*Episode 75 is a live recording of Not From Here: Live! and marks the start of Season 5* Not From Here: Live! is a unique, one night only, theatrical experience hosted by podcast co-hosts and best friends, Riley Klauza and Isa Rodriguez. After meeting in New York City and quickly bonding over their shared Michigan roots, they created Not From Here, a podcast that celebrates the heart, humor, and chaos of navigating life far from home. Now in honor of their 75th episode, they’re bringing...

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 leap into training and entrepreneurship. We dive into the highs, lows, and unexpected twists that shaped her path, plus some fun pop culture moments along the way. It’s an inspiring conversation about embracing change, trusting the process, and finding yo...

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 favorite moments, share wild New York horror stories, and reflect on the lessons they’ve learned while navigating their 20s in the city that never sleeps. From cringeworthy outfit choices to subway misadventures, they’re spilling it all—along with the unexpected truths ...

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 thoughts on Kendrick Lamar’s impactful Super Bowl halftime show and chat about what they’ve been watching and reading. Tune in for laughs, real talk, and a reminder to touch grass as we inch closer to summer in NYC.

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 opens up about the rollercoaster of being a performer in NYC, auditions, the setbacks, and the small (but mighty) wins that keep us going. We also dive into her podcast, Suffering for Art, and why this career sometimes feels like a beautiful struggle. If you’...

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 growth? How can we learn to embrace the awkward, in-between moments of becoming? Tune in as the girls share personal stories, real-life lessons, and practical ways to lean into change rather than fight it. Because sometimes, the most uncomfortable seasons of...

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 about the real-life hustle and the challenges of getting back on track. Tune in for a mix of candid conversations, behind-the-scenes stories, and all the things that make life in the creative world both tough and rewarding.

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 discovering her true home in the vibrant heart of New York City—and shares how much she’s grown along the way. She opens up about her time on American Idol and reflects on the experiences that have shaped her artistry. Plus, the episode dives into her creative proce...

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 Dating Wrapped (you won't want to miss that!), and the two discuss the latest buzz around Bad Bunny's new album and some of the drama surrounding It Ends With Us. Grab your headphones and join them as they kick off 2025 with a fresh start, plenty of laughs, and a li...

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 the Rocky Horror Picture Show alongside Frankie Grande, Alyssa shares her journey from Kentucky to New York City and all the incredible lessons she’s learned along the way. As always, expect tons of laughs and plenty of fan-girling in this can't-miss episode!

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 and Barry Keoghan. The girls dive into all the trending chaos on their “For You Pages” and wrap things up with a playful twist on Variety’s “Actors on Actors” by creating personalized quizzes for each other. Tune in for a seriously silly episode!

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, current pop culture events, and how they are feeling individually going into the end of 2024. Make sure to stay till the end for a refreshing conversation on how to find your authentic inner artist and how genuinely following your heart and your interest...

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, the duo talk us through their set list and arrangement process as well as the story behind how they met and began collaborating. We learn where the two come from as individuals and how they each got into the theater and music world. While a very giggly and fun episode, ...

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 call. Now working as the “Claire” Cover in “Maybe Happy Ending” on Broadway, she opens up about the evolution of her career, her growth as a human being, behind-the-scenes stories, and the challenges of finding her footing in NYC. Join us for an inspiring, fu...

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 into the YouTube editing world, dealing with the grief of his Mom, his current work, meeting Normani, and all things Coachella in this fun-packed episode! We couldn't do what we do without him so we are beyond excited to have him on <3Keep up with Noa...

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 or as you unwind at home, prepare for lots of giggles, as well as some vulnerable shares.

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! Tune in to hear the girls discuss Wawas and the new Wicked collab as well as Deanna's point of view on joining Actors Equity. Get comfy and buckle up for an extra giggly, jam packed episode!

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!

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 inspired by a current up and coming musical theatre writer in our industry. From “35MM” to “Tomorrow the Island Dies”, what better way to start off spooky season than with some spooky music? ;) Keep up with Ryan: @ryanscottoliver

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. There's also lots of giggles and details from what they got up to last weekend! In true Not From Here fashion, you'll leave this episode laughing and wanting to work on perfecting your own routine!