Artist Wellbeing Essentials

Redesigning
creative ecosystems.

Evidence-based wellbeing tools and frameworks for artists, creators, and the organizations that work with them. From individual resilience to industry-wide standards — AWE works at every level.

For Artists
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For Young Artists + Families
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For Organizations
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4×
More likely — artists experience psychological distress at four times the rate of the general population.
Support Act, 2024
70%
Of creative professionals report burnout in the past year — compared to 53% of workers overall.
Mentally Healthy, 2024
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Standardized onboarding resources to navigate the creative industry sustainably — anywhere.
The reality

The creative industry is demanding more.
The support hasn't kept up.

Whether you're an artist navigating burnout and exploitation, or an organization managing talent, productions, and liability — the creative industry's demands have outpaced its infrastructure. AWE closes that gap.

For Artists + Creators
"I can't keep up this pace — but I'm scared to slow down."
The industry runs on last-minute calls, high visibility, and constant networking. When you hit the wall — through rejection, financial pressure, or just the slow grind of it all — there's no net to catch you. So you do what artists do. You push through, until you can't.
"We're all tortured and starving artists — that's just how it is."
The myths run deep: that suffering is the price of authentic performance, that healing will dull your edge, that boundaries ruin creativity. The research says otherwise. So do the artists who've stayed in it, whole.
For Organizations
"We care. We just don't know where to start."
Wanting to support your artists or teams and actually having the systems to do it are two different things. AWE provides training, frameworks, ready-to-use resources, and mental health coordination tailored for creative spaces — so you don't have to figure out one more thing.
"It's always been this way. If they can't handle the pressure, maybe the industry isn't for them."
Crisis calls, production delays, talent walking off set, and high turnover don't just affect people — they affect timelines, budgets, and outcomes. Burnout and legal action are hitting record rates.
What we offer

How AWE works.

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For Artists + Creators
The AWE System
The foundation you deserved from day one. 80+ video modules and downloadable materials covering artist-specific skill-building, mental and emotional health tools, industry navigation, and personalized career game planning. Evidence-based, trauma-informed, and built specifically for the realities of creative work. Self-paced, on any device, available when you need it.
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For Artists + Creators
Cohorts + 1:1 Support
The AWE System, with community. Seasonal small-group cohorts move through the AWE System curriculum together — with live sessions, peer connection, and direct access to the AWE team. Prefer one-on-one? Individual sessions are available for deeper, personalized transformation and support.
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For Organizations
Workshops + Consulting
Industry-informed best practices for organizations. Tailored workshops and consulting for agencies, performing arts schools, dance studios, production companies, and theater programs. AWE can work directly with your team or clients. The evidence is in — teams with wellbeing infrastructure perform better, stay longer, and produce stronger work.
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For Productions
Mental Health Coordination
Bringing stories to life — compellingly and ethically. Certified mental health coordination for film, TV, and theater productions. AWE supports cast, crew, production companies, and audiences across the full production lifecycle — from script assessment and portrayal of challenging themes, to on-set practices that build collaborative working environments, to audience impact considerations and content notes.
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What people are saying

The AWE difference.

Artist
“I've been performing since I was four. Not one teacher, coach, or agent gave me what AWE shared in the first two modules. I immediately applied techniques mid-project and had the best tour run yet. AWE made it possible to pursue what I love again.”
J.R.
Actor + Touring Artist
Organization
“We started with workshops for our agents, then for our roster. Now the AWE System is part of our onboarding for every client. AWE set a whole new standard. It makes our work clearer, smoother, and far more fulfilling.”
Ann-Marie
Talent Agency Director
3,100+
people supported — artists, creators, agents, and industry professionals.
100+
combined years of industry expertise across the AWE team.
Who trusts our team
Alyson Stoner
A note from our founder
“After 25 years in entertainment as an artist, producer, and now certified mental health professional, I created AWE alongside a pioneer in this field, Cristi Williams, and an expert team spanning mental health, performance, and industry. It's our life's passion to help empower and transform creative spaces. The outcome never ceases to leave us in awe… no pun intended.”
— Alyson Stoner
Co-founder, Artist Wellbeing Essentials
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The creative world
is changing.

So is the support available to you.
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