Creative Mamas Unplugged

Hats and Guccis (0:00), 30 years of marriage in Hollywood and rediscovering each other (07:40), family values (15:20), building @verymarriedwiththeparks together and music (23:00). Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged Hosts: Shelly Hutchinson, Cherice Barton, Kelly Park, Jessica RG O’Keefe Guest: Kelly Park and John Park, Very Married with the Parks Producer: Jessica RG O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions FOLLOW KELLY & JOHN Very Married with the Parks on Instagram @verymarriedwiththeparks and YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@verymarriedwiththeparks Kelly on Instagram: @kelp1031 John on Instagram: @yopapajohn Kelly on IMDb @ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3815120/ Kelly at Alliance of Women Directors @ https://www.allianceofwomendirectors.org/icon-spotlight-on-kelly-park/ Kelly at Film Fatales @ https://www.filmfatales.org/directors/kellypark/   FOLLOW US:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   This week on Creative Mamas Unplugged, we’re hanging with Kelly Park and John Park of Very Married with the Parks talking marriage, parenting, menopause, rediscovering your partner, and what it looks like to find new spaces together even after 30 years. 🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of Creative Mamas Unplugged! Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. #CreativeMamasUnplugged #VeryMarriedWithTheParks #MarriagePodcast #MarriageAfter30Years #LongTermLove #MarriageAndRelationships #EmptyNesters #EmptyNestLife #MidlifeMarriage #RelationshipGoals #KeepingTheSparkAlive #MarriageHumor #RealMarriage #CouplesWhoLaugh #LifeAfterKids #PodcastForWomen #WomenSupportingWomen KELLY’S BIO: Director Kelly Park is from Philly. Her early years were spent attending Quaker schools, which helped shape a unique life perspective. After launching her career as a marketer and project manager in the technology and advertising industries, she decided to switch things up. Inspired by her actress mother to listen to her "funny bone", she took a leap of faith, and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy. She began studying at Second City and The Groundlings, which led to commercials, short films, and sketch comedies. However, she soon realized being in front of the camera wasn't what fed her soul, teaching was. This eventually would lead to teaching children and young adults the fundamentals of acting and improv. Kelly quickly became one of the most sought-after acting coaches in television, working on numerous pilots and television shows for Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, Amazon, and Netflix. From there, Kelly transitioned to Director, debuting on the Emmy Award-nominated Netflix show, ALEXA & KATIE, ultimately directing multiple episodes. She has since directed numerous episodes such as GRACE & FRANKIE, THE NEIGHBORHOOD, STATION 19, and the upcoming FRASIER revival, as well as becoming a pilot Director for COUNTRY COMFORT (Netflix), BLACK DON'T CRACK (ABC), LOPEZ VS. LOPEZ (NBC), and most recently, NON-EVIL TWIN (NBC). She is also a writer/producer and is currently developing several projects with her producing partner husband, John, having recently sold a multi-cam comedy to Universal Television, as well as to CBS Studios.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/89R3s420CxI Dialectics (0:00), performance culture, “mommy maxing,” and the pressure to look like we have it all together. Dr. Noëlle explains why embracing the messy, imperfect moments can actually bring us closer (4:08), the importance of unfiltered, “FaceTime-style” content (8:08), why “narcissist” can be misused, healthy narcissism, and the danger of making someone the victim—or the villain (12:53), and stick around for a parenting story involving projectile vomiting, a car, and a very unfortunate pair of Crocs. Hosts: Shelly Hutchinson, Cherice Barton, Kelly Park, Jessica RG O’Keefe Guest: Dr. Noëlle Santorelli Producer: Jessica RG O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions   Follow Dr. Noëlle: Instagram @drnoellesantorelli Facebook @drnoellesantorelli TikTok @drnoellesantorelli LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/drnoellesantorelli Website: www.drnoellesantorelli.com The “Mean Girl” Mom Survival Guide: https://stan.store/drnoellesantorelli/p/the-mean-girl-mom-survivial-guide-copy   Headshot Photographer: Katya Vilchyk, on Instagram @katyavilchyk   Follow Us:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged     Dr. Noëlle’s Bio: Dr. Noëlle Santorelli is a clinical psychologist, speaker, and adjunct faculty member at Emory University School of Medicine. She specializes in women’s relationships, family dynamics, and the social pressures of modern motherhood, including relational aggression and what she calls “Mean Girl Mom” culture. Through her clinical expertise and media work, she helps women better understand complex relationship dynamics, protect their mental health, and feel less alone in the hidden social pressures of motherhood. She has appeared on The Tamron Hall Show and Fox news stations, and her expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Parents, and other national media outlets.  

WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/z0QdzEMviOs Creativity (0:00), from journalism and politics to broadcast, Kayla shares her journey Sacramento State to San Francisco State, navigating life as a young mom and building a stronger support system (7:30), Kayla takes us behind the scenes of game-day production, from cameras and audio to halftime shows, cheerleaders and everything that happens beyond the basketball itself. She also shares what it was like being there during the Warriors' rise (15:00), Kayla talks about moving to LA, her early work in streaming, and chats about the entertainment industry’s streaming history and future (22:30). Hosts: Shelly Hutchinson, Jessica RG O’Keefe, Kelly Park, Cherice Barton Guest: Kayla Bankston Producer: Jessica RG O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions   Follow Kayla: Instagram @kaylajoshow   Follow The Mamas:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged     Kayla’s Bio:  Kayla Bankston entertainment professional, and mom of six, with a background in broadcast media, sports production,live event entertainment. Her interest in storytelling and media began early, growing up in a creative household where music, nature, and artistic expression were part of everyday life. That curiosity eventually led her to pursue broadcast journalism and production, building a career that has included work with major entertainment organizations. Kayla began her professional journey with an internship with the San Francisco Giants and later worked with the Golden State Warriors, where she expanded from technical production roles in recording and audio into Game Operations and live production. In that role, she helped create the entertainment and fan experience surrounding the game—from production elements to the energy inside the arena. Her career has also taken her into the broader entertainment, technology industries and streaming media services, from Intel to Verizon to Warner Brothers. Alongside her professional life, Kayla has navigated the equally demanding role of raising six children. Her story is one of creativity, adaptability, family, career transitions, and finding ways to continue pursuing meaningful work while managing the realities of motherhood. Today, Kayla brings together her experiences as a mother and entertainment professional, offering a perspective shaped by years of working behind the scenes while building a full and busy family life.

Improv (0:00), Mary shares a beautiful story about performing in a college Shakespeare production and the emotional reaction she received from her father afterward. The moment leads to a bigger conversation about appreciating our children, telling them what we admire about them, and recognizing the unexpected talents that emerge in the next generation (5:45), dance, yoga and feeling comfortable in your own skin (11:30), The More The Mary-er (17:00). WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/LC0scighgFg Hosts: Shelly Hutchinson, Jessica RG O’Keefe, Cherice Barton Guest: Mary Bogh Producer: Jessica RG O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions Follow Us:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged     Mary’s Bio: Mary Bogh is an actor, voiceover artist, substitute teacher, and mom of two whose creativity enriches every part of life.  A graduate of California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (Acting), Mary has built a diverse career across professional theater, national commercials, print campaigns, voiceover, live entertainment, and education.  Mary completed improv and sketch comedy training with classes at iO West and The Groundlings and was a member of Story Pirates, where she helped inspire children's creativity through live performance.  Beyond performing, Mary was  a Universal Studios Hollywood Tour Guide,  VIP Tour Guide, and MC trainer, combining storytelling, audience engagement, and leadership to create memorable guest experiences. She has also worked extensively in live events, where her ability to think on her feet and connect with people has been invaluable. Today, Mary brings those same skills into the classroom as an educator, where her background in acting and improv helps her quickly build rapport with students, create engaging learning environments, and adapt to the unique needs of every class she teaches.  No matter where she lives, Mary is passionate about becoming an active member of her community, building meaningful relationships, and encouraging creativity in others. 

Love (0:00), Mary Catherine shares how her comics began with very personal, real-life stories, why going viral brought an influx of trolls, and how she adapted her creative work by moving more personal comics behind a paywall (5:30), changing the systems that place so much responsibility on mothers (11:00), Mary Catherine talks about being thoughtful about what stories belong to her children, and the outrageous things kids say (14:30). WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/qqU_REdvzSQ Hosts: Cherice Barton, Shelly Hutchinson Guest: Mary Catherine Starr Producer: Jessica RG O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions Follow Mary Catherine Starr: Website https://www.marycatherinestarr.com/ Mary Catherine’s Book Mama Needs a Minute! Instagram @momlife_comics Facebook @marycatherinestarr Email [email protected] Two Bloom Creative https://www.twobloomcreative.com/ On Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/215749103-mama-needs-a-minute   Follow Us:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Mary Catherine’s Story: Where to begin? First, I grew up in Atlanta, GA. Then I went to college at a small liberal arts school in Kentucky. Four years later, I was a recent college grad living in NYC and working in marketing. In 2009, my then-boyfriend, now-husband, Ben, and I moved to Washington, DC for his job and I got another corporate desk job (not a great fit for my creative, entrepreneurial soul). So I became a yoga teacher and quit my corporate job to focus on yoga, art, and blogging (which is when I started my blog, Starr Struck). I became a yoga studio director. I opened an Etsy shop and started making greeting cards. I taught all of the yoga and wrote all of the blog posts and did lots of custom art on the side. In 2012, Ben and I got married and decided to move to Cape Cod (Ben’s hometown) to settle down and eventually start a family…which we did in 2016. Since then, I’ve started (and run) a graphic design + consulting business, taught yoga at many studios and in many different places, started and ended two podcasts, continued to create products and run my shop, had two kids, and eventually created @momlife_comics, an Instagram account where I share the challenges (+ joys!) of motherhood, marriage, and being a woman in this world. These days I’m teaching a lot less yoga and creating a lot more comics (my first book, a comic memoir entitled Mama Needs a Minute!, came out in March, 2025!), but I’m still a graphic designer + mom by day and teach two yoga classes per week. I’ve decided that finding balance is impossible but I am always doing my best to find joy amidst the insanity that is daily life with two young children.