Welcoming myself
Alana J, Actor, Comedian, Teacher & MFA <> Substack
Hello and welcome to my substack.
I’m not exactly sure what a substack is, but I do like to stack money and “sub” on Twitter so it seems like a good fit.
I’m just kidding.
I have no money, but I’ve been told to lie to the universe about it until I do, so,
“I receive money easily and abundantly.”
You can have that one. It’s a lot more fun to say it when you make it a rap. I love me a good rapfirmation.
What you need to know about me other than I lie to improve my life and rap my affirmations:
I’m an actor, stand-up comedian and teacher.
I have a podcast called ACT Up With Alana J The show consists of raw conversations with some of my favorite creative humans in hopes for you to learn, laugh, and level up. It’s available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
I’ve performed in NYC, NJ, Pennsylvania, Hawaii, Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, London and Edinburgh.
I’ve been seen on CBS, STARZ, BET and Investigation Discovery.
In 2018, I was one of 9 US Finalists chosen for the ABC Discovers Digital Talent Competition.
I have not had any alcohol since May 2017.
I’m a Certified Personal Trainer, Female Fitness Specialist and currently earning my Pre and PostNatal Certification.
I’m an eating disorder survivor.
I have a BA in Economics and Journalism from Rutgers University and a MFA in Acting from Lousiana State University. Rutgers, Rah and Geaux Tigers!
I love teaching and being a resource for people to improve their lives whether it’s through acting or fitness.
I believe growth as an actor and growth as a human are the same.
Those are the main nuggets you need to know about this Thicken Nugget, which is a term I refer to myself as because I’m bite-sized, thick, and made of chicken.
Shall I call my followers “nuggets”, or is it giving cannibal? Let me know in the comments. Is there a “comments”? Knock it off, I’m learning over here!
Yesterday was my birthday and it reminded me how fast time is flying - “tempus fugit” means “time flies” in Latin if you’re in need of a party trick - and how much I need and want to tell my story, even as it is being written.
So I came here to start sharing nuggets of my life.
Bite-sized, digestable nuggets that won’t overwhelm me and hopefully not underwhelm you.
Let’s start with hello, check out my podcast, and take it from there, shall we?
Happy to be here, and if you’re in the Metaverse, feel free to give me a follow @alanaj.tv, and the podcast at @actupwithaj