Welcome to episode #5 of the Mad Valid Podcast, where everyone is valid. In this episode of MVP, we interview the always gracious and way too humble Shamilia McBean. Shamilia is Black and a creator.  A mother, theater, music and equitable space-maker, director, facilitator, herbalist, birth-keeper, wife, challenger friend and then some… You can follow @_shamilia on IG Hosted by: Reyna Erika Produced by: Brisa Areli Muñoz Design & Audio Editing by: Andrea Negrete Special Thanks to Ben Weber Music by: Nicholas Ryan Gant @ghettofalsetto Follow us on IG: @madvalidpodcast Email us: [email protected]

Welcome to episode #8 of the Mad Valid Podcast, where everyone is valid. In this episode of MVP, we interview the multi-talented Claro De Los Reyes,  an actor, theater & film storyteller, playwright, entrepreneur, oral historian, educator, foodie, & decolonizer. Contact Links: Website: www.atlanticpacifictheatre.org  Instagram: @atlanticpacifictheatre @clarodelosreyes Hosted by: Reyna Erika Produced by: Brisa Areli Muñoz Edited by: Andrea Negrete Special Thanks to Ben Weber Music by: Nicholas Ryan Gant @ghettofalsetto Follow us on IG: @madvalidpodcast Email us: [email protected]

Welcome to episode #7 of the Mad Valid Podcast, where everyone is valid. In this episode of MVP, we interview Amy Sawyers-Williams,who uses she/her pronouns and is an applied theater artist-practitioner, a college arts programmer, an improv comedienne and a new mom. She lives in Raleigh, NC where she founded a community-based theater company, See Saw Projects in 2017.  You can follow what's happening with See Saw Projects at seesawprojects.org, or on social media @seesawprojects. Amy is gearing up to be the lead artist in a class at Duke University called Artist Working in Healthcare, where she will lead students in creating participatory storytelling and improv sessions with elders in Durham, NC. See Saw just wrapped a project teaching theater to neurodivergent adults. She also is now a mom to Leo! Hosted by: Reyna Erika Produced by: Brisa Areli Muñoz Design & Audio Editing by: Andrea Negrete Special Thanks to Ben Weber Music by: Nicholas Ryan Gant @ghettofalsetto Follow us on IG: @madvalidpodcast Email us: [email protected]

Welcome to episode #6 of the Mad Valid Podcast, where everyone is valid. In this episode of MVP, we interview another graduate school gem, Sara Morgulis, an educator, theater maker, nonprofit leader, new mother, and is now the Executive Director of TYA/USA! Which stands for Theatre for Young Audiences/USA! Folks can find her on Instagram- @smorgulis or www.saramorgulis.com Hosted by: Reyna Erika Produced by: Brisa Areli Muñoz Design & Audio Editing by: Andrea Negrete Special Thanks to Ben Weber Music by: Nicholas Ryan Gant @ghettofalsetto Follow us on IG: @madvalidpodcast Email us: [email protected]

Welcome to episode #5 of the Mad Valid Podcast, where everyone is valid. In this episode of MVP, we continue with our Los Angeles adventure and interview our guide and editor, Ben Weber. Ben is an Artist, Improviser, Teaching Artist, Arts Administrator, and Director of Education at the Museum of Neon Art (MONA).  You can find Ben https://www.benweberprojects.com Instagram @benweberprojects MONA on Instagram: @museumofneonart  Hosted by: Reyna Erika Produced by: Brisa Areli Muñoz Design & Sound Editing by: Andrea Negrete Special Thanks to Ben Weber Music by: Nicholas Ryan Gant @ghettofalsetto Follow us on IG: @madvalidpodcast Email us: [email protected]

Welcome to episode #4 of the Mad Valid Podcast, where everyone is valid. In this episode of MVP,  we travel all the way to Los Angeles to interview the magical and undeniable Ramy El-Etreby who is a writer, performer, storyteller, & educator. Social media: @dramarams on IG and Twitter Website: ramyeletreby.com Hosted by: Reyna Erika Produced by: Brisa Areli Muñoz Edited by: Andrea Negrete Special Thanks to Ben Weber Music by: Nicholas Ryan Gant @ghettofalsetto Follow us on IG: @madvalidpodcast Email us: [email protected]

Welcome to episode #3 of the Mad Valid Podcast, where everyone is valid. In this episode of MVP,  we interview my oldest and dearest friends, Karen Jimenez,  an Afro Latina, Mother, Wife, Daughter of the World, Magic Maker, Multilingual, Poet, Event Whisperer, Problem Solver, Jefa, & Art lover. Follow her on IG: @daliasun Hosted by: Reyna Erika Produced by: Brisa Areli Muñoz Edited by: Andrea Negrete Special Thanks to Ben Weber Music by: Nicholas Ryan Gant @ghettofalsetto Follow us on IG: @madvalidpodcast Email us: [email protected]

Welcome to episode #2 of the Mad Valid Podcast, where everyone is valid. In this episode of MVP,  we interview Brisa Areli Muñoz, our producer and the Artistic Director of Musical Theatre Factory, an organization that develops change-making new musicals in a joyous, collaborative community free from commercial pressures. Brisa is an inaugural Artistic Director of New York City’s first-ever All-Inclusive All-City Theater Ensemble, an NYC Department of Education citywide theater company that creates original musicals with teens of all abilities. Brisa has also served as Manager of Community Partnerships for The Public Theater’s Public Works program, a major initiative that invites community members to take classes, attend performances and join in the creation of ambitious works of participatory theater.  Brisa Areli Muñoz (she/they) is a Chicane theatre director, healing practitioner, and cultural worker based out of New York City. She is the Artistic Director of Musical Theatre Factory, an organization that develops change-making new musicals in a joyous, collaborative community. Brisa is also the Artistic Director of One Nation/One Project’s collaboration with the city of Edinburg, Texas. ONOP is a national arts and wellness initiative designed to activate the power of the arts to repair the social fabric of our nation and heal our communities. She has directed & facilitated workshops on Broadway, nationally and internationally, and is passionate about using art as a tool to motivate, activate & transform institutions, organizations and communities to become more inclusive and just. Muñoz has directed & facilitated work on Broadway, across the world, and in communities in partnership with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, American Repertory Theater, Center Theatre Group, The Kennedy Center, The Public Theater, Carnegie Hall, REDCAT Cal Arts Theater, Arts Emerson, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, BRIC Arts Media, Sojourn Theatre, ¡Oye! Group, CUNY Creative Arts Team, Hi-ARTS, CO/LAB, and Actionplay. Hosted by: Reyna Erika Produced by: Brisa Areli Muñoz Design & Audio Editing by: Andrea Negrete Special Thanks to Ben Weber Music by: Nicholas Ryan Gant @ghettofalsetto Follow us on IG: @madvalidpodcast Email us: [email protected]

Guest: Laura Nuchow Vural Welcome to episode #1 of the Mad Valid Podcast, where everyone is valid. In this first episode, we interview Laura Nuchow Vural, the Founder/President of Listening and Visioning, a full-service youth development and community arts consultant. Join us on this rollercoaster of being HUMANS.  Email: [email protected]  Hosted by: Reyna Erika Produced by: Brisa Areli Muñoz Graphic Design & Audio Editing by: Andrea Negrete Special Thanks to Ben Weber Music by: Nicholas Ryan Gant @ghettofalsetto Follow us on IG: @madvalidpodcast Email us: [email protected] Nicholas Ryan Gant is a New York-based singer/songwriter/educator. NRG studied Opera at Howard University and works as a sought-after vocal coach internationally. NRG's dynamic vocal stylings have afforded him the opportunity to sing support vocals for artists such as Mariah Carey, Jon Batiste, Run the Jewels, Sy Smith, Childish Gambino, Miri Ben-Ari, and  Michael McDonald.  Ghettofalsetto.Bandcamp.com  https://nicholasryangant.nyc/ @ghettofalsetto

Welcome to the Mad Valid Podcast, where everyone is valid! Hosted by your giiiirl, Reyna Erika. Here, we explore the complexities of being human and navigating the world as a multi-hyphenate artist, parent, New Yorker, HUMAN. In each episode, we dive deep into topics like identity, relationships, representation, and personal growth, featuring insightful conversations with guests who share their MAD VALID perspectives and experiences. Join us as we explore what it means to be human in today's world and how we can all work towards a more inclusive and equitable society. Whether you're a young adult finding your way or a seasoned professional seeking inspiration, Mad Valid Podcast has something for everyone. So, join us for a journey of self-discovery, growth, and connection. Subscribe now to never miss an episode! Follow us on IG: @madvalidpodcast Email us: [email protected] Hosted by: Reyna Erika Produced by: Brisa Areli Muñoz Design & Sound Editing by: Andrea Negrete Special Thanks to Ben Weber Music by: Nicholas Ryan Gant @ghettofalsetto