What happens when the applause fades, and silence takes its place?
Broadway performer and spiritual guide Seth Stewart opens up about the moment he walked away from fame to follow his inner calling. From Hamilton and In the Heights to a cabin in the forest, Seth's story is about learning to trust what can't be seen and finding purpose beyond performance.
Seth Stewart has performed in major roles in Hamilton, In the Heights, and on tour with Madonna, Jay-Z, and Jennifer Lopez. After years of living in the spotlight, he left Broadway to explore a deeper spiritual path, spending years immersed in nature and ceremony. Today, he guides others through his programs True Kings Academy (for men's spiritual growth and leadership) and Performer's Edge (for artists seeking balance and wellness). His upcoming memoir, Follow Your Vision. Live Your Truth., releases August 8, 2025.
Website: https://www.iamsethstewart.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamsethstewart
You'll hear about:
- Leaving Broadway to follow an inner calling
- Balancing performance, presence, and spiritual growth
- What nature and solitude taught Seth about trust
- Finding peace beyond validation and applause
- The power of listening to your inner voice
Timestamps:
00:00 – The call to leave Broadway
04:24 – Learning self-care while serving others
07:09 – Finding unity through diversity and shared humanity
09:00 – Growing up between sports and dance
13:19 – Living between two worlds: performer and seeker
24:13 – Leaving the stage for the forest
27:07 – Discovering meaning in storytelling and connection
29:58 – The moment Seth chose to walk away
34:09 – Grief, growth, and the evolution of love
38:25 – Teaching the next generation to dream
43:31 – The power of storytelling and community
50:09 – Learning to trust the quiet
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