Motherhood in Hollywood

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Rachna Fruchbom On Fresh Off The Boat, Writers Rooms & Feminism May 02, 2016

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I love hearing stories from moms who've taken an unusual path to their career. Rachna Fruchbom definitely has that story. She worked for George Clooney's production company before becoming a SAHM. Then through her desire to stay creative, landed a plum job working as a writer on Parks and Rec. Now she's a writer for the popular sitcom Fresh Off The Boat and is learning to find her voice in TV Comedy. She's pregnant right now with her second child and still found the time to come be funny with me on my podcast. Moms are amazing! She also reveals what every actor should know happens after you audition. Plus what it's like working with Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt and Aziz Ansari. It's dope yo. So excited to share this episode with you!

KTLA’s Wendy Burch Tells Her Story Of Infertility, Heartbreak and Miracles Apr 25, 2016

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It's National Infertility Awareness Week and we need to talk about it! I know there are thousands of women suffering with the pain, and stigma of infertility so I invited award-winning journalist Wendy Burch to share her story. Wendy is a reporter for KTLA news in Los Angeles and had a very public struggle with infertility. One that she's found empowering and now hopes will encourage other women to be more proactive in family planning. Wendy has appeared on several episodes of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and is great friends with Cheryl Tiegs, and Lisa Vanderpump. She also has a vivacious personality that immediately grabs your attention, which is why I love her so much. In typical MIH style, this episode is meant to give you hope, direction, and most of all make you laugh.

Hollywood Housewife Laura Tremaine Opens Up About LA Moms, & Oklahoma Faith Apr 18, 2016

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When I came across Laura Tremaine's blog Hollywood Housewife a few months ago I squealed in excitement. She's from Oklahoma! And she's a mom! And she loves writing! And she loves being a SAHM in Hollywood! Once my heart slowed down from racing after my new internet crush, I realized she had actually shut her blog down about a year ago and was no longer as active as before. So I sprang into action to find out where she is now and how I could convince her to come on my podcast and tell me everything about her life. Fortunately for me she was more than willing and I didn't have to offer her my first-born. Laura came over and we talked about how she left a small town in Oklahoma called Ardmore, and found her way into Hollywood. She talks about meeting the love of her life on the set of a TV show, yet neither of them realized it at first. Her detailed story is here on her website and definitely worth reading. We talk about what's like being moms in LA, because it's not like any other city to raise kids. And her feelings about Hollywood Housewife, its success and eventual end. The most revealing part of the show is toward the end where we both talk about faith and how we felt about it as kids in Oklahoma versus what we feel now. It's so comforting to share something as intimate as faith and beliefs with someone you just met. But I have the feeling Laura brings that comforting, familiar connection to just about any one she meets. She was warm, funny, and put up with all of my ridiculous questions and comments which also makes her a saint in my book. Her husband is Jeff Tremaine, big time director/producer of all the Jackass movies and a string of hit TV shows like Ridiculousness, Rob & Big and Wildboyz. She has power as a Hollywood Housewife but you'd never know it by her genuine and down-to-earth demeanor. Even though HH is no longer in production, you can still read all of her archived posts and I highly encourage you to that. During the show she shares with me what she plans to do next. It includes continuing to co-host her very funny podcast, Sorta Awesome with her friend Megan. Plus maybe a new direction for Hollywood Housewife is in her future. You can find Laura and keep up with her on social media through her website, www.hollywoodhousewife.com

Comedian Cocoa Brown On Motherhood, Tyler Perry & Plus Sized Comedy Apr 11, 2016

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One Funny Momma Cocoa Brown is also, one BUSY momma! The comedian is starring as "Jennifer" on Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse (OWN), and just finished a recurring role on American Crime Story: The People versus OJ Simpson. She also tours around the country doing stand-up shows and has had roles in movies like Ted 2, and The Single Moms Club. But even with all this success, she tells me her favorite role is being a mom to her son, Phoenix. A woman after my own heart! I couldn't wait to ask her how she balances the demanding schedule of a stand-up comic with motherhood. (Side note, I want to be a stand-up comic so much, but just thinking about it makes me want to take a nap. It sounds like way more work than I'm ready for. #lazy) Cocoa was very open about how in some ways her career changed after having her son, and in some ways it didn't. I found myself wanting to jump through the Skype line and hug her when she was talking about how much she loves her child and her career. I get you Cocoa! I want women in entertainment, and specifically comedy, to know you CAN do both. I love my daughter more than life itself, but I also know it's important to keep being my funny, wild, ridiculous self. We also talked about the challenges of being labeled a "plus sized" actress in Hollywood. We get a lot of auditions for "Bus Driver", "Lunch Lady" and "Security Guard." (All of which we nail of course.) But there's so much more to women of size, women of color, and moms that she wants the world to know about. You have to listen to this episode to hear how inspiring her story is and where she plans to go from here. I made Cocoa promise to be my friend forever which she didn't think was weird at all. Yay! And we found out we used to live a few blocks from each other for several years and had no idea. This really is a small town! Definitely take a minute to check out Cocoa's website or see her in a show if you can. You'll see why Tyler Perry adores her, Oprah thinks she hilarious, and why she's earned the title One Funny Momma ;)

Travis Oates Gives Us A Peak Into The Voice Of Piglet and Punch-Ups Apr 04, 2016

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I'm not sure I could cram any more topics into one episode if I tried. Seriously, I covered everything with Writer/Director Travis Oates. He's my former director from my sketch comedy days. And he's also the voice of Piglet from Winnie the Pooh! He talks about his days as a young star in Canada, Improv in LA, Star Trek, Star Wars, Wil Wheaton, legacies, Walt Disney, and of course, being a dad. It's all here folks! Don't forget to subscribe to MIH, follow me on Twitter @MIHpodcast and search Motherhood in Hollywood on Facebook and Instagram. Peace out.

Disney, Pilot Season, Diversity and Career Changes With Keiko Elizabeth Mar 28, 2016

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I'm going to Disneyland! Details on that plus why pilot seasons sucks, shoutouts to listeners, and why you mean so much to me in my Mommy Monologue. My guest is actress/mom Keiko Elizabeth (Hawaii 5.0, Hot in Cleveland) and we're chatting about child care options for actors, diversity in Hollywood, and transitioning talent from the classroom to stage and screen. Keiko was a teacher in Oakland and is now pursuing her dream of being an actress. So cool! Don't for get to follow @MIHpodcast on Twitter and follow Motherhood in Hollywood on Facebook & Instagram!

Chris Cate From The Parent Normal Podcast On How Humor Helps Parents Mar 21, 2016

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Chris Cate is the father of 3 kids and host of the popular Parent Normal Comedy Podcast. We talk about how parent humor can cross the line, how he is finding his inner standup comic again, and what it's like transitioning from the press to podcaster. I also vent about by BeerFit bummer, and why I love GoldieBlox-an engineering based toy aimed at young girls. We need more girls in the science and engineering fields! Plus, is anyone else exhausted???

Jill Alexander Gives Tips On Commercial Acting vs Theatrical & Joining SAG Mar 14, 2016

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Jill Alexander has been in over a hundred commercials and dozens of TV shows. She's also a mom and embodies what Motherhood in Hollywood is all about. She shares her work with the Screen Actors Guild, her training with Second City and the Groundlings, and why she's started writing her own TV shows. Don't forget to subscribe to the show and leave a review!

Ep. 36 Audrina Patridge, Betsey Johnson On Being Fashionable Moms Mar 07, 2016

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Motherhood in Hollywood is on-location this week! I hit the road to check out the Big City Moms Biggest Baby Shower in LA. I met some inspiring mom friends and got up close and personal with cool new products for parents. I'm going to list them all here but that doesn't mean you can skip listening to the show. You would miss me ask really ridiculous questions like the mom-dork that I am. It's a tasty treat for your earholes!

Ep. 35 Actress Jillian Boyd Makes Us Feel Right At Home in “Welcome To Our Mansion” Feb 29, 2016

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My friend Jillian Boyd stopped by MIH to talk about how her passion was re-focused with her writing partner Mark Edgar Stephens in their latest endeavor, Welcome To Our Mansion. This show is a self-made home movie-esque web series centered around a family in a trailer park in Central Florida.

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