Episode 3: You Can be Loved Just as You Are
Guest: Luciana Faulhaber
Luciana Faulhaber is a first generation Latinx-American actress, activist and filmmaker. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Luciana came to the US with an academic scholarship to study at Fordham University, where she graduated summa cum laude, and later continued her education in international politics at Columbia Graduate School. Now a working actress based in Los Angeles, Luciana has acted alongside the likes of Robert Downey Jr., Sir Ben Kingsley, Jennifer Lopez, Ted Danson, and Justin Chambers to name a few. She produces/ writes/ directs original content as an outlet to provide opportunities to emerging artists of all cultural backgrounds. Her first Feature, Don’t Look, received 6 award nominations and 4 wins in the festival circuit. Luciana is currently working on a set of 4 short films that bring to light social issues to raise consciousness and a docuseries about female empowerment and the sexual revolution in the United States. Luciana also works as an influencer using her platform to discuss issues of equal pay, immigration and overcoming hardship.
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On this episode of The Girl Powerful Podcast Tedi and Sonya Serge welcome Luciana Faulhaber, a first generation Latinx-American actress, activist and filmmaker. Tedi, Sonya, and Luciana discuss motivation based off of your life story, Luciana's short film "Homeless" and her actual work with the homeless in real life. Also discussed, the forward movement of the world when it comes to diversity, building inner power and self worth, and Luciana's documentary on women's liberation.
1:56
What was Luciana like when she was 12?
6:58
When did Luciana discover that she wanted to be an actor?
11:11
The Meisner technique, and processing trauma.
17:35
Using your story as a motivator and when can you detach yourself from an old story that no longer serves you.
24:35
Luciana Faulhaber: "I think what's important for young girls especially is to learn that you can be loved just as you are."
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Why does Luciana pick projects with such deep meaning instead of fluffy tv shows?
28:48
Luciana discusses her short film "Homeless" and her work with the homeless in real life.
35:54
Luciana's new documentary about women's liberation, women's rights, sexuality in America and the correlation between sexuality and destruction in terms of politics and real life.
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Does Luciana believe that the world is moving forward to be more diverse together?
43:48
Luciana came spoke at the Girl Powerful Summit last month and had the tween/teen girl guests write about their feelings in I am poems.
50:48
What are some tips on how to build your inner power and find your worth?
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Girl Powerful Card: Write a quote that inspires you and put it somewhere that you always see.
57:55
What is a short term goal that Luciana has and what will we see from her in the future?
Available for download on iTunes, Spotify and Stitcher. Girl Powerful Podcast with Sonya and Tedi Serge.
