In this episode, Jennifer talks to Gizel Jiménez about how to show up and be yourself no matter the room you find yourself in. Gizel shares her personal journey in this industry, as well as her upbringing, family trauma, and personal growth through it all. They talk about acting as a vessel of expression, envisioning your future, and surrounding yourself with your accomplishments. Plus, they discuss the need for finding healthy releases, pushing boundaries of expectations, and reminding yourself of your worth.
About Gizel: Gizel Jiménez will recur in AppleTV+'s upcoming series, Bad Monkey. Previously, she recurred on Showtime's Dexter: New Blood and played a substantial role in Lin Manuel Miranda's Netflix film, Tick, Tick...Boom! She made her Broadway debut as Nessarose in Wicked. Off-Broadway: Avenue Q (first ethnic actor to portray Kate Monster), Miss You Like Hell (Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel nominations), Big River (Encores!), and Party People. Starred at NYS&F in Alice By Heart; Williamstown in Marsha Norman's Secret Soldiers. National tour: West Side Story. TV: NBC's Law & Order SVU, HBO's Divorce, Neighbors (web series).
CW: This episode briefly mentions losing a parent, grief & trauma.
Gizel’s IG: @gizeljimenezofficial
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