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Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives
Get Messy is the mindset podcast for creatives who want sustainable, successful careers — without losing their sanity. Hosted by Maddie McGuire, a performer of 10+ years who's made seven-figures in commercial voiceover, and currently in grad school to become a therapist, each episode goes deep on the mental side of the creative grind: core beliefs, mindset blocks, facing obstacles, making a living as a creative, chasing dreams, and what it takes to stay in the game.
Episodes
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious CreativesI’m Not Waiting to Be Chosen | Mallory Gonyea on Self-Produced Films, Best Actress Wins, and Letting Go of Desperation
Mallory Gonyea is an actor and producer based in Nashville, and this conversation is full of the kind of golden nuggets that only come from someone who has…
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Stop Grinding Through the Slow Season | How Small Positive Shifts Widen Your Perspective
Have you ever noticed that when one good thing happens in your day, everything else starts flowing in that direction too? That’s not a coincidence, and there’s…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives90. You Only Get Judged by the People Who Aren’t Doing It | Andrew Klasnic on Leaving LA, Fatherhood, and Getting Out of His Own Way
Welcome to The Grind — a new series here on Get Messy. Nobody tells you what the middle looks like: the slow seasons, the unglamorous work, and the years it…
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89. Someone Half as Talented as You Is Living Your Dream | Why Audacity Matters More Than Talent
Someone out there is half as talented as you, living a version of your dream just because they had the audacity to put themselves out there. When I heard that…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives88. Not All Feedback Is Good Feedback | Ruchi Loomba on Filmmaking, Motherhood, and Owning Your Own Path
Welcome to The Grind — a new series here on Get Messy. Nobody tells you what the middle looks like: the slow seasons, the unglamorous work, and the years it…
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87. Your Calling Will Always Find You: On Purpose, Timing, and Finally Saying Yes
I got nominated to give a speech in front of 150 people at my grad school residency, and what came out of that week — the stories I heard, the things I haven't…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives86. Climbing Cringe Mountain | Corey Clifford on Creating Your Own Work, Coaching, and Community
Corey Clifford is a SAG-AFTRA actor, writer, director, and acting coach based in LA, and this conversation is a masterclass in staying in the game for the long…
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85. Authenticity Isn't Fixed | It's a Practice, Not a Personality Trait
Authenticity has become such a buzzword that some people are starting to reject it entirely — but what if we've been thinking about it all wrong? In this…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives84. Your Insecurities Are Boring | Tatiana Pavela on Fear, Failure, and 20 Years in the Industry
Welcome to The Grind — a new series here on Get Messy. Nobody tells you what the middle looks like: the slow seasons, the unglamorous work, and the years it…
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83. The Unfinished Version of You Deserves to Be Loved Now
What if the pursuit of the thing is actually what's keeping you from having it? In this mini episode, I'm sitting with a question I haven't been able to shake…
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82. Your Invisible Ceiling | The Difference Between Confidence and Worthiness
You can be confident and still have a ceiling. In this episode, I'm getting into something I think gets constantly conflated in the personal development space…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives81. The First 10 Years Are Just Playing in the Dark | Deb Foster on 20 Years of Acting, Moving Countries, and Finding Her Worth
Welcome to The Grind — a new series here on Get Messy. Nobody tells you what the middle looks like: the slow seasons, the unglamorous work, and the years it…
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80. The Ladder Never Ends | Learning to Love the Climb Instead of the Arrival
What if getting the thing you've been working toward doesn't feel the way you thought it would? In this mini episode, I'm unpacking something a guest said that…
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79. Stop Treating Your Life Like a Waiting Room | A Mindset Reset on Growth
Social media has us convinced that where we are right now is never quite enough — that there's always somewhere better to be, someone better to become…
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78. The Toddler in Your Head | Why Killing Your Ego Isn't the Answer
What if your ego isn't the villain you've been told it is? In this mini episode, I'm offering a reframe I got from my friend Sasha Feldman…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives77. Burn the Timeline | Sam Valentine on Feedback Loops, Vulnerability, and Making It Your Own Way
Sam Valentine is back on Get Messy, and this conversation is a masterclass in staying sane inside an industry that runs on manufactured urgency and radio…
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76. Climb Cringe Mountain | 5 Mindset Shifts Getting Me Through the Second Half of 2026
We're a little more than halfway through the year, and if 2026 hasn't looked the way you thought it would either — you're in the right place. This episode is…
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75. Success Has No Zip Code | I Left LA and My Career Got Better
I've moved six times in six years — LA to Virginia Beach to Miami to Virginia Beach to Miami to Virginia Beach, and now Kansas City — and through all of it, my…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives74. More Money, More Problems | Olivia Sarafina Washington on Financial Highs, Lows, and Investing in Yourself as a VO Artist
Money is one of those topics everyone's curious about but few people actually talk about — and in part 2 with Olivia Sarafina Washington, that's exactly what…
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73. Certainty Never Comes First | The Cone of Clarity
Sometimes the destination isn't visible — and that's actually okay. In this mini episode, I'm talking about something called the "cone of clarity": the idea…
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72. 7 Things I Told You to Give Up in 2021 | Revisiting My Own Advice 5 Years Later
Today I'm doing something a little different — I'm going back to an article I wrote for Medium in 2021 called "Seven Things to Give Up If You Want to Have a…
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71: Quit Being Mean to Yourself | Staying on Your Own Side When Confidence and Doubt Collide
Sometimes the most helpful advice comes from the most unexpected place — for me this week, it's my astrology app. In this mini mindset episode, I unpack a…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives70. Voice-Over Sessions: Red & Green Flags with Reps, Casting Director Workshops, and How to Go into Your Next V.O. Session with Confidence
It’s always so refreshing to talk about the voice-over world with my peers, and I get to do just that with the lovely Olivia Sarafina Washington, who I am so…
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69. Why Therapy Works: Hero's Journey, Nervous System Regulation & Donald Miller's “StoryBrand”
I need you to stay with me for a second — because I'm about to tell you that a business book accidentally explained why therapy works. A dear friend gifted me…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives68. Nathalie Holmes on Breaking Up with Show Business, Training Teen Crisis Counselors, and Why Creativity Is the Best Therapy Tool
This one felt like catching up with a best friend who also happens to have the most fascinating brain you've ever encountered. Nathalie Holmes is a…
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67. What Netflix's Full Swing Taught Me About Building a Creative Career
I need you to trust me for about 30 seconds — because I'm about to talk about golf. I know, I know. Stay with me. In this episode, I'm breaking down seven of…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives66. Tamra Meskimen on Self-Trust, Drama Without Trauma, and Why Confidence Is the Only Acting Skill That Actually Matters
This one is for every actor who's ever walked out of a class feeling smaller than when they walked in — and for anyone who's ever wondered if there's a better…
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65. I Almost Quit Acting… | Experiencing Burnout, Therapy, and Creative Revival
There's a version of yourself that keeps showing up — even when everything feels broken. This episode is about her. In 2022, I almost quit my creative career…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives64. Limiting Beliefs, Career Growth, and What It Really Means to Double Down as an Actor with Amy Austin
This one hit me differently — because I got to witness so much of what Amy talks about in real time. Amy Austin (formerly Amy McNabb) is a voice actor, singer…
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63. Reclaiming Your Life Narrative: Are You the Author of Your Own Story?
Someone has been narrating your life — and there's a real chance it isn't you. In this episode, I'm sharing a conversation I had with a close friend that…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives62. Redefining Success and Happiness with Stella Stephanopoulos
This one felt like a therapy session and a masterclass in joy — all in one conversation. I sat down with Stella Stephanopoulos, innovation consultant at…
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61. What You're Not Changing, You're Choosing | Overcoming Analysis Paralysis & Taking Charge in Your Life
There's a quote that hit me like a ton of bricks — and it might do the same to you: "What you're not changing, you're choosing." In this episode, I get…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives60. Taylor Misiak on Imposter Syndrome, Trusting Your Gut, and Why "Making It" in Hollywood Isn't What You Think
Today's guest is someone I actually worked with early in both of our careers, which makes this conversation extra special. Taylor Misiak is known for FX's Dave…
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59. If Not You, Then Who? | Why You Need to Stop Waiting for Permission to Start
You've been told the market is too saturated. You've told yourself you should have started sooner. And somewhere in the back of your mind, that thing you want…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives58. From NICU Nurse to Viral Photographer: How Nicole Chino Built a Business Around Motherhood
Okay, this one is extra special to me — because I've known today's guest since we were five years old. Nicole Chino is a NICU nurse of 10+ years, a mom, a…
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57. The Friendship Filter: Who Actually Deserves a Seat at Your Table?
The people in your life are either building you up or breaking you down - and some of them are doing both. In this episode, I'm going deep on the friendships…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives56. The Real Reason Your Routines Fall Apart (And What to Do Instead) with Ana Builds Habits
If you've ever started a new habit with the best intentions — only to watch it fall apart two weeks later — this episode is going to hit different. I sat down…
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55. How Core Beliefs Shape Every Decision You Make & How to Change Them
That little voice in your head telling you you're not smart enough, interesting enough, or capable enough of building the life you want? There's a name for it…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives54. Stop Just Knowing Your Enneagram Type & Start Using It: Ashton Ober-Whitmeyer on Self-Awareness, Business Pivots & Getting Comfortable with the Messy Middle
Have you taken the Enneagram test, had your entire personality confirmed in three paragraphs, and then... kept scrolling? Same. But according to my guest this…
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53. Are You Playing to WIN — or Just Trying Not to Lose?
Are you holding back in your career, your creative work, or your relationships — not because you don't want to win, but because you're secretly terrified of…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives52. Ditch the Blueprint: Emma Palmer on Building Businesses, Embracing the Mess & Living on Your Own Terms
Emma Palmer is a lot of things — actor, producer, sustainable fashion co-founder, podcast host, mom — and she's living proof that there is no single right way…
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51. Do You Want the Goal or Just the Glory? A Real Talk on Sacrifice, VO Life & Knowing Your Season
Okay, real talk — have you ever gotten SO obsessed with an idea that you've basically already accepted your Grammy/Oscar/Olympic gold medal in your head…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives50. Screw the Plan B Mentality: Actor David Millstone on Pivoting, Producing, and Finding Your Self-States
What happens when everything falls apart and you finally commit to the thing you've been running from? In this episode, I sit down with David Millstone—actor…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives49. How to Actually Make It as a Multi-Hyphenate Artist (Without Waiting for Permission) with Taylor Meskimen
What happens when you stop waiting for validation and start creating your own opportunities? In this episode, I sit down with my friend Taylor…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives48. Let's Get Real with Flannery Maney: Success, Boundaries & Why Your Twenties in Entertainment Were Probably a Mess (Same, Girl)
Hey there! Welcome back to Get Messy - This episode is a heart-to-heart with my best friend Flannery, a Hollywood writer and creative producer who's learned…
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47. You Got You: Building Self-Trust and Impact as a Creative
I recently did this gratitude practice that had me talking to my 22-year-old self—the girl in the thrift store crop top heading to auditions with way too much…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives46. Finding Success in Screenwriting: Kim Kressal on Craft, Community, and Perseverance
Welcome back to Get Messy! I got to sit down with the amazing Kim Kressal—she’s a writer, director, teacher and all-around creative powerhouse. We get real…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives45. Making Dreams a Reality: How Alex Weber Redefined Success and Achieved His Goals
In this episode of Get Messy, I chat with speaker, author, and former entertainer Alex Weber about his inspiring journey from acting and standup comedy to…
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44. Walking the Bridge of Life: Presence, Change, and Identity
I've been doing a lot of soul searching lately, and in this solo episode, I open up about what it feels like to be in a season of transition. I share how…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives43. The Art of Persistence: Jim Meskimen on Acting, Creation, and The Role of Curiosity
In this episode of Get Messy, I chat with artist and actor Jim Meskimen about his dynamic creative career. Jim shares insights from his experiences as an…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives42. Building Confidence through Creativity with Michelle Simone Miller
In this episode of Get Messy, I sit down with actor, communication coach, and podcast host Michelle Simone Miller (Mentors on the Mic) to unpack the messy…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives41. Unleashing Your Essence: Branding, Balance, and Mindset with Ashley Dulaney
Welcome back to Get Messy! This episode, I sit down with the wonderfully talented Ashley Dulaney! Ashley opens up about her journey from Mississippi to Los…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives40. Building a Real Estate Brand with Heart: Social Media, Coaching & Growth with Perrin Duvall
In this episode, I sit down with the lovely Perrin Duvall to talk all about her journey becoming a successful realtor in Virginia Beach — and what it really…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives39. Finding Your Voice Over Path | Olivia Sarafina Washington on Audition Strategies, Industry Challenges, and Building a VO Community
In this episode, I sit down with the wonderful Olivia Sarafina Washington. Olivia shares her incredible journey from studying musical theater to booking major…
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38. The Price of Bitterness & Why It's Time to Let Go
Hey there, welcome back to Get Messy! In this solo episode, we’re diving deep into the topic of bitterness, especially how it sneaks up on us in the…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives37. Navigating the Ebb and Flow of Creativity with Casey Ann Photo
Welcome back to Get Messy! In this episode, I chat with Casey from Casey Ann Photo. Casey is a wedding photographer based in Jacksonville, Florida, and the…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives36. Tracy Lindley Talks VO Strategies, Marketing, and Family Balance
Welcome back to Get Messy! In this episode I have the lovely Tracy Lindley on the podcast. Tracy shares her incredible journey into the voiceover industry…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives35. Designing Freedom: Kadie Smith's Journey from Freelance to Founding Drop Cap Design
Welcome back to Get Messy! In this episode, I chat with Kadie Smith, the incredible founder of Drop Cap Design. We discuss the shifts Kadie has made in her…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives34. Zigzagging Through Life: Passion, Rejection, and Resilience with Bestselling Author Jamie Varon
Welcome back to Get Messy! In this episode, I chat with Jamie Varon, a multi-passionate novelist, and best-selling author. Jamie emphasizes the importance of…
Get Messy | Mindset Podcast for Ambitious Creatives33. Building a Personal Brand and Overcoming Industry Hurdles with Actor and Photographer Beth Hawkes
Welcome back to Get Messy! In this episode, we dive into the multifaceted career of Beth Hawkes, the owner and founder of Mariposa Pictures, a Los…