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Eileen Álvarez is a Latina Writer/Actor/Director who was raised in the Bay Area by deeply

committed political activist parents who fled Argentina in exile during the "Dirty War."

Eileenreceived a degree in Philosophy from UCLA, an M.F.A from the Actors Studio, and made her

directorial debut with Finding Mabel, an award winning documentary about Argentina's 30,000

Disappeared. Her sophomore film Grit, a dark comedy about infertility, won several festival

awards and was picked up by Elizabeth Banks' Whohaha. In 2020, Eileen's comedy Pilot Güera

took home first place during the Page International Screenwriting Awards, and in the same year

she joined the writers' room for the adult animated series Close Enough, for HBOMax. In 2021

Eileen joined the inaugural class of the Nalip and Netflix short narrative incubator for Latinx and

Women of Color, where she wrote and directed a psychological thriller comedy entitled Mama

Retreat, starring Annie Gonzalez. Mama Retreat went on to premiere at the Los Angeles Latino

International Film Festival (LALIFF). Eileen has had the pleasure of being hired to write scripts

for shows for Nickelodeon and Sony, and has gone on to develop TV series' with The

Tannenbaum Company, Wilmer Valderrama Entertainment, and Westbrook. Eileen is repped by

Stagecoach Entertainment and Paradigm.

For the hope of it all.........

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), is a brain disease likely caused by repeated head injuries. It causes the nerve cells to die in the brain and gets worse over time. The only way to definitively diagnosis CTE is after death during an autopsy of the brain

Sunita Deshpande (IG @LUCKYSUNITA ) is an Indian-American actor, writer, director, and founder of Successful Spontaneity, a performance training company that helps professionals thrive in high-stakes moments through applied improvisation. She has taught improvisation to creatives, executives, and rising talent for over 15 years, including at Miami Ad School and major agencies like McGarry Bowen to Gyro. Her plays have been produced across New York City, and she was recently featured on the cover of Ad Age for a national commercial written specifically in her voice. With past credits including 8 episodes of Marvel’s Daredevil and a Samuel French OOB Finalist play, she believes in the power of presence over perfection.

Carley George is the Chief Marketing Officer at Vitalist Inc and a proud mother of three, calling Airdrie, Alberta home. With over 18 years of expertise in sales, marketing, and communications, Carley has built her reputation as a strategic leader who knows how to tell compelling stories that drive real business results.

Her exceptional leadership caught the attention of The Globe and Mail, which recognized her as one of Canada's 50 Best Executives in Sales and Marketing in 2021.

Whether she's building marketing ecosystems for venture capital funds, developing go-to-market strategies, or juggling the beautiful chaos of family life, Carley brings the same empathetic leadership style that colleagues credit for strong company culture and partner satisfaction. She's passionate about helping businesses—from small up-and-comers to household names—craft authentic narratives that drive real growth.

When she's not driving growth at Vitalist Inc, you can find Carley curled up with a good book or enjoying a good cup of coffee and spending time with family.

On today’s episode, we’re diving into And Just Like That—breaking down the latest episode, exploring the character arcs, the emotional highs and lows, and the cultural conversations the show continues to stir up. From Carrie’s ever-evolving identity to Charlotte’s parenting challenges, we’re talking about what’s working, what’s not, and how it all connects to real-life experiences.

Then, in the Parent Corner, we’re shifting gears to talk about discipline: how it shows up in parenting, how it’s changed over generations, and what current research says about effective strategies. We’ll look at the fine line between setting boundaries and supporting emotional development, and share personal stories and reflections on how we handle discipline in our own homes.

Lindsey Peers is an entrepreneur, a mom, a wife, a maker of fun, and a lover of kindness.

She purchased her business, The Craft Studio, at the tender age of 21 and has grown it into a globally recognized and sought after brand while keeping its core values and special energy intact. Her favorite thing to do is create magical memories for families including her own. When not covered in paint and glitter you can find her arranging flowers, dancing to music, baking, and dreaming up fun.

Ep. 88- The Craft Studio's Lindsey Peers by Barbie Kong

Today we’re diving into a mix of hot topics and deep stories: from the digital age to real-life mysteries. We’ll be talking about the ever-evolving impact of social media and how it's shaping relationships, identity, and culture. Then we shift gears to Zach Bryan, the country music phenom whose raw lyrics and indie vibe are resonating with a whole new generation of fans. We’ll also revisit the haunting case of Amy Lynn Bradley, whose 1998 disappearance during a cruise remains one of the most puzzling missing persons cases of our time. Thanks as always for listening!

Shantelle Simone is a multidisciplinary artist from Nova Scotia, Canada. Inspired by nature and driven by her work as an LGBTQ advocate, her art explores themes of identity, resilience, and community. Using a range of mediums, Shantelle creates work that reflects her passion for both the natural world and queer activism.

Books for Adults:

Whipping Girl by Julia Serano

Love Lives Here by Rowan Jette Knox

Books for kids:

Marlon Bundo by Jill Twiss

Who Are You by Brook Pessin-Whedbee

It Feels Good to Be Yourself by Theresa Thorn

I am Jazz by Jazz Jennings and Jessica Herthel

Introducing Teddy by Jessica Walton

Pink is For Boys by Robb Pearlman

Rainbow Revolutionaries - 50 LGBTQ+ People Who Made History by Sarah Prager

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