Anna Uzele: Finding Faith in Following Your Heart

Let us know what you enjoy about the show!


My next guest is a Congolese Puerto Rican artist Anna Uzele who
co-costarred in the Apple TV+ series Dear Edward, alongside
Connie Britton and Taylor Schilling, and recently starred on
Broadway as Francine in the Kander & Ebb Broadway musical New
York New York. Previously, she originated the role of Cartherine
Parr in the North American tour and Broadway debut of SIX. 


 Anna Uzele, is an artist whose journey is a testament to
the complexity of maintaining one's identity amidst the
expectations of faith and the pressures of a highly demanding
career. Our conversation, sheds light on the topics of balancing
personal beliefs with professional aspirations, the critical role
of self-care in the entertainment industry, and the profound
search for authenticity in one's work.

The discussion begins with Anna's upbringing in an evangelical
Christian family and how her homeschooling years shaped her
initial understanding of the world. Homeschooled until the eighth
grade, Anna was then exposed to the vibrant diversity of a
performing arts high school, which marked a significant
transition in her life. The stark contrast between her religious
upbringing and the liberal environment of the arts school laid
the foundation for an ongoing exploration of self. This duality
of her life, caught between the tenets of faith and the lure of
the stage, presented challenges and opportunities that would
deeply influence her career choices and personal growth.

Self-care emerges as a prominent theme in our dialogue. Anna
shares personal anecdotes about the demanding nature of Broadway
and the toll it can take on an artist's physical and emotional
well-being. The need to recognize and address the signs of
burnout, to implement strategies that support one's mental and
physical health, and to sometimes take a step back from the
relentless pursuit of success 



If you are enjoying the show please subscribe, share and review!
Word of mouth is incredibly impactful and your support is much
appreciated!


Support the show


**Buy 'The Places Where There Are Spaces: Cultivating A Life
of Creative Possibilities'**
Dive into a world where spontaneity leads to creativity and
discover personal essays that inspire with journal space to
reflect. Click the link below to grab your copy today and embark
on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected joys!
Purchase Your Copy Here: https://a.co/d/2UlsmYC

**Interested in finding out more about working with Lisa Hopkins?
Want to share your feedback or be considered as a guest on the
show?**
Visit Wide Open Stages https://www.wideopenstages.com

**Follow Lisa on Instagram:** @wideopenstages
https://www.instagram.com/wideopenstages/

**SUPPORT THE SHOW:** [Buy Me a Coffee]
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/STOPTIME

**STOPTIME Theme Music by Philip David Stern**
[Listen on Spotify]
https://open.spotify.com/artist/57A87Um5vok0uEtM8vWpKM?si=JOx7r1iVSbqAHezG4PjiPg