Dec 7, 2021
EP 14. Your Story Matters: A Conversation with Elizabeth Liang
In this episode of Stories from the Field, Felicia Scott and Oana Amaria chat with Elizabeth (Lisa) Liang, an actor, writer, storyteller, and global citizen of Chinese-Spanish-Irish-French-German-English descent. As a budding actor in Hollywood, she noticed stories like hers weren’t being told on stage or in film. In this episode we chat about what it’s like to help immigrants, multiracial people, third culture kids, and women of color break this cycle both in Hollywood and in their own lives.
LEARNING HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE:
* The journey from essayist to filmmaker
* The importance of creating a safe space for sharing, listening, and feedback
* Finding your own stories of bravery and failure to become an ally
EPISODE WEBSITE W/ RESOURCES, GUEST BIO & FULL TRANSCRIPT: https://www.fireflyinclusion.com/news-notes/2021/your-story-matters-a-conversation-with-elizabeth-liang-podcast
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