DAHÉLI HALL is an LA-based screenwriter, director, and comedian. A true hybrid comic talent, she is perhaps most well-known as a writer and recurring guest star, on Netflix's acclaimed comedy series, DEAR WHITE PEOPLE, and as a cast member on the Emmy-winning sketch show, MADtv on Fox. Mentioned in the episode:Buddha in Your Mirror: Practical Buddhism and the Search for Self Spadura Show, May 8th at Lyric Hyperion in Los Angeles TakeawaysThe entertainment industry often puts artists in boxes and expects them to conform to certain roles or genres.Booking a network television show can be a thrilling experience, but it can also lead to a loss of creative freedom and a focus on validation from the industry.It's important for artists to be honest with themselves about what they truly enjoy and want to pursue, rather than letting industry expectations dictate their path.Writing can be a powerful tool for self-expression and healing, especially during challenging times.Dahéli Hall's one-woman show, Spadora, became a way for her to explore her own experiences and cope with her depression. Turning personal experiences into art can create empathy and understandingTrusting in the universe and letting go of expectations can lead to unexpected opportunitiesBeing vulnerable and kind are important qualities in the artist communityPerseverance is key in pursuing a career in the arts  
Episode Credits:Produced and hosted by Charla LauristonTheme song and Segment Jingles composed and produced by Brendan ByrnesCanva Artwork by Daiana Cordo

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