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This podcast features a conversation between two Canadian artists, exploring their journeys in the entertainment industry. They begin by discussing their summer travel plans and the diverse accommodation options offered by Booking.com. The conversation then shifts to their shared experiences on SNL, reminiscing about Chris Katan's comedic timing and tendency to break character. They delve into their upbringing in small towns in Alberta, Canada, reflecting on the importance of imagination and the challenges of transitioning to a life in the spotlight. The hosts then discuss their musical backgrounds, sharing stories about their families' involvement in music and their early experiences with performing. They discuss the challenges of pursuing a career in music and the importance of perseverance. The conversation then focuses on the music industry, with the hosts discussing the role of labels, social media, and the challenges of getting music heard. They share their experiences with TikTok and its impact on an artist's career. The hosts also discuss their acting careers, with one host sharing her experience on the show "Travelers" and the other host discussing her role in a movie with Chris Katan. They reflect on the challenges and rewards of acting. They discuss their favorite acting roles and their preferences for acting versus singing, sharing their perspectives on the creative process and the different ways they express themselves through their art. The hosts discuss the process of creating a debut album, with one host sharing her experiences writing and recording her music. They discuss the challenges of balancing multiple creative pursuits and the importance of collaboration. They also discuss the challenges of transitioning from acting to music and the changing perceptions of artists who pursue multiple creative endeavors. They reflect on the importance of proving oneself and the challenges faced by women in the entertainment industry. The hosts discuss the importance of maintaining confidence and creativity in the face of constant rejection in the entertainment industry. They share their strategies for dealing with setbacks and the importance of gratitude and perspective. They discuss the challenges and joys of balancing motherhood, music, and acting. They share their experiences with parenting and the importance of support systems. The hosts discuss their relationship dynamics and their perspectives on astrology. They share their experiences with their partners and how their different personalities complement each other. They discuss the importance of perseverance and the power of gratitude in achieving success in the entertainment industry. They share their experiences with burnout and their strategies for staying motivated and positive. The hosts discuss the importance of showing up and recharging in the face of demanding careers. They share their perspectives on balance and the importance of self-care. They discuss their experiences as Canadian artists making it in the US. They share their perspectives on the differences between the music industries in Canada and the US and the importance of pursuing their dreams. The hosts discuss their current projects and future goals, including touring, releasing new music, and hosting events. They share their excitement for their upcoming projects and their aspirations for the future. They discuss their music styles and songwriting processes. They share their influences and their approaches to creating music. The hosts discuss their achievements in the Canadian country music scene, including one host's record-breaking success with three back-to-back number one singles. They reflect on their journey and their aspirations for the future. They discuss their preparations for hosting the Canadian Country Music Awards. They share their excitement for the event and their experiences with hosting. The hosts discuss their experiences with stage fright and teleprompters. They share their strategies for dealing with nerves and their perspectives on performing. They discuss their favorite wardrobe essentials and their love for Quince, a brand that offers high-quality clothing at affordable prices. The hosts discuss their experiences touring with big names in the music industry, including Keith Urban. They share their excitement for their upcoming tour and their experiences with performing alongside other artists. They share their experiences with Nicole Kidman, discussing her presence and how she makes them feel awkward. They reflect on her star power and her ability to command attention. The hosts discuss their experiences with sex scenes in acting, sharing their perspectives on the challenges and the awkwardness of filming intimate scenes. They also discuss the importance of respect and professionalism on set. They discuss their dream roles and their fears about acting. They share their perspectives on comedy and drama and their experiences with auditions. The hosts share embarrassing stories from their auditions, including one host's experience with a phone ringing during an audition and the other host's experience with a hockey-themed ringtone.

Outlines

00:00:00

Summer Travel, SNL, and Canadian Roots

The podcast begins with a discussion about summer travel plans and how Booking.com offers a wide range of accommodation options across the US. The conversation shifts to a discussion about SNL, with the hosts sharing their experiences and opinions on the show. They reminisce about Chris Katan's time on SNL and his tendency to break character. The hosts discuss their shared upbringing in small towns in Alberta, Canada, and how their experiences shaped their personalities. They reflect on the importance of imagination and the challenges of transitioning to a life in the spotlight.

00:05:04

Musical Families, Early Career, and the Music Industry

The hosts delve into their musical backgrounds, sharing stories about their families' involvement in music and their early experiences with performing. They discuss the challenges of pursuing a career in music and the importance of perseverance. The conversation focuses on the music industry, with the hosts discussing the role of labels, social media, and the challenges of getting music heard. They share their experiences with TikTok and the impact it can have on an artist's career.

00:11:18

Acting Careers and Creative Expression

The hosts discuss their acting careers, with one host sharing her experience on the show "Travelers" and the other host discussing her role in a movie with Chris Katan. They reflect on the challenges and rewards of acting. They discuss their favorite acting roles and their preferences for acting versus singing, sharing their perspectives on the creative process and the different ways they express themselves through their art.

00:17:19

Debut Album, Transitioning to Music, and Industry Challenges

The hosts discuss the process of creating a debut album, with one host sharing her experiences writing and recording her music. They discuss the challenges of balancing multiple creative pursuits and the importance of collaboration. They also discuss the challenges of transitioning from acting to music and the changing perceptions of artists who pursue multiple creative endeavors. They reflect on the importance of proving oneself and the challenges faced by women in the entertainment industry.

00:20:22

Maintaining Confidence, Balancing Motherhood, and Relationship Dynamics

The hosts discuss the importance of maintaining confidence and creativity in the face of constant rejection in the entertainment industry. They share their strategies for dealing with setbacks and the importance of gratitude and perspective. They discuss the challenges and joys of balancing motherhood, music, and acting. They share their experiences with parenting and the importance of support systems. They discuss their relationship dynamics and their perspectives on astrology. They share their experiences with their partners and how their different personalities complement each other.

00:28:13

Perseverance, Recharging, and Canadian Roots

The hosts discuss the importance of perseverance and the power of gratitude in achieving success in the entertainment industry. They share their experiences with burnout and their strategies for staying motivated and positive. The hosts discuss the importance of showing up and recharging in the face of demanding careers. They share their perspectives on balance and the importance of self-care. They discuss their experiences as Canadian artists making it in the US. They share their perspectives on the differences between the music industries in Canada and the US and the importance of pursuing their dreams.

00:34:37

Current Projects, Music Style, and Canadian Country Music Success

The hosts discuss their current projects and future goals, including touring, releasing new music, and hosting events. They share their excitement for their upcoming projects and their aspirations for the future. They discuss their music styles and songwriting processes. They share their influences and their approaches to creating music. The hosts discuss their achievements in the Canadian country music scene, including one host's record-breaking success with three back-to-back number one singles. They reflect on their journey and their aspirations for the future.

00:39:01

Hosting the CMAs, Touring with Big Names, and Behind-the-Scenes Experiences

The hosts discuss their preparations for hosting the Canadian Country Music Awards. They share their excitement for the event and their experiences with hosting. The hosts discuss their experiences with stage fright and teleprompters. They share their strategies for dealing with nerves and their perspectives on performing. They discuss their favorite wardrobe essentials and their love for Quince, a brand that offers high-quality clothing at affordable prices. The hosts discuss their experiences touring with big names in the music industry, including Keith Urban. They share their excitement for their upcoming tour and their experiences with performing alongside other artists. They share their experiences with Nicole Kidman, discussing her presence and how she makes them feel awkward. They reflect on her star power and her ability to command attention.

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Q&A

• What are some of the challenges of transitioning from acting to music?

  The hosts discuss how people were less accepting of musicians transitioning to acting than vice versa, and how they felt like they had to prove themselves in both fields. They also mention the challenges of being a woman in the entertainment industry, where people often try to put you in a box.

• How do you maintain confidence and creativity in the face of constant rejection in the entertainment industry?

  The hosts emphasize the importance of a bit of delusion, as well as gratitude and perspective. They share their strategies for dealing with setbacks, including focusing on their blessings and reminding themselves of their goals.

• How do you balance motherhood, music, and acting?

  The hosts discuss the challenges and joys of balancing multiple roles, including the importance of support systems and the need to recharge. They share their experiences with parenting and how they manage their busy schedules.

• What are some of your favorite acting roles and what do you prefer, acting or singing?

  The hosts discuss their favorite acting roles, including "Travelers" and a movie with Chris Katan. They also share their perspectives on acting versus singing, with one host expressing a preference for singing as a way to tell her own story and the other host enjoying the escape of playing different characters.

• What are your current projects and future goals?

  The hosts discuss their upcoming tour with Keith Urban, their new album, and their plans to host the Canadian Country Music Awards. They share their excitement for their projects and their aspirations for the future.

• What are some of your experiences with touring with big names in the music industry?

  The hosts share their experiences touring with Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, and other artists. They discuss the behind-the-scenes aspects of touring, including the camaraderie between artists and the opportunity to learn from experienced performers.

• What are some of your embarrassing audition stories?

  The hosts share funny and awkward stories from their auditions, including one host's experience with a phone ringing during an audition and the other host's experience with a hockey-themed ringtone. They laugh about their mistakes and the challenges of navigating the audition process.

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