Today’s show is about creativity, inspiration, representation, and doing good in the world. You won’t be disappointed in meeting my amazing guest--guaranteed to make you smile. Grab your favorite soothing beverage and join us!
Becca Q. Co is an actor, director, singer, and multi-talented artist. We are discussing her beautiful projects, including a new series called When We Grow Up. It tells the story of several main characters in their 30s who are BIPOC or queer as they live their normal lives in Los Angeles. Becca shares why representation is important to her, along with her involvement in Gabriela Los Angeles, a grassroots Filipino women’s organization that serves the community and fights for human rights locally and abroad. Becca also enjoys producing original work like her comedic short film, Spies, which was a winner at Indiedance in 2020 and awarded a Silver Finalist in the Spotlight Short Films Award in Atlanta. It was the official selection of the Oregon Short Film Festival, the Rock the Shorts Festival in Los Angeles, and the Austin Micro Film Festival.
Show Highlights:
- Becca’s journey to an acting career that began very early in her life
- How humor and comedy have impacted Becca’s growth as a person
- How Becca’s chart aligns with her recent work and upcoming projects
- Why the project When We Grow Up is meaningful work for Becca and feels like a celebration of everyday life
- Why representation is important to Becca so people can see what’s possible for them in the world
- Why Becca’s involvement in Gabriela Los Angeles is important to her
- Why it’s meaningful and rewarding for Becca to be connected to her family history and roots
- What it means to Becca to live in her purpose
- Becca’s advice to aspiring actors
- Hear Becca’s answers to rapid-fire questions about grounding habits, her favorite hot beverage, her last meal on earth, her morning routine, an inspiring person, something people may not know, what she’s reading right now, and what brings her joy!
Follow Becca:
Becca on Instagram
Becca's Website
Resources:
Gabriela's Los Angeles Website
Gabriela on Instagram
Books mentioned:
Sometimes People March by Tessa Allen
Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach
On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
Detransition Baby by Torrey Peters
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
Connect with Paula:
Weave Your Bliss Website
Weave Your Bliss on Instagram
Weave Your Bliss on Facebook
Weave Your Bliss Patreon
