From MS Diagnosis to Award-Winning Filmmaker | Cassidy Kryyger’s Story

What do you do when the traditional path doesn’t work for you? You make your own damn path.In this episode of Tell Me About It, Cassidy Krygger opens up about launching her own production company, managing MS, and growing a viral Hollywood nostalgia brand.We also explore how Kryyger accidentally built a 270,000-follower Instagram presence that caught the attention of Ariana Grande, Ryan Reynolds, and other major Hollywood celebrities. She shares the reality of managing a degenerative disease while running multiple businesses, why she refuses to let sympathy define her story, and how she made a conscious decision to fight rather than surrender.This conversation proves that your worst days can become the foundation for your best work - if you're willing to take charge of your own life and create something meaningful with the time you have.Tune in to discover:✅How Cassidy transitioned from acting to filmmaking and built her own production company✅The story behind Daisy, her award-winning short film based on real family history✅What it’s really like to go viral and grow an Instagram page to over 270K followers✅Tips on building a niche brand and attracting celebrity attention on social media✅Managing anxiety, grief, and health challenges while still pursuing a creative career✅Why strong female role models can shape the way we show up in the world✅The emotional side of outgrowing friendships and learning to protect your energyListen now to hear how Cassidy turns pain into purpose and builds an empire while battling her own body.Key Moments:00:03:10 Introducing Daisy the film00:07:10 Making your mark on the world00:11:10 Growing up with strong women00:16:10 Severe anxiety 00:19:10 MS diagnosis at 2300:25:10 Processing the diagnosis00:31:10 Medication side effects and trade-offs00:37:10 Becoming an MS Australia ambassador00:40:10 Building Hollywoodland Photos accidentally00:44:10 Feature film plans for Daisy00:48:10 Finding good in every dayWhether you’re a creative personality type, a business owner, or, navigating life with chronic illness - this episode will give you incredible insights into resilience and what’s possible.-👉Cassidy’s short film "Daisy"- based on her great-grandmother's scandalous 1930s love story - has won 20 awards and opened doors she never imagined. You can rent or buy it here: https://daisyproductions.vhx.tv/-👉 Connect with Cassidy:https://www.instagram.com/cassidykryggerhttps://www.instagram.com/hollywoodlandphotoshttps://www.instagram.com/daisyproductionsau-👉Here’s how to connect:https://www.instagram.com/tellmeaboutit__podcasthttps://iconiccoaching.com.au