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]]> Madison Bellissimo natashajune@mac.com Starting Sweet: Creativity, Curiosity & Consistency Season two of My Slice of Life is officially here! After a short break, Madison returns with a sweet, easygoing catch-up episode — vanilla fig matcha latte in hand — to share what life’s been serving lately. She chats through exciting updates, sets the tone for this new chapter, and introduces three New Year pillars she’s focusing on: creativity, curiosity, and consistency. It’s a warm, welcoming reset that reminds us growth can be intentional, joyful, and best enjoyed with a sweet treat on the side. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000 full 2 Madison Bellissimo Season two of My Slice of Life is officially here! After a short break, Madison returns with a sweet, easygoing catch-up episode — vanilla fig matcha latte in hand — to share what life’s been serving lately. She chats through exciting updates, sets the tone for this new chapter, and introduces three New Year pillars she’s focusing on: creativity, curiosity, and consistency. It’s a warm, welcoming reset that reminds us growth can be intentional, joyful, and best enjoyed with a sweet treat on the side. Season two of My Slice of Life is officially here! After a short break, Madison returns with a sweet, easygoing catch-up episode — vanilla fig matcha latte in hand — to share what life’s been serving lately. She chats through exciting updates, sets the tone for this new chapter, and introduces three New Year pillars she’s focusing on: creativity, curiosity, and consistency. It’s a warm, welcoming reset that reminds us growth can be intentional, joyful, and best enjoyed with a sweet treat on the side.

]]> 2313 Injuries, Grit, and Growing Up with Trevor Pepe This week, Madison sits down with her cousin, Trevor Pepe, for a deeply personal conversation about resilience, the realities of sports injuries, and the enduring love of the game. They swap stories about football, family, and the foods that shaped their childhoods—all while sharing a homemade Dubai chocolate bar Madison created just for this episode. It’s an intimate slice of life that blends heart, humor, and a little sweetness. @mysliceoflifepod @trevorpepe22 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:41:00 -0000 full Madison Bellissimo This week, Madison sits down with her cousin, Trevor Pepe, for a deeply personal conversation about resilience, the realities of sports injuries, and the enduring love of the game. They swap stories about football, family, and the foods that shaped their childhoods—all while sharing a homemade Dubai chocolate bar Madison created just for this episode. It’s an intimate slice of life that blends heart, humor, and a little sweetness. @mysliceoflifepod @trevorpepe22 This week, Madison sits down with her cousin, Trevor Pepe, for a deeply personal conversation about resilience, the realities of sports injuries, and the enduring love of the game. They swap stories about football, family, and the foods that shaped their childhoods—all while sharing a homemade Dubai chocolate bar Madison created just for this episode. It’s an intimate slice of life that blends heart, humor, and a little sweetness.

@mysliceoflifepod @trevorpepe22

]]> 3159 yes Thirty Chic Things for Turning Thirty https://mysliceoflifepod.podbean.com/e/thirty-chic-things-for-turning-thirty/ In this week’s episode of My Slice of Life, Madison rings in the big 3-0 with a fabulously unserious list of thirty things she considers chic. From fancy butter and decanters she barely understands to good posture and thank-you notes, Maddie reflects on the little luxuries that make adulthood feel just a bit more glamorous. Equal parts playful and reflective, this episode is a love letter to growing up — with humor, intention, and just the right amount of gingham. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:51:08 -0000 Thirty Chic Things for Turning Thirty full 14 Madison Bellissimo In this week’s episode of My Slice of Life, Madison rings in the big 3-0 with a fabulously unserious list of thirty things she considers chic. From fancy butter and decanters she barely understands to good posture and thank-you notes, Maddie reflects on the little luxuries that make adulthood feel just a bit more glamorous. Equal parts playful and reflective, this episode is a love letter to growing up — with humor, intention, and just the right amount of gingham. In this week’s episode of My Slice of Life, Madison rings in the big 3-0 with a fabulously unserious list of thirty things she considers chic. From fancy butter and decanters she barely understands to good posture and thank-you notes, Maddie reflects on the little luxuries that make adulthood feel just a bit more glamorous. Equal parts playful and reflective, this episode is a love letter to growing up — with humor, intention, and just the right amount of gingham. In this week’s episode of My Slice of Life, Madison rings in the big 3-0 with a fabulously unserious list of thirty things she considers chic. From fancy butter and decanters she barely understands to good posture and thank-you notes, Maddie reflects on the little luxuries that make adulthood feel just a bit more glamorous. Equal parts playful and reflective, this episode is a love letter to growing up — with humor, intention, and just the right amount of gingham.

]]> 3924 no Lava Cake and Rabbit Holes with Alessia Cruci https://mysliceoflifepod.podbean.com/e/lava-cake-and-life-pivots-with-alessia-crucci/ In this week’s episode of My Slice of Life, Maddie is joined by her dear friend and fellow producer, Alessia Cruci. The two dive into everything from life pivots to recipe pivots, celebrating the rabbit holes we wander down, and the joy of having more than one passion to chase. Of course, no good conversation is complete without something sweet — this one’s served alongside a lava cake with homemade whipped cream, a fittingly rich companion to a conversation that’s just as warm and decadent. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:19:33 -0000 Lava Cake and Rabbit Holes with Alessia Cruci full 13 Madison Bellissimo In this week’s episode of My Slice of Life, Maddie is joined by her dear friend and fellow producer, Alessia Cruci. The two dive into everything from life pivots to recipe pivots, celebrating the rabbit holes we wander down, and the joy of having more than one passion to chase. Of course, no good conversation is complete without something sweet — this one’s served alongside a lava cake with homemade whipped cream, a fittingly rich companion to a conversation that’s just as warm and decadent. In this week’s episode of My Slice of Life, Maddie is joined by her dear friend and fellow producer, Alessia Cruci. The two dive into everything from life pivots to recipe pivots, celebrating the rabbit holes we wander down, and the joy of having more than one passion to chase. Of course, no good conversation is complete without something sweet — this one’s served alongside a lava cake with homemade whipped cream, a fittingly rich companion to a conversation that’s just as warm and decadent. In this week’s episode of My Slice of Life, Maddie is joined by her dear friend and fellow producer, Alessia Cruci. The two dive into everything from life pivots to recipe pivots, celebrating the rabbit holes we wander down, and the joy of having more than one passion to chase.

Of course, no good conversation is complete without something sweet — this one’s served alongside a lava cake with homemade whipped cream, a fittingly rich companion to a conversation that’s just as warm and decadent.

]]> 4365 no Banana Bread, Plant Medicine, and Channeling Kindness with Sof Puchley https://mysliceoflifepod.podbean.com/e/banana-bread-plant-medicine-and-channeling-kindness-with-sof-puchley/ This week on My Slice of Life, Madison sits down with actor and director Sof Puchley for a warm and thoughtful conversation. Together, they explore what it means to break through a male-dominated industry by leading with generosity, Sof’s personal journey with plant medicine, and—of course—why banana bread is the perfect treat any time of day. Tune in to this sweet (pun intended) episode and leave feeling inspired to sprinkle kindness wherever you go. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 05:45:52 -0000 Banana Bread, Plant Medicine, and Channeling Kindness with Sof Puchley full 12 Madison Bellissimo This week on My Slice of Life, Madison sits down with actor and director Sof Puchley for a warm and thoughtful conversation. Together, they explore what it means to break through a male-dominated industry by leading with generosity, Sof’s personal journey with plant medicine, and—of course—why banana bread is the perfect treat any time of day. Tune in to this sweet (pun intended) episode and leave feeling inspired to sprinkle kindness wherever you go. This week on My Slice of Life, Madison sits down with actor and director Sof Puchley for a warm and thoughtful conversation. Together, they explore what it means to break through a male-dominated industry by leading with generosity, Sof’s personal journey with plant medicine, and—of course—why banana bread is the perfect treat any time of day. Tune in to this sweet (pun intended) episode and leave feeling inspired to sprinkle kindness wherever you go. This week on My Slice of Life, Madison sits down with actor and director Sof Puchley for a warm and thoughtful conversation. Together, they explore what it means to break through a male-dominated industry by leading with generosity, Sof’s personal journey with plant medicine, and—of course—why banana bread is the perfect treat any time of day. Tune in to this sweet (pun intended) episode and leave feeling inspired to sprinkle kindness wherever you go.

]]> 3684 no Exploring Discomfort and Life's Inevitable Pivots https://mysliceoflifepod.podbean.com/e/exploring-discomfort-and-lifes-inevitable-pivots/ In this week’s episode, Maddie is solo once more! It’s the catch up we needed with a little dose of tough love, going out of your comfort zone, growth(yay!!), and lots of guava matcha latte. Essay referenced in episode - "discomfort is the price you pay for a fulfilling life" by Jacqueline (Shoes and Shots)  Wed, 10 Sep 2025 07:01:49 -0000 Exploring Discomfort and Life's Inevitable Pivots full 11 Madison Bellissimo In this week’s episode, Maddie is solo once more! It’s the catch up we needed with a little dose of tough love, going out of your comfort zone, growth(yay!!), and lots of guava matcha latte. Essay referenced in episode - "discomfort is the price you pay for a fulfilling life" by Jacqueline (Shoes and Shots)  In this week’s episode, Maddie is solo once more! It’s the catch up we needed with a little dose of tough love, going out of your comfort zone, growth(yay!!), and lots of guava matcha latte. Essay referenced in episode - "discomfort is the price you pay for a fulfilling life" by Jacqueline (Shoes and Shots)  In this week’s episode, Maddie is solo once more! It’s the catch up we needed with a little dose of tough love, going out of your comfort zone, growth(yay!!), and lots of guava matcha latte.

Essay referenced in episode - "discomfort is the price you pay for a fulfilling life" by Jacqueline (Shoes and Shots) 

]]> 1950 no Social Media, Politics, and The Perfect Cupcake with Tez Soloman https://mysliceoflifepod.podbean.com/e/social-media-politics-and-the-perfect-cupcake-with-tez-soloman/ In this episode of My Slice of Life, Maddie is joined by her dear friend Tez Soloman for a heartfelt chat about the messy relationship we all seem to have with social media, and how politics can make us feel divided before a real conversation even begins. Together, they reflect on the pull of old comforts—whether that’s the familiar structure of academia, the nostalgia of rewatching The West Wing, or even finding reassurance in Substack articles that have offered a surprising sense of calm during this time. And because no good conversation is complete without something sweet, this one happened over what they both deemed the perfect chocolate cupcake. Join them for an easy, thoughtful exchange between friends, full of honesty, warmth, and a little bit of nostalgia. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:48:13 -0000 Social Media, Politics, and The Perfect Cupcake with Tez Soloman full 10 Madison Bellissimo In this episode of My Slice of Life, Maddie is joined by her dear friend Tez Soloman for a heartfelt chat about the messy relationship we all seem to have with social media, and how politics can make us feel divided before a real conversation even begins. Together, they reflect on the pull of old comforts—whether that’s the familiar structure of academia, the nostalgia of rewatching The West Wing, or even finding reassurance in Substack articles that have offered a surprising sense of calm during this time. And because no good conversation is complete without something sweet, this one happened over what they both deemed the perfect chocolate cupcake. Join them for an easy, thoughtful exchange between friends, full of honesty, warmth, and a little bit of nostalgia. In this episode of My Slice of Life, Maddie is joined by her dear friend Tez Soloman for a heartfelt chat about the messy relationship we all seem to have with social media, and how politics can make us feel divided before a real conversation even begins. Together, they reflect on the pull of old comforts—whether that’s the familiar structure of academia, the nostalgia of rewatching The West Wing, or even finding reassurance in Substack articles that have offered a surprising sense of calm during this time. And because no good conversation is complete without something sweet, this one happened over what they both deemed the perfect chocolate cupcake. Join them for an easy, thoughtful exchange between friends, full of honesty, warmth, and a little bit of nostalgia. In this episode of My Slice of Life, Maddie is joined by her dear friend Tez Soloman for a heartfelt chat about the messy relationship we all seem to have with social media, and how politics can make us feel divided before a real conversation even begins. Together, they reflect on the pull of old comforts—whether that’s the familiar structure of academia, the nostalgia of rewatching The West Wing, or even finding reassurance in Substack articles that have offered a surprising sense of calm during this time.

And because no good conversation is complete without something sweet, this one happened over what they both deemed the perfect chocolate cupcake.

Join them for an easy, thoughtful exchange between friends, full of honesty, warmth, and a little bit of nostalgia.

]]> 4406 no The Journey to Optimism, Courage, and Curiosity with Isabella Björkman https://mysliceoflifepod.podbean.com/e/the-journey-to-optimism-courage-and-curiosity-with-isabella-bjorkman/ In this episode of My Slice of Life, Madison is joined by Isabella Björkman—a passionate and fearless actor who left Sweden to chase her dreams. Over a cozy bowl of homemade apple crisp, they dive into an honest conversation about rewiring the brain for positivity, embracing creativity with courage, and finding joy in the journey. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:24:18 -0000 The Journey to Optimism, Courage, and Curiosity with Isabella Björkman full 9 Madison Bellissimo In this episode of My Slice of Life, Madison is joined by Isabella Björkman—a passionate and fearless actor who left Sweden to chase her dreams. Over a cozy bowl of homemade apple crisp, they dive into an honest conversation about rewiring the brain for positivity, embracing creativity with courage, and finding joy in the journey. In this episode of My Slice of Life, Madison is joined by Isabella Björkman—a passionate and fearless actor who left Sweden to chase her dreams. Over a cozy bowl of homemade apple crisp, they dive into an honest conversation about rewiring the brain for positivity, embracing creativity with courage, and finding joy in the journey. In this episode of My Slice of Life, Madison is joined by Isabella Björkman—a passionate and fearless actor who left Sweden to chase her dreams. Over a cozy bowl of homemade apple crisp, they dive into an honest conversation about rewiring the brain for positivity, embracing creativity with courage, and finding joy in the journey.

]]> 3212 no Cutting Career Codependency with Lara Repko https://mysliceoflifepod.podbean.com/e/cutting-career-codependency-with-lara-repko/ This week on My Slice of Life, Maddie is joined by independent filmmaker, actor, and writer Lara Repko! Over freshly baked salted chewy chocolate chip cookies, they explore the sweet and salty sides of creative careers—especially the struggles with codependency and finding your own path. Lara opens up about how she reclaimed her independence, carved out her artistic niche, and why stepping into her 30s feels like the beginning of her most fulfilling chapter yet. Tune in for an honest, inspiring conversation that’s equal parts rich, reflective, and heartwarming. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:32:41 -0000 Cutting Career Codependency with Lara Repko full 8 Madison Bellissimo This week on My Slice of Life, Maddie is joined by independent filmmaker, actor, and writer Lara Repko! Over freshly baked salted chewy chocolate chip cookies, they explore the sweet and salty sides of creative careers—especially the struggles with codependency and finding your own path. Lara opens up about how she reclaimed her independence, carved out her artistic niche, and why stepping into her 30s feels like the beginning of her most fulfilling chapter yet. Tune in for an honest, inspiring conversation that’s equal parts rich, reflective, and heartwarming. This week on My Slice of Life, Maddie is joined by independent filmmaker, actor, and writer Lara Repko! Over freshly baked salted chewy chocolate chip cookies, they explore the sweet and salty sides of creative careers—especially the struggles with codependency and finding your own path. Lara opens up about how she reclaimed her independence, carved out her artistic niche, and why stepping into her 30s feels like the beginning of her most fulfilling chapter yet. Tune in for an honest, inspiring conversation that’s equal parts rich, reflective, and heartwarming. This week on My Slice of Life, Maddie is joined by independent filmmaker, actor, and writer Lara Repko! Over freshly baked salted chewy chocolate chip cookies, they explore the sweet and salty sides of creative careers—especially the struggles with codependency and finding your own path. Lara opens up about how she reclaimed her independence, carved out her artistic niche, and why stepping into her 30s feels like the beginning of her most fulfilling chapter yet. Tune in for an honest, inspiring conversation that’s equal parts rich, reflective, and heartwarming.

]]> 3715 no Navigating Joy and Unkept Promises https://mysliceoflifepod.podbean.com/e/navigating-joy-and-unkept-promises/ She’s back! After a brief hiatus, Madison returns solo to My Slice of Life with an intimate, unfiltered episode. Amid the chaos of the world and some internal soul-searching, a perfectly-timed quote—of course, by Joan Didion—landed in her lap and changed everything. Tune in as Maddie unpacks the delicate balance between self-belief and self-doubt, ambition and inertia, and the quiet fear of regret. This one’s for anyone feeling a little lost, a little inspired, and ready to take that next small step forward. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 05:59:18 -0000 Navigating Joy and Unkept Promises full 7 Madison Bellissimo She’s back! After a brief hiatus, Madison returns solo to My Slice of Life with an intimate, unfiltered episode. Amid the chaos of the world and some internal soul-searching, a perfectly-timed quote—of course, by Joan Didion—landed in her lap and changed everything. Tune in as Maddie unpacks the delicate balance between self-belief and self-doubt, ambition and inertia, and the quiet fear of regret. This one’s for anyone feeling a little lost, a little inspired, and ready to take that next small step forward. She’s back! After a brief hiatus, Madison returns solo to My Slice of Life with an intimate, unfiltered episode. Amid the chaos of the world and some internal soul-searching, a perfectly-timed quote—of course, by Joan Didion—landed in her lap and changed everything. Tune in as Maddie unpacks the delicate balance between self-belief and self-doubt, ambition and inertia, and the quiet fear of regret. This one’s for anyone feeling a little lost, a little inspired, and ready to take that next small step forward. She’s back! After a brief hiatus, Madison returns solo to My Slice of Life with an intimate, unfiltered episode. Amid the chaos of the world and some internal soul-searching, a perfectly-timed quote—of course, by Joan Didion—landed in her lap and changed everything. Tune in as Maddie unpacks the delicate balance between self-belief and self-doubt, ambition and inertia, and the quiet fear of regret. This one’s for anyone feeling a little lost, a little inspired, and ready to take that next small step forward.

]]> 1606 no Reunited And It Feels So Good with Ruth Devereaux https://mysliceoflifepod.podbean.com/e/reunited-and-it-feels-so-good-with-ruth-devereaux/ In this episode of My Slice of Life, Maddie catches up with a familiar favorite—Ruth Devereaux, co-host of Fem Tell All. The two dive into what’s making Ruth’s life feel especially sweet these days, from personal milestones to creative passions and career wins! The conversation takes a thoughtful turn as Ruth opens up about her fears surrounding AI and its impact on the world. Listeners also get a sneak peek at what’s ahead for Fem Tell All. It’s a heartfelt, insightful, and sometimes humorous look at life, tech, and the power of women telling their stories. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:28:19 -0000 Reunited And It Feels So Good with Ruth Devereaux full 6 Madison Bellissimo In this episode of My Slice of Life, Maddie catches up with a familiar favorite—Ruth Devereaux, co-host of Fem Tell All. The two dive into what’s making Ruth’s life feel especially sweet these days, from personal milestones to creative passions and career wins! The conversation takes a thoughtful turn as Ruth opens up about her fears surrounding AI and its impact on the world. Listeners also get a sneak peek at what’s ahead for Fem Tell All. It’s a heartfelt, insightful, and sometimes humorous look at life, tech, and the power of women telling their stories. In this episode of My Slice of Life, Maddie catches up with a familiar favorite—Ruth Devereaux, co-host of Fem Tell All. The two dive into what’s making Ruth’s life feel especially sweet these days, from personal milestones to creative passions and career wins! The conversation takes a thoughtful turn as Ruth opens up about her fears surrounding AI and its impact on the world. Listeners also get a sneak peek at what’s ahead for Fem Tell All. It’s a heartfelt, insightful, and sometimes humorous look at life, tech, and the power of women telling their stories. In this episode of My Slice of Life, Maddie catches up with a familiar favorite—Ruth Devereaux, co-host of Fem Tell All. The two dive into what’s making Ruth’s life feel especially sweet these days, from personal milestones to creative passions and career wins! The conversation takes a thoughtful turn as Ruth opens up about her fears surrounding AI and its impact on the world. Listeners also get a sneak peek at what’s ahead for Fem Tell All. It’s a heartfelt, insightful, and sometimes humorous look at life, tech, and the power of women telling their stories.

]]> 2401 no Finding Joy in Facing Your Fears with Veronica Maccari https://mysliceoflifepod.podbean.com/e/finding-joy-in-facing-your-fears-with-veronica-maccari/ In this episode of My Slice of Life, Maddie sits down with actor, writer, stunt performer, and aspiring director Veronica Maccari for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation about fear, growth, and creative courage. Veronica opens up about how intentionally stepping outside her comfort zone has helped her not only as a performer, but as a person—especially during her wildly successful film festival run. Together, they explore the idea of finding joy in discomfort and using fear as a tool for transformation. Recorded over a plate of homemade gluten-free, sugar-free, seed-oil-free Tagalong copycat cookies (baked by Maddie!!), this episode serves up vulnerability, wisdom, and a few good laughs—perfect for anyone looking to conquer their own fears, one bite-sized challenge at a time. @veronica_maccari Wed, 28 May 2025 07:18:25 -0000 Finding Joy in Facing Your Fears with Veronica Maccari full 5 Madison Bellissimo In this episode of My Slice of Life, Maddie sits down with actor, writer, stunt performer, and aspiring director Veronica Maccari for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation about fear, growth, and creative courage. Veronica opens up about how intentionally stepping outside her comfort zone has helped her not only as a performer, but as a person—especially during her wildly successful film festival run. Together, they explore the idea of finding joy in discomfort and using fear as a tool for transformation. Recorded over a plate of homemade gluten-free, sugar-free, seed-oil-free Tagalong copycat cookies (baked by Maddie!!), this episode serves up vulnerability, wisdom, and a few good laughs—perfect for anyone looking to conquer their own fears, one bite-sized challenge at a time. @veronica_maccari In this episode of My Slice of Life, Maddie sits down with actor, writer, stunt performer, and aspiring director Veronica Maccari for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation about fear, growth, and creative courage. Veronica opens up about how intentionally stepping outside her comfort zone has helped her not only as a performer, but as a person—especially during her wildly successful film festival run. Together, they explore the idea of finding joy in discomfort and using fear as a tool for transformation. Recorded over a plate of homemade gluten-free, sugar-free, seed-oil-free Tagalong copycat cookies (baked by Maddie!!), this episode serves up vulnerability, wisdom, and a few good laughs—perfect for anyone looking to conquer their own fears, one bite-sized challenge at a time. @veronica_maccari In this episode of My Slice of Life, Maddie sits down with actor, writer, stunt performer, and aspiring director Veronica Maccari for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation about fear, growth, and creative courage.

Veronica opens up about how intentionally stepping outside her comfort zone has helped her not only as a performer, but as a person—especially during her wildly successful film festival run. Together, they explore the idea of finding joy in discomfort and using fear as a tool for transformation.

Recorded over a plate of homemade gluten-free, sugar-free, seed-oil-free Tagalong copycat cookies (baked by Maddie!!), this episode serves up vulnerability, wisdom, and a few good laughs—perfect for anyone looking to conquer their own fears, one bite-sized challenge at a time.

@veronica_maccari

]]> 4601 no Where Passion Meets Purpose with Ariana González https://mysliceoflifepod.podbean.com/e/where-passion-meets-purpose-with-ariana-gonzalez/ In this heartwarming episode of My Slice of Life, Madison is joined by her dear friend Ariana—performer, educator, and all-around light in the world. Over a freshly baked key lime pie (made with love just for her!), they dive into what it means to be a "teaching artist" and how Ariana finds genuine joy in blending creativity with community. From stories of the stage to the classroom, she shares the passion and purpose behind her work, reminding us of the beauty in pursuing what lights us up. Grab a fork and enjoy a sweet slice of inspiration. Thu, 15 May 2025 07:29:36 -0000 Where Passion Meets Purpose with Ariana González full 4 Madison Bellissimo In this heartwarming episode of My Slice of Life, Madison is joined by her dear friend Ariana—performer, educator, and all-around light in the world. Over a freshly baked key lime pie (made with love just for her!), they dive into what it means to be a "teaching artist" and how Ariana finds genuine joy in blending creativity with community. From stories of the stage to the classroom, she shares the passion and purpose behind her work, reminding us of the beauty in pursuing what lights us up. Grab a fork and enjoy a sweet slice of inspiration. In this heartwarming episode of My Slice of Life, Madison is joined by her dear friend Ariana—performer, educator, and all-around light in the world. Over a freshly baked key lime pie (made with love just for her!), they dive into what it means to be a "teaching artist" and how Ariana finds genuine joy in blending creativity with community. From stories of the stage to the classroom, she shares the passion and purpose behind her work, reminding us of the beauty in pursuing what lights us up. Grab a fork and enjoy a sweet slice of inspiration. In this heartwarming episode of My Slice of Life, Madison is joined by her dear friend Ariana—performer, educator, and all-around light in the world. Over a freshly baked key lime pie (made with love just for her!), they dive into what it means to be a "teaching artist" and how Ariana finds genuine joy in blending creativity with community. From stories of the stage to the classroom, she shares the passion and purpose behind her work, reminding us of the beauty in pursuing what lights us up. Grab a fork and enjoy a sweet slice of inspiration.

]]> 4870 no The Man, the Myth, the Movie Magician—My Dad with Tom Bellissimo https://mysliceoflifepod.podbean.com/e/the-man-the-myth-the-movie-magician%e2%80%94my-dad-with-tom-bellissimo/ This week’s episode is a special one—because Maddie is joined by someone who helped shape the magic behind the scenes: her dad. With over 40 years in the film and TV industry as a special effects artist, he’s the man behind the sparks, smoke, and cinematic chaos. But today, he’s in the spotlight (well, sort of). Maddie baked him one of his favorite treats—a rich, fudgy brownie—and sat down to talk about what he's learned over his 70 years of life. From wild on-set stories to reflections on creativity, aging, and fatherhood, this conversation is full of heart, humor, and the kind of wisdom you only get from someone who’s truly lived it. Grab a cozy snack, and join us for a sweet, slow moment of connection. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:19:22 -0000 The Man, the Myth, the Movie Magician—My Dad with Tom Bellissimo full 3 Madison Bellissimo This week’s episode is a special one—because Maddie is joined by someone who helped shape the magic behind the scenes: her dad. With over 40 years in the film and TV industry as a special effects artist, he’s the man behind the sparks, smoke, and cinematic chaos. But today, he’s in the spotlight (well, sort of). Maddie baked him one of his favorite treats—a rich, fudgy brownie—and sat down to talk about what he's learned over his 70 years of life. From wild on-set stories to reflections on creativity, aging, and fatherhood, this conversation is full of heart, humor, and the kind of wisdom you only get from someone who’s truly lived it. Grab a cozy snack, and join us for a sweet, slow moment of connection. This week’s episode is a special one—because Maddie is joined by someone who helped shape the magic behind the scenes: her dad. With over 40 years in the film and TV industry as a special effects artist, he’s the man behind the sparks, smoke, and cinematic chaos. But today, he’s in the spotlight (well, sort of). Maddie baked him one of his favorite treats—a rich, fudgy brownie—and sat down to talk about what he's learned over his 70 years of life. From wild on-set stories to reflections on creativity, aging, and fatherhood, this conversation is full of heart, humor, and the kind of wisdom you only get from someone who’s truly lived it. Grab a cozy snack, and join us for a sweet, slow moment of connection. This week’s episode is a special one—because Maddie is joined by someone who helped shape the magic behind the scenes: her dad. With over 40 years in the film and TV industry as a special effects artist, he’s the man behind the sparks, smoke, and cinematic chaos. But today, he’s in the spotlight (well, sort of). Maddie baked him one of his favorite treats—a rich, fudgy brownie—and sat down to talk about what he's learned over his 70 years of life. From wild on-set stories to reflections on creativity, aging, and fatherhood, this conversation is full of heart, humor, and the kind of wisdom you only get from someone who’s truly lived it. Grab a cozy snack, and join us for a sweet, slow moment of connection.

]]> 4159 no 17 Years and Counting with Mac Thurston https://mysliceoflifepod.podbean.com/e/17-years-and-counting-with-mac-thurston/ This week on My Slice of Life, Maddie and Mac sink their teeth into a chewy Funfetti Blondie and the even sweeter topic of lasting friendship—17 years strong. "The Giggle Girls" (gender neutral) reminisce, share real-talk advice, and laugh their way through the highs and lows of keeping a friendship thriving. Tune in for a heartfelt, hilarious convo that's as warm as a fresh batch of blondies. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:09:19 -0000 17 Years and Counting with Mac Thurston full 2 Madison Bellissimo This week on My Slice of Life, Maddie and Mac sink their teeth into a chewy Funfetti Blondie and the even sweeter topic of lasting friendship—17 years strong. "The Giggle Girls" (gender neutral) reminisce, share real-talk advice, and laugh their way through the highs and lows of keeping a friendship thriving. Tune in for a heartfelt, hilarious convo that's as warm as a fresh batch of blondies. This week on My Slice of Life, Maddie and Mac sink their teeth into a chewy Funfetti Blondie and the even sweeter topic of lasting friendship—17 years strong. "The Giggle Girls" (gender neutral) reminisce, share real-talk advice, and laugh their way through the highs and lows of keeping a friendship thriving. Tune in for a heartfelt, hilarious convo that's as warm as a fresh batch of blondies. This week on My Slice of Life, Maddie and Mac sink their teeth into a chewy Funfetti Blondie and the even sweeter topic of lasting friendship—17 years strong. "The Giggle Girls" (gender neutral) reminisce, share real-talk advice, and laugh their way through the highs and lows of keeping a friendship thriving. Tune in for a heartfelt, hilarious convo that's as warm as a fresh batch of blondies.

]]> 4172 no Hi Sweetie Pies https://mysliceoflifepod.podbean.com/e/hi-sweetie-pies/ Welcome to the very first episode of My Slice of Life, hosted by Madison Bellissimo! In this episode, you'll get a sneak peek into what you can expect from the podcast in the future, along with a chance to get to know your host a little better. Tune in, enjoy the journey, and stay tuned for more exciting episodes to come! Thu, 03 Apr 2025 01:10:12 -0000 Hi Sweetie Pies full 1 Madison Bellissimo Welcome to the very first episode of My Slice of Life, hosted by Madison Bellissimo! In this episode, you'll get a sneak peek into what you can expect from the podcast in the future, along with a chance to get to know your host a little better. Tune in, enjoy the journey, and stay tuned for more exciting episodes to come! Welcome to the very first episode of My Slice of Life, hosted by Madison Bellissimo! In this episode, you'll get a sneak peek into what you can expect from the podcast in the future, along with a chance to get to know your host a little better. Tune in, enjoy the journey, and stay tuned for more exciting episodes to come! Welcome to the very first episode of My Slice of Life, hosted by Madison Bellissimo! In this episode, you'll get a sneak peek into what you can expect from the podcast in the future, along with a chance to get to know your host a little better. Tune in, enjoy the journey, and stay tuned for more exciting episodes to come!

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