Vulnerable Podcast

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*Content Warning* In this episode, Hana Giraldo discusses experiencing childhood bullying. It may be triggering, and we encourage you all to take care of yourself. 

Today on Vulnerable, I sit down with the charismatic singer, songwriter, and actress Hana Giraldo. She also happens to be the daughter of rock icons Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo.

I first met Hana a few years ago, so it was great to catch up and learn what she is currently up to. At the time of our interview, Hana’s show Relatively Famous: Ranch Rules on E! was mid-season. Hana details what it was like to be working on a ranch with other celebrity offspring, embracing the whole experience and how she stayed grounded in a unique situation. Hana’s childhood was anything but normal. She grew up on tour with rockstar parents, yet their humble beginnings and creative spirits fostered Hana to grow into her own creative and independent direction. Even as a child, she designed merch for her mom. She later began writing songs for other artists, performing in music videos, and producing campy social media videos. 

Hana has experienced intense childhood bullying and people developing friendships with her to get close to her parents despite her creative success. Today, Hana has a serious radar on authenticity and is leaning more into her creative endeavors. Be on the lookout for a new EP from Hana! 

This episode highlights how expressing your unique perspective and voice will only ground you in confidence and self-love.

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Today on Vulnerable, I geek out with my favorite aerospace engineer Emily Calandrelli AKA The Space Gal. Emily shares her journey to becoming an Emmy-nominated science TV host and author. 

Growing up in the coal mine country of West Virginia, Emily was looking for a sustainable future and decided to pursue engineering. Amid her education, she fell in love with aerospace engineering and the different avenues she was able to educate and raise awareness. Today, Emily is the Host and Co-Executive Production of Emily’s Wonder Lab on Netflix AND Host and Executive Producer of Fox’s Xploration Outer Space. Emily, through her writing and speaking events, wants to inspire more females to pursue STEM careers. 

Brendan and I got to ask Emily all of our space and education-related questions as Emily has been a source of inspiration to our own daughters. Emily shares how she has navigated being a female in a male-dominated industry and why this new era of space exploration and tourism is out of this world!

Emily is a shooting star of inspiration. This episode highlights how you can create your own unique career despite industry standards. 

Follow Emily @thespacegal on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. Watch Emily’s Wonder Lab on Netflix and Xploration Outer Space on Fox. You can Pre-Order Reach for the Stars here. Be sure to check out Ada Lace Adventures Chapter Books here. You can also watch Emily’s kid-friendly science experience to do at home on her YouTube Channel.

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Today on Vulnerable, I invite the hilarious duo, Syd and Olivia, to share their journey to becoming TikTok comedy queens! Syd and Olivia have always wanted to perform, write, and create comedic stories. They met and began to collaborate when they were just tweens. Fast forward to today they currently have a show, The Generational Talk Show, on Ellen Tube and are hosts of Syd and Olivia Talk Sh*t podcast. They have skyrocketed TikTok success with their hilarious sketches and have new work in development.

What’s so awesome about Syd and Olivia is that they have a clear vision for their comedy, but that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily been easy. Syd, Olivia, and I reflect on what it's like to be a woman in comedy. They share their journey to get representation and how they’ve created a space online for their artistic endeavors when traditional spaces are slow to open up. Syd and Olivia are a DREAM TEAM and truly hilarious! Seriously you will be laughing out loud. This episode highlights how important it is to believe in yourself and create the art you want to see in the world. 

Be sure to follow Syd and Olivia @sydandolivia on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. Don’t forget to check out The Generational Talk Show on Ellen Tube and Syd and Olivia Talk Sh*t podcast. You can also engage with other series they have created on their website.

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Today on Vulnerable, I invite Will Friedle to share the journey of his long career in acting. Will shares how he started acting as a kid in New York City and how he wasn’t the first Eric Matthews cast on Boy Meets World. Will also discusses his journey with anxiety and how he structures his lifestyle to mitigate anxiety spirals. 

Will and I reflect on our time doing Kim Possible together and our shared love for voice acting. Will talks about how he transitioned from live-action acting to exclusively voice acting and how he really enjoys interacting in the diverse world of voice actors. Brendan Rooney (AKA my husband) also joins in the conversation (he’ll be a part of every episode). This episode highlights Will and I’s long-standing friendship. There also *MIGHT* be a special announcement at the end of the episode…

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Today on Vulnerable, I get to chat with TikTok and YouTube star, Peet Montzingo! Peet is best known for his TikTok content about the ominous Hotel Cecil, as well as his beloved videos with his mom and family.

Peet opens up about his unique childhood as the only above average height person in a family of little people. He describes the challenges and joys of growing up with a different family experience, and the meaning of his new book, “Little Imperfections: A Tall Tale of Growing Up Different.” He also shares his craziest Hotel Cecil sightings and the controversies that surround the hotel.

How many boy bands was Peet in? Why is he banned from going inside Hotel Cecil? Would he ever film a reality TV show with his family? Join us now!

You can follow Peet @peetmontzingo on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, and subscribe to his YouTube @PeetMontzingo. You can purchase his book, “Little Imperfections: A Tall Tale of Growing Up Different,” here.

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Today on Vulnerable, I am joined by comedic powerhouse, Kate Flannery. Kate is best known for portraying the iconic Meredith Palmer in The Office. We talk about her experience going from a theater kid to a TV actor, the reason her mom didn’t let her act as a child, aging in Hollywood, the traumatic event that led her to saying yes to Dancing with the Stars and more. Being a phenomenal entertainer who seems to never stop moving, we also chat about her upcoming appearances, including her Christmas tour with Jane Lynch. 

What was Kate's favorite stunt on The Office? Why did dealing with grief help her as a performer? Did she enjoy working with Steve Carell? Join us now!

You can follow Kate at @therealkateflannery on Instagram and @kateflannery on Twitter.

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Today on Vulnerable, I get to chat with the one and only Anneliese van der Pol! Anneliese is an actress and singer best known for her role as Chelsea Daniels on “That’s So Raven” and “Raven’s Home,” as well as her time as Belle on Broadway’s “Beauty and the Beast.”

She opens up about her experiences on “That’s So Raven” and shares what it was like reprising her role for “Ravens Home.” She also talks about her relationship with Raven-Symoné, her Hollywood hookups, and why child actors are such easy targets for substance abuse.

What role in “That’s So Raven” did Anneliese initially audition for? Which Disney star taught Anneliese about sex? Join us to find out!

You can follow Anneliese van der Pol on Instagram at @anneliesevanderpol.

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It's a Nickelodeon vs. Disney showdown today on Vulnerable! I get to chat with my long time friend and colleague, Daniella Monet. After making her mark on Nickelodeon with her iconic role as Trina Vega in Victorious, Daniella went on to new adventures, including getting married and starting a beautiful family. From Nickelodeon to ABC, you've seen her work her magic all across television.

We talk about mom life, becoming vegan, and reconnecting with old castmates. We even get to reminisce about memories from working on a movie together and what it was like shooting at the iconic High School Musical school.

What ACTUALLY happened to Click Five? Why did Daniella almost flake on the first date with her husband? How was she part of the inspiration for the Vulnerable Podcast? Join us now!

You can follow Daniella on Instagram at @daniellamonet, @daniellasdigest, and @kinderbeautybox, and on TikTok at @daniellamonet. Check out her websites at daniellasdigest.com and kinderbeauty.com.

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Today on Vulnerable, I get to catch up with a fellow mom and hilariously entertaining content creator, Whitney Leavitt! Whitney is famously known for being a part of Utah’s MomTok. She opens up about the Tinder scandal, the swingers rumors, and what it’s like to deal with criticism in the public eye. We also talk about her future goals and how she plans to transition from TikTok to a traditional Hollywood actress.

Were ALL MomTok couples swinging? How did she get past the Tinder scandal with her husband? Is there a MomTok reality show in the works?? Tune in now to find out!

You can follow Whitney @whitleavitt on Instagram and YouTube, and @whitneyleavitt on TikTok.

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*Content Warning* In this episode, Alyson Stoner and I discuss the realities of child labor and the exposure child actors experience. We do discuss different traumas we experienced. It may be triggering, and we encourage you all to take care of yourself. 

Today on Vulnerable, I sit down with the incomparable multi-disciplinary artist in my most vulnerable conversation to date: actress, singer, dancer Alyson Stoner.

Alyson and I share our experiences of growing up as child actors. As adults, we have been working hard to unpack it all and advocate for current and future child actors. This episode isn’t a salacious conversation, rather a sobering insight behind the curtain of fame. Alyson’s passion for advocacy has prompted her to work with a team of experts to create modules that educate and protect child actors. 

Beyond being a multi-disciplinary artist, published author, and global speaker, Alyson and I discuss how she Co-Founded Movement Genius, a digital platform using movement to improve mental and emotional health. Alyson and the Movement Genius team are incredibly generous and offer Vulnerable listeners 30 Day Free Trial of Movement Genius. Please use this link: https://bit.ly/3iOP32Z to access the 30 Day Free Trial.

Follow Alyson @alysonstoner on Instagram and TikTok. You can also follow Movement Genius @movementgenius on Instagram. To learn more about Movement Genius, go here. To access the 30 Day Free Trial of Moment Genius go here.

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