Episode 014 - Am I actually picky with Mariah Goolsby (Actor/Writer)

Episode 014 - Am I actually picky with Mariah Goolsby (Actor/Writer)

Hi everyone! Today's episode features Mariah Goolsby, who is just an absolute sweetheart and gem of a human being. Mariah and I met through a production of Shakespeare many summers ago, she was an absolute blast to work with, and a great person to be around. In this episode, she shares about her process about writing her first short film "Messy", cultural/ethnic media representation, shoes off in the house, creating the type of projects that we want to see, and we discuss if she is actually a picky eater or not. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome 02:15 This Is Messy 06:00 Drunk bathroom stories/how Messy was born 16:10 Do you want to create more stories for you and representation? 21:00 Is Chris really selfish? 24:20 The importance of shoes coming off 32:27 Is Mariah REALLY a picky eater? 53:56 Outro For all things Mariah, please check out the following! Website: https://www.mariahgoolsby.com/ Messy: https://www.thisismessy.com/ Thanks for all of your support! Be sure to like the episode on Soundcloud, follow the podcast on Spotify, subscribe and give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! You can also watch our video recording of this episode on Youtube! For my other projects, streaming, YouTube (podcast and Twitch highlights), TikTok, Twitter, check out everything you need here: https://linktr.ee/christopherjyu

Episode 013 - Artists forge a path with Sheila Sadr (Writer/Teacher/Poet)

Hello everyone! Today's episode features the one and only, Sheila Sadr. Sheila and I met at an open mic 8 years ago, and we have been in each other's orbit since. These past 8 years, Sheila has grown tremendously as a poet, writer and educator. She published her own book, "Birthday Girl" through notacult.media, which you can find at Barnes and Nobles and Amazon! She taught many workshops before starting her own recently. In this episode, Sheila and I talk about everything from writing, creativity, parents, social media, growing up Iranian-American in a predominantly white area, and food! Thank you so much to Sheila for sharing your heart and energy with us today! Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Introductions / Catch Up 10:10 Sheila's thoughts on social media 15:30 Khoshgel • Good Earth Writing Workshop led by Sheila 21:18 Sheila's origin story and why she writes 32:10 What was it like for you growing up? 44:35 How would you give your advice for aspiring writers/artists? 50:54 Let's talk about food/cultural identity 1:19:45 Outro For all things Sheila, please check out the following! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohohsheilaa/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ohohsheilaa Thanks for all of your support! Be sure to like the episode on Soundcloud, follow the podcast on Spotify, subscribe and give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! You can also watch our video recording of this episode on Youtube! For my other projects, streaming, YouTube (podcast and Twitch highlights), TikTok, Twitter, check out everything you need here: https://linktr.ee/christopherjyu