Creative Mamas Unplugged

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We're women. We're creatives. And we want to learn about you. How do you live your best creative life? Hosts: Cherice Barton, Shelly Hutchinson, Kelly Park, Jessica RG O'Keefe Producer: Jessica RG O'Keefe, Breatheasy Productions

  1. 6d ago

    Mary Catherine Starr, Part 2 | Loving Parenting & Hating Mental Load Sooo Much

    Love (0:00), Mary Catherine shares how her comics began with very personal, real-life stories, why going viral brought an influx of trolls, and how she adapted her creative work by moving more personal comics behind a paywall (5:30), changing the systems that place so much responsibility on mothers (11:00), Mary Catherine talks about being thoughtful about what stories belong to her children, and the outrageous things kids say (14:30). WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/qqU_REdvzSQ Hosts: Cherice Barton, Shelly Hutchinson Guest: Mary Catherine Starr Producer: Jessica RG O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions Follow Mary Catherine Starr: Website https://www.marycatherinestarr.com/ Mary Catherine’s Book Mama Needs a Minute! Instagram @momlife_comics Facebook @marycatherinestarr Email marycatherinestarr@gmail.com Two Bloom Creative https://www.twobloomcreative.com/ On Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/215749103-mama-needs-a-minute   Follow Us:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Mary Catherine’s Story: Where to begin? First, I grew up in Atlanta, GA. Then I went to college at a small liberal arts school in Kentucky. Four years later, I was a recent college grad living in NYC and working in marketing. In 2009, my then-boyfriend, now-husband, Ben, and I moved to Washington, DC for his job and I got another corporate desk job (not a great fit for my creative, entrepreneurial soul). So I became a yoga teacher and quit my corporate job to focus on yoga, art, and blogging (which is when I started my blog, Starr Struck). I became a yoga studio director. I opened an Etsy shop and started making greeting cards. I taught all of the yoga and wrote all of the blog posts and did lots of custom art on the side. In 2012, Ben and I got married and decided to move to Cape Cod (Ben’s hometown) to settle down and eventually start a family…which we did in 2016. Since then, I’ve started (and run) a graphic design + consulting business, taught yoga at many studios and in many different places, started and ended two podcasts, continued to create products and run my shop, had two kids, and eventually created @momlife_comics, an Instagram account where I share the challenges (+ joys!) of motherhood, marriage, and being a woman in this world. These days I’m teaching a lot less yoga and creating a lot more comics (my first book, a comic memoir entitled Mama Needs a Minute!, came out in March, 2025!), but I’m still a graphic designer + mom by day and teach two yoga classes per week. I’ve decided that finding balance is impossible but I am always doing my best to find joy amidst the insanity that is daily life with two young children.

    Mary Catherine Starr, Part 2 | Loving Parenting & Hating Mental Load Sooo Much

  2. Aug 26

    100 Episodes | Betting on Yourself, Marriage & Trust

    WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/18IVr4bhhRc Gratitude (0:00), Kelly shares about her and John’s thirty years of marriage, experience, knowledge and love leading them to create their new podcast Very Married with the Parks on Instagram on Sundays @ 5pm @kelp1031  and on youtube https://www.youtube.com/@VeryMarriedwiththeParks (7:00), the power of honesty and time together in making a lasting marriage (14:00), the tough transition from protecting your kids to trusting them (21:00).   Hosts: Shelly Hutchinson, Kelly Park, Jessica RG O’Keefe Producer: Jessica RG O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions   Follow Us:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged

    100 Episodes | Betting on Yourself, Marriage & Trust

  3. Aug 19

    Dr. Noëlle Santorelli, Part 2 | The Humble Brag, Hustle & the Dark Side of Competition

    The Humble Brag (0:00), Dr. Noëlle chats about our own triggers as parents and helping kids build successful lives without sacrificing their physical and mental well-being (5:13), relationships, ambition & the Machiavellian Mindset (10:27) creativity and the emotional sensitivity that can fuel creative work. We explore empathy, emotional awareness, and the idea that emotions can become powerful fuel for creative expression (15:41).   WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/f8zKNp9kF5c   Hosts: Cherice Barton, Shelly Hutchinson Guest: Dr. Noëlle Santorelli Producer: Jessica RG O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions   Follow Dr. Noëlle: Instagram @drnoellesantorelli Facebook @drnoellesantorelli TikTok @drnoellesantorelli LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/drnoellesantorelli Website: www.drnoellesantorelli.com The “Mean Girl” Mom Survival Guide: https://stan.store/drnoellesantorelli/p/the-mean-girl-mom-survivial-guide-copy   Headshot Photographer: Katya Vilchyk, on Instagram @katyavilchyk   Follow Us:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged     Dr. Noëlle’s Bio: Dr. Noëlle Santorelli is a clinical psychologist, speaker, and adjunct faculty member at Emory University School of Medicine. She specializes in women’s relationships, family dynamics, and the social pressures of modern motherhood, including relational aggression and what she calls “Mean Girl Mom” culture. Through her clinical expertise and media work, she helps women better understand complex relationship dynamics, protect their mental health, and feel less alone in the hidden social pressures of motherhood. She has appeared on The Tamron Hall Show and Fox news stations, and her expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Parents, and other national media outlets.

    Dr. Noëlle Santorelli, Part 2 | The Humble Brag, Hustle & the Dark Side of Competition

  4. Aug 18

    Marie Cammack, Part 1 | Creative Money Making & Finance as More Than Numbers

    Intuition (0:00), creativity in adaptability, problem-solving, and leadership (5:23), Marie shares about returning to art and learning to push through the moment when self-doubt tells you to quit and rediscovering the joy of creating without needing it to be perfect (16:00), Marie talks about understanding the psychology of money, putting herself in her clients' shoes, and using creativity to figure out what financial approach actually fits each individual person and family (24:00). WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/gKEeePFKMs8 Hosts: Shelly Hutchinson, Producer Jess, Cherice Barton  Guest: Marie Cammack Isaac Producer: Jessica RG O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions   Follow Marie: ICM Website: www.icmfinancial.com   Follow Us:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged     Marie’s Bio:   Marie Cammack is the Division Manager of the Costa Mesa, California ICM office. She was a member of the Honors Program at the University of California Los Angeles and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. Since 2002, she has worked to help her clients achieve efficiency and control in their financial lives, keep more of what they make, save more money, and give their families a sense of security to weather the ups and downs.  Marie specializes in working with businesses and individuals to help them create customized plans to enhance their overall financial situation. She advises her clients on topics that include: investment management, tax-favored retirement programs, tax-efficient college savings vehicles, real estate investments, estate and succession planning, asset preservation, and insurance needs analysis. Her expertise in financial markets is demonstrated through her public speaking engagements and her role as co-host on ICM’s radio show “Real Advice from Real People”. In recognition of her achievements, Marie has been a repeat recipient of the ICM’s President’s Club and NLG Conference of Champions designations. Ms. Cammack is a dedicated volunteer with Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Her mother is a breast cancer survivor, whose diagnosis in 1997 inspired the Cammack family’s commitment to the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in California.

    Marie Cammack, Part 1 | Creative Money Making & Finance as More Than Numbers

  5. Aug 5

    Mary Bogh, Part 2 | Manifestation, Miracles and Inspiration

    Inspiration (0:00), manifestation, faith and unexpected miracles (4:05), Mary and Jessica discuss prayer, manifesting, extending grace to others, and choosing compassion in difficult situations whether at work, in relationships, or everyday life (8:09), balancing creative careers with motherhood, substitute teaching, and the joy of encouraging children through creativity, confidence, and connection (12:14).   WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/w2zAf7v2XgA    Guest Host: Producer Jess, Hosts: Cherice Barton, Shelly Hutchinson Guest: Mary Bogh Producer: Jessica RG O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions Follow Us:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged     Mary’s Recommends: Artist Hannah Lane https://hannahlane.com/   Anthony Meindl’s book “At Left Brain Turn Right” https://www.anthonymeindl.com/at-left-brain-turn-right/     Mary’s Bio: Mary Bogh is an actor, voiceover artist, substitute teacher, and mom of two whose creativity enriches every part of life.  A graduate of California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (Acting), Mary has built a diverse career across professional theater, national commercials, print campaigns, voiceover, live entertainment, and education.  Mary completed improv and sketch comedy training with classes at iO West and The Groundlings and was a member of Story Pirates, where she helped inspire children's creativity through live performance.  Beyond performing, Mary was  a Universal Studios Hollywood Tour Guide,  VIP Tour Guide, and MC trainer, combining storytelling, audience engagement, and leadership to create memorable guest experiences. She has also worked extensively in live events, where her ability to think on her feet and connect with people has been invaluable. Today, Mary brings those same skills into the classroom as an educator, where her background in acting and improv helps her quickly build rapport with students, create engaging learning environments, and adapt to the unique needs of every class she teaches.  No matter where she lives, Mary is passionate about becoming an active member of her community, building meaningful relationships, and encouraging creativity in others.

    Mary Bogh, Part 2 | Manifestation, Miracles and Inspiration

  6. Jul 29

    Mary Catherine Starr, Part 1 | Art that Makes Us Feel Seen

    Trophies (0:00), how a simple drawing tablet, years of blogging, and the challenges of early motherhood led to the creation of @momlife_comics and a thriving creative career (6:15), social media, supportive communities on social media and the viral moment that transformed Mary Catherine’s @momlife_comics, Mary Catherine opens up about the unexpected shift from an equal partnership to carrying the invisible mental load after becoming parents, and how those experiences continue to inspire her comics, writing, and advocacy (17:15).     WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/Cw-8Kh8ABVw    Hosts: Cherice Barton, Shelly Hutchinson Guest: Mary Catherine Starr Producer: Jessica RG O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions Follow Mary Catherine Starr: Website https://www.marycatherinestarr.com/ Mary Catherine’s Book Mama Needs a Minute! Instagram @momlife_comics Facebook @marycatherinestarr Email marycatherinestarr@gmail.com Two Bloom Creative https://www.twobloomcreative.com/ On Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/215749103-mama-needs-a-minute Follow Us:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   Mary Catherine’s Story: Where to begin? First, I grew up in Atlanta, GA. Then I went to college at a small liberal arts school in Kentucky. Four years later, I was a recent college grad living in NYC and working in marketing. In 2009, my then-boyfriend, now-husband, Ben, and I moved to Washington, DC for his job and I got another corporate desk job (not a great fit for my creative, entrepreneurial soul). So I became a yoga teacher and quit my corporate job to focus on yoga, art, and blogging (which is when I started my blog, Starr Struck). I became a yoga studio director. I opened an Etsy shop and started making greeting cards. I taught all of the yoga and wrote all of the blog posts and did lots of custom art on the side. In 2012, Ben and I got married and decided to move to Cape Cod (Ben’s hometown) to settle down and eventually start a family…which we did in 2016. Since then, I’ve started (and run) a graphic design + consulting business, taught yoga at many studios and in many different places, started and ended two podcasts, continued to create products and run my shop, had two kids, and eventually created @momlife_comics, an Instagram account where I share the challenges (+ joys!) of motherhood, marriage, and being a woman in this world. These days I’m teaching a lot less yoga and creating a lot more comics (my first book, a comic memoir entitled Mama Needs a Minute!, came out in March, 2025!), but I’m still a graphic designer + mom by day and teach two yoga classes per week. I’ve decided that finding balance is impossible but I am always doing my best to find joy amidst the insanity that is daily life with two young children.

  7. Jul 21

    Dr. Noëlle Santorelli, Part 1 | Mean Girl Moms, Boundaries & Kids in a High-Pressure World

    Mom Boundaries (0:00), Dr. Noëlle shares her educational journey, clinical background, and why she chose psychology over law to help families heal (1:49), the rise of "Mean Girl Moms" (5:41) and relational aggression (9:18), parenting under pressure, sports, and how we can help our children follow their own internal compass instead of external pressure (14:15).    WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/roFd8JoCZyQ   Hosts: Cherice Barton, Shelly Hutchinson Guest: Dr. Noëlle Santorelli Producer: Jessica RG O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions   Follow Dr. Noëlle: Instagram @drnoellesantorelli Facebook @drnoellesantorelli TikTok @drnoellesantorelli LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/drnoellesantorelli Website: www.drnoellesantorelli.com The “Mean Girl” Mom Survival Guide: https://stan.store/drnoellesantorelli/p/the-mean-girl-mom-survivial-guide-copy Photographer: Katya Vilchyk, on Instagram @katyavilchyk   Follow Us:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   Dr. Noëlle’s Bio: Dr. Noëlle Santorelli is a clinical psychologist, speaker, and adjunct faculty member at Emory University School of Medicine. She specializes in women’s relationships, family dynamics, and the social pressures of modern motherhood, including relational aggression and what she calls “Mean Girl Mom” culture. Through her clinical expertise and media work, she helps women better understand complex relationship dynamics, protect their mental health, and feel less alone in the hidden social pressures of motherhood. She has appeared on The Tamron Hall Show and Fox news stations, and her expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Parents, and other national media outlets.

    Dr. Noëlle Santorelli, Part 1 | Mean Girl Moms, Boundaries & Kids in a High-Pressure World

  8. Jul 15

    Mary Bogh, Part 1 | The Creative Life of Acting, Teaching & Raising Creative Kids

    Teens (0:00), Mary shares how dance, theater, and supportive parents nurtured her love of performing from an early age, growing up in Louisiana and discovering musical theater, and why connecting with people has always been at the center of her creative life (3:45), Mary’s fun playing villains on stage, working at Universal Studios, voice acting, storytelling, and why audiences love characters with depth—even the bad ones (7:45), motherhood, boundaries, learning to say "no" without guilt, and living with grace (11:45).   WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/_WjDl_hZ068     Guest Host: Producer Jess, Hosts: Cherice Barton, Shelly Hutchinson Guest: Mary Bogh Producer: Jessica RG O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions Follow Us:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged     Mary’s Bio: Mary Bogh is an actor, voiceover artist, substitute teacher, and mom of two whose creativity enriches every part of life.  A graduate of California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (Acting), Mary has built a diverse career across professional theater, national commercials, print campaigns, voiceover, live entertainment, and education.  Mary completed improv and sketch comedy training with classes at iO West and The Groundlings and was a member of Story Pirates, where she helped inspire children's creativity through live performance.  Beyond performing, Mary was  a Universal Studios Hollywood Tour Guide,  VIP Tour Guide, and MC trainer, combining storytelling, audience engagement, and leadership to create memorable guest experiences. She has also worked extensively in live events, where her ability to think on her feet and connect with people has been invaluable. Today, Mary brings those same skills into the classroom as an educator, where her background in acting and improv helps her quickly build rapport with students, create engaging learning environments, and adapt to the unique needs of every class she teaches.  No matter where she lives, Mary is passionate about becoming an active member of her community, building meaningful relationships, and encouraging creativity in others.  ~~~ Dive in with the incredible Mary Bogh - actor, voiceover artist, educator, and mom. Mary reminds us that saying "yes" to creativity often begins with learning when to say "no." Mary shares her journey from dance recitals in Baton Rouge to performing professionally, working at Universal Studios, and building a life filled with storytelling, motherhood, and meaningful connections. Along the way, we dive into raising creative kids, embracing life, people, and discovering that some of our greatest growth comes from setting healthy boundaries with grace. ... In this episode we discuss: ... Growing up with a supportive creative community ... Behind-the-scenes stories from Universal Studios ... Acting, voiceover, and the joy of storytelling ... Motherhood as a creative collaboration ... Why "No" is a complete sentence—and how boundaries create freedom This conversation is full of laughter, wisdom, and encouragement for every creative mama navigating work, family, and the beautiful mess in between. ... Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch now on YouTube! What part of Mary's story resonated with you the most? Let us know in the comments!

    Mary Bogh, Part 1 | The Creative Life of Acting, Teaching & Raising Creative Kids
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We're women. We're creatives. And we want to learn about you. How do you live your best creative life? Hosts: Cherice Barton, Shelly Hutchinson, Kelly Park, Jessica RG O'Keefe Producer: Jessica RG O'Keefe, Breatheasy Productions

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  • Creator
    Breatheasy Productions
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Creative Mamas Unplugged

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