In today’s episode, Amanda drinks a spicy margarita mocktail with actor, writer, and content creator Julie Nolke. Julie is a CSA-nominated performer and the creator of her self-titled YouTube channel with nearly 1 million subscribers. She’s best known for her viral series Explaining the Pandemic to my Past Self (~65 million views), and has earned herself multiple accolades including three Webby Awards, two Streamy nominations, and two Buffer Festival Excellence in Writing awards. You’ll also recognize Julie from her on-screen performances in Run the ‘Burbs (CBC/Hulu), the Emmy Award winning Workin’ Moms (CBC/Netflix), Murdoch Mysteries (CBC), What We Do in the Shadows (FX), or her leading role in The Wedding Rule (W Network). Most recently, she is fresh off the western tour of her sold out one woman sketch show: Dying on the Outside. In this episode, Amanda and Julie discuss navigating career shifts in the aftermath of viral success, how new motherhood has reshaped Julie’s identity and creative priorities, and the ongoing journey of redefining what ambition and success look like.

Mentions from this episode…

~ Julie’s YouTube channel

~ Julie’s I Solved the Housing Crisis sketch

~ Julie’s Explaining the Pandemic to my Past Self series

~ Run the ‘Burbs

~ Andrew Phung

~ Rakhee Morzaria (listen to Rakhee’s Liquid Courage episode here!)

~ Wendy Litner

~ Gwynne Phillips

~ Fight Night by Miriam Toews

Terms we mentioned…

1. “ACTRA” - stands for the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists, and is a national union that represents and aims to protect eligible performers in Canada's recorded entertainment industries


2. “AFBS” - stands for the Actra Fraternal Benefit Society, and is an organization that provides insurance, retirement, and health benefits to members of the entertainment industry, primarily those who belong to ACTRA and the Writers Guild of Canada


3. “22 Minutes” - refers to This Hour Has 22 Minutes, an award-winning Canadian comedy series focusing on Canadian politics and current events.

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Amanda Pereira (host) - click here! 

Julie Nolke (guest) - click here! 

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