Lydian comes from Nashville and, as an actor who studied at NYU, brings a theatricality to her songs and performances. We talk about music, guitars, coming out, gender roles and more! Find Lydian on instagram at @lydiagranered or Spotify or other music services.
Read MoreSarah is the author of the book, "Guac is Extra But So Am I." Sarah is a NYC based writer with a background in content strategy, copywriting, journalism, and social media. Her journey has taken her from Massachusetts to Philadelphia to New York City. Her writing career includes considerable experience in the fashion industry. For more information, go to https://www.sarah-sol.com.
Read MoreI met Tal Shulman at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival where he blew me away in a small role in Shakespeare in Love. We talk about being Canadian, Jewish, Gay, socialism and so much more.
Read MoreAlex is a friend and client who's been on Oprah! You saw her as a vegan chef in Super Size Me for which she was nominated for an Oscar. We talk about her art, her encouragement and coaching of other artists, and how creativity fights fascism. You can check out her art at www.alexandrajamieson.com/home/art.
Read MoreBefore I started this podcast, I grew up in the same area as Jerry Seinfeld and Alec Baldwin. I graduated from New York City’s Cardozo School of Law and have represented New York Times bestselling authors, screenwriters, actors, Oscar-nominated producers, and theatrical and film production companies. I’ve worked as an actor and performer with experience that includes commercials, film, and New York theater. I’m a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA, the film, television, and stage acting unions.
Read MoreOriginally from the Northeast, Patience has lived in France, Connecticut, Ohio and New Mexico and now resides in New York City. She has a master’s degree in French literature and is an editor for Harlequin.
Read MoreSara graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa with a dual major in English and Hispanic Studies and a minor in creative writing, including courses in children's literature, copyediting, and screenwriting. She joined HarperCollins in 2019 after starting her publishing career at Penguin Random House. She works on picture books up through teen. She's also an author herself. You can find her at saraschonfeldbooks.com.
Read MoreSean is a director of sitcoms, husband or an actress & dialogue coach, and father of Katelyn. She's a sports photographer who's shot events like the World Series and Sugar Bowl, just to name a few. Understanding that showbiz doesn't mean constant employment, Sean studied personal finance and shares what he's learned with Katelyn on an enjoyable and educational podcast, Dads, Daughters, and Dollars.
Read MoreI met Dorothy at a Romance Writers Convention before she was a writer. She started as a fan and ultimately became a multi-published author. She spent her days in the corporate world and her nights with her Mac on her lap. Now she has her own business in addition to her writing. Find out more at http://www.dorothyfshaw.com.
Read MoreBarbara is an Ivy-League educated clown whose work transcends performance art. She's also an ordained minister who performs many kinds of weddings. We talk about serving audiences and recognizing who they are. You can learn more about her at www.jesterofthepeace.com.
Read MoreElia is an award-winning writer of erotic romance. She also reviews sex toys. We discuss these topics as well as log cabins and more! You can find her at www.eliawinters.com.
Read MoreI’ve left this episode to keep Shannon’s memory alive. Shannon had been a writer and studied literature and criminal justice. A chance meeting lead to her becoming Eric's literary intern. Her performance in that role lead to her becoming his junior agent. When he had to fold his agency for personal reasons, Shannon started her own agency and many of Eric's clients followed her. She built on that and lead www.VictressLiterary.com.
Read MoreDee started her journey in Texas as an athlete. As you'll hear, she became an actress, moved to Los Angeles, became "the Tide Lady" and ended up working for and with Roseanne Barr. If that's not enough of a ride, she became a Romance writer and has numerous books available. For more info on that, go to www.deejadams.com.
Read MorePhyllis started life in New Jersey and along the way to Maine she has written, performed and recorded great music. She's become a therapist who has created mental health resources that are actually fun! You can find them at www.possibilityprintables.com. We talk about it all including the adventures of addiction, recovery, and discovering sexual identity!
Read MoreA New Yorker who's a veteran of numerous productions all over the world, Mara is equally comfortable with computers as she was a "genius" with Apple. When not performing or teaching theater, she helps people become more comfortable with their technology. You can learn more about her at www.marajillherman.com and www.technotherapynyc.com.
Read MoreTerry Kitchen's latest album, Lost Songs, has hit #13 on the national Folk-DJ airplay chart. The Boston Globe has called Terry "one of New England's best songwriters." In 2020 his CD "Next Time We Meet" hit #5 on the national Folk-DJ chart and his single "Party on the Roof" hit #4 on the song chart. A native of Ohio who went to college in Los Angeles and chased him music dreams to Boston, Terry has been a friend of mine for 40 years. Few people know more about the history and creation of pop music. His music is available www.terrykitchen.com.
Read MoreBorn in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island, and Denver, Debra Lynn Shelton is a young adult, women’s fiction, and mystery writer, and former rock princess. You can listen to her music at https://www.reverbnation.com/debralynnlazar.
Read MoreNicco comes from a Show Business family and was on his way to a movie-related career when working with the famous film director, Roger Corman. But his path took a sharp turn and led him to become an award nominated novelist. He also bakes, makes furniture, and is married to the brilliant and talented author, Zoe Archer.
Read MoreCindy McKeown graduated Cornell and seemed headed for law school, thanks to a scholarship at a top school, but she took a significant turn and became a political activist and, ultimately, a filmmaker. Her latest film, Unacceptable Risk, tells the story of a prominent cancer researcher who began rethinking her assumptions about the causes of cancer and the true burden of environmentally induced cancers.
Her latest 16-minute documentary can be viewed any time at https://www.cancerfreeeconomy.org/UnacceptableRisk/.
Read MoreCarly is a Canadian who has an actual Masters Degree in Publishing Studies. She represents a wide variety of authors and is a Senior VP of the P.S. Literary Agency
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