This week, our guest is Shaun Murphy — aka Mister Motivation — an Army veteran, educator, speaker, and author who’s been honored with the Michelle Obama Service Award . From losing his father at six, to military service, to teaching with Teach For America, Shaun turned pain into purpose — and even created a whole new genre along the way: Motivation Music . In this raw and real conversation, we dive into: ✨ What it really means to be unbreakable ✨ How to keep going when life nearly breaks you ✨ T...
Jul 01, 2025•46 min•Season 6Ep. 7
First in person recorded episode of the season! In this episode of Follow Your F🦋ing Dreams, I sit down with the radiant Katishcka Kiara — actress, producer, creative strategist, and unapologetic multi-hyphenate navigating the worlds of film, digital influence, and global storytelling from Cape Town to London. This one’s for the creatives who do it all — the actors building brands, leading teams, producing content, and saying YES to a life that spans borders. Katishcka gets candid about: Making...
Jun 17, 2025•49 min•Season 6Ep. 6
From Military Strategy to Entrepreneurial Mastery: In this episode, I speak with Aanan Patel — a former U.S. military officer turned leadership strategist — to unpack what it really means to lead under pressure. From directing 200+ person global teams and managing high-stakes satellite operations to transitioning into the civilian world and building a thriving real estate business, Aanan shares the leadership tools that have consistently driven his success. We explore: How to make high-risk deci...
May 13, 2025•49 min•Season 6Ep. 5
From American Horror Story to The Righteous Gemstones , Hollywood Actress Kerstin Schulze is proving that strength, confidence, and success only get better with time. We dive into her inspiring journey—from Olympic-level athlete to working Hollywood actor—covering everything from auditioning, building body confidence, staying fit with a busy lifestyle, and why it’s never too late to go after your dream. 💪🏼 BONUS: Kerstin is gifting our listeners a free month of access to her “Fitness for the B...
May 01, 2025•44 min•Season 6Ep. 4
In this inspiring and FUN episode of Follow Your Fing Dreams , I sit down with LA based actor, writer, comedian, and creativity coach Mayur Chauhan to talk about what it truly means to CARE for your inner artist —with love, patience, and a cup of chai. We chat about everything from protecting your creativity like a child , dealing with criticism, prepping for a stand-up show , what actually makes comedy funny , and even the quest for the perfect chai recipe . Mayur opens up about the vulnerabili...
Apr 15, 2025•51 min•Season 6Ep. 3
In this soul-stirring episode, I sit down with intuitive life coach, psychic medium, and energy healer Meesh Carra . Do we all have a purpose? What does awakening feel like in our body? How do we know when intuition is calling? From childhood nights to ayahuasca in the Amazon, Meesh takes us on the wild ride that led her to discovering her spiritual gifts and soul purpose—and how you can start unlocking your own. We talk intuition, finding your purpose, healing, spirit guides, and what it actual...
Apr 08, 2025•35 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Solo episode! It’s a new season, and we’re kicking things off raw and unfiltered—literally, recorded in my PJs in one take! Are you stuck in the scroll, watching everyone else live their dreams instead of building your own? Been there. Or maybe you want to create, but self-doubt keeps shutting you down before you even start? In this episode, let's talk about how we can shift from only consuming to more creating, and finally trusting your own voice. Because if we want a life that actually excites...
Apr 01, 2025•16 min•Season 6Ep. 1
New Episodes Tuesdays! Hey, I’m Natasha Mayet—actor, acting coach, and all-around creative. My mission? To follow my f*cking dreams and inspire you to do the same. Let’s be real—“follow your dreams” sounds cute, but how do you actually do it? How do you push past fear, self-doubt, and all the sh*t life throws your way? What does it really take to bet on yourself when everything feels impossible? That’s exactly what we’re figuring out here. This podcast is dedicated to my dad, who told me to foll...
Apr 01, 2025•1 min
🎙️ As we approach the final chapter of 2024, it's time to say goodbye to On The Journey and make space for something new. In this final unedited and raw episode, I open up about the loss of my dad and how his passing reshaped everything I thought I knew about life. It’s been a journey of grief, healing, and honoring his final words to me: “Follow your dreams.” 🌟 His message was simple but powerful—fear doesn’t control us; we control how we live and what we pursue. That’s what I carry with me e...
Dec 30, 2024•31 min
In this episode I speak to Paul Blom from the SA Horrorfest which has been running for 19 years in South Africa. 2024 marks it's 20th year! Paul is also the Festival director for Celludrioid, South Africa's only Sci Fi, fantasy and anime genre festival. We chat about the Sci Fi and Horror genres, how Paul connected with the Soskia twins, starting and running a film festival and the challenges, what makes a good horror film, and the scariest movie Paul has ever seen. Don't miss the SA HorrorFest ...
Aug 06, 2024•59 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In this weeks episode I speak to Atlanta based actor Cory Chapman. You can see him currently on Hightown on Starz and Hulu. Cory is known for his roles on The Righteous Gemstones, Better Caul Saul, Stranger Things, and for playing Margot Robbie's brother in I, Tonya. I asked Cory about typecasting, Atlanta versus LA, how to stay motivated when it gets slow, the most challenging role he has has to play, audition advice, and off course, the infamous boob grab scene in I, Tonya. Follow Cory @thecor...
Apr 15, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Tariq Simmons is a writer/director based in Atlanta. He speaks about the writing and directing process for his sci-fi short Evolution and his film journey from working in production at Tyler Perry Studios to becoming staff writer on the hit show BMF on Starz. Tariq Simmons is the Founder and CEO of his own company called Diaspora Dreams Production Ltd., which he started in 2020. Check out his latest projects on @thedirectortariq and check out BMF on Starz. Tariq's YouTube where you can watch Evo...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 4
This week I speak with my friend, cat mom, actor and musician Nomi Lotuz all the way in Denmark about what it means to practice allowing ourselves to show up authentically, and let go of the need to do what every one else is doing so we can do US more often. We speak about navigating the messiness of being a human, how to cultivate self worth and let go of the "should dos," and the awkwardness of telling your crush you like them. Follow Nomi on IG @nomilotuz and check out her podcast I Seng Med ...
Jan 29, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In this weeks episode I catch up with Monde Kawana. Monde is a producer at award winning production company Bench Films and is also a city producer for the 48 Hour Film Project in Cape Town. She shares her insights into producing, the qualities that make a good producer, filmmaking, making a short versus a feature, and also some tips for successfully making a film in 48 hours. Follow Monde @benchfilms and also @capetown48hfp
Jan 17, 2024•50 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Accomplished actress Wendy Braun has enjoyed a dynamic career, recently appearing on four seasons of the celebrated Netflix series, Atypical, as well as guest appearances on This Is Us, Grey's Anatomy, It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia and Criminal Minds to name a few. With over 80 TV + Film credits, over 100 commercials and thousands of voiceovers, Wendy has also combined decades of invaluable professional experience with her passion for inspiring others. She is also a Breakthrough Coach and th...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Award winning director and writer of shorts Sanguine and Metamorph Cameron Scott Hadlow shares his process in writing, directing, how the two go hand in hand, and why locations are characters.
Oct 30, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 10
In this episode I connect with writer podcaster and cat dad Will Wallace. Will was a writer for Teen Wolf on MTV and co-hosts Return to Beacon Hills, a Teen Wolf rewatch podcast. Will shares about his journey as a writer, why Teen Wolf is a great show, and gives us a glimpse into the behind the scenes of the writer's on the show. He also offers insight on how to beat writers block and offers perspective on the Writer's Strike. Will's IG is @willwritesgood and be sure to check out the Teen Wolf r...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In this episode I speak to AMAW NY On Camera Acting Coach Jason Buyer about his app Need A Reader. As a former Casting Director, Jason offers tips for actors on self tapes, auditions and booking the job. We talk about the Need A Reader App Jason developed which allows actors to get paid to be a reader and also to find readers world wide to self tape with. Jason shares advice from his experience in casting on how to stand out in auditions and self tapes, what to do if you have actions in self tap...
Sep 11, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this episode I speak to the Festival Director and Founder the Atlanta Sci-Fi Film Festival Amanda Ray on starting and growing the festival, and the elements of a good sci-fi film. If you are a sci-fi fan or filmmaker this one is one to listen to! www.atlantascififilmfestival.com filmfreeway.com/AtlantaSCIFIfilmfestival
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Do you want to change your life? Here is how you can change your story and move forwards TODAY. This is a solo episode and I was inspired by a book I was reading by Richard Carlson, author of Don't Sweat The Small Stuff. Do you find yourself feeling stuck? Maybe it's time to switch gears so you can more forwards instead of backwards. Change gears and change your life.
Aug 06, 2023•9 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In part two of this informative episode with award winning sci-fi writer director Darion D'Anjou we get into the nitty gritty of AI tools for filmmakers and actors who want to make their own content, such as Chat GPT, Midjourney and RunwayML. If you like this episode please do give it a review on Apple Podcasts so someone else can be inspired! Darion D’Anjou Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/dariondanjou One Minute Film School https://www.youtube.com/c/oneminutefilmschool https://oneminutefilmsc...
Jul 25, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Award winning Atlanta based writer director Darion D'Anjou talks about writing, directing, actors who take risks and the art of one minute films. He also shares on AI filmmaking and how actors and filmmakers can use AI to create. Register for the One Minute Film Competition at the Artists Thrive Summit by the 19th of this month to stand a chance to win cash prizes up to $1000 by participating in person or online from anywhere on the world. Artists Thrive Summit https://www.artiststhrive.org/summ...
Jul 18, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Today I speak with acting coach Lindsay Frame Buss who is the founder of the Sustainable Actor Collective. Lindsay is also a Distress and Intimacy Coordinator. We talk about acting classes and the co-creation of safe spaces, growth and self compassion and how there is no such thing as a bad actor. Lindsay also shares how we can change how we think of the word procrastination and instead explore it as our body holding and get curious about our natural rhythms. I'm sure this episode will inspire y...
Jul 10, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 3
What if why we are here is to share who we are with the world? This week, I invite you to share your voice, share who you are, share your heart. Let people in. You never know who you might inspire. Better yet, over share. Your voice matters. Affirmation: I give myself permission to be who I am. Let me know what you discover! In the spirit of this episode and sharing, I started writing a free weekly letter for actors with a weekly acting lesson to empower you on your journey. Sign up for it here:...
Jul 03, 2023•9 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Saskia (@growingwithsas) and I discuss how to identify childhood wounds and trauma and how to heal our inner child. We each talk about our healing journeys and Saskia shared some of the healing techniques she is using to heal her childhood wounds, and to team up with her inner child. We hope this episode will inspire you on your healing journey. You can heal and you are not alone. Feel free to share this episode if it resonates with you and might help someone else with their healing journey.
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Casting director Monique Murray du Plessis who also started the online community called "Sparkle" shares her insights on how we can all sparkle a little brighter. She also shares some advice for actors and on how to approach commercial auditions. We hope this will help you ignite your spark. If this episode resonates with you please share and leave a review so that it can reach more people.
Feb 28, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Katishcka shares her personal acting journey, why she didn't become a doctor and how she overcame her shyness in her acting career.
Jul 19, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Actress & model Emalie Noelani on commercial acting, being a fulltime artist, relationships, releasing the need to people please and showing up as your authentic self.
Jan 31, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode I share a meditation to welcome the year ahead with love and to visualize what we want for the year. I hope this serves you and that your year ahead is filled with joy and open heartedness.
Jan 18, 2021•9 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Swedish Asian-American Actor & singer/song writer Amy Mae Lou shares her journey as an actor, tips for dealing with rejection, and why she loves playing a monster.
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 22
