the ability to hear “no” without falling apart
Rejection never crushed her because real life had already given her far tougher lessons. In the late 1990s, she booked her first television role—an appearance on Law & Order in the episode “Disciple.” It wasn’t a starring role, but it was enough to get noticed, enough to show she belonged in front of a camera. From there, the jobs kept coming. Slowly. Steadily. Quietly.
She took guest roles, commercials, and supporting parts. She soaked up every moment on set, learned from every director, and treated each opportunity as a step forward—even when the steps were small.Continue reading…
