Filmmaker, actor, & writer Cherien Dabis shares how navigating clashing cultures and embracing multiple perspectives expanded her voice and helped grow her career\u2026\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\nIn this episode, we talk about\u2026\n\nHow dangerous stereotypes inspired Cherien to become a storyteller\xa0\n\nEmbracing the outsider perspective in both Arab and American cultures\xa0\n\nTransitioning from festivals to working with comedy legends\xa0\xa0\n\nSeizing opportunities to learn and a reminder to not take yourself too seriously\n\nAdvice for managing the waiting game between gigs\xa0\n\nStaying true to yourself and knowing the people who want your voice will find you\xa0\n\nHonoring the choice to say no and being responsible about what you create\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\n\nLinks to Resources:\xa0\nFind No Film School everywhere:\nOn the Web\nhttps://nofilmschool.com/\n\xa0\nFacebook\xa0\nhttps://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool\n\xa0\nTwitter\xa0\nhttps://twitter.com/nofilmschool\n\xa0\nYouTube\xa0\nhttps://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool\xa0\nInstagram\nhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool\n\xa0\nGet your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com!\n\nSign up for NordVPN here: https://nordvpn.com/nofilmschool\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices