We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Arianna Wellmoney. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Arianna below.
Arianna, so many exciting things to discuss, we can’t wait. Thanks for joining us and we appreciate you sharing your wisdom with our readers. So, maybe we can start by discussing optimism and where your optimism comes from?
I like to think that I am a pretty optimistic person – I always try to see the silver lining, even in the darkest of situations. I think I have developed this skill from my family. We are all hard workers but we also joke around a lot and try to find humor in every day life struggles.
Each and every one of my family member is unique in their own way but we all have in common the idea that you can always make your day better by just wanting it . This particular skill has helped me a lot, especially being in the acting business where you are very prone to rejections and “no”s everyday.
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 am an actress from Italy based in NYC! I love being a foreigner and learning new things everyday – I have wanted to move to the United States since I was a child so being here everyday, in the big Apple, working towards my dreams as an actor is truly a dream come true.
I have loved incorporating my culture in some of the roles I have done – for example, I was recently in a few episodes of “Dave’s Retro Video Lab” where I said a few funny expressions in Italian. It was super cool to be asked about it by the director, David Distinti.
In other news, this upcoming January and February 2023 I will be playing “Joan” in Peter Rowan’s new play called “Dance Club”, debuting at the Chain Theater as part of their Winter One Act Festival. I am super thrilled!
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
I am very proud of myself for developing my English communication and writing skills so early in my life – when I moved to the US at the age of 19, I was already fluent because of the endless hours spent watching movies and tv shows and interviews in English. I also attended a high school with a very competitive and demanding program, which helped me develop an eager attitude and hard working skills.
However, one advice I would give to someone wanting to be an artist is to also dedicate time for self care and for a hobby that has nothing to do with their career. Leaning on the mindset of wanting to be successful is great but everyone deserves some time to devote to things that do not impact your craft, so that when you are not getting auditions or the roles that you want, you can find happiness in other hobbies in life. Mine is definitely gaming – it has no end besides having fun and distracting myself!
Any advice for folks feeling overwhelmed?
As an immigrant artist trying to “make it” in New York City – I definitely get overwhelmed when my schedule fills up and I feel pulled from a thousand different directions.
My advice to myself and others is – breathing – of course, but also, finding something that grounds you. Whether that is a hobby or a social media break, or a phone call with a friend. Even when I am chasing my dreams, sometimes life can feel a bit heavy or things can get hard to deal with: friendships, work/life balance, money, the city you live in… It is so important to remember that we are humans with complex feelings and emotions and even when we are doing things we love, it is okay to not be okay and wanting to take a step back.
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