The Mess

On the final interview of Season 1, Jess sits down with long-time friend, Kelsey Ghabrial. The two share their very paralleled experience of becoming moms. Kelsey shares her unique experience - from finding out that she may not ever be able to conceive to getting pregnant with her daughter, giving birth, and navigating postpartum. The two discuss their shared battles with anxiety and OCD and how their friendship has become such a vital part of navigating motherhood.

Jess and Avalon met as contestants on Season 15 of American Idol. After making the Top 8, Avalon's life took a few crazy turns. On this week's episode of The Mess, the two sit down for an in-depth conversation about Avalon's journey. Tune in to hear her share her story about coming to LA to pursue music, coming out as queer (on her own terms) and being diagnosed with brain cancer at the age of just 26. From questioning the reason for her diagnosis to choosing to embrace life to the fullest, Avalon shares her very personal and very special experience. Enjoy!

Join Jess and her best friend Altagracia for some good old fashioned girl talk. Altagracia shares what it's like to search for love on the dating apps of today, what her ultimate "icks" are and even some antidotes from those dreaded disaster dates. Enjoy!

Jess sits down for an intimate interview with her husband - actor, creator & entrepreneur, Phillip Garcia. Jess and Phil take a deep dive into how they met each other, their "messy" first date and what it truly means to navigate marriage and co-parenting as a team. Enjoy!

Join Jess for an exclusive sit-down interview with singer/songwriter, Melanie Pfirrman, from the comfort of her living room. Not only does Jess and Melanie's story start long before some may think, but hear them unpack their unique and complicated journey as "frenemies". Growing up in the same city, being pitted against each other as children, only to become best friends in adulthood. In a vulnerable and honest conversation, Melanie discusses her journey of self-love and acceptance and what it means to pursue your dreams. Enjoy!

Meet your host, Jess Clark Garcia

On this mini-episode, Jess takes to the streets of Old Town Pasadena to ask strangers what their messiest moment is. Tune in to The Mess on Spotify, Apple & YouTube!

- The Mess Instagram: @messpod

- The Mess TikTok: @themesspod

- Jess' Twitter: @jessclarkgarcia

- Jess' Instagram: @jessclarkgarcia

- Jess' YouTube Channel: @ JessClarkMusic

The podcast that isn't afraid to get a little messy, Jess Clark Garcia’s The Mess brings you the good, the bad, the ugly and everything in between. Jess provides her guests with a safe space to unpack not only their messiest moments, but the most monumental. New episodes drop on Wednesdays - on Spotify, Apple & YouTube. Enjoy!

- The Mess Instagram: @messpod

- The Mess TikTok: @themesspod

- Jess' Twitter: @jessclarkgarcia

- Jess' Instagram: @jessclarkgarcia

- Jess' YouTube Channel: @ JessClarkMusic