Meet Sardia Robinson

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Sardia Robinson. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Sardia, thank you so much for opening up with us about some important, but sometimes personal topics. One that really matters to us is overcoming Imposter Syndrome because we’ve seen how so many people are held back in life because of this and so we’d really appreciate hearing about how you overcame Imposter Syndrome.

I overcame imposter syndrome by learning to trust the receipts of my own life. For a long time, I felt like I was stepping into rooms I had to “earn” my way into. But the truth is, my journey, from Jamaica to Chicago to Los Angeles, from a one-woman show to writing and producing, is the qualification. Imposter syndrome still whispers sometimes, but I learned to answer it with: My work ethic is not to sit around waiting for permission. I build what I dream.
My lived experience. No one else can tell my story the way I can.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

I’m a storyteller, an actress, writer, director, and producer, focused on bringing Caribbean-American and immigrant stories to the screen with honesty and heart. Through my company, MarvaJoy Productions, I create work rooted in legacy and real lived experience. Right now, I’m in pre-production for my feature film “From a Yardie to a Yankee,” based on my award-winning one-woman show. It follows my journey from Jamaica to America and explores resilience, identity, and survival. I’m also developing a crime drama series, “Valentine,” and expanding into children’s literature with my new book, “Dyslexic Me.” What excites me most is turning personal truth into art that inspires, empowers, and gives voice to communities often overlooked. Everything I create is about honoring where I come from and opening doors for others to tell their stories, too.

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

Growing up in Jamaica, immigrating to the U.S., and navigating this industry taught me to push through challenges that would break others. Resilience allowed me to keep going, audition after audition, rewrite after rewrite, setback after setback. Build resilience by showing up for yourself daily. Don’t wait for motivation, create routine, discipline, and faith that carry you even on the hard days. I’ve always understood the power of story, how one person’s truth can open the hearts of many. That instinct helped me turn my life into art, from From a Yardie to a Yankee to my upcoming work. Pay attention to your life. Write things down. Notice the details. The most powerful stories come from real experiences, not perfection. Independent filmmaking requires creativity beyond the script, problem-solving, producing, stretching dollars, building teams, and finding ways when the way isn’t obvious. Resourcefulness became one of my greatest strengths. Advice: Start where you are with what you have. Learn every corner of your craft, including budgeting, camera, directing, and editing. The more you know, the stronger and more confident you become. For anyone just starting: Believe your voice matters. Take small steps every day. And treat your journey like something worthy, not someday, but right now.

If you knew you only had a decade of life left, how would you spend that decade?

I’d travel more and reconnect with the places that shaped me. I’d spend as much time as possible with my children and grandchildren, making memories they can hold on to long after I’m gone.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.marvajoyproductions.com
• Instagram: @aidras
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sardiam
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sardia-robinson-866a939/
• Other: www.sardiarobinson.com
  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2430882/

Image Credits

Yellowbelly, LA