This weeks guest is Madison Gilmore a rising filmmaker, director, and producer currently studying at NYU’s prestigious Tisch School of the Arts.

Madison’s journey began in Newark, New Jersey, where she faced profound loss at just eight years old with the passing of her mother. An emotional turning point that shaped the young woman she is today.

Beyond her creative talent is a deep well of resilience. She’s faced grief, anxiety, and depression and yet, through it all, she’s learned to stand on her own, to grow, to connect, and to stay grounded.

Madison opens up about the highs, the heartbreaks, and the healing and shares what it really means to pursue a dream while staying humble, building relationships, and honoring where you come from.

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