Having a Laugh

Actor and content creator Aubrie Alexander shares her TikTok journey, tackling the ups and downs of the entertainment world while keeping it real. She opens up about mental health, neuro-spiciness, and the importance of self-care. Aubrie goes on to chat about her family's industry roots, playing Dungeons and Dragons during lockdown, and her autism and ADHD diagnoses. Plus, the episode ends with some fun rapid-fire questions!

Aubrie Alexander: Tik Tok

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In this special BFF episode, Shayla Tharp and Sarah Coffey dive into their long-time friendship, Sarah's career, and their mutual obsession with Jersey Shore and Tarot Card readings. They get real about societal pressures, the magic of therapy, and their proud journeys of self-discovery and healing. They also spill on their favorite shows like Sex and the City, The Mole, and their go-to karaoke jams!

Sarah Coffey - sarah_coffey88

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Dr. Rebekah Louisa-Smith, founder of the Film Festival Doctor, discusses her journey into the world of film festivals and the importance of mental health in the industry. She emphasizes the need for a strategy when entering film festivals, provides tools to cope with rejection, and offers advice on self-care and finding support!

Check her out with the links below

https://www.thefilmfestivaldoctor.com/dr-rebekah-louisa-smith/
Insta: @rebekahfilmdr

Shayla - @shaylatharp_
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Join us for a captivating episode as we sit down with the incredibly talented actress, Ayvianna Snow! From her standout performances in Burnt Flowers, The Convent, and How to Kill Monsters, to her advocacy work with Equity, Ayvianna takes us on a journey through the multifaceted world of acting and artistic expression.

In this candid conversation, we explore Ayvianna's path to becoming a scream queen, her fearless approach to nude modeling, and how she's a fan of Taylor Swift! We delve into industry challenges, discussing everything from audition nerves to the importance of arts funding in sustaining creative endeavors.

Find us:
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Shayla - @shaylatharp_
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Today, we're hanging out with Lizze Gordon, sharing stories from her journey through acting to writing and directing.  We'll laugh about the importance of keeping it real in your creative hustle and the struggle of juggling passion projects with paying the bills. From dishing on the ins and outs of vlogging to spilling tea on networking in the biz, we cover it all. We also chat about Lizze's adventures in horror and comedy, and how she's rocking the balancing act of work and mom life. So grab a snack, kick back, and get ready for some real talk about podcasting, staying sober, and kicking self-doubt to the curb!

Lizze Insta: lizze.gordon
Lizze Youtube: @LizzeGordonVlogs

Shayla - @shaylatharp_
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Actor and comedian Misha Whalen dishes on her entertainment journey, from Law and Order SVU to Saturday Night Live. She shares insights on balancing work and motherhood, the importance of networking, and her transition from stand-up to stand-in. We gossip about auditions, celebs, and admiration for fellow character actors. She also touches on writing, and her experience during the industry strike.  Follow her on social media for updates on her upcoming projects!

Insta: @mishawhalen
Twitter: @mishawhalen

Shayla - @shaylatharp_
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From battling scleroderma and pulmonary hypertension, Haley Pilkington has seen the highs and lows of the healthcare world – high blood pressure, but make it fashion!

In this episode, join us for a rollercoaster ride through diagnosis dramas, medical gaslighting, and becoming your own healthcare hero.

Haley Pilkington - @hpilkington22

Shayla - @shaylatharp_
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Today's episode is a bit more random, as we're diving into our current feelings and how we're navigating them. I mean this gets REAL. The real depression, the real rejections, and the real toxic positivity that can overwhelm you. 

And for those of you that want to hear Shayla, Haley and Alex talk even more, they've got their own podcast called Save it For the Stage! Anywhere you find podcasts. 

Shayla - @shaylatharp_
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After six years apart, the band's back together! Shayla Tharp and Kristen Johnston have joined forces again, discussing various topics such as the way they met, struggles with addiction, unlearning bad habits, the hope for Gen Z, possible items taken from the sets of TV shows (ALLEGEDLY), friendship with Kathy Griffin, and even enduring a deserted island with John Lithgow.  If you enjoy conversations about the acting industry and navigating real-life hurdles, this is the perfect place for you!  

Kristen:  https://www.threads.net/@thekristenjohnston?hl=en

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SALTBURN! It's all anyone has been talking about lately, so of course I wanted to take a look and review it. This week's episode is short and sweet, discussing the moments I loved and didn't love in this film, and why I think it's rather special. So listen along if you want to delve into this comedy thriller with me! 

Shayla - @shaylatharp_
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