Vulnerable Podcast

Today on Vulnerable, I chat with actress, model, activist and all around icon, Jillian Mercado! Jillian plays Maribel Suarez in “The L Word: Generation Q.” She's a prominent figure in the fashion world challenging beauty ideals and redefining traditional norms in the industry. She opens up about advocating for more representation for people with disabilities, starting her initiative called Black Disabled Creatives and even being nominated for a GLAAD award!  What does Jillian want people to understand about the disabled community? Listen now!  You can follow Jillian Mercado on Instagram at @jillianmercado, on Twitter at @jilly_peppa and on TikTok at @thejillianmercado. Learn more about Black Disabled Creatives at www.blackdisabledcreatives.com and on Instagram at @blackdisabledcreative.  Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on  Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on Vulnerable, I chat with Brooklynne Webb! Brooklynne is a social media superstar who rose to fame on Tiktok (she has over 10.6 million followers!). She’s best known for her videos featuring fashion looks, POV’s, dance trends, princess roleplay & body positivity.  She opens up about what it’s like to move from Canada to West Hollywood at 18, building her TikTok followers from 30,000 to over 8 million in a year, disrupting society’s standard with her musical satire, and taking control of her mental health struggles.  What does Brooklynne think is the healthiest way to have a relationship with social media? Listen now!  You can follow Brooklynne Webb on Instagram at @brooklynnexo, on TikTok at @xobrooklynne and subscribe to her YouTube at @xobrooklynne. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on  Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on Vulnerable, I get to chat (and laugh a lot) with the Lawrence Brothers! Joey, Matt, and Andy stole all of our hearts in the 90s through their sitcom Brotherly Love, and their appearances in Boy Meets World, Blossom, Mrs. Doubtfire, Horse Sense, Jumping Ship & more. They open up about what it’s like to face the entertainment industry as three brothers, and the struggles that come with that. They also give me the inside scoop on what it’s like working together on their exciting new project, the Brotherly Love Podcast! Is there anything these three wouldn’t do for each other? Listen now!  Tune into the Brotherly Love Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and everywhere you listen. Follow the Brotherly Love Podcast at @officialbrotherlylovepod on Instagram and @brotherlylovepod on TikTok, Facebook and YouTube. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on Vulnerable, I get to chat with the queen of color herself, Courtney Quinn. Courtney is the Founder and Creative Director of the fashion and media company, Color Me Courtney, and works as a fashion designer, blogger, and full-time Disney fan! (Not to mention, the primary reason why I wear color!) In this episode, Courtney shares all about her journey in the fashion industry and her unique path to designing her first official Disney clothing line. We also discuss the importance of inclusivity and representation in popular media, showing kindness and learning from other generations, and what it’s like to be creative partners with your significant other. What movie resparked Courtney’s love for Disney? What job did Courtney get by taking her MBA off her resume? Join us to find out! You can follow Courtney @ColorMeCourtney & @ColorMeMagic on Instagram, and @ColorMeCourtney on TikTok and Twitter, subscribe to her YouTube channel, and check out her website at colormecourtney.com Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A special kind of magic gets unlocked when casts reunite, and my time with the stars of Ned’s Declassified was no different. Today on Vulnerable, I catch up with Devon Werkheiser, Lindsey Shaw and Daniel Curtis Lee about what they’ve been up to since the show, the part nostalgia plays in adulthood, what it was like experiencing their childhood on set, and of course, all about their hilarious and heartwarming new podcast, Ned’s Declassified Podcast Survival Guide.   Why is Devon nervous about what he said on the podcast? What shady experience did Daniel have on set? Why did Nickelodeon turn down a Ned’s Declassified reboot? Get ready for all the behind-the-scenes stories your millennial hearts desire.   Tune into Ned’s Declassified Podcast Survival Guide on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and everywhere you listen.   Follow Devon @devonwerkharder on Instagram and @devonwerkheiser on TikTok. Follow Lindsey @ladymshawsters on Instagram and @lindsey.shawsters on TikTok. Follow Daniel @daniel_curtis_lee on Instagram and @danielcurtislee on TikTok.   Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on  Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on Vulnerable, I’m joined by Jennifer Stone & David DeLuise, two of the stars from the beloved Disney Channel series ‘Wizards of Waverly Place.’ We talk about their early memories of working together on the show, how they’ve given back to the community through mentoring young actors, the good ol’ boys club in Hollywood, and the juicy details of what we can expect to hear on their new venture together, Wizards of Waverly Pod. What did Selena Gomez say that made David cry? Why does Christy think Shia LaBeouf went on to be a movie star instead of her? What did Ellen Degeneres do that made David say she was not a nice person? Find out now! Tune into Wizards of Waverly Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and everywhere you listen. Follow Jennifer @JenniferStone on Instagram and Twitter, and @JenniferLStone on TikTok. Follow David @DavidDeLuise on Instagram and @D_DeLuise on Twitter. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s guest on Vulnerable is the hilarious and wise Danny Pellegrino. Danny is a writer, comedian, content creator and Bravo TV superfan! He’s captivated audiences with his authenticity, humor and heart in his New York Times best-selling book “How Do I Un-Remember This?: Unfortunately True Stories” and through his hit podcast Everything Iconic. We talk about mental health, embracing childhood magic, learning to love yourself and of course, who Danny’s current favorite Real Housewife is. Will Danny be turning his book into a TV Series? Why did Danny’s low point include a trip to Disney? Will Christy be signing up for The Real Housewives of Austin? Find out now! You can follow Danny @DannyPellegrino on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and check out his website at www.everythingiconic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on Vulnerable, my guest is the multi-talented Anna Akana. In 2011 she launched her YouTube channel that now has over 2.8 million subscribers. She is a writer, actress, filmmaker and musician. I’m convinced there’s NOTHING this girl can’t do.  Nothing is off limits in my conversation with her and we talk about therapy, cosmetic enhancements, the evolution of feminism, using her trauma in stand-up comedy, dealing with trolls, friend breakups and more. Is Anna leaving YouTube to become an OnlyFans star? Will I be joining her?? Find out now! You can follow Anna @annaakana on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and subscribe to her YouTube channel. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on Vulnerable, I get to chat with Canadian pop-punk icon, Fefe Dobson. Fefe has been ahead of her time since her 2003 self-titled debut album, and has been inspiring generations of artists ever since. In this episode, Fefe takes us back to the days of wearing dresses over jeans with fishnet gloves and WAY too many belts. From writing about her angsty rebellious teenage years to performing those songs on tour with Justin Timberlake, Fefe walks me through what it was like to be a female in the early 2000s breaking into the male-dominated pop-punk scene. Besides her goal of leaving the boys in the dust, what she really cared about was writing music that reflected what she felt on the inside. Fefe is still taking the music scene by storm with her latest single “Recharge My Heart,” and is inspiring the next generation of powerful female artists such as Olivia Rodrigo and WILLOW. I can’t help but fan-girl about this badass. She is so genuine and true to herself, and her music has been a soundtrack to my life. What’s Fefe manifesting next and does it include a potential acting career? Find out now! You can follow Fefe @fefedobson on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, @IAmFefeMusic on Twitter, and subscribe to her YouTube channel.  Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on Vulnerable, I have an inspiring conversation with Mattel Television’s Manager of Creative Content, Teale Sperling. Teale focuses on preschool TV and the Barbie Vlogger on YouTube.   In this episode, Teale shares with me the journey she went on to become a leading voice in development and production at Mattel. Teale originally planned on being an actor, but as a little person, the roles available were limited and tended to be stereotypical. She saw a gap in the industry for women like herself and with the encouragement of her husband (who is also a childhood friend of mine!) she decided to go into development to create the representation that was missing. Now she has been at Mattel for over 8 years working on Barbie Vlogger (which has over 11 MILLION subscribers on YouTube), Deepa & Anoop, Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go, and more.    Teale and I discuss the need for more representation of disabled people in media. She shared how she's navigated her own disability, developed self-love, and her passion for developing more projects that show that disabled people are people.    Teale is AMAZING! I am so thankful for her thoughtful work in creating content for kids, like mine, and for educating them about important issues that are going on in the world in such a fun and creative way. Because of her work, a new generation of children will see themselves represented in a way that she wasn’t. Follow Barbie Vlogs on YouTube. Connect with Teale on LinkedIn. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on  Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.