It's Only The Beginning

On the latest episode of It's Only The Beginning, Maggie chats with viral TikTok star Eliza Hayes Maher. Eliza is an actor, writer, producer, and content creator based in LA. She's been seen in many commercials for brands like Fisher Price, Samsung, Hulu and more. She was also recently seen in "Taking the Reins" an original Hallmark Movie. Her TikTok has garnered millions of views bringing laughter to all of us during the pandemic. Enjoy this candid chat about the industry, how to grow your social media following, and advice for hopeful actors. 

This week, Maggie chats with Naseer Muttalif from Survivor, Season 41. Naseer won the hearts of Survivor fans everywhere with his infectious joy and innate jungle skills. Nasser, originally from Sri Lanka, grew up without electricity or running water. He learned English from watching Survivor, and a decade later, it was his turn at a chance for a million dollars. 

On this episode, Maggie welcome Katie Mack AKA Mack. Mack is the writer and creator of "F*cking Sober- the first 90 days" a podcast detailing her journey to sobriety. She talks about her life as an addict, what inspired her to create her own work, her recovery, and what's next on the horizon for her acting and producing career. 

This episode, Maggie is joined by NYC actress, singer, comedienne and tarot card reader- Brooke Shapiro. As an actress, Brooke has been seen in Hairspray, Grease, Spelling Bee, Hello Dolly, and many more.  She recently assistant directed the national tour of Charlie Brown Christmas. Brooke is also a skilled tarot card reader; combining her knowledge of spirituality, crystals, manifestation, and intuitive thinking. She can tune in to people's energy and desires and deliver the most personal, and deeply resounding tarot reading.  Enjoy:)

This week Maggie welcomes her first couple to the podcast- Megan Kane and Ben Rappaport, two NYC based actors who are going after the dream together. Megan has been seen on TV in Shonda Rhimes, "For the People," "That Damn Michael Che Sketch Show," and "Monsterland". She appeared in the Off Broadway show, EmojiLand, and performed in her own sold out solo cabaret show at 54 below. Her hubby Ben Rappaport has had an incredible TV career appearing in "Modern Love", "For The People", "Elementary", "Younger", "The Good Wife", "Law and Order SVU", "Mr. Robot", and he also starred in the NBC sitcom "Outsourced". He was also seen in Fiddler on the Roof  and Picnic on Broadway.  These two beautiful souls are not only succeeding in this business but being each other's cheerleaders along the way.   

This week on the podcast, Maggie welcomes Will Liverman, baritone and star of the historic opera, Fire Shut Up In My Bones at The Met Opera. They chat about his path into the opera world, representation on stage and his opportunity to star in the first ever black composed opera presented at The Met.  Maggie also features Pure Placid as the female owned business. 

On this week's episode of It's Only The Beginning, Maggie chats with actress and producer Allegra Cohen. Allegra is also the Founder and CEO of ABUNdance by Allegra. Allegra has produced films for Tiffany Haddish, Billy Crystal, James Franco, and Adrien Brody. She's also a voiceover artist and can be heard in dozens of television and radio commercials, selling everything from laundry detergent + various fast food chains. Her work is about teaching simple solutions to enhance one's personal joy in life as well as help people tap into their inner FUNgineer! Featuring female owned business Erin's Faces. 

On this week's episode of It's Only The Beginning, Maggie welcomes special guest Ryan Michaels. Ryan is a psychic, medium, motivational speaker & paranormal researcher. He can be seen on the hit T.V. show "Psychic Kids" on HULU. Hold on to your seats! This is a good one:) 

Dane Johnson is the CEO of Crohns Colitis Lifestyle & Board Certified Nutritionist. He healed himself of life threatening Crohns disease and UC with natural medicine and has devoted his life to helping others do the same thing. His passion, unique experience and niche in the field of IBD gives him unparalleled value to create real, life long results. His story has been featured in The Huffington post, Voyage LA, 180 nutrition, 23 and me blog, and of course- right here on It's Only The Beginning.

On the latest episode of "It's Only The Beginning" Maggie chats with top 16 American Idol Finalist & singer Antonella Barba. Antonella headlined the band  LA-EX, was seen in a national celebrity packed UNICEF Campaign, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Fear Factor, All About the Money,  national commercials, and many national anthems.  She also made headlines when she was arrested in 2018 for a felony drug charge. Maggie & Antonella talk candidly about  personal growth, importance of friends and family, prison life and how she can use her experience to inspire other women to not make the same mistakes she did. 

On the very first episode of It's Only The Beginning, Maggie welcomes T.V. and film actress Lana Young.  Lana has been seen on over 40 major television shows and films including Dynasty, Like A Boss, Greenleaf, The Girl on the Train, Nashville, Law & Order, NCIS, Bull, Jessica Jones, The Act, WandaVision and Tyler Perry's Jazzman Blues.  

It's Only The Beginning tailer with Maggie Stiggers. Music by Jessy Tomsko.