Actress|Director from New ZealandKiwi actress, Morgan Bradley began her career in New Zealand as a child, fueled by a vivid imagination and a farm upbringing that taught her grit and a love of nature. She opens up to Margie about being bullied for standing out in a culture shaped by “tall poppy syndrome,” and how her curiosity—and refusal to shrink—shaped who she is.Morgan speaks candidly about navigating depression, discovering her self-worth, and learning to elevate her frequency by saying “yes” to life. Her career spans hosting Kid Zone to starring in Closer, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, and Rent, where she lived inside Mimi’s fierce yet hopeful spirit.She shares her leap to America, her directing journey, and creating the life of philanthropist Marjorie Merriweather Post.This episode leaves you lifted—reminding you to find your joy, stand tall, and never stop saying yes.
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ANDY ALLO
Andy Allo is a Cameroonian-American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actress. And now a very talented chef, focused on sharing her Cameroonian heritage. Andy is best known for her roles in "Upload," "Chicago Fire," and "Pitch Perfect 3," as well as her musical collaborations with Prince and her own solo endeavors. Don’t miss this in-depth conversation with one of Margie’s most inspiring students.
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Jeff Witjas
EP. 60 Jeff WitjasPartner | Senior VP, Talent at IAGMargie reconnects with her old friend, talent agent, Jeff Witjas in a conversation spanning decades. You’ve heard of people starting out in the mailroom at William Morris… well, that was Jeff Witjas in the late ’70’s. During his 25 years at WMA, and later as Senior VP of Talent at APA, he has enjoyed much success and worked with such icons as Betty White, Jerry Lewis, Mary Tyler Moore, Bob Hope, George C. Scott and many more. Now a Partner at IAG, his current roster includes Smokey Robinson, Jason Momoa, Elliot Gould, Jon Seda and Lucille Soong, among others. Jeff and Margie trade stories and laughs in this very enjoyable podcast.
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ANTHONY MEINDL
EP. 59 ANTHONY MEINDLWriter | Director | TeacherMargie talks with her friend and colleague, the wildly popular Anthony Meindl, who founded AMAW, Anthony Meindl’s Actor Workshop, now in its' 27th year. AMAW is the largest scene study studio in LA with locations in 10 other cities worldwide. Tony is the author of 5 books, including best-sellers, At Left Brain Turn Right and Book the F*cking Job. His film, Where We Go From Here was recently acquired by HULU. Margie and Anthony share similar acting philosophies, encouraging actors to let go, surrender and live in the moment. They are all about helping actors get in touch with their power, accepting the many parts of themselves and saying, “Yes!” to life. Hear what happens when two of the top acting coaches in the world trade stories. They PLAY, they RISK, and they are not afraid to BE MESSY.
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RACHEL LEYCO
EP. 58 RACHEL LEYCO Filipino American Filmmaker | ActressRachel Leyco is an award-winning queer Filipino American multi-hyphenate filmmaker, actress, and content creator. As an actress, she can be seen on numerous TV shows, such as Netflix's Atypical, BET's Games People Play, Peacock's Bel-Air, and NBC’s Chicago Fire. Recently, she starred in the new holiday rom-com, Yuletide the Knot, and the new Tubi Original thriller, What Happens in Miami.Defying her family expectations and stereotypes, Rachel f*cked her comfort zone after high school and told her Mom that she was going to pursue acting and film school. Growing up in a Christian household, she went to church every weekend where she was taught that homosexuality was wrong and a sin. Her biggest struggle was coming out and learning to accept herself. In her early twenties, she f*cked that comfort zone and is proud to be living out her authentic self! Margie and Rachel talk openly about their similar challenges in coming out. Margie’s curious-self questions Rachel about labels like gay, queer, bisexual, pansexual and more. As an advocate for mental health, Rachel discusses her struggles with depression and anxiety and shares some very helpful self-care tools. Rachel also gets into her acting career and how Margie’s class has inspired her to bring the joy into her auditions and, you guessed it, f*ck your comfort zone!
Legendary acting coach, Margie Haber, teaches actors to connect to their personal power and become creators. Author of F*CK YOUR COMFORT ZONE and the renowned audition book, HOW TO GET THE PART…WITHOUT FALLING APART, Margie has a charismatic ability to lead listeners down a journey to be open, embrace their imperfections and live in the unknown. Irreverent, authentic and unafraid to dig deep, Margie engages with her successful students, industry pros and people of all walks of life in this podcast about getting out of your comfort zone, letting go of control and transforming your life. Among her acting students are Halle Berry, Brad Pitt, Tiffany Haddish, Kyle Chandler, Mariska Hargitay and many more. Each podcast is filled with humor and personal stories, giving a glimpse into the everyday struggles of being human.