July 21, 2025

“What Keeps Artists Awake? Inside Anna Marie Castaneda’s Creative Hustle”

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“What Keeps Artists Awake? Inside Anna Marie Castaneda’s Creative Hustle”

In this inspiring episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser welcomes longtime friend Anna Marie Castana, a Valley native, accomplished entertainer, and mentor shaping the next generation of performing artists.

🎯 Inside This Episode:
• Balancing motherhood, performing arts, and entrepreneurship
• Lessons learned from LA auditions, Broadway training, and behind-the-scenes production work
• Building Arizona’s creative economy through the Glowframe Initiative
• The reality of Hollywood deals — and why discernment matters
• Why rejection is just part of the numbers game for entrepreneurs and artists alike

Whether you’re a performer, producer, or startup founder, Anna’s story reveals the grit, resilience, and relationships that fuel creative careers.

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