Episode #103
The Intersection of Artistry & Motherhood
How does the creative process mirror the journey of motherhood? In this episode, Jennifer speaks with Daniella Rabbani – actress, singer, podcast host, activist, and mother – about the profound parallels between artistry and motherhood. Daniella shares how becoming a mother transformed her artistic identity, shifting her understanding of creativity, presence, and ambition. With prompts of “What moves me?” and “Who am I in this moment?” as a means for deepening one’s inner knowing, they explore the art of being present, the challenges of motherhood as an artist, and the importance of making small, intentional decisions to overcome life’s inevitable stuck moments. Plus, they discuss the intersections of artistry and motherhood that both require trusting one’s intuition, the challenges and rewards of balancing creativity with the financial realities of raising a child, and the profound importance of community and support. That creation—whether of a performance, a career, or a family—demands trust in the unknown and it is all with the desire to create a meaningful life, whether that includes motherhood or not. This conversation offers a raw and honest look at the often unspoken truths that shape the lives of artist-mothers, offering a candid and inspiring reflection on what it means to create life and art simultaneously.
About Our Guest
Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, CBS’ God Friended Me, FX’s The Americans, Fox’s Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more. Select Concerts: Jazz at Lincoln Center, Town Hall NYC, Summerstage in Central Park NYC, The State Jewish Theater in Warsaw Poland, The State Jewish Theater in Bucharest, Romania and more. Off Broadway: Drama Desk Winning Amid Falling Walls, Drama Desk Nominated The Golden Land, Hershele Ostropolye and Gimpel Tam (all with The National Yiddish Theater), Nina (Primary Stages). A award winning filmmaker, Daniella’s directorial debut OMA is available on Prime Video and her feature length documentary, Klezmerette, is underway. She is the host of The Mom Curious Podcast produced by Hoff Studios and advocates for a more inclusive world on instagram.
