#227 - Dopesick's Arischa Conner on Addictions, Family and Pursuing Your Dreams

Watch Arischa star in her new BET+ show "Christmas Ringer" in winter 2023!0:00 Intro / How Arischa and the Shaws connected1:15 Arischa's background, "Misery is Optional"2:35 How Arischa draws inspiration, character acting6:28 Arischa getting the part for Dopesick14:30 Arischa on finding hope in addiction19:00 Arischa's connection to the feelings as an actress22:22 Arischa on turning 50 and pursuing her dreams27:40 Arischa Conner's family, her single pastor dad, and her sister's cancer32:00 Arischa's on compassion, hope and positivity36:00 Arischa on teaching and coaching38:30 Arischa's new shows 2023 and 202441:44 Arischa on discovering her voice, from touring and singing to acting46:20 Arischa: "you're the star of your own show!"46:55 Wrap-up