Ep. 28 - Balance Doesn't Exist, Directing Indies vs. TV, and Navigating the Dark Times with Tessa Blake (Part 2)

Host Danielle Savre continues her deep dive with powerhouse director Tessa Blake in Part 2 of their conversation, shifting the lens directly onto Tessa’s personal life and career trajectory. Tessa opens up about her journey from theater to TV directing, her rules for survival on set, and why she firmly believes work life balance does not exist. She shares an intimate look behind the scenes of her feature film If I Tell You, starring Carol Kane, discussing the grit required for independent filmmaking, navigating dark seasons, and how deep family themes of hope and resilience inspire her work. It is an inspiring discussion on hard work, humility, and making stories that say something profound about who we are as human beings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices