Odd Woman Out

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Odd Woman Out provides a space where women in the arts can reclaim their narratives and have fun while doing so! Hosted by Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo — affectionately known as “Tutz”— the show shines a light on the subtle and not-so-subtle ways women have been made to feel “othered” when being their odd selves. Whether on stage, behind the scenes, or in their everyday creative lives. Through honest conversations and unfiltered storytelling, Tutz and her guests open up about insecurities, resilience, and the power of showing up as their full selves. Each episode dismantles the pressures of appearance, judgment, and comparison that too often overshadow women’s achievements. From self-doubt to self-love, these discussions go beyond surface-level success to reveal the courage, creativity, and community that thrive when women support one another. Odd Woman Out is for embracing our odd and loving ourselves while doing so. It’s for women who know the struggle of standing in spaces not built for them and for those ready to rewrite the rules. If this podcast helps even one woman feel seen, validated, and a little more in love with herself — it’s doing exactly what it was created to do!

  1. 1d ago

    episode 31 | veronica vazquez-jackson

    Odd squad, this week we're joined by a woman who knows a thing or two about making an entrance... and a comeback. Veronica Vazquez-Jackson. Let's talk about the résumé for a second. Growing up in the arts at the Boys & Girls Club in Harlem alongside Kerry Washington and Jennifer Lopez? Check. Being part of an early workshop of In the Heights? Check. Meeting your future husband, Broadway's Christopher Jackson, along the way? We love a good origin story. But here's where things get interesting. After years in the entertainment industry, Veronica made the decision to step away from the stage and focus on raising her children. And while her life took on a whole new leading role, the performer in her never really left. Now, she's entering her comeback era. And we're paying attention. This week on Odd Woman Out, Veronica joins Tutz to talk about growing up surrounded by talent, falling in love during the early days of In the Heights, building a family, and what happens when you're finally ready to put yourself back on the list. We're getting into motherhood, marriage, identity, and the pressure women face to somehow do it all while making it look effortless. Because who decided that taking a break meant giving up? Or that becoming a mother meant your own dreams had to take a back seat forever? Spoiler alert: You can love the life you've built and still want more for yourself. Come for the Broadway connections and Christopher Jackson love story. Stay for a woman who's reminding us that there's no expiration date on ambition, reinvention, or being an absolute badass. Veronica Vazquez-Jackson isn't starting over. She's picking up exactly where she wants to. And this next chapter? We're seated. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Follow @oddwomanshowFollow @SammyTutz La Vue Photo Booths: Looking to make your next event unforgettable? Meet La Vue Photo Booths. Creating one-of-a-kind experiences for events and celebrations of all kinds throughout New York City, Long Island, and select areas of Connecticut and New Jersey. From modern and trendy photo and video booths to audio and video guest books, custom backdrops, keepsakes, and more, La Vue customizes every experience to complement your theme, style, and vision. At La Vue, every detail is designed to make your event an experience worth remembering. Balloons To Go: Balloons-to-Go is a women-owned NYC balloon décor company with over forty years of experience creating refined, custom installations across Manhattan and its boroughs. From intimate gatherings to large-scale corporate events, their team delivers full-service balloon styling tailored to your space, your neighborhood, and your vision. If you want décor that feels truly exceptional, Balloons-to-Go is the one to call. John’s Pizzeria of Times Square: John’s Pizzeria of Times Square serves famous coal-fired pizza inside a stunning former church, complete with an original stained-glass ceiling, oversized martinis, and delicious Italian favorites—a dining experience you’ll only find in NYC. Billy’s Bakery: A word from the co-founders, Marc & Wayne: It is humbling to contemplate how far we have come since December 2003, when we opened our flagship kitchen in Chelsea. Every day since then, we have enjoyed the support of those who have set foot through our doors. We would not be here without you. Thank you. To 23 years...and beyond! Thank You to Our Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    episode 31 | veronica vazquez-jackson

  2. Nov 5

    episode 30 | jocelyn bioh

    Odd squad, this week we have the one and only, Jocelyn Bioh. Yes, the Tony-nominated playwright behind Jaja’s African Hair Braiding and School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play. This week on Odd Woman Out, Jocelyn joins Tutz to get into her incredible body of work, her journey from acting to writing, and what it’s like to be a working mom when the work you love happens to involve Broadway. We’re talking about the women at the center of Jaja’s, the deliciously brutal world of School Girls, and what changes when you go from auditioning for the part to writing the damn thing yourself. And because the workday is only one part of the day, we get into motherhood, too. The ambition is still there. So is the kid who needs you. Sometimes both are very loud at the exact same time. Come for the Broadway tea. Stay for the conversation about giving yourself permission to want a different job, write a different story, or change your mind about what comes next. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Follow @oddwomanshowFollow @SammyTutz Thank you to our Sponsors La Vue Photo Booths: Looking to make your next event unforgettable? Meet La Vue Photo Booths. Creating one-of-a-kind experiences for events and celebrations of all kinds throughout New York City, Long Island, and select areas of Connecticut and New Jersey. From modern and trendy photo and video booths to audio and video guest books, custom backdrops, keepsakes, and more, La Vue customizes every experience to complement your theme, style, and vision. At La Vue, every detail is designed to make your event an experience worth remembering. Balloons To Go: Balloons-to-Go is a women-owned NYC balloon décor company with over forty years of experience creating refined, custom installations across Manhattan and its boroughs. From intimate gatherings to large-scale corporate events, their team delivers full-service balloon styling tailored to your space, your neighborhood, and your vision. If you want décor that feels truly exceptional, Balloons-to-Go is the one to call. John’s Pizzeria of Times Square: John’s Pizzeria of Times Square serves famous coal-fired pizza inside a stunning former church, complete with an original stained-glass ceiling, oversized martinis, and delicious Italian favorites—a dining experience you’ll only find in NYC. Billy’s Bakery: A word from the co-founders, Marc & Wayne: It is humbling to contemplate how far we have come since December 2003, when we opened our flagship kitchen in Chelsea. Every day since then, we have enjoyed the support of those who have set foot through our doors. We would not be here without you. Thank you. To 23 years...and beyond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    episode 30 | jocelyn bioh

  3. Nov 3

    episode 29 | chyler leigh

    Odd squad, this week we have Chyler f*****g Leigh. Yes. Lexie Grey. Alex Danvers. Kat Landry. The woman has been on our screens, in our feelings, and probably at the center of at least one of your emotional spirals. This week on Odd Woman Out, Chyler joins Tutz—and we’re bringing a little underdog energy to the group chat. “Sometimes the underdog wins.” Honestly? Put it on a shirt. Make it your lock screen. Send it to the friend who’s currently letting one rejection convince her she should give up. Because it is VERY easy to look at someone’s career and see the credits. Grey’s Anatomy. Supergirl. The Way Home. You see the characters, the fans, the moments everyone remembers. But this week, pull up a chair for Chyler Leigh. Come for the woman behind some of your favorite characters. Stay for the reminder that you do not need to count yourself out just because someone else already did. Your timeline is allowed to be messy. You’re allowed to want more. And you’re absolutely allowed to enjoy your moment when it finally comes. Sometimes the underdog wins, babe. Give yourself a chance to be her. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Follow @oddwomanshowFollow @SammyTutz Thank you to our Sponsors La Vue Photo Booths: Looking to make your next event unforgettable? Meet La Vue Photo Booths. Creating one-of-a-kind experiences for events and celebrations of all kinds throughout New York City, Long Island, and select areas of Connecticut and New Jersey. From modern and trendy photo and video booths to audio and video guest books, custom backdrops, keepsakes, and more, La Vue customizes every experience to complement your theme, style, and vision. At La Vue, every detail is designed to make your event an experience worth remembering. Balloons To Go: Balloons-to-Go is a women-owned NYC balloon décor company with over forty years of experience creating refined, custom installations across Manhattan and its boroughs. From intimate gatherings to large-scale corporate events, their team delivers full-service balloon styling tailored to your space, your neighborhood, and your vision. If you want décor that feels truly exceptional, Balloons-to-Go is the one to call. John’s Pizzeria of Times Square: John’s Pizzeria of Times Square serves famous coal-fired pizza inside a stunning former church, complete with an original stained-glass ceiling, oversized martinis, and delicious Italian favorites—a dining experience you’ll only find in NYC. Billy’s Bakery: A word from the co-founders, Marc & Wayne: It is humbling to contemplate how far we have come since December 2003, when we opened our flagship kitchen in Chelsea. Every day since then, we have enjoyed the support of those who have set foot through our doors. We would not be here without you. Thank you. To 23 years...and beyond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    episode 29 | chyler leigh

  4. Oct 9

    episode 28 | from the odd archives: bellamy young

    ONE YEAR OF BEING ODD: Bellamy Young Is Back, Bitches! ONE YEAR. A LOT OF BADASS WOMEN. ZERO INTEREST IN BEING NORMAL. Holy shit. Odd Woman Out is officially ONE YEAR OLD. And to celebrate 365 days of unfiltered conversations, iconic women, and embracing everything that makes us a little different, we're taking it all the way back to where the chaos began. Our first-ever guest. The original Odd Woman. The one and only BELLLAMY YOUNG. That's right. We're re-releasing the episode that started it all, and trust us, this conversation hits just as hard a year later. Host Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo (aka Tutz) sits down with the woman behind Scandal's legendary Mellie Grant to talk about the shit women are actually dealing with: body image, self-worth, Hollywood's ridiculous beauty standards, and the exhausting pressure to have it all figured out. Spoiler alert: Nobody has it all figured out. Not even Mellie f*****g Grant. Bellamy gets vulnerable about learning to love herself, finding confidence in an industry obsessed with perfection, and why meditation and staying true to herself have been game changers. And yes, WE TALK SCANDAL. From playing one of television's most complicated and powerful women to the lessons Mellie taught her about ambition, resilience, and owning your voice, Bellamy gives us a look at the woman behind the character. But she's not stopping at Hollywood. We get into her self-produced sci-fi novel, The Aetherion Code: Book One — The Spark, created with fellow actor and writer Faye Masterson, and why women need to stop waiting for permission to create the things they want to see in the world. Plus, we're talking Broadway dreams, theater girl energy, supporting other women without making it a competition, and why being the odd woman out might actually be the best thing that ever happened to you. Because here's the thing: Fitting in is overrated. Being yourself? That's the whole f*****g point. One year ago, Bellamy helped us kick off a show about women who refuse to shrink themselves to make other people comfortable. And after a year of incredible guests and conversations, that mission hasn't changed one bit. To the OG Odd Squad, the new girls, and everyone who's ever felt like they didn't quite fit the mold—this one's for you. We're one year older, a little louder, and just getting started. The body image b******t: Loving yourself when the world keeps telling you to change The Scandal of it all: Mellie Grant, Shonda Rhimes, and playing one of TV's most iconic women Making your own damn opportunities: Bellamy's sci-fi novel The Aetherion Code Broadway baby: Theater roots, big dreams, and what's still on her bucket list Being the odd one out: Why your quirks, differences, and imperfections are actually your greatest assets Connect with Bellamy Young: Book: The Aetherion Instagram: @bellamyyoung Connect with Tutz: Personal Site Instagram Recorded at Welcome to Times Square Studio. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com, the billboard where you can be a star for a day. HAPPY ONE YEAR, ODD SQUAD. STAY WEIRD. STAY LOUD. NEVER MAKE YOURSELF SMALLER. 💗 In this episode, we're getting into: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    episode 28 | from the odd archives: bellamy young

  5. Sep 25

    episode 27 | jackie hoffman

    This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz sits down with the one and only Jackie Hoffman—and obviously, we are getting into ALL of it. Broadway. Feud. Being pigeonholed. Going viral over losing an Emmy. And what happens when an industry decides it knows exactly who you are before you get the chance to show them anything else. Jackie gets into the now-iconic moment she lost the Emmy for Feud and her reaction immediately went viral. We talk about her five Broadway shows, the characters people have come to know and love her for, and the flip side of being really, really good at a very specific thing: everyone wants you to keep doing it. But Jackie wants MORE. She opens up about being pigeonholed into one type of character, wanting the opportunity to show a completely different side of herself, and why—even when the industry tries to put her in a box—she refuses to become anyone other than exactly who she is. We get into: • THAT viral Emmy loss moment• Feud and what happened when the internet got hold of her reaction• Five Broadway shows and the career that came with them• Being known for one very specific type of character• What it feels like when being great at something becomes a box• The roles she wishes people would let her play• Why she wants to show audiences a completely different side of herself• Staying true to who you are—even when the industry wants something else• And obviously, a little Tutz + Jackie chaos Come for the viral Emmy moment. Stay for Jackie Hoffman refusing to be put in a box. Because being the odd woman out sometimes means letting people think they know exactly who you are—and then proving there’s a hell of a lot more to you. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Follow @oddwomanshowFollow @SammyTutz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    episode 27 | jackie hoffman

  6. Sep 4

    episode 26 | kate rockwell

    This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz sits down with Kate Rockwell—and we are getting into the very wild road that somehow led from reality TV to Broadway to Mean Girls and motherhood. Before Broadway, there was Grease: You’re the One That I Want!—yes, THAT reality competition show. Then came Legally Blonde, where Kate made her Broadway debut understudying Elle Woods and basically got thrown straight into the deep end. And then, of course, there’s Mean Girls. Kate gets into how Karen Smith came into her life, what it was like working with Tina Fey, and why Tina is the ultimate girl’s girl. We talk about women supporting women, finding your place in this industry, and building a career that can actually grow with you. Because somewhere between eight shows a week and raising kids, Kate has figured out that you don’t have to choose between being a mom and being ambitious as hell. We get into: • The absolute fever dream that was Grease: You’re the One That I Want!• Making her Broadway debut understudying Elle Woods in Legally Blonde• How Mean Girls and Karen Smith came into her life• Why Tina Fey is the ultimate girl’s girl• What happens when the role everyone knows you for changes everything• Juggling motherhood, Broadway, and a career that doesn’t stop just because you have kids• Why women supporting women MATTERS• And obviously, a little Tutz + Kate chaos Come for the Broadway tea. Stay for the reminder that you can be a mom, have a career, want MORE—and not apologize for any of it. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Follow @oddwomanshowFollow @SammyTutz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    episode 26 | kate rockwell

  7. Aug 21

    episode 25 | orfeh

    This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz sits down with Orfeh—and we are OBSESSED. We’re talking rocker Orfeh, Broadway Orfeh, and the Orfeh who refused to let anyone put her in a box. Before Broadway, she was a rocker. Then came Legally Blonde, where she clawed her way to Paulette and proved that being weird, loud, different, and completely yourself can actually be the secret sauce. Orfeh gets VERY real about the bubble the industry has put her in, why she’s determined to break out of it, and what it looks like to say, “Actually… I can do way more than you think I can.” Because being “odd” isn’t something to fix—it’s something to lean into. We get into: • Her rocker days before Broadway • How she clawed her way to Paulette • The industry bubble—and breaking OUT of it • Why being odd is actually the whole point • Reinventing yourself when people think they’ve figured you out • The Unfortunately Named Orfeh and Screeching Whore • And a LOT of Tutz + Orfeh chaos Come for the Broadway tea. Stay for Orfeh reminding us that being yourself is always the move. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Follow @oddwomanshow Follow @SammyTutz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    episode 25 | orfeh

  8. Aug 14

    episode 24 | jenn colella

    About This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz sits down with Jenn Colella and… this one is FUN. We’re talking Come From Away. We’re talking SUFFS. We’re talking about Jenn’s rock star era before Broadway was even part of the plan. And somewhere along the way, Jenn becomes obsessed with saying “Tutz,” so naturally things go off the rails. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, we get into the career moments everyone knows—but also the person behind them. Jenn takes us back to Come From Away, originating Captain Beverley Bass, and what it was like being part of a show that became so much bigger than anyone could have predicted. Then we get into SUFFS—because obviously you cannot sit down with Jenn Colella and NOT talk about women using their voices. We talk about standing up for yourself, standing up for the people around you, and knowing when it’s time to stop worrying about being liked and just say the thing. We get into: • Jenn’s rock star days (we needed answers)• How she found her way to Broadway• Come From Away and the insanity of watching that show take off• Becoming Captain Beverley Bass• SUFFS and being surrounded by a LOT of powerful women• Standing up for yourself when it would be easier not to• Standing up for other people when they need someone in their corner• Why sometimes you just have to say the damn thing• Jenn saying “Tutz” approximately 400 times• Us laughing… a lot• And the beginning of what can only be described as the Jenn Colella presidential campaign This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Come for the Broadway stories. Stay for Jenn Colella saying “Tutz.” Jenn Colella for President. Follow @oddwomanshowFollow @SammyTutz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    episode 24 | jenn colella
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Odd Woman Out provides a space where women in the arts can reclaim their narratives and have fun while doing so! Hosted by Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo — affectionately known as “Tutz”— the show shines a light on the subtle and not-so-subtle ways women have been made to feel “othered” when being their odd selves. Whether on stage, behind the scenes, or in their everyday creative lives. Through honest conversations and unfiltered storytelling, Tutz and her guests open up about insecurities, resilience, and the power of showing up as their full selves. Each episode dismantles the pressures of appearance, judgment, and comparison that too often overshadow women’s achievements. From self-doubt to self-love, these discussions go beyond surface-level success to reveal the courage, creativity, and community that thrive when women support one another. Odd Woman Out is for embracing our odd and loving ourselves while doing so. It’s for women who know the struggle of standing in spaces not built for them and for those ready to rewrite the rules. If this podcast helps even one woman feel seen, validated, and a little more in love with herself — it’s doing exactly what it was created to do!

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