In this episode, I sit down with the multi-talented Adele Drahos, an actress, creative, and soon-to-be poultry enthusiast. Together, we dive into Adele’s journey from a small-town theater kid to a professional actress, exploring her passion for storytelling, improvisation, and the creative process. Adele shares heartfelt stories about her early years, her role on Marvel’s Hawkeye, and the importance of community and joy in a creative life. From her love for high fantasy to her innovative workshop ideas, this conversation is a deep dive into the mind of a versatile artist who thrives on connection and expression. Tune in for an inspiring and fun discussion that celebrates the highs and lows of a creative career!📌 Timestamps:0:00 - Intro MusicThe episode kicks off with upbeat music, setting the tone for a lively conversation.0:06 - Welcome to Beyond the ScenesAndres introduces the show and his guest, Adele Drajos, highlighting her multifaceted talents.0:51 - Adele’s Creative BeginningsAdele shares her childhood love for dress-up, imagination games, and performing for her grandma.1:37 - First Theater ExperienceAdele recalls her role as Lily St. Regis in Annie Jr. during a sixth-grade theater camp, sparking her acting passion.3:06 - Choosing an Arts EducationAdele discusses her decision to attend Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) for its collaborative environment.4:45 - The Power of StorytellingAdele reflects on how acting allows her to evoke emotions, like making mothers cry during a high school monologue.6:45 - Family Support for a Creative PathAdele talks about being a first-generation artist with supportive parents despite their non-creative backgrounds.9:35 - The Role of Support SystemsAndres and Adele explore how family and mentors shape a creative career’s trajectory.10:40 - Inspiration from MoviesAdele shares how films like Lord of the Rings fuel her desire to be part of storytelling magic.14:06 - Exploring Multiple Creative OutletsAdele discusses her ventures into writing, sewing, and photography to complement her acting career.17:40 - Writing as a Creative LifelineAdele explains how writing stories for herself, not just production, keeps her fulfilled between acting gigs.20:29 - Art vs. Content CreationAdele agrees with a quote about burnout in content production versus the joy of pure art.21:46 - Big Magic and Creative HealthAdele references Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic to emphasize a healthy relationship with creativity.27:42 - Taking Breaks, Not QuittingAdele reframes stepping away from art as a break, not abandonment, trusting it’ll always be there.31:50 - Art Pulling Her Out of DepressionAdele recounts how writing a feature script during 2020 helped her overcome a depressive period.36:50 - Handling Rejection as an ArtistAdele and Andres discuss the personal sting of rejection and the importance of separating self from art.39:49 - Managing ResentmentAdele shares how she mutes social media to avoid resentment toward peers’ successes.42:11 - Workshop for Joyful CreativityAdele introduces her workshop idea focused on imagination, connection, and movement for actors.49:24 - Improv as a SuperpowerAndres praises Adele’s improv skills, leading to a discussion about her process.50:03 - Improv on HawkeyeAdele reveals how much of her Hawkeye role, especially the LARP scenes, relied on improvisation.56:31 - Improv Influencing the ScriptAdele shares a story of improvising a line that led to an added stunt in Hawkeye.Follow Adele Drahos: https://www.instagram.com/adelledrahosConnect with Carlos Andrés Cuervo: http://carloscuervo.comFollow Carlos Andres Cuervo en IG: https://www.instagram.com/andrescuervo#Filmmaking #Cinematography #CreativeJourney #Storytelling #filmproducer #BeyondTheScenes #CreativeLife #filmindustry #soundrecording #entrepreneur #filmdirector #advertisemntagency #filmcommercials #entrepreneurship #filmproducer #acting #coaching
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