The Illuminate Podcast

Lindsey Hull – Releasing your first EP: “Learning to Fly” Meet singer/songwriter, Lindsey Hull (@LindseyHullSings)! She just released her FIRST ever EP, “Learning to Fly,” and this episode we cover the entire process from idea, to writing, to producing and releasing. Have a big goal? It can be heard to feel ready, but this is another great example of just do it, and great things...

Let’s meet CPA by day and lead band singer and music lover and advocate on the side, Noelle Vocelka! In this convo, we also introduce you to the newest non-profit in town, The Power of Music Foundation, ready to help individuals, schools or organizations support their music travel dreams through financial backing and educational support. This episode was hosted by Emmy ( @dremmyb ) and you c...

Because “wine” not? In this episode, we talk to Garretn Menke, a total nerd when it comes to wine and spirits. We explore how Garrett got his start in the business, and what you can take away from his knowledge to expand and explore your own world of spirits and wine. “Smell what you smell, taste what you taste!” We hope you enjoy! This episode was hosted by Emmy ( @dremmyb...

Everyone’s a DJ! At least that’s what this awesome guest says In this episode, we talk to DJ mastermind, Jonie Garmendez about music, creation, and learning new things…like how (and why) DJing. This episode was hosted by Emmy ( @dremmyb ). Follow The Illuminate Podcast: Illuminate Podcast on Instagram Illuminate Podcast on Twitter Illuminate Podcast on Facebook Patreon.com/TheIll...

Let’s kick off 2025 with a year in review featuring your hosts, Meagan and Emmy. In this episode, we review 2024, talk about possible guests for 2025, discuss “not goals” and more! We are so excited to be on this journey with you! Thanks for listening!  This episode was hosted by Emmy ( @dremmyb ) and Meagan ( @meagand66 ) Follow The Illuminate Podcast: Illuminate Podcast on Instagram Illumin...

Johanna Garton began running on the dirt roads surrounding her family’s farmhouse in Wisconsin at age seven.  She continued through college, where she competed for Syracuse University as a walk-on.  She’s run more than twenty marathons, including five finishes at the Boston Marathon. Johanna’s first book, Awakening East, is the story of the adoption of her two children f...

Do you ever wonder what is going on inside your pets mind? Today we talk with Dr. Sushma Hallock, The Rainbow Bridge Medium and her work as an Intuitive Animal Communicator. We discuss what an Animal Communicator is and does, how she got started, intuition, her incredibly impressive background, and life in general. Get in touch with Sushma: https://therainbowbridgemedium.com Episode tested by: Mea...

Want to know what it takes to live out the NYC Acting Dream? In this episode, we talk to singing actor and educator, Hannah Thompson as she shares her journey from high school choir to “Phoebe” in the off-broadway Friends, the Parody Musical. Follow The Illuminate Podcast: Illuminate Podcast on Instagram Illuminate Podcast on Twitter Illuminate Podcast on Facebook Follow Sandyboy Produ...

What does 90210, Friends, and the Office have in common? Today’s guest, Assaf Gleizner, was part of the creative team that turned them into parody musicals! In this episode (a rebroadcast from The Illuminate Pod), Assaf shares the musical journey that lead to writing musicals – and a ton of fun stories along the way! Follow The Illuminate Podcast: Illuminate Podcast on Instagram Illumi...

In this episode, we are talking with Megan Jones. Megan is the owner of Savannah Glamour – a photography studio in Savannah Ga. Savannah Glamour is a for women-by women portrait studio specializing in Boudoir, Glamour, and Pin-Up photography. Megan’s infectiously wonderful personality and  love of what she does shines through every minute of our conversation. Maybe you will book a sessi...

In this episode, we take you behind the scenes into our monthly planning meeting. We talk about reasons why we host Illuminate, some of the future guests we have lined up, and what is going on in our lives, as well as stray off on several tangents as good friends do. So happy to have you along as we “illuminate” the randomness that is a friendship and the normalcy of life as we know it...

With the 77th Tonys airing last night, we couldn’t be more stoked for recent Illuminate guest, Cristina Vivenzio, a producer whose show just won the Tony for Best Musical (and Best Director and Best Lighting Design)! Not just any show, this one is based off of the well loved and still taught book, “The Outsiders.” If you haven’t downloaded the cast album, my fav song is “Great Expectations,”...

In honor of SCAD graduation, this week we bring you senior and soon to be grad, Ayden Behn! In this conversation, we talk through how Ayden approaches new albums (like the Arianna Grande album from earlier this year) and then we dive into playlists, music, and more! This episode makes me fall even more in love with music – we hope you enjoy!  Just SOME of Ayden’s Favorites Pixar’s Soul,...

Laura Stuart is an amazing vocal pedagogue who has tapped into a way to bring joy, technique, and self-trust to singing.  In this conversation we hear how Laura got into the world of singing and then we dive deep into working with adult singers, aging voices, and all kinds of vocal technique. If you always wanted to sing but wasn’t sure how or where to start or are scared of all the jargon &#...

In this episode, we are talking with Pattiejean McTernan – a practitioner and student of Ayurveda. In our conversation, we discuss what Ayurveda is, how it can be incorporated in our everyday lives and the power it holds to start to shift our lives into one of ease. Pattiejean brings a wealth of knowledge and suggestions on how we can keep life yummy. To get in touch with Pattiejean: pattiej...

Cristina Vivenzio is a producer about to open a show on Broadway! Not just any show, this one is based on the well-loved (and still taught in schools) book, “The Outsiders.” If you haven’t downloaded their latest single, “Great Expectations,” do that right after listening to this awesome conversation.  In this episode, Cristina shares how an idea goes from thought to a stage on Broadway…one of the...

In this episode, we talk with my sister Amy Donoghue, owner and founder of Hair Club For Pets – a dog and cat grooming salon in the greater Boston area. We talk about her beginnings in the grooming industry, the decision to break out and start her own business, and the love she has for the animals with whom she works. This episode definitely feels like a catch up between two sisters yet also...

Eric David Ackerman is an aspiring presence in the world of music, theatre, and film. Hailing from New Jersey, he is currently pursuing his BFA in Acting at the Savannah College of Art and Design and today we get to talk to him about creativity, balancing it all, and an epic album/experience he just dropped – “SPIRALING.” Why is this conversation important? Get ready to be inspired! Eric thr...

In this episode we talk with Stephanie Bousley. During our conversation we discuss how recent changes in her life have acted as a catalyst for transformation and reinvention, the beauty that can come from making the choice to pursue what truly inspires you, and how it is never too late to go for the life that you want. While Stephanie opens up and shares from her experience, there are a lot of uni...

This episode addresses a BIG hot topic – burnout! Get ready for tools, ideas, and so much more from educator and researcher, Dr. Peter Steenblik.  This episode was hosted by Emmy ( @dremmyb ). Follow The Illuminate Podcast: Illuminate Podcast on Instagram Illuminate Podcast on Twitter Illuminate Podcast on Facebook Patreon.com/TheIlluminatePod   Follow Sandyboy Productions: Sandybo...

In this episode, we talk with Scarlett Stanhope – the Biz Hippie. Scarlett is an Abundance Coach and helps people master their money and their own worth to empower and enable them to live their most abundant life. We talk a lot about money and our relationship with money. The wisdom she has is ageless and universal. We discuss the ways in which we all can break old belief systems and pattern...

Meeting Zac Adkins, creator of One Percent Harder, a motivational brand! In this episode, you’ll hear from Zac as he shares his entrepreneurial journey and what he is created with OPH. Listen for ideas, listen for motivation, listen for a good story – so excited to share this with you!   This episode was hosted by Emmy ( @dremmyb ). Links from this episode:  https://onepercentharde...

Meet Erick Donoghue of EDon Productions – a talented photographer and (spoiler alert) my younger brother. In our conversation, we discuss how Erick has built his brand, his business approach and philosophy, and how building meaningful connections and relationships with his clients and cultivating joy is at the vanguard of his ethos. In addition, Erick provides a really unique insight into what can...

Meet UK Singer/Songwriter Polly Paulusma as we talk about songwriting, motherhood and the music business, mental health, wild swimming…and so much more! This conversation is a fun one! Learn more about Polly: pollypaulusma.com This episode was hosted by Emmy ( @dremmyb ). Links from this episode:  https://www.voiceokc.org/ Follow The Illuminate Podcast: Illuminate Podcast on Instagram Illumin...

In this episode we meet Ananya Jain who shares his experience and recent life milestone of being in the United States for 10 years and the article he published that shares his journey of emigrating from India and building a new life here in the States. We discuss the ups and downs, challenges and wins, and times in life where we are asked to dig deep and remember our purpose. While Ananya shares f...