Motherhood in Hollywood

Bad Moms stars Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn and Christina Applegate! None of those people are on this podcast. But I'll tell you who is! I got take Motherhood in Hollywood on the road again. This time I went to the premiere of Bad Moms. I interviewed a wonderfully random group of celebs including Camryn Manheim, Sara Rue, Alan Thicke, Oona Lawrence and more! Plus producers Bill Block and Suzanne Todd and writers Jon Lucas and Scott Moore.   Need more?  SUBSCRIBE to my show! Follow MIH on Twitter @MIHpodcast IG/FB @MotherhoodinHollywood and read my bloggy blog at motherhoodinhollywood.com 

I just got back from an epic and quick adventure to Comic-Con! I might still be hungover. But more importantly my guest is the beautiful and funny mama actor Challen Cates. You will recognize her from Passions, Modern family, and Mrs. Knight on Nickelodeon's show Big Time Rush. It was one of the longest running live-action shows in Nick's history. Nice! Challen shares what it's like working as a series regular on such a popular show, while trying to raise 2 young kids.  But she did it! And now she's revealing that her kids are getting into acting as well.. One of my favorite parts about talking to Challen was hearing about her wine making! She produces a Pinot Noir that is devine! If you're into wine and awesome Hollywood moms, you will be into this show. Follow on Twitter @MIHpodcast IG/FB: MotherhoodinHollywood Please SUBSCRIBE TO MIH on iTunes and check me out at motherhoodinhollywood.com

Katie Barker is a VP for Publicity at CBS! She handles PR for NCIS, NCIS: LOS ANGELES, NCIS: NEW ORLEANS AND the new show starring Joel McHale called The Great Indoors. We talk about when actors actually need a publicist, what modern day publicists do, and how they affect the casting process.  I thought I knew everything about the entertainment business then Katie blew my mind LOL   She also talks about what it's like to be a mom of 2 young girls, while balancing a demanding career in network TV. Wait until you hear why she had to miss Adele live at the Grammy's you guys!  Katie also says planning meals has been the biggest change and live safer since having kids. And reveals who we can really trust in the media.  Please SUBSCRIBE to my show! Follow me on Twitter @MIHpodcast IG/FB at MotherhoodinHollywood and motherhoodinhollywood.com

Please join me in welcoming the musical comedy stylings of Mommy Tonk! This comedy duo is singing all the things we're thinking about motherhood, husbands, and weed. Yep. Staci Burrows and Shannon Noel are seasoned comedians who combine their passion for music and motherhood and (thankfully!) share their gift with the rest of the world. We talk about the challenges women face in comedy today, what it's like going on tour with your BFF and family, and how exactly can we find our Mommy Wife. I'm now accepting applications! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to MIH so you don't miss an episode. Follow me on Twitter @MIHpodcast IG/FB Motherhoodinhollywood And go to motherhoodinhollywood.com to read all the fun stuff I write about acting, for Huffington Post, Mom.me or the Today Show Parenting Team.

Laurel Coppock, Megan Grano and Molly Erdman are the moms behind The BreakWomb! They stopped by to talk about their breakout viral video series that's been featured on The Today Show, the Huffington Post, and Parents.com. Millions of people have watched their take on modern motherhood and keep coming back for more. Clearly they're doing something right so I wanted to suck all their knowledge up and share it with my listeners! We also talk about what they plan to do with all this internet fame. Ooohhhh now that's a deep tease for the podcast! x x x Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to MIH on iTunes & Sticher. Follow me on Twitter @MIHpodcast IG/FB at Motherhood in Hollywood and at motherhoodinhollywood.com

I'm celebrating with my husband over here! Woot Woot! Motherhood in Hollywood turns one! Join me as I stroll down memory lane with my number one cheerleader and comedy champion, my husband Chris Brooker.   SUBSCRIBE to MIH on iTunes Follow on Twitter @MIHpodcast IG/FB @Motherhoodinhollywood and blog at motherhoodinhollywood.com

As if being an actor isn't hard enough, add being a film producer and a mom to that list. My guest this week is indie producer Jennie Schwartzman and she's being open and honest about the challenges indie filmmakers face. She started her own production company with her husband and they focus on real, meaningful stories for their films. We talk about what it means to be a family friendly movie versus a Christian film, how film festivals are still the best place to market your movie, and staying true to your faith while still flexing your creative muscle. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to Motherhood in Hollywood. And follow me on Twitter @MIHpodcast IG/FB at Motherhood in Hollywood or motherhoodinhollywood.com

Second take! That's what I should title this episode. Garage Band ate my first interview with Tony but he was gracious enough to record it again. And thank God because this is a great episode for ACTORS AND WRITERS! Tony is an acting coach at Scott Sedita Acting Studios in LA and he breaks down the 8 characters of comedy, what's changed in the world of sitcoms, and why most acting studios don't offer childcare. Plus I reveal my favorite sitcoms to watch on repeat, and why I miss being in class. Don't forget to subscribe to Motherhood in Hollywood on iTunes Follow me on twitter @MIHpodcast IG/FB @MotherhoodinHollywood and motherhoodinhollywood.com

Star Trek and stepmoms sounds like a new Fox show. But it's actually just a couple of the topics I talked about with my guest this week Audrey Kearns! Audrey is the co-founder of Geek Girl Authority, a website devoted to all things geek culture complete with podcasts, videos and geek news.  We also delve into what it's like to be thrust into the world of being a stepmom, and her open struggle with OCD. And we have an inside look on the new ABC show Uncle Buck, Executive Produced by her husband Brian. So much good stuff crammed into this episode! Subscribe to MIH here on iTunes. Follow on Twitter @MIHpodcast IG/FB: Motherhood in Hollywood visit motherhoodinhollywood.com to keep up with my crazy Hollywood mom life!

Buzzed Sr. Editor Morgan Shanahan drops some major knowledge on us this week! We're talking about the Chewbacca Mom, viral videos, and Hollywood's obsession with quick and dirty fame. And we dish on Ryan Reynolds, Deadpool, Leonardo DiCaprio and basically just name drop a bunch of celebs. Who needs E! When you have #MIHpodcast? We also deep dive into the serious business of postpartum depression. Morgan generously shares her story of battling PPD and what she's doing to fight it every day. Don't miss what she says about how you can help women who are suffering with postpartum depression. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to MIH on iTunes! Follow me on: Twitter @MIHpodcast IG: Motherhood in Hollywood FB: Motherhood in Hollywood motherhoodinhollywood.com

I'm infinitely jealous of people who know how to play an instrument. My friend Lolly Allen is a professional vibraphonist and jazz musician. So cool! She writes, sings, and plays her own music. She talks about how her love for a toy as a child got her interested in music, and how her parents fostered that interested throughout college and beyond. This is a great example of a woman who is making her own way in the predominately masculine world of jazz and carving her own path. Plus we talk about the state of music in general today, my current audition situation, and a special guest stops by. Don't forget to follow me on Twitter @MIHpodcast and on Facebook and Instagram at Motherhood in Hollywood. SUBSCRIBE to the show on iTunes and give me a review...would ya?

Don't you wish you could sit center stage and tell everyone what motherhood is really like? That's exactly what Expressing Motherhood is all about! Co-Founder Lindsay Kavet sits down to tell me the inspiration behind Expressing Motherhood and how it became a nationally recognized show.  And we talk about Women in Film, they hyphenate moms, raising kids in the city of Hollywood, internet trolls (fuck 'em!), and why producers cast the same leading women over and over again instead of looking for more realistic faces. It's the biggest pain in my ass LOL Plus I ask for acting class suggestions (hit me up!). Follow @MIHpodcast on Twitter & Periscope, and Motherhood in Hollywood on Facebook and Instagram. And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW ON ITUNES and leave a review. It's a lot to do, but I believe in you

As a huge fan of Bob's Burgers I couldnt' wait to to interview one of the hilarious writers behind the show, Wendy Molyneux, who also happens to be an awesome mom. We talk about why farts are funny, what it was like working on a daytime TV show with Megan Mullally, and why TV pilots are so damn hard to produce. Plus we break down the recent Kardashian drama, and reveal the one feminist thing women can do in the bathroom to take charge. Don't forget to follow @MIHpodcast on Twitter, Motherhood in Hollywood on Facebook & Instagram. And for the love of God subscribe to the show already so you don't miss this greatness!

I love hearing stories from moms who've taken an unusual path to their career. Rachna Fruchbom definitely has that story. She worked for George Clooney's production company before becoming a SAHM. Then through her desire to stay creative, landed a plum job working as a writer on Parks and Rec.  Now she's a writer for the popular sitcom  Fresh Off The Boat and is learning to find her voice in TV Comedy. She's pregnant right now with her second child and still found the time to come be funny with me on my podcast. Moms are amazing! She also reveals what every actor should know happens after you audition.  Plus what it's like working with Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt and Aziz Ansari. It's dope yo. So excited to share this episode with you!

It's National Infertility Awareness Week and we need to talk about it! I know there are thousands of women suffering with the pain, and stigma of infertility so I invited award-winning journalist Wendy Burch to share her story. Wendy is a reporter for KTLA news in Los Angeles and had a very public struggle with infertility. One that she's found empowering and now hopes will encourage other women to be more proactive in family planning. Wendy has appeared on several episodes of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and is great friends with Cheryl Tiegs, and Lisa Vanderpump. She also has a vivacious personality that immediately grabs your attention, which is why I love her so much. In typical MIH style, this episode is meant to give you hope, direction, and most of all make you laugh.