Today I am with a very rad Girlboss in a very rad salon in LA. I am in the hair chair with Kelsey Gusto at Chris McMillan Salon!Kelsey is a Hair Stylist at the very salon we are filming this podcast interview! She gives the best haircuts in all the land with her artistic eye and hair styling skills. She is so upbeat & one of a kind & travels all over the country cutting hair. If she’s not traveling throughout the country doing haircuts…she will most likely be working on set for editorials, styling for red carpet events, movies, commercials, fashion week and tv shows! Underneath hair dryers at the incredible Chris McMillan Salon, we chat about the freelance lifestyle, importance of assisting, enjoying each present moment in life and share our most dreadful tales of haircuts before moving to LA!  For real…GOOD HAIR changes lives! This interview is bright & bold. Kelsey is ittttt. 

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Kelsey Gusto. Hair Stylist.

Today is another day on the road.  Literally.  I am on the road with Alex Wong.  This interview is coming at ya from my car!Alex has danced his way onto television screes, feature films, MasterCard commercials, scripted series and many many gigs in the industry. He was a company member in American Ballet Theatre and Miami City Ballet, a contestant on So You Think You Can Dance and has been featured on the cover of Dance Spirit Magazine. He played "Oriental Oddity" in The Greatest Showman and high kicks all over New York City on Instagram.In my car, we discuss how Alex snapped his achilles tendon twice, his thoughts on being versatile in the industry, his funny social media side and how I almost got him eliminated from SYTYCD!  This interview is short and sweet because I had to drop him off at lax after our conversation!  Alex is filled with insight and hopeful tid bits!  

Alex Wong. Performer. Dancer. Influencer.

Today I continue my travels to the hizzouse of the one and only, Jeni Novak, in Santa Clarita. Jeni is the most radical human of all...a Girlboss...and a Go-Getter in the industry. She is best known for her Hair and Makeup skills in all tv and film projects. Don&apos;t get it twisted, she started as a professional dancer touring the world with Miley Cyrus. Jeni met her husband while dancing with Miley and together they have a little girl named Lola. This episode is devoted to Lola. Together, both Ryan and Jeni started their own creative agency and production company: Novak Entertainment. From there, they founded Blush Artist Management for Hair/Makeup/Styling. Jeni and I just finished working together on a show for Amazon Prime where she did my makeup for 2 days straight. We giggled the first day together when I was a cheerleader and got more serious the second day of shooting when I was zombie covered in special effects makeup!      The conversations I have with makeup artists on set and all the secret words of wisdom are insane.  The very best convos ever!  Whatever happens in those in-between camera set ups, makeup chairs and early call times...I will never understand...but I am all about it!  This interview reflects the energetic spunk behind Jeni and all the love she has for her passions AND her family.  Check it out!

Jeni Novak. Makeup. Hair. Momager.

Today I continue my travels to the hizzouse of the one and only, Jeni Novak, in Santa Clarita. Jeni is the most radical human of all...a Girlboss...and a Go-Getter in the industry. She is best known for her Hair and Makeup skills in all tv and film projects. Don't get it twisted, she started as a professional dancer touring the world with Miley Cyrus. Jeni met her husband while dancing with Miley and together they have a little girl named Lola. This episode is devoted to Lola. Together, both Ryan and Jeni started their own creative agency and production company: Novak Entertainment. From there, they founded Blush Artist Management for Hair/Makeup/Styling. Jeni and I just finished working together on a show for Amazon Prime where she did my makeup for 2 days straight. We giggled the first day together when I was a cheerleader and got more serious the second day of shooting when I was zombie covered in special effects makeup!      The conversations I have with makeup artists on set and all the secret words of wisdom are insane.  The very best convos ever!  Whatever happens in those in-between camera set ups, makeup chairs and early call times...I will never understand...but I am all about it!  This interview reflects the energetic spunk behind Jeni and all the love she has for her passions AND her family.  Check it out!

For Season 2 I am changing it up and basically becoming a traveling journalist...no big deal. Today of all dayzzzz I am in the hizzzouse of my amazing friend, Mason Cutler in Topanga Canyon. You may recognize Mason from the “Higher Love” music video or seen him on tour with Taylor Swift, Demi Lavoto, or Shaping Sound.  Maybe you saw him as a principal dancer on the sandy beaches of Teen Beach Movie or when he claimed his jock role of Colt Channing in Teen Beach 2!  His fusion of contemporary and hip hop dance styles have given him opportunities to work with with many world renowned choreographers in the industry such a Kenny Ortega, Margueritte Derricks, Chris Scott, Tyce Diorio, Tony Testa to name a few.I would describe Mason’s style as Mason. He is one of a kind. He is a mover, part mer-man and creative extraordinaire.  Over the last few years, he has submerged himself into music. Writing and creating his own music.  He performs and also teaches master classes set to his own music. I am so proud and inspired by him all the time. This is one my sweetest chit chats yet because Mase is such a good one!  

Mason Cutler. Mover. Surfer. Creator.

I JUST WORKED WITH MY FIRST GUEST OF SEASON 2 AND I AM ACTUALLY STILL GLOWING FROM OUR TIME TOGETHER ON SET.  THE ONE AND ONLY MARGUERITE DERRICKS IS IN THE HOT SEAT TODAY AND WE ARE CHATTING IN THE PLACE SHE SPENDS MOST OF HER TIME...A DANCE STUDIO.  MARGUERITE IS SOMEONE YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO, WORK FOR AND GRAB A DONUT WITH (OR AT LEAST I DID ONCE AND IT WAS REALLY FUN).  I FEEL LIKE THIS EPISODE WILL BE ONE OF MY MORE UNIQUE ONES TO DATE BECAUSE MARGUERITE AND I KNOW .. OF ..EACH OTHER MORE THAN WE KNOW.. EACH OTHER.  THE ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS I AM ASKING HER TODAY, I TRULY AM HEARING WITH ALL OF YOU LISTENERS OUT THERE...AND THAT MAKES ME VERY EXCITED.MARGUERITE IS A 3 TIME EMMY AWARD WINNING CHOREOGRAPHER.  YOU NAME IT...SHE’S DONE IT.  WITH DECADES OF WORK TO SHOW FOR HERSELF HER CREDITS INCLUDE AMAZON PRIME’S MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL, GLOW ON NETFLIX, GILMORE GIRLS, BUNHEADS, AMERICAN HORROR STORY.  SHE HAS CHOREOGRAPHED MUSIC VIDEOS, COMMERCIALS, LE REVE AND ZUMANITY IN VEGAS AND WORKED ON THE MOST POPULAR FILMS LIKE AUSTIN POWERS, CHARLIE’S ANGELS, NO STRINGS ATTACHED, LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, AND 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU....JUST TO NAME A FEW.  AND I ONLY JUST TOUCHED ON SOME OF HER CREDITS.SHE IS SO GOOD AT WHAT SHE DOES IN THE INDUSTRY AND SOOO GOOD IN THIS PREMIERE CHIT CHAT OF SEASON 2!!

Marguerite Derricks. Choreographer.

Episode 16 is here and who wants to know more about the host of Totally UnMorganized...Morgan Larson!  Say yes to the host!  In the very last episode of Season 1, Morgan bares all by answering some questions from guest host, KC Monnie.  Reflecting on her career, Morgan talks all things from Teen Beach Movie to starring in a music video with Joseph Gordon Levitt.  She chats about style.  She giggles about trying to be a Girlboss. She discusses what she has learned from Season 1.  AND she wraps up 2019 with her hopes and dreams for next season on Totally UnMorganized.  All her guests get it together, and now it is Morgan&apos;s turn.  Listen and rage!      

Getting it Together with Host Morgan Larson

Episode 16 is here and who wants to know more about the host of Totally UnMorganized...Morgan Larson!  Say yes to the host!  In the very last episode of Season 1, Morgan bares all by answering some questions from guest host, KC Monnie.  Reflecting on her career, Morgan talks all things from Teen Beach Movie to starring in a music video with Joseph Gordon Levitt.  She chats about style.  She giggles about trying to be a Girlboss. She discusses what she has learned from Season 1.  AND she wraps up 2019 with her hopes and dreams for next season on Totally UnMorganized.  All her guests get it together, and now it is Morgan's turn.  Listen and rage!      

Episode 15 is here and who wants to know more about the captivating creature that is...Dana Wilson!  I do!!  Brace yourself because she is a one of kind human.  She is wearing a turquoise onesie and gets down to business real quick!  Join me as we discuss Dana&apos;s "memorable is better than perfect" attitude towards life.  We talk all about branding ourselves in the industry, dressing for auditions, how every project takes a village, being brave enough to stand out AND she even prepares a few questions for me about the lessons I&apos;ve learned from starting this podcast.  She is the clog to my stiletto.  Dana is best known in the biz for touring with Justin Timberlake and has been a part of JT’s creative team.  She was featured in La La Land and has crushed the tv and film industry for years.  She teaches all across the country and just finished working on the choreographer&apos;s team for &apos;In The Heights&apos;.  She is also a dazzling member of the Seaweed Sisters.  In true unique Dana fashion...Dana discusses how she gets it together.      

Getting it Together with Dana Wilson

Episode 15 is here and who wants to know more about the captivating creature that is...Dana Wilson!  I do!!  Brace yourself because she is a one of kind human.  She is wearing a turquoise onesie and gets down to business real quick!  Join me as we discuss Dana's "memorable is better than perfect" attitude towards life.  We talk all about branding ourselves in the industry, dressing for auditions, how every project takes a village, being brave enough to stand out AND she even prepares a few questions for me about the lessons I've learned from starting this podcast.  She is the clog to my stiletto.  Dana is best known in the biz for touring with Justin Timberlake and has been a part of JT’s creative team.  She was featured in La La Land and has crushed the tv and film industry for years.  She teaches all across the country and just finished working on the choreographer's team for 'In The Heights'.  She is also a dazzling member of the Seaweed Sisters.  In true unique Dana fashion...Dana discusses how she gets it together.      

Episode 14 is here and who wants to know more about my dazzling dance partner Scott Hislop?!  I do!!  Join me as we discuss Scott&apos;s inside scoop on filming the dance scene in Titanic (my favorite movie), what compelled him to do his one man show, our custom matching jackets from Top Shop, our stories from dancing together at the Oscars with John Legend, partnering in Ted 2 AND his &apos;really good at a lot of things...but not great at anything&apos; attitude.  Scott likes to live in the gooooood phase because he gets to do a lot of different roles.  He has dominated the commercial performer scene for over two decades as a dancer, actor, choreographer, producer and writer.  He is such a funny fella!  He is featured in La La Land, Titanic, Gangster Squad, Charlie&apos;s Angels, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Ted 2, Grey&apos;s Anatomy, Crazy Ex Girlfriend, and The Academy Awards just to name a few rad credits.  In this serious but pure from the heart interview, Scott discusses how he gets it together. 

Getting it Together with Scott Hislop

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