"Breaking Free: Turning Tragedy into Purpose" With Anna Akana

Making It Happen with Henry Ammar

In this powerful episode of the Making It Happen with Henry Ammar podcast, we sit down with the inspiring Anna Akana—actress, comedian, and filmmaker—who shares her journey from tragedy to triumph. 

Anna opens up about how the loss of her sister became the catalyst for her creative explosion and self-discovery. 

Not only is this a truly raw, vulnerable discussion on how the deepest levels of pain affect us, Anna shares the real turning point in her life. 

We dive deep into the battle with self-sabotage, the healing power of self-awareness, and the transformative practices that helped her rise from despair to become a voice of empowerment. 

We discussed: 

The hidden signs of self-sabotage

How to overcome patterns of sabotage 

Why creativity is a superpower

Transforming emotional pain into strength & success

The problem with (unresolved) negative emotions

Anna’s biggest turning point in life

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