Barbie Kong

Today I sit down with Valerie Lonigro. Valerie is a personal trainer, actor, and most importantly mama! Valerie has been seen on All My Children, Math Warriors and soon The Blacklist. We talk about acting classes, soul cycle, producing your own work, manifestation, Moulin Rouge, Venus and Fur and much much more! Check it out! Thanks Val!

Today I sit down with the wonderful Amy Klewitz. Amy is an actor, model, ballroom dancer, and business owner. Amy Klewitz Beauty is Amy's business that specializes in professional hair and make-up for weddings, head shots, events and much more. If you would like more information visit her website at: amyklewitzbeauty.com In this convo we talk about acting, California, Classical Greek Tragedies and...

Happy BLACK FRIDAY! Here is a bonus episode for you to listen to while you shop today! Today I sit down with award winning filmmaker Tawny Traversa. Tawny's first film “The Cat's Cradle”, has been in over 30 festivals and won 6 awards. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Bachelor of the Arts degree in Theatre/Performance from Fordham University at Lincoln Centre and received her Master of the F...

Ep. 34 Cherie Pie by Barbie Kong

Today I sit down with the marvelous Brittany Brady Parrillo. Brittany is a field producer at CNN and has a journalism degree from the University of Richmond in Virginia. Today we talk about news, the election, strong women, holding your pee during really long car rides, "A Star is Born" and of course Bradley Cooper! Thanks Brit, your one of the best ones!

Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with the beautiful Julie Cavaliere. Julie is a producer and an actress and has been in "Person of Interest", "Cop Show", and "Bone White". Julie shares stories of her of her mom Louise Thelma, which the episode is named after. We also talk about work place etiquette, sensory work, grief and much much more.. Thanks Julie, you are the best. This episode is al...

Happy Halloween! Today I sit down with the super fantastic Alison Stumpf. Alison is a make-up artist and a wonderful educator. I have had the pleasure of working along side her and I learn from her everyday. We talk comic books, wrestling, Evolution, crystals, ghosts, angels and much much more. Thanks Miss Alison.

Today I sit down for some major LOL's with the one and only Megan Lohne. We talk our favorite Halloween movies, Steel Magnolias, A Star is born, the new Theresa Rebeck play Bernhardt/Hamlet, Whole 30, Megan's new play about Edna St. Vincent Millay, and of course Bradley Cooper. Thanks so much Megan and as promised here are the show notes: https://events.adelphi.edu/au_event/words-like-fresh-skin/...

Today I sit down with the amazing Marcia Haufrecht. Marcia is a member of the Actor's Studio and has appeared in any films such as "Dog day Afternoon" and "Win Win". She has also appeared in the television show "The Sopranos" and her stage credits include "Richard the III" opposite Al Pacino. She has also appeared at Lincoln Center, LaMama and The Public theaters. Marcia is now an accomplished pai...

Today I sit down with the incredible Bekah Brunstetter. Bekah is currently an executive producer and writer on "This is Us', her play "The Cake" is also touring the country an will be up in New York in February. Bekah has written a cannon of amazing plays which, if you live in New York you can find at the Drama Book Shop, some of her plays include "Space", "Sick", "Fat Kids on Fire" and "Oorah". B...

Today we talk about other PODCASTS, with the fantastic Kate Bateman! We talk about "Conversations with Allanis", "Unqualified" "Robcast" and much, much more. We also get into some pretty great convos about the meanings of this think called life. Thanks Kate!

Today I talk with the fantastic Estelle Bajou. Estelle is an actress, songwriter and musician and was in the touring cast of "Once". Estelle is a Drama desk nominee for composing and NY Innovative Theater Award winning actress. She has appeared in "The Post", "Boardwalk Empire" and Prohibition. Today we talk about the Netflix show called "7 seconds" starring the Emmy winner Regina King. We also ta...

Today I sit down with the magnifiecnt Betsy Sanders. Betsy is a mama of four and hails from Florida. Over the last few years she has been in many independent films including "Between Waves", "Eternal Damn Nation" and "The Fields. We talk about yoga, Ellen Mirren, Shakespeare and much much more. Thank you Betsy for you candor and your openness. Sponsored by: www.itworks.com

Ep. 24 Mighty Caroline by Barbie Kong

Today I sit down with the amazing Michelle Kennedy. Michelle is currently completing her degree in counseling from the University of Calgary. She shares her story of survival. We also talk about consent, teenage online etiquette, the Tig Natoro Show "One Mississippi", yoga, body dysmorphia and much much more!

I sit down with Kat Choe for a second time as we discuss her new show MANIAC on Netflix, starring Emma Stone and Jonah Hill. We also discuss Crazy Rich Asians, Shakespeare and creating your own work.

Today I sit down with Eileen Abarrca. Eileen hails from the Bay Area, but now lives in L.A with her son Emmet and husband. Eileen is an actress and writer and is known for Days of Our Lives, Finding Mabel and 500 Days of Summer. She talks to me today about her current project Grit about a women's journey with infertility. We talk about production, post and distribution. Eileen is a warrior in this...

Lousie hails from Davenport, Iowa. Louise attended Northwestern Unversity's Cherubs Program and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, as well as a minor in English, from The Hartt School of Music in West Hartford, CT. She also has trained at Circle in The Square and has been in several musicals. Today we dive into many different topics, Ira Glass, New York, Geoffrey Owens, and of cours...

Jessica hails from Tennessee and is one of the best yoga teachers on the upper east side. She also has two beautiful children and is one of the best mamas I know. Today we discuss Tully starring Charlize Theron, motherhood, food and of course yoga. Jessica teaches at New York yoga and below is her bio. And as promised I have provided links for La Leche League and the New York milk bank. Jessica ha...

Today I talk with my cousin Cayley. Cayley hails from Edmonton, Alberta Canada. Specifically Sherwood Park. She attended the University of Alberta and is a drama therapist. Cayley has some great insight into mental health and addiction, which we discuss with the film 6 Ballons, now streaming on Netflix and starring Abbi Jacobson and Dave Franco. We also discuss Macbeth, female ambition and Hocus P...

Michelle Robinson is a fellow New Schooler with a heart of gold! She is one of the wisest people I know. Michelle has written an amazing screenplay entitled "Placage". We discuss her writing her first feature, Angels in America, The Band's Visit and much more. Thanks Michelle!

Today I sit down with the amazing AmyJayne. AmyJayne hails from Canada and has lived in New York and California. She graciously talks about her sobriety and how her journey in life has changed because of it. I thank Amy for her candor and her truth. We also tackle living in New York and Sandra Bullock movies! Thanks Ames!

I talk to Brynne Kraynak about Anne with an E, Hillary and much more! Brynne is a Smith alumni with an amazing mind and an even bigger heart. Brynne went to the New School for Drama and is an actress, educator and most recently a mother. We had the pleasure of meeting in an acting class and then got have to work side by side as co-teachers. Brynne brings insight and love to everything she does. Gi...

Today I sit down with the remarkable Christina Toth, we talk Orange is the New Black, The Woolgatherer and her new book. Check it out! Christina hails from Montreal, Canada and has been taking New York city by storm. We met in an acting class and I had the pleasure of watching her work and her process. I am grateful for her time, as her schedule is jammed back these days. Christina helps me always...

We talk to the fantastic Jane Cortney about McQueen, The Crown, burlesque and tattoos. Jane Cortney was born in London, and has lived in New York her entire life. She went to Chapin in Manhattan and then to Vassar and on to the New School were we met. Jane is a beautiful actress and artists. I am so happy that I have had her in my life over the last 12 years. She is always involved in new and inte...