Not (Blank) Enough

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52. Nicole Byer : Not Vulnerable Enough Aug 23, 2022

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Improv. Drawing. Shot put. "A person who's thankful for each crumb of work she gets," Nicole Byer, talks about discovering she has ADHD, expressing confidence, being resourceful, stealing chapstick, and more in this fun conversation with Grasie Mercedes in an episode they titled, Not Vulnerable Enough.

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Why Won't You Date Me? Podcast

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51. Lamar Woods: Not Hard Enough Aug 16, 2022

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Comedy Writing. Battle Rap. Grand Crew. Writer, musician and performer Lamar Woods talks about growing up a Jehovah's Witness, dating, being sensitive in the hip-hop rap scene, and more in this honest conversation with Grasie Mercedes in an episode they titled, Not Hard Enough.

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50. Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins: Not Surrendering Enough Aug 09, 2022

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Creating what you want, understanding energy, turning jealousy into inspiration. Actor, public speaker and podcast host Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins explores imposter syndrome, self-confidence, and being a control freak in this powerful conversation with Grasie Mercedes that they titled Not Surrendering Enough.

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Trials To Triumphs podcast

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49. Aaron Jennings : Not Secure Enough Aug 02, 2022

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Private schools, public speaking, people-watching. Artist and Creator Aaron Jennings discusses what it was like growing up with actor parents, socioeconomic diversity, being a social chameleon, challenging his craft as an actor, and more in this lively conversation with Grasie Mercedes they titled, Not Secure Enough.

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48. Melissa Fumero : Not Funny Enough Jul 26, 2022

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Comedy acting, Latina casting, TV directing. Actor-Director Melissa Fumero shares her feelings about being Latina who is not fluent in Spanish, ballet and body image, colorism in casting, becoming a director, and more in this personal conversation with Grasie Mercedes they titled, Not Funny Enough.

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Stolen Hearts (short film with Phil Agusta Jackson)

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47. Carl Tart : Not Respected Enough Jul 19, 2022

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L.A. schooling. Improv comedy. Grand Crew. Comedian, actor, writer Carl Tart, talks about moving from rural Mississippi to Los Angeles as a child, navigating gangs, playing sports, how he found his voice as a comedian, and more in this intimate conversation with Grasie Mercedes in an episode they titled, Not Respected Enough.

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Not Blank Enough Season 3 Trailer Jul 13, 2022

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Nicole Byer, Melissa Fumero, Carl Tart, Aaron Jennings, Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins and Lamar Woods are the guests on this very special season of Not Blank Enough starting July 19, 2022. Grasie explores the universal theme of "not-enough-ness" with each guest through incredible and honest conversations that finish with them working together to name the episode.

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46. Not Good / Talented Enough Jul 06, 2021

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Imposter Syndrome. Insecurities. Arrival Fallacy. In this bonus episode, Grasie Mercedes features captivating and candid moments themed around the universal feelings of Not Good Enough or Not Talented Enough. Each clip is pulled from a full conversation from the last two seasons of guests sharing their truth on Not Blank Enough.

EPISODES:

e010: Not In Control Enough, Jacey Duprie

e001: Not Good Enough, Marie Forleo

e026: Not Good Enough, Adrianna Guevara Adarme

e015: Not Understood Enough, Tawny Newsome

e016: Not Smart Enough, Bobak Ferdowsi

e019: Not Doing Enough, Mandana Dayani

e030: Not Fearless Enough, Amy Landecker

e040: Not Anything Enough, Riki Lindhome

e042: Not Satisfied Enough, Malcolm-Jamal Warner

e038: Not Doing Enough, Nico Santos

e027: Not Disciplined Enough, Tony Okungbowa

e012: Not Talented Enough, Oliver Stark

e024: Not Confident Enough, Damien Fahey

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45. Not Latinx / American Enough Jun 29, 2021

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Stereotypes. Colorism. Racism. In this special episode, Grasie Mercedes curates a collection of powerful and moving moments of feeling Not Latinx or American Enough. Each clip is pulled from a full conversation over two full seasons of guests sharing their truth on Not Blank Enough.

EPISODES:

e014: Not Patient Enough, Michael Trevino

e035: Not Dominican Enough, Rocio Mendez & Mercedes Ilarraza

e008: Not Latinx Enough, Carlos Santos & Raiza Licea

e039: Not Late Enough, Julissa Contreras

e022: Not Disabled Enough, Danielle Perez

e016: Not Smart Enough, Bobak Ferdowsi

e038: Not Doing Enough, Nico Santos

e036: Not American Enough, Chriselle Lim

e037: Not Indian Enough, Parvesh Cheenae018: Not Perfect Enough, Sazan Hendrix

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44. Not Man / Queer Enough Jun 22, 2021

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Sexuality. Toxic Masculinity. Gender Identity. Grasie Mercedes shares highlights of honest, vulnerable and personal discussions around the experience of feeling Not Man or Queer enough. Each clip is pulled from a full conversation that Grasie had with a guest over the past two seasons of NOT BLANK ENOUGH.

EPISODES:

e031: Not Man Enough, Lazarus Lynch

e012: Not Talented Enough, Oliver Stark

e021: Not Conventional Enough, Nicky Endres

e002: Not Male Enough, Dave Holmes

e007: Not Safe Enough, Kenton Chen

e034: Not Powerful Enough, Jenny Yang

e024: Not Confident Enough, Damien Fahey

e025: Not Calm Enough, Jonathan Van Ness

e009: Not Queer Enough, Zuri Adele

e032: Not Authentic Enough, Jake Thompson

e021: Not Conventional Enough, Nicky Endres