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Welcome to "Hatching Creativity: Conversations on Success, Innovation, and Growth"! Join us as we dive deep into the world of creativity and explore the minds of remarkable individuals who have achieved extraordinary success in their respective fields. In this podcast, we believe that creativity is not limited to the realm of art and design; it encompasses every aspect of life and business. Through engaging interviews and thought-provoking discussions, we'll uncover the secrets behind harnes ...
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My Job is to Play is a weekly podcast hosted by Author, Playwright and Audiobook Narrator Erin Mallon. Each week Erin interviews an amazing creative mind and together they deep dive into what it means to live a creative, playful life.
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Exploring Early Onset Eating Disorders and Diet Culture with Heather Baker from Prosperity Eating Disorders
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Could societal pressures and social media be sparking eating disorders in children as young as 10? Join us on Hatching Creativity as we explore this alarming trend with Heather Baker from Prosperity Eating Disorders in Virginia. Heather brings her wealth of experience to our discussion about the early onset of body image issues and the devastating …
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Navigating the treacherous waters of consultant selection can be daunting; let's ensure you're equipped with the know-how to avoid the siren call of cut-rate expertise. Our latest discussion peels back the layers of due diligence necessary for businesses to confidently engage the right professionals. I'll share an eye-opening anecdote about a clien…
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Can addiction be treated like chronic illnesses such as heart disease or diabetes? Join us on Hatching Creativity as we sit down with Dr. Annie Peters, a leading expert in behavioral health care and the Director of Research and Education at the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP). Dr. Peters takes us through her fascinatin…
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The importance an effective compliance program and some disaster stories with Christopher Wolfington, Founder of FinPay
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Ever wonder why used car salesmen get such a bad rap? Join us as we strip away the stereotypes and get to the heart of transparency and trust in sales, diving into an area that's murky for many—where value battles cost in the consumer's mind. We're navigating through the maze of customer belief systems that impact their purchasing decisions, and we…
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In this episode, we speak with Nikki Soda, the Director of Membership and State Advocacy for the National Assocation of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP). Nikki talks about the association, what they do, and some of the current things going on in Behavioral Healthcare and Substance Use Disorder treatment. We also speak about advocacy, how to ap…
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Value based payment models and paying for recovery not relapse with Sarah Howe and Morgan Coyner
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Experience a radical shift in the battle against addiction with the Alliance for Addiction Payment Reform's revolutionary strategies. Our guest from the Alliance unveils the potential of the Addiction Recovery Medical Home alternative payment model, a game-changer in incentivizing recovery over relapse for substance use disorder services. This epis…
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The financial and efficiency impacts of doing things the right way compared to just checking the box with Chris Wolfington of FinPay
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Get ready to reimagine the intersection of finance and healthcare with Chris, a serial entrepreneur on his seventh venture, who's turning the patient payment experience on its head. Forget about merely ticking off compliance checkboxes; this episode is an eye-opener on how financial transparency and literacy can revolutionize patient care. Chris, w…
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Standardizing EMRs, Improving Addiction Treatment Outcomes and Lessons Learned From the FORSE Report with Dr. Annie Peters
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People talk about being, "Data Driven", but what does that actually mean? How can data-driven approaches revolutionize addiction treatment? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Annie Peters, the Director of Research and Education at NAATP, to uncover the power of leveraging data for enhanced treatment efficacy and operational efficiency in addiction tre…
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This is our 40th episode and the end of Season One! This first year of the podcast has flown by. I'm so grateful to everyone who has tuned in, shared episodes, rated us, reviewed us... it's all meant so much to me. For this final episode of the season we thought it would be fun to go back in time and celebrate some of my favorite moments from this …
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Today we have Natalie Naudus on the show. Natalie is a brilliant Audie-Award winning narrator of over 400 books. We get into that a little in this interview. But mostly we talk about her writing and celebrate the release of her debut novel. It's called "Gay the Pray Away" and it is the #1 Best Seller in Coming of Age Fiction for Teens on Amazon thi…
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Today we have my friend Eliza Bent on the show. Eliza and I go way back. She is a playwright and a performer whose Bentertainments include solo works, plays, adaptations, and hybrid affairs. She makes short films. She speaks Italian. She has degrees in philosophy and playwriting and she's on faculty at Northwestern University’s Radio TV & Film depa…
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Today we have my friend Amy Staats on the show. Amy is an actor, writer, producer, director... you name it, she does it. This conversation was so much fun for me. We talk about Van Halen, understudying on Broadway, writing plays, developing projects for TV and film, and overcoming perfectionism. Amy's currently doing an experiment where she shares …
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Today we have NY Times Bestselling Author Jodi Lipper on the show. Jodi is a Collaborative Writer, also known as a Ghostwriter. I've always been interested in how this process works but I thought it was super secretive and I didn't want to pry. Well Jodi let me pry for this podcast episode and I'm so happy she did. I'm amazed at how many skills it …
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Today our guest is my dear friend Thérèse Plummer. If you are an audiobook listener there is a very strong chance you've had this lady's voice in your ears. She's a beautiful storyteller, a kind soul and a hella strong human being. Almost three years ago she was in ahead-on car collision with a drunk driver and she's been on a relentless journey to…
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Today our guest is Charlie Pollock. Charlie is an incredible singer and actor. He's worked with the likes of Dolly Parton, David Bowie, John Mellencamp... the list goes on. Every time I see him onstage whether in a Broadway show or playing in his awesome band, I'm so jazzed by how he operates. Charlie is just one of those magnetic artists you can't…
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Emmy-Nominated Composer SIDDHARTHA KHOSLA on "This is Us" and "Only Murders in the Building"
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I am so excited for today's episode. If you've ever talked with me about TV, you know my absolute favorite show of all time is This is Us. It's one of those shows that's so deep in my bones I have to hold myself back from referencing it on a daily basis to my friends and family. Well today I got to take a deep dive and talk about it as much as I wa…
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Today we have my dear friend Lia Romeo on the show. She's one of the smartest and most generous playwrights I know. Her new play STILL is having its New York Premiere right now. It opened last night at the DR2 Theater in Union Square. It's presented by Colt Coeur with direction by Adrienne Campbell-Holt and features performances by Jayne Atkinson a…
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It's week two of my Spring Break and we're back with another great replay. Today we're heading back to the very first episode of the podcast where I got to talk to Amy Daws, romantic comedy author extraordinaire. Amy is a #1 Amazon Bestselling author. She's written over 20 books and they're all hilarious, sexy and playful as hell. This is perfect t…
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I am on a Spring Break for the next two episodes, so we're revisiting two of our early conversations from back in September when we launched the podcast. First up for our replays is the wonderful Kristoffer Diaz. Kris and I go way back. Kris is a Pulitzer Prize nominated playwright, a screenwriter and an educator. People call his work "Brilliant th…
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Today we have my buddy Mike Houston on the show. He is an incredible actor who works in Theater, Film and TV. Mike spent four seasons on Orange is the New Black as Lee Dixon and recently played Harvey Weinstein in the feature film "She Said" starring Zoe Kazan, Carey Mulligan and Patricia Clarkson. In this episode, Mike and I really "talk shop" and…
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Today we have the great Theodora Taylor on the show. I first learned about Theodora's work a few years ago when I picked up her book "7 Figure Fiction: How to Use Universal Fantasy to Sell Your Books to Anyone." With a title like that, why wouldn't I buy it, right? I expected lots of cool tips on selling my books - which I certainly got - but I got…
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Today we have the lovely Samantha Brentmoor on the show. Samantha is a wonderful romance audiobook narrator which is the space we've been hanging in lately, but we go way back to my early theater days in New York City where she actually ran the theater where I was performing. Every time I snag a few minutes with her at a book event, I think man, I …
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Today we have my friend Melanie Maras on the show. Melanie is a working writer in Hollywood, which you can hear her discuss every other week on her podcast: Two Writers Talking Shit w/her co-host Saeed Crumpler. This conversation was a real treat for me because I felt like I got to be the writer talking shit with her this week. Melanie is such a cu…
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Today we have comedian Gianmarco Soresi on the podcast. The past few years, Gianmarco's career in stand-up has skyrocketed. He made his late night debut on The Late Late Show with James Corden, who called him "a brilliant stand-up comedian." He's currently performing all over the world on his "Leaning In Tour" and you can catch episodes of his popu…
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Today we have Erin Wrinkle Siegel on the show. Erin is a costume designer who specializes in Commercials, Television, Live Shows, Game Shows, Print and Film. In this discussion we get into the nitty gritty of what it takes to be a costume designer on a film set. The long hours, the sharp eye for detail you have to have, and how to make sure fake bl…
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For this week's episode, I got to sit down with Julia Whelan. If you've listened to an audiobook, there's a very strong chance you know her voice. Julia has narrated some of the biggest bestselling books out there. She's also a brilliant writer herself. You may be familiar with her books My Oxford Year and Thank You for Listening. And this week she…
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For this week's episode, I got to sit down with the great Nick Petron. Nick recently retired as chair of the theater department at Adelphi University after 50 years of teaching, an incredible accomplishment. He's an actor, a voice artist, a director and an awesome mentor to soooo many. A few months ago I got to participate in a roast and celebratio…
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In this episode, we speak with Nikki Soda, the Director of Membership and State Advocacy for the National Assocation of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP). Nikki also talks about FORSE, and their ambitious objectives, including the urgent need for standardized measurements and making crucial data accessible. FORSE is the program they created to …
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What is inducement, what kind of legal problems can arise and how to stay out of trouble with Chris Wolfington of FinPay
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In this episode, we speak with Chris Wolffington, founder of FinPay about inducement and some of the legal risks healthcare providers face. Chris gives advice on navigating these waters and reducing your liability. We discuss federal regulations designed to prevent providers from unlawfully using incentives to influence patient's provider choice. T…
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Orchestra Conductor FELIZA ESTRADA on Encouraging the Younger Generation Toward Classical Music
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When I started this podcast, one of my main goals was to talk to people from all walks of creativity. I've always been so excited and kind of mystified by how orchestra conductors work. So I set out to find one to interview and I found the Feliza Estrada. Feliza is doing this great on-going project called "My Journey to Become a Great Conductor" wh…
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Acclaimed Actor RICHARD MASUR on Prayer for the French Republic and Steering the River of Life
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Welcome back to My Job is to Play for our 20th episode! It's been such a blast having these conversations every week and sharing them with you all. Today we have the amazing actor Richard Masur on the show. You know Richard, You've seen him in soooo many movies and TV shows. It would be ridiculous to even try naming them, but her are some of the bi…
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Comedian Frankie Caputo discusses his father's suicide at 13 and how comedy helped heal the trauma
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Frankie Caputo, an aspiring comedian talks about the overcoming of his fathers death by suicide and family bankruptcy. As Frankie peels back the layers of his seemingly idyllic upbringing, he exposes the stark contrast of a family grappling with secret struggles and the devastating blow of suicide. Our conversation with him sheds light on the resil…
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Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author NANA MALONE on Staying True to Your Voice
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Today we have the great Nana Malone on the show. Nana is a Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestselling author, She writes Sexy Feel-Good Romance and loves all things romance and adventure. This interview was such a treat for me. I've long admired Nana's work as a writer and the way she puts her excellent energy and ideas into the world. This conver…
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How Comedian Frankie Caputo overcame bullying and challenges from Nystagmus and turned his resilience into a tool to help others.
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When Frankie Caputo faced down the bullies that targeted him for his eye condition called, Nystagmus, he didn't just defend himself he used humor to connect with others and shine a spotlight on his unique perspective. My incredible nephew joins us on the podcast, sharing the raw and often funny journey of transforming his insecurities into the kind…
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Today we have the wonderful Darin F Earl II on the show. Darin is a fantastic actor, writer and dramaturg. A real person of the theater. They also have an enormous amount of knowledge and skill when it comes to Shakespeare, which we dive into quite a bit. It was so nice to spend this quality time with Darin talking about making art. I hope you enjo…
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Most common problems healthcare providers have around employment law with Zach Rothenberg from the Law Firm of Nelson Hardiman
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One of the most common areas businesses have legal trouble with is, employment law. It differs from state to state, and there's a lot to know. In this episode, I sit down with Zach Rothenberg from the Law Firm of Nelson Hardiman to discuss the most common legal pitfalls companies deal with, and how to avoid them.…
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I'm so excited to have my dear friend Teddy Hamilton on the show today. Teddy is a well-loved audiobook narrator and a delightful dude. I jump at every chance I get to co-narrate with him or have him in one of my audio plays. If you've heard my These Walls Can Talk series, you know he tears things up as recovering misogynist/audiobook engineer Neil…
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Ever wonder how a simple habit can spark a transformation? That's precisely what I experienced through my practice of gratitude and reflection, igniting a fervent dedication to personal growth—a journey influenced by the likes of motivational giants. Welcome to Hatching Creativity, the podcast where those revelations take flight. Immerse yourself i…
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Today we're talking to Jacqueline Balloutine. Jackie is certified in Hypnotherapy and Past Life Regression with a focus on Spiritual Alignment. What does this have to do with creative flow you ask? Well, I can honestly say I have never felt more connected and "in flow" than during the sessions I was lucky enough to have with Jackie. This interview …
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Today we're talking to Moses Villarama. Moses is a wonderful actor and musician who just finished the Broadway run of Here Lies Love, created by David Byrne of The Talking Heads along with music by Fat Boy Slim. It was directed and developed by Alex Timbers, choreographed by Annie B-Parson and featured an all-Filipino cast for the first time on Bro…
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Today we're talking to J Ruth Gendler. J. Ruth Gedler is the author of the bestselling The Book of Qualities and the award winning Notes on the Need for Beauty and the editor of Changing Light: The Eternal Cycle of Night and Day. Her work as an artist has been featured in all her books and in exhibitions across the country. Ruth has also done an en…
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Today we're talking to the awesome Autumn Jones. Autumn is a soulful R&B singer-songwriter and an alumni of Berklee College of Music in Boston. She's had a busy few years along with her band "The Smoke" releasing her debut EP "4.4.4.," winning a Tracks Music Award for her single "Bittersweet" and showcasing her music at venues like City Winery, Har…
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Today we're talking to the awesome playwright Adam Szymkowicz. Adam’s plays have been produced throughout the U.S., and in Canada, England, Wales, The Isle of Man, Ireland, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Greece, Mexico, Turkey, Switzerland, South Korea, Thailand, Sweden, Austria, Slovenia and Lithuania. You getting the picture? T…
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Today we're talking to the incredible Celeste Lecesne. Celeste wrote the short film Trevor, which won an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short. He is co-founder of The Trevor Project, the largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention Lifeline for LGBT and Questioning youth and also the co-founder of The Future Perfect, a national arts initi…
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Evidential Medium HANNAH BALL on Entering the Work with Curiosity and Letting Go of People Pleasing
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Today's guest is Hannah Ball, otherwise known as The Huggable Healer. Hannah is an Evidential Medium and Intuitive Counselor. This podcast focuses on flow. That moment-to-moment connection and presence and play that is behind all great work and art. Hannah's ability to connect to that flow is brilliant. She just so happens to use it to connect with…
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Singer-Songwriter KATE YEAGER on "Light and Bite" and How Stupid Ideas are Often the Best Ones
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Today we have the wonderful Kate Yeager on the podcast. Kate is a brilliant singer and songwriter. How's this for a pull-quote: "If a HAIM and Kelly Clarkson had a baby then Kate is your bread and butter, honey." I stumbled upon Kate and her music on social media this year along with thousands and thousands of other listeners, and I'm so glad I did…
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Today we have the awesome Bixby Elliot on the podcast. Bixby is a queer writer for tv, film and theater. He's an award-winning playwright who's been produced in New York, London, Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta, Edinburgh and more. Bixby’s short film AQUAMARINE has been in over 20 festivals and won multiple awards including; Best Short, Best Director and…
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Today we have the great Tanya Eby on the podcast. Tanya is an award-winning audiobook narrator of over 1000 titles. She is a USA Today bestselling author, a poignant blogger and a wonderful casting director. Her latest book is called The Tuesday Girl: A Memoir. Reviewers are calling The Tuesday Girl "raw and triumphant," "stunning" and "beautiful."…
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Are we undervaluing human capital in the behavioral health field? That's the question we'll be exploring as we take a hard look at the current staffing crisis. With razor-thin margins imposed by payer models and the lack of professional mentorship, small businesses in the field are grappling with significant challenges. We'll unravel the implicatio…
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What if there was a key to improving health care outcomes right at your fingertips? In this episode, we are diving headfirst into the importance of behavioral health compliance and the impact it has on the industry. Join us as we discuss the changing legislation and its potential effects, specifically the impending vote on recovery residence licens…
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