Wicked's Marissa Bode on Disability Representation, Imposter Syndrome & Finding Your Voice

Jill and Lolo return to catch up and bring on their first guest Marissa Bode! Jill shares how she went on a spontaneous trip to San Francisco around the Super Bowl to celebrate a meaningful moment for the Latin community, while Lolo shares she’s moving into her own apartment and embracing a more intentional, “locked in” era. And their guest....actress Marissa Bode of Wicked and Wicked: For Good! She shares her experience becoming disabled at 11, navigating being perceived in public, and her audition process for Nessarose, including receiving a callback the same day and working through insecurity about singing. Marissa reflects on the pressure to prove herself, the importance of authentic casting and disabled consultants, and how representation can change policy and storytelling. The hosts also answer a listener question about navigating intimacy, safety, and relationships while protecting boundaries and vetting people’s intentions.