If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to walk the fine line between the living and the dead—or if ghosts can really crash a Zoom call—you’ve come to the right place. My appearance on the Yo! 2.0 Podcast was like stepping into a haunted lounge where humor, wit, and a hint of mystery intertwined with some of my most bizarre life stories.
On Ghost Hunting and Saying "Yes" to Chaos
Jeff Porrini and I kicked things off with my somewhat accidental foray into the paranormal world. Picture this: it’s the middle of the pandemic, and I was staring down the abyss of boredom. Enter a couple of producers who’d been quietly stalking—er, observing—my paranormal lectures and ghost-hunting escapades. A few calls later, I found myself agreeing to every project they pitched. Call it desperation or divine timing, but that leap of faith hurled me into the surreal world of TV and film. And let’s be honest, once you’ve spent a night in Whitey Bulger’s basement with pots clanging invisibly, nothing in Hollywood scares you anymore.
The Sticky Business of Independent Horror Films
One of the highlights of our chat was peeling back the blood-soaked curtain on indie horror. Turns out, making a movie isn’t just about screaming in the right pitch—it’s about battling flaky actors, late-night reshoots, and the kind of on-set chaos that feels eerily similar to a ghost hunt. Case in point: during the filming of The House That Eats Flesh, I discovered the blood splattered on me (fake, of course) could outlast any shampoo. My hair was a crime scene for weeks.
But horror isn’t my first love—it’s true crime. There’s something brutally human about the stories I chase, whether it’s investigating a haunting tied to a grisly murder or diving into the psyche of killers like Albert Fish. These stories write themselves, but they take a toll—mentally, emotionally, and occasionally on your wardrobe.
Paranormal Challenges: Ghosts Don’t RSVP
What’s it like being a woman in a field where the ghosts are more cooperative than some of your peers? It’s a mix of frustration, fascination, and the occasional victory lap. From being one of the first female teams to take on Paranormal Challenge to breaking into male-dominated haunted spaces, I’ve learned that standing out means being unapologetically yourself. Whether it’s refusing to tone down my style or rewriting the rules of ghost hunting, I’m here for the ghosts—and the living—who need their stories heard.
The Human Element of Haunting
Jeff asked about the craziest emails I’ve received, and let me tell you, people don’t hold back. Gorilla portals? Stolen bikinis? (Yes, that happened—laundromats are wild places.) But here’s the thing: I don’t dismiss anyone’s experience. Whether it’s a woman terrified by a spectral thief or a skeptic watching their belief system crumble, I approach every case with empathy—layered with a healthy dose of sarcasm, of course.
Empowerment, Ghosts, and a Little Rock ‘n’ Roll
Jeff and I wrapped things up with a toast to empowerment. For every dark alley I’ve walked or shadow I’ve confronted, there’s been a message: be bold, be yourself, and don’t let anyone—living or dead—dim your light. Whether I’m building a school bus home or cracking jokes mid-investigation, my mantra is the same: life is short, so haunt it with everything you’ve got.
Missed the show? No worries—ghosts may be elusive, but my stories aren’t. You can catch up on Yo! 2.0 and keep the chills coming. Until then, stay spooky and maybe double-check your laundry basket. You never know who—or what—might be lurking there.
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