We were lucky to catch up with Julie Bausivoir recently and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Julie thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with 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?

My biggest risk was giving myself fully to my passion: acting. All my life, I had been following a “regular path” : dedicated to my studies while always feeling a pull toward something creative. After high school, I decided to attend law school or pursue geopolitical studies. I wanted something “secure” that I still enjoyed, in case I didn’t make it as an artist. So I went to a Law School.

Over time, as my studies became more and more demanding, I felt like I was pouring my energy into something that didn’t truly reflect who I was. A friend once told me about an acting school, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, she attended in Los Angeles. At that time, I was already taking a few acting classes and workshops. Still, fully committing to my passion was the biggest step I ever took in my life.

It was my first unapologetic decision as a young woman, made regardless of what my family might think. Fortunately, they supported me completely. From that moment, I left my hometown in France to move to New York City and take a chance on my soul’s calling.

Now, don’t get me wrong, it can be a draining, frustrating, and definitely intense journey. But I would never trade my decision for anything in the world. I’m deeply grateful that I took the risk.

Julie, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I am a French actress and model. I left my hometown in France after earning my Bachelor’s degree in French Law to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. I’ve always felt a strong pull toward the arts: I’ve played piano since I was four years old, and I used to put on little shows for my family in our living room. I’ve always had this vital need to be heard and to express myself.

Attending acting school helped me discover so much about myself, especially how my fear of failure could become destructive. I learned resilience, generosity on stage with scene partners, and the importance of being fully present and trusting yourself. What I love most about my craft is that you can draw from every moment of your life and everything that surrounds you.

I want to create something meaningful, something that feeds my soul and challenges other people’s perspectives. It’s not necessarily about showing what is right, but about giving others the chance to truly listen to voices that are often silenced. I want people to feel seen and heard. I feel blessed to be surrounded by amazing and inspiring creatives who have given me the space to explore my craft and pushed me beyond my comfort zone.

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

When people feel something, anything from art, that’s the most powerful reward. You can’t force anyone to laugh or cry, but knowing that something moved them, that they could see themselves in it, is incredibly meaningful. Because at the end of the day, all feelings are universal.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

It’s very easy to doubt yourself and feel like you’ll never be enough or do enough. I had to shift my perspective — instead of focusing on what duty I owe to my passion, I learned to let myself be driven by the force of my creativity. More importantly, being dedicated in the craft does not mean you can’t have joy in it.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @juliebausi

Image Credits

Luana Seu,
Victor Bustos
Montephoteaux
Rashà Robinson
Emily Farthing
Gobriel Alexandru