Conversation with UP and Comer Destiny Faith Nelson, Actor, Writer and Producer

Show Notes

In this episode of "Up and Comers of Hollywood", host Marie Finch interviews award-winning actress, writer, and producer, Destiny Faith Nilsen. Destiny shares her journey in the entertainment industry, including her struggles, perseverance, and how she uses her past in her acting and writing. She discusses her experiences in acting as a child, her move to Los Angeles, and her work in indie films. Destiny also talks about her volunteer work, her hobbies outside of acting, her dream roles, and offers advice for aspiring actors. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, self-confidence, and finding fulfillment outside of one's career.

Chapters

Growing up all over the place[00:01:23]
Destiny talks about her upbringing, moving from place to place, and the challenges of adapting to different communities and lifestyles.

Getting involved in acting [00:02:51]
Destiny shares how she got into acting as a child through modeling and competitions, and how her passion for acting grew in high school.

Overcoming challenges and persevering [00:05:58]
Destiny discusses the tough times she faced, including experiencing homelessness and having to work at a young age, and how she never gave up on her dream of acting.

The journey of writing and acting[00:08:10]
Destiny discusses how she started writing as a child and how she began acting professionally before focusing on writing her own projects.

Writing and directing her own project[00:09:24]
Destiny talks about her decision to write, produce, and direct her own short film called "The Trap" based on a true story from her own life.

Acting and directing dilemma[00:10:24]
Destiny shares her initial desire to star in her own film but ultimately decides to focus on screenwriting and directing, putting her passion for storytelling first.

The journey to Los Angeles [00:16:10]
Destiny discusses her decision to move to Los Angeles, the chal