We were lucky to catch up with Shareva Manning recently and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Shareva thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. If you could go back in time do you wish you had started your business sooner or later
I always had an dream of being an actress at an early age. As a very young girl in fact I used to play in the mirrors repeating my favorite movie lines. Throughout my life i would consider drama class in grade school but didn’t pursue it thinking of changing my career path. After high school acting sparked my interest again so I started working a local talent agency. Looking back, yes starting earlier would have definitely provided me more experience had I remained consistent.
Shareva, 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 began acting with a talent agency in 2011. Since then I have completed 8 roles. Acting for me is a lot more than a job. I enjoy bringing a character to life. To provide the viewers with a story and to be apart of the art of the writer and directors vision to make it come forth is a great feeling. When I am presented with an opportunity I take the script and read it with the perspective of the character that I am bringing to life. Its a shift in mindset to each role. I am extremely proud of myself to have remain determined and ambitious over the years to now be able to do what I always dreamed of doing. I look forward to what God has in store for me in the future as my acting career grows.
Have you ever had to pivot?
I have alot of business ventures being an entrepreneur. Alot of blood, sweat, tears and financial investment over the years. Its important not give up. Keep moving forward and follow your dream and visions. Be consistent and confident in yourself.
How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?
There was a time where I was running 3 businesses at once. This was more than a challenge it was exhausting. Its important to strategize yourself and business. Be sure that are doing what works. Work smarter not harder. As for now I have decided acting it my main career focus.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm14930894?s=84c458a6-f168-146f-351d-73e5e858690b&site_preference=normal
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/actress_shareva_manning?igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg==