The Jayme Starr Podcast

Chilina Kennedy is a musical theater performer who has starred in some of the most iconic shows to date. For example, she has starred in Mamma Mia, Jesus Christ Superstar (Broadway Debut), and The Band's Visit. Additionally, Kennedy is most known for her work in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, where she starred as King for over 1,200 performances on Broadway. She even got to perform with her cast mates when Carole received a Kennedy Center Honor along side James Taylor, Sara Bareilles, and the late great, Aretha Franklin. In this episode, hear all about Kennedy's favorite moments in her career, what both of our favorite part of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is, and much more. 

Allie Meixner is a professional dancer who has danced in some of the most magical productions. She has worked with huge celebrities like Katy Perry and Pitbull on performances and music videos. Meixner was featured in hit shows such as Peepshow in Las Vegas and Hairspray Live! In this episode hear all about Allie's journey on how she got to where she is today. Plus, find out which hit Broadway musical she got perform at the Tony Awards with before making her Broadway debut in the same show. 

Carleigh Bettiol is a musical theater performer who has been featured in some of the most iconic shows. She has toured with shows like Beauty and The Beast and In the Heights. On Broadway, Bettiol has been featured in shows like Bandstand, Hamilton, and The Cher Show (along side several former podcast guests). Fans of Hamilton can catch her in the musical's Disney+ film, as she was part of the original company of the production. In this episode, get to know Carleigh and hear all about what she has accomplished thus far in her career. 

Lauren Spencer-Smith is a singer song writer originally from Canada. When it was time for season 18 of American Idol, she decided to share her talents with the states when she auditioned for the hit singing competition show. Once her experience with AI came to an end, Lauren has released new music including her album, Mixed Emotions which was released in March of 2020. In this episode, get here all about Lauren's American Idol journey and what she hopes to bring to the music scene in the future. 

Taylor Saxelby started off her career as a dancer where she got the opportunity to work with performers like R5 and Dierks Bentley. She then went on to model, and has been featured in commercials for the most popular cooperations in the country. Additionally, Saxelby has been influencing her 19,000 on Instagram. In this episode, hear all about the highlights and over the course of Taylor's career this far, as well as what she hopes to accomplish in the future. 

Samantha Peszek was watched by millions during the 2008 Olympic Games where she competed in Gymnastics with superstars like Alicia Sacramone, Shawn Johnson and Nastia Lukin. After a magical career in the gymnastics field and winning a silver medal at the Olympics, Peszek now works in the journalism field where she reports at all different kinds of sporting events. In this episode, hear all about her journey through the world of gymnastics as well as some of the highlights from her journalism career thus far. 

Claire Blackwelder is a musical theater lover who has performed in productions all her life. However, she is mostly known for her work in Nickelodeon's Power Rangers where she portrayed the role of the Purple Power Ranger. In addition to working with this franchise, Blackwelder has made appearances in projects such as 101 Ways to Get Rejected and Hillhead. In this episode, Claire and I debrief about all that she has accomplished throughout her life time and much more. 

Ali Hoxie is a journalist who viewers can catch every morning on Channel 7 Action News WXYZ in Detroit. In addition to working here in Metro Detroit, Hoxie has worked for new stations in Lima and Toledo, Ohio as well as Kansas City, Missouri. She is a proud alumni of Colombia College of Chicago where she studied journalism and minored in public relations. Getting the opportunity to work and cover stories in the Detroit area has been/is a dream come true for Hoxie. Make sure you catch her weekday mornings on Channel 7 Action News. 

Ashley Brown made her broadway debut as Belle in Beauty and the Beast. She then went on the be the original, Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins on Broadway and the national tour. For two years, Brown was flying over the heads of audiences eight times a week as everyone's favorite nanny that we have all fallen in love with over time. During her time, she worked with former podcast guest, Lila Coogan. Additionally, Ashley played my girl, Snow White in a concert version of my personal favorite Disney film of all time, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. In this episode, get to hear all about Brown's experiences working on such iconic Disney productions and bringing them to life on stage. 

Haley Ringo is a photographer who specializes in weddings. Her work has been displayed in several famous magazines like The Huffington Post, The Knot, and People. Besides photography, Ringo has a true passion for entertaining people which inspired her YouTube series, landed. On her show, she chats with several of her friends about their careers and other cool stuff they are into. Chatting with Haley was a blast! Enjoy the episode!