Get Messy with Maddie

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. We also cover topics around personal growth, balancing masculine and feminine energies, and the significance of letting go and trusting the process in life and business.

— Introducing Stephanie Xenos: From Rocket Scientist to Wealth Expert

— Personal Journey: Overcoming Financial Struggles

— Empowering Women: The Importance of Financial Independence

— Navigating Financial Challenges and Resistance

— The Power of Community and Mentorship

— Making Big Life Decisions: Moving and Finances

— The Challenges of Starting a Business

— Healing and Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies

— Investing and Market Opportunities

— Navigating Finances in Partnerships

— Personal Growth and Ambitions

✨RESOURCES✨

· Ignite Strategy Session

· Monarch Money

· To Be Magnetic

✨Connect with Stephanie Xenos✨

Explore Stephanie’s Website | @stephanie_xenos

✨Connect with Maddie✨

Schedule a Call with Maddie | Explore Maddie’s Website @maddiemcguirecoaching | @maddiemcguire4

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 to different cities, how it’s harder to use the coaching tools you have on yourself, and how every actor hates the question “what have you done?” We dive into the grief of not being where you want in your career, the “gremlin” coaching technique, and why perfectionism just plain ol’ sucks. 

— Pursuing her career for half of her life and how her tactics have shifted

— Her therapist's metaphor for understanding self-worth 

— How success never comes in the form of a material item 

— The power of defining “your own lane” 

— The positive effects of her morning routine and wind-down routine 

— The major roadblock of perfectionism 

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Kelsey Boze is a union actress and certified coach who has lived in LA and NYC. She earned her bachelor’s degree in musical theatre from Point Park University in Pittsburgh and her coaching certification from The Life Purpose Institute in San Diego. She’s a struggling perfectionist, a cat mom, and a fellow redhead who isn’t afraid to get messy.

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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 fast-paced growth, burnout, restructuring her biz, needing to establish iron-clad boundaries, and making sure she never feels like an “employee” to her clients. Oh and she’s about to move to Paris where she literally manifested her dream apartment… we definitely think working out of a cute Parisian corner cafe beats a cubicle any day. 

— How she went from thinking she was climbing the corporate ladder to becoming a CEO

— Leaning into her client's strengths and emphasizing what feels good for them 

— Needing to establish that she’s a business owner rather than a “content creator” 

— Knowing it would be harder sitting in a cubicle the rest of her life vs. owning her business

— How realigning with herself helped her realign her business and its direction 

— Social media is one component of many that a business owner needs to think about

— She’s learned that done is better than perfect 

Resources Mentioned in the Episode 

Business Coach: Ashli Pollard of Team AP Consulting 

Mindset Coach: Amy McNabb of Actors Encouraged + Ambition Encouraged

Podcast Production Company: Fast Forward Productions

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Kalee Murrin is the founder of Sonder Social, a boutique marketing agency whose passion is helping women entrepreneurs and women-led brands share their stories with the world. She has an MBA in marketing and brings 9 years of industry experience to the table, working with her team to offer full-scope marketing management and strategic consulting across social media, blogging, and email marketing to clients across various industries.

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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, and the current reality of who you are. (Cue existential crisis). We question if she got “stuck” in LA, if men can be people pleasers, and are stand-up topics like her grandmother’s dementia or her sister's death are too much.

— The masochism of stand-up 

— Relationships going south make for great comedy 

— Being real on if you still align with your “past dreams” 

— Her asshole dog getting them booked on Cesar Milan’s show

— Does success come from luck, skill, timing, or connections

— How “I Got This” energy can lead to success 

— Surrendering to things not being the way “you want them to be” so you can make room for what’s meant for you 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Pretty Funny Women 

Groundling’s UCB

Amy McNabb - Actor’s Encouraged (Website) + Actor’s Encouraged (Instagram)

Podcast Production Company - Fast Forward Productions 

Sam Valentine - One Broke Actress 

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I am a dishwater European from Iowa with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Drake University.

I have trained at Groundlings, Second City and study at Lesly Kahn. I did stand up with Pretty Funny Women and made a lot of great connections. I have a background in improv which I performed for over 10 years and was on a house sketch team for a year. I play drums, piano, ride horses and I sing. I've been working with an Instagram agency and created content for Prose, JustFab, Lively, Maely's, Parade, SNOW, and Cerebral. Commercially, I've recently worked with Ora Organics, GoodCook, Harvest Church, Sonic, Amazon, Bobbie Baby Formula and Mojo. Theatrically I finished a short film this summer, Amnity and then proceeded to be a part of a 24 hour film festival in a short I Can’t Tell You. That’s the name

More importantly, I just got out of a relationship and ya girl's got a lot to prove. I'm talking face plastered all over everywhere. Let's haunt dreams baby.

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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, dealing with jealousy, being grateful for career opportunities, and how growing personally leads to growing as a professional performer. We reflect on the need to play characters who scare the crap out of us, how being a “good student” as an actor can make it hard to leave your homework at the door and be present (not to mention is exhausting), and how incredibly important it is to stay passionate about the work you’re doing. 

— Going from boy band pop star in the Philippines, to embracing the world of film in LA

— The beauty of the early stages of acting when your head isn’t full of voices 

— Taking some control back by producing his own work 

— The mental gymnastics of being in the entertainment industry 

— Getting to continuously redefine what success looks like 

— How good art finds the connection within others 

— The power of “tactics” when creating a character

Resources Mentioned in the Episode 

Savannah Singing Competiton: American Traditions Vocal CollectionMindset Coach: Amy McNabb of Actors Encouraged

Career Coach: Coaching With Laura

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Actor, Jaime Barcelon began his musical journey as an original member of the AWIT award winning singing group "RCS" formed by National Artist of the Philippines, Mr. C.

HIs debut solo show "The Heart of the Matter" was a success at The Gardenia in Los Angeles.

He was a quarterfinalist in the prestigious American Vocal Traditions Competition in Savannah, Georgia. As an actor he has appeared on network television shows such as Criminal Minds, American Auto, 9-1-1, Mom and more. He has performed with the nations first Asian American theater company- East West Players.

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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 reflects on the significance of maintaining boundaries, taking time off, not needing to monetize every hobby, and the value of having a support system including coaches and therapists. 

Join Alyssa as she explores her passion for building systems, managing projects, and supporting clients through personal and professional ebbs and flows.

— Understanding the WHY behind the systems that are built 

— Making an impact vs. just making money 

— Embracing her loud mission and letting it shine through her rebrand 

— Finding confidence to talk about her services and share how she can support 

— How investments in your business/self should feel a big “edgy” 

— The struggles of solopreneurs and larger companies with operations, systems and tech 

— The fear of losing something when using your voice and how to combat the fear 

Resources Mentioned in the Episode 

Business Mentor: Team AP Consulting 

Spiritual Mentor: Authentically Alyssa

Mindset Coach: Amy McNabb

Voiceover Class: Charlie Adler

Connect with Alyssa

Alyssa’s Website: Creating Freedom Agency

Instagram: @creatingfreedom.agency

Newsletter: The Backstage Pass

Alyssa’s Bio

Alyssa Schneider is the founder and CEO of Creating Freedom Agency. She specializes in empowering women-led businesses through streamlining operations and implementing innovative tech solutions. With over a decade of experience in operations management, sales, and human-centric services, she has dedicated her career to helping clients increase their profits while creating more freedom. She's passionate about expanding the impact of bold + ambitious women, ensuring their transformative work reaches those who need it most. By putting more wealth and power into the hands of women, she aims to drive meaningful change in our world. When she's not busy with clients you'll find her reading romantasy books, listening to Taylor Swift on repeat, and soaking up the summer sun on her Friday afternoons off.

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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 dancing on an international world tour. We dive into feeling lost as a teenager and losing momentum when she first arrived in LA. She mentions community being a foundational element of an actor's career and how she’s found it more difficult to create community in the new era of the industry. Yet, she’s embraced how she’ll “never figure out the industry” as it’s ever-evolving and she’s here for the ride. 

— Going from child actor to re-finding her path as an adult in the industry

— Difficult work experiences and how we’re taught to “push through it” 

— Entering her healing girl era and how she’s grounding in stillness

— AI’s threat to the voiceover industry and how robots are doing nails 

— Creating your own compass to follow as an artist 

— Her vocal injury and how health is more important than a job 

— Perseverance + enjoying where she’s at because she’s worked so damn hard 

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Alisha Mullally, a captivating talent from Berkeley with Nicaraguan and Italian roots, discovered her acting passion at 11. From embodying a young Juliette Binoche in "Bee Season" to starring in the Sony feature "12 Dogs of Christmas," Alisha's standout performances drew attention. After a global dance tour with Disney, she soared into the limelight as Sadie in Netflix's "13 Reasons Why," seamlessly blending her diverse heritage into her evolving career, spanning national commercials, network television/film and animated features most recently Disney Pixar’s Elemental, and animated TV shows like Transformer’s Earthspark, and Cartoon Network’s iScream. Alisha's dynamic presence leaves an indelible mark on the entertainment landscape.

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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, and the highs and lows of what true momentum feels like. We end on Maddie’s current challenges and unpacking her deep dark fears and roadblocks. Enjoy! 

— How to tell when you’re “sucking”  

— Learning how character work is the backbone for commercial VO

— Good storytelling is “serving” 

— A mini peek into getting “ready” before a job

— How to bring back the fun when you’re feeling the heat

— The urgency of VO and riding the wave of momentum 

— Maddie’s challenges in creating her animation reel 

— Maddie’s main fears and what keeps her up at night 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Carroll Kimble’s Website - Maddie’s Voiceover Coach 

Actors Encouraged - Maddie’s Mindset Coach 

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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 industry?”, “I want to make craploads of money and heard that’s possible with VO… is that true?”.... Among others. 

This is part one of a discussion where Bailey interviews Maddie on how she got started in voiceover and the difficulties of the beginning of her journey. We dip into the differences between the pre and post-landscape of the industry and how it’s changed the audition and “on-the-job” processes, how a community is vital for career growth, and getting clear on your expectations as you’re diving into VO is step one. 

— How Maddie got started in VO 

— The process of Maddie getting “hip pocketed” at her agency, DPN

— The golden days of voiceover + auditioning in person 

— How voiceover has changed since Covid

— Misconceptions people have about getting started in VO 

— Pivotal moments of Maddie’s career + how she overcame a slump(s)

— The importance of community 

— Getting clear on expectations for your VO career

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Carroll Kimble’s Website - Maddie’s Voiceover Coach 

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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, social media manager, and more. He stays open to his ever-evolving passions and isn’t afraid to pivot. We dive into what keeps him grounded amidst uncertainty, how he taps into his inner knowing to make powerful decisions when he doesn’t have clarity on what’s next, his resilience for moving on when he needs to, and not being afraid of tough conversations. 

I can’t wait for you to hang out with my dear friend, Andrew Wood. 

— Starting at a major creative agency and transitioning into smaller start-up 

— How to make marketing cheese sexy 

— Everytime you say “yes” you’re expanding your toolbox 

— How he understands his co-workers “work love language” 

— Not being afraid to bet on himself even when he’s taking a major leap 

— How everything is always temporary, good or bad

— His yearly birthday present to himself: visits with his psychic 

— The power of not defining yourself as one thing 

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