Katie Merrick Finan is a plus-sized actress, model, singer, and cast member of "The Art of Blowing It". She is the queen of odd jobs and is passionate about building a sustainable and fulfilling life while pursuing your creative and artistic endeavors. Katie was thrilled to put on her best plus-size "Barbie Doll" playing the role of Mattel Barbié alongside Ashley in "The Art of Blowing It". 

You can follow Katie on Instagram at BigBlondeandBodyPositive or online at KatieMerrickFinan.com

In this episode, Ashley goes back in time to the 90s for an authentic love letter to grunge. Originally a theatrical production Grunge Musical became an audio drama that was recorded during covid in people's closets and never being in the same room.  This Audio Drama is available on all streaming devices including Audible and Apple Podcast.  Written by Leyna d'Ancona with music and lyrics by Paul Siegel. The soundtrack album includes unreleased songs written between 1991 to 1998 by Paul Siegel with Jon Evans on bass and Scott Amendola on drums, rerecorded and remastered this six-episode audio drama series.  

This episode covers why Leyna and Paul chose now, why an audio drama, and how they didn't let fear stop them. Get ready for Grunge Musical! Oh and did I mention I am the narrator as well as Molly!

https://www.grungemusical.com/

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In this episode, she shares her healing journey through her music, finding her religion and gender. She also opens up about her work on The Art of Blowing It. Lydian is a former Nashville Evangelical turned Queer Brooklyn Musician.  She has worked off-broadway and in film, written and performed her one-woman show Sunday Clothes, and is the artist behind the music project "Lydian" you can listen to the latest Lydian single, "Jane" on iTunes and Spotify.  

Instagram  @lydianmusic_