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Ayn Gailey (ayngailey.com)(FB:@ayngailey)(IG:@ayngailey)(TW:@AynGailey)is an accomplished writer in multiple mediums. We discuss her process and among so many topics. This is her quote from her website and I think it sums Ayn up pretty darn well. "This is where I honor that quiet is stronger than loud; that substance will always trump status; that real leaders don't obsess over creating more followers (because they're busy creating more leaders). This is also where I share work that I create for myself and others, with some rumination and occasional lolly-gagging along the way.  Other writers, artists, and intellectuals will be invited to do the same in The Honest Q & A's.  Until our paths cross again, please make yourself at home." Ladies and Gentleman, Ayn Gailey. Enjoy! 

Ashley Brown (IG:@ashleybrown9) TW:@ashleybrown9)(FB: @AshleyBrownonline)(ashleybrownonline.com) originated the title role in “Mary Poppins” on Broadway for which she received Outer Critics, Drama League and Drama Desk nominations for Best Actress.  Ms. Brown also starred as Mary Poppins in the national tour of Mary Poppins where she garnered a 2010 Garland award for “Best Performance in a Musical”. Ms. Brown’s other Broadway credits include Belle in "The Beauty and The Beast", and she has starred in the national tour of Disney's "On The Record". Ashley recently returned to the Lyric Opera of Chicago to star in the role of Laurey in “Oklahoma”.   She previously played Magnolia opposite Nathan Gunn in Francesca Zembello’s “Showboat” at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

Ashley has performed with virtually all of the top orchestras in North America including the Boston Pops, the New York Philharmonic, The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra at Disney Hall, The Pittsburgh Symphony, the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall (three times), Fort Worth Symphony, the Cincinnati Pops, Philadelphia Orchestra (two times), the Milwaukee Symphony, the Indianapolis Symphony (three times), Seattle Symphony, the Houston Symphony, Vancouver Symphony, and the Philly Pops. She has also performed with the BBC orchestra opposite Josh Groban.

Ashley made her solo concert debut at The Kennedy Center as part of Barbara Cook’s Spotlight Series, and has appeared in New York City at prestigious venues including Feinstein’s at the Regency and Birdland.  Other projects include a star turn at the La Jolla Playhouse in a production of “Limelight”,  “Sound of Music” at the St. Louis MUNY which garnered her a Kevin Kline award, and her own PBS special called “Ashley Brown: Call Me Irresponsible” which received a PBS Telly Award. Ms. Brown’s long awaited album of Broadway and American Songbook standards is available on Ghostlight/Sony. Ashley is a graduate of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.

Ashley Brown (IG:@ashleybrown9) TW:@ashleybrown9)(FB: @AshleyBrownonline)(ashleybrownonline.com) originated the title role in “Mary Poppins” on Broadway for which she received Outer Critics, Drama League and Drama Desk nominations for Best Actress.  Ms. Brown also starred as Mary Poppins in the national tour of Mary Poppins where she garnered a 2010 Garland award for “Best Performance in a Musical”. Ms. Brown’s other Broadway credits include Belle in "The Beauty and The Beast", and she has starred in the national tour of Disney's "On The Record". Ashley recently returned to the Lyric Opera of Chicago to star in the role of Laurey in “Oklahoma”.   She previously played Magnolia opposite Nathan Gunn in Francesca Zembello’s “Showboat” at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

Ashley has performed with virtually all of the top orchestras in North America including the Boston Pops, the New York Philharmonic, The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra at Disney Hall, The Pittsburgh Symphony, the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall (three times), Fort Worth Symphony, the Cincinnati Pops, Philadelphia Orchestra (two times), the Milwaukee Symphony, the Indianapolis Symphony (three times), Seattle Symphony, the Houston Symphony, Vancouver Symphony, and the Philly Pops. She has also performed with the BBC orchestra opposite Josh Groban.

Ashley made her solo concert debut at The Kennedy Center as part of Barbara Cook’s Spotlight Series, and has appeared in New York City at prestigious venues including Feinstein’s at the Regency and Birdland.  Other projects include a star turn at the La Jolla Playhouse in a production of “Limelight”,  “Sound of Music” at the St. Louis MUNY which garnered her a Kevin Kline award, and her own PBS special called “Ashley Brown: Call Me Irresponsible” which received a PBS Telly Award. Ms. Brown’s long awaited album of Broadway and American Songbook standards is available on Ghostlight/Sony. Ashley is a graduate of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.

Clayton Howe (IG: @inclaynation) Happy 2021!! We made it. Another year. Another beautiful opportunity to grow, love, and live. I hope this episode will spark a new thought in you towards your happiness and goals!! Enjoy! 

Marc Winski(IG:@marcwinski)(TW:@marcwinski)(TT:@marcwinski) is a professional actor/singer/motivational speaker in NYC and a person who stutters. Marc and I chat about it all from acting to stuttering. He has a fantastic way of educating those on stuttering. I hope you enjoy the chat!

Marc Winski(IG:@marcwinski)(TW:@marcwinski)(TT:@marcwinski) is a professional actor/singer/motivational speaker in NYC and a person who stutters. Marc and I chat about it all from acting to stuttering. He has a fantastic way of educating those on stuttering. I hope you enjoy the chat!

Josh Strickland (IG:@joshuajstrick)(joshstrickland.com) is a native of Charleston, South Carolina. In 2006, Strickland created the leading role of Tarzan in Disney's Tarzan – The Broadway Musical on Broadway. In 2009, he made his starring Las Vegas debut in PEEPSHOW at Planet Hollywood Casino & Resort while concurrently co-starring in the hit E! reality show Holly's World. Strickland debuted his first single "Report to the Floor", which skyrocketed to the top five on the iTunes Dance Charts the first week of it's release, followed by "Last Dance". In 2013, Strickland joined the cast of Vegas! The Show at the Planet Hollywood Casino & Resort in Las Vegas in a starring role. Mr. Strickland recently appeared in an all-star cast at the Royal Albert Hall in London with Disney's Broadway Hits. In May 2017, he will be reprising his role as Tarzan in Disney's Musical Tarzan in Oberhausen Germany at the Stage Metronom Theater.

Josh Strickland (IG:@joshuajstrick)(joshstrickland.com) is a native of Charleston, South Carolina. In 2006, Strickland created the leading role of Tarzan in Disney's Tarzan – The Broadway Musical on Broadway. In 2009, he made his starring Las Vegas debut in PEEPSHOW at Planet Hollywood Casino & Resort while concurrently co-starring in the hit E! reality show Holly's World. Strickland debuted his first single "Report to the Floor", which skyrocketed to the top five on the iTunes Dance Charts the first week of it's release, followed by "Last Dance". In 2013, Strickland joined the cast of Vegas! The Show at the Planet Hollywood Casino & Resort in Las Vegas in a starring role. Mr. Strickland recently appeared in an all-star cast at the Royal Albert Hall in London with Disney's Broadway Hits. In May 2017, he will be reprising his role as Tarzan in Disney's Musical Tarzan in Oberhausen Germany at the Stage Metronom Theater.

Danielle Wade (IG:@daniewade)Proud Canadian. Winner of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Over The Rainbow.’ Broadway: Mean Girls (Standby Cady/Janis). Tour: The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy). Select Regional Credits: Stratford Festival’s The Music Man (Marian Paroo), From Here to Eternity (Lorene), Into The Woods (Cinderella). We cover a little bit of everything from entertainment dreams to Mean Girls. Enjoy!

Danielle Wade (IG:@daniewade)Proud Canadian. Winner of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Over The Rainbow.’ Broadway: Mean Girls (Standby Cady/Janis). Tour: The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy). Select Regional Credits: Stratford Festival’s The Music Man (Marian Paroo), From Here to Eternity (Lorene), Into The Woods (Cinderella). We cover a little bit of everything from entertainment dreams to Mean Girls. Enjoy!