People Who Are Somehow Important To My Wellbeing

Little Princess Baby Sister with Gina Gagliano

Join me as I talk with Gina Gagliano, booth singer and understudy for Cherry, Marcia, and Bev on The Outsiders National Tour! We cover everything from cruises, to the class that led her to this tour, and the journey in between. Follow Gina: IG: @ginaagagliano TikTok: @thankyougina @importanttomywellbeingpod:)

Spelling It Out with Leana Rae Concepcion

In this episode, I sit down with Leana Rae Concepcion, who you might recognize from the Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along and who is currently spelling her way through chaos (and perfection) as Marcy Park in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. We talk about what it’s like stepping into such an iconic role, how she balances Marcy’s intense drive with the show’s comedy, and the journey that brought her from one powerhouse production to another. Leana also shares behind-the-scenes moments, her love for the little details (yes, trinkets included), and what she’s learning about herself through these shows. Follow Leana: @leanarae @importanttomywellbeingpod:)

Hoods, Heroes, And Hot Pilates with Hannah Jennens

In this episode, I sit down with Hannah Jennens, swing and dance captain on The Outsiders tour. We talk about what it actually means to be a swing (and why it’s way harder than it looks), the chaos of covering multiple tracks, and how she helps keep the entire show running night after night. She’s funny, honest, and unfiltered, and this conversation proves exactly why. Follow Hannah: @hannahjennens @importanttomywellbeingpod:)

A Little Bit Plastic with Kristen Amanda Smith

This one is so fetch. This week I'm joined by Kristen Amanda Smith who recently toured the country as Gretchen on the Mean Girls 2nd National Tour. In this episode, we cover it all: life on the road, the reality of touring for 2 years, and making the decision to choose yourself. Follow Kristen: @kvistena @importanttomywellbeingpod:)

Queen Bees And Royalties with Adriana Scalice

I bet you wanna know how she got this far. In this episode, I’m joined by Adriana Scalice, a Rochester, NY native who booked her first national tour before she even graduated college. What started as a “why not?” audition for Mean Girls turned into being trusted as the standby for Cady, Regina, and Janis on her very first tour. We talk about taking risks when you’re not fully ready, navigating the pressure of covering three roles, and what it’s like to go from wearing pink to wearing royal blue as Catherine Parr in Six. Adriana shares what she’s learned about preparation, patience, and surviving both high school drama and Tudor history. Follow Adriana: @adrianascalice @importanttomywellbeingpod:)