#32 From Gifted to Greatness: Sabaah Folayan on Risk, Resilience & Reinvention

On this episode of We Rest on Sundays, I sit down with the brilliant Sabaah Folayan, writer, director, and creative force behind the acclaimed documentaries Whose Streets? and Look At Me: XXXTentacion.Sabaah shares her journey from being labeled a "gifted" child in public school to feeling behind in the private school system, a humbling transition that ultimately fueled her creative resilience. We talk about what it means to reinvent yourself, how she cultivated confidence to quit her job after making just $1,500/month, and why betting on yourself in your 20s can unlock your most powerful growth.From playing Division I basketball at Columbia to preparing for her MFA at UCLA, Sabaah’s story is a masterclass in embracing uncertainty, rejecting Plan B, and honoring your calling as an artist.This conversation is packed with real wisdom, honest reflection, and encouragement for anyone navigating the creative grind.