Karen David

I'm joined this week by Karen David - actress, singer-songwriter, and one of the most versatile performers working today. You know her from Fear the Walking Dead, Galavant, Once Upon a Time, and films like The Scorpion King 2 or Isabella's Garden, but this conversation goes far beyond credits. Karen and I talk about what it actually takes to sustain a creative life - from running through literal fire on set to walking onto stage scared, prepared, and determined to care anyway. We get into her upbringing as a half-Indian, half-Chinese kid, the impact of bullying and loneliness, and how those experiences shaped her deep commitment to kindness, courage, and leadership on set. Karen shares stories from Fear the Walking Dead, learning guitar in two weeks to perform on camera, working with legends like Lenny James and Sheryl Crow, and why staying curious (and a little scared) is part of doing meaningful work. It's a wide-ranging, thoughtful, and surprisingly funny conversation about preparation, empathy, and saying yes to challenges you never imagined you'd face. Follow Karen David: Instagram X (Twitter) Facebook