14: Howl Like a Wolf with Johnathan Fernandez

What happens when your desperation and muse show up simultaneously to invigorate your creative process? Well according to this week's guest, Shamikah Christina Martinez, it's all about staying ready and true to your own voice. Shamikah shares with us her tireless and bountiful journey from a TRL gofer to future writer/producer/star of her very own Netflix short film. A hilarious and inspiring conversation to just do your THANG! Links and Resources: Website: Shamikah Martinez Spotify: Fiona Apple - Shamikah Instagram: @shamikahchristina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blaire & Molly welcome writer-director Claire Ayoub to discuss her new film, Empire Waist, hitting theaters on September 27, 2024! Claire shares her incredible journey from hiding her script in her hall closet to watching it come to life on the ol’ silver screen. Links and resources: Instagram: @claireayoub, @empirewaistfilm Film Info: Empire Waist Claire’s Website: claireayoub.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The deep connection that people can have with horses is well known, but did you know they can help humans get unstuck? Today’s guest Judy Wellfare isn’t just a Creative Director and Foresight Strategist; she is an Equine-Facilitated Coach, helping people through their challenges with the aid of horses. Listen in as Blaire & Molly learn more about Judy’s journey, and what led her to dive deep into her love of horses to help others.  Links and Resources: Judy’s LinkedIn: Judy Wellfare PLUS website: weareplus.com If Then Futures website: If Then Futures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever find yourself struggling to be creative, feeling like you're forcing it? And after a success, how do you stay motivated to keep creating? Connor Ratliff, actor, improviser, and host of the popular podcast Dead Eyes, joins M&B to discuss life beyond his podcast, his new friendship with Tom Hanks, and how taking a break might be exactly what you need to reignite your creativity. Links and Resources: Instagram: @connorratliff Listen to Dead Eyes: Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever been curious about why you are the way you are, maybe human design is for you! Nadia Quinn is an actor and singer and creative who Shares her love of human design with viewers on her TikTok channel as well as doing personalized sessions. Blaire & Molly are lucky enough to get a taste of their own human design charts and come away with another tool to remove blocks on their journey to living their most fulfilled, creative life.  LINKS: Cometeer coffee: cometeer.com Www.mybodygraph.com Tik Tok: Nadiaquinn44 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it possible to have success in your artistry… and still not believe YOU are an artist? M&B talk with their friend Johnathan Fernandez about the power of believing in yourself, not looking to outside sources for validation, and fully embracing your inner “woo.” Xoxo! Links and Resources: Follow Johnathan on Instagram: @jthanprime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CBS recently announced they are renewing the TV show “Ghosts” for an amazing 4th season! To celebrate, we are revisiting our chat with Richie Moriarty (who plays Pete on “Ghosts”), and getting inspired to find and foster a creative community of our own.  Links and Resources: You can find Richie on Instagram and TikTok: @Richietown His Kindergarten talent show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r5XcJo2sSE His Hamilton sketch: https://www.instagram.com/richietown/reel/CtKt3ndpsDY/ Shoutouts from the show: Danielle Pinnock @bodycourage Capes Coaching www.capesco.com Joanna Hausmann @johaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The author Ruth Whippman joins Blaire & Molly in a lively discussion of her new book BOYMOM: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity. Learn about Ruth’s journey to becoming an author and the highs and lows of being an expat mom taking big risks. Embrace life with the mindset of moving to a new country and having nothing to lose! Links and Resources: Ruth Whippman Website: www.Ruthwhippman.com Instagram: @ruthwhippman Featured Books: BOYMOM: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity Bookshop Link America the Anxious: How Our Pursuit of Happiness is Creating a Nation of Nervous Wrecks Macmillan Link Additional Resources: “America the Anxious” article in NY Times Read the Article Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Capes Coaching has been an invaluable source of inspiration and guidance for both Blaire and Molly over the years. Today they chat with founder Betsy Capes about her journey to coaching and how to stay creative day to day. Take a listen, get inspired, and find out if coaching is a tool that’s right for you.  Links and Resources: Website: www.capesco.com Instagram: @capescoaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are many ways to access and grow our creativity, vulnerability, and best selves. Transformational coach Lauren Hoffman discusses with Blaire & Molly some of those ways in, from plant medicine to breath work, to making friends with our own egos.  Links and Resources: Lauren’s coaching website: www.goldenlair.com Instagram: @itslaurenhoffman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices