On this episode of the podcast, we spoke with Griffin Stanley.

Griffin is earning his BFA in Musical Theater from Florida State University. Griffin loves exploring film and music, and he hopes to combine his love for acting, music, and dance as a way to give back to the world.

Our conversation touched on Griffin’s love for Star Wars and how the entire franchise has impacted the way he sees the world – specifically the character Ahsoka Tano. He even compares his musical theater education to Jedi training.

We also talk about what it’s like to stay close to home while attending college. Griffin is a Tallahassee native, but he still feels like he’s growing up in college and having experiences that make his hometown feel exciting.

Ultimately, what brings Griffin hope is having such a loving home and a tight support system. He tries to bring that same love to other people every day – in his words, “connection is the human experience.”