We recently connected with Alex Michell and have shared our conversation below.

Alex, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Are you happy as a creative professional? Do you sometimes wonder what it would be like to work for someone else?

This is a question I’ve asked myself countless times throughout my career. Sometimes I envy the consistency of a 9 to 5. The steady paycheck, the predictable schedule, the sense of stability. And I’ve had a taste of that life through the long list of side gigs on my resume. I’ve worked as a teacher, a personal trainer, a grassroots fundraiser, the list goes on.

Don’t get me wrong, the financial stability during those periods was really nice. But I noticed something every time. I always felt mentally, emotionally, creatively, and physically drained. And I think that’s because I need creative fulfillment. Using most of my energy on something I don’t love takes a real toll.

At the same time, I know this perspective comes from a place of privilege. I’ve had a lot of support from my friends and family. But I’ve also worked hard to create many of the opportunities that have led to the success I’ve had so far.

At the end of the day, I just don’t see how I could ever be happy spending the majority of my life, the work week, doing something that doesn’t keep my fire lit.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I’m one of those multi-hyphenate creatives running around Los Angeles. Music was my entry point. Singing and piano led me to theater, which turned into a deep love for performing and creating across different mediums.

Since then, I’ve released multiple singles across all major streaming platforms under my artist project, “Alex Michèll
,” and I’ve had the chance to work across stage, screen, and digital content. I performed a lead role at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, one of the largest nonprofit regional theaters in the country, workshopped a new stage adaptation with Disney Theatrical, guest starred on FBI, and performed at the Folger Shakespeare Theatre alongside Broadway actors.

Alongside that, I co-created a sketch comedy group with three of my best friends from university called “Sorry, Wrong Chat.” We create short-form comedy for social media and are currently expanding into longer-form narrative work, with the goal of building it into a full production company.

As a creator, I make music, act, and develop comedic and narrative content. Whether it’s a song, a scene, or a sketch, I’m always focused on making work that feels sharp, specific, and often intentionally absurd. I don’t box myself into one lane. I bring storytelling, humor, and performance together across formats, and I’m just as comfortable on set as I am in the studio or in the edit.

If you follow me or “Sorry, Wrong Chat,” you’re going to get a range of content, but all of it is intentional and well-crafted. At the core of everything I do is the same goal: to create work that connects, makes people feel something, and keeps them coming back.

How can we best help foster a strong, supportive environment for artists and creatives?

It can be really difficult for artists to tune out negative noise. You can get ten compliments and one insult, and somehow the insult is the thing that sticks. That’s something I’ve gotten better at managing over time, but it’s still very real.

One of the most helpful things people can do to support artists is to be vocal when they genuinely enjoy something. Don’t just scroll past it. Comment, share it, tell the person directly. That kind of feedback reminds artists why they’re doing what they’re doing and helps create an environment where people feel safe putting themselves out there.

A thriving creative ecosystem depends on that kind of active support. It’s not just about consuming art, it’s about encouraging it.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

After one theater performance I was in, a girl who came to the show messaged me on Instagram saying that seeing my performance helped her realize that acting was what she needed to be doing. Nothing beats that.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @_alexmichell_ @srywrongchat
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@srywrongchat
• Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0mgS52h5dsEK9AnD6ZpdrZ

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