Meet Doron Malka

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Doron Malka. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Doron below.

Doron, we’re thrilled to have you sharing your thoughts and lessons with our community. So, for folks who are at a stage in their life or career where they are trying to be more resilient, can you share where you get your resilience from?

My resilience is built on several cornerstones of my life.

First and foremost, my roots. I am Israeli. Growing up in Israel comes with a built-in resilience. You need it to navigate the world, and that’s the truth. This resilience stems from standing up against hate time and time again, choosing to turn the other cheek, or more importantly, responding with kindness. These are the Israeli values I was raised with.

The second cornerstone, naturally, is my family. They gave me the deepest kind of resilience, the kind that comes from unconditional love and support. No matter what happens in life, I know I will never be alone.

The third cornerstone is my life experiences, which have been anything but easy. I can safely say I’ve faced the director’s cut of growing pains as a woman. But as a rule, I never shy away from challenges. Instead, I turn them into fuel that strengthens my resilience and keeps my back straight.

And finally, there’s my career in the arts, where rejection becomes second nature. In this industry, resilience isn’t optional; it’s survival. You either build it, or you won’t last long. For me, the key to staying resilient is trusting my instincts, surrounding myself with good people, and always leading with love

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I am an actor, writer, and creative entrepreneur based in New York, dedicated to storytelling in film and television. My passion lies in crafting narratives that challenge perspectives, evoke deep emotions, and inspire change. I aim to tell stories that speak to real human experiences, unfiltered, raw, and unapologetic. I am particularly drawn to themes of identity, trauma, resilience, and human connection, exploring the complexities of life without shying away from the bad and the ugly.

Since moving to New York, I graduated from the Atlantic Acting School and began working on projects that resonate with me on a personal level. Over the past two years, I’ve been developing two TV series, both centered on the profound impact of life circumstances, particularly on young women and the journey toward reclaiming confidence and rewriting societal perceptions. I want to amplify the voices of women from diverse communities, especially those who feel their power has been stripped away. This is my journey as well, and with every story I tell, I continue to discover my own strength.

Most recently, I wrote and acted in a short comedic film, NAMASTE, which is set to enter the festival circuit this month. I couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter and the opportunity to share this story with audiences.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

We talked a lot about resilience, but this is truly one of the most important qualities I lean on in my journey. The creative industry, whether in film, TV, or business, is filled with rejection, setbacks, and unexpected challenges. Resilience has been my anchor, helping me push forward even when things don’t go as planned.

Another important quality for me is adaptability. No path in this industry is linear. I’ve had to pivot, learn new skills, and step outside of my comfort zone more times than I can count. Whether it was shifting between acting, writing, and producing or learning how to navigate the business side of creative work, adaptability has allowed me to evolve. You have to stay curious and always be open to listen and observe. Sometimes the best way to say something important, is by looking into someone else’s eyes, and listen.

The third quality and maybe the most important one is groundeness. This industry can be overwhelming and it’s easy to lose yourself in the chaos. Staying grounded, knowing who I am, what I stand for, and what truly matters has kept me steady. It’s what allows me to make decisions from a place of clarity rather than desperation.

For those just starting, my advice is to embrace failure as part of the process. I know it’s a cliche but each rejection is truly a learning opportunity. Surround yourself with people that make you feel like your true self with no filters, and always trust your work, which is the best advice I got in acting school.

Before we go, maybe you can tell us a bit about your parents and what you feel was the most impactful thing they did for you?

The most impactful thing my parents did for me was giving me truly unconditional support to pursue whatever makes me happy in life. They made self-confidence a cornerstone of our home, always ensuring I knew they trusted and believed in my ability to make the right choices for myself. At the same time, I always felt their presence behind me, ready to catch me whenever I needed support. Looking back, I realize that, without knowing it, my parents raised me to become an artist. They taught my siblings and me to see people with kind eyes—to look deeper into someone’s gaze and find the things worth loving about them. Never judgment, only listening and embracing. This is to me what art is about. Looking beyond what meets the eye and try to look for the love. When you set aside judgment and embrace a person or a situation as it is, pure storytelling can emerge in the most magical way.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @doronimalka

Image Credits

Ella Ben-Sinai-Lorian
Aya-Bogod