“You are always one idea, one person, one job away from your career changing.”
What pulled you into film and TV in the first place?
I grew up in the Democratic Republic of Congo and my grandparents would record TV shows and films on VHS and mail them to us. I just loved the window into a different world that TV and film gave me.
What do you think the industry gets most wrong about women like you?
Women don’t need more mentorship programs, we need more investors to invest in women’s films. Just because a woman is a mother doesn’t make her any less invested in her career. A mother will not waste her time, so if she is working on a script, acting career, or producing a film it’s because she is determined to succeed.
What does success mean to you?
I want to show my children that with determination, dreams can come true. If I can inspire my kids and others to chase big dreams and live life with hope, then I consider that the greatest success.
What are you most proud of that most people don’t know about?
I am most proud of how I pivoted into writing when my kids were little and I couldn’t be on set all the time acting. It’s important to remember we can adapt as our life changes.
What keeps you going when the industry makes it hard?
You are always one idea, one person, one job away from your career changing. It’s important to remember that getting to have a career that allows you to play make believe and tell stories for a living is just such a blessing.
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