Discovering Where You Belong (Without Apology) - with Jessica Estelle Huggins

Today’s episode features Boston filmmaker Jessica Estelle Huggins.

If you like these topics - you’ll love this episode...

How we make our friend’s victories about *us* The difference between bragging about our wins and *sharing* them Why different acting cities may or may not be for you… Why it’s fine not to be a morning person ;)  Boundaries - why you need them (and how to be upfront with people)  How rejection often happens for a reason…

More About Jessica! 

Boston native, Jessica Estelle Huggins is an acclaimed Filmmaker. Various films that she has produced have been accepted into dozens of film festivals around the country and has received awards. Titles include Perfect Day, Chi~Voices: A Poetic Film Series, Ride Shade and independent feature comedy set in Chicago, Call Center. Huggins graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a degree in Film/Video, specifically studying producing and casting. Currently, Huggins serves as the Distribution Manager at Documentary Educational Resources (DER). Her duties include developing marketing campaigns and distribution initiatives for independent filmmakers and managing the fiscal sponsorship program at DER. In October 2019, Huggins won the New England Film Star Award for her docuseries, Black Women Shine, which highlights the achievement of black women in Boston. Huggins enjoys spending time with her loved ones and a rich glass of cabernet. Huggins continues to develop multifaceted characters honing in stories about Black Americans in her personal film work

Website: http://www.jehcreative.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DivinelyFierce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaestellehuggins/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessicaestelle

 

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A Life in Parts - Bryan Cranston  The Actor’s Life: A Survival Guide - Jenna Fischer Sleep Smarter - Shawn Stevenson 

 

 

Previous Tony Rossi Show Episodes to Check Out 

 

Ep 94: “Making Peace with Where You Are” - with Wendy Bruan  iTunes Spotify   Ep 65: “I cried at Starbucks. Here’s what happened…” iTunes  Spotify

 

 

Other Podcasts to check out 

 

The Model Health Show - with Shawn Stevenson  iTunes Spotify Eager to Know podcast - with Ricky McEachern iTunes Spotify  Listen to my interview with Ricky here! 

 

 

Boston Actor Resources 

 

NewEnglandFilm.com: An online community and resource for film and video production in the region  

 

 

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