Odd Woman Out

Episode 5: Shoshana Bean In this electric episode of Odd Woman Out, host Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo (famously known as Tutz) sits down with the unstoppable Shoshana Bean—Grammy winner, Broadway force, and the powerhouse behind her new album Only Smoke. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this straight up no-filter conversation is packed with fire, and major truth bombs. Shoshana gets real about her transformative run in Waitress, the surreal high of headlining Carnegie Hall, and the countless times she’s felt like the odd woman out because of the way she sings, looks, and refuses to be anything but authentically herself- which has been the wind beneath her wings. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Tune in to hear Shoshana Bean reveal: The raw inspiration behind Only Smoke How OWO captures everything she’s felt from day one—from how she looks, to how she sings, to navigating what’s “mainstream” versus what she truly wants to create Why making Only Smoke became a powerful part of her healing process What it was really like stepping onto the Carnegie Hall stage How Waitress was one of the most magical Broadway experiences Connect with Shoshana Bean: Official Site Shoshana's Instagram Shoshana's TikTok Connect with Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo (Tutz): Personal Site Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 4: Linedy Genao In this upbeat episode of Odd Woman Out, host Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo (affectionately known as Tutz) sits down with Linedy Genao, best known for her performance as Cinderella in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Bad Cinderella. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this heartfelt conversation is filled with laughter, honesty, and inspiration. Linedy reflects on her early theater roots, her Broadway dreams, and the power of embracing your uniqueness as a source of strength. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Tune in to hear Linedy Genao share: How she has overcome all of the noise on social media The importance of being true to yourself Why it’s essential to bring a little of yourself to the characters you play What she learned from being a humble and welcoming leader Connect with Linedy Genao: ⁠Instagram Connect with Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo (Tutz): Personal Site Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 3: Whitney White — Liberation, Leadership, and Owning Your “Oddness” In this inspiring episode of Odd Woman Out, host Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo (affectionately known as Tutz) sits down with the phenomenal Whitney White, the acclaimed director of Liberation on Broadway — a New York Times Critics’ Pick. Whitney opens up about her artistic journey from acting to directing, her experiences navigating spaces where she’s felt like the “odd woman out,” and how the theatre she creates continues to uplift and celebrate women’s voices. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this heartfelt conversation is full of laughter, honesty, and inspiration. Whitney reflects on her early theater roots, her Broadway dreams, and the power of embracing your uniqueness as a source of strength. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com — the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Tune in to hear Whitney White share: The women who have inspired her Lessons learned from directing complex characters Advice for the next generation of women artists Insights into Liberation on Broadway The importance of being confident in yourself— and so much more! Connect with Whitney White: ⁠Personal Site⁠ Instagram Connect with Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo (Tutz): Personal Site Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About In episode two of OWO, host Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo—affectionately known as Tutz—sits down with the incredible Caitlin Houlahan, beloved in the Broadway community for her unforgettable performance as Dawn in Sara Bareilles’s Waitress. Caitlin takes us on a journey through her artistic path, sharing the inspirations that fuel her creativity and how stepping into New Dawn Rising quite literally transformed her life. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this uplifting and candid conversation is packed with motivation, gratitude, and—of course—plenty of talk about pie. Whether you’re a die-hard Waitress fan, newly obsessed with Not Ready for Prime Time, or simply someone in need of a little creative inspiration, this episode was made just for you. Powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com—the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Listen now to hear Caitlin Houlahan talk about: Practicing self-love Embracing what it means to be your true Odd Woman Out Favorite memories from her time in Waitress on Broadway (and now streaming on HBO) Her passion for theatre and the Broadway community Owning your authentic self in the audition room Connect with Caitlin Houlahan: Instagram: @Caithoula Connect with Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo (Tutz): Personal Site Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this premiere episode, host Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo (affectionately known as Tutz) sits down with the incredible Bellamy Young, best known for her iconic role as Mellie Grant on Shonda Rhimes’ hit TV series Scandal. Bellamy gets candid about her journey with self-love, navigating body image pressures, and how meditation and authenticity help her stay grounded in both her career and her life. She also opens up about the lessons she learned portraying one of television’s most powerful women, Mellie Grant, and how those lessons continue to influence her today. Beyond the screen, Bellamy shares the inspiration behind her brand-new, self-produced sci-fi novel The Aetherion Code: Book One — The Spark, created in collaboration with fellow actor and writer Faye Masterson. The conversation dives into themes of empowerment, community, and the importance of women creating their own work and lifting each other up. Recorded at the Welcome to Times Square Studio, this heartfelt conversation is filled with laughter, inspiration, and truth. Bellamy reflects on her early theater roots, her Broadway dreams, and what it means to embrace your “oddness” as strength. Whether you’re a longtime Scandal “gladiator,” a fan of Bellamy’s new book, or simply someone looking for encouragement to step into your own power, this episode is for you. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com, the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Listen now to hear Bellamy Young talk about: Practicing self-love and confidence in a perfection-obsessed world Behind-the-scenes memories from Scandal and the evolution of Mellie Grant Creating and publishing The Aetherion Code: Book One — The Spark Her passion for theater, Broadway aspirations, and supporting women in the arts Why embracing your authentic, “odd” self is the most powerful choice you can make Connect with Bellamy Young: Book: The Aetherion Instagram: @bellamyyoung Connect with Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo (Tutz): Personal Site Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Odd Woman Out provides a space where women in the arts can reclaim their narratives and have fun while doing so! Hosted by Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo — affectionately known as “Tutz”— the show shines a light on the subtle and not-so-subtle ways women have been made to feel “othered” when being their odd selves. Whether on stage, behind the scenes, or in their everyday creative lives. Through honest conversations and unfiltered storytelling, Tutz and her guests open up about insecurities, resilience, and the power of showing up as their full selves. Each episode dismantles the pressures of appearance, judgment, and comparison that too often overshadow women’s achievements. From self-doubt to self-love, these discussions go beyond surface-level success to reveal the courage, creativity, and community that thrive when women support one another. Odd Woman Out is for embracing our odd and loving ourselves while doing so. It’s for women who know the struggle of standing in spaces not built for them and for those ready to rewrite the rules. If this podcast helps even one woman feel seen, validated, and a little more in love with herself — it’s doing exactly what it was created to do! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices