Meet the Mamas

Angela

Co-host and teacher

Meet Angela, one of the co-hosts of the Drama Mamas Podcast. Angela is a dedicated mother of three and an accomplished elementary school teacher with over 21 years of experience in both public and private schools. She graduated from Stetson University with a B.A. in Elementary Education and has held many leadership roles within the schools. She has worked on committees to rewrite the curriculum, led several teaching workshops, served as a Program Development Specialist and Coordinator for the Daytona Beach Museum of Arts and Sciences Summer Institute, and served as a lead teacher training multiple education interns.

Growing up, Angela's grandmother instilled in her a deep appreciation for the performing arts by taking her to performances of operas, ballets, symphony orchestras, musicals, and plays as often as she could. It wasn't until her own children developed a passion for musical theater that she actively participated in the arts herself. Now, she is a frequent volunteer at her local community theaters and believes heavily in the value of encouraging and supporting children in the arts. Through her experiences and passion, Angela brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to the Drama Mamas Podcast, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in youth theater.

Cathi

Co-host and nurse

Meet Cathi, one of the co-hosts of the Drama Mamas Podcast. Cathi is a dedicated wife, mother of two, and a registered nurse with over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She began her nursing career in 1998 and has since risen through the ranks to her current position as Clinical Operations Director for a nationwide client-based, patient-focused healthcare delivery model system. Throughout her career, Cathi has had several influential mentors and she strives to pay forward the support and education provided to her.

Growing up, Cathi had limited exposure to musical theater and wasn't naturally inclined towards the arts. However, her early years were spent with her true passion, horses. She was an avid equestrian and competed almost every weekend at local and state competitions. Riding horses was an escape from reality, a sense of control, and a hard-to-explain freedom that became Cathi's first true passion.

It was this same feeling of excitement, inclusion, and support that drew her family to the fellowship of community theater. Cathi recognizes the sparkle in her daughter's eyes every time she takes the stage and knows that this feeling of confidence and self-love is priceless. The positive environment that surrounds her children at the theater is helping them grow into compassionate, educated, creative humans with grace and acceptance for others.

Through their involvement in their local theater, whether volunteering or on stage, Cathi and her family have developed a stronger bond with each other and their community. Cathi hopes to continue, through the Drama Mamas Podcast, to promote and share the importance of the arts in children's lives and help educate other families on how to join the wonderful world of musical theater. She is dedicated to help other families to have the same positive experience and benefits that her family have obtained through theater.

Kristen

Co-host and entrepreneur

Meet Kristen, one of the co-hosts of the Drama Mamas Podcast. Kristen is a dynamic individual with a diverse background that includes being a mother of two, a marketing professional, a freelance graphic and web designer, and an entrepreneur. With her former experience as a co-host of the Metaversity Podcast, Kristen brings a unique perspective to the table. Her background includes being a musician, animal trainer, photographer, seamstress, marketing VP, software UX developer, and owner of several companies over the years.

Kristen's love for theater began more recently, thanks to her daughter's involvement in their local community theater in 2019. In December 2020, after some encouragement from her daughter, Kristen auditioned and was cast in her first-ever show, "Elf the Musical" (Deb), which gave her a whole new appreciation for all things theater. In 2021, she joined the production teams for several youth and main stage theater programs as Crew Chief, Assistant Stage Manager, and Stage Manager.

Kristen's entire family is active in their local theater community, working backstage, on stage, and in production crews since that first show in 2019. This has given them valuable experience and insights into the many facets of theater production, which they bring to the Drama Mamas Podcast.