Who Am I? The Linen Store Moment That Changed Everything | Iona Morris Jackson, Actor/Director

Iona Morris-Jackson is an actor, director, producer, and host of The Vision is Possible. She's spent decades in entertainment, but the most transformative moment didn't happen on set—it happened in a linen store. "Who am I? Not what mommy wants, daddy wants, what my friends want—but what do I want? And it just changed everything for me in that moment."In this episode, Iona shares:✨ The linen store epiphany: "Who am I?"✨ "You are your brand" - actors as entrepreneurs✨ You are your own startup✨ Growing up in a family of performers✨ Starting as a voiceover artist✨ The business of being an actor✨ Directing vs. acting: different muscles✨ The Vision is Possible: her platform for creative entrepreneurs✨ Rejection and resilience in the entertainment industry✨ Finding your voice as an actor✨ The difference between theater and film/TV✨ You are the CEO of your own company✨ Creating work when the work isn't coming to youWhether you're in entertainment, creative entrepreneurship, or searching for "who am I?", Iona's story proves that knowing yourself is the foundation of building your brand.About Iona Morris-Jackson:Iona Morris-Jackson is an actor, director, producer, mentor, coach, and host of The Vision is Possible. From voiceover artist to theater to film and TV, Iona has built a career on knowing who she is and helping others do the same.🎭 Learn more at https://thevisionispossible.com/The growth engine for women who mean business.http://www.f5collective.com0:00 Opening: Who Am I? The Linen Store Moment0:54 Introduction: Actor, Director, Producer1:15 Coaching & Mentoring Actors1:36 You Are Your Own Startup2:51 Going Back to Poetry3:32 Starting as a Voiceover Artist5:00 Growing Up in a Family of Performers5:53 The Vision is Possible7:00 Finding My Voice8:55 I Have to Act Again9:46 You Are Your Brand11:00 The Business of Being an Actor13:00 CEO of Your Own Company15:00 Auditioning & Rejection17:00 Building Resilience19:00 Directing: Different Muscles21:00 Working with Actors as a Director22:36 Marriage & Partnership25:00 Creating Your Own Work28:00 The Industry Evolution30:00 Theater Roots33:00 Voice Acting Craft36:00 Self-Discovery Journey39:00 Knowing Your Worth42:00 Producing Projects45:00 Mentoring the Next Generation48:00 Booking the Job50:00 Theater vs Film/TV53:00 The Hustle of Show Business55:00 Faith & Perseverance58:00 Advice for Creative Entrepreneurs1:00:00 Rapid Five Q&A