Katie Merrick Finan is a plus-sized actress, model, singer, and cast member of "The Art of Blowing It". She is the queen of odd jobs and is passionate about building a sustainable and fulfilling life while pursuing your creative and artistic en

64. Grunge Musical with Leyna d'Ancona & Paul Siegel

Sep 26th, 2021 1h 5m

In this episode, Ashley goes back in time to the 90s for an authentic love letter to grunge. Originally a theatrical production Grunge Musical became an audio drama that was recorded during covid in people's closets and never being in the same

63. Music, love and a journey of gender with Lydian

Aug 17th, 2021 43m 56s

In this episode, she shares her healing journey through her music, finding her religion and gender. She also opens up about her work on The Art of Blowing It. Lydian is a former Nashville Evangelical turned Queer Brooklyn Musician. She has wor

62. Business Coach for Actors Kari Nissena

Aug 9th, 2021 49m 39s

In this very special episode, Ashley welcomes actress, producer, & Business Coach for Actors, Kari Nissena. Today you are in luck and will get some inspiration for everything from your fear, IMDB, and career transformation. Kari Nissena has pe

61 Korean American Filmmaker & Comedian Judy Jean Kwon

Jul 31st, 2021 26m 59s

Judy Jean Kwon shares her journey growing up in a Korean American video store, where she fell in love with the art of filmmaking and storytelling. She talks about standing out in standup and why she created her ballbusting comedy MILFriend. Ca

60. Musicals that shaped the world!

May 31st, 2021 13m 15s

If someone fell from the sky and didn't know what a musical was... What shows would you introduce them to? Actor and writer, Josh Bardier came up with an awesome list of 5 with some honorable mentions. What do you think? What show do you thi

59. Mental Health and leading with love with Actoria's Josh Bardier

May 24th, 2021 1h 6m

This week on the podcast I welcome my friend and neighbor open-hearted Josh Bardier (bar-dee-ay). In this episode, we talk about Josh's journey in theater leading him to London then to New York with 3 bucks and a dream. He is a ‘Jack of all tra

58. Bada$$ Plus Size TV Characters

May 17th, 2021 32m 20s

Welcome to The Eff Your Fears Podcast! This week we welcome back our guest from last week Kristin Cantwell. We share our top picks for Bada$$ plus-size characters. I would love to hear what you have to say, and before y'all get all crazy on me,

57. Confessions of a Visible Woman with Writer & Plus-sized Actress Kristin Cantwell

May 10th, 2021 40m 57s

Welcome to the Eff Your Fears Podcast, where funny lady Ashley Monique Menard chats with her Funny & big-hearted friend Kristin Cantwell. Kristin is an incredibly talented writer, voice-over artist, and plus-size actress who shares her journe

56. How to become a Voice Over artist like Jenna Davi

May 3rd, 2021 1h 6m

Welcome to the Eff Your Fears Podcast, where funny lady Ashley Monique Menard chats with her dear friend and incredibly talented voice-over artist Jenna Faye Davi. The two talk about their journey of waiting table at BB Kings and listening to s

55. "Tits up Energy" with actress & co-creator of Rachel Jane Designs, Erika Stone

Apr 26th, 2021 47m 52s

In this episode, Erika Stone chats with Ashley about adult coloring books, acting, CBD oil, Gloria Steinum, science, and "vulvacious" female "big dick energy," aka "tits up energy." Erika is an American actress and part of a mother-daughter tea

54. Emmy Nominated filmmaker Sonja O'Hara talks creating, pitching and manifesting

Apr 19th, 2021 46m 3s

Have you ever looked at a Backstage Magazine and thought of selling your eggs? Have you always dreamed of being a working actor? Did you dream of having William Morris Agency represent you? These are things Sonja thought of. She says, “Yo

53. Having fun with the TikTok Queen Mia Lana' Terry

Apr 5th, 2021 1h 11m

Welcome to The Eff Your Fears Podcast hosted by comedian, writer, actress, singer, and a resident ray of sunshine, Ashley Monique Menard. This is an inspirational mindset podcast for creatives dealing with anxiety, fear, and their own journey d

52. Calling all Web-series and fictional podcasts with Neem Basha from the New Jersey Web Fest

Apr 1st, 2021 40m 1s

51.Award Winning Australian Writer/Actress/ Speech Coach/Activist Clara Francesca.

Mar 28th, 2021 1h 6m

50 Award-winning Columbian actress & a Host of the "Are These Books Drunk" Pod, Mariana Cardenas

Mar 22nd, 2021 59m 33s

In episode 50 of the pod, Ashley chats with Mariana Cardenas. A Colombian actress, TV host, dancer, and Bilingual Interpreter. She started in dance and studied at Fordham University and at Alvin Ailey. For five seasons, she danced her way into

49. "Why I'll Never Make It" host Patrick Oliver Jones shares his synergy of Disney, relationships, and creating your path in showbiz.

Mar 15th, 2021 1h 1m

This week we chat with the star of the stage and screen, Patrick Oliver Jones. From his early roots in Birmingham, Alabama, community theater and coming up in the church choir. Formally known as PJ, the DJ shares his synergy at Disney and the

48. Get empowered, transform your life's stressors into maximizing your potential with Jason Wasser LMFT

Mar 8th, 2021 53m 31s

Jason is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Alternative Medicine Practitioner, Certified Coach, and Speaker. He is one of a handful of Mental Health Professionals to carry Neuro Emotional Technique's Level 3 Certification from thousands o

47. As the Money Burns' Nicki Woodard talks about the OG of Socialites.

Mar 1st, 2021 39m 14s

In this episode, Ashley Monique Menard chats with Nicki Woodard about her passion for history and the original socialites in her Podcast As the Money Burns. The ladies also talk about overcoming challenges and dealing with fear. Follow Nic

46. From Drummer, Surfer & Villain in Twin Peaks ...Little Person Christophe Zajac-Denek does it all.

Feb 22nd, 2021 1h 12m

⚡⚡Hey Everyone! Welcome to The Eff Your Fears Podcast! Well, he's here and He's kind of a big deal... Christophe Zajac-Denek is an actor/stuntman, drummer, and surfer. He is also a little person and the host of the I’m Kind Of A Big Deal podcas

45. Queer Journalist & Host of The Bad Filipino, Myki Angeline.

Feb 22nd, 2021 38m 1s

In this episode, Ashley Monique Menard chat with a journalist, host of The Bad Filipino's and Queen of the Sacramento Scene, Myki Angeline! She shares her journey in the entertainment industry, identity, and how she lifts herself up. She's a p

44. CW's The Originals ... Mr. Chase Coleman

Feb 21st, 2021 33m 45s

Season 2!!! In this episode, Ashley sits down with Chase Coleman! You've seen him portraying the werewolf, Oliver, in the CW hit spin-off series, The Originals, The Originals, or Billy Winslow in the HBO TV series Boardwalk Empire. Or maybe fro

43. Australia's Miss Curvyliscious spreads kindness in America

Feb 21st, 2021 27m 32s

She's like a warm hug... you guessed it, Miss Curvyliscious, aka Lilly Jones! She an actress, writer, comedian, storyteller, magic~maker, and Seeker Of Humanity. Her motto is "Kindness Really Does Matter."🦄🤩🌈She shares with us the importanc

42. Maggie Shirk is the new Triple Threat!

Feb 15th, 2021 35m 47s

The tenacious Maggie Shirk is an Actress, Photographer, Optometrist, Wife and Mother of 3! She is such a kooky detail-oriented loyal treat! Maggie talks about how she put herself through medical school as a young single mother and is still pur

41. From Astrophysicist to Jazz Guitarist, Víktor Rufus

Feb 15th, 2021 54m 44s

This week we have a man from the Blue Mountains on the east coast of Australia. Víktor Rufus was a virtuosic young musician, a high sort after gun-for-hire, and has played numerous venues and festivals as a bandleader, musical director, and sid