Troubled Artists

Welcome back to the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today's episode, I'm interviewing actress Dani Ferreira. Dani Ferreira was born in Costa Rica and raised in Mexico. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Dani has been able to work on projects in both Mexico and the United States. In addition to her work as an actress, she has trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu for over 14 years. Dani Ferreira’s Instagram...

Welcome to the 36th episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today's episode, I'm interviewing photographer and freelancer, Leah Wellman. Leah Wellman is a fashion and editorial photographer, as well as a narrative cinematographer whose work blends vintage-inspired styling, hands-on art direction, and experimentation with analog and alternative photographic techniques. Her visual storytelling r...

Welcome to the 35th episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today's episode, I'm interviewing actress, writer, director, producer, and Lakefront Pictures Co-Founder Jennifer Goodman. Jennifer Goodman is an award winning female creator who has written, produced and co-directed both new media projects and short films. She has been in musical theatre, stage plays and film since she was a child. I...

Welcome to the 34th episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today's episode, I'm interviewing actress and freelancer Connar Brown Sprenger. Connar Brown Sprenger is an actor, voice-over artist, editor, and producer. Connar approaches every project with a blend of playfulness and professionalism. She commits fully to the work, embraces creativity in all its forms, and isn’t afraid to get a litt...

Welcome to the 33rd episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today's episode, I'm interviewing actor and writer, Ryan Satterfeal. Ryan Satterfeal is a multi-award-winning actor. Before his ventures on camera, he was a self-taught musician, playing guitar in rock bands and releasing music. His curious and determined nature eventually led him to the stage and screen, where he booked his first rol...

Welcome to the 32nd episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today's episode, I'm interviewing videographer Craig Dehut. Craig Dehut is a seasoned video producer who co-founded Appian Media in 2015 with Stuart Peck to create engaging, accurate, and free biblical content for young people. Appian Media stands out for its unique blend of professional production, biblical accuracy, and acce...

Welcome to the 31st episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m interviewing actress Paige Bourne. Paige Bourne is a SAG-AFTRA actor, writer, and improviser. Originally a trained theatre actor, Paige has worked with Marin Shakespeare Company, Children’s Theatre of Madison, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Forward Theatre, and The Constructivists. She is a graduate of the Conservator...

Welcome to the 30th episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m interviewing actress, Mia Katz. Mia Katz is an actress, voice actor, and seamstress from the suburbs of Chicago. In May of 2021, I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performance from Bradley University in Peoria, IL.  Mia Katz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebluecarebear/?hl=en Mia Katz’s IMDb: ht...

Welcome to the 29th episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today's episode, I'm interviewing filmmaker Sarah Glees. Sarah Glees is a writer, director, producer from the Chicagoland area who recently graduated from Elmhurst University. Her latest short film, "Edelweiss" is currently collecting funds through Seed&Spark. Please donate if you can and/or share her film. We’ll be discussing her upb...

Welcome to the 28th episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today's episode, I'm interviewing actress, writer, producer, and Founder of In Development, Aixa Tovar. Aixa Tovar is a writer, actor, and producer. Her work is rooted in culture, creativity, and a deep desire to bring underrepresented voices to the forefront. She has recently started a blog titled “In Development” that explores the c...

Welcome to the 27th episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today's episode, I'm interviewing actress Amelia Mahrie. Amelia Mahrie was born in Racine, Wisconsin but grew up around the world. Spending the majority of her teenage years living abroad in both Malaysia and Germany, it was in Asia where Amelia stepped onto stage for the first time in her middle school's production of &qu...

Welcome to the 26th episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Academy Hairstylist Bonnie Clevering. Bonnie Clevering, in a nearly 5-decade career as a Motion Picture Hair Stylist, has worked with hundreds of actors including Hilary Swank, Bette Davis, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Al Pacino, Keanu Reeves, and Kristen Stewart. Her impressive resume includes iconic fi...

Welcome to the 25th episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m interviewing filmmaker, actor, and fellow artist Cameron Smith. Over the years, Cameron has used comedy, music, and film as ways to process life and connect with people in a real, unpolished way. His latest project, The Loneliest Boy on Earth, came out of that impulse — it’s part experiment, part personal confessi...

Welcome to the 24th episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m interviewing cinematographer Amy Limpinyakul. Amy Limpinyakul is a Chicago-raised cinematographer and has worked on acclaimed projects including The Bear (FX), the upcoming A24 film Enemies, and award-winning pilot Hank and Willow. Amy was recently accepted into both the AFI Cinematography Intensive for Women and...

Welcome to the 23rd episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m interviewing fellow artist and former classmate, Beatrice Nyx. Beatrice Nyx has experimented with many artforms from theatre, music, podcasting, and filmmaking. Her passion is deeply rooted in the arts from a young age and is continuing to follow and develop that passion. We’ll be discussing her upbringings as an...

Welcome to the 22nd episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m interviewing author and musician, Ray Hartjen. In a professional career that has spanned parts of five decades, Ray has pivoted on many occasions, from investment banking to pharmaceuticals, from consumer electronics to SaaS software. One constant throughout his career path, however, has been storytelling. In the...

Welcome to the 21st episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m interviewing author, Natasha Tynes. Natasha Tynes is a Jordanian-American author and communications professional based in Washington, DC. She runs her own digital media agency, Suburban Media Group, where she advises clients on best practices in digital media branding. She has over twenty years of experience worki...

Welcome to the 20th episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m interviewing author and Hollywood storyteller, Kay A. Oliver Kay A. Oliver is an award-winning author, celebrated storyteller, and respected figure in both literature and entertainment. Known for her page-turning novels filled with unexpected twists, Kay captivates readers with her signature easy-to-read style tha...

Welcome to the 19th episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today's episode, I'm interviewing author Bria Rose. Bria Rose is an indie author with a passion for writing dark romance fairytale retellings. Disney has been a part of her life since she was young, and she even had the opportunity to work at Disneyland for several years. When the COVID pandemic brought her Disney journey to an end, s...

Welcome to the 18th episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m interviewing author Shanti Hershenson. Shanti Hershenson’s first two novellas were published when she was in the sixth grade, although her writing journey started long before then. Ever since she could hold a pencil, marker, or crayon, she was creating stories. They started from pictures, mere scribbles, and event...

Welcome to the 17th episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m interviewing cinematographer and writer, Tara Sanders Brooks. She is a graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, where she earned her MFA in Film Production. Her work on the documentary “Spokespeople” won the 2021 First Look Award at USC for Outstanding Cinematography, as well as Best Short Doc at the Rhode Is...

Welcome to the 16th episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today's episode, I'm interviewing author and grief counselor Sheila K. Collins. As an award-winning author and grief advocate, Sheila K. Collins discovered the transformative power of art in healing after enduring the loss of two adult children. On tour for Warrior Mother: Fierce Love, Unbearable Loss and the Rituals that Heal, she re...

Welcome to the 15th episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m interviewing director, show-runner, producer, and documentarian, Neil Laird. Neil Laird is an LGBTQIA+, multiple Emmy-nominated director of historical films for Discovery, BBC, PBS, History Channel, National Geographic, and many other networks. He has produced over 100 programs around the globe that feature crumbl...

Welcome to the 14th episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today’s episode I’m interviewing dancer, choreographer, and educator, Alexandra Beller. Alexandra Beller is a celebrated choreographer, director, and educator with over 25 years of experience in dance, theatre, and the creative process. A former member of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company and director of Alexandra Beller/Danc...

Welcome to the 13th episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m interviewing singer/songwriter, musician, and former classmate, Samuel Contreras AKA FusionWolf. Samuel is a local musician from the Chicagoland area. His latest album “Limbo” is currently out on all music streaming platforms. We’ll be discussing Samuel’s upbringings as a musician, balancing art with life, and sha...