Meet Ariana Nicole George

We were lucky to catch up with Ariana Nicole George recently and have shared our conversation below.

Ariana Nicole, first a big thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and insights with us today. I’m sure many of our readers will benefit from your wisdom, and one of the areas where we think your insight might be most helpful is related to imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is holding so many people back from reaching their true and highest potential and so we’d love to hear about your journey and how you overcame imposter syndrome.
As an artist, imposter syndrome is almost never ending. So how do we tackle it? Is it ever even possible to get over?

Yes and no. Surrounding yourself with peers who challenge you and talking about the realities of your industry together is a great way to remind yourself that you are meant to be here and that not everyone has it as figured out as it seems, and that’s okay. It’s actually a good thing, because if we had everything figured out, then life would be rather boring!

Imposter syndrome is grueling, but reframing it to also be something that challenges you to keep grinding and getting better changes the whole game. I try not to question if I’m meant to be in a room once I’m already there (but I’m by no means perfect & definitely slip up from time to time!)—trust in the people that put their faith in you and brought you there in the first place. They wouldn’t have given you the opportunity if they thought you couldn’t handle it. You’re here because you’re ready, and you’ll keep moving and shaking to get ready for the next opportunity meant for you.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
I consider myself a multi-hyphenate. There’s so much I love and want to do and explore in the world that it’s really hard to completely define myself by one thing! I really love collaborating with other creatives to make artistic visions come to life.

My main love and focus is voice-acting. I’ve loved it since a young age and am so grateful to be pursuing it as a career. I’ve loved animation & video games ever since I was a young girl, and I just know that little Ariana would be absolutely floored to be working on them as an actor. There’s something magical about being in a booth that I marvel at every day.

I’m also hugely passionate about having more young heroines with voices on the deeper side—I grew up having what was considered a “lower voice for a girl” and didn’t often get to see young characters with voices like mine in the spotlight. I want to show girls that they can be anything they set their mind to, whether a strong princess, fierce warrior, or something else!

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
1. Don’t compare yourself to others. Keep on working hard and be sure you surround yourself with people who love you & that will help you improve, not just tell you what you want to hear.
2. Don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself. Whether you’re risking injury by pushing too hard, find yourself in an uncomfortable situation, or just need a moment—ask questions. Figure out what it is you need to deliver the work safely and effectively.
3. Be unapologetically passionate. If you’re a creative, you probably love what you do. You don’t have to be silent about that! Odds are, everyone else in the room is just waiting to talk about how much they love it too but are afraid of coming off poorly. Love it loudly and love it proudly.

What was the most impactful thing your parents did for you?
My parents let me pursue what I loved with unwavering support and no questions asked. Thank you Mom & Dad, truly.

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