‘There is always someone who wants you; don’t give up, and push through.’ This is just a taste of Emilia’s wisdom, and what you can expect from this episode of Spotlight Stress. Growing up in a creative environment, Emilia started acting around her 8th birthday. She was nominated for a bunch of Young Artist awards and wrote a book at 8 years old: ‘Baby’s Wish’. Emilia McCarthy is a Canadian actress, dancer and writer, and appeared in numerous movies and series on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. You can watch her in her latest project, the medical drama; Skymed. Being in the filming industry for a long time, she has experienced and seen how the immense pressure can consume artists, especially in the case of young actors. Taking care of her mental health has always been a priority for Emilia. She tries to be proactive in stimulating her mind with school and extra education, therefore she has a degree in psychology. The transition from a child actor to an adult actor has been quite the challenge for Emilia. It wasn’t just shifting the way the outside world perceived her when she was showing herself as an actor, but she also had to change the perception of her own thoughts in the way she saw herself. By not giving up and pushing through she was able to uplevel her career, and rise above the limits that were created by her past success. Watch this episode of Spotlight Stress via the link in my bio quickly, and get ready to receive valuable insights to claim your shine!