Not (Blank) Enough podcast

Not (Blank) Enough

Grasie Mercedes

Candid conversations between host Grasie Mercedes and her guests exploring how it feels to be not (blank) enough. We dive deep into the lives of our guests and the root of their insecurities and discuss what good (or bad) has come from this view of themselves. Our goal is to provide a space where people can feel less alone.

55 Episodes

52. Nicole Byer : Not Vulnerable Enough
8/23/2022
53:21
Improv. Drawing. Shot put. "A person who's thankful for each crumb of work she gets," Nicole Byer, talks about discovering she has ADHD, expressing confidence, being resourceful, stealing chapstick, and more in this fun conversation with Grasie Mercedes in an episode they titled, Not Vulnerable Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: nicolebyer Why Won't You Date Me? Podcast THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It really helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow NOT (BLANK) ENOUGH on Instagram Check out our playlist on YouTube A transcript of this episode is available here. You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022 Gumption Pictures
51. Lamar Woods: Not Hard Enough
8/16/2022
52:52
Comedy Writing. Battle Rap. Grand Crew. Writer, musician and performer Lamar Woods talks about growing up a Jehovah's Witness, dating, being sensitive in the hip-hop rap scene, and more in this honest conversation with Grasie Mercedes in an episode they titled, Not Hard Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: Prophmatic It's A Party: https://www.itsapartythefilm.com/ THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It really helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow NOT (BLANK) ENOUGH on Instagram Check out our playlist on YouTube A transcript of this episode is available here. You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022 Gumption Pictures
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50. Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins: Not Surrendering Enough
8/9/2022
54:43
Creating what you want, understanding energy, turning jealousy into inspiration. Actor, public speaker and podcast host Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins explores imposter syndrome, self-confidence, and being a control freak in this powerful conversation with Grasie Mercedes that they titled Not Surrendering Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: ABFJ Trials To Triumphs podcast THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It really helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow NOT (BLANK) ENOUGH on Instagram Check out our playlist on YouTube A transcript of this episode is available here. You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022 Gumption Pictures
49. Aaron Jennings : Not Secure Enough
8/2/2022
55:33
Private schools, public speaking, people-watching. Artist and Creator Aaron Jennings discusses what it was like growing up with actor parents, socioeconomic diversity, being a social chameleon, challenging his craft as an actor, and more in this lively conversation with Grasie Mercedes they titled, Not Secure Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: aarontaylorjennings THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It really helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow NOT (BLANK) ENOUGH on Instagram Check out our playlist on YouTube A transcript of this episode is available here. You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022 Gumption Pictures
48. Melissa Fumero : Not Funny Enough
7/26/2022
1:02:07
Comedy acting, Latina casting, TV directing. Actor-Director Melissa Fumero shares her feelings about being Latina who is not fluent in Spanish, ballet and body image, colorism in casting, becoming a director, and more in this personal conversation with Grasie Mercedes they titled, Not Funny Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: melissafumero Stolen Hearts (short film with Phil Agusta Jackson) THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It really helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow NOT (BLANK) ENOUGH on Instagram Check out our playlist on YouTube A transcript of this episode is available here. You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022 Gumption Pictures
47. Carl Tart : Not Respected Enough
7/19/2022
1:00:49
L.A. schooling. Improv comedy. Grand Crew. Comedian, actor, writer Carl Tart, talks about moving from rural Mississippi to Los Angeles as a child, navigating gangs, playing sports, how he found his voice as a comedian, and more in this intimate conversation with Grasie Mercedes in an episode they titled, Not Respected Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: Big Carl Tart Gossip Kings Podcast: https://apple.co/3H4xC9Q THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It really helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow NOT (BLANK) ENOUGH on Instagram Check out our playlist on YouTube A transcript of this episode is available here. You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022 Gumption Pictures
Not Blank Enough Season 3 Trailer
7/13/2022
1:24
Nicole Byer, Melissa Fumero, Carl Tart, Aaron Jennings, Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins and Lamar Woods are the guests on this very special season of Not Blank Enough starting July 19, 2022. Grasie explores the universal theme of "not-enough-ness" with each guest through incredible and honest conversations that finish with them working together to name the episode. THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It really helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow NOT (BLANK) ENOUGH on Instagram @notblankenoughpod Check out our playlist on YouTube You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022 Gumption Pictures
46. Not Good / Talented Enough
7/6/2021
31:28
Imposter Syndrome. Insecurities. Arrival Fallacy. In this bonus episode, Grasie Mercedes features captivating and candid moments themed around the universal feelings of Not Good Enough or Not Talented Enough. Each clip is pulled from a full conversation from the last two seasons of guests sharing their truth on Not Blank Enough. EPISODES: e010: Not In Control Enough, Jacey Duprie e001: Not Good Enough, Marie Forleo e026: Not Good Enough, Adrianna Guevara Adarme e015: Not Understood Enough, Tawny Newsome e016: Not Smart Enough, Bobak Ferdowsi e019: Not Doing Enough, Mandana Dayani e030: Not Fearless Enough, Amy Landecker e040: Not Anything Enough, Riki Lindhome e042: Not Satisfied Enough, Malcolm-Jamal Warner e038: Not Doing Enough, Nico Santos e027: Not Disciplined Enough, Tony Okungbowa e012: Not Talented Enough, Oliver Stark e024: Not Confident Enough, Damien Fahey THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It really helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow NOT (BLANK) ENOUGH on Instagram @notblankenoughpod Check out our playlist on YouTube You can contact us at [email protected] © 2021 Gumption Pictures
45. Not Latinx / American Enough
6/29/2021
28:18
Stereotypes. Colorism. Racism. In this special episode, Grasie Mercedes curates a collection of powerful and moving moments of feeling Not Latinx or American Enough. Each clip is pulled from a full conversation over two full seasons of guests sharing their truth on Not Blank Enough. EPISODES: e014: Not Patient Enough, Michael Trevino e035: Not Dominican Enough, Rocio Mendez & Mercedes Ilarraza e008: Not Latinx Enough, Carlos Santos & Raiza Licea e039: Not Late Enough, Julissa Contreras e022: Not Disabled Enough, Danielle Perez e016: Not Smart Enough, Bobak Ferdowsi e038: Not Doing Enough, Nico Santos e036: Not American Enough, Chriselle Lim e037: Not Indian Enough, Parvesh Cheenae018: Not Perfect Enough, Sazan Hendrix THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It really helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow NOT (BLANK) ENOUGH on Instagram @notblankenoughpod You can contact us at [email protected] Check out our playlist on YouTube. © 2021 Gumption Pictures
44. Not Man / Queer Enough
6/22/2021
33:29
Sexuality. Toxic Masculinity. Gender Identity. Grasie Mercedes shares highlights of honest, vulnerable and personal discussions around the experience of feeling Not Man or Queer enough. Each clip is pulled from a full conversation that Grasie had with a guest over the past two seasons of NOT BLANK ENOUGH. EPISODES: e031: Not Man Enough, Lazarus Lynch e012: Not Talented Enough, Oliver Stark e021: Not Conventional Enough, Nicky Endres e002: Not Male Enough, Dave Holmes e007: Not Safe Enough, Kenton Chen e034: Not Powerful Enough, Jenny Yang e024: Not Confident Enough, Damien Fahey e025: Not Calm Enough, Jonathan Van Ness e009: Not Queer Enough, Zuri Adele e032: Not Authentic Enough, Jake Thompson e021: Not Conventional Enough, Nicky Endres THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It really helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow NOT (BLANK) ENOUGH on Instagram @notblankenoughpod You can contact us at [email protected] Check out our playlist on YouTube. © 2021 Gumption Pictures

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