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Acting like a Mom

The podcast that shines a spotlight on the incredible and often untold stories of mothers navigating the fast-paced world of the entertainment industry. Through insightful conversations and engaging narratives, we strive to inspire, uplift, and connect moms in the entertainment world, fostering a community that celebrates the multifaceted roles they play both on and off the stage, screen, and behind the scenes.”

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All Episodes

01:08:01

Writing your way in: Darryl Wesley on Creating,...

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2025/11/06

I sit down with my good friend Darryl Wesley a writer, producer, director, and actor who’s basically a one-man creative studio (and somehow still manages to be humble about it).Born and raised on the east side of Detroit, Darryl started out as a basketball champ before trading in the court for Hollywood. After realizing he didn’t want to wait around for opportunity to knock, he decided to build his own door. Writing and producing five sold-out stage plays and landing roles in projects like Clipped

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00:18:58

Mom Off Duty: Lessons from Time Away ( and my first...

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2025/10/30

In this episode, I open up about my first-ever brand trip the excitement, the nerves, the imposter syndrome, and the unexpected reset it gave me as a mom, wife, and creator. From rediscovering who I am outside of motherhood to reconnecting with my husband without the chaos of daily life, this trip reminded me that breaks aren’t luxuries they’re lifelines.Join me as I share personal stories, honest reflections, and research-backed reasons why moms (and couples) need real rest and how to create your

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01:07:09

Mommywood Meets Acting Like a Mom with Emily Bolt

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2025/10/16

In this fun and candid episode of Acting Like a Mom, I had the absolute pleasure of collaborating with fellow mom and podcaster Emily Bolt, host of the amazing podcast Mommywood. Emily started her show three years ago when her daughter was just two months old (yes, really!) and has been sharing her journey of motherhood in the entertainment industry ever since.When I came across Mommywood, I knew I had to reach out. And I’m so glad I did! Emily and I clicked instantly, bonding over the shared chaos

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01:06:17

From Broadway to Beauty Boss: Trina Haire’s Story

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2025/10/09

This episode almost didn’t happen... TWICE. 😩I lost the footage the first time we recorded and it almost broke me. I was so mad, so frustrated, I had to take a break from doing the podcast altogether. But this story? It needed to be told. And I’m so glad we came back to do it again.In this powerful and raw conversation, I sit down with the inspiring Trina Haire: dancer, esthetician, entrepreneur, cancer survivor, wife, and mom of 3 to talk about her extraordinary journey of resilience,

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00:17:54

Resetting, Rebranding & Recharging

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2025/10/02

We're finally back! In this short solo episode, I’m catching you up on what turned my one-week break into an unexpected two-month hiatus (oops 😅) and how that time away helped me press reset, both personally and creatively.From life getting a little too cluttered (think: way too many tabs open in my brain) to a mini podcast rebrand that I’m super excited about. This is a quick check in back to the flow of things ideally not at midnight the night before every episode drops. But, hey, progress over

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00:23:36

Body of Work: Redefining Beauty, Goals & Grace After...

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2025/07/24

Lets 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

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01:05:23

Mesha Kussman- Director/Choreographer:The Art of...

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2025/07/17

This 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

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00:16:23

Comparison is the thief of Joy: Solo episode

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2025/07/10

In 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

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01:00:05

Danielle Ruiz-Model: Going with the Flow

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2025/07/03

In 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

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00:19:47

S2E7:Stillness Is Not Stagnation: Navigating the Slow...

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2025/06/26

The 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

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01:03:13

Actresses Turned Agents: Aylya Marzolf -Creating...

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2025/06/19

She 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

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00:26:04

S2E5:13.1 Miles & A Whole Lotta Mom Grit: What...

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2025/05/29

What 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,

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01:01:16

S2E4: Dot Saint Fleur: Actress 'Babies,Braids &...

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2025/05/22

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

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00:24:22

S2E3-Almost Over the Hill: My First Year as a Mom of Two

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2025/05/15

In 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

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01:13:23

009:Jordan Hubbard (My Hubby)- Actor: Love, Scripts &...

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2025/05/09

This 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

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00:23:28

S2E1 "Back and Better Than Ever: Surviving the First...

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2025/05/01

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

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00:57:18

007: Bianca Renee- Influencing Motherhood

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2024/12/19

Welcome 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 world of curls,

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00:20:03

006: 2 under 2...What I've learned

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2024/12/11

Currently 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.

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00:25:46

005: Pregnancy emotions and the struggles ( solo...

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2024/11/20

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. Remember to Subscribe, comment and like. All interaction helps the podcast spread out to people outside of my visibility. IG:Actinglikeamompod

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00:54:43

004:Sarah Scott-Actress/Intimacy Coordinator-...

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2024/11/13

Sarah 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 Blood - and she

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