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A podcast about women leading the way in various industries -- Lauren and Caitlin sit down to talk with women in entertainment, STEM, education, sports, and more to find out what inspires them and keeps them driven!

Caitlin McNeilage & Lauren Montana


    • Dec 9, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 7m AVG DURATION
    • 57 EPISODES


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    Note to Self (Interview with Mia Brabham Nolan) (From the Vault)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 70:38


    Caitlin and Lauren talk with Shondaland Staff Writer Mia Brabham Nolan about her work in sports, at E News, as a freelancer, and eventually...Shondaland! They also discuss Bridgerton fans, dream jobs, creating your own work, Oprah, and Mia's debut book: Note to Self! Learn more about Mia at bymiabrabham.com.

    A Woman to Watch (Interview with Jamila Ponton Bragg)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 69:32


    Caitlin and Lauren talk with producer and newly named Manager of the Broadway Women's Fund, Jamila Ponton Bragg, about her career journey, investing in women's stories, the Women to Watch on Broadway list, producing the first Broadway show to return after the pandemic, and more!

    Produce Your Own Career (Interview with Deanna Barillari)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 55:26


    Caitlin and Lauren talk with Producer and Executive, Deanna Barillari, about her career producing films in Hollywood, her start in theater, working for NBC, filming in Greece, producing First Time Female Director, forging your own path, and more!

    Getting Organized and Ambitious (Interview with Sumner Canfield)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 82:04


    Caitlin and Lauren interview Sumner Canfield, Director of Product Development at The Home Edit, and talk about reclaiming the word "ambitious," asking for what you want, The Home Edit and their hit Netflix TV series, having Reese Witherspoon as a boss, Dancing with the Stars, and more!

    In the Director's Chair (Interview with Sammi Cannold)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 50:50


    Caitlin and Lauren talk with theater and film director Sammi Cannold about making her Broadway debut, being named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, being a female director in a male-dominated field, "How to Dance in Ohio" on Broadway, and more!

    Running Through Barriers (Interview with Katy Sullivan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 87:54


    Caitlin and Lauren talk with Tony Award Nominee and Paralympic athlete Katy Sullivan about her award-winning performance in "Cost of Living," her record-setting finish at the London Paralympics, representation for people with disabilities on Broadway, making mistakes, authentic casting, defying the odds, RENT, Oprah, and more!

    Let's Talk Sports! (Interview with Joy Taylor)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 61:01


    Caitlin and Lauren interview sports talk show host, Joy Taylor, about her career in sports television and radio, dream athletes to interview, imposter syndrome, the Women's World Cup, women in sports media, group chats, GOATs, and more!

    What a Baking Business Can Do (Interview with Mikayla Jones)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 66:12


    Caitlin and Lauren chat with VenaCava Baking & Co. owner, Mikayla Jones, about starting her company, her heart for fitness and health, favorite cookie flavors, reinventing yourself, hopes for the future, Kendrick Lamar, and more!

    Sailing Towards Success (Interview with Lieutenant Katie Kinard)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 68:53


    Caitlin and Lauren talk with US Navy Supply Officer Lieutenant Katie Kinard about her work ethic, working on a ship, women in leadership positions in the military, her experience at the US Naval academy, fancy yacht parties, Sir Elton John, and more!

    If Broadway Walls Could Talk (Interview with Jennifer Ashley Tepper)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 64:07


    Caitlin and Lauren chat with Producer, Author, 54 Below Creative and Programming Director and Theater Historian, Jennifer Ashley Tepper, about her theater history books, her involvement with the Broadway production of [title of show], her work at the famous cabaret venue 54 Below, female leadership in the theater industry, working with your heroes, and more!

    The Soul of a Songbird (Interview with RAIANE.)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 61:50


    Caitlin and Lauren chat with singer/songwriter RAIANE. about growing up in Brazil, her love of performing from an early age, songwriting, her new album, life transitions, Ariana Grande, and more!

    School Counselor By Day, Dancing Queen By Night (Interview with Megan Montana)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 60:08


    Caitlin and Lauren interview Lauren's sister, Megan Montana! Megan is a school counselor at a K-5 elementary school and a BIG ABBA fan. Listen as Caitlin and Lauren chat with Megan about mental health, working with kids, Mamma Mia, big life transitions, the education field, and more!

    Behind the Lens (Interview with Jenny Anderson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 79:52


    Caitlin and Lauren talk with photographer Jenny Anderson about capturing behind-the-scenes moments on Broadway, her journey from Ole Miss to NYC, her successful gallery shows, chosen family, Michelle Obama, and more!

    #confidentlycreative (Interview with Kendra Valencia)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 70:27


    Caitlin and Lauren chat with CEO and brand designer/strategist, Kendra Valencia, about starting her own company, the true definition of "branding," overcoming imposter syndrome, finding confidence in what you offer, the glory of Target, and more!

    She's With the Band (Interview with Jenn Noga)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 55:33


    Caitlin and Lauren talk with concert photographer and content director, Jenn Noga about her photography, the online publication she created, her original content, mental health, Teen Wolf, Princess Diana and more!

    Leading Lady in Residence (Interview with Joy Codilla)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 60:01


    Caitlin and Lauren chat with Pace University Residence Director, Joy Codilla, about shaping the lives of college students, changing majors, her time working in theater, Ariana DeBose, Waitress on Broadway, influencer marketing, and more!

    The Most Colorful Person on the Subway (Interview with Katie Oxman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 91:46


    Caitlin and Lauren chat with singer, actress, and content creator, Katie Oxman, about theater, Disney, college auditions, fashion, social media, content creation, movie musicals, and MORE!

    Season 2 Finale (Plus Bloopers!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 23:26


    Caitlin and Lauren reflect on the guests from Season 2, highlights from this year, and goals for the future. Plus they share hilarious bloopers from Season 2!

    The CEO of Influence (Interview with Samantha Zink)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 54:11


    Caitlin and Lauren chat with CEO and Founder of Zink Talent, Samantha Zink, about starting her own company, the importance of influencers, the fashion industry, social media, the truth about NY Fashion Week, work/life balance, and more!

    Capturing Broadway (Interview with Rebecca J Michelson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 71:03


    Caitlin and Lauren talk with Theater Photographer/Videographer Rebecca J Michelson about all things Women on Broadway, theater hot takes, the photography industry, Legally Blonde, Sophia Bush, telling Jewish stories on Broadway, and more!

    Write Your Own Story (Interview with Cristina Noya)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 64:32


    Caitlin and Lauren talk with Writer and Actor, Cristina Noya, about growing up in Venezuela, her debut novel, "Internum," the representation in "Bridgerton," chasing big dreams, Shonda Rhimes, and the importance of stories.

    She's a Broadway Beauty (Interview with Salisha Thomas)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 61:07


    Caitlin and Lauren chat with Broadway Performer Salisha Thomas (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Once Upon A One More Time) about working at Disneyland, her time as Miss California, Broadway Tour life, podcast hosting, Queen Audra McDonald, Broadway debuts, going after what you want, Britney Spears, and more!

    A Picture's Worth A Thousand Words (Interview with Lauren Listor)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 70:49


    Caitlin and Lauren talk with Lauren Listor about her photography/videography studio, Laurel Creative, the grind of starting a business, fashion bloggers and influencers, Old Navy, making friends as an adult, work/life balance, and more!

    The Social Butterfly (Interview with Amandina Altomare)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 56:24


    Caitlin and Lauren talk with Founder and CEO of Media À La Carte, Amandina Altomare, about her career in social media marketing, fashion PR, and theater, singing in the USO, being a female business owner, knowing your worth, the icon that is Meryl Streep, and more!

    A Helping Heart (Interview with Gabe Dunn)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 71:20


    Caitlin and Lauren chat with Gabe Dunn who is the Marketing Coordinator for Mental Health Care Company, Ellenhorn, and has a Master's Degree in Social Work. Gabe talks about the importance of mental health care services, especially in underprivileged communities, the effects the pandemic has had on mental health, her heart for helping those in need, female friendships, Mamma Mia, disco music, and more!

    You CAN Sit With Her (Interview with Jonalyn Saxer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 89:07


    Caitlin and Lauren talk with Broadway actress, Jonalyn Saxer, about her roles in Mean Girls on Broadway and tour, her early start in the theater industry, her big Hollywood film debut in Steven Spielberg's West Side Story, her love of Disney, and more!

    SOARing To New Heights (Interview with Christina Livingston)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 69:12


    Caitlin and Lauren talk to "SOAR Nashville" Founder, Christina Livingston, about overcoming immense obstacles, creating her business, being a working mom, being a go-getter, and the faith that has gotten her through it all.

    Legally Brunette (Interview with Madison Gann)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 79:05


    Caitlin and Lauren talk with Real Estate Attorney, Madison Gann, about being a woman in the field of law, what it takes to make it through law school and the bar exam, life in a law firm, the accuracy of Legally Blonde, the impact of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and more!

    Shoot For the Stars (Interview with Dr. Stella Kafka)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 69:26


    Caitlin and Lauren interview astronomer and CEO/Executive Director of the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO), Dr. Stella Kafka, about variable stars, women in science and astronomy fields, being a cultured global citizen, female friendships, and why it's important to encourage everyone to pursue their scientific passions.

    Wiggin' Out On Theater (Interview with Destinee Steele)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 63:56


    Caitlin and Lauren talk with Hair and Makeup Artist, Wig Technician, and Entrepreneur, Destinee Steele, about the magic of theater, educating hair and makeup artists to work with black hair, Hannah Montana's famous wig, starting a business during a pandemic, and more!

    Ballin' in the Boys Club (Interview with Gabby Krajniak)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 54:28


    Caitlin and Lauren talk with Philadelphia Flyers Account Executive, Gabby Krajniak, about what it takes to be a woman working in the male-dominated field of sports, her journey with persistence, passionate sports fans, Taylor Swift's 10 Minute Version of "All Too Well," and the truth about Flyers mascot, Gritty.

    Dressed for Success (Interview with LJ Behlmann)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 72:20


    Caitlin and Lauren chat with Broadway Dresser, LJ Behlmann, about working backstage on Broadway, fashion, balancing a career and motherhood, the power of female friendships, the Broadway shutdown, Celine Dion, and more!

    She's Got the Write Stuff (Interview with Jenna Voris)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 58:33


    Caitlin and Lauren talk to Author Jenna Voris about her debut novel, the publishing process, Dolly Parton, the cultural impact of the Twilight Series, Younger, their mutual love for Jeremy Jordan, and more!

    The Angel of Broadway (Interview with Ali Ewoldt)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 55:09


    Caitlin and Lauren talk with Broadway's Ali Ewoldt (The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Les Miserables, The King and I) about her time at Yale, her career path, her long journey with The Phantom of the Opera, the importance of representation, Disney, backstage secrets, and more!

    Good Morning Nostalgia (Interview with Shannon McLellan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 74:40


    Caitlin and Lauren talk to Good Morning America Social Media Producer, Shannon McLellan, about working for GMA, pop culture nostalgia, the Backstreet Boys, celebrity encounters, sentimental news stories, the truth behind "The Morning Show," and more!

    To Space and Beyond! (Interview with Laura Ahmetaj)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 66:25


    Caitlin and Lauren talk to Northrop Grumman Space Technology Strategy Analyst, Laura Ahmetaj, about female engineers, SpaceX, Rihanna, entrepreneurship, and more!

    Casting, Culture, and Community (Interview with Kate Lumpkin)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 70:10


    Caitlin and Lauren talk with Founder and Lead Casting Director of Kate Lumpkin Casting, Kate Lumpkin, about folklore, the power dynamic behind the casting table, being the lead of your own story, asking for help, diversity and inclusion, and her new role as Director of Community and Brand at sustainable children's clothing company, Borobabi.

    Season One Finale (Plus Bloopers!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 30:04


    Caitlin and Lauren recap the highlights of the season, the amazing women who were interviewed, and all the hilarity that ensued. Stay tuned for Season 2!

    Confessions of a Professional Drama Queen (Interview with Caitlin McNeilage)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 86:19


    On this special episode, the tables are turned and Lauren interviews her co-host, Caitlin, about the life of an aspiring actor, facing difficult setbacks, chasing big dreams, Olivia Rodrigo, and the truth behind "show business."

    Not in the Business of Misery (Interview with Lauren Montana)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 79:47


    On this special episode, the tables are turned and Caitlin interviews her co-host, Lauren, about growing up in Ohio, big life changes, making her way in NYC, sports, theater, and the importance of refusing to be in the "business of misery."

    Flying High Above the Odds (Interview with 1st Lieutenant Sammi Colombo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 73:13


    Caitlin and Lauren talk with Air Force Fighter Pilot, 1st Lieutenant Sammi Colombo, about women in the Air Force, her transition from gymnastics to the military, the impact of Captain Marvel, the all-important Air Force popcorn tradition, and what it really feels like to fly a fighter jet.

    Behind the Blonde (Interview with The Backstage Blonde, Teale Dvornik)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 85:16


    Caitlin and Lauren chat with Broadway Dresser (Wicked, Aladdin, The Prom), Influencer, and creator of The Backstage Blonde, Teale Dvornik about going after what you want, starting small businesses, traveling the world, and sorting Broadway characters into Harry Potter houses. Follow Teale at: @thebackstageblonde (Instagram, TikTok) or find her blog at: thebackstageblonde.co

    From NASA to Adobe...Full STEAM Ahead (Interview with Tanya Gupta)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 60:22


    Caitlin and Lauren talk with Artist, Engineer, and Entrepreneur, Tanya Gupta, about her time at NASA, creating a start-up business in college, the revolutionary nature of AR/VR, becoming a photoshop artist, and the undisputed icon that is Barbie.

    Taking the Leap to Laos (Interview with Bailey Anne Corbin)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 57:45


    Caitlin and Lauren talk to Bailey Anne Corbin about taking a huge leap when she moved to Laos to teach English, the difficulties of starting a new journey, Taylor Swift, Olympic dreams, travel stories, and more!

    A Well-Read Woman (Interview with Natisha Asbell)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 72:10


    Caitlin and Lauren talk with Authentic Books Co-Founder, Natisha Asbell, about being a female business owner, her love of books, paying it forward, meet cutes, balancing work and family, and starting a business during a pandemic. www.authenticbooks.com

    History Has Its Eyes On Her (Interview with Dr. Julie Mujic)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 63:58


    Caitlin and Lauren chat with Denison University Global Commerce Professor, Dr. Julie Mujic, about history, changing career paths, finding your passions, raising children, Hamilton, and more!

    The Doctor Is In! (Interview with Dr. Madison Rudolph)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 71:25


    Caitlin and Lauren chat with occupational therapist Madison Rudolph about women working in STEM, choosing a career that helps others, Harry Potter, childhood memories, traveling, and more!

    From Storytelling to Scrubs (Interview with Molly Donovan)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 82:44


    Caitlin and Lauren chat with Emergency Department Nurse, Molly Donovan, about her big career change from journalism to nursing, New York City, studying medicine during a global health crisis, and her love of storytelling.

    The Belle of Broadway and Beyond (Interview with Broadway's Original Belle, Susan Egan)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 76:11


    Caitlin and Lauren talk with Broadway's original Belle (Disney's Beauty and the Beast) about being Broadway's first Disney Princess, voicing Megara in the Disney animated film, Hercules, Disney Princess: The Concert, DCOMs, motherhood, and so much more! disneyprincessconcert.com

    We Got It From Our Mommas (Interview with Amy Ausley)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 71:21


    In this special Mother's Day episode, Caitlin and Lauren chat with Caitlin's mom, Amy Ausley, about her expansive career, the importance of female friendships, and what it's like to be a single mom.

    Breaking News & Barriers (Interview with Larissa Scott)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 55:05


    Caitlin and Lauren talk with TV News Reporter Larissa Scott about the pursuit of truth, representation in the TV News industry, and the life of a reporter!

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