This week, Riley and Isa are back with a one-on-one catch-up episode! After a run of inspiring guest interviews, the girls take some time to reflect on everything that’s been happening in their lives over the past few months.

From Isa starting a new job to Riley receiving a promotion, they get candid about the reality of balancing survival jobs while pursuing careers as performers. They open up about the importance of protecting your mental health, finding balance in an unpredictable industry, and navigating the pressures that come with your twenties. Riley also shares her experience with managing grief during a difficult time of year.

Along the way, the conversation takes plenty of fun detours, from Spirit Airlines drama and recent travel stories to a quick Summer House update. Tune in for an honest, heartfelt, and entertaining episode!

*To donate to the Go Fund Me’s for the Spirit Airline Employee's affected by the shutdown, see the link in our bio.

This week Riley & Isa sit down with Janae Hammond, an artist originally from Missouri, who is currently starring as Rose Granger-Weasley on Broadway in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child!

Janae opens up about her journey, from growing up in Missouri and studying at Missouri State University, to fully committing to a career in the performing arts. Along the way, Janae brings warmth, honesty, and humor to the episode, recounting memorable (and often hilarious) moments from her life in New York City.

She also takes us behind the scenes of making her Broadway debut, sharing the full-circle experience of joining Cursed Child: from her initial audition to stepping into the show as a swing, and eventually taking on a leading role.

It’s an episode full of vulnerability, inspiration, and a little bit of manifestation magic, where dreams meet reality.

In this week’s episode, Riley & Isa are joined by Broadway’s very own, Kelsee Kimmel!

Originally from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Kelsee walks us through her journey—from earning her BFA at Shenandoah Conservatory to making the move to NYC and building the career she has today. She shares stories from the road with different National Tours like Kinky Boots, Rent’s 20th Anniversary Tour, Pretty Woman, and Six.

We also dive into her Broadway run in Six and Hell’s Kitchen, including her incredible transition from Jessica Vosk’s standby to performing full-time in the role of Jersey. She opens up about all things Hell’s Kitchen, including her audition process, how to stay vocally healthy, and the detailed work that goes into bringing a Broadway show to life.

Along the way, we get to know the person behind the performer and her passion, hustle, and dedication shine through. Plus, you don’t want to miss her wild New York horror story and advice for artists chasing their dreams. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering her, trust that this won’t be the last time you hear her name.

Make sure to tune in and Go Birds!! IYKYK.