MADE Maven Special Women's Issue April 2018 | Page 63

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sit in other people’s seats. Constantly
get all the tools in the toolbox—study
the Alexander Technique, be a stage
manager, study all the things so that
when somebody says, “Can you…”,
you say “Absolutely,” and you look
in your toolbox and your tools are
already sharpened. As opposed to
just winging it.
BE FEARLESS
I would also encourage fearlessness
and tenacity. You get a lot out of
showing up and saying you want it.
I can think of so many different sce-
narios where I didn’t think something
was going to go my way. But there’s
something about showing up and
going that extra mile acknowledging
to yourself and the people around
you and saying out loud, “I want this.
Nobody wants it more than me,” and
having the work to back it up. Not
only did I want it but I did the home-
work to deserve it. You can list your
resume, but in the end it’s that bite,
that hunger, that appetite for more is
driving people forward.
close and attainable made
so much of a difference
for me. I often try to go
back to my hometown and
have a premiere there or
something that shows our
big dreams [are possible].
They don’t feel so far away.
Helping younger people
feel like their big dreams
are attainable is so impact-
ful, whatever the profes-
sion.
SAY THANK YOU
Saying that “Thank you!” is such a big
thing. To acknowledge the people
who are helping you along the way,
be it teachers or whoever goes a long
way. Even if you have an exception-
ally well audition, having a hand-writ-
ten note saying “I appreciated this
opportunity!” can help you stand out.
MOTIVATE YOURSELF
Self-talk and self-motivation really
needs to be vibrant and positive and
live. When I’m at an audition, I’m in
the hallways saying [affirmations] to
myself. I’m always writing
myself notes and letters. Have a
dream board or whatever it may be
to remind myself of the things that
you want.
REMEMBER TO REACH BACK
Remember where you came from
and try to reach back. I came from a
really small town and having
[opportunities] feel accessible and
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