S3E3: Ireon Roach: From Englewood to CW’s 4400 |August Wilson Winner on Acting & Poetry

In this episode of Every Day is a Yay, we sit down with Ireon Roach — actor, poet, and August Wilson Poetry Competition winner — to talk about the power of storytelling, embracing your roots, and what it really means to just be in a world that demands performance.We dive into:🎭 Her acting journey in CW’s 4400, Departing Seniors, and Candyman🖊️ How poetry became her foundation as an artist🌆 Growing up in Englewood and finding joy through community💬 Why authenticity is her biggest flex — and how she navigates being labeled🧠 The conversation around mental health and identity in the creative worldIf you’re an actor, a creative, or someone finding their voice — this one will hit home.To follow our iconic guest: @ireonroach✨ Subscribe to join YAY NATION and get inspired every week.#EveryDayIsAYay #IreonRoach #AugustWilson #4400 #Candyman #BlackWomenInFilm #EnglewoodChicago #PoetryCommunity #YAYNATION #ActorLife #CreativeJourney #AuthenticityWins #MentalHealthAwareness #ChicagoCreatives #WomenInFilm #StorytellingMattersFor more information find us on everydayisayay.com🍋Connect with us:Instagram & YouTube: @everydayisayayshow 🍋Connect with the host: TikTok: @jewelzofthenile Instagram: @jewelzofthenile