We recently connected with Erica Muller and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Erica, thanks for joining us today. Can you open up about a risk you’ve taken – what it was like taking that risk, why you took the risk and how it turned out?
I think by nature, when you take a path that’s a little less traveled there’s always going to be risk involved. And I think everyone is so individual that when you are presented with risk, the way you’re inclined to handle it is always going to be different than someone else. I’ve really learned that every time I have allowed myself to fully dive into something that has a lot of risk involved, that’s usually where I have found the most success. And it’s not always instant by any means, but it has really helped me cultivate a stronger sense of self and trust in my decisions and my intuition.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
I’ve been a performer for as long as I can remember. I grew up in a small town in Colorado dancing and doing community theatre, I really just loved being on a stage and they way it made me feel. And I’ve always been so intrigued by the ways people live their lives and the stories they have to tell. So becoming an actor was a way for me to bridge that curiosity with work. And then my podcast, Here For It, was really a way for me to dive into people’s brains and learn more about why they do the work they do and bring that information to other people in a way that feels accessible.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
I think there is a certain level of responsibility that comes with being in this industry to make sure the stories and conversations that are being shared are truthful. It is incredibly rewarding when someone acknowledges that something you’ve done, a story you’ve told or helped share, has left a mark on their life for the better. There have been so many times someone else has provided that same feeling for me so to be able to provide that for someone else is an amazing feeling. But I’ve also learned over time that internal validation is incredibly important. At the end of the day I want to go to bed feeling proud of the work I’ve done and the work I’m doing.
How can we best help foster a strong, supportive environment for artists and creatives?
I think it starts at home. With your family, your friends, your colleagues, your co-workers. Support them. Support the arts in schools, find non-profits or local organizations focused around the arts that you care about and can get involved with. Especially as children, I think it’s so important to be able to have the arts within reach, within your world so it doesn’t feel like something far off and unattainable. 
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/ericamullerr?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
- Other: Podcast “Here For It” on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/here-for-it/id1533049093
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wgPqzVu5cOqX6B8yR5mL7?si=VnFkWYC1Rma-_HiloblspA