Laura Benanti, the Tony-winning star of all things entertainment, sits down with associate producer Allison Beauregard & host, Kim Griffin to discuss the quixotic nature of social media trends, the impossible requirements on moms to perform constantly, why the kids are more than alright, and alllllll the things that make her RAGE! Find it wherever you get your podcasts!
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Finishing up our First Season is a soulful conversation with Liz Elkins Newcomer, an actor, educator, and enneagram coach currently based out of New Orleans. Liz & Kim delve into perfectionism, grief, the damaging effects of preconceived notions and much more. If you've never heard of the Enneagram, or if you got confused by the jargon and "wings," this conversation will help! Liz walks us through all Nine Types, and shares how learning about her type ultimately afforded her the self-compassion necessary to consciously evolve beyond her habits.
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Originally from Venezuela, kind-hearted storyteller Avelino Pombo shares how story has shaped his life, shares insights about working in International Beauty Branding. Associate Producer Jared Alexander tells how Avelino tracked him down in his quest to locate his family and know more about their ancestry. Kim talks about her experience with Basal Cell Carcinoma Cancer on her face in 2015.
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Astrologer, Healer, and newfound friend Ramona Sidlo links up with us from her home in Hawaii and shares her story full of trauma like a rainbow that led her all the way to the pot of gold that is her new island healing life.
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Recorded in October 2020, multi-passionate Goddess of Hilarity Liz Jenkins is the source of wisdom and clarity we all need right now. Maybe you know her as the delightful Principal Biggs from ABC's Blackish, or maybe you binged Werk the Series (which she co-wrote and produced with the incredible Molly Fite - another future dream guest - and which is available on YouTube) but we promise you wanna get on board before her star completes it's rise. In this episode we discuss advocating for yourself, how white actors need to get comfortable playing racists, the importance of knowing what you can handle, and the delight of discovering boundaries late in life only to realize that they are your Love Language. We love Liz's refreshing candor, and hope you will join us in following her on twitter, checking out her many episodic television appearances, and expanding your own perspective to be more inclusive. As always, you can find more about O.T.F.R. and our amazing guests at thekimgriffin.com/offthefuckingrails or join our Patreon for more insider-y goodness as we wrap up the first season and move into The Deep with Season Two!
Recorded in what already feels like another world, this interview from September 2020 with Oklahoma's House Minority Leader, Emily Virgin of Norman, addresses the importance of mental health transparency and the value of compassionate leaders. We cover family values, knocking on doors as an anxious person, and get a horrific look at the harsh realities of the prison industrial complex -including the reckless endangerment of those who are unfortunately incarcerated during a politicized pandemic.
A lot has happened with Rep. Virgin, the pandemic, Norman politics, coup kerfuffles and more since we sat down - all covered in our BONUS "Wear A Fucking Mask!" Episode, which will be live this weekend. Stay tuned for more.
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This episode was created with the help and input of associate producers Allison Beauregard & Jared Alexander, and edited by the rockstars at Pingcroft Loft.
Recorded during the late summer of 2020, this conversation with revered theatre director and artistic powerhouse Reginald L. Douglas, who currently serves as the Associate Artistic Director of D.C.'s Studio Theatre, is a meandering but delightful examination of the impact of politics, current events and loss on the stories we share and who we hope to become. Join Kim Griffin and Associate Producer, Markia Nicole Smith, as they delve into the import of diverse leadership teams, the responsibility of organizations to engage with and serve their patrons/members, and more.
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Therapist, Writer and fantastically frank Aimee Zakrewski Clark sits down with Kim to talk about self-regulation, awareness, and identifying the triggers that set us off. Aimee has her own brilliant podcast, which explains why her advice was So Helpful and the tips she shared So Effective that we were barely able to edit this one down to 90 minutes! Check out “Ask Aimee Zak!” wherever you get your pods to soak up more Aimee, and get ready to blow your own mind with this candid convo.
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Kim and Markia sit down with LA's own (by way of Philly, D.C. & San Diego to name a few) LORENE CHESLEY! Lorene is a tremendous actor, and has somehow also managed to write and publish a book, transcend her early learnings about faith, and maybe one time saved Kim's life.
Tune in as they gab about faith, politics, crystals, and how to help your friend who's with a scary mean asshole.
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