Creative Mamas Unplugged

WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/pB_PB1CsISc Music (0:00), how Kelly and John share real-life experiences and growing with @verymarriedwiththeparks on Instagram and YouTube (5:28), from Kelly and lids to John assembling without reading the instructions, laughter matters (10:56), the Mexico vacation that went wrong but that they survived to tell the tale (16:24). Support Us via Patreon @Creative...

WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/tDqbcxyrHMU Bloom (0:00), Lovlee reflects on her family’s influence and encouragement of her creativity, growing up surrounded by art, and how creativity became a place of comfort and self-expression (6:06), raising independent kids, and how support, freedom and confidence leads to empowerment (12:12), meeting children where they are, allowing them to experience...

Hats and Guccis (0:00), 30 years of marriage in Hollywood and rediscovering each other (07:40), family values (15:20), building @verymarriedwiththeparks together and music (23:00). Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged Hosts: Shelly Hutchinson, Cherice Barton, Kelly Park, Jessica RG O’Keefe Guest: Kelly Park and John Park, Very Married with the Parks Producer: Jessica RG O’Keefe, Breathea...

WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/89R3s420CxI Dialectics (0:00), performance culture, “mommy maxing,” and the pressure to look like we have it all together. Dr. Noëlle explains why embracing the messy, imperfect moments can actually bring us closer (4:08), the importance of unfiltered, “FaceTime-style” content (8:08), why “narcissist” can be misused, healthy narcissism, and the danger of making...

WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/z0QdzEMviOs Creativity (0:00), from journalism and politics to broadcast, Kayla shares her journey Sacramento State to San Francisco State, navigating life as a young mom and building a stronger support system (7:30), Kayla takes us behind the scenes of game-day production, from cameras and audio to halftime shows, cheerleaders and everything that happens beyond...

Improv (0:00), Mary shares a beautiful story about performing in a college Shakespeare production and the emotional reaction she received from her father afterward. The moment leads to a bigger conversation about appreciating our children, telling them what we admire about them, and recognizing the unexpected talents that emerge in the next generation (5:45), dance, yoga and feeling comfortable in...

Love (0:00), Mary Catherine shares how her comics began with very personal, real-life stories, why going viral brought an influx of trolls, and how she adapted her creative work by moving more personal comics behind a paywall (5:30), changing the systems that place so much responsibility on mothers (11:00), Mary Catherine talks about being thoughtful about what stories belong to her children, and...

WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/18IVr4bhhRc Gratitude (0:00), Kelly shares about her and John’s thirty years of marriage, experience, knowledge and love leading them to create their new podcast Very Married with the Parks on Instagram on Sundays @ 5pm @kelp1031   and on youtube https://www.youtube.com/@VeryMarriedwiththeParks (7:00), the power of honesty and time together in making a lasting m...

The Humble Brag (0:00), Dr. Noëlle chats about our own triggers as parents and helping kids build successful lives without sacrificing their physical and mental well-being (5:13), relationships, ambition & the Machiavellian Mindset (10:27) creativity and the emotional sensitivity that can fuel creative work. We explore empathy, emotional awareness, and the idea that emotions can become powerfu...

Intuition (0:00), creativity in adaptability, problem-solving, and leadership (5:23), Marie shares about returning to art and learning to push through the moment when self-doubt tells you to quit and rediscovering the joy of creating without needing it to be perfect (16:00), Marie talks about understanding the psychology of money, putting herself in her clients' shoes, and using creativity to figu...

Inspiration (0:00), manifestation, faith and unexpected miracles (4:05), Mary and Jessica discuss prayer, manifesting, extending grace to others, and choosing compassion in difficult situations whether at work, in relationships, or everyday life (8:09), balancing creative careers with motherhood, substitute teaching, and the joy of encouraging children through creativity, confidence, and connectio...

Trophies (0:00), how a simple drawing tablet, years of blogging, and the challenges of early motherhood led to the creation of @ momlife_comics and a thriving creative career (6:15), social media, supportive communities on social media and the viral moment that transformed Mary Catherine’s @ momlife_comics , Mary Catherine opens up about the unexpected shift from an equal partnership to carrying t...

Mom Boundaries (0:00), Dr. Noëlle shares her educational journey, clinical background, and why she chose psychology over law to help families heal (1:49), the rise of "Mean Girl Moms" (5:41) and relational aggression (9:18), parenting under pressure, sports, and how we can help our children follow their own internal compass instead of external pressure (14:15).    WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu....

Teens (0:00), Mary shares how dance, theater, and supportive parents nurtured her love of performing from an early age, growing up in Louisiana and discovering musical theater, and why connecting with people has always been at the center of her creative life (3:45), Mary’s fun playing villains on stage, working at Universal Studios, voice acting, storytelling, and why audiences love characters wit...

This Part 3 with Meg was Recorded before Mother’s Day! If you like listening to Meg, she has a new podcast coming! Check out the The Mindful Mom and follow Meg for updates! Meg’s Book! The Mindful Mom Instagram @meghansylvester The Journey of Becoming (0:00), the power of slowing down (4:50), stepping into the scary room (9:45), how fear leads to growth and trusting your own path (14:40)   WATCH O...

Social media (0:00), behind the scenes of game day at Citi Field, the incredible food and why Citi Field is the best ballpark (3:45), building one of baseball's most versatile entertainment teams by embracing dancers with diverse backgrounds, styles, and talents (7:30), Gina's leadership philosophy drawn from her own eclectic background of breakdancing, ballet and beyond, encouraging creativity, t...

MAEVE Burbank (0:00), raising feminist boys (4:10), managing household dynamics, and developing visual systems that help the entire family stay regulated (8:30), how as children grow,, parenting shifts from giving directions to sharing information and helping kids make thoughtful decisions for themselves (12:45)   WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/lb1mr-sBOas Hosts: Cherice Barton, Shelly Hutchi...

81 home games (0:00), balancing the big leagues, remote work, and motherhood (2:31), Gina discusses fitness, mental health, and why moms deserve the same attention and energy they give to their families (8:34), Gina shares the story behind creating the Queens Crew and what it takes to build a high-energy entertainment team that enhances the fan experience (14:21), Gina brings Broadway-style entert...

McDonalds and car sick kiddos! (0:00), EPISODE re-release with VIDEO!    WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/OXMNBX7iXZg   Paige talks about the different standards for moms and dads (3:00), Paige, Cher, and Shelly talk about goal setting with our partners (15:50),  and how heavy work load in action is not always visible (24:40) Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged Hosts: Cherice Barton...

Dog to the vet! (0:00), EPISODE re-release with VIDEO!  WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/H5t0sKFfaek Cher and Shelly chat about learning more about the mental load aka invisible load from Paige (0:20), the mental load, society and how we can change our experiences (1:59), how Paige’s journey sharing solutions for families about the mental load began (5:56), with all couples the sooner the bette...

Canada, travel and life (0:00), Kathryn shares about her creative roots, meeting her husband, and building a life together (11:45), reflecting on family influence, creativity, and how previous generations shaped artistic paths and career choices (15:15), how Kathryn’s grandfather went from car mechanic to production manager, inspiring her journey into entertainment (17:00), how Kathryn built Kenne...

The kitchen (0:00), morning routines (4:33), Gina’s journey from NFL Jets Flight Crew to working with the New York Islanders (6:00), transformations and how our careers evolve with motherhood (12:38), Gina on thriving as a director, choreographer and teacher, pushing forward and finding what fits and makes us happy (15:18), and the joy of being in the sports performance world (18:47).   WATCH ON Y...

Self-Tanner (0:00), how judgement of other women reflects the parts of ourselves longing to be free (4:57), the blame spiral and taking your power back (6:01), a relatable story about driving on an empty gas tank becomes a metaphor for the impossible mental load women carry every day (10:22), the conversation shifts toward healing, community, and exploring why women need spaces, hobbies, creativit...

Guest: Meg Sylvester Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions   Follow Meg Meg’s Book! The Mindful Mom Instagram @meghansylvester Website https://megsylvester.com Bali Girls Trip, October 2025 @ https://www.tourhero.com/en/epic-adventures/indonesia/kindred-souls-in-bali-with-meg-sylvester-863135   Follow Us  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts...

Would you rather (0:00), Voice memos, human connection in our digital world, and how hearing someone’s voice changes everything (2:02), magic of voice in theater, storytelling, and character work (8:00), motherhood, identity, and redefining creativity, plus the freedom and empowerment that comes with midlife rebirth (13:30). WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/kl4NEwYKhSk   Support Us via Patreon...