Season 1
Chasing Sunsets: How Ballet Dancer Remi Okamoto Connects with Nature,…
Few things in this world embody grace, finesse, and beauty as ballet. Dancers train almost obsessively to refine their performances to the most minute detail. Dance can therefore become an all encompassing venture, but it doe...
The Rest of Our Lives: Author Judy Goldman Muses About Writing Memoir…
Today’s guest on The Holly Hughes Podcast is author Judy Goldman, an author of eight books — four memoirs, two novels, and two collections of poetry. Judy has recently released a book called The Rest of Our Lives, a reflection on the aging process no matter what stage of life you’re in. Judy joi…
Oxford Soju Club: Author Jinwoo Park Talks About Finding Authentic Na…
Canadian-Korean author Jinwoo Park joins host Holly Hughes on today’s episode of The Holly Hughes Podcast for a conversation about his journey of cultural identity, the immigrant experience, and the creative process behind his debut novel, The Oxford Soju Club. Jinwoo and Holly explore themes of…
The Writer’s Rollercoaster: Author, Editor and Writing Instructor Bet…
Today’s guest on The Holly Hughes Podcast is a literary professional who helps countless other writers express their ideas and get their work published. Betsy Thorpe has worked with both big name authors at prestige publishing houses to indie writers trying to breakthrough. Betsy Thorpe joins ho…
Stepping Out: Filmmaker Rob Moniot Talks About Making Movies, Working…
Filmmaker Rob Moniot joins host Holly Hughes on today’s episode of The Holly Hughes Podcast. Rob talks about his career in Hollywood, from being a stuntman to finding his path in filmmaking through short films. Rob also talks about the business of making movies, navigating loneliness, and telling a…
Speak Easy: Voice Actor, Speaker and On-Screen Talent Brian Lafontain…
Brian Lafontaine and Holly Hughes sit down for a conversation about how Brian uses his voice professionally. Brians talks about his background in the arts, particularly his love for live theatre. He also shares some of his philosophies for creativity, public speaking, and tuning into your own uniqu…
I Caught a Light: Francis Doom speaks on Creating Music, Being Proud …
Indie musician Francis Doom joins The Holly Hughes Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about music and the identity behind the beats. Born in the US, but to Korean parents, Francis Doom grew up quietly rejecting his Korean heritage in favor of American assimilation. It wasn’t until he was older…
High Voltage Soul Igniter: Sam Howarth and Phoenyx Talk the Nature of…
Creativity is a holy way of being! The essence of creativity is both intangible and undeniable. Today’s guests on The Holly Hughes Podcast specialize in channeling your creativity energy and letting go of needless veneers. Sam Howarth is the founder of The Way She Was Made, where she is a “b…
High Voltage Soul Igniter: Sam Howarth and Phoenyx Talk the Nature of…
The essence of creativity is both intangible and undeniable. Today’s guests on The Holly Hughes Podcast specialize in channeling your creativity energy and letting go of needless veneers. Sam Howarth is the founder of The Way...
Free Expressions: Writer, Editor and Publisher Lorin Oberweger Talks …
Lorin Oberweger joins Holly Hughes to talk about a wide range of topics in the writing industry. They talk about the intricacies of editing, the importance of workshops, and the evolving landscape of publishing. Lorin shares her insight on the impact of AI on creativity, the dynamics of self-publis…
Get a Unigrip: Killcode Drummer Rob Noxious Talks About Growing Up in…
Rob Noxious joins host Holly Hughes to talk about his musical influences growing up in LA, making the move to Hollywood and launching a career in music. Rob also speaks on inventing Unigrips, a special grip for drumsticks, and the decade-plus journey it took him on. Finally, Rob speaks about balanc…
Zub Conquers All: Comic Book Writer, Artist and Director Jim Zub Talk…
For many listeners of this podcast, the golden era of comic books is something we fondly remember. Names like Spiderman, Superman and Conan are more familiar to us than many family members. For each of those iconic properties, there is a creative mind behind the writing, artwork and storytelling th…
Not by Accident: Samantha Dunn Speaks on Journalism, Writing, and Tea…
Coming from a background in writing rooted in journalism, Samantha Dunn always writes with the idea that someone, somewhere will read what she’s writing. From that foundation, Samantha has authored numerous books, short stories, essays and memoirs, including Faith in Carlos Gomez: A Memoir of Salsa…
Love, Sweat, and Wine: Misha Fair Talks About Growing Up in a Musical…
Misha Fair is no stranger to music and the industry surrounding it. Growing up in Georgia, she was raised by a family that had deep connections to music, including parents who were in the SOS Band, a grandfather who was frien...
Strangely at Home: Chris Georgiev Speaks on Finding Community and Cre…
The world we live in is bigger than we can fully grasp and holds more diversity than we know exists. While it would be easy to continue creating from a place of familiarity, discovering new places and people will challenge us...
Through the Fire: Wendy Valentine Talks Creativity, Overcoming Depres…
No matter who you are or what you do, life has a way of challenging you. It’s never easy, but the way we react to things not working out the way you’d like often is the catalyst for personal growth. Today’s guest on The Holly Hughes Podcast makes midlife look like a dream. In her forties, Wendy…
Never Enough: Acting, Writing and Coaching with Jamie Rose
In the very first episode of The Holly Hughes Podcast, Holly sits down for a conversation with actor, writer and teacher Jamie Rose. Rose began her Hollywood career as a child actor starring in commercials for Kool-Aid and Mo...