Meet FREYA ADAMS

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

FREYA, thank you so much for joining us. You are such a positive person and it’s something we really admire and so we wanted to start by asking you where you think your optimism comes from?

I stay optimistic by treating optimism like a practice rather than a fixed personality trait. Every day I choose it intentionally, the same way I choose my morning coffee, because I know it fuels everything I’m building. Whenever things get chaotic — the auditions, the rewrites, the producing hustle — I remind myself I’ve survived far harder things and turned “impossible” into my baseline over and over again. I also keep my world full of creators and dreamers; being surrounded by people who genuinely love the work makes it almost impossible not to feel hopeful. I anchor myself in purpose instead of outcomes, because I can’t control who greenlights what, but I can control the truth and integrity I bring to my characters, my stories, and my company. I let myself be excited, loudly and unapologetically — enthusiasm is rocket fuel for me. And on a practical level, taking care of my body and nervous system keeps me from spiraling; optimism comes easier when you aren’t running on fumes. I’m also someone who believes in reinvention and timing — astrology, intuition, and the idea that expansion comes in waves. It keeps me grounded in the bigger picture. And finally, I celebrate the tiny wins like they’re Sundance laurels and trust that what’s meant for me won’t miss me. That trust makes the entire journey feel lighter, brighter, and honestly, more magical.

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?

Professionally, I’m focused first and foremost on the craft of acting and the kind of roles that stretch me in ways that feel both terrifying and thrilling. I starred in an indie film early in my career, and that spirit has stayed with me — I’m obsessed with characters who are complicated, unapologetically human, and living at some emotional crossroads. What excites me most right now is the range of stories I get to explore: everything from grounded, intimate dramas to bold genre pieces with real emotional cores. I love diving deep into research, physicality, and emotional truth — the work behind the work — because that’s where transformation actually happens. I think what’s special about my path is that I’m building a career around depth rather than speed. I’m not chasing fame; I’m chasing resonance. I want audiences to feel something when they watch me, even if they can’t quite explain why. And I’m in a season where I’m saying yes to roles that scare me a little — that’s where the magic is. I also have a few new acting projects coming up that I’m really proud of, including collaborations with filmmakers I deeply admire, and they’re giving me the space to push into new territory emotionally and artistically. At the end of the day, I’m just committed to telling the most honest, layered stories I can — and growing with every role.

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

Looking back, the three qualities that shaped my journey the most were emotional stamina, a real obsession with craft, and learning how to build community. Emotional stamina — that ability to stay grounded and keep believing in yourself through the ups, downs, and plot twists — became the foundation for everything else. Craft obsession mattered just as much; focusing on getting better, studying performances, putting myself on tape, and treating the work like the one thing I can fully control made every opportunity feel intentional instead of accidental. And honestly, community was the quiet superpower. Nothing in this industry happens alone, so learning to show up for people, collaborate generously, and build relationships with care changed the entire trajectory of my career.
For anyone early in their journey: treat your confidence like a muscle you actually train, feed your craft like it’s oxygen, and invest in the humans around you. Those three things will take you further than any shortcut ever will.

Do you think it’s better to go all in on our strengths or to try to be more well-rounded by investing effort on improving areas you aren’t as strong in?

I’m a big believer in going all in on my strengths. Any time I try to force myself into being perfectly well-rounded, I end up diluting the very thing that makes my work feel alive. But when I lean into what I naturally do well — the instincts, the quirks, the point of view that already feels sharp — everything flows. I’ve seen it in my own career: the more I tried to shape-shift into what I thought the industry wanted, the more it felt like wearing someone else’s shoes. The moment I started trusting my voice and choosing roles that aligned with my instincts, everything accelerated. And honestly, I just like growth that feels joyful, not punishing. When I lead with my strengths, my weaker areas organically rise to meet the moment. It’s like momentum does half the work for me.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @officialfreyaadams
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freya-adams-fa/

Image Credits

photo by Cathryn Farnsworth