Jonna Capone on Life, Lessons & Legacy

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Jonna Capone. Check out our conversation below.

Jonna, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
I’m being called to stop shrinking.

To stop apologizing for the space I take up, the voice I carry, the dreams I dare to hold. I’m being called to live out loud — authentically, unapologetically, and rooted in the woman I’ve fought hard to become.

For so long, I softened myself to feel safe. I made myself smaller to fit rooms that were never meant to contain me. But now, I feel a deeper pull… to honor my story, my resilience, my growth — and to stand proudly in the truth of where I’ve come from.

I’m being called to trust that my authenticity is not too much — it is my power. To believe that my journey deserves celebration, not quiet survival. To open my hands to the blessings I once felt unworthy of and finally say: I am ready.

Ready to take up space.
Ready to be seen.
Ready to receive.

And most of all, ready to be me — fully.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Jonna E. Capone, and I am a multi-passionate creative, performer, and entrepreneur who thrives at the intersection of storytelling, strategy, and self-expression. I wear many hats — actor, influencer, personal trainer, content creator, and brand strategist — but at the heart of everything I do is a commitment to empowering others to step into their fullest, most confident selves.

My brand is rooted in authenticity, resilience, and unapologetic visibility. I’ve built my career by saying yes to evolution — from transforming my own health and mindset, to helping others cultivate confidence through fitness, media, and personal branding. Whether I’m creating content, collaborating with national brands, coaching clients, or performing on stage, I bring passion, intention, and heart into every space I enter.

What makes my work unique is that I don’t believe in shrinking to fit a mold. I believe in taking up space, embracing every chapter of the journey, and turning both struggle and growth into power. My story is one of reinvention, courage, and purpose — proof that you can honor your past while boldly building something new.

Right now, I’m focused on expanding and growing my presence in film and television, and partnering with brands that align with confidence, self-worth, and transformation. My mission is simple but powerful: to inspire others to become the strongest, most authentic version of themselves — inside and out.

Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
My earliest memory of feeling truly powerful was the first time I stepped onto a stage.

There was something electric about that moment — the lights, the quiet anticipation, the way the world seemed to melt away as soon as I found my mark. I wasn’t nervous in the way you’d expect. I felt alive. Seen. Like I had finally found a place where my voice, my emotions, and my presence weren’t just allowed — they were celebrated.

For the first time, I understood what it meant to take up space without apology. To express myself fully. To tell a story and feel it echo back through the audience. That moment planted a seed of confidence that has stayed with me throughout my life and career — a reminder that my power lives in my presence, my authenticity, and my ability to connect.

That first time on stage wasn’t just a performance — it was the beginning of me realizing who I was meant to be.

What’s something you changed your mind about after failing hard?
For a long time, I believed that if something didn’t work out — especially in relationships — it meant I wasn’t enough. I thought failure was a reflection of my worth, instead of simply a part of being human.

After being hurt, misunderstood, and walking through some really painful breakups, I had to learn the hard way that love isn’t supposed to feel like survival. And when I found myself alone in New York, trying to rebuild a life while nursing a broken heart, I realized something important — resilience isn’t about pretending you’re unbreakable. It’s about allowing yourself to fall apart and still choosing to stand back up.

I changed my mind about what strength looks like. I used to think it meant enduring, pushing through, staying silent. Now I know it means setting boundaries, choosing myself, and giving myself the grace to start over — even when it’s messy and imperfect.

Failing hard taught me that reinvention isn’t weakness. It’s courage. And that sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is begin again — softer, wiser, and more honest than before.

Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
My closest friends would probably say what matters most to me is connection — real, meaningful, soulful connection. I care deeply about the people in my life and the way they feel when they’re around me. I’m someone who shows up, who remembers the little things, who celebrates big wins and sits beside them in hard moments.

They’d also say that growth truly matters to me — emotionally, creatively, spiritually. I’m always striving to become a better version of myself, not just for me but for the people I love and the life I’m building. I believe in doing things with heart, intention, and honesty, whether it’s my career, my relationships, or my personal healing.

And above all, they’d say that authenticity matters to me. That I care about being real, leading with compassion, and creating spaces where others feel safe to be fully themselves too.

Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope the story people tell about me isn’t about accomplishments or titles, but about how I made them feel.

That I was warm. That I made people feel safe, seen, and genuinely cared for. I hope they remember the way I laughed too big, loved too deeply, and created moments that felt like home — whether that was in a rehearsal room, a gym, a quiet conversation, or a spontaneous adventure.

If anything, I hope they say I helped them believe in themselves a little more. That I reminded them of their light when they couldn’t see it. That I inspired them to tell their stories, pursue their dreams, or be gentler with their own hearts.

I don’t need to be remembered as extraordinary. Just as someone who lived with love, left behind connection, and made the world feel a little softer, a little braver, and a little more alive because I was here.

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Image Credits
Shannon Alicki Creative-photographer (CT)
Alex Valderana Photos-Photographer (NYC)
Greg-M76photo-photographer (NYC)
Milford Arts Council-photographer (CT)
Mojoes Gym photographer (CT)

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