From Entrepreneur Burnout to Balance + Celebrating Dwayne Hartford of Childsplay | The Morning Show

From Entrepreneur Burnout to Balance + Celebrating Dwayne Hartford of Childsplay | The Morning Show

(EP 137) This episode of The Morning Show bridges two inspiring worlds: entrepreneurial growth without burnout and the artistic legacy of one of Arizona’s most beloved theatre leaders.

Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 6:25 Interview Nicole Burbank 21:10 Dwayne Hartford 37:45 History

This episode of The Morning Show bridges two inspiring worlds: entrepreneurial growth without burnout and the artistic legacy of one of Arizona’s most beloved theatre leaders.

💡 First up: Nicole Burbank — Entrepreneurial Performance Coach. Nicole explains why so many big thinkers struggle to scale sustainably and how to shift from chaos to calm: Why entrepreneurs burn out without structure and how systems prevent overwhelm. The connection between personal well-being and business success—why self-prioritization is the key to sustainable leadership. How to simplify for growth: doing less, better, with aligned habits and strategies that create more freedom and flow.

🎭 Next: Dwayne Hartford — Artistic Director of Childsplay Theatre. After 35 years at Childsplay, Dwayne reflects on a career he never imagined would become his life’s work: Directing more than 25 productions and writing award-winning plays for young audiences. Adapting The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane into a musical as his final hurrah. Looking ahead to a new chapter filled with writing, directing, traveling—and spending time with his beloved dog, Larry.

🐾 This episode is a celebration of vision, sustainability, and legacy—reminding us that success in both business and the arts comes from balance, creativity, and purpose.

🔗 Connect with our guests: Nicole Burbank Coaching: nicolemburbank.com | IG: @nicole.burbank | nicole@yourhealthyhappyjourney.com Childsplay Theatre (Dwayne Hartford): childsplayaz.org | IG: @childsplayaz

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Executive Producer – Chris Weir Producers – Ann Cabano, Melissa Farley, Marshall Shore Technical Director / Operator – Theo Weierstall Audio Engineer / Operator – Brandon Payan Segment Writer – Dylan Crow

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