Meet Ginger Renee

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

Hi Ginger, so happy to have you on the platform and I think our readers are in for a treat because you’ve got such an interesting story and so much insight and wisdom. So, let’s start with a topic that is relevant to everyone, regardless of industry etc. What do you do for self-care and how has it impacted you?

Well, my OG friends would tell you I’ve been a self-care queen since middle school, but I’ve definitely elevated my game. As a millennial, coming from the stereotypical generation of workaholics, taking time for self-care keeps me grounded. And staying grounded keeps me motivated and energized to be productive. My top self-care habits are:

• Eating Organic – 80%+ of the food I buy is organic to keep pesticides out of my endocrine system and minimize toxins in my body, which means less stress to manage

• Exercise – This has become non-negotiable; I get my endorphins at least 6 days a week for anywhere from 20 minutes to 3 hours. On days I workout I feel better, have more energy and am cheerier

• Facials – Twice a week I’ll DIY facials at home with some red-light therapy, cold roller, masks, steam, mini massage, maybe nano current, etc. At night its such a sacred process to wind down and feel fresh skin right before bed

• Sleep – Game changer, this is the real fountain of youth and self-care. I like to get 9-10 hours (the only exception is when I’m on set)

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

It’s been an exciting year, diving deeper into the industry as an actor, writer and producer. I booked my first SAG commercial with A-list Hollywood talent and have been in front of some really inspiring Casting Directors.

I’m also in pre-production for my latest short film about the deaf community. It fuels a new era of films, spotlighting an underrepresented community with deaf talent thriving both in front of and behind the camera. ATTN: Anyone in the deaf/ASL community, if you’re interested in being a part dm me!

Additionally, this fall, I star as the lead in two feature films coming out, and I’m currently writing another short highlighting the indigenous community. The life of an artist is one of consistently discovering who you are and how you can use that clarity to bring stories to life.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

1. Be Emotionally Available – In a scene, letting yourself feel all the emotions and be vulnerable is the trick to impact the audience. Figuring out how to access all the emotions in the body can be a process, I recommend voice and movement work to explore where the emotions exist. The Alexander Technique is a great starting point.

2. Find the Trends – This is a business of opinions; however there are trends in headshots, self-tape setups, audition tones, email pitches, etc. Watch self-tapes that book, explore headshot websites by market, research everything and begin to apply those trends to your own body of work.

3. Ask for Help – Enough said.

Before we go, maybe you can tell us a bit about your parents and what you feel was the most impactful thing they did for you?

My parents are my biggest supporters. They always said, “as long as you can support yourself, you can do anything.” They’re the first to watch my films and help me celebrate every audition or red carpet.

Growing up we moved every few years – my dad was in the military – which meant starting from scratch every city. This instilled a high degree of independence and adventure at a young age. For an entrepreneurial career like acting, being independent lets you take 100% responsibility for yourself and your actions to reach your career dreams. “I was always going to let someone down so I decided it wouldn’t be me.” –Unknown

Contact Info:

• Website: https://IMDb.me/gingerrenee
• Instagram: gingerrenee__

Image Credits

@michaelshelford
@joefunkphotography