Abruptly Authentic with Hollie Strano

This week, Hollie is joined by Veranda L’Ni, a talented Cleveland drag entertainer, human rights advocate, and creator of the Drag Pride flag. Together, they discuss some important topics including the rise in backlash against drag, the often misunderstood artistry of drag, and, of course, what it’s like being Cleveland’s tallest drag queen!

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This week, Hollie gets the chance to sit down with Cleveland musician and artist Jose Martinez Perez, also known as Rico Blu. They discuss Rico's creative mindset, artistic history, and how he handles the chaotic atmosphere guaranteed for the life of an artist.

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Hollie is joined by Cleveland photographer Chad Cochran to discuss his work including his newest project, “I Didn’t Want To Tell You,” a series which aims to normalize the conversation around mental health.

Learn more about the series here.

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This week, Hollie gets the chance to speak with Cleveland artist Jenna Fournier (Kid Tigrrr, Niights) about song-writing, working with Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins), and mental health. Together, they share their experiences of dealing with burnout, being vulnerable in the public eye, and how they deal with haters.

Jenna's socials:

Instagram

Facebook

Check out Jenna's music and art here!

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Hollie sits down with Cleveland musician Joe Abraham from the band Joe Abraham and the Faces of Belmez. Hear all about Joe’s journey with music and a live performance of the Abruptly Authentic theme song, 'Highways'.

Checked out the band on their socials:

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⁠Facebook⁠

And ⁠listen to 'Highways'⁠ on all streaming platforms!

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This week, Hollie is joined by her sister Stephanie. Together, they discuss their shared love of plants, their experiences with anxiety, and the ups and downs of motherhood. Digressions include: guilty pleasures, spirit animals, and the scariest flight they’ve ever been on.

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Hollie sits down and answers your hard-hitting questions.

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Hollie is joined by friend and Upstream Therapeutics wellness coach Anne Marie. Together, they craft some tasty mocktails in celebration of Dry January, and remind us that fun drinks don’t need alcohol!

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Come along with Hollie to dress rehearsal for The Nutcracker! Hollie was given the opportunity to participate in a guest role in Ballet Legato’s Nutcracker and gives us a sneak peek into the rehearsal process featuring an interview with artistic director Jennifer Muselin.

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Hollie takes us back to the night of her car crash and walks us through the resulting fallout, the moment she knew she would never drink again, and her decision to recover out loud.

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