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Nemuna Ceesay
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I Wish I Knew: The imposter syndrome of being a replacement with Nemuna Ceesay

This week on I Wish I Knew, I interviewed my own brain! Fresh off a tour where I was a replacement in the show, I have a lot of thoughts on what it’s like to be a replacement. I go diary style and get kind of vulnerable. I discuss therapy, imposter syndrome and the audition process, and then end with all of the amazing things I learned about myself along the way. If you’ve ever been a replacement, are about to be, or are just curious, take a read!
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I Wish I Knew: Self-care with artist and healer Allison Strickland

This week on I Wish I Knew, we are focusing on self-care! Our guest is Allison Strickland, a performer, artist and healer based in New York. Allison talks about her journey through burn out and back again, and gives some amazing advice to artists about how to take care of yourself when you’re feeling the grind. Give it a read! Your body and mind will thank you.

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