Hello! My name is Isa, I’m 19 and an actor currently earning my undergrad degree. I don’t usually leave reviews or comment on things like this, but I felt really compelled to after listening to this episode. I found your podcast on Instagram, and after listening to it I really needed to share. You gave voice to so many of the things that i’ve been struggling with. When I first entered college I had plans to be a lawyer, but after one acting class I made the decision to change my major. It was a dream I always had that I was too scared to admit. Even now it’s really hard for me to consider myself an artist. What you said about the fear of being “cringe” really resonated with me. I think often our generations’ connectivity through social media can make it even scarier to be unique. I find that the fear of being seen as a “cringey theatre kid” often holds me back from pursuing what I want. I also think we tend to punish earnestness, which makes living a creative life all the more difficult. I want to say thank you for your earnestness and vulnerability because the struggles you shared hit so close to home for me. I’m sure posting this was difficult and scary, but I loved this episode and I really hope you continue to post more.
