A solo episode with host, Alica Gallagher, discussing her personal thoughts about AI and Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) specifically with regards to its application in the Arts and the Entertainment industry.   This is a very important topic in the Entertainment industry right now and it is just one of several issues that are front and center for both the The Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) and SAG-AFTRA with their contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).      As someone who considers herself a creative person, an ..read more

"And ladies, don't let anybody tell you you are ever past your prime."  Those words were spoken by Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh, as she accepted the Oscar for Actress in Leading Role for the role of Evelyn in the Academy Award winning film Everything Everywhere All At Once. In this episode with return guest, Paula Toker, we discuss the Academy Award winning film. We talk about how we felt watching the now Academy Award winning performances from Hollywood legends Jamie Lee Curtis and Michelle Yeoh who don’t simply dispel the myth that women lose their value as they age, but they fla ..read more

A solo episode with host, Alica Gallagher, kicking off the return of the There's More To Our Story podcast.  Alica discusses the podcast's unexpected hiatus since the last episode. She shares how filmmaker Ryan Coogler's advice while delivering his David Lean Lecture at BAFTA inspired her to overcome her own bad habit of overthinking and get back in front of the microphone and hit record.   ..read more

Welcome to our very first group discussion, featuring a few of my previous guests, to discuss the film “Good Luck To You, Leo Grande.”  The film was written by Australian screenwriter Katy Brand, and directed by Australian filmmaker Sophie Hyde, and stars Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack…. you can watch this film on Hulu! Spoiler Alert!! I want to issue a Spoiler Alert warning before you listen to the episode. We do our best not to get specific into the details of the film, but we do discuss a few plot points during our discussion that resonated with us. So, if you haven’t had a chance t ..read more

In this episode, I have the most inspiring and joyful conversation with Author and Businesswoman Sandy Davies. We talk about her journey starting from her Kansas-born roots to her current home in Queensland, Australia; to how some challenges she faced during perimenopause launched her out of semi-retirement; to her “magical” experience as an extra on the set of the teen adventure series Dive Club.  A gifted story-teller Sandy is, and what a gift the conversation turned out to be.    About The Guest: Sandy Davies Long before writing books and launching HappyPause™, Sandy Davies ..read more

In this episode, I talk with my friend Cindy O'Neill from Haddam, Connecticut. Cindy shares her story about being a shy girl who overcame and found the courage within her to share her voice - in two languages no less!  And even after "retirement", she's not done yet!  We cover a lot of different topics during the conversation, and I think Cindy’s story will resonate with a lot of people out there. So, I was thrilled when she agreed to be my guest for an episode. About the Guest: Cindy O’Neill is the Director of Programs for the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies. She join ..read more

In this episode my guest Paula Toker and I discuss how sometimes life’s journeys unfold in ways we didn’t imagine and don’t always match the stories we have in our heads. But in those moments when we don’t always know what’s next, if we are open to following our curiosity a bit, and considering the words “What if”, the path may just end up leading us to discover our true selves. Paula's Bio: Paula Toker is a visual thinker, who dreams in color, and thrives when brainstorming a simplified way to explain a complex issue. With more than 27 years of experience in Silicon Valley at both Cisco and A ..read more

A solo episode with Alica. It's been four weeks since the launch of the podcast There's More To Our Story.  Alica reflects back and shares what she's experienced and has learned those first four weeks. And discusses how she's learning to overcome and rewrite some old narratives playing inside her head.   ..read more

I sat down with my dear friend and immensely talented friend, Eleni Kelakos.  We discuss her incredible life’s journey (so far) as a professional actress, singer and songwriter, author, and professional trainer, and motivational speaker.  We cover a wide range of topics, dive into her latest book, Claim the Stage! A Woman’s Guide To Speaking Up, Standing Out, and Taking Leadership, and talk about the importance of storytelling and sharing our voices with the world.  There’s also a special treat at the end of the podcast, so please listen to the very end. Eleni Kelakos She has sp ..read more

This is part 2 of my interview with my dear friend and wonderfully talented actress Mariann Aalda.  In this episode, Mariann share’s more stories from her wonderful career, and discusses how her career took a dramatic shift as she got older.  It’s a varied and insightful discussion covering topics of aging, the industry, navigating life’s ever-changing landscapes, and doing what we do for the love of it.  About The Guest:  Mariann Aalda | Follow my Instagram In 1981, Mariann Aalda became one of the first African-American daytime soap opera heroines, the feisty, young crimi ..read more