Not From Here
Welcome to "Not From Here": a podcast dedicated to past versions of ourselves and the current versions of all of you with your hosts, Riley Klauza & Isa Rodriguez. "Not From Here" follows two girls from Michigan that move to New York City and talk about the realities of being struggling actors and women in their early twenties whilst trying to warm the cold hearts of New Yorkers with their unshakable Midwestern kindness.
Episodes
74 episodes
“Abundance is a Mindset” with Leah Holt
For our season finale, we’re wrapping things up with a powerhouse guest! Leah Holt— NYC personal trainer and co-founder of Movement & Mindset, joins us to share her fitness journey, from beginning as a musical theatre major to making the le...
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Season 4
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Episode 73
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51:20
2 Years of Not From Here
This week on Not From Here, Riley and Isa are popping the (imaginary) champagne to celebrate two whole years of podcasting! 🥂✨In this special anniversary episode, Riley and Isa take a heartfelt (and giggly) look back at their fa...
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Season 4
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Episode 73
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45:17
Touch Grass
This week on Not From Here, Riley & Isa recap their weekend and Valentine’s Day before tackling the final stretch of seasonal depression—sharing tips on checking in with yourself and making some space for fun. They also share their...
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Season 4
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Episode 72
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44:13
Suffering for Art with Brianna Kaleen
This week on Not From Here, are chatting with actor and podcast host Brianna Kaleen, whose career has taken her from the Hairspray National Tour to regional theater stages and even a big win in a Times Square singing competition.Brianna ...
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Season 4
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Episode 71
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59:54
Growing Pains
Growth isn’t always comfortable - in fact, it rarely is. In this week’s episode, Riley & Isa explore what it means to sit with discomfort as we navigate change, uncertainty, and personal evolution. Why do we resist the uneasy parts of growt...
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Season 4
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Episode 70
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24:31
Struggles & Silver Linings
In this week’s episode, Riley and Isa are circling back to a previous conversation and sharing how 2025 is already throwing curveballs. From the ups and downs of auditioning at the A1 conference to Riley’s life as a dog mom, the girls chat abou...
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Season 4
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Episode 69
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43:16
Soft Girl Hour with Meghan Fitton
On this week’s episode of Not From Here, the girls are joined by the incredibly talented actress, singer/songwriter, and self-proclaimed soft girl, Meghan Fitton! Meghan takes us through her journey from her Massachusetts roots to disc...
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55:45
Maybe This Year
In the first episode of the new year, Riley and Isa catch up on life, reflect on the 2024 holiday season, and share their resolutions as they dive into what the next 12 months have in store! Riley brings the heat with a juicy 2024 Dati...
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Season 4
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Episode 67
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38:09
Alyssa Wray Wrapped
Christmas came early this year! 🎄 In their final episode of 2024, Riley and Isa are beyond thrilled to welcome the amazing Alyssa Wray as this week’s special guest! From her unforgettable run on American Idol Season 19 to starring in t...
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Season 4
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Episode 66
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48:47
Freaky Friday
On this “Freaky Friday” the 13th, Riley and Isa serve up a hilariously chaotic episode! They recap Wicked’s Golden Globe nominations, discuss standout characters like Boq, and spill the tea on shocking breakups like Sabrina Carpenter a...
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Season 4
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Episode 65
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39:52
Letting Out Your Inner Artist
This week Riley and Isa are back with a new episode after a two week Holiday break! There is lots to catch up on as they cover what they have been up to since they last spoke. Tune in to hear about their recent trips, favorite broadway shows, c...
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Season 4
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Episode 64
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41:07
"Jazz Chose Me" with Madeline Dalton & Adam Dorfman
This week the girls are joined by two up and coming musicians in the NYC scene, Madeline Dalton and Adam Dorfman! Both having recently worked on two of Madeline's solo shows, Swingin' With Sara and I Feel the Earth Swing,
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Episode 63
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1:06:44
Staying Grounded with Hannah Kevitt
This week, the girls are thrilled to welcome Broadway’s rising star, Hannah Kevitt! After graduating from college and heading straight to “Back to the Future” on Broadway, Hannah shares her incredible journey from campus to curtain cal...
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Season 4
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Episode 62
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54:06
The Man, The Myth, The Legend with Noah Wisniewski
The time has FINALLY arrived!! The man, the myth, the legend, and most importantly our social media manager himself, Noah Wisniewski is here with us this week!! Tune in to hear all things from moving to the city, his theatre roots, how he got i...
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50:19
Fully Developed?
This week Riley and Isa talk all things Quarter Life. As Riley has now finally turned 25, the girls give you some crazy life updates and dive into the psychology behind the inevitable quarter life crisis. Whether you listen on your way to work ...
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33:16
Doing the Damn Thing with Deanna Elise Beaucher
This week, Riley and Isa are joined by a New Jersey native, Deanna Elise Beaucher! Throughout the episode, Deanna shares her background in theatre, journey with social media, and experience commuting between New Jersey and New York!
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Season 4
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Episode 59
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44:16
Late Nite Bite
The girls are coming at you this week with a "Late Nite Bite" as they do a life & pop culture catch up! Grab your favorite midnight snack and buckle up for some mouth watering gossip and giggles!
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Season 4
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Episode 58
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39:09
Risking It with Ryan Scott Oliver
This week the girls are joined by dream guest & mentor, Ryan Scott Oliver! With lots of questions on their minds, Riley & Isa interviewed Ryan about his childhood, his arts training, his musical works and future dreams. Tune in to be in...
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Season 4
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Episode 57
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52:51
Getting Back on Track
This week the girls talk about the power of routines! Why are they important to people and more specifically, actors? Tune in to hear all about what Riley and Isa are doing to refresh their routines and prep for the new season before them. Ther...
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Season 4
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Episode 56
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40:14
"And That's What You Missed On Glee" with Bailey Forman
Calling all GLEEKS and "Loser(s) Like Us" as we are joined by our very first guest of Season 4, Bailey Forman!! We are so excited to introduce you to Bailey and giggle about all things "Glee", West Coast vs. East Coast, Broadway FMK's, and SO m...
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Season 4
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Episode 55
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52:05
September Scaries
Allow us to RE-introduce ourselves...The girls are back and better than ever as they launch into season 4! After a reintroduction and a debrief of their summers, Riley and Isa give you a glimpse into what is planned for season 4 and why...
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Season 4
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Episode 54
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39:19
Hot & Healing Girl Summer
The girls are back for one final episode to wrap up season 3 of “Not From Here” !! :’) To celebrate the end of the season, Riley & Isa do a little New York check-in on how the city’s been treating them the past 6 months and offer some advic...
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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40:43
Quarter Life Crisis
This week the girls discuss how Isa is feeling as a fresh 25 year old. They talk how the pandemic affected their early twenties and how they’re focused on grabbing back the reigns for their mid & late twenties.
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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30:57