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November 6, 2024 42 mins

In this special episode of The Firecracker Department Podcast, actor, writer, and director Melanie Scrofano (Letterkenny, Wynonna Earp) sits down with Naomi for a candid chat about their careers, the value of community, and trusting their instincts. Melanie talks openly about her ongoing struggle to balance everything at once and her passion for creating characters that feel real. Together, they share their experiences of learning to trust their gut, with Melanie reflecting on the power of finding joy and pride in the work she's done. Naomi also opens up about her goals for The Firecracker Department—a place where artists can connect, collaborate, and feel empowered. She's learned to let go of control, allowing others to take charge of different aspects of the community. Both Melanie and Naomi agree on the importance of finding strength both behind and in front of the camera and making space for more voices in the writing process to create authentic characters. They've learned to follow their instincts, stick with their choices, and own it along the way.

 

 

This interview was conducted by SheDoesTheCity in Fall of 2023, in support of the Firecracker Department. We've been given permission to share this podcast with our listeners.

SheDoesTheCity is a community-minded arts and entertainment media outlet that amplifies the stories about and from women, trans women and non-binary people. Follow them on their socials @shedoesthecity

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