Acting like a Mom

This week on Acting Like a Mom, we sit down with the inspiring Anastacia McPherson a dancer, actor, and proud mama whose artistry and authenticity shine on and off the screen. Anastacia’s journey began in San Francisco, where she performed in musical theatre, voiceovers, and national commercials as a young actor. She first captured national attention as a Top 5 finalist on The CW’s Pussycat Dolls...

I sit down with my good friend Darryl Wesley a writer, producer, director, and actor who’s basically a one-man creative studio (and somehow still manages to be humble about it).Born and raised on the east side of Detroit, Darryl started out as a basketball champ before trading in the court for Hollywood. After realizing he didn’t want to wait around for opportunity to knock, he decided to build hi...

In this episode, I open up about my first-ever brand trip the excitement, the nerves, the imposter syndrome, and the unexpected reset it gave me as a mom, wife, and creator. From rediscovering who I am outside of motherhood to reconnecting with my husband without the chaos of daily life, this trip reminded me that breaks aren’t luxuries they’re lifelines. Join me as I share personal stories, hones...

In this fun and candid episode of Acting Like a Mom, I had the absolute pleasure of collaborating with fellow mom and podcaster Emily Bolt, host of the amazing podcast Mommywood. Emily started her show three years ago when her daughter was just two months old (yes, really!) and has been sharing her journey of motherhood in the entertainment industry ever since. When I came across Mommywood, I knew...

This episode almost didn’t happen... TWICE. 😩 I lost the footage the first time we recorded and it  almost broke me . I was so mad, so frustrated, I had to take a break from doing the podcast altogether. But this story? It needed to be told. And I’m so glad we came back to do it again. In this powerful and raw conversation, I sit down with the inspiring  Trina Haire:   dancer, esthetician, entrep...

We're finally back! In this short solo episode, I’m catching you up on what turned my one-week break into an unexpected two-month hiatus (oops 😅) and how that time away helped me press reset, both personally and creatively. From life getting a little too cluttered (think: way too many tabs open in my brain) to a mini podcast rebrand that I’m super excited about. This is a quick check in back to t...

Lets get real about something nearly every mom wrestles with — body image after baby . One year postpartum with my second child, the pressure to “bounce back,” the five pounds that won’t budge, and the radical shift in mindset that changed everything. From the lens of motherhood and the entertainment industry, we explore what it really means to love your body in every season and how to recognize t...

This week on Acting Like a Mom , I sit down with the multi-talented Mesha Kussman : director, choreographer, and founder of Aqualillies , the world’s most glamorous water entertainment company that fuses synchronized swimming and dance. I’ve had the honor of being part of the Aqualillies team for over 12 years, and it was such a joy to dive deep with Mesha in this heartfelt and honest conversation...

In this quick solo episode  I am  having the post audition blues. Were you can’t shake the coulda woulda shoulda. It made me think of the comparison in both motherhood and the entertainment industry. Whether it's the scroll of "perfect moms" on social media or the sting of seeing another actor book the role you wanted, comparison can quietly rob us of the joy we've worked so hard...

In this episode of  Acting Like a Mom , I sit down with the radiant and magnetic  Danielle Ruiz  : model, actor, longtime host of the  World Poker Tour , and mom of two. Danielle brings her signature charm, carefree spirit, and wisdom to our conversation, and I can honestly say this interview was  so much fun . She reminded me (and maybe will remind you too!) that  motherhood doesn’t always have t...

The industry feels quiet. Auditions are slower, projects are paused, and a lot of us arewondering, “What now?” In this episode, I lean into the stillness. Not as failure, but as a vital part of the creative rhythm. Whether you're a working actor, a storyteller, or a behind-the-scenes creative balancing motherhood, this episode is your reminder that rest is not a setback and you are not alone....

She was my very first guest and now she’s back! Actress, mama, and now co-founder, Aylya Marzolf Mai joins me for a full-circle moment on Acting Like a Mom . Since that first episode, we’ve both had babies (just three days apart!) and embarked on a brand new journey: launching our own maternity and beyond talent division, Love Mamas . In this episode, we get real about what it’s been like transiti...

What do running shoes, mom life, and grit have in common? A whole lot more than you think. In this episode, I’m taking you mile by mile through my first ever half marathon...physically exhausting, emotionally eye opening, and surprisingly healing. From the early morning training runs squeezed in before breakfast duty, to the mental walls I hit (and climbed over) at mile 10, I’m sharing what runnin...

Babies, Braids & Breaking the Mold with Dot Saint Fleur In this inspiring episode of Acting Like a Mom , we sit down with the multi-talented Dot Saint Fleur ; an actress, entrepreneur, devoted mom, and wife. She is rewriting the script for what motherhood in the entertainment industry looks like. Dot gets real about: ✨ Creating her own pilot and carving space for herself in the industry 👵🏽...

In this I open up about my first full year as a mother of two. No filters, no scripts, just real talk. From navigating the trenches of postpartum depression to embracing perspective shifts (and a healthy dose of delulu thinking), I share the messy, magical, and transformative journey I’ve been on. Being a mom in this industry comes with its own set of challenges, and this past year tested every pa...

This highly requested episode is a special one! We have our first Dad guest and who else than my super handsome husband😍, actor Jordan Hubbard , for a honest conversation about what it’s really like to raise kids while navigating the unpredictable world of the entertainment industry. Together, we open up about the real struggles—from trying to memorize lines with a baby crying in the next room to...

Welcome back to  Acting Like a Mom ! It’s Season 2, and your host is officially out of the pregnancy fog and into toddler territory — and yes, still working in entertainment while figuring it all out. 🙃 In this first episode of the new season, I’m giving you a real, raw, and honest update on what life has looked like since Season 1 — which, if you remember, I recorded while pregnant (emotional ro...

Welcome to the season Finale of the Acting Like a Mom podcast. It’s a short and sweet one. It only felt right to end it because this is the only episode I have left with my baby bump, and next week is Christmas so the timing felt right. I am so grateful for all the guests that came on without knowing what to expect ya’ll are the real MVP’s. To everyone who watched, listened, shared the podcast, th...

Currently shooting from my hotel room cause mama is out of town working...yipiee. Unfortunately I left a piece of my breast pump at home, can we say Mastitis 😭😅. Amazon to the rescue! Will be delivering a same day hand pump....ohhh motherhood. Anywho I had a different episode planned for this week but I had such a crazy overwhelming, overstimulated week and I overcame it and wanted to share some...

This episode was kinda hard to post because I knew I was experiencing some sort of depression during this time of my pregnancy, even writing that out is hard. But That would defeat the whole purpose of this podcast, to build a community of moms by sharing these often untold stories. So here I am diving into my own struggles. Remember to Subscribe, comment and like. All interaction helps the podcas...

Sarah Scott- Actress/ Intimacy Coordinator  I was looking forward to having Sarah on the show and she did not disappoint! I actually reached out to her a while back when I was considering moving out of the city and making the commute for work. So glad I did because here I am moved out of the city and thriving… at least enjoying having space for the family. We talk about this and so much more.  You...

Work, work, work work work!!! It’s time to get that work in.  Let’s be honest that is one of the most nerve wracking part about being pregnant in this industry, wondering what opportunities there are when you are pregnant?  Don’t fear there is work but it just takes a while to get there, just gotta be patient. I briefly discuss my experience working while pregnant. IG: @Actinglikeamompod Watch the...

Ayla Marzolf, Actor, Model, Director, Writer @FreshFreckles We couldn’t have had a better first guest! Aylya is radiant and resilient beautiful human inside and out. This episode explorers motherhood after divorce and proves that you can still have success. During the recording of this episode, she was pregnant with her second child, but came with knowledge from her first experience in how to mane...

I felt like it would be rude to not introduce myself, so here we go!

Welcome to the Acting Like a Mom podcast where we all about how it is to navigate and balance motherhood in the entertainment industry.