctioneering gigs and some private party entertainment. I was still finding my way and trying out different kinds of venues.
The point is, it’s Amazing What Happens When I Just Show Up. One afternoon, I learned that my friend Charlene had been studying some teachings that had helped her to manifest the life of her dreams. I followed her lead and studied for three years. At the end of that time, I became a licensed Practitioner or a spiritual counselor. I learned to believe in the power of intention, affirmative prayer and creative laws of the universe. I was shown how my unconscious beliefs were no longer serving me and what to do about changing them.
I began to build my business as a coach and consultant for select people who were looking for support in growing their business or expanding their creative expression as an artist. My clients included high ranking professional public speakers, business owners, singers, writers, performers, executives. I was being of service by helping people find what was true for them and since they gave me permission to offer suggestions, we would create action plans that worked.
As I was helping others, I got the support I needed to let go of the past and truly surrender to trusting life and its enfoldment. I got a call out of the blue, (now I think it was divine intervention) from my childhood friend and one of the most magnificent women I know, Laura. She asked me if I would be interested in producing a video for a project she had been working on. We agreed to meet with her business partner. Within six weeks I was producing the video as well as being on-camera talent. It was great fun. From that job, I learned a lot about how the internet works as a sales and marketing tool. And I expanded my coaching practice to support others in using the internet to market their businesses.
All of those experiences brought me to finally work at Creative Life. During much of my adult live I have been the creative buddy to my dear friend Kelly Morgan, the founder of CreativeLife. We have spent hours together talking about our work as artists, as people committed to growing up. (it’s never too late) I’ve seen her build her business and she has heard my jokes, songs and stories. We have encouraged each other to move through the fear and we seem to always be in synch with what we’re exploring. I have assisted her in some of her workshops and have had a hand in the structure and content of her work.
When Kelly asked me to partner with her at CreativeLife I was excited about the possibility. I knew it was the next right thing to do. I have relocated to California so we can work closely together at expanding the outreach and impact of the company and the teachings. The idea of ‘Plugging into the Power of the Universe” says it all. When a person can do that, life is grand.
Kelly has a genius for teaching creativity and I have spoken to countless former and current students whose lives have changed for the better as the result of Kelly’s guidance and insights. It’s actually quite amazing.
I’m excited about the enfoldment and expansion of the company. I will continue to write songs to be used in the workshops and other places and Kelly and I are currently writing a book together. I will remain committed to supporting others in their artistic expansion and expression because I have learned that my writing, my comedy and my music aren’t really mine, they are to be shared. Through telling the truth I found out what the truth was for me and through the act of self expression I have discovered who I am. I’m profoundly happy and it’s taken a lot of hard work. Who knew that happiness, true happiness for me would mean growing up and truly following my bliss.
As part of my work at CreativeLife, I continue to use my life experiences and practitioner training to coach and mentor others. If you’re interested in marketing yourself, a product on the internet or in your community; if you want guidance during difficult times; to strategize; to gain understanding . . . and are tired of doing everything alone, then contact me so we can talk about how we can work together.
Humorist, Songwriter, Producer, Entrepreneur
MY STORY
How I used my artistic talents and expression to reframe my past, challenge my beliefs about myself and my capabilities and connect with others in more meaningful and fulfilling ways.
I never really set out to have a career. I set out to marry somebody who had a career that I would love. Crazy but true. My college degree is in Arts and Entertainment Management. Although my degree has been beneficial, at the time, being the perfect girlfriend seemed the easier, softer way. I was too scared to try for what I really wanted — a performance degree. I figured if I wasn’t an artist already, I couldn’t ever be one so I might as well learn the business of art and at least hang around artists.
My plan failed but I didn’t. While attending Columbia College in Chicago I met an aspiring musician. I thought, and he did too, that he was so much more talented than I was. We struck a deal. I agreed to support him no matter what until he became a rock star. Then he would return the favor and support me when I finally figured out what, if any, talent I had.
Rather than putting someone through medical school I was putting him through rock and roll school. Only it bothered him that I effortlessly came up with lyrics to songs on the rare occasions he asked me to help. I figured that if something was easy for me it was no big deal. I’d been writing songs since I was about fourteen, but in my mind that didn’t much matter. What I realize now — I was what Julia Cameron calls a shadow artist unwilling to risk any kind of public failure or humiliation. I was too afraid to be vulnerable, because I hadn’t yet learned the power in vulnerability and the freedom gained from telling it like it is. I was seeking artistic recognition from someone who was completely unable to give it. Gosh, don’t you hate that when it happens? Yet when our relationship exploded I felt devastated.
Pain Over Time Equals Comedy; Who Knew? While the relationship fiasco unraveled, I took a summer job as a live-in childcare giver to a ten year old girl, Amy. We played. I cooked up a storm and began saying out loud what I was actually thinking. Amy’s mother, Bonnie couldn’t stop laughing. One night she dared me to perform stand-up comedy. We made a bet. She had to loose fifty pounds and I had to try stand-up comedy. I made up my mind to win the bet even though I felt scared. Comedy was a long way from being the wife of a rock star but finally, I’d found an exciting venue for my creative juices.
Setting the Stage for Getting on Stage. I knew I could be funny sometimes. I enjoyed making people laugh. Yet I was simply terrified to physically get up on stage. To overcome stage fright, (the kind that makes you want to throw up) I took improvisational classes at Chicago’s Victory Gardens Theater. I learned a lot about spontaneity and about how to get and be in the moment in order to respond to what’s actually happening in the here and now. It was great fun and more than a little bit scary. By showing up to class each week was a physical way to admit to myself and others that I was ready to try something new. I was teachable and humbled. I was ready for a change. The improv classes led to discoveries about myself that blew my mind. I found in myself a gold mine for comedic and lyric material. Nothing was sacred and everything was sacred. I started to talk about my past and reframe it through humor. I learned that when someone tells me something’s funny that’s very different than if they laugh. If they laugh, it’s funny, it they tell me it’s funny, it’s not as funny. Laughter is key. I tested out my observations and jokes with friends and they laughed more often than not. I was on my way!
The best prize — I had stepped out of the shadows and came to see myself as the artist! Just before the year ended I booked a comedy gig. The day of the show I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to do it. I alternated between nervous and excited, not always knowing which was which. I took a jog around the neighborhood and as I was letting go of some excess nervous energy I told myself that all I needed to do was show up. If I was too scared to perform I wouldn’t have to. I wasn’t going to bully myself into being funny, BUT I had to show up and at least see if I COULD follow through. I asked myself, “What’s the worst that could happen to me?” Of course, I could stink. But I wouldn’t die. When I finally stood up in front of a couple of hundred people they laughed at my stories and jokes! At the end of my ten minute set, they applauded wildly. I was happy, relieved and grateful. I grew and my heart opened wide.
I spent the next several years as the Master of Ceremonies of a variety show fund raiser at The Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. I set the intention to create an atmosphere of support, safety and encouragement. We did. Year after year I improved and evolved my material and my comfort on stage. I discovered I liked working without a script. When I witnessed other people performing for the first time, it became a blast to support them at first from the stage and then for some as a private creativity coach.
My day gig was a full time sales job, but often enough I performed at open mics around Chicago. I did those long enough to realize I wanted to expand my performances and provide a different kind of experience for myself and for the audience. I began to produce my own shows.
One Show At A Time, I’ve produced over 20 shows. My shows have mostly been one or two night events. I rented small theaters on off nights; or on nights and weekends when there weren’t any other scheduled performances. Throughout the years I produced over 20 shows; all of which include musical guests including Megon McDonough, Jana Stanfield, and Tommy Marshall among others. I’ve always included songs I’ve written in the shows.
How Did I Do That? I did whatever it took and that changed as I grew. I went from hand written tickets to printed glossy ones. I stepped out of my comfort zone and when someone asked me what I was doing, I would tell them, “I’m doing a show, would you like to buy a ticket?” I wrote a list of who bought tickets, I got email lists organized, I made calls and asked for help and I wrote the show.
Was It Easy? Not always, but it was exciting and rewarding. Some days I hired myself and then the next day I’d fire myself because I didn’t think I was doing a good enough job. Then I’d hire myself again because I had work to do and the show ‘must go on.’
I invited friends and asked strangers if they wanted a flyer. I posted notices around town and I carried tickets with me at all times so people could buy them on the spot. I got better at writing write press releases and I kept my overhead low and worked on my material. I showed up. People had a great time. If they didn’t they didn’t tell me and didn’t come back, but those folks who loved what I was doing, we loyal fans and came to show after show after show. I had found an outlet for my self-expression and surrendered to the process as it unfolded. The actual show was much more fun than sending out emails, but I did what ever it took in service to the night(s) of the show. Not only was I writing comedy, but I was writing songs; lots of songs. I went to a Christine Lavin concert in Boston and the next week I wrote my first funny song and sang it to my boyfriend who loved it loved it loved it. It was, of course, about him.
What Else Was I Doing? I Thought You’d Never Ask. Throughout this time I spent three years working for a company that developed software for independent bookstores. I traveled to the booksellers conventions around the country and saw how publishers and authors worked. It was fun to travel and learn about the bookselling industry. I wrote my second book during this time. It is a meditation book about money, men and M&M’s. Although the book is not yet published and may never be it was a great practice for writing a page of a book a day for one year. At the end of the year, I had written a book.
I went from the bookselling and publishing world to the film-making world when I got a job at an award winning independent Film Production Company. For over twelve years I did everything but a load a camera. I contributed to brainstorming sessions, I wrote narration, negotiated contracts, bought groceries, I was part of the team that sold film projects, traveled to international conferences, hired people, carted film half way across the world and most importantly, I held the vision for the company. I learned what it was like to be working with a working artist and what it took to stay the course. I developed patients with the process of creating something new on a small and a large scale. I learned a great deal about being direct and asking for what I wanted for the company. It stretched me a lot and I grew as a business woman, a person and an artist.
Life Outside of Work-Work Inside of Life. With the help and support of my boyfriend, for about ten years we helped raised an amazing girl. One day while she was doing homework in the fifth or sixth grade, she challenged me to write a musical. I took up the challenge and for three years I studied musical theater. I learned the difference between pop songs and musical songs and I once again grew in my lyric and narration writing abilities. I have a deep respect for the process of musical theater writing and all I can say is it too takes time, patients, perseverance and most importantly action.
It’s Not What I Do, But Who I Am. Although I am still a consultant for the film production company, when the film career fizzled because there was no work for me to do, I was at a loss. I no longer had the sexy job or the job security. Instead I found myself alone and in much need of a break. And break I did. I broke out of my old way of being and started to once again evaluate my life and my work. My comfort on stage led me to some MC gigs, some auctioneering gigs and some private party entertainment. I was still finding my way and trying out different kinds of venues.
The point is, it’s Amazing What Happens When I Just Show Up. One afternoon, I learned that my friend Charlene had been studying some teachings that had helped her to manifest the life of her dreams. I followed her lead and studied for three years. At the end of that time, I became a licensed Practitioner or a spiritual counselor. I learned to believe in the power of intention, affirmative prayer and creative laws of the universe. I was shown how my unconscious beliefs were no longer serving me and what to do about changing them.
I began to build my business as a coach and consultant for select people who were looking for support in growing their business or expanding their creative expression as an artist. My clients included high ranking professional public speakers, business owners, singers, writers, performers, executives. I was being of service by helping people find what was true for them and since they gave me permission to offer suggestions, we would create action plans that worked.
As I was helping others, I got the support I needed to let go of the past and truly surrender to trusting life and its enfoldment. I got a call out of the blue, (now I think it was divine intervention) from my childhood friend and one of the most magnificent women I know, Laura. She asked me if I would be interested in producing a video for a project she had been working on. We agreed to meet with her business partner. Within six weeks I was producing the video as well as being on-camera talent. It was great fun. From that job, I learned a lot about how the internet works as a sales and marketing tool. And I expanded my coaching practice to support others in using the internet to market their businesses.
All of those experiences brought me to finally work at Creative Life. During much of my adult live I have been the creative buddy to my dear friend Kelly Morgan, the founder of CreativeLife. We have spent hours together talking about our work as artists, as people committed to growing up. (it’s never too late) I’ve seen her build her business and she has heard my jokes, songs and stories. We have encouraged each other to move through the fear and we seem to always be in synch with what we’re exploring. I have assisted her in some of her workshops and have had a hand in the structure and content of her work.
When Kelly asked me to partner with her at CreativeLife I was excited about the possibility. I knew it was the next right thing to do. I have relocated to California so we can work closely together at expanding the outreach and impact of the company and the teachings. The idea of ‘Plugging into the Power of the Universe” says it all. When a person can do that, life is grand.
Kelly has a genius for teaching creativity and I have spoken to countless former and current students whose lives have changed for the better as the result of Kelly’s guidance and insights. It’s actually quite amazing.
I’m excited about the enfoldment and expansion of the company. I will continue to write songs to be used in the workshops and other places and Kelly and I are currently writing a book together. I will remain committed to supporting others in their artistic expansion and expression because I have learned that my writing, my comedy and my music aren’t really mine, they are to be shared. Through telling the truth I found out what the truth was for me and through the act of self expression I have discovered who I am. I’m profoundly happy and it’s taken a lot of hard work. Who knew that happiness, true happiness for me would mean growing up and truly following my bliss.
As part of my work at CreativeLife, I continue to use my life experiences and practitioner training to coach and mentor others. If you’re interested in marketing yourself, a product on the internet or in your community; if you want guidance during difficult times; to strategize; to gain understanding . . . and are tired of doing everything alone, then contact me so we can talk about how we can work together.
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What People
Are Saying
“After a Maggie Gautier performance, you’ll never see your life quite the same way again. The most
ordinary acts take
on a new significance.
My friends and I
laughed ‘til it hurt.
Her insights were all too true.”
Susan O’Halloran,
Author, Professional Story Artist & Consultant
“Maggie took immediate charge of getting my marketing message across, clarified it in a way that helped me take my book, with confidence, into the public arena.”
Bill Quateman, Author
of Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance, Nutritional Counselor, Founder Angelmind.com
“I was going to cancel a show but Maggie
encouraged me to
break down what
needed to be done
into small, manageable steps. Then she
supported me when
I took action. Since
the show Maggie
has helped me find
a producer and
we’ve already
recorded 11 songs.
Maggie believed
in me and it’s been
great to move forward
with my dreams.”
Laurie Marchese, Songwriter, Recording Artist
“I have known Maggie Gautier for years
as a friend and as an artistic mentor and colleague. I have seen
her grow into one of
the most talented
and funny
observational
humorists I know.
Karen Gerbig,
Videographer, Teacher & Playwright
“When it was time
for me to expand
my business I hired
Maggie to help me.
She was amazing.
She did everything
from coming up
with a great name
for the company,
to following through
with me to make
sure I stayed on
track. She’s a
terrific writer,
consultant and
champion of others.
I can’t recommend
her enough. Oh,
and she’s a lot of fun
to be around too.”
Debra Tamblyn www.ABeautifulU.com
“I would
recommend
Maggie as a
Creativity Coach
to anyone who is
looking to expand
their personal and artistic life. I fondly
see her as a blend
of two of Rosalind Russell's most beloved characters - Auntie Mame and
Mama Rose. Maggie optimistically takes
the proverbial
"bull by the horn"
and makes things happen in a fun and exciting way.”
Karen Gerbig,
Playwright, Producer, Teacher, Videographer
“Maggie made
me laugh, think and
leave wanting more.”
Ginny Weisman
Producer & Publisher
“Maggie is Magical!
The perfect MC
able to make the crowd laugh. She worked well with the Band Director,
expertly facilitated
the Live Auction.
She’s dynamic,
versatile, and
so, so funny.”
Rev. Mark Anthony Lord
Are Saying
“After a Maggie Gautier performance, you’ll never see your life quite the same way again. The most
ordinary acts take
on a new significance.
My friends and I
laughed ‘til it hurt.
Her insights were all too true.”
Susan O’Halloran,
Author, Professional Story Artist & Consultant
“Maggie took immediate charge of getting my marketing message across, clarified it in a way that helped me take my book, with confidence, into the public arena.”
Bill Quateman, Author
of Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance, Nutritional Counselor, Founder Angelmind.com
“I was going to cancel a show but Maggie
encouraged me to
break down what
needed to be done
into small, manageable steps. Then she
supported me when
I took action. Since
the show Maggie
has helped me find
a producer and
we’ve already
recorded 11 songs.
Maggie believed
in me and it’s been
great to move forward
with my dreams.”
Laurie Marchese, Songwriter, Recording Artist
“I have known Maggie Gautier for years
as a friend and as an artistic mentor and colleague. I have seen
her grow into one of
the most talented
and funny
observational
humorists I know.
Karen Gerbig,
Videographer, Teacher & Playwright
“When it was time
for me to expand
my business I hired
Maggie to help me.
She was amazing.
She did everything
from coming up
with a great name
for the company,
to following through
with me to make
sure I stayed on
track. She’s a
terrific writer,
consultant and
champion of others.
I can’t recommend
her enough. Oh,
and she’s a lot of fun
to be around too.”
Debra Tamblyn www.ABeautifulU.com
“I would
recommend
Maggie as a
Creativity Coach
to anyone who is
looking to expand
their personal and artistic life. I fondly
see her as a blend
of two of Rosalind Russell's most beloved characters - Auntie Mame and
Mama Rose. Maggie optimistically takes
the proverbial
"bull by the horn"
and makes things happen in a fun and exciting way.”
Karen Gerbig,
Playwright, Producer, Teacher, Videographer
“Maggie made
me laugh, think and
leave wanting more.”
Ginny Weisman
Producer & Publisher
“Maggie is Magical!
The perfect MC
able to make the crowd laugh. She worked well with the Band Director,
expertly facilitated
the Live Auction.
She’s dynamic,
versatile, and
so, so funny.”
Rev. Mark Anthony Lord
“My creative expression; songs, comedy, musicals, prose and business expansion take me on an amazing journey back to my Self. I love supporting others in their creative expression. It’s a joy to witness them connect back to their best selves as well.”
~ Maggie Gautier
~ Maggie Gautier