Mommy Actor Podcast amplifies the voices of mother navigating careers in film, television, and arts while raising families. Through candid interviews, the podcast redefines success and ambition celebrating the power of telling our stories out loud! <br/><br/><a href="https://terramommyactor.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">terramommyactor.substack.com</a>
Mommy Actor Podcast
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Mommy Actor Podcast amplifies the voices of mother navigating careers in film, television, and arts while raising families. Through candid interviews, the podcast redefines success and ambition celebrating the power of telling our stories out loud! <br/><br/><a href="https://terramommyactor.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">terramommyactor.substack.com</a>
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March 30, 2026
Choosing Love, Motherhood & Power: Shanti Lowry’s Unscripted Journey
<p><strong>Choosing Love, Motherhood & Power: Shanti Lowry’s Unscripted Journey</strong></p><p>From Pussycat Dolls beginnings to The Game, IVF, and producing her own stories—Shanti Lowry shares what it really cost (and gave) her to choose love, family, and purpose in Hollywood.</p><p> </p><p>Instagram:</p><p>Host - @BeingStrong101</p><p>Guest - @ShantiLowry</p><p>Show - @mommyactorpodcast</p><p>⸻</p><p></p><p><strong>ABOUT THIS EPISODE</strong></p><p></p><p>Actress, dancer, and singer Shanti Lowry joins Mommy Actor for a deeply honest conversation about navigating Hollywood on her own terms—before and after motherhood.</p><p></p><p>Before the world knew the Pussycat Dolls as a global phenomenon, Shanti was part of the original movement. But when faced with the pressure to lean into a hyper-sexualized image, she made a bold and uncommon choice: she walked away.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Shanti opens up about choosing love early in life—getting married young in Hollywood—and how that decision shaped both her personal life and career trajectory. She shares the complexities of being a Black (and mixed-race) actress married interracially at a time when representation, perception, and opportunity in the industry looked very different.</p><p></p><p>You’ll also hear her reflect on her time on the hit series The Game, produced by Kelsey Grammer, and the unspoken realities of navigating “Black Hollywood” during that era.</p><p></p><p>This conversation goes even deeper into motherhood—what it meant to delay it, the emotional and physical journey through IVF, and how becoming a mom reshaped her priorities, her creativity, and the roles she chooses today.</p><p></p><p>Now stepping into producing and creating her own content, Shanti is reclaiming her narrative in a powerful way—and showing what it looks like to build a career that aligns with your life, not the other way around.</p><p></p><p>⸻</p><p></p><p><strong>IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:</strong></p><p>• Walking away from the Pussycat Dolls before global fame</p><p>• Choosing marriage and love at a young age in Hollywood</p><p>• Interracial relationships and perception in the entertainment industry</p><p>• Navigating identity and opportunity as a Black actress</p><p>• Her experience on The Game</p><p>• Delaying motherhood and the emotional journey of IVF</p><p>• How motherhood changed her career choices</p><p>• Stepping into producing and creating her own projects</p><p>• Redefining success on your own terms</p><p></p><p>⸻</p><p></p><p><strong>ABOUT SHANTI LOWRY</strong></p><p></p><p>Shanti Lowry is an actress, dancer, and singer whose career spans television, film, and music. She gained recognition for her recurring role on The Game and has appeared in numerous television series and films throughout her career.</p><p></p><p>With roots in performance that began in dance and music—including her early involvement with the Pussycat Dolls—Shanti has continually evolved as an artist.</p><p></p><p>Today, she is also a producer and content creator, focused on telling meaningful stories that reflect her life experiences as a woman, wife, and mother.</p><p></p><p>⸻</p><p></p><p><strong>FOLLOW & CONNECT</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Host – Terra Strong Lyons</strong></p><p>Instagram: @BeingStrong101</p><p></p><p><strong>Guest – Shanti Lowry</strong></p><p>Instagram: @ShantiLowry</p><p></p><p><strong>Production Company – Moment of Creation Studio LLC</strong></p><p>Instagram: @MOCStudiosLLC</p><p></p><p>⸻</p><p></p><p><strong>WORK WITH ME</strong></p><p></p><p>Looking for audition coaching or career strategy?</p><p></p><p>Work with me 1:1:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://calendly.com/terralyons/quick-consultation">https://calendly.com/terralyons/quick-consultation</a></p><p>⸻</p><p></p><p><strong>FINAL NOTE</strong></p><p></p><p>If this episode resonated with you, share it with another mom, creative, or actor navigating their own path. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation that reminds you: you can build a life and a career that honors both your ambition and your heart.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://terramommyactor.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">terramommyactor.substack.com</a>
March 23, 2026
From Teen Mom to Netflix: Phylicía Lloyd’s Journey to Beauty in Black
<p><strong>From Teen Mom to Netflix: Phylicía Lloyd’s Journey to Beauty in Black</strong></p><p>How an unexpected acting opportunity changed everything for actress <strong>Phylicía Lloyd</strong></p><p>Actress <strong>Phylicía Lloyd</strong> joins the <strong>Mommy Actor Podcast</strong> to share her powerful and unconventional journey into the entertainment industry.</p><p></p><p>Before acting, Phylicía was a creative writer navigating life as a young single mother after becoming pregnant at 19. Acting was never part of the plan — until a chance opportunity landed her a series regular role on an independent project. That unexpected moment launched a career that has now led to her recurring role on the hit Netflix series <strong>Beauty in Black</strong>, created by <strong>Tyler Perry</strong>.</p><p></p><p>In this honest and inspiring conversation, Phylicía shares how motherhood, resilience, and creativity shaped her journey — and how trusting unexpected opportunities led her to where she is today.</p><p></p><p>This episode is a reminder that <strong>your path doesn’t have to look traditional to lead somewhere extraordinary.</strong></p><p></p><p>⸻</p><p></p><p><strong>In This Episode We Discuss</strong></p><p></p><p>• Becoming a mother at 19 and navigating life as a single parent</p><p>• How writing led her into acting</p><p>• The unexpected opportunity that changed her career path</p><p>• Booking her first series regular role</p><p>• Landing a recurring role on Netflix’s Beauty in Black</p><p>• Balancing motherhood, marriage, and a growing acting career</p><p>• Advice for actors and creatives navigating unconventional paths</p><p></p><p>⸻</p><p></p><p><strong>About The Mommy Actor Podcast</strong></p><p></p><p>The <strong>Mommy Actor Podcast</strong>, hosted by working TV and film actor Terra Strong Lyons, explores the intersection of <strong>parenthood and professional acting</strong>.</p><p></p><p>Each episode features honest conversations with actors navigating careers in television and film while raising children — sharing the realities of balancing creative ambition, family life, and the unpredictable entertainment industry.</p><p></p><p>You can listen to the Mommy Actor Podcast on <strong>Substack, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms.</strong></p><p></p><p>⸻</p><p></p><p><strong>Work With Me</strong></p><p></p><p>If you’re an actor looking for <strong>audition coaching or career guidance</strong>, you can book a consultation here:</p><p></p><p>🎭 Coaching & Consultations</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://calendly.com/terralyons/quick-consultation">https://calendly.com/terralyons/quick-consultation</a></p><p></p><p>⸻</p><p></p><p><strong>Follow Us on Instagram</strong></p><p></p><p>Host – Terra Strong Lyons</p><p>Instagram: @beingstrong101</p><p></p><p>Mommy Actor Podcast</p><p>Instagram: @mommyactorpodcast</p><p></p><p>Guest – Phylícia Lloyd</p><p>Instagram: @thats_phy</p><p></p><p>⸻</p><p></p><p><strong>Produced By - </strong>Moment of Creation Studio, LLC</p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://terramommyactor.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">terramommyactor.substack.com</a>
March 16, 2026
Pregnant on a Hit Show: Lyric Lewis on Motherhood, Comedy, and A.P. Bio
<p><strong>Pregnant on a Hit Show: Lyric Lewis on Motherhood, Comedy, and A.P. Bio</strong></p><p>The actress, writer, producer, and Groundlings Main Company member shares what happened when she found out she was pregnant right after Season 2 of A.P. Bio—and how the cast and crew supported her through it.</p><p></p><p><strong>About This Episode</strong></p><p></p><p>In this episode of the Mommy Actor Podcast, I sit down with actress, writer, producer, and comedian Lyric Lewis—best known for playing the sharp and hilarious history teacher Stef Duncan on the NBC comedy A.P. Bio.</p><p></p><p>Lyric opens up about a moment many working actors quietly worry about: finding out you're pregnant while starring on a television show. After wrapping the second season of A.P. Bio, Lyric discovered she was expecting—just as the show was renewed.</p><p></p><p>Instead of fear or uncertainty, what she experienced surprised her. From the writers’ room to the set, the team rallied around her, creating an environment where she could continue doing what she loved while stepping into motherhood.</p><p></p><p>This episode is a candid conversation about navigating pregnancy while working in Hollywood, the reality of being a series regular, and why supportive workplaces make all the difference.</p><p></p><p>---</p><p></p><p><strong>About Lyric Lewis</strong></p><p></p><p>Lyric Lewis is an actress, writer, and comedian known for her breakout role as Stef Duncan on A.P. Bio, the NBC comedy that later continued streaming on Peacock for a total of four seasons.</p><p></p><p>Originally from New Orleans and raised partly in Minnesota, Lyric developed a love of performing early on and later earned a BFA in Theater from Syracuse University.</p><p></p><p>She went on to train and perform with the legendary Los Angeles improv and sketch comedy theater The Groundlings, eventually becoming a Main Company member—an honor achieved by only a small group of performers after years of training and performing.</p><p></p><p>In addition to A.P. Bio, Lyric has appeared on shows including Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Baskets, and MADtv, building a career that blends improv, sketch comedy, and television acting.</p><p></p><p>---</p><p></p><p><strong>Episode Highlights</strong></p><p></p><p>• Finding out you’re pregnant while working on a network television show </p><p>• What happens behind the scenes when a show gets renewed </p><p>• The support Lyric received from the cast, writers, and crew </p><p>• Her journey from improv stages at The Groundlings to network television </p><p>• Navigating motherhood while working as a series regular</p><p></p><p>---</p><p></p><p><strong>A Moment From The Episode</strong></p><p></p><p>“I found out I was pregnant right after Season 2… and then the show got renewed.”</p><p></p><p>For many actors, pregnancy can feel like a career obstacle. Lyric’s story offers a refreshing perspective on what can happen when a production truly supports the people who make the show.</p><p></p><p>---</p><p></p><p><strong>Host Note</strong></p><p></p><p>As actors, many of us quietly wonder how pregnancy might impact our careers. Lyric’s experience on A.P. Bio is a reminder that supportive creative environments do exist—and that motherhood and a thriving acting career can coexist.</p><p></p><p>---</p><p></p><p><strong>Connect With Us</strong></p><p></p><p>Follow and connect with today’s guest and the podcast.</p><p></p><p>Lyric Lewis </p><p>Instagram: @lyriclewis</p><p></p><p>Terra Lyons (Host) </p><p>Instagram: @beingstrong101</p><p></p><p>Mommy Actor Podcast </p><p>Instagram: @mommyactorpodcast</p><p></p><p>---</p><p></p><p># Work With Me</p><p></p><p>Are you an actor navigating auditions, career growth, or balancing acting with motherhood?</p><p></p><p>I offer one-on-one acting coaching and career guidance for actors who want practical industry insight and support.</p><p></p><p>Book a coaching session: </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://calendly.com/terralyons/quick-consultation">https://calendly.com/terralyons/quick-consultation</a></p><p></p><p>---</p><p></p><p># Listen & Subscribe</p><p></p><p>If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to:</p><p></p><p>• Subscribe to the Mommy Actor Podcast </p><p>• Share this episode with a fellow actor or creative parent </p><p>• Leave a review to help other actors discover the show</p><p></p><p>---</p><p></p><p># Tags</p><p></p><p>Acting • Motherhood • Comedy • TV Actors • Women in Entertainment • Working Moms • Hollywood Careers</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://terramommyactor.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">terramommyactor.substack.com</a>
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