115. Guest: Rebecca Anne Nguyen - "The 23rd Hero" Author
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Ever thought your career path was set in stone, only to have life take you in a completely different direction? That's exactly what happened to our incredible guest, Rebecca, an award-winning author and playwright. From her early dreams of acting to the serendipitous meeting with a screenwriter that sparked her passion for writing, Rebecca shares her adventurous and inspiring career journey. She opens up about the struggles of breaking into Hollywood without connections and how writing gave her the creative freedom she'd always craved. If you're searching for lessons on flexibility, self-belief, and finding your true calling, this is the episode for you.
Rebecca also dives into the therapeutic power of writing, especially during challenging life events. As a single parent facing a tough divorce and caring for a child with autism, she turned to writing as a form of escape and healing. In this episode, we discuss her transition from co-authoring memoirs to writing solo fiction, and the unique creative processes involved in novel and playwriting. Rebecca's story is a testament to the resilience and strength that can emerge from life's most difficult moments.
In our final discussion, Rebecca shares her journey of self-discovery and the importance of self-love in personal growth and relationships. From her first full-length play in Milwaukee to her aspirations for her latest book, "The 23rd Hero," to become a movie, Rebecca's passion and excitement for future projects are palpable. Follow RebeccaAnneNguyen on social media to stay updated on her incredible journey and upcoming works. Get ready to be inspired and motivated by Rebecca's unwavering dedication to her craft and her infectious enthusiasm for what's next.
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Chapters
1. 115. Guest: Rebecca Anne Nguyen - "The 23rd Hero" Author (00:00:00)
2. Inspiring Career Journey of Writer (00:00:13)
3. Finding Escape Through Writing (00:07:46)
4. Crafting Stories (00:12:25)
5. Discovering Self-Love and Relationships (00:23:19)
6. Author Spotlight (00:35:38)
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