#023 Margaux Aime: From Grief To Grit: A Producer Rebuilds Purpose Through Storytelling

Send us a textA simple mantra drives this conversation and the life behind it: keep it moving. Margot, the founder of True Self Films, shares how losing her grandmother, mother, and husband in three consecutive years forced a complete reset. Stoicism stopped working. Therapy, chosen intentionally without medication through a university program, became the bridge from paralysis to purposeful action. We walk through the moments that rebuilt her support system, from finding people who celebrate her wins to learning how to stagger asks so friends aren’t overwhelmed.From there, Margot flips the script on a fragile entertainment career. After a promising sitcom fell apart, she decided to produce her own work. With smart constraints and a clear vision, she developed Let Go, a two-actor, single-location short that reached Cannes and Venice. That project sparked True Self Films, a production company designed to platform women, confront ageism, and elevate underrepresented voices while setting a new standard on set: fair pay, dignity for crew, and leaders who stay in their lane. It’s a culture built on respect and accountability, not hierarchy.We also explore her flagship feature, Therein Lies Darkness, following Jasmine, a pop star wrestling with addiction, loss, and exploitation while seeking redemption. The story isn’t biographical, yet it reflects Margot’s lived wisdom and the realities many women face in creative industries. She speaks with urgency about building a slate of features, episodics, and documentaries to put her community back to work and to leave a legacy. If you’re navigating grief, trying to access therapy on a budget, or searching for the courage to create your own table, this conversation offers practical steps, hard-won insight, and a spark to keep going.If the story resonated, tap follow, share it with someone who needs momentum, and leave a review—your words help more people find the show and keep it moving.Let's Support Margaux and True Self Films!https://trueselffilms.com/ 🔥Let's Be Friends https://www.facebook.com/share/1EjJ6tMtyk/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.instagram.com/sitaroundthefire.co?igsh=MTN2OTljNTNqYjJwaw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://www.tiktok.com/@sitaroundthefire.co?_t=ZP-8zNMiGL9hl8&_r=1