This week, LZ sits down with award-winning actress, dancer, producer, and director, the exguistist Finola Hughes. In an engaging conversation, LZ and Finola discuss the importance of community and how the pandemic shined light on what true friendship looks like; dissecting the difference between “vertical” and “horizontal” relationships.

No stranger to awards, Finola won her first Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress for her role as Anna Devane onGeneral Hospital, and was nominated numerous times in 1990, 2000 and again in 2002.

Finola is also known for her highly acclaimed performance as ‘Victoria the White Cat' in the London production of the musical Cats, and continued working with Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber in 'Song and Dance'.

Finola is also known as her characterLaura in the Saturday Night Fever sequel, Staying Alive, Carol Russo in Blossom, Patty Halliwel in Charmed, Dr. Alex Devane Marick in All My Children, and Anna Devane on General Hospital.

Finola can also add author to her illustrious career as the co-author of Soapsuds: A Novel, and is known for her advocacy work with The Art of Elysium; a Los Angeles based organization which pairs volunteer artists with communities to support individuals struggling with illness, displacement and crisis.

Finola is one of my favorite people. She is talented, beautiful, and truly an amazing mother. Enjoy!