Creative Mamas Unplugged

Creative Mamas Unplugged

We're women. We're creatives. And we want to learn about you. How do you live your best creative life? Hosts: Cherice Barton, Shelly Hutchinson Producer: Jessica RG O'Keefe, Breatheasy Productions

Episodes

August 12, 2026 27 mins

Intuition (0:00), creativity in adaptability, problem-solving, and leadership (5:23), Marie shares about returning to art and learning to push through the moment when self-doubt tells you to quit and rediscovering the joy of creating without needing it to be perfect (16:00), Marie talks about understanding the psychology of money, putting herself in her clients' shoes, and using creativity to figure out what financial approach actu...

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Inspiration (0:00), manifestation, faith and unexpected miracles (4:05), Mary and Jessica discuss prayer, manifesting, extending grace to others, and choosing compassion in difficult situations whether at work, in relationships, or everyday life (8:09), balancing creative careers with motherhood, substitute teaching, and the joy of encouraging children through creativity, confidence, and connection (12:14).

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Trophies (0:00), how a simple drawing tablet, years of blogging, and the challenges of early motherhood led to the creation of @momlife_comics and a thriving creative career (6:15), social media, supportive communities on social media and the viral moment that transformed Mary Catherine’s @momlife_comics, Mary Catherine opens up about the unexpected shift from an equal partnership to carrying the invisible mental load after b...

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Mom Boundaries (0:00), Dr. Noëlle shares her educational journey, clinical background, and why she chose psychology over law to help families heal (1:49), the rise of "Mean Girl Moms" (5:41) and relational aggression (9:18), parenting under pressure, sports, and how we can help our children follow their own internal compass instead of external pressure (14:15). 

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Teens (0:00), Mary shares how dance, theater, and supportive parents nurtured her love of performing from an early age, growing up in Louisiana and discovering musical theater, and why connecting with people has always been at the center of her creative life (3:45), Mary’s fun playing villains on stage, working at Universal Studios, voice acting, storytelling, and why audiences love characters with depth—even the bad on...

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This Part 3 with Meg was Recorded before Mother’s Day! If you like listening to Meg, she has a new podcast coming! Check out the The Mindful Mom and follow Meg for updates!

Meg’s Book! The Mindful Mom

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The Journey of Becoming (0:00), the power of slowing down (4:50), stepping into the scary room (9:45), how fear leads to growth and trusting your own path (14:40)

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Social media (0:00), behind the scenes of game day at Citi Field, the incredible food and why Citi Field is the best ballpark (3:45), building one of baseball's most versatile entertainment teams by embracing dancers with diverse backgrounds, styles, and talents (7:30), Gina's leadership philosophy drawn from her own eclectic background of breakdancing, ballet and beyond, encouraging creativity, taking risks and effectively redefin...

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MAEVE Burbank (0:00), raising feminist boys (4:10), managing household dynamics, and developing visual systems that help the entire family stay regulated (8:30), how as children grow,, parenting shifts from giving directions to sharing information and helping kids make thoughtful decisions for themselves (12:45)

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Guest: Kathryn Kennedy

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81 home games (0:00), balancing the big leagues, remote work, and motherhood (2:31), Gina discusses fitness, mental health, and why moms deserve the same attention and energy they give to their families (8:34), Gina shares the story behind creating the Queens Crew and what it takes to build a high-energy entertainment team that enhances the fan experience (14:21), Gina brings Broadway-style entertainment to baseball, to create mome...

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McDonalds and car sick kiddos! (0:00), EPISODE re-release with VIDEO! 

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Paige talks about the different standards for moms and dads (3:00), Paige, Cher, and Shelly talk about goal setting with our partners (15:50),  and how heavy work load in action is not always visible (24:40)

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Dog to the vet! (0:00), EPISODE re-release with VIDEO! 

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Cher and Shelly chat about learning more about the mental load aka invisible load from Paige (0:20), the mental load, society and how we can change our experiences (1:59), how Paige’s journey sharing solutions for families about the mental load began (5:56), with all couples the sooner the better for having these discu...

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Canada, travel and life (0:00), Kathryn shares about her creative roots, meeting her husband, and building a life together (11:45), reflecting on family influence, creativity, and how previous generations shaped artistic paths and career choices (15:15), how Kathryn’s grandfather went from car mechanic to production manager, inspiring her journey into entertainment (17:00), how Kathryn built Kennedy Creative: creating intenti...

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The kitchen (0:00), morning routines (4:33), Gina’s journey from NFL Jets Flight Crew to working with the New York Islanders (6:00), transformations and how our careers evolve with motherhood (12:38), Gina on thriving as a director, choreographer and teacher, pushing forward and finding what fits and makes us happy (15:18), and the joy of being in the sports performance world (18:47).

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Self-Tanner (0:00), how judgement of other women reflects the parts of ourselves longing to be free (4:57), the blame spiral and taking your power back (6:01), a relatable story about driving on an empty gas tank becomes a metaphor for the impossible mental load women carry every day (10:22), the conversation shifts toward healing, community, and exploring why women need spaces, hobbies, creativity, and connection that exist purely...

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Would you rather (0:00), Voice memos, human connection in our digital world, and how hearing someone’s voice changes everything (2:02), magic of voice in theater, storytelling, and character work (8:00), motherhood, identity, and redefining creativity, plus the freedom and empowerment that comes with midlife rebirth (13:30).

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Friendship (0:00), Cheryl’s love for the chaotic and beautiful rawness of photographing soccer (3:00), Cheryl shares her powerful family history, from her parents meeting during the Vietnam War to her mother raising children alone in a new country (5:00), Cheryl and Cher discuss the power that our mentors have to teach us to move into the future (10:00), mistakes as the moments that we live for, where we decide what to do nex...

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Solitude (0:00). @UnhingedUndone aka Tanya Burne shares her journey to The Actor’s Studio and back to Australia, and the reality behind overnight success (1:56), a powerful discussion on mindset: believing you are worthy and capable is essential to making things happen (6:21), nonlinear careers & how our creative skills are transferable and valued in other fields, Tanya shares about her work in social issues, including fa...

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Fabric (0:00). Cheryl chats navigating the emotional challenge of traveling for work (7:17), pets, family and unexpected emotional bonds (10:22), moving to Los Angeles and building a sense of belonging (13:02), Building community in Los Angeles, why connection matters (16:30), Cheryl’s love of people, collaboration and photography (23:49). 

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No drama (0:00), Cheryl on balancing home life, career, and creativity (3:00), Cheryl’s role at CalArts, working with graduating dancers, preparing them for the real world through performance, discipline, and professional tools (5:00), Cheryl on the balance between encouragement and allowing children to find their path (11:14), how everything Cheryl does is an outlet to another thing and is refreshing, keeps us grateful and h...

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