Get Messy with Maddie

In this episode, we chat with my good friend Sasha Feldman, a former actor turned associate marriage and family therapist. We discuss Sasha's shift from a career in acting to becoming a therapist, focusing on his journey of self-discovery and pursuit of authenticity. Sasha elaborates on the challenges of defining confidence, dealing with the highs and lows of the acting industry, and the fears and...

Welcome back to Get Messy! We chat with the incredible Julia Yorks (professional screenwriter, actress, and content creator) and dive into her journey of personal and professional reinvention, and the launch of her screenwriting coaching business. Julia talks about starting over in her thirties, the importance of detaching self-worth from career success, and the significance of embracing duality....

Welcome back to Get Messy! We hang out with the incredible Stephanie Xenos (former rocket scientist turned women's wealth expert) and talk all about her mission to help women achieve financial independence and build lasting wealth. Stephanie talks about her passion for supporting women, handling financial conversations in partnerships, and the importance of accessing reliable financial education....

On this episode of Get Messy, we hang out with Kelsey Boze (Actress and Certified Life Coach), how getting her degree in theater led her to discover her passion for TV and film, the on-set experience that solidified her wanting to pursue a career as an actor, and life-changing bathroom run-ins with Emma Watson.  She discusses her willingness to keep going and how she’s pivoted over the years and t...

Kalee Murrin (Entrepreneur), owns Sonder Social, a boutique marketing agency helping bold business owners with content creation, strategy, and consulting. Kalee and I were in a business group program a few years back and I’ve been a fan ever since. Getting let go from her corporate marketing job during Covid forced her to dive into starting her business much earlier than anticipated. She’s faced f...

Isabella Jean Taylor (Stand-Up Comedian, Actress, Fit Model) opens up how she’s learning how to be “selfish” in stand-up and own the stage, how you never “clock out” as an actor and the power of producing your own shows.  Isabella discusses how treacherous the world of college theater can be, and the realities of managing the expectations of who you thought you were going to be when you were 14, a...

Jaime Barcelon (Actor, Singer, Writer) is a STAR!! I’ve always been inspired by Jaime’s sheer creativity and how he passionately throws himself into his art. From producing his own one-man show, to booking major network TV shows, and getting his start in a popular boy band in the Philipines… Jaime’s creativity is multifaceted and masterful.  We dive into the importance of self-producing work, deal...

In this episode, Alyssa Schneider (Agency Owner, Coach) shares her journey from being the youngest assistant manager in company history to founding a women-centric operations agency. She discusses her struggles with being heard in male-dominated spaces, her pivot from life coaching to business operations, and the importance of amplifying women's voices and wealth in the business world. Alyssa also...

Alisha Mullally (Actress, Voice-Over Artist, Dancer) is like a shot of tequila in human form. In this interview, Alisha douses us with bold honesty, next-level energy, and exudes passion for being a life long artist who will be pursuing her career until she’s in the grave.  We discuss how getting discovered at a beauty pageant she wasn’t registered for led to becoming a child actor and later danci...

Welcome back for part two of Maddie + Bailey’s VO convo! This week we pick up where we left off and get straight into how Maddie felt like she truly sucked when she started her voiceover journey, how character work is the backbone of voiceover, and “what is good storytelling?”. We touch on the importance of having FUN (we’re not conducting brain surgery, kay?), how auditions and jobs can be urgent...

Today, Maddie + Bailey sit down to do a solo conversation about the wonderful world of voiceover. Maddie has been a voiceover artist for a decade (give or take) and has been lucky enough to find an iota of success. She often gets asked a plethora of questions ranging from, “How did you get started in VO?”, “How should I get started in VO?” “What’s your take in the changing landscape of the industr...

Who knew letting Andrew Wood (Aesthetician, event planner, estate sale guru)  sit next to me on a bus in 6th grade would lead to decades of friendship? From prom dates to LA roommates, we’ve seen some sh*t together.  Andrew’s career trajectory has been adventurous and unconventional, from starting in advertising at a well-known agency to exploring roles as an esthetician, fitness instructor, socia...

Olivia Scott (Actress, Model, Clown) sits down with us to share her journey from starting in comedy in Chicago, to making the jump to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.  She discusses the seriousness of clown school, how she’s always known she’s wanted to be an actor, and continues to pursue her childhood dream. Olivia discusses how imperative having a healthy mindset is...

Guys… buckle up. Because Corrin Evans (Filmmaker, Writer, Intimacy Coordinator), graced us with her presence and effin brought the realness. Corrin and I have been longtime friends and collaborators and I was desperate to get her on the podcast. She’s creative, she’s chaotic, and she’s always authentically Corrin (and we wouldn’t have it any other way).  We dive into her journey as a multifaceted...

As a newly married woman, I could not wait to sit down with Dana Shaker (Lawyer, Coach, Mediator). Dana shares her journey from studying sociocultural anthropology to becoming a law firm owner, coach, and mediator. Dana delves into the courage it took to start her own business, her passion for helping others, and her adventures as a digital nomad. We cover the important big conversations to have b...

Megan Gill (Actor, Entrepreneur, Filmmaker) is majorly shaking sh*t up, and we’re here for it. This was such a heartfelt episode as we chatted about life-altering breakups, leaving her stable serving job, and how she’s embraced being an advocate.  We both hail from Chicago, (heyoooo!), which is where Megan started her acting career before making the leap to Los Angeles, where she currently resides...

I’m saying it here now… Ben Giroux needs to have his own Ted Talk.  Despite Ben Giroux (Actor, Voice Over Artist, Director, Writer, Great Human) having a successful and expansive career in the entertainment industry, he moves with the same excitement and passion as if he was just starting his journey.  Ben chatted with us about how he abandoned the notion that he “should just be an actor” and how...

Oh man, am I excited to share this interview with Amy McNabb (Coach, Voice-Over Actor). Amy owns a coaching company called Actor’s Encouraged, which is a space dedicated to supporting ambitious, heart-centered actors on their journey to success. And she’s fricken amazing at what she does.  Amy is my coach, and we’ve been working together for over a year and she’s such an integral part of my team....

Welcome to the Get Messy Podcast pt. 2 - I’m your host Maddie & I’m stoked you’re here :)  We’re back for round two of our “Get to Know You” episode where I'm interviewed by my friend, Olivia.  In this episode, we dig a bit more into the importance of emotional development through various modalities like therapy, mediation, and journaling. The conversation emphasizes the importance of communit...

Welcome to the Get Messy Podcast - I’m Maddie, your host & I’m stoked you’re here :)  In this “Get to Know You” episode, I share my journey from being a painfully shy child in Chicago to becoming a successful voiceover artist in Los Angeles.  Interviewed by my long-time friend Olivia, I delve into my early experiences with acting, the challenges I faced in the industry, and my eventual breakth...

Hey there and welcome to the Get Messy Podcast! This podcast is for creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs who are boldly carving their own path, saying “F” it to the rule book, and not afraid to get messy in the process. No two people follow the exact same blueprint to success, and host Maddie McGuire (Voice-Over Artist, Actor, Certified Coach) gets curious with guests about what worked, what didn...