I can’t write about adversity.

Because adversity means misfortune that lingers, and follows. It’s a state of continual mishaps. Consistent difficulty. Constant tragedy.

Adversity is not something I can say I experience now, or truly ever have.

I can. not. belittle the adversity that folks face every day around this world by pretending that having a bad audition, or a crappy voice lesson, or 25 agents tell you that you need to lose 10 pounds amounts to adversity.

And please don’t say it’s a matter of perspective, like failure or courage, because I don’t buy it.

If you HAVE been one of the BEAST MODE performers, who have experienced adversity, I want to hear from you, because it’s YOUR story that is needed … not mine.

Please, write me. Let your journey teach us about how adversity has made you the performer you are today.

Michelle Markwart Deveaux (127)

As CEO of FaithCultureKiss Studios, LLC, I lead underestimated humans through the personal and professional development needed to create successful solo and team-based businesses.

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