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#36. Isabelle Du (Inner Voice, Hollywood, AAPI, Self-Trust)
“I think confidence comes from being your own best friend—really knowing yourself, enjoying who you are, and continuing to have that relationship with yourself.”
— Isabelle Du
Actor and international model Isabelle Du joins Dr. Victoria for a behind-the-scenes conversation about building a creative career in entertainment as an Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) woman. With credits across television and film, Isabelle shares how spirituality, intuition, and self-trust quietly inform her decisions—and help her stay grounded in a demanding, high-visibility industry.
Dr. Victoria and Isabelle explore how to recognize and listen to your inner voice, how discernment shows up in creative work and relationships, and the realities AAPI artists navigate around representation, expectations, and career longevity. The conversation also touches on mental health, grief, and the role spirituality can play in sustaining ambitious creative lives.
“All the answers I had sought were answered by just continuing to live. When you continue to live, you’ll get the answers anyway.”
— Isabelle Du
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About Isabelle Du
Isabelle Du is a SAG-AFTRA actor, host, and international model working across television, film, and major commercial campaigns. A former Miss Vietnam USA, she has appeared in network and cable series, feature films, and global productions, and continues to advocate for greater Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) representation in Hollywood. https://www.isabelledu.com/
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Episode Highlights
00:00 – Introduction
10:52 – Living the Dream
13:35 – Choosing Your Own Path
16:54 – Reframing Setbacks
20:12 – Navigating a Strict Upbringing
23:20 – Developing Discernment
36:50 – Seeking Guidance Beyond Yourself
43:20 – A Life-Saving Moment
52:51 – No Carbon Copies
01:07:50 – The Kaizen Mindset
01:20:40 – Persistence & Perspective
01:28:32 – Believing in a Bigger Life
01:29:15 – Closing Thoughts
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Web: www.drvictoriaranade.com
Web: www.hope-wellness.com
IG: @drvictoriaranade
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By Dr. Victoria Ranade“I think confidence comes from being your own best friend—really knowing yourself, enjoying who you are, and continuing to have that relationship with yourself.”
— Isabelle Du
Actor and international model Isabelle Du joins Dr. Victoria for a behind-the-scenes conversation about building a creative career in entertainment as an Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) woman. With credits across television and film, Isabelle shares how spirituality, intuition, and self-trust quietly inform her decisions—and help her stay grounded in a demanding, high-visibility industry.
Dr. Victoria and Isabelle explore how to recognize and listen to your inner voice, how discernment shows up in creative work and relationships, and the realities AAPI artists navigate around representation, expectations, and career longevity. The conversation also touches on mental health, grief, and the role spirituality can play in sustaining ambitious creative lives.
“All the answers I had sought were answered by just continuing to live. When you continue to live, you’ll get the answers anyway.”
— Isabelle Du
***
About Isabelle Du
Isabelle Du is a SAG-AFTRA actor, host, and international model working across television, film, and major commercial campaigns. A former Miss Vietnam USA, she has appeared in network and cable series, feature films, and global productions, and continues to advocate for greater Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) representation in Hollywood. https://www.isabelledu.com/
***
Episode Highlights
00:00 – Introduction
10:52 – Living the Dream
13:35 – Choosing Your Own Path
16:54 – Reframing Setbacks
20:12 – Navigating a Strict Upbringing
23:20 – Developing Discernment
36:50 – Seeking Guidance Beyond Yourself
43:20 – A Life-Saving Moment
52:51 – No Carbon Copies
01:07:50 – The Kaizen Mindset
01:20:40 – Persistence & Perspective
01:28:32 – Believing in a Bigger Life
01:29:15 – Closing Thoughts
***
Web: www.drvictoriaranade.com
Web: www.hope-wellness.com
IG: @drvictoriaranade
Connect with our show on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe or write a review. We're an indie podcast so your support helps us keep creating episodes for you.
Learn more at innercalling.org
Disclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.