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Mamas Talkin' LoudCelia Keenan-Bolger, Taking Care of One Another... and OurselvesIn honor of the Tony Awards this Sunday, June 8th, please enjoy this encore release of our chat (the second one EVER!) with 2019 Tony Award Winner, Celia Keenan-Bolger, honored this year with the 2025 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award, as she opens up about her motherhood experience; how bringing Scout Finch to life eight times a week has been as fulfilling as it has been depleting, and how she navigates that, all while raising her son with the same call to action that her parents instilled in her.
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Mamas Talkin' LoudAudra McDonald, Then and Now - Part 2In honor of the Tony Awards this Sunday, please enjoy this encore release of our chat with nominee (for the 7th time!) Audra McDonald, currently starring as Mama Rose in GYPSY. Make sure you've listened to Part 1 and follow the Mamas on Instagram @mamastalkinloudpod for up to date info on their return.
2020: Kicking off season 2 of Mamas Talkin Loud we were honored to speak with 6 time Tony award winner and venerable pillar of the theater community, Audra McDonald.
TRIGGER WARNING: sensitive conversation about miscarriage
As a mother with 15 years between her girls, she...2025-06-0628 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudAudra McDonald, Then and Now - Part 1In honor of the Tony Awards this Sunday, please enjoy this encore release of our chat with nominee (for the 7th time!) Audra McDonald, currently starring as Mama Rose in GYPSY. Make sure to follow up with Part 2 and follow the Mamas on Instagram @mamastalkinloudpod for up to date info on their return.
2020: Kicking off season 2 of Mamas Talkin Loud we were honored to speak with 6 time Tony award winner and venerable pillar of the theater community, Audra McDonald.
TRIGGER WARNING: sensitive conversation about miscarriage
As a mother with 15 years between her girls...2025-06-0639 min
Silhouettes JB PodcastThe Principal Actor: Jessica RushIt’s our Easter episode with #JerseyBoys legend Jessica Rush! 💐🤍
Jessica played Lorraine in Jersey Boys on Broadway from 2010 to 2013 and from 2015 to closing on Jan. 15, 2017.
She’s also the co-host of Mamas Talkin’ Loud, voted a top-10 MomPod on Podcast Magazine, with fellow JB actor Cara Cooper.
Other credits include: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (NSMT), The Donna Summer Musical (Broadway), Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Broadway), Guys & Dolls (Broadway) and Gypsy (Broadway)
In this episode, we discuss:
•Her journey from ensemble to principal actor
•Decision-making as an actor afte...2024-03-311h 05
Mamas Talkin' LoudBONUS-LIVE from the 'How to Dance in Ohio' Red CarpetWe're back!! (kind of)... This special bonus episode is coming to you live from the red carpet at the opening night of Broadway's "How to Dance in Ohio"."How to Dance in Ohio" is a heartwarming musical based on a true story. It follows a group of young adults on the autism spectrum who attend a group counseling center in Columbus, Ohio. As they prepare for a spring formal dance, a major rite of passage for many teenagers, they navigate their anxieties, hopes, and dreams about love, independence, and fitting in. Through humor, music, and genuine connection...2024-02-0830 min
The EnsemblistTouring Broadway (feat. Cara Cooper, Becky Gulsvig, Megan McGinnis and Jessica Rush)In our recent episodes about Touring Broadway, actors Josh Burrage and Sabrina Imamura shared with us some of the joys and struggles of touring with A Bronx Tale, Newsies and Hamilton. But while they each have significant experience in the road, one thing neither of them were able to speak to was going on the road as a parent. That’s why I found this Mama’s Talkin Loud so intriguing. Mama’s Talkin Loud is a new parenting podcast hosted two of the co-founders of Broadway Baby Mamas, Cara Cooper and Jessica Rush. In addi...2023-02-1444 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudCaissie Levy, Reigning MamaAs she comes to the end of her 2 year reign, Queen Elsa herself, Caissie Levy, joins us to talk about what it has meant to play one of the most iconic Disney princesses while being a mother. We talk everything from her journey as the mama of a preemie, to managing a toddler meltdown via facetime while simultaneously changing into “THE dress” and preparing to sing “Let it Go”, to knowing what to ask for when you are offered a job, and, most importantly, not being afraid to proudly wear your mom crown.Find more info about the podc...2022-10-0251 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudElizabeth Stanley, Stay Open, Stay Curious - Part 3The last time we spoke to Elizabeth Stanley she was deep in the world of new motherhood, pumping in the bathroom at the Tony Awards and preparing to return to her Tony Nominated starring role in Jagged Little Pill. Today she joins us to discuss what it was like to job share on Broadway, the emotional whiplash that omicron brought and how she is learning to balance her career and motherhood moving forward. Find more info about the podcast via BPN.fm/mamas. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales.Edited by Cara Co...2022-04-2144 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudMyra Lucretia Taylor, NaTasha Yvette Williams, & Katie Webber, Proud MamasIn celebration of International Women's History Month, co-host Jessica Rush sat down in studio with her co-stars & fellow 'mamas' of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL on Broadway. Tony Award nominee Myra Lucretia Taylor, NaTasha Yvette Williams and Katie Webber graciously joined her on a two show day to share how their own motherhood journey's and relationships with the maternal figures in their lives informs the work they do on stage 8 times a week, bringing the story of this iconic, powerful warrior, Tina Turner, to life.*clips and footage from in the studio can be seen on the...2022-03-3143 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudKitt Shapiro, A Mother's LegacyKitt Shapiro is the daughter of icon, legend, feminist, activist and sex symbol Eartha Kitt and joins co-host Jessica Rush for a special ‘Santa Baby’ holiday episode. After meeting while Jess was on tour with Kitt's mother Eartha, they reconnect here to discuss her best selling memoir Eartha & Kitt: A Daughter’s Love Story in Black & White. Kitt shares the incredible bond she and her mother had, how important humanity and the betterment of it was to Eartha, several ‘Kittisms’ to take away in your own life, and how her connection with her mother influenced her own motherhood journey.For M...2021-12-2346 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudFaith Salie, In Pursuit of PurposeFaith Salie is an Emmy award winning journalist, radio host, podcaster, writer, and actress, proving time and again there is nothing she can’t do. She joins Cara and Jess today amidst the run of her Off-Broadway one woman show Approval Junkie, based on her memoir of the same name, to share how it’s never too late to to find your purpose and how important it is to model that pursuit for our children.Find more info about the podcast via BPN.fm/mamas. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales....2021-12-0152 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudElizabeth Stanley, Stay Open, Stay Curious - Part 2The last time we spoke with Elizabeth Stanley, she was anxiously awaiting the arrival of her baby girl. Continuing our Returning Reborn series, this mama joins us with her sweet babe now in her arms. From the way becoming a mother changes you forever, to pumping in the bathroom of the Tony awards, she shares where she is in her motherhood journey and how she is feeling about her forthcoming return to her Tony Award nominated role in Broadway's Jagged Little Pill. Find more info about the podcast via BPN.fm/mamas. Pr...2021-11-2333 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudJessica Rush, The Journey BackIn an unexpected turn of events, co-host Jessica Rush takes the hot seat, sharing her journey back to Broadway post pandemic as part of our "Returning Reborn: The Rebirth of the Broadway Mom" series. Navigating a move out of lockdown, returning to her role in TINA: The Tina Turner Musical, and negotiating 8 shows a week, on top of the new #mompreneur life she created during Covid, this conversation is intimate, honest and unfiltered - talk therapy in the best way.Featuring special guest co-host Brooke Jacob.Find more info about the podcast...2021-11-161h 09
Mamas Talkin' LoudCortney Wolfson, Fired For Being PregnantBreaking her three year silence over her discrimination and eventual termination from her starring role in Romy and Michele: The Musical, Cortney Wolfson joins us following her bravely transparent social media post that went viral. She shares, in her own words, what it felt like to be fired for being pregnant, opening up a conversation that is desperately needed in our industry.Find more info about the podcast via BPN.fm/mamas. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales.Edited by Cara Cooper Learn more about yo...2021-10-2058 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudDe'Adre Aziza & Jennifer Sanchez, From Cradle to College...as Single Moms in ShowbusinessThe superhuman powers of this week’s guests are awe-inspiring. Tony award nominee De’Adre Aziza and Broadway regular Jennifer Sanchez join us to share their journeys as single mothers in show business. From hustling to get their first break with toddlers in tow, to experiencing empty nest after their sons have spread their wings, these mothers truly redefine the mom juggle... doing it all... on their own...from day one. Find more info about the podcast via BPN.fm/mamas. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales.Edited by Derek Gunther. 2021-10-1256 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudKaren Olivo, Journey to Motherhood: Listen to the Voice WithinContinuing our “Journey to Motherhood” series, star of Moulin Rouge and Tony Award winner, Karen Olivo shares with us how marrying into motherhood has been the greatest gift: how seeing herself through her children’s eyes has forced her to be kinder to herself, how listening to her gut has always guided her life in and out of the business, and how embodying the sparkling diamond every night shows the next generation that diversity can not be the exception but the rule.Find more info about the podcast via BroadwayPodcastNetwork.com/mamas. Produced by Dori Berinste...2021-10-1247 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudMandy Gonzalez, FearlessStar of Hamilton and breast cancer survivor, Mandy Gonzalez shares her journey through a diagnosis, the decision to go public with the news, and enduring chemotherapy during the height of the COVID-19 lockdown. Even when faced with the most difficult situation, she never lost sight of the light, pushing through with the help of her family, her “core four”, and the passion that drives her to continue to create even when bedridden from treatment. Mandy’s first book in her YA Series, Fearless comes out in April and our conversation with her leaves no doubt that she is not only t...2021-10-1250 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudPearl Sun, Be GentleOne of the very first guests on Mamas Talkin' Loud, Pearl Sun, rejoined Cara and Jess a month ago to talk about her unexpected return to Broadway. From resuming 8 shows a week after spending more time than she ever has with her son Max, to her anxiety about moving through the city as an Asian American, her emotions ran the gamut. However, she looked toward the reopening of Come From Away with more hope than hesitation, and most importantly compassion for herself and others.Find more info about the podcast via BPN.fm/mamas. Produced b...2021-10-0539 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudKhori Petinaud, I Am EnoughAbout a month ago, Khori Petinaud joined us again as part of our 'Returning Reborn' series, sharing her ongoing journey of discovery as a new mom, and her overwhelming anticipation of returning to work in Moulin Rouge. When Broadway shuttered, she wasn’t even pregnant and when she walked back on stage at the Al Hirschfeld theater, she had a 9 month old. She prepped for the reopening with classes and working out, but most importantly with grace and compassion for herself, as she knows she is not the same person that took a bow in March 2020. Find more info ab...2021-09-2835 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudThe Broadway Baby Mamas Primal Scream - Part 2Seven years ago co-hosts Cara Cooper & Jessica Rush started a support group for mothers in the New York theater community, Broadway Baby Mamas, and about a month ago they invited them to join in a group “scream”. Like The NY Times did earlier this year, the Mamas wanted to provide a space where the women could just let go of everything they'd been holding onto. This episode is a raw and emotional glimpse into what working artist mothers have been grappling with these past 18 months and how they are moving forward one step, one breath at a time.2021-09-2154 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudThe Broadway Baby Mamas Primal ScreamSeven years ago co-hosts Cara Cooper & Jessica Rush started a support group for mothers in the New York theater community, Broadway Baby Mamas, and about a month ago they invited them to join in a group “scream”. Like The NY Times did earlier this year, the Mamas wanted to provide a space where the women could just let go of everything they'd been holding onto. This episode is a raw and emotional glimpse into what working artist mothers have been grappling with these past 18 months and how they are moving forward one step, one breath at a time.2021-09-1458 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudCara Cooper and Jessica Rush, Giving Ourselves GraceWhen their next guest went into labor the day they were set to record, Cara and Jess decided instead to check in with each other and with you. Join them for a true “dressing room“ chat; from back to school and back to Broadway to the mom guilt that never seems to go away, the mamas are intent on giving themselves grace one step at a time.Find more info about the podcast via BPN.fm/mamas. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales.Edited by Cara Cooper Learn more...2021-09-0745 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudElizabeth Stanley, Stay Open, Stay CuriousKicking off our third season, as well as our special four-part miniseries Returning Reborn: The Rebirth of the Broadway Mom, Tony Nominee (Jagged Little Pill) Elizabeth Stanley joined us just weeks before giving birth to her baby girl to share with us her journey to having a #pandemicbaby. While motherhood was not always a path she saw in her future, she is mindfully navigating this new territory with a sense of purpose and curiosity, advocating for herself and her new life as a mother in ways to which we can all relate and aspire.Find more info...2021-08-311h 02
Mamas Talkin' LoudKhori Michelle Petinaud, Every Mother's Right: A Birth Without FearJust five weeks postpartum, Khori Michelle Petinaud joins us to share her amazing home birth story. She is amplifying her positive experience to affirm BIPOC women everywhere who dream of someday becoming a mother. Khori is using her voice, her experience and her platform to share and fight the devastating inequities in maternal care in this country for women of color, all while navigating becoming a mother herself. Find more info about the podcast via BPN.fm/mamas. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales.Edited by Derek Gunther. Le...2021-08-2453 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudKara Lindsay and Jenn Rias, A Mother is BornTwo months into quarantine, we talked to new mothers Kara Lindsay and Jennifer Rias about what it’s like to isolate with a young baby. From finding out you’re pregnant on your first day of rehearsal to wearing a thong onstage while carrying a baby, these Broadway Baby Mamas are now traveling the path of new motherhood during a pandemic. Without work to define or distract them, Kara and Jenn are meeting their new roles as mothers with joy and wonder even during the most trying of times.Find more info about the podcast via BroadwayPodcastNetwork.com...2021-08-1758 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudCarey Anderson, The Mindful ArtistKicking off Mental Health Awareness Month, we have Carey Anderson, an actress, known for MAMMA MIA & AVENUE Q, turned psychotherapist. Knowing firsthand the intense anxiety and self doubt that are inherent parts of our industry, she created the #MindfulArtistSeries, giving people tangible tools to move through these emotions and help them break out of the ‘Trance of Unworthiness’. As we are enter a new phase of the pandemic, Carey acknowledges the unique trauma the artist population has experienced, shares her wisdom and helps us process the PTSD of the last year, acknowledging the grief within the hope. Find...2021-08-1055 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudRachel Spencer Hewitt, Making Caregiver Support the Norm, Not the ExceptionWrapping up our celebration of Women’s History Month, advocate and change maker extraordinaire, Rachel Spencer Hewitt, joins us this week. Through her own experiences as a mother, she immediately recognized how little caregiver support exists in our industry and she did something about it. She is the founder of PAAL - the Parent Artist Advocacy League, a community, a resource and a salvation to those of us navigating parenting in the arts and the institutions that hire us. With the recent release of the PAAL Handbook for Best Practices, she is effectively working toward making caregiver support the no...2021-08-021h 00
Mamas Talkin' LoudNicolette Robinson, Looking for the JoyAs the first BIPOC (and mother!) to play Jenna in Waitress, this weeks guest, Nicolette Robinson, made history. She joins us to share how the state of her career actually led her to motherhood, how her love of Waitress the Musical is the greatest proof of manifestation, and how the two seem undeniably intertwined. During lockdown she and husband, Leslie Odom Jr., shot and executive produced ‘Love in the Time of Corona’, making sure their story was one of authenticity and relevance as people took to the streets in the biggest Black Lives Matter movement our country has seen. They...2021-07-2758 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudSutton Foster, Meant To Be Ours - Part 2Continuing our “Journey to Motherhood” series, two time Tony Award winner and star of the hit television show, Younger, Sutton Foster shares her path to becoming a mom. After struggling with infertility for years, choosing adoption brought her incredible daughter into her life and the knowledge that this path was always meant to be. Between balancing motherhood, life on the set of Younger, and a much anticipated return to Broadway in The Music Man, Sutton openly and honestly shares the emotional rollercoaster of the life of a working artist mother.Find more info about the podcast via BPN...2021-07-2026 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudSutton Foster, Meant To Be Ours - Part 1Continuing our “Journey to Motherhood” series, two time Tony Award winner and star of the hit television show, Younger, Sutton Foster shares her path to becoming a mom. After struggling with infertility for years, choosing adoption brought her incredible daughter into her life and the knowledge that this path was always meant to be. Between balancing motherhood, life on the set of Younger, and a much anticipated return to Broadway in The Music Man, Sutton openly and honestly shares the emotional rollercoaster of the life of a working artist mother.Find more info about the podcast via BPN...2021-07-2031 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudSchele Williams, The Theatre MandateKicking off our Black History Month celebration, actress turned director, writer, (and mother), Schele Williams knows the value of being a storyteller, how it is our obligation to the art form itself that mandates diversity and inclusion. She shares her journey through different roles in the theater industry, the racism and misogyny she has faced, and her commitment to always look for who is NOT in the room and figure out how to get them there. This episode with Schele is required listening before Broadway reopens its doors, before we go back to our home that has sat empty...2021-07-061h 01
Mamas Talkin' LoudAmanda Kloots, Live Your LifeBroadway dancer turned fitness guru, Amanda Kloots has endured unspeakable loss on a very public stage. Her husband’s battle and eventual passing due to COVID-19 became a national tragedy through which people rallied and mourned the immense grief our world has faced through this pandemic. In addition to running a fitness empire, co-hosting "The Talk" and raising her adorable two year old as a single mom, she just released a memoir, along with her sister Anna Kloots, titled “Live Your Life”, her husband's original song that she made popular when people all over the world came together daily to sing it. I...2021-06-2956 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudRenee Elise Goldsberry, Keeping the FaithRenee Elise Goldsberry earned a Tony Award for her performance as Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton, has an incredibly full television and film resume including the starring role in the powerful The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and she can currently be seen on the new series, Girls5Eva as Wickie Roy. This mama joins us today to share how prioritizing life and keeping the faith buoyed her on the emotional & very difficult journey to motherhood and her two beautiful children - proof that however your babies are meant to come to you, they will.*Trigger Warning: The...2021-06-2250 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudEmily Loftiss, Building an Empire During NaptimeEmily Loftiss is a former Radio City Rockette and Broadway performer turned television host, personal stylist and creator of “Everyday Glam”. She is building an empire of female empowerment and positivity while juggling motherhood and the three year infertility journey that got her there. Emily is the ultimate example of speaking you dreams into existence while finding joy and feeling fabulous along the way.Find more info about the podcast via BPN.fm/mamas. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales.Edited by Cara Cooper Learn more about your ad ch...2021-06-1548 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudJulia Jones, Fostering LoveContinuing our Pride Month celebration, Broadway Stage Manager, Julia Jones’, story is not to be missed. Together with her wife, they have journeyed through foster care, adoption, an endless array of special needs, and the reality that they are white women raising black children in an unjust society. Her story is a lesson in leading with love, always having your heart open for what life may bring, and truly meeting your children where they are every day.Find more info about the podcast via BPN.fm/mamas. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Ala...2021-06-081h 01
Mamas Talkin' LoudBret Shuford and Stephen Hanna, Staying the CourseKicking off Pride Month, The Broadway Husbands, Bret Shuford and Stephen Hanna, share their ongoing journey toward becoming fathers. Five years into this process, they have come up against seemingly endless obstacles, and still don’t have a baby on the way, but they have never lost hope. Their story is one of honesty, perseverance and an abundance of love not only for their future child but for each other.Find more info about the podcast via BPN.fm/mamas. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales.Edited by Cara Coo...2021-06-0151 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudBecca Lee, Spread Your SparkleBecca Lee was coming off her biggest year yet, making her Broadway Debut, getting married, and getting pregnant, when Covid-19 changed the world. She is now navigating her role as mom in a new world and being super honest and open about the mental load of motherhood and her own personal journey with anxiety. Even though her social media presence has shifted a bit from Broadway to Babies, she continues to spread her sparkle on the daily.Find more info about the podcast via BPN.fm/mamas. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales.2021-05-2932 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudErin Quill, The Only Fairy Princess You Need to KnowA longstanding voice for the AAPI community, Erin Quill, joins us to share her experiences as a minority in our industry and beyond. Her blog, The Fairy Princess Diaries is a brutally honest take on social justice, the LGBTQ community, and its inherent connection to all things entertainment. She is a roaring advocate for representation of the AAPI community in show business and she’s funny as hell. Find more info about the podcast via BPN.fm/mamas. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales.Edited by Cara Cooper Learn...2021-05-2554 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudKate Reinders, Mama On SetEveryone’s favorite drama teacher, (thank you, High School Musical, The Musical, The Series), Kate Reinders, joins us this week to share her rather unexpected motherhood journey, how she cares for her mental health and what it's like to be the 'mom' of East High School. As a young performer on Broadway, therapy was always an integral part of her life, and as she navigates her new identity as a mother it helps her face this next chapter with a healthy dose of humor and humble pie.Find more info about the podcast via BPN.fm/mamas. 2021-05-1854 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudPatti Murin, One Day at a TimePrincess Anna and Mental Health Warrior, Patti Murin, joins us to share what it’s like to be pregnant during COVID-19. From Cadbury egg cravings to enduring 5 weeks of what was presumably the virus, growing a human in quarantine has definitely been a challenge, but her “one day at a time” mentality has helped her cope in ways she never anticipated. Having always been open about her struggles with anxiety and depression, Patti feels more equipped than most to handle the emotional impacts of self-isolation, and helping others through what feels like “The Mental Health Olympics” is feeding her soul in a...2021-05-0617 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudAshley Brown, Finding the KeyDisney Darling and Drama Desk nominee Ashley Brown, joins us this week to share everything from playing the Mother Abbess until she was 8 months pregnant to struggling with postpartum depression, secondary infertility and the undeniable pressures that come with being a mother in show business. As a result of pandemic, and the space and time it has provided, she is looking to the future with a clearer sense of her priorities and forging ahead with hope and humor.Find more info about the podcast via BPN.fm/mamas. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales.2021-04-2756 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudRuthie Ann Miles, Grief and HopeIn a time of great loss for our entire world, Tony Award winner Ruthie Ann Miles shares her continuous journey through grief - how she puts one foot in front of the other on a daily basis, with a healthy dose of Hope. A member of the AAPI community and herself a victim of the awful hate that is rampant these days, she shares that, while fearful when out in the world on her own, she is hopeful, as we move through this pandemic and our own social awakening, that we remember that we are WE, and that we...2021-04-1353 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudCara Cooper & Jessica Rush, Pivot Step: One Year LaterIt's been one year since Broadway went dark and life moved into lockdown, and co-hosts Cara and Jessica are checking in on this bonus #minisode. A lot has changed in some ways since they initially recorded for the first time remotely - kids are in school, homeschool, Jess and family have finally come back from La Jolla, and, most importantly she and Cara have kick ball changed and made their own #pandemicpivots. Hear from them how they've managed life within the confines and struggles of the weight and limitations of this time, their thank you and plea for continued...2021-04-0940 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudMarielle Heller, Paving the WayFrom playing Alma Wheatley in the Netflix hit, The Queen’s Gambit to directing the Oscar nominated films A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and Can You Ever Forgive Me?, Marielle Heller is paving the way for more women to be in positions of power everywhere. Knowing first hand how the punitive hours of film industry affect her family, she has fought for more sustainable schedules and supportive work environments for parents on the films she directs. As one of only a few women in her position, Mari knows how important her voice and her power are, and won’t stop ta...2021-03-2353 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudWomen of Broadway, Broadway Moms: How Life Goes on When the Show Doesn'tLast week Cara and Jessica had the honor of moderating a panel for Women’s Day on Broadway a celebration of female identifying people, who are working in - or are fans of - the Broadway, Off-Broadway and professional theater industry. Each event Women of Broadway hosts is meant to offer an opportunity to share experiences, struggles, and victories with the goal of supporting each other to make our industry stronger. This year, for the first time, the plight of the working mother was brought to the forefront, highlighting how this pandemic has disproportionately affected those who are trying to...2021-03-1656 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudLinda Cho, Reflection and InfluenceThe first ever Asian Tony Award Winner for Costume Designer, Linda Cho joins us to share her experiences as a woman of color and accomplishment in a male dominated industry. As our first guest who is a designer, she shares the ins and outs of costuming a show, how the decimation of the theater as an industry has a much farther reach than most imagine, and the ways in which she is moving the conversation forward when it comes to race and gender when she is at the helm.Find more info about the podcast via BPN...2021-03-0949 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudKristen Anderson-Lopez, Step Into Your PowerOscar and Grammy Winner, currently featured on WandaVision, Kristen Anderson Lopez, shares what being a woman songwriter really means and the impact it can have. From the writing of Frozen, and how being a mother facing the “princess question” was essential to creating the story we all know and love, to the unconscious bias she faces daily as a female in a male dominated field, she is constantly reminded how important her voice is. Kristen divulges how needing to reimagine herself in the industry is how she found herself on the path she now travels, and the tools she and...2021-03-0253 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudLaChanze, How Theatre HealsTony and Emmy Award winner, currently appearing on The Blacklist, the one and only LaChanze joins us this week. From making history along side her daughter, starring on Broadway in the same season, to her work as one of the founding members of Black Theater United, she has met her career with joy and gratitude, recognizing the power that theatre has to heal not only our personal grief, but our social and political injustices as well. Even in the darkest of times, following the death of her husband, she found solace on the stage and with her theatre family as...2021-02-2446 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudEmily Fletcher, How To Raise the Happiest Kid You KnowZiva Meditation founder/CEO Emily Fletcher joins us once again to celebrate the upcoming launch of her meditation program for children, ZivaKids. This Broadway dancer turned entrepreneur and meditation guru developed the program over the past two years with experts from Sesame Street and Harvard, and gives us the inside scoop on how to manage stress and cultivate joy in your family. The challenges of this past year — particularly for kids — have made it clear that joy is not guaranteed. But here’s the thing: neither is stress. Tune in now to hear all about the one-time only fun and FRE...2021-02-2036 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudBeverly Jenkins, Managing It All: Where Motherhood and Theatre MeetMother of 7, yes you read that right, 7, Beverly Jenkins has been managing Broadway productions (and her family) for almost 30 years. Her attention to the well-being of her companies can only be described as “motherly”, striking the right balance of support and structure, love and respect. As one of the founders of Broadway and Beyond: Access for Stage Managers of Color, she is bringing connection and opportunity to an entire demographic that has long been overlooked, ensuring their place in the rebirth of Broadway.Find more info about the podcast via BPN.fm/mamas. Produced by Dori...2021-02-0957 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudKelli O'Hara, Say, For the World to HearTony Award winner, Kelli O’Hara joins us to kick off 2021 with a healthy dose of positivity and purpose. Now a mother of two, she faced her onstage pregnancies, performing postpartum and being a working artist mother with the same joy and passion she brings to all her roles. From her work on the advisory board of Say.org to using her platform to #sharethemic, Kelli is also keenly aware that it is privilege to even have a voice and therefore it is imperative to use it.Find more info about the podcast via BPN.fm/mamas. 2021-01-0550 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudBetsy Wolfe, Saying Yes After BabyBecoming a mother for the first time during a global pandemic means readjusting your vision of what your journey will be. This week’s guest, Betsy Wolfe, shares not only what it has meant to have a newborn in the midst of COVID-19, but also how she has advocated for herself as a mother in showbiz when she returned to work starring in the first fully realized musical to be filmed in virtual production, Estella Scrooge. From pumping in the car to and from set, to making sure she spent limited time away from her precious daughter, Betsy has na...2020-12-0849 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudKatie Webber, Pandemic Recipe for SuccessFollowing her journey thru COVID at the beginning of the Broadway shutdown, Katie Webber, like many in our industry, made a Pandemic Pivot. Using her knowledge as a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and her love for simple, healthy and delicious food, she turned lemons into lemon water ;) and wrote a cookbook, Fall For You. From inception of the idea to holding herself accountable on social media, we talk about the steps she took to make this new dream a reality, and how she managed it all while parenting her spirited daughter...during quarantine in NYC.Find more info...2020-12-0541 min
The EnsemblistThanksgiving Day Parade Memories (Part 2 - feat. Cara Cooper, Elliott Mattox, Vasthy Mompoint, Jessica Rush)In a recent live stream event with Broadway Podcast Network, we got a behind-the-scenes look into performing with on the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. Actors and fellow podcasters Cara Cooper (The Prom, Mama's Talkin' Loud Podcast), Elliott Mattox (Beetlejuice, Equity One Podcast), Vasthy Mompoint (SpongeBob SquarePants, Vasthy's Friends) and Jessica Rush (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Mama's Talkin' Loud Podcast) shared their favorite stories of performing in one of Broadway's favorite traditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-11-3018 min
The EnsemblistThanksgiving Day Parade Memories (Part 1 - feat. Cara Cooper, Elliott Mattox, Jessica Rush)In a recent live stream event with Broadway Podcast Network, I got a behind-the-scenes look into performing with on the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. Actors and fellow podcasters Cara Cooper (The Prom, Mama's Talkin' Loud Podcast), Elliott Mattox (Beetlejuice, Equity One Podcast) and Jessica Rush (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Mama's Talkin' Loud Podcast) shared their favorite stories of performing in one of Broadway's favorite traditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-11-2519 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudSara Jean Ford & Ellyn Marie Marsh, Compromise and Co-ParentingBalancing your child’s needs with your own is one of the hardest parts of motherhood - add separation, divorce and co-parenting to the mix and it only magnifies this challenge. Sara Jean Ford and Ellyn Marie Marsh join us to share their journeys through it all: the power of priority, the necessity of negotiation, and learning to compromise for the good of your child, but not at the expense of your own well being.Find more info about the podcast via BPN.fm/mamas. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales. L...2020-11-241h 29
Mamas Talkin' LoudAfra Hines, Birth in the Time of CoronaBroadway veteran, and first time mama, Afra Hines joins us to share her journey through pregnancy, childbirth, and having a newborn during Covid-19. We also delve into her career as a bi-racial woman on Broadway; covering everything from navigating the physical demands of the Tony Awarding Winning musical Hadestown while pregnant, to experiencing colorism in our industry. We discuss how it affects the next generation of performers, and how someday having the underrepresented in positions of power needs to become unremarkable as we move forward towards change.Find more info about the podcast via BPN.fm/mamas. 2020-11-2136 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudChilina Kennedy, Appreciation StationOur chat with Canadian actress and frequent Broadway star Chilina Kennedy is the perfect balm for our current times. With a focus on generosity, kindness and the ability to say “I’m sorry”, she is raising her son, Henry, with the betterment of the world in mind. Along with Jenn Colella (who makes a special guest appearance and considers herself one of Henry’s caregivers), they’ve bubbled with a few other families, balancing the responsibilities of homeschooling and work, and embracing the opportunity to teach love and respect to the next generation. Whether wearing her mom or artistic director h...2020-11-1054 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudCara Cooper and Jessica Rush, Use Your VoiceUsing your voice doesn't always come easy, but it's more important than ever to take a stand for justice, kindness and the future. Co-hosts Cara Cooper and Jessica Rush are keeping you company, and getting you fired up while you wait to VOTE, with an intimate and personal conversation in this special Election Day episode.Find more info about the podcast via BPN.fm/mamas. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales.Edited by Derek Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-11-0323 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudLaura Bell Bundy, Get it Girl, You Go...VOTE! - Part 2Drama Desk and Tony Nominee, most well known for bringing the iconic Elle Woods to life on Broadway in Legally Blonde the musical, Laura Bell Bundy is an actress, singer, songwriter, director and producer who is leading the charge as a voice for women’s rights. With the release of her new podcast Women of Tomorrow, based on the album of the same name, she can give you a women’s history lesson, write a song about it, & produce a concert to support the cause, all while carrying the mental load of motherhood. As the election looms large, this two...2020-10-2743 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudLaura Bell Bundy, Get it Girl, You Go... VOTE! - Part 1Drama Desk and Tony Nominee, most well known for bringing the iconic Elle Woods to life on Broadway in Legally Blonde the musical, Laura Bell Bundy, is an actress, singer, songwriter, director and producer who is leading the charge as a voice for women’s rights. With the release of her new podcast Women of Tomorrow, based on the album of the same name, she can give you a women’s history lesson, write a song about it, & produce a concert to support the cause, all while carrying the mental load of motherhood. As the election looms large, this two...2020-10-2730 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudBONUS- Lisa Gajda, Move On - Part 2Having appeared in 18 Broadway Shows and received the Legacy Robe 6 times, an honor most ensemble members never receive even once, this weeks guest, Lisa Gajda, is a legend in our industry. She joined us both before Covid-19 and after to share not only her incredible journey to motherhood, but how she transitioned out of the business to become a therapist. Not surprisingly, our conversations turned into therapy for the two of us dealing with aging in the business, carrying our identity as mothers who are also viable artists in our community, and when and how you know it’s ti...2020-10-2443 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudLisa Gajda, Move On - Part 1Having appeared in 18 Broadway Shows and received the Legacy Robe 6 times, an honor most ensemble members never receive even once, this weeks guest, Lisa Gajda, is a legend in our industry. She joined us both before Covid-19 and after to share not only her incredible journey to motherhood, but how she transitioned out of the business to become a therapist. Not surprisingly, our conversations turned into therapy for the two of us dealing with aging in the business, carrying our identity as mothers who are also viable artists in our community, and when and how you know it’s ti...2020-10-2059 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudMeghan Finn & Danielle King, Forging AheadWith four kids under 6, Meghann Finn and Danielle King were already rockstar #workingartistmothers as artistic director and managing producer resepectively of the Tank NYC, home to emerging artists from a wide variety of disciplines, including theater, comedy, dance, film, music, puppetry and storytelling. Since COVID hit they have taken their superpowers to a whole new level. With theater shut down indefinitely this non-profit, and many others in our world, were faced with a really difficult decision, and these two women rose to the challenge in such a remarkable way, moving their content to an entirely online forum, giving artists n...2020-10-1736 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudRaymond J Lee, Optimistically OpenWhen you are a gay man who wants to be a father, you are faced with challenges and choices. Broadway veteran (Aladdin, Anything Goes, Groundhog Day) Raymond J. Lee shares how his desire to be a dad led him and and his partner to seek out adoption, specifically ‘open’ adoption, and in doing so created a unique family dynamic with Ella's birth mother. Through heartbreak and disappointment, they never lost their focus on becoming parents, and now the family of three is facing the obstacles of remote learning, quarantine life, and the unknown future of Broadway with the same hope...2020-10-0326 min
The Autism DadMAMAS Talkin' LOUD (feat. Cara Cooper and Jessica Rush)
I’m so excited to bring you this episode. My guests today are Cara Cooper and Jessica Rush. They’re both Broadway Moms and they’re here to talk about motherhood, parenting, their podcast (MAMAS Talkin’ LOUD), balancing career and family, as well as how their lives have been impacted by COVID-19. Cara is a special needs mom and we talk about that journey as well.Cara and Jessica are absolutely hilarious and I encourage you all to check out their podcast, MAMAS Talkin’ LOUD. It’s a trip. This is a fantastic conversation and I’m thrilled to...2020-09-261h 06
Mamas Talkin' LoudMargo Seibert, Using Your VoiceLaunching our new series of bonus ‘mini-sodes’ is Drama Desk Award winner, singer/songwriter, activist and expecting mommy Margo Seibert. Like so many, Margo’s plans changed post-lockdown, and the result of that is the release of two brand new singles, ‘Influence’ & ‘Searcher’ streaming now and available for purchase with all proceeds being donated to The Actors Fund for Covid Relief and The Loveland Foundation. She also speaks as to how she’s navigating pregnancy during these corona days, shares how her non-profit RACKET, an organization dedicated to eliminating period shame and helping people at an economic disadvantage gain access to menstr...2020-09-2629 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudRachel Tucker, On Both Sides of the PondWe often say that the conversations we have with our guests should feel just like we are girlfriends chatting in the dressing room. That has never been more true than our season finale with Broadway and West End star Rachel Tucker. Rachel joined us to talk ‘Defying Gravity’ with a toddler at home, what it’s truly like to juggle a career in two different countries, the balance she and her director husband have found as artist parents, and how this time of upheaval has, ultimately, had a silver lining. This episode is a true, light hearted glimpse into what o...2020-08-0151 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudHaven Burton, Special Needs, Special Mamas Part 4Haven Burton joins us again to share her experience as a mother of special needs children, particularly what it has been like during quarantine. We discuss the specific struggles of remote learning and tele therapy, what’s it’s like to be not only a teacher, but a physical, occupational, speech and social skills therapist. The good news is, despite the trials of this time, our children are growing and thriving. Through it all, we are learning more about our special kids and even more about ourselves.Find more info about the podcast via BroadwayPodcastNetwork.com/mamas. ...2020-07-2158 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudNili Bassman, Special Needs, Special Mamas Part 3Nili Bassman joins us again to talk about the lighter side of loving a child with special needs. Yes, there are struggles, extra hurdles, therapies etc, but there is incredibly immense joy in seeing your child grow and develop in his or her own time and way. We give a special shout out to the amazing therapists, doctors and friends who have come into our lives to help our children thrive, and in doing so have left an indelible mark on our hearts.Find more info about the podcast via BroadwayPodcastNetwork.com/mamas. Produced by D...2020-07-2138 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudTonya Pinkins, Living in PowerTony Award Winner, Tonya Pinkins joins us to share her profound wisdom gleaned from being a single mother of four, a pioneer in the world of labor and delivery in New York City, and a voice for the underrepresented. By always making her children a priority, she has never wavered in her quest for getting what she, a mother, deserves in our industry. Join us, as we learn from the powerhouse that is Ms. Pinkins, just what it means to live in your power while pursuing your passions.Find more info about the podcast via BroadwayPodcastNetwork.com...2020-07-1449 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudStephanie Klemons and Colleen Quinn, Two Moms and a BabyWrapping up our Pride Month series, Stephanie Klemons and Colleen Quinn join us to chat about their journey to Motherhood. We dig deep with these incredible women, discussing everything from how they chose who would carry their first child, to battling an internal guilt for not adopting. The couple are also both giving back to the community in their own ways, Stephanie through her non-profit Katie’s Art Project that gives terminally ill children an artistic outlet to leave a lasting legacy in this world and Colleen through her work as an NYPD police officer in the Health and We...2020-06-3058 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudCheyenne Jackson and Jason Landau, Conscious LoveBroadway and television star Cheyenne Jackson and actor turned entrepreneur Jason Landau share their incredible journey to becoming fathers to twins, Ethan and Willow. From their search for an egg donor and a surrogate, to the moment their babies entered the world, they have led with a conscious love and desire to be the best parents to their children and spouses to one another. Join us as we dive deep with Cheyenne and Jason exploring how parenthood forces us to get out of our comfort zones, look inward, and come to terms with our strengths and shortcomings in the...2020-06-231h 00
Mamas Talkin' LoudDaisy Eagan, Nothing To HideContinuing Pride Month, Daisy Eagan, the youngest female to ever win a Tony award for her portrayal of Annie Lennox in The Secret Garden, shares her motherhood/life journey with us. Coming out to her liberal parents at 12 years old, she continued to explore her sexuality and gender identity all while battling the pressures of show business that has for so long only accepted womxn who look and act a certain way. Wildly open and honest about her struggles and triumphs, Daisy continues to be an activist for the LGBTQ+ community and the #BLM movement, and a voice for...2020-06-1651 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudChristina Rouner, Letting Our Children Be: Part 2"What are you having?“ Something we hear over and over when expecting a child. Many of us gear up for their arrival with preparations specific to their gender, right? So what happens when, a few years later, they tell you they are not comfortable expressing their gender in the way for which you, their parent, prepared? Join us as speak with Gavin Lodge and Christina Rouner about how they have and continue to navigate the path of having gender fluid/non-binary children. They openly share their personal experiences coming to terms with their own pre-conceived ideas, figuring out what ba...2020-06-0947 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudGavin Lodge, Letting Our Children Be: Part 1"What are you having?“ Something we hear over and over when expecting a child. Many of us gear up for their arrival with preparations specific to their gender, right? So what happens when, a few years later, they tell you they are not comfortable expressing their gender in the way for which you, their parent, prepared? Join us as speak with Gavin Lodge and Christina Rouner about how they have and continue to navigate the path of having gender fluid/non-binary children. They openly share their personal experiences coming to terms with their own pre-conceived ideas, figuring out what ba...2020-06-0948 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudHeather Headley, Beauty in the AshesTony and Grammy Award winner, Heather Headley was doing it all before COVID-19, filming the new Netflix series (streaming May 19th), 'Sweet Magnolias', the upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic 'Respect', traveling worldwide for concerts, and being a mother to three children. Forced to stop, she is finding “beauty in the ashes” of this time as she relishes her family in a way that wouldn’t have previously been possible. She shares her infectious joy and humor with us as we chat about her incredible experience onset two months postpartum, how her oldest son is responsible for her daughter’s birth, and how...2020-05-1958 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudAmy Wilson, The Great PauseActress, writer, and co-host of the award winning podcast “What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood” Amy Wilson joins us to share her experience self-isolating with older children, trying to keep them fed, and protecting them from the fear of this pandemic. We also revisit the “pause” that becoming a mother forces us to take and how much it has in common with this global experience we are having, forcing us to take a moment away from work, grappling with the unknown, knowing that when we do return, it won’t be the same, that we will be forever...2020-05-1155 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudJamie Grayson, The Self Isolation Survival GuideActor turned baby guru, Jamie Grayson, joins us as the first male guest on our show! Formerly known as The BabyGuyNYC, he shares with us how a dreaded stall of a subway ride led to a job interview that forever changed his life’s journey. His spunky, sensitive spirit and southern charm made him the go-to for all things “baby” in New York City and now he shares his expertise online and at trade shows all over the country. We asked him to share his top products to help parents while sheltering in place with their children, and he did no...2020-05-051h 04
Mamas Talkin' LoudNikki Renee Daniels and Jenn Gambatese, Another Op'nin... PostponedWith 17 Broadway shows between them, leading ladies, Jenn Gambatese and Nikki Renee Daniels were about to add two more to the list, Mrs. Doubtfire and Company. COVID-19 has put an extended pause on the opening of their shows, and much like the postponed Olympic Games, the incredible hard work and passion that goes into mounting a Broadway show has come to screeching halt. As a result they are both experiencing severe #momlash adjusting back to full time parenting after being more than a full-time performer between rehearsals and previews. These veterans of the Great White Way, have also both...2020-04-281h 03
Mamas Talkin' LoudRobyn Hurder, The Having it All HustleBefore the extended “intermission” that Broadway is experiencing, Robyn Hurder was lighting up the stage every night as Nini in Moulin Rouge. Now she is with her rambunctious, creative, and loving kindergartner all day every day.. and well, she has a lot to say about it. We talk everything from surviving remote learning, coming back to the biz after having a baby, and the moment of rebirth when she felt the passion and drive to forge her way through the balance of loving two things, her family and her career.Find more info about the podcast via Broa...2020-04-211h 03
Mamas Talkin' LoudAnne Quart, The Responsibility of PowerAmidst working 16 hr days to manage the 21 productions that Disney Theatrical has shut down due to COVID-19, senior Vice President of Production, Anne Quart, joins us as our first remote guest. Recognizing her responsibility as a woman in a position of power, she created Women of Broadway in solidarity and support of all female identifying members of our community. She understands firsthand the struggles of being a mother in show business as the first women at DTG to have a baby, and as a result, implements better business practices for maternity leave in all of her productions. Wrapping up...2020-04-1438 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudCara Cooper and Jessica Rush, In this Together, ApartAlmost four weeks ago Broadway went dark and the lives of many in our community and the world were thrown into upheaval, Cara and Jessica included. Join the co-hosts for an extremely candid and honest conversation on their first guest free episode ever. How do we move forward? Homeschool our children? Stay hopeful? Find any sort of balance and calm in this unstable “new normal” in which we have found ourselves? This conversation is a start, but only the beginning of a long journey to stay sane and keep breathing thru these uncharted waters. This shit is hard, mama, and...2020-04-0547 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudAnnaleigh Ashford, Children and ArtTony Award Winner, television regular and ray of sunshine, Annaleigh Ashford shares her attitude of gratitude for all the ups and downs that come with being a mother in our industry. From having a high needs baby and juggling nursing (and Jake Gyllenhaal) to discovering functional medicine and the power of holding her babe while singing “Children and Art”, she is grateful for it all.Find more info about the podcast via BroadwayPodcastNetwork.com/mamas. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales.Edited by Derek Gunther. Learn more about your...2020-03-2351 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudTara Rubin, Blazing Her Own WayTara Rubin began her casting journey as a 30 year old assistant at Johnson/Liff, a supportive, good humored office, but one where no one was married, let alone, had a child. Fifteen years later, with two young girls at home and wanting to push herself to accomplish more, she opened her own casting office. Tara speaks candidly with us about the double standards for mothers in the business, the advantages and pitfalls of technology in our industry, and how even she has had to shift her mindset as our society and culture has become more accepting of personal lives...2020-03-1045 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudGeorgia Stitt, Maestra MamaKicking off International Women’s Month, award-winning composer and lyricist, Georgia Stitt shares her experience as a woman/mother musician in a field heavily dominated by men. She speaks to finding her own voice as a composer, coming back to herself once she became a mother, and how a lack of representation in our industry led her to create Maestra Music, a database of female identifying musicians, to aid in the hiring of a more diverse and equal music team.Find more info about the podcast via BroadwayPodcastNetwork.com/mamas. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Ala...2020-03-0348 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudStephanie J. Block Part 2, Journey To Motherhood: Believe ItTony Award Winner Stephanie J. Block kicks off our new series: Journey to Motherhood. We know everyone comes to their role as a mother in a different way. In this series, we talk to different women about the varied ways you can become a mother. Join us as the incomparable Stephanie J. Block shares her struggles to get pregnant, the toll it took and how believing she was pregnant (before she was) brought her precious daughter into being.Find more info about the podcast via BroadwayPodcastNetwork.com/mamas. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales.2020-02-2532 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudStephanie J. Block Part 1, Journey To Motherhood: Believe ItTony Award Winner Stephanie J. Block kicks off our new series: Journey to Motherhood. We know everyone comes to their role as a mother in a different way. In this series, we talk to different women about the varied ways you can become a mother. Join us as the incomparable Stephanie J. Block shares her struggles to get pregnant, the toll it took and how believing she was pregnant (before she was) brought her precious daughter into being.Find more info about the podcast via BroadwayPodcastNetwork.com/mamas. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales.2020-02-2533 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudNatasha Yvette Williams, Multiples Mama MadnessMama Morton onstage in Chicago and Mama offstage to twins, Natasha Yvette Williams chats with us about her experience as a mother. From going to a dance callback 5 days after her c-section to performing that same show three months later WITH her babies onstage as well, her take on motherhood is funny, fresh, and honest. Join us as we delve into the struggles of childcare, the importance of listening to yourself and your body, and how falling on your face at an audition is the best way to rock the next one.Find more info about the...2020-02-1851 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudEmily Fletcher, Love YourselfThis Valentine’s Day we’re talking about love, self-love that is, with Broadway actress turned meditation guru, Emily Fletcher. While performing, Emily found herself unable to sleep, turning grey in her 20’s and rocking in a corner from the stress of her job. Then she found meditation. Knowing that so many people could benefit from this practice she created Ziva Meditation, and has now trained over 20,000 people in meditation, written a best-selling book “Stress Less, Accomplish More” and is a mom to a 20 month old little boy. Join us as we talk about how we, as mothers, can’t pour from...2020-02-0750 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudLorin Latarro, From One Side of the Table to the OtherThe business of show is a business of youth, especially for a dancer and figuring out your “second act” is usually a difficult road to navigate. With choreographer credits that include “Waitress” and the upcoming “Mrs. Doubtfire”, not to mention the 10 Broadway shows she was in before moving to the other side of the table, Lorin Latarro talks to us about what it takes to transition from performer to choreographer, how she is happier than she has ever been, and what it’s like to sometimes be the only mother on the “other side”.Find more info about the podcast...2020-01-2844 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudNili Bassman and Haven Burton, Special Needs, Special Mamas (Part 2)(Part 2) No one gets pregnant and envisions a life of diagnoses, therapies and IEPs, but when you have a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Down Syndrome, this is just a part of daily life. In this episode of Mamas Talkin’ Loud, Nili Bassman, Haven Burton and co-host Cara Cooper share their journeys as parents of children with special needs; the tireless work, emotional weight, and the incomparable joy of seeing their unique babies grow and develop.Find more info about the podcast via BroadwayPodcastNetwork.com/mamas. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales.Ed...2020-01-2146 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudNili Bassman and Haven Burton, Special Needs, Special Mamas (Part 1)No one gets pregnant and envisions a life of diagnoses, therapies and IEPs, but when you have a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Down Syndrome, this is just a part of daily life. In this episode of Mamas Talkin’ Loud, Nili Bassman, Haven Burton and co-host Cara Cooper share their journeys as parents of children with special needs; the tireless work, emotional weight, and the incomparable joy of seeing their unique babies grow and develop.Find more info about the podcast via BroadwayPodcastNetwork.com/mamas. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales.Edi...2020-01-1452 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudLindsay Northen & Bonita Hamilton, Grateful for the Longterm GrindWhat happens when you land “the show”, the Broadway hit that doesn’t close, and then you are in it…. For a LONG time. Join us as we speak with Lindsay Northen and Bonita Hamilton about just what it means to be in the same show year after year. Don’t get them wrong, they are beyond #grateful, especially for having a consistent job after becoming mothers, but we get down to the nitty gritty of what it feels like to be in Wicked and The Lion King for 12 and 15 years respectively. We cover it all; how they use their dail...2020-01-1155 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudHigh Kickin' Thru the Holidays with the Radio City Rockettes - Part 2Part 2 - It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is a New York institution and the iconic Rockettes are the stars of the show. This year seven, that’s right SEVEN, mothers are high kickin’ on the line and we were lucky enough to chat with four of them (one of whom has four kids, yes again, you read that right, FOUR!). Nicole Baker, Tara Dunleavy, Traci Reszetylo, and Katie Walker are tackling one of the most grueling and physically demanding schedules during what is undoubtedly the busiest time of year. Join as we...2019-12-2342 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudHigh Kickin' Thru the Holidays with the Radio City Rockettes - Part 1Part 1 - It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is a New York institution and the iconic Rockettes are the stars of the show. This year seven, that’s right SEVEN, mothers are high kickin’ on the line and we were lucky enough to chat with four of them (one of whom has four kids, yes again, you read that right, FOUR!). Nicole Baker, Tara Dunleavy, Traci Reszetylo, and Katie Walker are tackling one of the most grueling and physically demanding schedules during what is undoubtedly the busiest time of year. Join as we...2019-12-1646 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudJennifer DiNoia and Pearl Sun, Mamas Standing ByThe position of a standby in a Broadway show takes a special type of person. It takes great mental aptitude and talent, not to mention the ability to go on with a moments notice, for one or many roles, oftentimes in a lead role where much is expected of you. Add onto that the juggle and brain power that the “mom life” requires. You may start your day (VERY early with your toddler) not knowing what part you may play on Broadway later that night. Will you have to belt those Eb’s or will you be able to catch...2019-12-1052 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudMegan McGinnis and Becky Gulsvig, Have Baby, Will TourFresh off the “Come From Away” national tour, Becky Gulsvig and Megan McGinnis talk about what it really means to tour once you have a child. When going out on the road with that “dream show” means everything from taking your baby to every city on the map, to traveling home every day off to see your 8 year old, or driving your car around the country with a toddler and the family pet-these mamas have the kind of parent travel advice that only comes from experience... lots and lots of experience.Find more info about the podcast via Broa...2019-11-2643 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudLaura Benanti, let's get realTony Award winning star of stage and screen, Laura Benanti, gets real with Cara and Jessica on the first episode of Mamas Talkin' Loud. With mental health as the focus, they cover everything from miscarriages and postpartum depression to how social media has really distorted our expectations as new mothers and what we can do to support our fellow moms, no matter the paths they choose.Social handles:
@laurabenanti
@caracooper111
@jessisarush
@mamastalkinloud
Find more info about the podcast via BroadwayPodcastNetwork.com/mamas. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales.2019-10-2952 min
Mamas Talkin' LoudPodcast TrailerIn year four of sharing a dressing room at Broadway’s Jersey Boys, Cara Cooper and Jessica Rush found themselves in uncharted territory, juggling motherhood and eight shows a week. Knowing they weren’t alone in the struggle, they founded a support group for mothers in the business of show, called Broadway Baby Mamas. Join Cara and Jessica as they discuss in depth the usually funny, always emotional and very frank comedy and tragedy of motherhood with today’s great mamas of Broadway and beyond.Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales.Edited by Alan Seales...2019-10-1701 min