Creative Mamas Unplugged

Breatheasy Productions

A podcast where we navigate the Hell out of being a Creative Mom with Humor and Heart. Honest convos. Hilarious stories. Inspiring guests. You are NOT alone. Hosts: Cherice Barton & Shelly Hutchinson Producer: Jessica RG OKeefe, Breatheasy Productions

  1. 2日前

    Kathryn Kennedy, Part 2 | Reinvention, Motherhood & the Power of Storytelling

    MAEVE Burbank (0:00), raising feminist boys (4:10), managing household dynamics, and developing visual systems that help the entire family stay regulated (8:30), how as children grow,, parenting shifts from giving directions to sharing information and helping kids make thoughtful decisions for themselves (12:45)   WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/lb1mr-sBOas Hosts: Cherice Barton, Shelly Hutchinson Guest: Kathryn Kennedy Producer: Jessica RG O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions   Follow Kathryn and The Kennedy Kreative: Instagram @kennek02 Website: thekk.co MAEVE Website https://www.maeveburbank.org/ MAEVE on Instagram @maeveburbank MAEVE on Facebook @MAEVEBurbank     Follow Us:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged     Kathryn’s Bio: Kathryn Kennedy is a digital content strategist and video producer with a background in television production and nonprofit leadership. She began her career managing productions for major broadcasters including BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and NBCUniversal affiliated companies, where she developed a strong foundation in storytelling, team leadership, and high-level production management under demanding deadlines.   After relocating to California and stepping away from the industry to raise her three boys, Kathryn co-founded the MAEVE Burbank chapter and served as its Founding President. Through community leadership, large-scale events, partnerships, and local campaigns, she helped create meaningful engagement and visibility for families and women in the community.   That experience eventually brought her back to storytelling through the lens of digital media and content strategy.   Today, Kathryn is the founder of The Kennedy Kreative Company (The KK Co), where she works with entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and creators to transform ideas into clear, impactful content strategies and short-form video campaigns. Her work specializes in short-form video strategy, campaign storytelling, brand voice development, batch content production, and social media execution.   Combining the structure of a seasoned production manager with a strategist’s eye for narrative, Kathryn helps clients turn a single content shoot into weeks of cohesive, ready-to-publish content.

    25 分鐘
  2. 6月17日

    Gina Capelli, Part 2 | Motherhood, Ambition & the Big Leagues with Gina Capelli

    81 home games (0:00), balancing the big leagues, remote work, and motherhood (2:31), Gina discusses fitness, mental health, and why moms deserve the same attention and energy they give to their families (8:34), Gina shares the story behind creating the Queens Crew and what it takes to build a high-energy entertainment team that enhances the fan experience (14:21), Gina brings Broadway-style entertainment to baseball, to create moments that make kids smile and increase the value of in-person games for fans (20:20).   WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/KTYBtK_cxLU   Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged   Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson  Guest: Gina Capelli Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions   Follow Gina Instagram @gina_capelli LinkedIn @ Gina Capelli     Follow Us Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged  YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   Gina’s Bio Gina Capelli began her dance journey as the Captain/Choreographer of the Arena Football League, as well as chosen to represent the NY in New Orleans for their XXI Arena Bowl Dream Team and to be the video animation dancer for EA Sports AFL Video Game “Road to Glory”. Gina has performed for the NHL Islanders and chosen by MTV to be a MADE Coach. 2007, she was selected to be a part of The NY Jets Flight Crew Cheerleaders for their inaugural season. Throughout her years with the NFL she modeled for their calendars, performed next to Lenny Kravitz at his Halftime Show, performed in MLB stadiums and was in years of televised news and Sports Commercials. Gina was a member of their Elite Show Team and later as alumni she choreographed for the Show Team and judged the Flight Crew auditions. She leveled up the entertainment at Nassau Coliseum as the Director for the National Lacrosse League's NY Riptide Dance Crew and gameday stage manager. Throughout the past decade she has also played the role of lead adjudicator for many dance competitions. Gina is currently the Director and choreographer of the NY Mets dance team, The Queens Crew. As a seasoned choreographer and mentor for 25 years on Long Island, she believes in being a well-rounded and versatile dancer. Gina is a mother of 3, who loves guiding the next generation of performers through this beautifully evolving world of dance.

    24 分鐘
  3. 6月10日

    Paige Connell, Part 2 | The Hidden Mental Load

    McDonalds and car sick kiddos! (0:00), EPISODE re-release with VIDEO!    WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/OXMNBX7iXZg   Paige talks about the different standards for moms and dads (3:00), Paige, Cher, and Shelly talk about goal setting with our partners (15:50),  and how heavy work load in action is not always visible (24:40) Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson   Guest: Paige Connell Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions   Follow Paige: Instagram @sheisapaigeturner Website @ https://www.sheisapaigeturner.com/ Free Mental Load Guide @ https://paigeconnell.myflodesk.com/freeguide Work with Paige @ https://www.sheisapaigeturner.com/contact   Follow Us:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   Paige’s Bio:  Paige Connell is a working mom of four who knows firsthand what it’s like to carry the mental load and she’s not afraid to talk about it. With a community of over half a million, she puts words to what so many women feel but struggle to express, breaking down the invisible labor of motherhood, marriage, and work. She’s here to help women navigate these conversations, push for real change, and stop carrying it all alone. Paige has created several resources to help understand, navigate, and take action to  the mental load of motherhood.   Extended Summary:  In this insightful episode of Creative Mamas Unplugged, hosts Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson sit down with Paige Connell, a passionate advocate for mothers navigating the complexities of the mental and invisible load. As a working mom of four, Paige opens up about her personal experiences and offers a deeply relatable perspective on the unspoken pressures so many women face.   Together, they unpack the weight of societal expectations—how standards differ for mothers versus fathers—and why these differences matter in shaping family dynamics. Paige highlights the importance of conversations between partners, exploring how daily choices, habits, and even the way tasks are done can have a significant impact. She encourages couples to communicate openly about these differences, reframing them as opportunities to support one another rather than sources of tension.   Listeners will gain practical strategies for setting their partners up for success, even when both are working outside the home. Paige’s articulate approach, combined with her thriving online community, provides encouragement and validation for moms everywhere—reminding them that they are not alone in this journey.   This episode blends heartfelt discussions, real-life stories, and actionable tools to help lighten the load of motherhood and create more balanced, supportive partnerships at home.

    29 分鐘
  4. 6月3日

    Paige Connell, Part 1 | Unpacking the Mental Load

    Dog to the vet! (0:00), EPISODE re-release with VIDEO!  WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/H5t0sKFfaek Cher and Shelly chat about learning more about the mental load aka invisible load from Paige (0:20), the mental load, society and how we can change our experiences (1:59), how Paige’s journey sharing solutions for families about the mental load began (5:56), with all couples the sooner the better for having these discussions about mental load to help the relationship last (12:15)   Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson   Guest: Paige Connell Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions   Follow Paige: Instagram @sheisapaigeturner Website @ https://www.sheisapaigeturner.com/ Free Mental Load Guide @ https://paigeconnell.myflodesk.com/freeguide Work with Paige @ https://www.sheisapaigeturner.com/contact   Follow Us:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   Paige's Bio:  Paige Connell is a working mom of four who knows firsthand what it’s like to carry the mental load and she’s not afraid to talk about it. With a community of over half a million, she puts words to what so many women feel but struggle to express, breaking down the invisible labor of motherhood, marriage, and work. She’s here to help women navigate these conversations, push for real change, and stop carrying it all alone. Paige has created several resources to help understand, navigate, and take action to  the mental load of motherhood.

    21 分鐘
  5. 5月27日

    Kathryn Kennedy, Part 1 | Innovation, The Kennedy Kreative Co., & Building Brands With Purpose

    Canada, travel and life (0:00), Kathryn shares about her creative roots, meeting her husband, and building a life together (11:45), reflecting on family influence, creativity, and how previous generations shaped artistic paths and career choices (15:15), how Kathryn’s grandfather went from car mechanic to production manager, inspiring her journey into entertainment (17:00), how Kathryn built Kennedy Creative: creating intentional social media content, storytelling for brands, and supporting women-led businesses and nonprofits (20:25). WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/jDqzVCNlRao   Hosts: Cherice Barton, Shelly Hutchinson Guest: Kathryn Kennedy Producer: Jessica RG O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions   Follow Kathryn: Instagram @kennek02 Website: thekk.co MAEVE Website https://www.maeveburbank.org/ MAEVE on Instagram @maeveburbank MAEVE on Facebook @MAEVEBurbank     Follow Us:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged     Kathryn’s Bio: Kathryn Kennedy is a digital content strategist and video producer with a background in television production and nonprofit leadership. She began her career managing productions for major broadcasters including BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and NBCUniversal affiliated companies, where she developed a strong foundation in storytelling, team leadership, and high-level production management under demanding deadlines.   After relocating to California and stepping away from the industry to raise her three boys, Kathryn co-founded the MAEVE Burbank chapter and served as its Founding President. Through community leadership, large-scale events, partnerships, and local campaigns, she helped create meaningful engagement and visibility for families and women in the community.   That experience eventually brought her back to storytelling through the lens of digital media and content strategy.   Today, Kathryn is the founder of The Kennedy Kreative Company (The KK Co), where she works with entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and creators to transform ideas into clear, impactful content strategies and short-form video campaigns. Her work specializes in short-form video strategy, campaign storytelling, brand voice development, batch content production, and social media execution.   Combining the structure of a seasoned production manager with a strategist’s eye for narrative, Kathryn helps clients turn a single content shoot into weeks of cohesive, ready-to-publish content.

    31 分鐘
  6. 5月20日

    Gina Capelli, Part 1 | Meet the Mom of 3 Who Dominated NFL, NHL, MLB & More

    The kitchen (0:00), morning routines (4:33), Gina’s journey from NFL Jets Flight Crew to working with the New York Islanders (6:00), transformations and how our careers evolve with motherhood (12:38), Gina on thriving as a director, choreographer and teacher, pushing forward and finding what fits and makes us happy (15:18), and the joy of being in the sports performance world (18:47).   WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/Kob8mbYlGJ4   Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged   Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson  Guest: Gina Capelli Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions   Follow Gina Instagram @gina_capelli LinkedIn @ Gina Capelli     Follow Us Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged  YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   Gina’s Bio Gina Capelli began her dance journey as the Captain/Choreographer of the Arena Football League, as well as chosen to represent the NY in New Orleans for their XXI Arena Bowl Dream Team and to be the video animation dancer for EA Sports AFL Video Game “Road to Glory”. Gina has performed for the NHL Islanders and chosen by MTV to be a MADE Coach. 2007, she was selected to be a part of The NY Jets Flight Crew Cheerleaders for their inaugural season. Throughout her years with the NFL she modeled for their calendars, performed next to Lenny Kravitz at his Halftime Show, performed in MLB stadiums and was in years of televised news and Sports Commercials. Gina was a member of their Elite Show Team and later as alumni she choreographed for the Show Team and judged the Flight Crew auditions. She leveled up the entertainment at Nassau Coliseum as the Director for the National Lacrosse League's NY Riptide Dance Crew and gameday stage manager. Throughout the past decade she has also played the role of lead adjudicator for many dance competitions. Gina is currently the Director and choreographer of the NY Mets dance team, The Queens Crew. As a seasoned choreographer and mentor for 25 years on Long Island, she believes in being a well-rounded and versatile dancer. Gina is a mother of 3, who loves guiding the next generation of performers through this beautifully evolving world of dance.

    24 分鐘
  7. 5月13日

    Meg Sylvester, Part 2 | Judging Others, Our Wild Side & Navigating the Gas Tank

    Self-Tanner (0:00), how judgement of other women reflects the parts of ourselves longing to be free (4:57), the blame spiral and taking your power back (6:01), a relatable story about driving on an empty gas tank becomes a metaphor for the impossible mental load women carry every day (10:22), the conversation shifts toward healing, community, and exploring why women need spaces, hobbies, creativity, and connection that exist purely for themselves, not productivity (15:56).   WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/2xm8a9y_zyw   Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged   Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson  Guest: Meg Sylvester Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions   Follow Meg Meg’s Book! The Mindful Mom Instagram @meghansylvester Website https://megsylvester.com Bali Girls Trip, October 2025 @ https://www.tourhero.com/en/epic-adventures/indonesia/kindred-souls-in-bali-with-meg-sylvester-863135   Follow Us Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged  YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   Meg’s Bio Meg Sylvester is a narrative strategist, actor, speaker, and two-time published author whose work sits at the intersection of story, strategy, and human connection. She has spoken and facilitated for globally recognized brands and stages including Free People, SXSW, Life is Beautiful, and Aviator Nation.  Meg brings a rare blend of creative depth and strategic leadership from her background directing marketing across the arts, healthcare, and corporate sectors. Meg is the author of The Mindful Mom, available wherever books are sold, and works privately with purpose-driven founders through Narrative Architecture — helping them clearly articulate what they do and why it matters. She lives in Boise, Idaho with her husband and three children.

    19 分鐘

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A podcast where we navigate the Hell out of being a Creative Mom with Humor and Heart. Honest convos. Hilarious stories. Inspiring guests. You are NOT alone. Hosts: Cherice Barton & Shelly Hutchinson Producer: Jessica RG OKeefe, Breatheasy Productions

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