Confessions Of An Actress

Annie Sherman is a Los Angeles and Ventura County based actor/singer/dancer. She holds a BA in Theatre Arts from California Lutheran University, where she performed with their resident company at the Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival. Some of her favorite roles include Katherine in Taming of the Shrew, Velma Von Tussle in Hairspray, Janet van de Graaff in The Drowsy Chaperone (Ventura County Four Star...

Our guest this episode is Broadway Singer & Actress, Martina Sykes. Martina is currently on tour with The Lion King as Shenzi. She made her Broadway debut in Motown the Musical, and also toured with the production.  Her brother is Broadway actor, Ephraim Sykes. Follow her on Instagram @ladysykes1 

Raquel Castro became a breakout star playing the lead role in Kevin Smith’s feature film, “Jersey Girl”, alongside megastars Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. While promoting the film Jersey Girl, Raquel charmed the talk-show circuit appearing as a guest on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno, Ellen and The Sharon Osborne Show. She was also a guest star and first ever co-host with Ryan Seacrest on his...

In this episode, actress Tiffany DeMarco talks about how she developed her passion for film when she was very young.  Having grown up in Los Angeles, her father, always told her stories of the wonderful world of moviemaking.  As an actress, among many shorts and supporting roles in films, she's been the lead in the feature film "Anarchy Parlor" which headlined at Screamfest LA and is currently on...

Meredith sits down with veteran Broadway & TV actress Ruth Williamson to discuss the highs and lows of life as an actress, her big break, the benefits of plastic surgery, stage vs television acting, and so much more! Follow her @wruthws #broadway #actress #confessionsofanactress #podcast #newepisode #explore #instagood #tv #meredithpatterson #love #work #real

This New York born, New Jersey raised actress received TONY and Drama Desk Award nominations and won a Helen Hayes Award for her portrayal of Mother in the Kennedy Center Revival of RAGTIME on Broadway. She is currently starring in the record-breaking First National Tour of DEAR EVAN HANSEN. She made her Broadway debut creating the role of Emma in JEKYLL & HYDE, receiving a FANY award for Best act...

Get to know your host Meredith Patterson as she takes you through some personal childhood stories, describes her own headshot and resume while recalling Julie Andrews getting her a meeting with late director Garry Marshall and how she got the job of teaching Channing Tatum how to tap dance!

Why Hydration is Crucial for Long-Term Health Water is the essence of life, constituting up to 60% of the human body. Every system, organ, and cell relies on adequate hydration to function optimally. From regulating body temperature to aiding digestion and nutrient absorption, water plays a pivotal role in maintaining overall well-being. Chronic dehydration can lead to a myriad of health issues, i...

Meredith talks at length about her own dealings with covert narcissism in her life and family. Please read VeryWellMind.com article about Understanding The Covert Narcissist. Follow @terricole and YouTube psychologist Barbara Heffernan for more information on signs and recovery tips for Narcissism.

This Wellness Wednesday dives into the 6 personality traits of addiction and addicts. If you need help and are an addict please reach out to your local facility, a family member or friend for help. RIP Matthew Perry 💔

Meredith gives tips on how to help obtain your goals and keep success momentum.

This wellness Wednesday, Meredith talks about releasing stored trauma from your body and gives you tips on how to do it.

In this episode, Meredith gets vulnerable and authentic about her journey as an actress in the entertainment industry and where she is today. Follow her on social media @confessionsofanactress @merpatterson @merieproductions

This Wellness Wednesday, Meredith discusses Mel Robbins techniques and her million dollar morning routine which takes you through six brilliant steps to start your day off right. Go to MelRobbins.com for more information

In this brief episode Meredith talks about how simply shifting your energy can bring what you want closer to reality!

In this bonus episode Meredith talks about depression, clinical and with her own personal experience

Meredith talks about her side hustle that she quit because it wasn’t bringing her joy and Broadway HD. And why she thinks shows should be streamed from the Lincoln Center archives citing the following article. https://playbill.com/article/why-you-cant-stream-broadway-shows

Want to be happier? Do things that scare you. This bonus episode is about facing your fears and diving in and the positive effects of getting out of your comfort zone. Meredith refers to the article https://medium.com/writers-blokke/want-to-be-happier-try-doing-things-that-scare-you-4b99e065c481

Merie Productions is Meredith’s new production company that is dedicated to providing quality stage, tv, film and literary projects worldwide. Donate to Merie with her current crowd funding page https://gofund.me/23a0d377 or via Venmo @meriellc. Thank you for your support of creativity and inspiration in the world 💋

In this bonus episode Meredith talks about the five stages of grief, from the famed Swiss psychologist Elizabeth Kubler Ross’ book On Death & Dying

5 Steps to Reinvent Yourself: Create the Future You Visualize

Meredith discusses Napoleon Hill's Book Think & Grow Rich Follow along in this Fearless Motivation article link 13 Principals of Think & Grow Rich  Try to apply them yourself and watch your life change

Meredith talks about the transformation you can make with your life by joining The 5am Club, a method of starting your day from the book by Robin Sharma. Own your morning and elevate your life. 

How Do We Separate Professional and Personal Identity?  From Article https://www.thoughtfull.world/post/separating-professional-and-personal-identity Our roles at work and our personal identity are closely intertwined. Imagine this common scenario: When someone asks us: “What do you do?” Most of us naturally reply with what wedo for work even when the question isn’t work-specific. In social s...

Meredith talks about the emotional ups and downs of awards and striving for awards as an artist in this business.