Episodes

  • Cher, Shelly, Jess: Superpowers, Baggage & Interconnectivity

    Cher, Shelly, Jess: Superpowers, Baggage & Interconnectivity
    Jan 7 2026

    Not defects, Superpowers (0:00), gratitude for teachers (2:42), +/- of technology in schools (3:04), the emotional moment when you realize your child’s anxiety is tied to your own baggage (4:58), conversations about culture, faith and spirituality — from Catholicism to Judaism to Buddhism to believing we’re all connected (7:52).

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    Recorded on December 14, 2025.

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    Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson

    Guest: Producer Jess

    Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions

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    17 mins
  • Director Kelly Park, Part 4: Toolboxes For Success

    Director Kelly Park, Part 4: Toolboxes For Success
    Dec 29 2025

    What’s yours is yours, the creative toolbox, rejection as protection (0:00), casual manifestation (3:07), how Kelly and John worked as a team to co-create their and Sydney’s careers (10:26), Kelly gives advice for children who want to get into acting (16:27), Yes, and-ing life, being patient, and the journey as the success (21:32).

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    Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson

    Guest: Kelly Park

    Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions

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    KELLY’S BIO:

    Director Kelly Park is from Philly. Her early years were spent attending Quaker schools, which helped shape a unique life perspective. After launching her career as a marketer and project manager in the technology and advertising industries, she decided to switch things up. Inspired by her actress mother to listen to her "funny bone", she took a leap of faith, and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy. She began studying at Second City and The Groundlings, which led to commercials, short films, and sketch comedies. However, she soon realized being in front of the camera wasn't what fed her soul, teaching was. This eventually would lead to teaching children and young adults the fundamentals of acting and improv. Kelly quickly became one of the most sought-after acting coaches in television, working on numerous pilots and television shows for Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, Amazon, and Netflix. From there, Kelly transitioned to Director, debuting on the Emmy Award-nominated Netflix show, ALEXA & KATIE, ultimately directing multiple episodes. She has since directed numerous episodes such as GRACE & FRANKIE, THE NEIGHBORHOOD, STATION 19, and the upcoming FRASIER revival, as well as becoming a pilot Director for COUNTRY COMFORT (Netflix), BLACK DON'T CRACK (ABC), LOPEZ VS. LOPEZ (NBC), and most recently, NON-EVIL TWIN (NBC). She is also a writer/producer and is currently developing several projects with her producing partner husband, John, having recently sold a multi-cam comedy to Universal Television, as well as to CBS Studios.
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    26 mins
  • Director Kelly Park, Part 3: Wellness and Joy

    Director Kelly Park, Part 3: Wellness and Joy
    Dec 23 2025

    Vitamin E (0:00), Kelly’s chats wellness, self-care and sulfur baths, see link below for Kelly’s recommendation (2:48), a chat about HRT and ultrasounds without radiation (7:31), love, journaling and Kelly and John’s 30 years together (10:55), cat cameos that you might want to watch at the YouTube link below (14:09), Cher’s bearded dragon turning yellow with joy and making our homes filled with joy (15:39), Kelly’s joy directing The Neighborhood is Season 8's "Welcome to Secrets and Santa” finale (19:57).

    WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/WwxD-OxZvE8

    Kelly’s sulfur bath tip: ManuFeiFei Organic Sulfur Bath Tablets https://a.co/d/6kNK3MP

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    Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson

    Guest: Kelly Park

    Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions

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    KELLY’S BIO:

    Director Kelly Park is from Philly. Her early years were spent attending Quaker schools, which helped shape a unique life perspective. After launching her career as a marketer and project manager in the technology and advertising industries, she decided to switch things up. Inspired by her actress mother to listen to her "funny bone", she took a leap of faith, and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy. She began studying at Second City and The Groundlings, which led to commercials, short films, and sketch comedies. However, she soon realized being in front of the camera wasn't what fed her soul, teaching was. This eventually would lead to teaching children and young adults the fundamentals of acting and improv. Kelly quickly became one of the most sought-after acting coaches in television, working on numerous pilots and television shows for Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, Amazon, and Netflix. From there, Kelly transitioned to Director, debuting on the Emmy Award-nominated Netflix show, ALEXA & KATIE, ultimately directing multiple episodes. She has since directed numerous episodes such as GRACE & FRANKIE, THE NEIGHBORHOOD, STATION 19, and the upcoming FRASIER revival, as well as becoming a pilot Director for COUNTRY COMFORT (Netflix), BLACK DON'T CRACK (ABC), LOPEZ VS. LOPEZ (NBC), and most recently, NON-EVIL TWIN (NBC). She is also a writer/producer and is currently developing several projects with her producing partner husband, John, having recently sold a multi-cam comedy to Universal Television, as well as to CBS Studios.
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    23 mins
  • Cher & Shelly: Stay Vulnerable

    Cher & Shelly: Stay Vulnerable
    Dec 16 2025

    Baseball tournamenting (0:00), Middle school, I’m Just a Guy with an IEP https://www.jordantoma.com visits Shelly’s kids’ school (3:03), trigger warning, TikTok quizzes that encourage children hurting themselves (5:50), cringing our kids and creating safe home spaces (12:06).

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    19 mins
  • Nikki Snelson, Part 2: The Show Must Go On- Motherhood, Mayhem and Making Art

    Nikki Snelson, Part 2: The Show Must Go On- Motherhood, Mayhem and Making Art
    Dec 10 2025
    Nikki makes the unattainable attainable (0:00), persevering, Nikki directs and finds excellence in Singapore and beyond (3:14), our physicality, butter popcorn and cheese (9:04), the mind blowing revelation about how much we care if our children get upset or are going through something (11:35), the harmony of our villages that help us be successful and care for our families (18:35). WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/pk_mjdDthT8 Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson Guest: Nikki Snelson Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions FOLLOW NIKKI: Instagram: @nikkisnelsonaugh Website: https://www.nikkisnelson.com/ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1863951/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NikkiSnelson/ @ Musical Theatre Mayhem @ Indiana University Bloomington The Department of Theatre, Dance, and Contemporary Dance FOLLOW US: Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music @CreativeMamasUnplugged YouTube @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean @CreativeMamasUnplugged EXTENDED SUMMARY In this deeply honest and energizing conversation, Broadway icon and director Nikki Snelson returns to the show for a wide-ranging discussion that blends artistry, motherhood and authenticity. Known for originating the iconic role of Brooke Wyndham in Legally Blonde on Broadway and standout turns in A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity, and Annie Get Your Gun, Nikki brings honesty and presence to this conversation as she does to the stage. We dive into her evolution from celebrated performer to dynamic director, exploring the creative muscles she’s strengthening and the projects she’s currently helming. Nikki opens up about the transformative experience of being on another continent with her toddler at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic — the fear, the togetherness, the unexpected pivots, and how that chapter added to the surprises that life as a mom brings. Together, we talk about what it means to readjust health priorities as older moms, shifting into new rhythms, honoring changing bodies, and unlearning the pressure to “bounce back.” Nikki also shares the most surprising thing motherhood has taught her — and it’s equal parts relatable and profound. This episode is candid, funny, uplifting, and full of wisdom for anyone navigating creativity, career, or parenting in a world that never stops changing. BIO Nikki Snelson has been working on Broadway and beyond as an actress, creator, director, choreographer and educator for the last 30 years. As an actress, Ms Snelson is most recognized for her performance of Brooke Wyndam in the original Broadway and MTV cast of LEGALLY BLONDE. While at the Palace in LB, she was a part of the deliciously campy “Search for the New Elle Woods” on MTV. Nikki originated the role of Winnie Tate in the Broadway revival of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (starring Bernadette Peters). She was also seen on Broadway in SWEET CHARITY (starring Christina Applegate). Nikki spent several years on National Tours as "Cassie" in A Chorus Line and “Susan” in TICK, TICK, BOOM! She also performed in the Broadway National Tours of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, SHOW BOAT and HELLO, DOLLY with Carol Channing. Snelson originated the role of The Mad Hatter in Frank Wildhorn's Wonderland, played Velma in CHICAGO at Maine State Theater and Sally Bowles in CABARET at The Napa Valley Opera House. On the big screen, Nikki was featured in the groundbreaking documentary EVERY LITTLE STEP as well in the major motion pictures REEFER MADNESS and ACROSS THE UNIVERSE. On the small screen, Nikki has been seen on Desperate Housewives and All My Children. She received her training in Musical Theatre from Boston Conservatory after growing up in St Louis and making her professional debut at the St Louis Muny. Most recently, Nikki directed and choreographed legally blonde at the Kansas City starlight. Ms Snelson has directed, choreographed, and taught ALL over the world including: Argentina, Chile, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Ireland, Scotland, Paris, London and many more. She is an artist in residence at Singapore’s famed theater school,Lasalle College of the Arts. Her directing credits include: MAMMA MIA, HOLIDAY INN, ALL SHOOK UP, WORLD GOES ROUND, GYPSY, WEDDING SINGER, PAJAMA GAME, CABARET, CHICAGO, JOSEPH and A CHORUS LINE. Nikki has choreographed for Elton John's Life Ball in Vienna, The Young and the Restless, The Miss America Pageant and the “The Funny Dance Show” on E! Ms Snelson is the voice and CGI likeness of “Annie” in RockStar Games’ MIDNIGHT CLUB-LOS ANGELES. in the spring, Nikki will work on beauty and the beast at vanguard university and the prom at university of california-irvine. Nikki resides in Orange County, ...
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    24 mins
  • Nikki Snelson, Part 1: Actress, Creator, Director, Choreographer, Educator, and Mom

    Nikki Snelson, Part 1: Actress, Creator, Director, Choreographer, Educator, and Mom
    Dec 3 2025
    Nikki’s “The Price Is Right” story (0:00), Nikki’s advice for performer moms (4:26), how we have to remember don’t count your friend’s sprinkles and have your ice cream melt (9:56), chatting “The Summer I Turned Pretty” (12:11), Nikki’s dream roles (16:31). WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/284qg5ojxUo Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson Guest: Nikki Snelson Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions FOLLOW NIKKI: Instagram: @nikkisnelsonaugh Website: https://www.nikkisnelson.com/ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1863951/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NikkiSnelson/ @ Musical Theatre Mayhem @ Indiana University Bloomington The Department of Theatre, Dance, and Contemporary Dance FOLLOW US: Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music @CreativeMamasUnplugged YouTube @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean @CreativeMamasUnplugged BIO Nikki Snelson has been working on Broadway and beyond as an actress, creator, director, choreographer and educator for the last 30 years. As an actress, Ms Snelson is most recognized for her performance of Brooke Wyndam in the original Broadway and MTV cast of LEGALLY BLONDE. While at the Palace in LB, she was a part of the deliciously campy “Search for the New Elle Woods” on MTV. Nikki originated the role of Winnie Tate in the Broadway revival of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (starring Bernadette Peters). She was also seen on Broadway in SWEET CHARITY (starring Christina Applegate). Nikki spent several years on National Tours as "Cassie" in A Chorus Line and “Susan” in TICK, TICK, BOOM! She also performed in the Broadway National Tours of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, SHOW BOAT and HELLO, DOLLY with Carol Channing. Snelson originated the role of The Mad Hatter in Frank Wildhorn's Wonderland, played Velma in CHICAGO at Maine State Theater and Sally Bowles in CABARET at The Napa Valley Opera House. On the big screen, Nikki was featured in the groundbreaking documentary EVERY LITTLE STEP as well in the major motion pictures REEFER MADNESS and ACROSS THE UNIVERSE. On the small screen, Nikki has been seen on Desperate Housewives and All My Children. She received her training in Musical Theatre from Boston Conservatory after growing up in St Louis and making her professional debut at the St Louis Muny. Most recently, Nikki directed and choreographed legally blonde at the Kansas City starlight. Ms Snelson has directed, choreographed, and taught ALL over the world including: Argentina, Chile, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Ireland, Scotland, Paris, London and many more. She is an artist in residence at Singapore’s famed theater school,Lasalle College of the Arts. Her directing credits include: MAMMA MIA, HOLIDAY INN, ALL SHOOK UP, WORLD GOES ROUND, GYPSY, WEDDING SINGER, PAJAMA GAME, CABARET, CHICAGO, JOSEPH and A CHORUS LINE. Nikki has choreographed for Elton John's Life Ball in Vienna, The Young and the Restless, The Miss America Pageant and the “The Funny Dance Show” on E! Ms Snelson is the voice and CGI likeness of “Annie” in RockStar Games’ MIDNIGHT CLUB-LOS ANGELES. in the spring, Nikki will work on beauty and the beast at vanguard university and the prom at university of california-irvine. Nikki resides in Orange County, California with her husband and 5 year old son. Nikki is the CEO of Musical Theatre Mayhem, a triple threat workshop experience featuring Broadway’s biggest stars!
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    25 mins
  • Ellyn Marsh, Part 3: Authenticity, Adolescence, and the Clock That Won’t Slow Down

    Ellyn Marsh, Part 3: Authenticity, Adolescence, and the Clock That Won’t Slow Down
    Nov 25 2025

    Cher goes to Costco (0:00), the delight and challenges of authenticity, ADHD and being okay in vulnerability (1:19), we are all more alike than anyone wants to agree (10:35), the only thing we can’t ever get back is time (14:42).

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    Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson

    Guest: Ellyn Marsh

    Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions

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    Instagram: @ellynmarsh

    “Shut the F*** Up Nick Lachey” a Love Is Blind Podcast with Ellyn Marsh and Daisy Eagan https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-the-f-up-nick-lachey/id1752366968

    “Think Not!” Podcast with Ellyn & Rabia: ithinknotpod.com & https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rabia-and-ellyn-solve-the-case/id1646694616

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    Extended Summary:

    Broadway performer, comedian, social‑media star and single mom Ellyn Marsh (@ellynmarsh on Instagram) brings charisma and real‑life grit to everything she does. She co‑hosts the podcasts I Think Not! — “a truly campy take on true‑crime TV” — and Rabia & Ellyn Solve the Case with legal expert Rabia Chaudry, where they break down major crime stories with wit and insight. (ithinknotpod.com)

    In this unfiltered, laugh‑out‑loud, and deeply heartfelt episode of Creative Mamas Unplugged, Ellyn shares a raw, funny and refreshingly honest conversation about motherhood, reinvention, and embracing the chaos of it all. She opens up about raising her daughter, Lola — now a high school junior — while rediscovering her identity as a woman and artist after divorce. With her signature humour and candour, she reflects on the revelation that no parent really knows what they’re doing (“we’re all just guessing”), and how that truth has deepened her connection with her daughter. Ellyn’s vulnerability is both hilarious and profoundly human. A must‑listen for anyone trying to balance creativity, motherhood, and self‑discovery — with humour, heart, and maybe a little pink.
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    20 mins
  • Ellyn Marsh, Part 2: From Broadway to The Pandemic, Podcasts and The Cheesecake Factory

    Ellyn Marsh, Part 2: From Broadway to The Pandemic, Podcasts and The Cheesecake Factory
    Nov 18 2025

    “These cubs are obsessed… with cougars” (0:00), Ellyn shares her experiences from Broadway to time with her daughter (1:23), Leap for your dreams, The Cheesecake Factory, and Ellen’s Stardust Diner (6:11), Ellyn’s Love is Blind Podcast “Shut the F*** Up Nick Lachey” and rewatching “Sex and the City” and “Orange is the New Black”, and the wonderfulness of Jessica Simpson (9:18), The Osbornes and The Osmunds (12:36), the genius of Korean Skincare (16:30), benefit of HRT, and teaching our kids: don’t go to the second location (17:44).

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    Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson

    Guest: Ellyn Marsh

    Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions

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    Instagram: @ellynmarsh

    “Shut the F*** Up Nick Lachey” a Love Is Blind Podcast with Ellyn Marsh and Daisy Eagan https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-the-f-up-nick-lachey/id1752366968

    “Think Not!” Podcast with Ellyn & Rabia: ithinknotpod.com & https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rabia-and-ellyn-solve-the-case/id1646694616

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    Extended Summary:

    Broadway performer, comedian, social‑media star and single mom Ellyn Marsh (@ellynmarsh on Instagram) brings charisma and real‑life grit to everything she does. She co‑hosts the podcasts I Think Not! — “a truly campy take on true‑crime TV” — and Rabia & Ellyn Solve the Case with legal expert Rabia Chaudry, where they break down major crime stories with wit and insight. (ithinknotpod.com) and “Shut the F*** Up Nick Lachey” a Love Is Blind Podcast with Ellyn Marsh and Daisy Eagan.

    Ellyn opens up about everything from Broadway to the pandemic, podcasts, Korean skincare, HRT, teaching our kids Don’t go to the second location and of course the amazingness of the Cheesecake Factory.

    Ellyn’s Part 2 is another celebration of imperfection, authenticity, and the fierce love that holds us together. A must‑listen for anyone trying to balance creativity, motherhood, and self‑discovery — with humour, heart, and maybe a little pink.
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    26 mins