Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Celene Daniels. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Celene, great to have you with us today and excited to have you share your wisdom with our readers. Over the years, after speaking with countless do-ers, makers, builders, entrepreneurs, artists and more we’ve noticed that the ability to take risks is central to almost all stories of triumph and so we’re really interested in hearing about your journey with risk and how you developed your risk-taking ability.
I am very impulsive, so when I get the chance to jump onto something new I do it without any inhibition. I am in my 20s and discovered when taking a risk it is important to do your diligence in closing out your previous chapter. Whether that be a job, internship, or relationship. I have quit plenty of part-time jobs to discover my artistry. It comes at a cost, I may not be making as much money as I may want or I may have to rely on my support system more heavily than I like to.
Most importantly, would the risk allow me to evolve into a better version of myself? I make it my mission to develop new skills to live a life as a stable artist. I don’t believe in being a “struggling artist” as my goal.
Working to quit a job to jump to an acting gig to find a job to leave again to hop back onto another gig looks awful on a resume and becomes played out. As I look to my 30s I need a more stable income that can provide me the flexibility to be an artist. So, I am always willing to take risks to learn something new because I desire more for myself. So, when taking risks I close out my old chapter just like breaking up with an ex. No one said breakups are easy, but I know I am better off without them or it. I stay optimistic by keeping my faith knowing that God has something better for me and I have to be ready to receive it.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
I am very expressive with my artistry the special thing that comes with being so expressive is that I inspire others to do the same. I operate from a raw authentic place I may become more polished with age. Honesty is my strength I don’t look to imitate another artist because that would no longer make me unique. In my current stage, I am finding my voice doing open mics for comedy and poetry and shooting visual media for short scenes I’ve written on a little to no budget. I also model to create thought-provoking photos. As a baby blogger, I write pieces that express my poetry or moments because even if I don’t have a large audience I never know who may relate. As I am developing my brand my core value is honesty.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
My faith in God is unwavering the lord has placed me in rooms I have never dreamed to exist.
Culture/history is my primary source of enlightenment, knowledge of the past brings
insight to the future. As I was told ” There is nothing new under the sun.”
Trusting my intuition has been a pivotal development as an artist, learning never to doubt it.
My advice would be to find a higher calling whatever that may be to you, something more powerful than man.
To help guide you to discover your true purpose. Be fearless and be bold!
What is the number one obstacle or challenge you are currently facing and what are you doing to try to resolve or overcome this challenge?
My current challenge is finding my audience people who want to be a part of my realness. Most people enjoy faking it and looking alike. I am just trying to relate to the real ones. Being real can make you an outcast but I am beginning to love being the underdog. I am discovering that I upset those who don’t walk in their truth placing me at the center of their conversations in a disheartening way. It can be the people the closest to you who dim your light. I fear God, and not man so, I keep my head up. Thank you BOLD JOURNEY!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.celenedaniels.com
- Instagram: celenexpress
- Youtube: celenexpress
Image Credits
by Anna Santos
by Mahreal Boutros
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