Hosted by Alysha Young · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 25 episodes
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The podcast that shines a spotlight on the incredible and often untold stories of mothers navigating the fast-paced world of the entertainment industry. Through insightful conversations and engaging narratives, we strive to inspire, uplift, and connect moms in the entertainment world, fostering a community that celebrates the multifaceted roles they play both on and off the stage, screen, and behind the scenes.”
Alysha Young hosts Acting like a Mom, a kids show with 25 episodes published.
This week on Acting Like a Mom, we sit down with the inspiring Anastacia McPherson a dancer, actor, and proud mama whose artistry and authenticity shine on and off the screen.Anastacia’s journey began in San Francisco, w
I sit down with my good friend Darryl Wesley a writer, producer, director, and actor who’s basically a one-man creative studio (and somehow still manages to be humble about it).Born and raised on the east side of Detroit
In this episode, I open up about my first-ever brand trip the excitement, the nerves, the imposter syndrome, and the unexpected reset it gave me as a mom, wife, and creator. From rediscovering who I am outside of motherh
In this fun and candid episode of Acting Like a Mom, I had the absolute pleasure of collaborating with fellow mom and podcaster Emily Bolt, host of the amazing podcast Mommywood. Emily started her show three years ago wh
This episode almost didn’t happen... TWICE. 😩 I lost the footage the first time we recorded and it almost broke me. I was so mad, so frustrated, I had to take a break from doing the podcast altogether. But this story? I
We're finally back! In this short solo episode, I’m catching you up on what turned my one-week break into an unexpected two-month hiatus (oops 😅) and how that time away helped me press reset, both personally and creativ
Lets get real about something nearly every mom wrestles with — body image after baby. One year postpartum with my second child, the pressure to “bounce back,” the five pounds that won’t budge, and the radical shift in mi
This week on Acting Like a Mom, I sit down with the multi-talented Mesha Kussman: director, choreographer, and founder of Aqualillies, the world’s most glamorous water entertainment company that fuses synchronized swimmi
In this quick solo episode I am having the post audition blues. Were you can’t shake the coulda woulda shoulda. It made me think of the comparison in both motherhood and the entertainment industry. Whether it's the scrol
In this episode of Acting Like a Mom, I sit down with the radiant and magnetic Danielle Ruiz : model, actor, longtime host of the World Poker Tour, and mom of two. Danielle brings her signature charm, carefree spirit, an
The industry feels quiet. Auditions are slower, projects are paused, and a lot of us arewondering, “What now?” In this episode, I lean into the stillness. Not as failure, but as a vital part of the creative rhythm. Wheth
She was my very first guest and now she’s back! Actress, mama, and now co-founder, Aylya Marzolf Mai joins me for a full-circle moment on Acting Like a Mom. Since that first episode, we’ve both had babies (just three day
What do running shoes, mom life, and grit have in common? A whole lot more than you think. In this episode, I’m taking you mile by mile through my first ever half marathon...physically exhausting, emotionally eye opening
Babies, Braids & Breaking the Mold with Dot Saint Fleur In this inspiring episode of Acting Like a Mom, we sit down with the multi-talented Dot Saint Fleur; an actress, entrepreneur, devoted mom, and wife. She is rewriti
In this I open up about my first full year as a mother of two. No filters, no scripts, just real talk. From navigating the trenches of postpartum depression to embracing perspective shifts (and a healthy dose of delulu t
This highly requested episode is a special one! We have our first Dad guest and who else than my super handsome husband😍, actor Jordan Hubbard, for a honest conversation about what it’s really like to raise kids while n
Welcome back to Acting Like a Mom! It’s Season 2, and your host is officially out of the pregnancy fog and into toddler territory — and yes, still working in entertainment while figuring it all out. 🙃 In this first epis
Welcome to the season Finale of the Acting Like a Mom podcast. It’s a short and sweet one. It only felt right to end it because this is the only episode I have left with my baby bump, and next week is Christmas so the ti
Currently shooting from my hotel room cause mama is out of town working...yipiee. Unfortunately I left a piece of my breast pump at home, can we say Mastitis 😭😅. Amazon to the rescue!Will be delivering a same day hand
This episode was kinda hard to post because I knew I was experiencing some sort of depression during this time of my pregnancy, even writing that out is hard. But That would defeat the whole purpose of this podcast, to b
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Acting like a Mom is hosted by Alysha Young. The show is categorised under kids (family) and has published 25 episodes.
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