somindboggling journeys

Merideth Hite Estevez is a professional oboist, life coach, podcast host, and guide on "The Artist’s Way." She leads both group and individual coaching sessions helping lead people back to their creative spirits. She created "Artists for Joy" as a space for creatives to reconnect with the joy that made them want to be an artist in the first place. As you heard in Season 4: Episode 3 (S4:E3) , I ha...

Today is Monday, October 17th also known as tax extension day, and if you're like me, finances are a source of anxiety. In my first solo episode of Season 4, I open up about the stress of it all. After all, the goal of this podcast is to dismantle the idea that you need to be perfect and have everything else in your life be perfect before you can create. I'm sharing the ups and downs of my own #so...

We are kicking off Season 4 of Somindboggling Journeys by starting a new exploration with all of you. I am embarking on a 12-week program called "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron with today's guest - actor Stephanie Williams. The course is all about giving yourself permission to nurture your creative spirit through morning pages, artist dates, and dedicated time for self-growth and self-discover...

This episode features child actors Lyric Angel and Cameron Keitt and their dedicated and supportive moms, Angel Dixon (Lyric Angel's mom) and Daria (Cameron's mom). The child actors give a glimpse into what it's like for them to work on set, while the moms get candid about what it's been like to raise, support and nurture child actors. The moms touch on how the children started acting and working...

Kia Barbee is a storyteller, creative producer, founder of “ScriptRead,” writer of TV pilot “French Mgmt,” author of the play “Roommates” which was just showcased in New York City, and a preschool teacher. Kia talks to us about being a writer, what her process is, why she created “ScriptRead,” and what she currently has in the works. A prolific writer in basically all of the genres — we're talking...

Justin Phillips and Laura Cornachio are two comedic actors who I met on the set of a Nathan's Hot Dog Commercial. They're both working actors, and we decided to sit down and have a roundtable talk all about acting. We talk about what it was like to film the commercial together, how we learned Andy Cohen was the name attachment, how a bee almost derailed the shoot, and what has come of our big book...

Sam Valentine is the creator and founder of the One Broke Actress podcast and my co-producer here on Somindboggling Journeys . Having just wrapped her 9th season of One Broke Actress , launched a new podcast production company called Fast Forward Productions , and had a recurring role on Bosch: Legacy , Sam is a busy working actor/CEO/dog mom. She takes us through the inspiration behind One Broke...

Anastasia and I met on the set of NORK (2022), a new project about two friends chasing the American Dream with the goal of helping their community in Newark, New Jersey. This project is Anastasia's first lead role, and she was an absolute pro. A current student at NYU, Anastasia joined Somindboggling Journeys all the way from Madrid. She takes us through her love for Cheetah Girls 2 and Bridgerton...

Marchelle Thurman is an actor, writer, producer, and director. A graduate from the NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Marchelle walks us through her journey as a multi-hyphenate. From balancing a full time corporate job while being a creative to being inspired by Issa Rae and Lena Dunham, Marchelle gets real about how the hustle never stops. Even as she juggles multiple projects, Marchelle is the type...

Kenya (Robinson) is a multidisciplinary artist born, raised and currently based in Gainesville, Florida and a self-proclaimed mischief-maker. She is a performance artist, voiceover artist, writer, sculptor, painter and more who studied at the Los Angeles Technical College before going on to study at Yale University and Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. She's had her art featured at a var...

Welcome to our first Interlude podcast episode. I wanted to take some time in between guests to reflect on all we have shared so far this season. From Cameron's time management and Gerard's work ethic, to Morgan taking control of her career and opportunities…we see that no journeys are one in the same. I also comment on the pursuit of this podcast and my own dreams, even though the world around us...

Morgan Page is a singer/songwriter, actor and producer who just released her first single: Broken Open . We met in an acting class and her fearlessness was apparent from the very first time that I met her. She just took a major step in moving over to the West Coast, where she has begun producing her own music while continuing to build her acting career. Despite being a creative professional for ye...

Gerard Brown is best known for his work on Juice (1992), which launched the careers of Omar Epps, Jermaine Hopkins, Khalil Kain, and Tupac Shakur. He also wrote episodes on shows such as Spawn (1998) and Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995). In this episode, Gerard shares his experience writing Juice and the "feast or famine" nature of the film industry. He also talks about the d...

Welcome back to Somindboggling Journeys! In this episode, we are joined by the busiest 9-year-old I know: Cameron Keitt. We met on the set of a hot dog commercial in 2020 when the industry slowly began to pick up production on projects after the height of devastation from COVID-19. Cameron immediately blew me away with his talent, professionalism and charm. Listen in as he talks about his favorite...

Bettina here, the host of Somindboggling Journeys! I am so excited for the third season of my podcast. Before I bring on new guests, I want to reintroduce myself, let you all know where I am in my own journey, and what I plan to bring you this season.

Somingboggling Journeys is B-A-C-K for Season 3! Get ready for exciting, interesting, and always somindboggling journeys in your podcast feed every Monday with me, Bettina Goolsby. Make sure you subscribe and follow us right here !

Isaiah Michael Joyner (@ isaiahmichaelj ) is the founder and owner of top concierge firm, Reserv Concierge. For the past 8+ years, Isaiah has been curating memorable experiences and providing high-level gifting for corporate clients. He has combined his expansive industry insight, fruitful relationships and warm humor and personality to share his nuggets of knowledge with the next crop of entrepre...

This is part 1 of my convo with actor/producer Wunmi Fowora. Wunmi plays the role of 'Ade' in Somindboggling's upcoming short film "Hair Braid Miss." She plays an African hair braider working on Harlem's historic 125th St. in this episode we talk about what playing the role meant to Wunmi, in addition to what other roles she comes across for African women. Then we talk about the all important topi...

We talk with Rotimi about how it felt booking and working on his first studio film, "The First Purge" and what this means for his career going forward. Creator & Host: Bettina Goolsby (@ bettinagoolsby ) Producers: Bettina Goolsby, Edrick Browne (@ edrickbrowne ) Sound: Bettina Goolsby, Kinnard Chapman (@ dj_administer ) Intro & outro music: DJ Dilemma (@ officialdilemma ) Photographer: Re...

We talk with Sundi about her journey from college to internship to becoming a professional screenwriter. Creator & Host: Bettina Goolsby Producers: Bettina Goolsby, Edrick Browne Sound: Bettina Goolsby, Edrick Browne Intro & outro music: DJ Dilemma

We talk with Rae about her sophomore album "The Ra[e]volution" and what the journey has been like so far traveling and seeing the world through music. Creator & Host: Bettina Goolsby Producers: Bettina Goolsby, Edrick Browne Sound: Bettina Goolsby, Edrick Browne Original music: Rae Walker Intro & outro music: DJ Dilemma

We talk with Kerith about her short film "A Social Life" and finding the balance between creating art and making a living. Creator & Host: Bettina Goolsby Producers: Bettina Goolsby, Edrick Browne Sound: Bettina Goolsby, Edrick Browne Music: DJ Dilemma

We talk with Huriyyah about her hit web series "Keloid," the 3 things you need to make it in the film industry, and the organization she founded - The Black TV and Film Collective. Creator & Host: Bettina Goolsby Producers: Bettina Goolsby, Edrick Browne Sound: Bettina Goolsby Music: DJ Dilemma

This is a clip of my interview with filmmaker Ekwa Msangi. Ekwa's latest project is a short film titled "Farewell Meu Amor." Read more about Ekwa at www.ekwapics.com .

Director Ekwa Msangi & actress Andrea Coleman talk with Somindboggling Journeys about their new web series "All My Friends Are Married." Check it out online beginning Wed 4/27 at www.allmyfriendsaremarried.tv . Creator & Host: Bettina Goolsby Producers: Bettina Goolsby, Edrick Browne Sound: Edrick Browne Music: DJ Dilemma