Meet Sean Alan Mazur

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

Hi Sean Alan, appreciate you sitting with us today to share your wisdom with our readers. So, let’s start with resilience – where do you get your resilience from?

My resilience comes from a life that has tested me at every stage. I was the first child of a teen mother, entered foster care, and was adopted into a physically and emotionally abusive home. After that adoption disrupted, I was re-adopted at age 11. Growing up as a queer Black man in rural, conservative Idaho meant navigating spaces where I rarely saw myself reflected or accepted. Later, I came out while serving in a very masculine military environment, which brought its own challenges and heartbreaks.
Then in 2022, I lost both of my half-sisters within two months of each other. Even though we’d been separated when we were young, they were still a big part of my life. Each of them left behind a young daughter, and it really drove home how unexpectedly cruel life can be.
But even with all of that, I learned to keep moving forward. I realized that surviving wasn’t just about me. It was about creating a path for others. I stay focused because I want kids growing up in circumstances like mine to see that their dreams are valid and possible. Kids like my nieces, who will grow up without their mothers.
My life has taught me that hardship can shape you without defining you, and that purpose can grow out of pain. Honestly, my lived experience is the greatest asset I have, and it fuels everything I do.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

I’m an actor and a writer. Most of my acting credits are in dramatic work, but as a writer I’m especially drawn to dramedy and rom-coms. Those are stories that balance humor with heart and still say something meaningful. I have a couple projects I’m really excited about that will move into production when the timing is right as well as when we find the right home for them.
I recently wrapped as the lead in an incredible film that feels very timely, even though it’s set in 2009. I’m also in post-production on a short film that I helped produce, which has been a great experience in expanding the ways I can contribute to storytelling.
Overall, I’m drawn to projects that are bold and that uplift voices that are often socially or politically sidelined. That’s the kind of work that inspires me, and that’s the lane I’m committed to building in.

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?

First, resilience. My life has thrown a lot at me, and learning how to keep moving forward, without letting hardship harden me, has shaped everything I am. It isn’t about being tough all the time. It’s about allowing yourself to adapt, to feel, and to get back up with intention. I recommend surrounding yourself with people who fuel you and your ambition.
Second, self-awareness. Understanding who I am, what environments I thrive in, and what I truly want out of my career has guided every meaningful decision I’ve made. Self-awareness gives you alignment, and alignment gives you momentum. “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron has been a crucial tool in my journey of self-awareness and alignment.
And third, curiosity. Whether it’s acting, writing, or producing, my career has grown because I stayed open to new experiences, new perspectives, and new ways of telling stories. Curiosity keeps your work honest and keeps you from getting stuck. Experiment, ask questions, and be open to failure.
My advice overall is just to be a good person and put in the work. These are things that build long lasting relationships. Someone is always watching.

What’s been one of your main areas of growth this year?

My biggest area of growth over the past 12 months has been working on my patience and learning not to let stress take over my life. In this industry so much is outside of our control. Projects move at their own pace, timelines shift, and rejection is frequent. What changed for me was realizing that patience isn’t passive. It’s an active choice to trust the process, protect your energy, and stay focused on what you can control. Over the last year, I’ve gotten much better at slowing down and letting Jesus take the wheel.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.seanalanmazur.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanalanmazur

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Kai Wilkinson
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