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Acting like a MomBody of Work: Redefining Beauty, Goals & Grace After BabyLets get real about something nearly every mom wrestles with — body image after baby. One year postpartum with my second child, the pressure to “bounce back,” the five pounds that won’t budge, and the radical shift in mindset that changed everything.From the lens of motherhood and the entertainment industry, we explore what it really means to love your body in every season and how to recognize the difference between setting healthy goals and self-sabotaging through unrealistic standards.This is for any mom who's ever looked in the mirror and questioned her worth. You're not alon...2025-07-2423 minActing like a MomMesha Kussman- Director/Choreographer:The Art of Making Waves in Leadership and Letting GoThis week on Acting Like a Mom, I sit down with the multi-talented Mesha Kussman: director, choreographer, and founder of Aqualillies, the world’s most glamorous water entertainment company that fuses synchronized swimming and dance. I’ve had the honor of being part of the Aqualillies team for over 12 years, and it was such a joy to dive deep with Mesha in this heartfelt and honest conversation.We talk about:💧 What it was like for Mesha to step back and delegate leadership within Aqualillies when she became pregnant with her first child.🌊 How the discipline...2025-07-171h 05Acting like a MomComparison is the thief of Joy: Solo episodeIn this quick solo episode I am having the post audition blues. Were you can’t shake the coulda woulda shoulda. It made me think of the comparison in both motherhood and the entertainment industry. Whether it's the scroll of "perfect moms" on social media or the sting of seeing another actor book the role you wanted, comparison can quietly rob us of the joy we've worked so hard to earn.In This Episode, We Explore: Why comparison is so common (and dangerous) in both motherhood and acting The mental and emotional toll of cha...2025-07-1016 minActing like a MomDanielle Ruiz-Model: Going with the FlowIn this episode of Acting Like a Mom, I sit down with the radiant and magnetic Danielle Ruiz : model, actor, longtime host of the World Poker Tour, and mom of two.Danielle brings her signature charm, carefree spirit, and wisdom to our conversation, and I can honestly say this interview was so much fun. She reminded me (and maybe will remind you too!) that motherhood doesn’t always have to be stressful if you let it flow.We talk about how she’s navigated her career in entertainment for over a decade while raising her children i...2025-07-031h 00Acting like a MomS2E7:Stillness Is Not Stagnation: Navigating the Slow SeasonsThe industry feels quiet. Auditions are slower, projects are paused, and a lot of us arewondering, “What now?” In this episode, I lean into the stillness. Not as failure, but as a vital part of the creative rhythm.Whether you're a working actor, a storyteller, or a behind-the-scenes creative balancing motherhood, this episode is your reminder that rest is not a setback and you are not alone. We explore practical ways to stay grounded and creative, even when the calendar is thin.We also touch on my growing fears around AI and the shift in the in...2025-06-2619 minActing like a MomActresses Turned Agents: Aylya Marzolf -Creating Space for Motherhood in HollywoodShe was my very first guest and now she’s back! Actress, mama, and now co-founder, Aylya Marzolf Mai joins me for a full-circle moment on Acting Like a Mom. Since that first episode, we’ve both had babies (just three days apart!) and embarked on a brand new journey: launching our own maternity and beyond talent division, Love Mamas.In this episode, we get real about what it’s been like transitioning from talent to agents why we started the agency, what we’ve learned, and how it's helped us not only support other women in the indu...2025-06-191h 03Acting like a MomS2E5:13.1 Miles & A Whole Lotta Mom Grit: What Running Taught Me About Not Giving Up On MyselfWhat do running shoes, mom life, and grit have in common? A whole lot more than you think. In this episode, I’m taking you mile by mile through my first ever half marathon...physically exhausting, emotionally eye opening, and surprisingly healing.From the early morning training runs squeezed in before breakfast duty, to the mental walls I hit (and climbed over) at mile 10, I’m sharing what running 13.1 miles taught me—not just about endurance, but about believing in myself again.💬 In this episode, I talk about:Why I signed up for a half mar...2025-05-2926 minActing like a MomS2E4: Dot Saint Fleur: Actress 'Babies,Braids & Breaking the Mold'Babies, Braids & Breaking the Mold with Dot Saint FleurIn this inspiring episode of Acting Like a Mom, we sit down with the multi-talented Dot Saint Fleur; an actress, entrepreneur, devoted mom, and wife. She is rewriting the script for what motherhood in the entertainment industry looks like.Dot gets real about:✨ Creating her own pilot and carving space for herself in the industry👵🏽 Moving her mom in to build a “daycare they trust” for her little one😬 How people project their fears onto pregnant actors—wondering if it’s the end of their career...2025-05-221h 01Acting like a MomS2E3-Almost Over the Hill: My First Year as a Mom of TwoIn this I open up about my first full year as a mother of two. No filters, no scripts, just real talk. From navigating the trenches of postpartum depression to embracing perspective shifts (and a healthy dose of delulu thinking), I share the messy, magical, and transformative journey I’ve been on.Being a mom in this industry comes with its own set of challenges, and this past year tested every part of me. But I also found new parts…resilience, humor, softness, and surprisingly joy. If you're a parent, an artist, or someone trying to do both...2025-05-1524 minActing like a MomS2E2:Jordan Hubbard (My Hubby)- Actor: Love, Scripts & Sleepless NightsThis highly requested episode is a special one! We have our first Dad guest and who else than my super handsome husband😍, actor Jordan Hubbard, for a honest conversation about what it’s really like to raise kids while navigating the unpredictable world of the entertainment industry. Together, we open up about the real struggles—from trying to memorize lines with a baby crying in the next room to having side hustles that work for us and some that dont ehhhh lol We talk about how lack of sleep impacted our work and our relationship, and how we’ve f...2025-05-091h 13Acting like a MomS2E1 "Back and Better Than Ever: Surviving the First Year"Welcome back to Acting Like a Mom! It’s Season 2, and your host is officially out of the pregnancy fog and into toddler territory — and yes, still working in entertainment while figuring it all out. 🙃In this first episode of the new season, I’m giving you a real, raw, and honest update on what life has looked like since Season 1 — which, if you remember, I recorded while pregnant (emotional rollercoaster, anyone?). Now with a one & two-year-old in tow, I’m back behind the mic, not just surviving but thriving... okay, sometimes thriving.Tune in to hear:W...2025-05-0123 min
Co-Parenting Confessions with Alysha PriceCo-Parenting Through Trauma with Javae Carroll
Let’s explore the intricate dynamics of family relationships and mental health. In this episode, join me and my guest, Javae Carroll, as we take a deep dive into the mental health challenges faced by children coping with divorce and parental separation.
As professionals dedicated to supporting healthy family dynamics, we share our unique vantage points and insights on how these transitions impact young minds. We discuss the often-overlooked reality that, in the pursuit of being right, many parents inadvertently wrong their children.
Tune in as we explore effective strategies for fostering emotional resilience in kids, the importance of op...2025-01-0345 minActing like a Mom007: Bianca Renee- Influencing MotherhoodWelcome to the season Finale of the Acting Like a Mom podcast. It’s a short and sweet one. It only felt right to end it because this is the only episode I have left with my baby bump, and next week is Christmas so the timing felt right. I am so grateful for all the guests that came on without knowing what to expect ya’ll are the real MVP’s. To everyone who watched, listened, shared the podcast, thanks for supporting this growing community.
In this final episode we dive deep into the wo...2024-12-1957 minActing like a Mom006: 2 under 2...What I've learnedCurrently shooting from my hotel room cause mama is out of town working...yipiee. Unfortunately I left a piece of my breast pump at home, can we say Mastitis 😭😅. Amazon to the rescue!Will be delivering a same day hand pump....ohhh motherhood.
Anywho I had a different episode planned for this week but I had such a crazy overwhelming, overstimulated week and I overcame it and wanted to share some things I have learned along the way.
2024-12-1120 minActing like a Mom005: Pregnancy emotions and the struggles ( solo episode)This episode was kinda hard to post because I knew I was experiencing some sort of depression during this time of my pregnancy, even writing that out is hard. But That would defeat the whole purpose of this podcast, to build a community of moms by sharing these often untold stories. So here I am diving into my own struggles.
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2024-11-2125 minActing like a Mom004:Sarah Scott-Actress/Intimacy Coordinator- Decision to commute into LA and changing the narrative in her lifeSarah Scott- Actress/ Intimacy Coordinator
I was looking forward to having Sarah on the show and she did not disappoint! I actually reached out to her a while back when I was considering moving out of the city and making the commute for work. So glad I did because here I am moved out of the city and thriving… at least enjoying having space for the family. We talk about this and so much more.
You may have seen her guest starring on shows such as The Orville, Castle, Bones, or True Bloo...2024-11-1354 minActing like a Mom003: Maternity Work. How and WhenWork, work, work work work!!! It’s time to get that work in.
Let’s be honest that is one of the most nerve wracking part about being pregnant in this industry, wondering what opportunities there are when you are pregnant?
Don’t fear there is work but it just takes a while to get there, just gotta be patient. I briefly discuss my experience working while pregnant.
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Dont forg...2024-11-0722 minActing like a Mom002: Actress Aylya Marzolf- Balancing Motherhood and CareerAyla Marzolf, Actor, Model, Director, Writer
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We couldn’t have had a better first guest! Aylya is radiant and resilient beautiful human inside and out. This episode explorers motherhood after divorce and proves that you can still have success. During the recording of this episode, she was pregnant with her second child, but came with knowledge from her first experience in how to maneuver through the industry. We also touch on:
-The power of your voice when you have a homebirth.
-Providing as a single mother
...2024-10-3153 minActing like a Mom001: Nice to meet you (Intro)I felt like it would be rude to not introduce myself, so here we go!2024-10-3114 minActing like a MomIntroWelcome to the Acting Like a Mom podcast where we all about how it is to navigate and balance motherhood in the entertainment industry.2024-01-3100 min
The Mas LaRae ShowEP 88 LIVE at FutureLAND Part 4We Went LIVE at the FutureLAND Conference 2023 For Episode #88!This week Alysha L. Ellis sits down with Keith Dorsey- Young Guns Entertainment, Jessie- Changency, Chad Porter- CHVD JUSTIN, & Jay R Fogel - Lokul TV. We discuss the entertainment industry, faith centered purpose, branding and media. In this episode, we also share personal experiences navigating as business owners, leading with purpose and much more! 2023-12-1336 min
Beyond Fulfillment PodcastEpisode 5 - Alysha Lobo: Empowering Evolution Through Innovation - Insights from Rapyuta RoboticsHere are my top takeaways from my conversation with Alysha Lobo of Rapyuta Robotics:
1. Evolution is a natural process for societies.
Humans have an innate desire for improvement, seeking better living conditions, increased knowledge, and enhanced well-being. This pursuit of progress fuels innovation, social change, and ultimately societal evolution. Rapyuta Robotics is making an important contributing to this evolution as they state in their core purpose:
Empowering Lives With Connected Machines
Based on our core value of empathy we strongly believe that the dirty, dull, and dangerous work should be automated, and people should be given an option to...2023-11-2046 min
Messy MompreneurMental Health in Motherhood w/ Wellness CindyHello and welcome back!May is National Mental Health Awareness month. On this episode you’ll get to hear from Wellness Cindy as we get vulnerable and discuss mental health in motherhood. Cindy is a Postpartum and Breathwork Practitioner on a mission to help overwhelmed postpartum moms find a simple way out of their chaotic mind with simple mindfulness tools. She is a mama of two young kiddos and opens up about her journey into her career and why she is passionate about what she offers to fellow mamas. Make sure to catch the whole conversation for he...2023-05-2240 min
Your Journey to JoyAlysha Millard : Helping teens and young adult find JOY, overcome todays challenges and get UNSTUCK
In this episode of the Journey to Joy podcast, host Moyra Gorski sets out to help listeners find joy in their lives. She talks with Alysha Millard, her guest today and explains that shifting negative thoughts to positive ones can greatly improve a person's motivation and confidence.
Through inspiring stories from people who have overcome struggles and tips on staying healthy and positive during life's ups and downs, listeners are encouraged to find joy in their own lives.
Moyra emphasizes the importance of supporting and encouraging others on their journey to joy.
Alysha Millard is a Professionally Certified in Life Coa...2023-05-0153 min
Beauty Growth Academy UnleashedBalancing A Beauty Business As A Busy Mum Guest Sabrina | Ep. 87Join BGA Backstage exclusive Patreon channel now: https://www.patreon.com/BeautyGrowthAcademyBackstage/membershipGet unlimited access to full, ad free episodes plus exclusive content, regular coaching, journal prompts & updates from me in real time. Click Here To JoinIn this episode I am joined by one of my OG members Sabrina. Sabrina is a young mum and shares how she has it all - beauty business success, happy children and a thriving relationship. If you're an introvert and think you can't be a business owner, this episode is for you. Do you...2023-03-1340 min
Writers Festival RadioS6 E2 Alysha Farrell: Teaching in the AnthropocenePart 2 of our 6-Part series on Teaching in the Anthropocene. Hosted by Neil Wilson.
This new critical volume presents various perspectives on teaching and teacher education in the face of the global climate crisis, environmental degradation, and social injustice. Teaching in the Anthropocene calls for a reorientation of the aims of teaching so that we might imagine multiple futures in which children, youths, and families can thrive amid a myriad of challenges related to the earth’s decreasing habitability.
Dr. Alysha Farrell is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at Brandon University. She is passionate about fostering a ca...2023-02-0227 min
The Intersection presented by Intersectional GroupDon't make comments about my body | Alysha and Ahlam on plus-size body positivity and representationAlysha and Ahlam are fierce advocates for body positivity on- and off-campus in Portland, Oregon. In this episode, Alysha, Ahlam, Dee, and Zhou discuss complexities around body image, self-love, beauty standards, media representations of plus-size women, and social media’s role in young people’s views on body and beauty. To follow Alysha and Ahlam’s journeys, find them on Instagram: @alyyshaaa and @ahlam.jpeg. Transcript: http://bit.ly/3VvOM5W2022-12-2841 min
Careers in AntitrustEpisode 8: Interview with Melanie Aitken, Managing Principal, Bennett JonesEpisode 8 features Melanie Aitken, Managing Principal of Bennett Jones and Canada’s former Competition Commissioner from 2009 to 2012. The interview is led by Alysha Pannu, an Associate at Bennett Jones. 2022-11-0938 min
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesChildhood Trials, Conversion, Multiple Sclerosis and Faith: Alysha Audd’s Story - Latter-Day LightsIn this weeks episode, Alysha Audd shares some of the difficult trials and challenges she's faced over the years, including growing up in a home with alcoholism, and being diagnosed with MS at the young age of 21. She also shares many blessings and opportunities she's been given, and how her family, friends, and faith in the gospel have helped her to stay positive and live her best life.*** Please help us spread light to the world by SHARING Alysha's story and SUBSCRIBING to our channel. ***To watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube, c...2022-10-161h 01
Farming For DummiesTo The Root Of It - The A"Maize"ing History of CornJoin our journey through history as we explore how an inedible plant became one of the most widely grown crops in the entire world. From its humble beginnings in central Mexico, corn has played a huge role throughout world history as a food source and even in religion. We'll explore how selective breeding led to thousands of corn varieties, the classification of corn types, and some of the unique ways we use corn today!
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https://www.britannica.com/plant/corn-plant
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/rethinking-corny-history-maize-180971038/
https://www.lhf.or...2022-08-0928 min
“That’s Myrony” (My + Irony)An Infinite Path to Discovery with DeeAnne RiendeauIt was absolutely beyond Divine Myrony that connected the spiritual link between Alysha’s spiritual mentor and dear soul sister, Spiritual Muse of the Akashic Records, Author & now can add Podcaster with her new show “When Spirit Calls”, DeeAnne Riendeau and Alysha!! In addition to DeeAnne and Alysha recounting how they myronically met, DeeAnne shares about the spiritual gifts she was given awareness of after having not 1 but 2 near-death experiences at a young age and the journey they have taken her to now create her spiritual business of Rose Hope International. You do not want to miss this episode and you...2022-05-0749 min
TRIBE STORIESJaland Earl- Fatherly DutiesAs a young father, Jaland takes a leap into his struggles and trauma of having a difficult and ongoing relationship with his father. He speaks about being a father to his young daughter, and how different fatherly duties look on him. On this podcast Jaland thinks about the battles he has had to fight at a very young age, making the wrong decisions, hanging out with the wrong people, and overcoming his past. Listen in as Jaland speaks about having to learn and understand the difficulties of growing up in a violent neighborhood, social injustice, and police brutality within his...2022-04-1932 minTRIBE STORIESGeorge Cox- Should I stay, or should I go?On this podcast George captivates his audience on his story and the struggle of experiencing homelessness at a young age. Growing up in The Jungles, he speaks about how it built him up to be who he is today. As he got older, the obstacles of going to school became a fork in the road for George. His biggest decision was whether it was for him or not. He goes over the financial struggles, and the stresses of deciding on what the best route is for him now. George contemplates on his past financial decisions and how he wished he...2022-04-1916 minTRIBE STORIESFreddy Towns- Self IdentityJoin Freddy as he opens up about his self-discoveries and trying to repair his relationship with his father as a young adult. He further explains the obstacles of mental health difficulties in his day-to-day life, and how he has been able to overcome them. Freddy reflects on his past traumas, and dives into his point of view on being classified as “different”. While battling with various obstacles, he has learned that having an artistic skillset, and a very creative mind, has been able to help him climb out of the dark.2022-04-1920 min
Dance Matters PodcastEpisode 104- Alysha Percy, Professional Dancer and ChoreographerSend us a textAlysha Percy is a young and passionate dancer. She started dancing at 2 training in all styles but was drawn to the world of hip hop.She has a wealth of experience in the entertainment industry having appeared on productions for the Disney channel, Saturday Disney, Channel V, ABC 3, and much more.Alysha has spent her time training both in Australia and LA. Alysha has experienced worldwide training including being the Advanced International Elite Protege on The Pulse On Tour in 2016-2017 She was recently appeared in the world famous Mo...2021-10-1529 min