Authenticated
The podcast for diverse, in-depth discussions around the creative conscious™ of creative thinkers. Join creative entrepreneur Kate McLeod as she examples in conversation, the path for authentically optimized creative patterns of thinking with other innovative creative thinkers. The result: an array of tools for listeners who want to habitualize their creative conscious™ or just take their creative thinking to the brain gym for about an hour. Get ready to get introspective, creative and expansive with the latest episode of Authenticated.
Episodes
30 episodes
Measuring Backwards w/ David Mattar Merten
On the latest episode of Authenticated, Kate is joined by Broadway actor David Mattar Merten to workshop what it means to measure backwards in his career. David's always been a "look ahead" person, great at getting the job ...
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Episode 30
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44:07
The Rise of Solo Entrepreneurship w/ Kara Brothers
In this episode of "Authenticated," Kate invites on entrepreneur, creative, and former Starface President Kara Brothers for a grounded exploration of intuition, leadership, and building a life system that actually reflects you. They unpack Kara...
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Episode 29
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51:56
Powered By Perception w/ LadyDi MegaDiva
On the latest episode of Authenticated, Kate sits opposite the LadyDi MegaDiva, a star on her ascent who is powered by perception. She's a real-life, adult, her-version Tinkerbell—she needs the applause and laughter or she dies. Give h...
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Episode 28
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47:10
Malleability Over Rigidity w/ Dr. Moiya McTier
On the latest episode of "Authenticated," Kate is joined by astrophysicist, folklorist, and science communicator Dr. Moiya McTier to explore what happens when you understand both the universe's vastness and your own insignificance — and allow t...
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Episode 27
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56:31
Ego, Intuition & The Art of Honoring Your No w/ Terrease Rebecca Aiken
On the latest episode of "Authenticated," Kate sits down with harpist, artist and sound healer Terrease Rebecca Aiken to talk about the courage to choose your individual path. They share their practices of distinguishing ego from intuition—and ...
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Episode 26
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53:46
When Intuition is Faster Than Logic w/ Lindsey Mango
On the latest episode of "Authenticated," Kate converses with life coach Lindsey Mango all things exploring their personal work within interplay between intuition, logic, and the courage to trust your inner knowing. Sharing all inner musings of...
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Episode 25
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42:42
The 95% Beneath What Everyone Sees w/ Courtney Johnson
On the latest episode of "Authenticated," Kate is joined by personal branding coach and content creation strategist Courtney Johnson to explore what it actually means to authentically build online through content. They leverage their shared und...
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Episode 24
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46:48
Knowing is Enough w/ Maria Müller
On the latest episode of Authenticated, Kate reflects opposite Maria Müller, a Romanian-born artist who's mastered the audacity of believing multiple versions of herself can coexist—actor, writer, producer, co-founder of Italia Theater—despite ...
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Episode 23
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57:05
Life Cycles w/ Renee Murphy, Pt. 2/2
In the second half of their conversation, Kate and Renee thoughtfully expand on the intersection of accessibility and advocacy, building out how Renee transforms complex scientific research into compelling personal narratives that inspire actio...
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Episode 22
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58:58
Life Cycles w/ Renee Murphy, Pt. 1/2
On the latest episode of "Authenticated," Kate is joined by plant scientist and sustainability advocate Renee Murphy, who made a bold and integral career pivot from fashion to environmental science in her forties. They play with the application...
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Episode 21
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51:28
Failure is Always an Option (and that's the point) w/ Rob Neill
On the latest episode of "Authenticated," Kate sits opposite Rob Neill, a thirty-year Neo-Futurist who's made creative adaptation and the always possibility of failure into a life philosophy. As the universe would have it, they leverage a delig...
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Episode 20
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1:03:42
Define "Deserve" w/ Brandon Collins
In this latest episode of Authenticate, Kate McLeod invites on Brandon Collins, a wearer of many hats—comedian, producer, writer, cultural critic—but the thread running through all of it is his ability to keep building, even when the blueprint ...
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Episode 19
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1:00:01
Creatives Who See Creatives w/ Erica Hart
In this episode of Authenticated, Kate McLeod sits down with award-winning casting director, producer, and writer Erica Hart for a vibrant, resonant conversation about presence, purpose, and the rhythm of creative ...
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Episode 18
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1:00:39
Building the Idea House Atop the Status Quo w/ Dave Byer
In this episode of Authenticated, Kate McLeod sits down with Dave Byer for an expansive, deeply human conversation about creativity, change, and the quiet strength of choosing to do things differently.As Dave reflects on the pas...
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Episode 17
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56:03
The Inner Thoughts of 2 Unpaid Life Coaches, Pt. 2/2
On this episode of Authenticated, Kate McLeod and Curtis Dunn continue their collaborative personal practice of pushing back on one another’s perceptions of present thinking; the practice they use between one another to leverage the ot...
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Episode 16
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54:27
The Inner Thoughts of 2 Unpaid Life Coaches, Pt. 1/2
On the latest episode of "Authenticated," Kate is joined by her creative touchstone, unpaid life coach, and dear friend Curtis J. Dunn. They leverage their different perspectives to understand and challenge each other on topics of present minds...
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Episode 15
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50:31
The Evolution of Identity and Creativity
In this latest episode of Authenticated, host Kate McLeod retraces the steps of guest Megan Timpane in her full-circle moment with the revival of her one-woman show Lymphomaniac, ten years after its debut. Kate's biggest curio...
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1:00:43
An Active Evolution w/ Kate McLeod
In her first solo episode of 'Authenticated,' host Kate McLeod unabashedly shares her fascination with the creative mind and the concept of the creative conscious™. Leading by example, she discusses her personal journey of self-discovery ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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42:49
Fourth Walls w/ Sibel Damar
In the latest episode of Authenticated, host Kate McLeod and guest Sibel Damar workshop perspectives on the personal nature of the fourth wall in performance. On a larger scale, they specifically analyze Sibel's relationship with her o...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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54:02
Creative Thinking for Pivoting & Adapting w/ Kayla Jury
In the latest episode of Authenticated, Kate McLeod trials bigger perspectives on pivoting and adapting in conversation with Kayla Jury. They outline tools to shift the perspective on these themes, like: abandoning "shoul...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:02:08
Sustainable Creativity with Melissa Crespo
In this latest episode of Authenticated, Kate meets up with Director and “Theatre Maker” Melissa Crespo. Their thoughtful conversation surveys the nuances of passion and creativity, specifically through the lens of boundaries within th...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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45:58
On Evidence and Measuring Backwards w/ Whitney Uland
In this latest episode of Authenticated, Kate is joined by Whitney Uland to have a dynamic and candid conversation about the practice of creating evidence and measuring backward to support your own thinking. The two creatively navigate...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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58:26
InTune / OnBrand w/ JxJury
In this episode of Authenticated, host Kate McLeod, in collaboration with JxJury, explores the importance of balancing steadfast artistic vision with the willingness to learn, expand and grow with others. They discuss how authenticity ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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42:20
On Brains: With Kayla Jury
In this episode of Authenticated, Kate McLeod discusses her fascination with the creative mind in company with her guest, Kayla Jury, a curriculum consultant and coach. The conversation delves into Kayla's journey from education to coa...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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40:25
Creative Education & Creativity in Education
In this episode of Authenticated, host Kate McLeod engages in a deep conversation with actor, director and educator James Joseph O'Neil. They discuss the psychology behind the creative mind, the importance of understanding oneself, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:05:16