19: The Power of Visibility and Our Roots with Becca Q. Co

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 lifeHow humor and comedy have impacted Becca’s growth as a personHow Becca’s chart aligns with her recent work and upcoming projectsWhy the project When We Grow Up is meaningful work for Becca and feels like a celebration of everyday lifeWhy representation is important to Becca so people can see what’s possible for them in the worldWhy Becca’s involvement in Gabriela Los Angeles is important to herWhy it’s meaningful and rewarding for Becca to be connected to her family history and rootsWhat it means to Becca to live in her purposeBecca’s advice to aspiring actorsHear 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 InstagramBecca's WebsiteResources:When We Grow Up Project Gabriela's Los Angeles Website Gabriela on Instagram Books mentioned:Sometimes People March by Tessa AllenRadical Acceptance by Tara BrachOn Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean VuongDetransition Baby by Torrey PetersCrying in H Mart by Michelle ZaunerConnect with Paula:Weave Your Bliss WebsiteWeave Your Bliss on InstagramWeave Your Bliss on FacebookWeave Your Bliss