Mommywood Emily Bolt

Emmy Mattingly is an actress, writer, singer, and voice over artist originally from Louisville, KY. She graduated from Florida State University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Before moving to LA, she performed as an  Equity Principle Performer at Walt Disney World Florida in  "Voyage of the Little Mermaid" and "Disney Jr. Live on Stage!".

Just a few months after settling in LA, Emmy booked a recurring Guest Star on all episodes of Disney Channel's "Liv and Maddie"  as Liv 2 and as LINDA in Season 4.She has also booked roles on various networks  including NETFLIX ("Lucifer"), HBOMAX ("Verbatim"),  Nickelodeon ("Side Hustle", “Knight Squad”), MTV (“Mary+Jane”,  “Faking It)”, and YouTube Red Series (“WERID CITY”).

However, becoming a Mom five months ago has been Emmy's most favorite and life changing role of all. There is nothing better than waking up every day as Cayden's mama!

Laine Monica Cordell began her journey  in musical theatre at the age of ten, and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles. She wrote, directed and produced her own play for the Hollywood Fringe Festival in 2010, and spent some much loved time on the West Coast building her TV and film resume. In 2014, Laine moved back to Missouri to be closer to family, and met her wife, Felisity, in Springfield. They were married August 30, 2015 and now reside happily with their four sons and four dogs. Laine is a proud faculty member at Missouri State University in the Theatre & Dance Department where she teaches  Acting Fundamentals and Voice & Movement.

Secret Mom Hacks Podcast

Get ready to dive into the whirlwind of juggling motherhood with a career in the spotlight. In this heart-to-heart, first-time mom and actress Emily Bolt and I swap tips on everything from the effortless convenience of grocery aisle purees to the essential gear that keeps our worlds spinning, like the much-loved sound machine. We get real about our emergency c-sections, the emotional rollercoaster of childbirth, and the deep need for self-care amid our busy lives. From keeping our skin radiant to teaching our little ones life's big lessons, we're covering it all. Whether you're sipping coffee in Nashville or tending to your toddler in L.A. (or somewhere in between), join us as we embrace the mess, the beauty, and the hacks that make motherhood truly extraordinary. Tune in now—you won't want to miss this!

Amanda Lenker Doyle, CSA is a self proclaimed treasure hunter. Obsessed with all things shimmery and bright, she has dedicated her life to the hunt for gems, jewels…and actors.

After nearly two decades in film and television casting, Amanda has earned numerous accolades for her work. In 2018, she took home an Artios trophy for her work in Los Angeles theater production of “WAITING FOR GODOT” and in 2022, her short film "PLEASE HOLD" received an Academy Award nomination, showcasing her expertise in identifying and nurturing talent. Also notable among her credits is the critically acclaimed film "R#J," which made waves at Sundance and SXSW in 2021 as well as the hit film "WE BROKE UP," currently streaming on Hulu. She has contributed her casting expertise to many popular TV series such as "BLACK-ISH" and "THE MUPPETS" for ABC, "ZAC & MIA" for Netflix, and "WAYNE," now available on Amazon Prime.

Beyond her role as a Casting Director, Amanda has also made a significant impact as a Producer. With a passion for bringing stories to life, she excels in overseeing all aspects of a production, from concept development through post. Her strong leadership skills and ability to assemble exceptional creative teams have resulted in the successful realization of numerous projects. As a Producer, Amanda understands the importance of creating an environment where talent can thrive. A connector-of-artists in all aspects of her creative life, Amanda believes that every actor should have an opportunity to shine — and she can't wait to see what beautiful gems she digs up.

Chanel Celaya Watkins was born in La Jolla, California. Her father Andrew Celaya, is from Florence, Arizona while her mother Betsey is from La Jolla, California. Chanel comes from a mix of Mexican and Russian ethnicity. Chanel started modeling from the age of 13. After her mother encouraged her to take some acting classes, which she was reluctant to join at first, she happily started her acting career. After just a few years of taking acting classes, she was able to appear in the movie 21 Jump Street and after that made her big scene in Justin Bieber's hit music video: "As Long As You Love Me." She will soon star in the new MTV series: "Inbetweeners

Rob Benedict is an actor who has appeared in more than 100 episodes of television including Supernatural, Lucifer, Masters of Sex, Bosch and Felicity.  Film credits include Waiting with Ryan Reynolds, Kicking & Screaming with Will Ferrell, Not Another Teen  Movie and 30 Miles from Nowhere.  Upcoming projects include season 4 of The Boys for Amazon Prime and the movie Connescence with Keven Bacon.  He is also the lead singer of LA based rock band Louden Swain.