That One (Blank) Friend

What is postpartum depression really like? What does it feel to be a mother that's really in the trenches with depression? An honest, hilarious and insightful conversation with comedian and 'accidental activist', Angelina Spicer.

Strap in kids, this is a good one.

Her movement and also the title of her documentary, "The Push For Permission" is not only a love letters to all mamas, but a call to action to raise awareness to PPD and hopefully shed the stigma it brings.

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ABOUT ANGELINA:

Comedian, Creator and “Me-Time” enthusiast Angelina Spicer has built an impressive online presence with her viral comedy sketches. It began as she portrayed Tyra Banks, Beyonce and Nicki Minaj on the Disney web-series Electric Spoofaloo. Her viral success catapulted her career from phone screens to the silver screen, when she appeared in several episodes of hit talk show THE REAL, as well as playing a crazy mix of characters on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, and CONAN. Many of her sidesplitting skits have been featured on Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Funny Or Die, WorldStar Hip Hop, Essence magazine, and have been tweeted by countless celebrities including Shonda Rhimes, Taraji P. Henson and Taylor Swift.

Angelina became an outspoken advocate for maternal mental health, when she was released from a psychiatric hospital for treatment of Postpartum Depression. It was then that her journey to remove the stigma from the shame from PPD began.

The documentary film she is developing 'The Push for Permission' will address her twelve month struggle with postpartum depression. Much like her live standup comedy shows, the film is slated to hilariously depict Spicer’s awkward transition into motherhood, her ridiculous race to return to work, complete denial of her postpartum struggles, her acceptance, recovery and triumphs over the illness.

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GUEST LINKS:

INSTAGRAM: @angelinaspicer

TWITTER: @angelinaspicer

TIK TOK: @funnyangelinaspicer

DONATE TO DOCUMENTARY: Push for Permission Doc

FOLLOW ‘Push for Permission’ Movement & Doc: The Push for Permission on IG

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HOST: @saudiarashed

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Tickets for my solo show are here for 'Release and Let Go: A Journey of Solo Artists' show streaming live November 7th at the Whitefire Theatre.

What is required to become a foster parent? What happens if you're decide your path to parenthood is through fostering and adopting?

In this episode, we talk we my friend Kafele Khalfani on his decision to become a foster parent and the journey to adopting his son.

GUEST LINKS:

INSTAGRAM: @kafelekhalfani

TWITTER: @kafele

Please Subscribe to That One (Blank) Friend on Apple Podcasts & Spotify and follow us on on Social Media

HOST: @saudiarashed

SHOW: @thatoneblankfriend

WEBSITE: SaudiaRashed.com

To purchase a ticket for my solo show click here for 'Release and Let Go: A Journey of Solo Artists' show streaming live October 4th at the Whitefire Theatre.

How does one pivot from the tech world into creating a grassroots campaign that uses comedic nonpartisan content to help get out the vote campaign for Wisconsin?

In my conversation with content creator Kristin Brey we discuss the origin of her platform 'Below the Fold' and her current project, the 'As Goes Wisconsin' campaign, which has been focusing on increasing voter turnout for all 2020 elections. These platforms showcase her incredible gift for creating, smart, funny, and easily digestible video content for the masses.

GUEST LINKS:

As Goes Wisconsin Website

Below The Fold Website

INSTAGRAM: @asgoeswisconsin

@kristinbrey

TWITTER: @asgoeswisconsin

FACEBOOK; As Goes Wisconsin

Click here to help support the interns behind As Goes Wisconsin

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HOST: @saudiarashed

SHOW: @thatoneblankfriend

WEBSITE: SaudiaRashed.com

Purchase a ticket here for 'Release and Let Go: A Journey of Solo Artists' show streaming live October 4th at the Whitefire Theatre.

Our first BONUS episode! In this short yet dynamic conversation. Episode 6 guest James Rhodimer discusses the evolution of his passion project "Apocalypse Playground"Guest Links;

Website: BrashStudios.com

INSTAGRAM: @brashstudios

YOUTUBE: Brash Studios

You can find episodes of Apocalyptic Playground here

Show Links:

INSTAGRAM: @saudiarashed

INSTAGRAM: @thatoneblankfriend

WEBSITE: SaudiaRashed.com

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How does one randomly fall into owning a business that makes sex dolls? Turns out, it's very close to his roots. A conversation with friend & filmmaker James Rhodimer. We discuss the story behind the business, the artistry involved in this particular part of the sex industry and the people that buy them.

Guest Links;

Website: BrashStudios.com

INSTAGRAM: @brashstudios

YOUTUBE: Brash Studios

Show Links:

INSTAGRAM: @saudiarashed

INSTAGRAM: @thatoneblankfriend

WEBSITE: SaudiaRashed.com

Subscribe to That One (Blank Friend) on iTunes

A conversation with actress/audiobook narrator/ multilingual artist Deepti Gupta. She discuses her childhood in Delhi, growing up in a conservative culture that's eager to see her settle down in marriage; as well as her journey through Singapore and eventually to the United States. All the while acclimating to new cultures each step of the way.

Guest Links:

Website: DeeptiGupta.com

Audiobook Website: DeeptiGuptaNarrates.com

FACEBOOK: TheDeeptiGupta

TWITTER: @thedeeptigupta

INSTAGRAM: @thedeeptigupta

PODCAST: Josh Ke Saath

Show Links:

INSTAGRAM: @saudiarashed

INSTAGRAM: @thatoneblankfriend

WEBSITE: SaudiaRashed.com

Subscribe to That One (Blank Friend) on iTunes

What happens upon the discovery that you have an eating disorder?

Actress/Comedienne & self-love advocate Caro Brooks discusses her relationship with anorexia, binge eating, and the revelations within her family dynamic that put her on the road to recovery.

Guest Links:

WEBSITE: carobrooks.com

INSTAGRAM: @ireallycaro

SKETCH COMEDY IG: @passengerstheshow

Show Links:

INSTAGRAM: @saudiarashed

INSTAGRAM: @thatoneblankfriend

WEBSITE: SaudiaRashed.com

Subscribe to That One (Blank Friend) on iTunes

What is like to realize that the religion you were born and raised into, and the the basis of your entire life, is not what you thought it was? Our conversation with life coach and podcast host Amy Logan discusses what it's like to navigate through a crisis in faith.

Amy Logan, the host of the Exmormonology Podcast and Certified Life Coach, knows that churches can be wrong, outcasts can be right and life is rarely black and white. She offers soft landings for those falling wide awake. Through inspiring podcasts, provocative questions, and one on one coaching, she opens space for healing conversations to take place with "been there, survived that" truisms to soften the fall.

Guest Links:

WEBSITE: AmyLoganLife.com

INSTAGRAM: @amyloganlife

FACEBOOK: Amy Logan Life

PODCAST: Subscribe to Exmormon-ology Podcast on iTunes

Show Links:

INSTAGRAM: @saudiarashed

INSTAGRAM: @thatoneblankfriend

WEBSITE: SaudiaRashed.com

Subscribe to That One (Blank Friend) on iTunes

What is it like when your childhood passion intersects with your career?

A conversation with puppeteer, actor and singer Christian Anderson as he discusses his transition from Broadway into his burgeoning career as a puppeteer.

Christian's television work currently includes 'Kidding' on Showtime, 'Crank Yankers' on MTV, and 'Life In Pieces' on CBS.

Find Christian at:

www.pandersonium.com

www.irasings.com

That One (Blank Friend) Website

Instagram: @thatoneblankfriend

Twitter: @thatoneblankfr1

What happens once you get the diagnosis? Interview with friend and fellow actress Kimberly Dooley on her journey from breast cancer diagnosis to recovery and how it's changed her lifestyle and outlook.

About Kimberly:

Kimberly Dooley is an L.A. native who graduated from the prestigious UCLA Theatre Conservatory, with honors. You can see Kimberly in the upcoming film Deadly Cyber Bully releasing later this year. She is a familiar face in many national commercials and Kimberly has also been successful on the small screen, appearing on several television shows including Dear White People, S.W.A.T, Days of Our Lives, CSI:NY. She recently started her own production company, Big Spirit Productions. The Dreamers series is the flagship project for the company, which was written, produced, directed by and starring Kimberly. Dreamers will be released in the Fall of 2020 .

Instagram and Facebook: @kimberlydooley

Twitter: @1kimberlydooley