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“Comparison-itis." When you get that feeling of not enoughness - and you start comparing & finding fault with what you're doing - in any aspect of your life. Especially when it comes to social media. You compare your everyday life to their highlight reel. Just stop already! Tune into The Mulberry Lane Show & hear from 4 guests how they handle the self-comparison game.

Your life is sometimes crazy. Full of chaos. Interruptions. And hard. We get it. And you're in it trying to be there for everyone who needs you and guess what? Your "thing," your dream, your goal, gets pushed back or buried for a while. To the point where you might even say, “Am I even supposed to be trying to do this?” Pull a seat up to the table, my friend, and listen to these creatives talk about this struggle. You're not alone. Get some inspiration to see YOU and YOUR DREAM a little clearer. It matters!

Do you have that timeline for your life? Crazy how sometimes life doesn't listen to our timelines, right? If you're out of kilter with your timeline, maybe this episode will help you see YOUR potential in a whole new way. We handpicked these guests to inspire you, motivate you, and get you back in touch with what brings you joy. And darn it, you deserve that in your life!

If there's something on your heart you feel like you need to do, honor that this week. TAKE. ONE. STEP. Believe us when we say, there is magic in action! A weekend reminder from your radio sisters, who figured out how to do what we do one step at a time - while changing diapers, going to dance & hockey, getting dinner on the table, & bringing you this show to inspire YOUR very important dreams. Hang out with us for an hour and get a clearer vision for YOUR dream.

So you've got responsibilities. Real. Life. Responsibilities. But you also have that dream, right? That one thing on your heart that won't let go. You used to have the time for it. But life got messy. Complicated. Is it still possible? Does it even make sense? We're here to tell you yes. SO. MUCH. YES. This is why we do this show - to give you a peek into the lives of those who are following their dreams - so you can visualize the path for you. It's not always easy, but it is possible.

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Midwest is best! Agree? No? Well, while any place you come from has its benefits, we can tell you - these girls love calling the good ‘ole heartland home. On this episode, one of the guests spills the beans on what makes the Midwest so special, and what you have to offer the world if you were born & raised heartland proud. Such good stuff coming your way from these 2 special artists:

Time to fill up that bucket, see the glass half full, & make a little “you” time to get re-inspired. Let us help with this hand-crafted show we've put together with love for you this weekend.

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Interviews with: Danny Wilde of The Rembrandts (think

Catch this episode! Find out why self criticism is so blindingly hurtful & what you can do about it.

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Interviews with these guests: Rock & Roll icons Cherie Currie originally of The Runaways & Brie Darling originally of Fanny - these two have a new duo project ✨ Filmmaker John Wesley Chisolm with The Woodstock Bus ✨ Pop Culture Guru Maude Garrett talks latest movies on Tubi & Hollywood blockbusters ✨ Aussie indie pop singer songwriter Ziggy Alberts

Interviews with: Grammy winning & over 100 million albums sold - Earth, Wind & Fire's Ralph Johnson ✨ Film Makers Jay & Sofia Lyons with Netflix & Amazon Prime Video's The Long Goodbye-The Kara Tippetts Story ✨ James Beard Award Winning Chef Robert Del Grande

Interviews this week with: Melissa Etheridge; Sister Hazel's Ryan Newell Part 2; Music Exec Tina Davis of BET's The Next Big Thing

Interviews this episode with: Raine Maida | Our Lady Peace; Ryan Newell | Sister Hazel; Actor Jack Bannon

Interiews with... Country music legend Charlie Daniels of The Charlie Daniels Band... Marissa Meyer, YA Author... Journalist & host Kelly Rizzo with Eat Travel Rock

Don't compare your everyday life to other people's highlight reels that you see on social media. Yep, whatever you do, don't play that comparison game. You only win by playing the best you!

Interviews with: Dana Williams of country super group Diamond Rio✨ Jesse Colin Young (of The Youngbloods - classic song “Get Together”)✨ YouTube music artist Tessa Violet

Just as a firework lights up a corner of the sky, light up your corner by being your sparkling authentic self. Not the person to your right or left. Not the person in the movie or on YouTube. Not the stars. Nope. They'll never have your unique shine. No one else can do you better than you. So light up your corner with the best of you.

Meet 3 guests this episode offering advice to cheer you on to the next level: Grammy winning songwriter, selling over 500 million records worldwide, Desmond Child ✨ Jackie Christie of VH-1's Basketball Wives ✨ Regional singer songwriter who's also with The Confidentials - Steve Spurgeon

Guests: Frontman to platinum selling Third Eye Blind, Stephan Jenkins ✨ Matt Fuqua of Dove Award winning group The Afters ✨ Actor Cameron Cuffe of SYFY hit series, Krypton ✨ Young Adult bestselling Angie Sage, Author with her new book, “Maximillian Fly.”

Guests: Music producer, songwriter & 16 time Grammy winner David Foster ✨ Film producer Lian Lunson with Waiting For The Miracle To Come ✨ Michael Roizen, MD & Dr. Michael Crupain with the book, What to Eat When

Interviews: Don Felder (Part 2); Chef Lawrence Page; Matt Geiler (Part 2); Leonard Page by The Mulberry Lane Show

Interviews with: Former guitarist of The Eagles, Don Felder (Part 1) -with his new album “American Rock N Roll” ✨Famed cartoon voice actress Tara Strong ✨ Comedian, artist, & musician Matt Geiler (Part 1)- his band Frederick Julius ✨ Best-selling author Ann Patchett & award-winning illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser with the kid's book, Lambslide!

Guests: Original & founding member Robert Lamm of Chicago (part 2) ✨ Famed journalist Ashleigh Banfield ✨ Billboard #1 charting pianist Matthew Mayer ✨ Broadway artist & Director Max Quinlan (part 2)

Guest this episode: Original member Robert Lamm of Chicago ✨ One Tree Hill alum & country music's Jana Kramer ✨ Modern traditional country duo The Young Fables ✨ Broadway Artist & Director Max Quinlan

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Missed it on the radio? Your seat is saved right next to us on the sister couch! Come just as you are - the coffee's hot and the inspiration's real. We'll be waitin' for ya!

Interviews: Postmodern Jukebox's Dani Armstrong; Dav Pilky; Chris & Krystal | Bachelor in Paradise by The Mulberry Lane Show

Many people will tell you not to give up your day job. Your radio & creative sisters are here to encourage you not to give up your day-dream! Every week we bring you content to help you keep striving for that amazing dream, or just encourage you to keep that piece of you a part of your life. ✨ On this episode of The Mulberry Lane Show meet 3 guests living their passion, and passing on some wisdom nuggets to keep in your back pocket as fuel for your journey.

He's an actor, singer, improv comedian, & dancer. 5x Emmy award winner & Grammy nominated. If you missed it on the radio, here's an in-depth interview with Wayne Brady. He talks his road to improv, tips on if you have depression, his most favorite part of what he does, his least favorite part, and what kind of music he loves the most. He also gives a shout out to a friend and colleague who lives in Omaha.

Exclusive interviews with: American Idol Season 5 Winner Taylor Hicks ✨ Platinum selling pop-opera sensation Il Divo's David Miller ✨ Google text expert Justin Burr with Gmail tips

Don't be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your ♡ . Yeah baby! Dreams over fears Every. Single. Time. Meet 4 artists on this Episode of The Mulberry Lane Show who are following their dreams (without fear) and get some insight for your own journey. Jojo Siwa chats haters and dreaming big-how it's done. Dan Whitney, aka Larry the Cable Guy talks in this part 2 interview about staying grounded and surrounding yourself with good friends. Lawrence Gowan of Styx shares in this part 2 interview how things tend to always work out in the end-even if your bruised and bleeding-literally! Dayna Isom Johnson (Etsy Trend expert & star of NBC's Making it) inspires with a reminder to reintroduce yourself to your childhood creative self. That's where you're most authentic! (And some tips for “greening up” your shopping) Our goal is to inspire you to live your best life Think of this episode as an energy pill for your biggest dreams. From sparkly bows to bleeding wounds-it's a journey!

Have you taken a back seat in your own story? You do something no one else can. You live YOUR life. It's time to claim that center stage again and take tangible steps to get back on path. These guests will help you do just that!

There's a St. Paddy's Day theme to this episode of The Mulberry Lane Show (brought to you by Maloney's Irish Pub).

Grammy nominated singer/songwriter KT Tunstall tells you about the latest in her journey. You know her best from her self penned smash, “Black Horse and a Cherry Tree.” Next, Grammy winning & Grand Ole Opry member Rudy Gatlin of The Gatlin Brothers talks how they've stayed together over the years and gives advice to young musicians. Finally it's Jinger Duggar of the famed Duggar family & her husband Jeremy Vuolo, from the hit TLC series Counting On. They tell you what's to come on the series and talk about their latest addition!

Here's your dose of creativity for the week... the latest episode of The Mulberry Lane Show. Missed it last on the radio last weekend?

On this episode, hear from country music legend, Janie Fricke as she shares her climb to 18 #1 hits, and dominating the charts in the '80s. Heart what it was like then, and her advice on being a woman in country music now. Then check out her song catalog - now available for digital download. Next, hang out with perhaps one of the busiest creatives you'll ever meet. Damien Sneed is a composer, producer, arranger, writer, conductor, performer, musician who's simultaneously touring his show “We Shall Overcome: a Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.” You'll hear amazing creative wisdom from his mentors, Wynton Marsalis, Jessye Norman, Aretha Franklin, and The Clarke Sisters. And you'll get a peek into the life of this prolific talent and hear what drives him forward. His inspiring story (and show) will have you standing in ovation.

Wanna infuse your week with creativity? New episode of The Mulberry Lane Show is here. First up, country music hitmaker Phil Vassar! As a 2-time ASCAP Songwriter of the Year, he's had 10 No. 1 singles (including Just Another Day in Paradise) & 27 Top 40 hits. He's also written songs for other artists including Tim McGraw's "My Next 30 Years." His new single “Not So Silent Night” is a super fun holiday song with Lonestar & 100 percent of the proceeds benefit The Salvation Army. How cool is that? Next, are you an aspiring writer? Meet NY Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer. She'll give you stellar advice. Her latest book is Archenemies, the second in the Renegades Trilogy. Marissa has developed quite a following in the superhero world.

Latest episode of The Mulberry Lane Show! In depth interview with hit songwriter Desmond Child!

#1 international and New York Times bestselling author of more than 50 suspense novels, celebrates 40+ years as the Queen of Suspense! More than one hundred million copies of her books are in print in the US. Mary Higgins Clark joins the show and tells you about how to build suspense in your writing and talks about how to keep your creativity alive during the different seasons of your life. She should now - she's been writing best-selling novels through motherhood, becoming a grandmother, and now a great grandmother. Her latest novel is "You Don't Own Me." It was an honor having Mary on the show. One classy lady. Next, it's Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees. Jeff tells you about heating up your holidays with the guys in the band on their Christmas tour. Their latest release "Let it Snow" is also available. Jeff shares with you how touring these days is just a little bit different now with kids and families. Finally, need a soundtrack for your dinner party? How about one that enhances conversation and doesn't distract? Meet Emmy award winning composer Silas Hite. His latest release, Vol.1 Sounds For A Dinner Party, was composed with the intention of making your dinner party a memorable one. Silas also tells you what a day in the life of a composer looks like and how he uses his creativity.

On this episode of The Mulberry Lane Show, meet Larry Stewart of '80s and '90s super group, Restless Heart. They're celebrating the music, the hits, and all 5 original guys still together for their 35th Anniversary tour this year. Larry shares the stories behind the hits and gives some advice on how to keep any relationship going for 35 years! Next, it's social media heavyweight Chad Tepper & crazy dude all around Zach Holmes - here to tell you how to take big chances in your life and risk it all!! These guys are the stars of MTV's Too Stupid to Die. Hear about how they come up with outrageous stunts and hilarious (and usually dangerous) pranks for their own amusement. FInally, meet Graham Bunn, nationally known radio host - and now the host of USA Network's Real Country. Graham talks about what makes this show different from The Voice and Idol and gives an inside look at the series, featuring three of the biggest icons of country music: Shania Twain, Jake Owen and Travis Tritt. In each episode, Twain, Owen and Tritt hand-select emerging solo artists who then go on to compete in the show.

First, get to know music mogul David Foster. The list of hits he's either written and/or produced goes on and on. Foster has won 16 Grammy Awards, including three for Producer of the Year, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe, and racked up three Oscar nominations for “Best Original Song.” In this interview, David opens up about his creative process, what drives him, what he's like in the studio while producing, and the real source of his creative soul. Next, it's People Magazine Senior Editor Alicia Dennis. She talks the new Investigation Discovery limited series "People Magazine Investigates: Crimes of Fashion." This series explores high-end fashion icons and the tales of obsession and betrayal that led to murder. From Versace to Gucci, the world of fashion has seen more than its share of shocking, violent crimes. Finally, meet author Kendall Rose. Her book, "The Stepmom's Club: How to be A Stepmom without Losing Your Money, Your Mind and Your Marriage" gives advice from four stepmoms - advice they desperately wished they'd been given & advice they couldn't find in volume after volume of “helpful” clinical wisdom by therapists.

On The Mulberry Lane Show this weekend, first, catch up with Keith Harkin. Formerly a member of Celtic Thunder, and now on a solo journey, Keith is just embarking on a tour. He talks travel, songwriting with famed Eagles' songwriter Jack Tempchin, & upcoming projects. Check out www.KeithHarkin.com for tour dates. Then, it's Johnny Cash's grandson, Thomas Gabriel. Wow, the DNA traveled straight to the vocal cords, as Thomas sounds just like his grandfather. His latest album is titled "Long Way Home" - appropriately titled as Thomas has been in and out of jail and rehab. Now was the time for this album & his life to come together. He has a captivating story and you can feel it in his voice (www.thomasgabriel.com). Finally, meet author Sahara Rose Ketabi. Her latest book "Eat Feel Fresh: A Modern Ayurvedic Cookbook" is a much-needed plant-based solution to eating healthy - and Sahara makes it super easy to do! Deepak Chopra, MD writes the foreward, and you should find out what Ayurvedic Mind-Body Type you are by taking the quiz at www.iamsahararose.com

Interviews: Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Al Pitrelli; New Age pianist/composer Matthew Mayer by The Mulberry Lane Show

Aspiring author or writer? Get great tips today and hear about new reads from NYT Bestselling author Dav Pilkey (Captain Underpants & Dog Man). Also hear from "Queen of the Beach reads" author Mary Kay Andrews. Next, get an inside look at directing from David Cunningham. He talks the new faith based film about adoption "Running for Grace." David gives pro-tips about following your dream, your heart, and you passion.

As the director of the movie Beautifully Broken in theaters now, award winning director Eric Welch stops by today to share his thoughts on the creative process. Are you a procrastinator? He'll definitely make you feel better about that. Also, he give some pro tips on getting out of a creative rut and shares his heart on how his spirituality impacts his creativity. You know Eric's work from videos for Carrie Underwood, Kid Rock, TobyMac and many others-and now you'll get to know the guy behind the creative vision of the movie “Beautifully Broken.” Next, it's Angela, Jojo and Vanessa Simmons. You met the kids of legendary hip hop star Joseph Simmons AKA Reverend Run of Run DMC on the hit series “Run's House” -which debuted in 2005. Now Angela, Vanessa, and Jojo Simmons are grown up & part of WEtv series "Growing Up Hip Hop," now in it's 4th season. On this segment you'll hear how each of them are building brand empires, their favorite advice from their dad (which we totally dig), and how their mission is to put positivity in the world. Finally, meet comedian, actress, and writer Carly Craig. Carly's new series “Sideswiped” on youTube premium is a hysterical look at the dating scene. Carly wrote the series and stars in it - along with Rosanna Arquette (who plays her mom. In the series she joins a dating app and goes on over 200 dates-each of the guys who liked her. You can catch the premiere episode for free - and if you want a laugh - definitely tune in (Rachel's fav is the $40.00 coffee story).

Interviews this episode with winner of season 8 of American Idol, Kris Allen. Actor Benjamin Onyango of the movie Beautifully Broken, & Nancy King, owner of That Pottery Place.

Bringing you 3 guests this week to jumpstart your creativity and positive vibes! Interviews this episode... Get pumped up to live your best life with Jillian Michaels. She gives you tangible tips on not only getting healthy, but on how to make your health, success, life goals, & happiness all work together. Next, it's Paul McDonald, finalist from Season 10 of American Idol. He talks his new release "Modern Hearts" & the winding road that took him from Idol finalist to now - knowing exactly who he is as an artist and songwriter. Finally, meet Lisa Fishman. She embraces all of her musical influences and gets to the heart of her creativity. Singer songwriter, off-broadway performer, and klezmer music aficionado - she doubles down on where the music takes her & we love her for that!