Anna Akana

This week, writer and actor, Anna Akana enters the chat. We talk about comedy and grief and how both impacted each other, especially after her little sister's tragic suicide.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/gil get on your way to being your best self.MERCH: https://bit.ly/gilmerchCREDITS:Host & Executive Producer - Gil KrugerExecutive Producer - Zac Stuart-PontierProduced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Diamond MPrint ProductionsPost-production Sound - Chris HenryTheme Song & Ad Break Music - Austin ArcherShow Artwork - Stephanie Hall MarinAdditional Music - Slip.stream - https://www.slip.stream/?fpr=gilly (affiliate)

Anna Akana is an actress and writer. As an actor, she was the lead and executive producer of the Emmy-nominated Youth & Consequences and can be seen starring in the upcoming sequel to 47 Ronin. As a writer, she's developing her bestselling book at HBO Max titled So Much with Diablo Cody showrunning and Jim Parsons executive producing. She's also in development at Netflix, adapting a graphic novel from Dark Horse Comics.  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Anna Akana ⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4331196/ ⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/annaakana/?hl=en ⌲ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/annaakana ⌲ Website: https://annaakana.com/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ The Moving Spotlight Podcast ⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264 ⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27 ⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight ⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #AnnaAkana #Marvel #47ronin #darkhorsecomics  #hbomax #YouTube #Comedian #AntMan #Cats  #Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife #Believe #Success #Inspiration #Writer #screenwriting  #Netflix #Hulu #Amazon #HBO #AppleTV #Showtime  #Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film #YourBestBadActing #Content #CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-moving-spotlight/support

This week we welcome actors/directors/YouTubers Anna Akana and Philip Wang as they enlighten us on the history of racism against Asians, share their personal experiences, and discuss changes we need to make in society to stop anti-Asian hate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's up veggie nuggets! For this week's episode, I chat with the super inspiring and MULTI-TALENTED Anna Akana! She is amazing and has some really good insight on everything from acting, filmmaking, music, writing, comedy and mental health! 

Last year, I opened up on Growth Minds talking about losing my Aunt to suicide when I was 15. A friend linked me to a YouTube video from Anna Akana, who lost her little sister to suicide when she was 17. Coincidentally, both were from the same city in Japan. And both were gone too soon.  The unfortunate reality is that seeking mental help is far too stigmatized in our society. Asian-Americans are 3x less likely to seek help than other Americans, and you can see why after hearing Anna’s personal experience. With the surprising event that unfolded this week, Anna’s story is another reminder to us all that life is fragile, and we can lose the ones we love at any point. But this isn’t an entirely sad story. While Anna shares that she didn’t laugh for years after her sister died, you’ll hear plenty of laughs in our ‘off-the-rails’ conversation. From dating as a bisexual, relationship tips, dealing with your depression to rediscovering your self-identity when you feel lost - we go through it all. This was a fun one. Hope you enjoy. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and a rating on our Spotify show? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/38bZNAY Listen on Apple Podcast: https://buff.ly/2PycRL1 Listen on Spotify: https://bit.ly/growth-minds Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/heyseankim Learn Spanish by speaking it for free: https://www.jumpspeak.com Past guests on Growth Minds include: Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad Poor Dad), Steve Aoki, Robert Greene, Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Steven Gundry, Neil deGrasse Tyson (StarTalk),  Dennis Rodman, Wim Hof, Robin Sharma, Vanessa Van Edwards, King Bach, Daniel Pink, Dr. William Davis, Doctor Mike, Lewis Howes (School of Greatness), Tom Bilyeu (Impact Theory), Andrew Yang, Dr. Paul Conti, Charles Hoskinson (Ethereum), Dr. Drew (After Dark), Jo Koy, Jordan Belfort (Wolf of Wall Street), Gad Saad, Adam Carolla, Louis the Child, Vishen Lakhiani (Mindvalley), Bret Weinstein (DarkHorse Podcast), James Nestor, Dave Rubin, Scott Adams (Real Coffee with Scott Adams), Dave Asprey (Bulletproof Coffee), Gabby Reece, Rich Roll, James Altucher, R3hab, and more.

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On this episode of On Purpose, I sat down with Anna Akana. Anna is an American actress, filmmaker, musician, author, and comedian. She is most known for her massive presence on YouTube. Anna’s experience losing her 13-year-old sister to suicide when she 17 taught her that ultimately age is a gift that comes with wisdom. She's destigmatizing the way we feel about mental health issues & reminding us that we are not alone and your voice matters to at-least one person. Text Jay Shetty 310-997-4177

YouTuber, livestreamer, and actress, Sonia Elsie regularly churns out awesome content about veganism, beauty, and popular culture. And she ALSO has a vlog AND an ASMR channel! It’s really cool how Sonia shares her life with so many people... And one particular person has inspired Sonia Elsie. That's actress, filmmaker, singer, musician, author, comedian, and YouTuber herself, the super talented Anna Akana. instagram.com/sonia.elsie Sonia's YouTube channel peoplewelovepodcast.com

Emmy nominated actress, producer, filmmaker, writer and musician, Anna Akana, is thrilled to unveil her debut music project. She has released the music video to her debut single, “Intervention,” from her forthcoming album, Casualty, expected later this year.Anna says, “Casualty is an album about overcoming, and the first single ‘Intervention’ is about finally facing a decade long battle I've had with alcohol.”On her debut album, Anna Akana takes an unapologetic and uncompromising look at all the battles she’s faced throughout her life, from depression to abuse to toxic relationships. But with the same unstoppable spirit and magnetic presence she’s shown in her self-driven career as an actress, producer, filmmaker, and writer—as well as a social media superstar whose YouTube channel boasts over 2.5 million subscribers—Akana turns all that pain into a message of strength and self-empowerment.Akana is tapping into her filmmaking ingenuity to create videos for each song she plans to release this year. Keep a look out for more music and tour dates to be announced soon.Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpop See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

She’s an actress, singer, author, and comedian. You may have seen her in Marvel’s “Ant Man,” or on her YouTube channel with 2.6M subscribers. In this episode of IMPAULSIVE, Anna reveals her feelings about Logan’s infamous Japan video, SNLs firing of Shane McGillis, Cancel Culture, the veil of religion, and more... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.