The Eff Your Fears Podcast

Katie Merrick Finan is a plus-sized actress, model, singer, and cast member of "The Art of Blowing It". She is the queen of odd jobs and is passionate about building a sustainable and fulfilling life while pursuing your creative and artistic endeavors. Katie was thrilled to put on her best plus-size "Barbie Doll" playing the role of Mattel Barbié alongside Ashley in "The Art of Blowing It". You can follow Katie on Instagram at BigBlondeandBodyPositive or online at KatieMerrickFinan.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

In this episode, Ashley goes back in time to the 90s for an authentic love letter to grunge. Originally a theatrical production Grunge Musical became an audio drama that was recorded during covid in people's closets and never being in the same room. This Audio Drama is available on all streaming devices including Audible and Apple Podcast. Written by Leyna d'Ancona with music and lyrics by Paul Siegel. The soundtrack album includes unreleased songs written between 1991 to 1998 by Paul Siegel with Jon Evans on bass and Scott Amendola on drums, rerecorded and remastered this six-episode audio drama series. This episode covers why Leyna and Paul chose now, why an audio drama, and how they didn't let fear stop them. Get ready for Grunge Musical! Oh and did I mention I am the narrator as well as Molly! https://www.grungemusical.com/ Grunge Musical Youtube More on fear --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

In this episode, she shares her healing journey through her music, finding her religion and gender. She also opens up about her work on The Art of Blowing It. Lydian is a former Nashville Evangelical turned Queer Brooklyn Musician. She has worked off-broadway and in film, written and performed her one-woman show Sunday Clothes, and is the artist behind the music project "Lydian" you can listen to the latest Lydian single, "Jane" on iTunes and Spotify. Instagram @lydianmusic_ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

In this very special episode, Ashley welcomes actress, producer, & Business Coach for Actors, Kari Nissena. Today you are in luck and will get some inspiration for everything from your fear, IMDB, and career transformation. Kari Nissena has performed extensively on both the stage and screen. With hundreds of acting credits to her name, she has acted in film, television, theater, radio, commercials, voiceover, and more. On the producing side of things, she has produced dozens of films, webisodes, training videos and programs for actors, and other projects and events in the entertainment industry. As a sought-after industry expert, speaker, and business coach for actors, she has coached thousands of actors in Marketing, Press, IMDb, How to Improve their Online Presence, How to take control of their careers, and much more. http://www.IMDb.me/KariNissena https://www.youtube.com/c/ActorTransformation https://www.instagram.com/KariNissena/ http://twitter.com/KariNissena https://twitter.com/ActorWorldMag http://www.ActorTransformation.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

Judy Jean Kwon shares her journey growing up in a Korean American video store, where she fell in love with the art of filmmaking and storytelling. She talks about standing out in standup and why she created her ballbusting comedy MILFriend. Catch up on Season 1 of MILFriend Follow Judy Yo Mama Rice Facebook Instagram Thank you for listening to the show; I am so grateful! If you would like to support the show, you can share it with a friend or join me on Patreon or Instagram. Catch up on Season 1 of The Art of Blowing it --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

If someone fell from the sky and didn't know what a musical was... What shows would you introduce them to? Actor and writer, Josh Bardier came up with an awesome list of 5 with some honorable mentions. What do you think? What show do you think this person who fell from the sky would need to see?! Leave a comment and check out Josh's full episode on the podcast at Ep 58 :) Josh is a king of Queens; dubbed the mayor of Astoria by his block. Josh is the creator and host of ACTORIA, a spotlight cabaret based on giving his community space to perform for the Love of it all. With his millennial Mister Rogers spirit and his fusion of old soul and electric energy, the New York Times called him a “force”. They were actually writing about a hurricane but... the same thing. Josh is a mental health advocate and has a deep passion for universal equal rights. His hashtag/mantra is #leadwithlove. You can find him @joshbardier everywhere- he's the only one in the world. Follow him on Instagram so you can hear an update on his upcoming podcast "Hi Neighbor: The Podcast" and see his freelance photography. He is also working on the newest solo show right now titled "Beside Myself" https://www.instagram.com/nowstarringashley/ Watch Season 1 of The Art of Blowing it --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

This week on the podcast I welcome my friend and neighbor open-hearted Josh Bardier (bar-dee-ay). In this episode, we talk about Josh's journey in theater leading him to London then to New York with 3 bucks and a dream. He is a ‘Jack of all trades' performance artist originally from Worcester, Massachusetts. Acting, singing, instruments, hosting, writing, composing, dancing, spoken word- if there's a story to tell and an audience to listen to, you'll find Josh. He's a king of Queens; dubbed the mayor of Astoria by his block. Josh is the creator and host of ACTORIA, a spotlight cabaret based on giving his community space to perform for the Love of it all. With his millennial Mister Rogers spirit and his fusion of old soul and electric energy, the New York Times called him a “force”. They were actually writing about a hurricane but... the same thing. Josh is a mental health advocate and has a deep passion for universal equal rights. His hashtag/mantra is #leadwithlove. You can find him @joshbardier everywhere- he's the only one in the world. Follow him on Instagram so you can hear an update on his upcoming podcast "Hi Neighbor: The Podcast" and see his freelance photography. He is also working on the newest solo show right now titled "Beside Myself" WARNING: He speaks openly in only the loving way that Josh does, about his struggles with mental health and suicide. If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. This episode is a beautiful share by Josh and I am so grateful he came on the show! https://www.instagram.com/joshbardier/ Watch Season 1 of The Art of Blowing it and more for Ashley --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

Welcome to The Eff Your Fears Podcast! This week we welcome back our guest from last week Kristin Cantwell. We share our top picks for Bada$$ plus-size characters. I would love to hear what you have to say, and before y'all get all crazy on me, these are subjective, and you can have your own feels but share with kindness. And also I know some won't consider Mindy Lahiri plus-sized, but that's how I identify her in my head, and you can't fight with crazy so let me have that :) In this list, we talk about Khadijah James (Queen Latifa) in Living Single Mindy Lahiri (Mindy Kaling) in The Mindy Project Aidy Bryant as a cast member on Saturday Night Live Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson (Danielle Brooks) in Orange Is the New Black Fran (Lolly Adefope) in Shrill Sookie St. James (Melissa McCarthy) in Gilmore Girls Ruby Hill Good Girls and as Donna in Parks and Rec portrayed by Retta Annie (Aidy Bryant ) in Shirll Carmen (Britney Young) in Glow Paula Proctor (Donna Lynne Champlin) in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Emmy Hart (Ashley Monique Menard... ME) in The Art of Blowing It We also have a chat about everything from Shrill with the women's need to take care of a man to fat Monica in the suit to body representation in the 90s. Do you cancel the show or still have a space for it? Also, check out www. theartofblowingittheseries.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

Welcome to the Eff Your Fears Podcast, where funny lady Ashley Monique Menard chats with her Funny & big-hearted friend Kristin Cantwell. Kristin is an incredibly talented writer, voice-over artist, and plus-size actress who shares her journey in the arts with Ashley and you! The two talk about what it's like being a big girl in theater, film, and tv and how Kristin prepared to play a cat...voice a cat. Kristin is an actor, writer, improviser, and aspiring cat lady based in New York City. She's appeared on The Path (Hulu), The Shorts Show, and many other web series, independent films, and theatre productions. You will be able to watch her in the upcoming seasons of the award-winning web series Skeleton Crew and Demon Doctor. And, like every other actor out there, got a microphone during the pandemic and has started dipping her toes into that world too. She'll get to use her cat lady skills in the upcoming animated short film, Kris the Cat. Originally from Virginia, Kristin has a BA in Theater from the University of Mary Washington. Her one-person shows, Confessions of an Invisible Woman and Butter: a love story, premiered to sold-out audiences at the Capital Fringe Festival in Washington, DC. She also co-founded, wrote, and performed with her sketch comedy group, Curvy by Nature. When she's not performing or writing (or saying she needs to write and then cleaning her entire apartment instead), she can be found cuddling with her cat, Thom, showing real estate around NYC as part of her day job, taking classes at Kimball Studio, reading books, cooking, dancing it out, and trying to stay joyful in a pandemic. More Kristin? https://www.instagram.com/thekristincantwell/ More Ashley? https://www.instagram.com/nowstarringashley/ https://www.effyourfears.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

Welcome to the Eff Your Fears Podcast, where funny lady Ashley Monique Menard chats with her dear friend and incredibly talented voice-over artist Jenna Faye Davi. The two talk about their journey of waiting table at BB Kings and listening to some of the greats like Darlene Love and Sly and The Family Stone. Jenna shares her journey of voice acting and how the training helped her. She also offers wise words of wisdom about how she has come up with a crazy cast of characters to work with. Since beginning her VO career, Jenna has been featured in commercials for E.l.f. Makeup, Diamond Producers Association, Bustle with Venus Gillette, and TX Lotto. She's also participated in internal marketing campaigns for Dell, Ore Ida, and Sprite; and lends her voice to various e-learning and explainer videos. Internationally she has been the voice of a radio commercial for Pedigree in Brazil and narrator for an independent animated short, Quietly, in Spain. If you are an aspiring voice-over artist, Jenna suggests https://www.thevodojo.com/ https://www.voicecaster.com/ For more on Jenna, visit https://www.instagram.com/jennafayedavivo For more on Ashley, visit www.effyourfears.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

In this episode, Erika Stone chats with Ashley about adult coloring books, acting, CBD oil, Gloria Steinum, science, and "vulvacious" female "big dick energy," aka "tits up energy." Erika is an American actress and part of a mother-daughter team with J. Susan Cole Stone, who recently created and published two naughty but tasteful sex-positive adult coloring books, "When a Woman Loves a Man," and "When a Woman Loves a Woman." Want to order a coloring book? https://www.racheljanedesigns.com/ https://www.instagram.com/racheljanedesigns/ https://www.facebook.com/RachelJaneDesignsandBooks https://www.instagram.com/officialmillennialblack/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

Have you ever looked at a Backstage Magazine and thought of selling your eggs? Have you always dreamed of being a working actor? Did you dream of having William Morris Agency represent you? These are things Sonja thought of. She says, “You have to say the things you want and own your goal cause that's how you get the things you want.” This week on the podcast is Emmy Nominated filmmaker and actress Sonja O'Hara. Don't get it twisted, she may look like a quirky manic pixie dream girl in a floral dress, but she is a BEAST of a filmmaker! She creates authentic, edgy, dark, cerebral, and provocative works like Ovum & her Emmy nominated Doomsday. She is nominated for Outstanding Short form Daytime Fiction Program, Outstanding Direction in a Daytime Fiction Program, and Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Daytime Fiction. Want more Sonja? https://www.sonjaohara.com https://www.instagram.com/sonjakohara https://twitter.com/sonjaohara Want more Ashley? https://www.effyourfears.com https://www.instagram.com/nowstarringashley Inspiration Question for the day: Who are 5 people who are huge inspirations for you? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

Welcome to The Eff Your Fears Podcast hosted by comedian, writer, actress, singer, and a resident ray of sunshine, Ashley Monique Menard. This is an inspirational mindset podcast for creatives dealing with anxiety, fear, and their own journey down the yellow brick road of showbiz. It's part "E(ff Your Fears) True Hollywood Stories" with an industry professional interview that teaches you about the business. Everyone has come on the show, from musicians, actors, directors, voice-over artists, influencers, reality shows stars, Broadway, Film, and TV. In this episode, Ashley shares her top 5 fav plus size performers for April. She also chats it up with Dancer & Tik Tok Queen Mia Lana' Terry! The two cousins talk about body positivity, Lizzo and what being Tik Tok famous looks like. Mia shares her journey through growing her brand by being authentic and just having fun. Mia is a delicious breath of fresh air, and you have got to check out her Tik Toks! www.tiktok.com/@mialanaterry www.instagram.com/mialanaterry www.youtube.com/channel/UCNj338h8GnqzD79V26Fjmhg www.etsy.com/shop/CharmingCheetahCo Ambassador for @charmingcheetahco use coupon code “YAYMIA” at checkout✌

Welcome to The Eff Your Fears Podcast hosted by comedian, writer, actress, singer, and a resident ray of sunshine, Ashley Monique Menard. This is an inspirational mindset podcast for creatives dealing with anxiety, fear, and their own journey down the yellow brick road of showbiz. It's part "E(ff Your Fears) True Hollywood Stories" with an industry professional interview that teaches you about the business. Everyone has come on the show, from Musicians, Actors, Directors, Voice Over Artists, Influencers, Broadway Stars, and even people from The Voice. In this episode, Ashley Monique Menard talks about the Web series. What are they? Have you created one? Do you have an idea but don't know where to start, or are you in the web series festival circuit already? Ashley brought in the Founder and executive director of the New Jersey Web Fest. Neem advises young filmmakers as to how to get their work out there and how he deals with fear. Watch neemsthemes.com and submissions for web series end April 18th, 2021. To submit your web series or fictional podcast, visit filmfreeway.com/njwebfest Neem's Social Media instagram.com/neem_basha instagram.com/neemsthemes Instagram.com/njwebfest facebook.com/neemsthemes facebook.com/njwebfest twitter.com/neemsthemes twitter.com/njwebfest. twitter.com/neem_basha More about Neem His varied portfolio includes feature films, music videos, commercials, government PSAs, and short films, including his latest shorts "Home Invasion" and "Repentance," which stars Berto Colon - known for his roles on Orange Is the New Black, Gotham, and other mainstream shows. In addition to his film work, Neem previously served as editor-in-chief and lead writer for a fashion and entertainment magazine, where his contributions included: interviewing celebrities for his monthly artist profiles; overseeing all the writing aspects of the magazine; and writing regular monthly columns, including a film review and his observational and witty "Neem's Themes" column, which was always a hit with readers -- and has spun off into Neem's latest and most successful production, his smash hit, internationally award-winning web series "Neem's Themes," a crowd-pleasing sketch comedy that has been viewed over 3 million times. Combined, Neem's work has been seen by well over 25 million people, on The Big Screen, on digital media, and on platforms such as Hulu, NYC cable stations, and even "Taxi TV," the content that runs in the back of New York City taxi cabs. His award portfolio is also varied, having won awards for his directing and writing, a People's Choice Award from an international audience in Valencia, Spain, and was part of a team that won a "Shorty Award" recognizing the people and organizations that produce real-time short-form content across the world wide web. Neem brings this background and expertise to the New Jersey Web Fest. Anticipation is already high for #NJWebFest, which launches on September 15-16, 2018, for its first annual international event. Neem looks forward to this yearly tradition while also continuing to produce varied and crowd-pleasing entertainment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

Welcome to The Eff Your Fears Podcast hosted by comedian, writer, actress, singer, and a resident ray of sunshine, Ashley Monique Menard. This is an inspirational mindset podcast for creatives dealing with anxiety, fear, and their own journey down the yellow brick road of showbiz. It's part "E(ff Your Fears) True Hollywood Stories" with an industry professional interview that teaches you about the business. Everyone has come on the show, from Musicians, Actors, Directors, Voice Over Artists, Influencers, Broadway Stars, and even people from The Voice. In the 51st episode, Ashley talks about her opinions on the HBO MAX Doc Farrow Vs. Allen. She also gives you her pick for affordable headshots in NYC. https://www.queensselftape.com/ Also, we have an extraordinary guest, Australian Actress, Writer & Activist Clara Francesca. The ladies talk about the importance of simulated patient work, social injustice, and how Clara has created her work from 12. She talks about how she found her voice, studied law, and creates art. In this uplifting episode, Clara's energy is infectious. Clara also shares about her work on Theater Company- https://www.xrensemble.com The Movie- www.inorporefilm.com Let us know what you think... What's your favorite part? Have you liked and subscribe? What are you waiting for.... this is a handwritten invitation. Like, subscribe Bebe xoxo. Wanna learn more about Clara? Clara Francesca is both an expert speech coach and an artist. As a speech coach with an impressive client portfolio and thirteen years in the field, Clara specializes in speech-anxiety reduction, fostering people with the confidence to walk into any room and share their ideas, through practical, mindful, and impactful exercises, to champion their authentic voice. Clara's Medico-Legal training at Maurice Blackburn lawyers and over ten years of experience within Medico-Legal University Departments in the United States and Australia equips Clara with a unique insight into Corporate Medico-Legal speech challenges. As an artist, Clara is an "athlete of the heart making art." In 2013 Clara joined Anne Bogart's SITI Company's Inaugural Conservatory in NYC, later working with Chuck Mee on Cubist Productions. Before moving from Australia to the States, Clara developed her career as an award-winning solo-theatre actor, directing at notable stages such as La Mama, Malthouse, and later bookings at The Signature Theater NYC Korea, Japan, UK, and more. Clara has performed in multiple award-winning feature films and has nationally toured bilingual children's musicals. Most notably, her touring solo shows Manifesting Mrs. Marx (presented at The Edinburgh Fringe 2019 and scheduled to reappear in 2020, Best Performance Art SaraSolo Winner, Outstanding Solo Performance & Outstanding Original Script Nominee IT Awards NYC). She has taken it across the globe, inviting audiences to laugh and cry with her as she tells tales of humans with hearts just like yours, the person reading this paragraph. Clara is a co-founder of The Extended Reality Ensemble (XRE). XRE was created to respond to the pandemic, with artists determined to do safe work regardless of lockdowns by pioneering excellence in art, new media storytelling, and creative coding. Clara continues to work as an artist and voice-over actress with Audible Books, Trinacria Theater, Phoenix Theater Ensemble, GF&Co, and household brands like Shiseido. https://www.clarafrancesca.com/featured-in-namm-less-modular-madness-marathon/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CJycvfqnZML/ https://www.clarafrancesca.com/speech-coach/ www.clarafrancesca.com More on Ashley? www.effyourfears.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

In episode 50 of the pod, Ashley chats with Mariana Cardenas. A Colombian actress, TV host, dancer, and Bilingual Interpreter. She started in dance and studied at Fordham University and at Alvin Ailey. For five seasons, she danced her way into the hearts of many with Jennifer Muller/The Works and has performed with the New York City Opera and was a member of Steps Repertory Ensemble. We talk about her extensive dance career and her shift to acting which has turned out to be very fulfilling. She won Best Supporting Actress for the Feature Film "Unspoken" at the New York Long Island Film Festival and Prison City Film Festival. She won Best Supporting Actress for the Feature Film "Unspoken" at the New York Long Island Film Festival and Prison City Film Festival. She has taken her love of Spanish and turned it into a career as a Spanish Interpreter since 2015. She mainly works with Legal Depositions taking place in Court Reporting offices all over NY and they normally involve Motor Vehicle Accidents, Workers Compensation Cases, and Medical Malpractice. Furthermore showing that survival gigs come in all forms. Favorite theatre credits: The Church of Why Not and You Are Now the Owner of This Suitcase (Theatre 167); The International Local Trail (This Is Not A Theatre Company); sTRAINgers (Queens Theatre in the Park), Salsa Gorda The Play, and Romantic Fools. Film: B!tch, The X Job, The Decades of Mason Carroll, On The Arm, Zero One, and New York Masali. Fictional Film's first feature, UNSPOKEN, where Mariana had a leading role, has begun its journey on the film festival circuit. Television: “Tell It Like It Is” (Co-Host), “My Jam TV” (VJ), “Sabado Gigante Internacional” (Univision), “Sober,” “The Perfect Murder” and “Scorned: Love Kills” (Discovery ID). Mariana had the immense pleasure of Co-Hosting a TV Game Show with Pat Neely entitled, “Save To Win,” which aired nationally on THE CW. Recently she made her SYFY Network debut on “HAPPY!” season two, episodes 9 and 10 (currently running on Netflix), in a recurring role. Her latest co-star is on the STARZ show “Power” where she had the privilege of working with the extraordinary, Mario Van Peebles (Dir.). Make sure to catch her in episode 14 of its final season. Check out her podcast "Are These Books Drunk?" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-these-books-drunk/id1525791927 https://www.marianacardenas.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

This week we chat with the star of the stage and screen, Patrick Oliver Jones. From his early roots in Birmingham, Alabama, community theater and coming up in the church choir. Formally known as PJ, the DJ shares his synergy at Disney and the ins and outs of recasting his love interest from a leading lady to a leading man. Since living in New York City, he has performed Off-Broadway and in National Tours, including the pre-Broadway run of FIRST WIVES CLUB in Chicago. He has thrived in national commercials for the small screen, both on camera and voice-over, and in various network dramas and cable series. While on the big screen, his film work ranges from quirky characters to corporate types. Patrick is a quintessential leading man! He is thoughtful, intelligent, and the incredible host of "Why I'll Never Make It," his own entertainment podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-ill-never-make-it-an-actors-journey/id1330237490 https://www.pojones.com/whyillnevermakeit --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

Jason is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Alternative Medicine Practitioner, Certified Coach, and Speaker. He is one of a handful of Mental Health Professionals to carry Neuro Emotional Technique's Level 3 Certification from thousands of NET practitioners around the world. In this episode of the pod, he chats with Ashley about Strategy and solutions to get you through your life. 1. Mindset Psychology 2. Natural Wellness and Alternative Medicine 3. Spirituality as it means to the client 4. Entrepreneurship for everyone from youth to entertainers 5. If you were to give a ted talk would it be? 6. “Where do you put your time effort and energy? Two take away questions 1. By solving whatever I'm stuck in, what would then the next biggest challenge I would need to handle if this was no longer an issue. 2. By this being my biggest issue, what is it allowing me to stay stuck in that I basically avoiding by not handling in other aspects of my life   "Empowering people to transform life's stressors into maximized potential" Jason Wasser You need more Money Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...​ A bit more about Jason His training as a therapist has led him to become a Certified Entrepreneur Coach, focusing on family businesses and young professionals who are looking to minimize their stress and maximize their potential with simplicity and clarity. He uses a "Lifestyle By Design" approach to setting and reaching goals with all of his coaching clients. He is a sought-after speaker and has led workshops, retreats, and conferences on topics including Mind/Body Psychology, Performance Enhancement, Business Spirituality, and Alternative Medicine. He is the owner of The Family Room Wellness Associates, an online mind-body integrative health-focused practice in South Florida that offers therapy, coaching, and nutrition. Jason has coaching clients all over the world that he sees virtually and is the host of the You Winning Life Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...​More information can be found at www.thefamilyroomsfl.com IG @jasonwasserlmft --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

In this episode, Ashley Monique Menard chats with Nicki Woodard about her passion for history and the original socialites in her Podcast As the Money Burns. The ladies also talk about overcoming challenges and dealing with fear. Follow Nicki Woodard of As the Money Burns IG FB @asthemoneyburns www. asthemoneyburns.com Follow Ashley Monique Menard IG @nowstarringashley @theeffyourfears www.theartofblowingittheseries.com www.effyourfears.com Kara Loewentheil www.unfuckyourbrain.com IG@karaloewentheil Here's a bit more about Nicki Woodard: Back in high school, Nicki Woodard first merged her passions of history and media making video documentaries for History Fair (yes, like Science Fair) using her father's super-VHS studio. Since then, she went on to the University of Texas at Austin, studying B.A. in History and B.S. in Radio-Television-Film. She would go on to earn an M.A. in Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Chicago. She worked for 4 years on multiple History Channel and A&E documentaries before exploring other parts of Hollywood. She has served as a research consultant for USA's Mr. Robot Seasons 3 & 4 and Briarpatch, as well as helping others develop subjects on other projects. She loves combining history, research, and media. In parallel to her professional development, Nicki spent the summer between her junior and senior year doing a high school program at Brown University and visited Newport, Rhode Island, where she experienced her first love. Shortly afterward, returning home, she lost her brother to cancer and has had a long, complicated life, including a failed marriage. After her divorce and ending a long-time job, she went to find a project to develop for film and television. She stumbled onto an article about a summer's events in Newport, Rhode Island in 1929 — a few months before the infamous Wall Street Crash. After further digging, she discovered a world of actual heirs & heiresses whose lives paralleled her own, all except in money. After years of developing that idea, Nicki has turned those stories into As The Money Burns podcast. Thank you, Nicki, for coming on the show and giving me your incredible and legendary bio! Thanks for coming on the show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

⚡⚡Hey Everyone! Welcome to The Eff Your Fears Podcast! Well, he's here and He's kind of a big deal... Christophe Zajac-Denek is an actor/stuntman, drummer, and surfer. He is also a little person and the host of the I'm Kind Of A Big Deal podcast. Follow him at christophezd.com https://www.instagram.com/christophezd/ https://www.instagram.com/bigdealpod/ Follow Ashley Monique Menard https://theartofblowingittheseries.com https://www.effyourfears.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nowstarringashley/ https://www.instagram.com/theeffyourfearspodcast/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

In this episode, Ashley Monique Menard chat with a journalist, host of The Bad Filipino's and Queen of the Sacramento Scene, Myki Angeline! She shares her journey in the entertainment industry, identity, and how she lifts herself up. She's a powerhouse! Follow Myki at The Bad Filipino- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLuo3AeY3E5EwN-7wPyu5uA https://www.instagram.com/mykiangel.ine/ Follow Ashley Monique Menard https://theartofblowingittheseries.com https://www.effyourfears.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nowstarringashley/ https://www.instagram.com/theeffyourfearspodcast/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

Season 2!!! In this episode, Ashley sits down with Chase Coleman! You've seen him portraying the werewolf, Oliver, in the CW hit spin-off series, The Originals, The Originals, or Billy Winslow in the HBO TV series Boardwalk Empire. Or maybe from his work as heartthrob rock-star Tanner Watts, in CBS daytime The Young and the Restless. Chase has worked as a model, actor, and musician, and he shares some tips as to how he broke into the business and how he deals with ADHD in a high-demand job. Follow Chase Coleman https://www.instagram.com/chasercoleman https://www.youtube.com/user/nod25/videosref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Follow Ashley Monique Menard https://theartofblowingittheseries.com https://www.effyourfears.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nowstarringashley/ https://www.instagram.com/theeffyourfearspodcast/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

She's like a warm hug... you guessed it, Miss Curvyliscious, aka Lilly Jones! She an actress, writer, comedian, storyteller, magic~maker, and Seeker Of Humanity. Her motto is "Kindness Really Does Matter."

The tenacious Maggie Shirk is an Actress, Photographer, Optometrist, Wife and Mother of 3! She is such a kooky detail-oriented loyal treat! Maggie talks about how she put herself through medical school as a young single mother and is still pursuing acting in a way that works for her! We talk about Skeleton Crew, modeling in the 90s vs. 2020s. Strap in for an informative episode cause the doctor is in! https://www.mshirkphotography.com/ https://twitter.com/maggieshirk https://www.facebook.com/maggieshirkphotography www.effyourfears.com https://youtu.be/_osxnGyclF4 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

This week we have a man from the Blue Mountains on the east coast of Australia. Víktor Rufus was a virtuosic young musician, a high sort after gun-for-hire, and has played numerous venues and festivals as a bandleader, musical director, and sideman for local and international artists. He has performed to sold-out crowds in bars and clubs in America, Europe, and Australia. Victor has his own album, "Tanzverbot," co-written with Henry Rasmussen. We talk about him being a failed astrophysicist and musical who is well-traveled, proudly inked. https://open.spotify.com/artist/014wv1FUagPPPG01BzsXd7 https://www.facebook.com/victor.rufus.guitar/ https://tidal.com/browse/artist/15800464 www.effyourfears.com https://youtu.be/_osxnGyclF4 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

David Abed is an actor and content creator best known for his hilarious videos online. He can also be seen in Grey's Anatomy, Feud: Bette and Joan and Days of Our Lives. In this episode, David gives us some Insite on moving from the midwest to LA. Marketing tips for actors Tips for how he deals with fear Follow him at Tik Tok- @davidabed2 https://www.facebook.com/daveabed https://twitter.com/thedaveabed https://www.instagram.com/daveabed/ www.effyourfears.com https://youtu.be/_osxnGyclF4 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

In this episode, Lisa Tirone King talks with Ashley about acting & modeling in the 80s in NYC. They also talk about Lisa's journey to motherhood while acting. They even chat about how Madonna stole Lisa's style.  https://www.lisatironeking.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lisalisa --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

In this episode, entrepreneur and NYU Professor Tom Lapke talk about creating Audition Update, Actors Launchpad, and It's the real Santa. Tom Lapke is considered one of the industry's foremost experts on the "business of being an actor." He's programmed over 1500 classes for actors with Casting Directors, Agents, and Managers. He helps actors learn not just "how to act, but how to be an actor." https://www.actorwebsitedesign.com https://www.itstherealsanta.com https://www.showbizswag.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

In this episode, Queer indie LA-based singer-songwriter Stewart Taylor talks about music, creation, and his humble beginnings. He and Ashley talk about waiting tables in Times Square and how he fostered resilience while being bullied in youth. IG @imstewarttaylor https://www.stewarttaylorofficial.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

In this episode, Susan Gallagher talks about how she works in multiple markets, creates strong character choices, and booked Cobra Kai on Netflix. www.susangallagher.com IG @ iamsusangallagher IG @cobrakaishomelesslynnofficial --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

In this episode, Ashley chats with BMG Junior Agent Sarah Zachary. Sarah is a writer and artist so she understands creatives and will give you some professional advice to your burning questions like... What do agents want? How to get an agent? Why do an improv class? Do I need a slate shot? Do I need a reel? Also if you are an NYC actor get some new headshot with Gabe Awan at www.queensselftape.com/ The Art of Blowing it comes out Dec. 4th!! www.effyourfears.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

In this episode, Sarah Gaul talks about her movie HOT MESS and it getting picked up by Netflix. Sarah is an acerbic award-winning musical comedienne, actor, playwright, improviser, and writer. She first starting playing the piano and taking singing lessons as a wee girl in a small country town called Muswellbrook. Listen to her journey. http://www.sarahgaul.com/https://g.co/kgs/UskH2N --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

In this episode Comedian, Phil Korz talks about how comedy isn't all laughs. He and Ashley talk about mindset, losing a friend, and religion. If you need a pick me up this is sure to put a smile on your face. www.effyourfears.com https://www.instagram.com/philkorz --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

In this episode, Bettina Skye chats with Ashley about breaking out in show biz as a teen and having over 100 IMDB credits. She also shares the wisdom of enlightenment. Bettina is available for a tarot reading and healing sessions. www.instagram.com/bettinaskye/ www.effyourfears.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

In this episode, Nicholas Barnes talks about his journey in Musical Theater, transitioning to film and tv, and how he overcomes his fears. Check him out in Demon Doctor Season 1 and The Art of Blowing it. https://www.instagram.com/mrtimessq/ www.effyourfears.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

In this episode, Ashley Braxton chats about being a theater kid, entering the plus-sized modeling world, and following your dreams. North Dakota native, Ashley is a plus model, fashion influencer and content creator, singer, and retired actor. She now lives in Brooklyn with her toy poodle, Penelope. She is now signed with Dorothy Combs Models and is the social media manager for CoEdition, a plus-size fashion company. Her current dream is to become a host at QVC!  https://www.instagram.com/itsashleybraxto --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

In this episode, Ashley chats with singer and producer Christopher Robert Prozeller about growing up a queer soprano, a witch who is of Mexican descent that also went to Amda. He shares the struggles of losing love and his mom plus finding his path with herbology and self-development. Also, have a look at Chris's Hocus Pocus Parody. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDPLBbiILB21j0ckS5-iAuQ - https://www.instagram.com/dmt.productions/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/cprozeller/?hl=en www.effyourfears.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

In this episode, Ashley chats with hip-hop dancer and former fitness professional in NYC with a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Ayse Billi.  The ladies talk about friendship crossing party lines, being a child of immigrants, dancing, and vocal health. This episode is filled with love and inspiration. IG- @ aysebilli www.effyourfears.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

Ashley Monique Menard reads Week 1 Recovering a Sense of Safety from Julia Cameron's Best Selling Book The Artist's Way. Assignment 1.) Morning Pages 2.) Artist Date 3.) Who are your 3 creative self worth enemies 4.) Write your horror story from your monster hall of fame. 5.)Write a letter to the monster from the hall of fame 6.) List 3 Champions 7.) Who's in your happy place? 8.) Your 5 alternate lives? 9.) Negative into positive affirmations. 10.) Artist walk. See you next week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

In this episode, Ashley sat down with singer-songwriter Erin Boyd from the band Phantom Vanity. Erin shares her journey of collaboration, creation, and how she deals with fear.  Music at the end of the episode is Rollerskater Twat by Erin Boyd and James Casey.   https://www.auxchord.live/ https://www.instagram.com/phantomvanity/ https://phantomvanity.bandcamp.com/ "Believe in yourself and all else shall perish."- Phantom Vanity www.effyourfears.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

In today's episode, Director, Actor, and Editor Stuart Kiczek talks with Ashley about growing up in New York, working with Troma, Sidekick Productions, and how he deals with fear and rejection show biz. They also talk about the upcoming mockumentary The Art of Blowing it. https://twitter.com/stushi?lang=enhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm5215629/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

Catalin talks with Ashley about growing up a child star with the sitcom Nobodies Perfect. He also talks about theater and moving to America from Romania. He also shares his secrets for dealing with fear. Whether you follow him on Insta @catalinmakesitawkard or seeing him in Terapie Pentru crimã,  WSK, and Skeleton Crew. Visit https://catalinmedia.com/ Limited edition "I Effed my fears" hoodies and t's https://www.customink.com/fundraising/eff-your-fears --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

In this episode, Yolanda talks about her rebirth in 1983, getting diagnosed with HIV, and being a country star and a trans woman. Yolanda's journey is one of love and joy. Rev. Yolanda is a Gender Queer Country Gospel Kirtan Rock Pop Supernova with a heart of magic! Yolanda has been induction into The GLBT Hall Of Fame, the Blues Hall of Fame, and two MAC Awards. Her mission is building bridges of love and compassion through the Power Music, Speaking & Art. www.yolanda.net www.effyourfears.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

Misha Calvert is one of the hottest up and coming filmmakers out there. Her work has caught the attention of such labs as Sundance, YouTube, and Tribeca. She has screened at festivals worldwide for her projects Strut, Textual Intercourse, Pee Sitting Down, Step Into My Office, and All Hail Beth. To watch these films visit https://www.mishacalvert.com/. Also in this episode, Ashley reviews 20 Best Things To Say to Someone with Anxiety" brought to you by @realdepressionproject on IG --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

Nimo and Ashley reminisce about working at BB Kings in Time Square, playing gigs around the city, and Cafe Wha? Plus Nimo talks about how he dealt with being in the Isaralie Army, Shirley and the coasters, drugs in India and traveling abroad. Nimo shares laughs and some sadness in an inspiring tale of the American Dream come true. nimokally.com Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2YVrd9T Itunes:  https://apple.co/2VXW8 www.effyourfears.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

Every start starts somewhere and in this episode former waitresses Ashley and Jenna chat about creating your own work to get seen in showbiz. Jenna Mahmoud Bosco is currently a finalist for the 2020 Warner Brothers Writing Workshop. Her dramedy pilot, "Lady Liberty," is in the second round for the 2020 Sundance Episodic Lab and the 2020 Black List x WIF Episodic Lab. Jenna is also the creator and star of the "New Heights" Web series. https://www.instagram.com/iamjennabe/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

Chris Palmieri chats with Ashley how he went from the high school guy who played Weird Al songs on his accordion to now he's doing puppet shows on FB, Tik Tok, and IG. Chris has worked as the voice of Snug on the Emmy-Nominated preschool series Snug's House. He also toured North America with Jim Henson's Dinosaur Train Live, and appearances his online business celebrating birthdays and his rise to internet fame. Check him out Tik Tok/Instagram/YouTube @PuppetsByPalmieri www.effyourfears.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

How did small-town girl, Carly Jibson land the role of Tracy Turnblad on Broadway? Her "Eff Your Fears True Hollywood Story" tells how she got discovered, booked Broadway, and then tragedy happened. Her mother got sick so she left it all. Only to return to acting on and work with some Hollywood Titans like Greg Garcia and Tig Notaro & Diablo Cody. Her story is one of love, hope, and humor as she dealt with loss and anxiety. https://twitter.com/carlyjibson?lang=en https://www.effyourfears.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

"Body Positivity isn't glorifying obesity, it's loving who you are at every size," says Ashley in this delicious episode with a fellow plus-size filmmaker, Katharine Scarborough. The ladies chat about casting, auditions, body positivity, and created their own work. Check out Big Girl and The Art of Blowing it coming soon. https://www.instagram.com/ksscarborough https://www.facebook.com/watch/biggirlshow/ https://www.effyourfears.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

In this special episode lawyer, actor and storyteller Lisann Valentine chats with Ashley about her new book "The Everyday Actor" It's A Daily Workbook To Find Your On-Camera Magic. This workbook gives you the tools you need to take control of the wand! With empathy and kindness, The Everyday Actor offers motivational, user-friendly tips, and simple scenes for daily on-camera practice. LINK: bit.ly/TheEverydayActor --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

In this episode, Ashley talks to former costar Leah Taylor. They chat about how Leah went from callbacks for Broadway's Kinky Boots to becoming a singer in the Air Force. They talk about mindset, motivation, and finding your voice where it needs to be. https://www.instagram.com/leahfrankie https://www.effyourfears.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support