Stages Podcast

Sakina Jaffrey is an acclaimed actress known for her work on hit TV shows like House of Cards , Timeless, and Snowpiercer. In this episode, she shares stories of her childhood, early family upheaval, and the characters she created to help her cope.  This "small but mighty" woman shares how she struggled to embrace her calling but ended up right where the universe intended her to be. Snowpiercer Ch...

Keala (J.) Settle is a Tony-nominated actress and singer, most recently known for her acclaimed performance as "Lettie Lutz" and the Oscar-nominated song "This Is Me" from THE GREATEST SHOWMAN. In this episode, Keala shares experiences in life as an empath, healing from the stroke she endured just two days before performing for the first time on the Academy Awards, and the ongoing battle between "...

Jason Graae   has an extensive television, film, & theater career. This "journeyman" actor reminisces about his career on stage and shares his thoughts about the 'Power of Now' and Al-anon. He obsesses over his forthcoming colonoscopy, and Stephanie and Marylee laugh so hard that they cry.  Per Jason's request, Venmo payments can be sent to @Jason_Graae Al-anon The Power of Now Jason's Youtube  We...

LaChanze is an acclaimed actress, singer and dancer, winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical in 2006 for her role as "Celie" in THE COLOR PURPLE. In this episode, LaChanze talks about shaping her career and personal life with intention. She speaks about being one of the founding members of Black Theatre United, her strange taste in movies, and her new found on-screen...

Meet Stephanie & Marylee and hear how their nearly 30-year friendship led to the creation of Stages Podcast. Join these two funny, passionate Women~Mother~Artists as they encourage each other to show up, say yes and learn from others' incredible & inspiring life stories Support the show: http://www.stagespodcast.net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.