In this episode we talk about:

0:28 - Ayanna’s cultural upbringing and background

7:47 - How her upbringing and ancestors shaped Ayanna’s artistic voice.

14:20 - Ayanna’s early impressions and influences for acting.

20:59 - Ayanna’s life in the fashion industry in Paris.

26:58 - Moving home to Portland to the beginning of her acting career.

31:09 - Ayanna’s empowerment process as an actress finding her voice.

36:16 - Marginalization and her fellowship application process asking, “How are we telling stories of people of color?”

39:05 - The transfer of memories that transcend.

40:02 - Ayanna’s first show at Portland Center Stage and the universal stage.

41:03 - Being of service and balancing financial challenges as an actor. Taking your power back and how to marry your artistic endeavors with the demands of the industry.

48:06 - TCG Fox Fellowship Grant for EDI (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion)

53:35 - how to create an inclusive dialogue to serve everyone in the creative process?

55:57 - how you can support Ayanna by checking out her IMDB.

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