The Risking Space

Karla Mosley and Roxana Ortega

Karla and Roxie - 2 multi-hyphenate working artists and women of color - explore with artists the tough topics and uncomfortable spaces where art is created and why the heck we thrive within it. As bell hooks urges, we seek out "risking spaces" rather than "safe spaces" by talking to and celebrating artists who have chosen to take creative chances.

  1. Joy to the Pod!

    12/23/2021

    Joy to the Pod!

    On this final episode of the season, Roxie and Karla discuss twelve highlights from the pod giving you the 12 Gifts of The Risking Space! Huge thanks to all of our guests, who are truly the gifts that keep on giving! And to all of our listeners...we RISK you a Merry Podcast! We'll be taking an undetermined break after this episode, so please follow us @ @theriskingspace on Twitter and Instagram to get all the latest updates! Rate, review and stay connected! Thank you for all of your support!

    34 min
  2. 360 Degree Directing with Storyteller Keith Powell

    12/09/2021

    360 Degree Directing with Storyteller Keith Powell

    Keith Powell (Toofer on NBC's "30 Rock," "About A Boy," "Connecting") might be best known for his acting, but he has always considered himself to be artistically more than that. Keith graduated from NYU with a degree in directing and has never stopped using directing and writing as a way to tell the stories he wants to tell. From stage to screen, his acclaimed web series "Keith Broke His Leg" and most recently Hallmark's "A Holiday In Harlem," Keith is committed to expressing his creative vision authentically, no matter the container. We dive deep into rejection, playing the long game, and creating a supportive set culture. Other topics include directing your wife, the beauty of organizing, and Christmas lights. Happy Holidays! To keep up with Keith, follow @bykeithpowell on Instagram, @KeithPowell on Twitter and check out www.powelltothepeople.net As always, follow us @ @theriskingspace, check out www.ammunitiontheatre.com and if you love us and want to support what we do, please subscribe, rate and share this pod. Donations are graciously received via PayPal to theriskingspace@gmail.com!

    40 min
  3. Music Medicine, The Imposter Syndrome and Letting Go of Labels w/ Musician Stevvi Alexander

    11/25/2021

    Music Medicine, The Imposter Syndrome and Letting Go of Labels w/ Musician Stevvi Alexander

    Stevvi Alexander has certainly put in her 10,000 hours as a working vocalist having worked with the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Diana Ross, Barbara Streisand, Raphael Sadiq and currently St. Vincent and The Roots for Jimmy Fallon. Additionally, she is trained as a music therapist and was featured in the documentary "20 Feet From Stardom." But, these past three years have challenged her steady climb as she recovered from a debilitating back injury only to find live music disappear during the pandemic. We go deep with Stevvi on self worth, especially in what we have to offer as artists, the healing power of music, and excitement as she expands her artistry into acting. Other topics include releasing labels, well worn jeans, and being ok with indulgence. To keep up with Stevvi, follow her on Instagram @stevvialexander. And as always, follow us @ @theriskingspace, check out www.ammunitiontheatre.com and if you love us and want to support what we do, please subscribe, rate and share this pod. Donations are graciously received via PayPal to theriskingspace@gmail.com!

    41 min
  4. Attacking the Funny with Actor/Comedian Leonard Robinson

    11/11/2021

    Attacking the Funny with Actor/Comedian Leonard Robinson

    Leonard Robinson is most recently known for his work as Taurean on HBO's hit "Insecure." He also performed on every episode of the first four seasons of Nick Cannon's Wild N' Out, has appeared as a series regular on numerous shows, is a standup regular at The Comedy Store and a Main Company member at the Groundlings where he writes, performs and directs. We talk to Leonard about the discipline and drive it took for him to get from Howard's school of business to Hollywood and how his martial arts training has guided him along the way. Other topics include comedy as a coping mechanism, charcuterie and the Mississippi River. Follow Leonard Robinson on Instagram @iamleonardrobinson. As always, follow us @ @theriskingspace, check out www.ammunitiontheatre.com and if you love us and want to support what we do, please subscribe, rate and share this pod. Donations are graciously received via PayPal to theriskingspace@gmail.com!

    39 min
  5. Art After Brain Surgery with Actor-Writer Thomas Mejia

    10/28/2021

    Art After Brain Surgery with Actor-Writer Thomas Mejia

    Just as actor/writer/creator Tommy Mejia was finding his stride in the film and TV industry, his doctor discovered a potentially life-threatening mass in his brain. Since then, Tommy has had to undergo several surgeries which have completely changed the way he lives his life. In this beautifully honest conversation, we talk to Tommy about the frustration of not being able to make the art you want to make, how it felt to watch a play inspired by him and why he's still committed to staying creative. Other topics include accepting a slower pace, identity and (on the heels of Hispanic Heritage Month) the need for more nuanced representation of the Latinx and Indigenous communities in our storytelling. For more on Tommy, follow him on instagram @tmejia111. As always, follow us @ @theriskingspace, check out www.ammunitiontheatre.com and if you love us and want to support what we do, please subscribe, rate and share this pod. Donations are graciously received via PayPal to theriskingspace@gmail.com!

    35 min
  6. Your Clothes Tell The Story with Costumer Carmia Marshall

    10/14/2021

    Your Clothes Tell The Story with Costumer Carmia Marshall

    Carmia Marshall is a storyteller first, costumer/stylist second. Carmia - "Coming To America 2", "Ma Rainy's Black Bottom", "Sex and the City" - landed in NY not knowing what she would end up doing, but committed to a creative life. Years later, she has worked as a costumer on countless major motion pictures and television shows and even co-authored three DIY style books. We talk about how she fell into (or flowed into!) her career in costuming, the feelings attached to our bodies, and how we tell stories with our clothes - whether we know it or not. Other topics include body size, Halloween and making sure your shit fits!   For more on Carmia, check out https://carmiamarshall.com/ and follow her @carmiamarshall on Instagram.   As always, follow us @ @theriskingspace, check out www.ammunitiontheatre.com and if you love us and want to support what we do, please subscribe, rate and share this pod. Donations are graciously received via PayPal to theriskingspace@gmail.com!

    48 min
  7. Turning Anger Into Art with "Angry Little Asian" Creator Lela Lee

    09/30/2021

    Turning Anger Into Art with "Angry Little Asian" Creator Lela Lee

    Girls get angry. But in a culture that portrays and celebrates docile images of girls and women, they often don't feel empowered to express their anger. Actor, writer and cartoonist Lela Lee has been on a mission to change that with her cartoon "Angry Little Asian" and comic strip "Angry Little Girls," which has garnered fans for 25 years and is currently being developed for TV.  As the 4th daughter of Korean immigrants who was raised in what she refers to as "obedience culture" with a gender preference toward boys, Lela talks to us about how she turned her wound into an asset, dared to listen to herself and made her art her business. Other topics include the gift of good feedback, purpose and heated pools.   For more on Lela's work, check out www.angrylittleasiangirl.com and follow her @itslelalee.   As always, follow us @ @theriskingspace, check out www.ammunitiontheatre.com and if you love us and want to support us, please subscribe, rate and share this pod. Donations are graciously received via PayPal to theriskingspace@gmail.com!

    36 min
  8. Analyzing with Empathy with "The Curvy Critic" Carla Renata

    09/16/2021

    Analyzing with Empathy with "The Curvy Critic" Carla Renata

    Carla Renata is a working actor and singer...who is also a critic! As an actress, Carla currently recurs on NBC's "Superstore," starred on Broadway in "Avenue Q," and is the only actress to have recurred on four different shows during one episodic season...TWICE! But during a creative transition, Carla took a risk to follow her love of movies and began reviewing them. Since then, she has been featured in the LA Times and launched her successful YouTube show "The Curvy Critic." We talk about representation in film criticism, how NOT to be a hater, and how we can all be our own worst critics. Other topics include making each moment count, road trips and chocolate nibs. For more on Carla Renata, check out her website https://thecurvyfilmcritic.com/, follow her on the socials @thecurvycritic and subscribe to her YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CarlaRenata. Connect with us @theriskingspace, check out www.ammunitiontheatre.com and if you love us and want to support what we do, please subscribe, rate and share this pod! Donations are graciously received via PayPal to theriskingspace@gmail.com!

    33 min
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Karla and Roxie - 2 multi-hyphenate working artists and women of color - explore with artists the tough topics and uncomfortable spaces where art is created and why the heck we thrive within it. As bell hooks urges, we seek out "risking spaces" rather than "safe spaces" by talking to and celebrating artists who have chosen to take creative chances.

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  • Creator
    Karla Mosley and Roxana Ortega
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Risking Space

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