My guest today is Akilah Chopfield. Akilah is a former Production Manager of Health and Safety for Disney Corporate, Writer, and Yoga instructor. Akilah shares her journey of self-discovery and healing after a high-pressure role managing COVID protocols led to severe stress and health issues. Following massive industry-wide layoffs and historic dual strikes, she took the opportunity to pursue becoming a certified yoga instructor and reconnect with her creative life.
She shares overcoming and grieving a loss of identity, embracing her inherent role as a healer, and merging her production skills with her new venture, Neon Soul Yoga. Akilah is passionate about helping others heal and enhance their lives through yoga and mindfulness practices. You'll hear about her amazing current projects- including teaching yoga to kids, Zen Sets ( bringing yoga to film environments) and hosting an upcoming retreat for creatives.
We can't wait for our upcoming special pop-up yoga collaboration with Neon Soul Yoga on Saturday, November 16th! Subscribe today to catch this weekend's bonus episode filled with all the details- and reserve your mat.
Tune in to hear Akilah's inspiring story and get ready to bring some Second Act Zen into your life!
Time Stamps:
00:00 Identity: Losing Myself in My Job
00:53 Introducing the Hollywood Second Act Club Podcast
01:44 Kiela's Journey in the Entertainment Industry
02:46 The Stress and Health Toll of Production Work
04:38 A Life-Changing Diagnosis and Its Impact
08:54 The Decision to Pivot: Embracing Writing and Yoga
11:27 Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica
14:27 Returning to LA: Integrating New Insights
18:19 Starting Neon Soul Yoga: Insights and Triumphs
26:28 Teaching Yoga to Kids and Corporate Clients
29:47 Conclusion and Future Plans
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