I’m an overachiever in general, but especially in matters of the heart. For family, friends and colleagues I will always go above and beyond, do whatever I can ’til I’m all dried up and there’s nothing left. This doesn’t make for a secure ego, or for a confident woman. In fact, it highlights insecurities, makes you feel under appreciated, and emotionally and physically drains you. Now I’m not saying ditch the helpful attitude, or to be unkind and stop giving to people. No not at all. What I am simply suggesting is to add your name to the list of…
Author: Anastasia Washington
Anastasia Washington
Anastasia Washington is an actress, writer, producer, director, curvy positive model, and I’m sure there’s some other things she does. You can listen in to her awesome podcasts “Legion of Leia”, “Nerd Up or Shut Up”, “Its Probably Aliens”, “Geek Girl Social Club”, “Nerds in Lala Land” on iTunes and more! With over 30 years in the biz as an actor, performer, comedian, singer, she brings the honesty and laughs. You can follow her on twitter at @AnastasiaW on instagram at @Anastasiawash and on her hilarious Youtube Channel Anastationtv! Or head on over to www.anastasiawashington.com for all things Anastasia.
Growing up I knew my family was a bit different. People think, you were born and raised in Los Angeles how could you ever not be accepted. Racism doesn’t live here. Alas they are severely wrong. In a city where you are categorized and rated on castability, it may not be outward racism, although I’ve experienced my fair share of that, but imagine a plight of someone who can check multiple boxes. The question of, what are you, is a common one for me. And usually I have a sassy response like, human, black Irish, or whatever riff comes to…
Comic con has a new trend. What is it? It’s Girl Power. That’s right, its finally trending to be a strong woman in charge of her own destiny. And no place was this more evident then at the “Spark Your Creativity” panel produced and moderated by Stephanie Pressman. As a producer and writer of my own destiny myself, it was amazing to hear stories of the battlefield, of not wanting to be defined, but instead wanting to create and push boundaries. These women are my people. Going through the same struggles, and just like me making things happen despite hearing…
You’ve gone through the program. You’ve got the handy dandy certified certificate of validation. Now… what? Or maybe you’re just starting out and you want to make the best of your improv experience. Being a woman in comedy is tough. And having a class to go to is a great crutch. A crutch that is worth continuing and here’s why! Two very important things happen when you continue to get yourself to a class. One, you learn a new skill, method, or school of thought. And two, it’s a giant network expansion. And we all know it’s who you know.…
The industry can be a cold place. Sometimes it seems like you can’t truly know who your friends are. Or that your friends are actually frenemies. I am lucky in my life to have some true friends. But being born and raised in the great city of Los Angeles I have certainly seen my fair share of frenemies. You can choose to let them hurt you. Define you. Move you in the wrong direction. Or as Monty Python sang. You can ” always look on the bright side of life”. Here are some pros to having frenemies in your life and…