Sometimes the most powerful stories come from the moments we can’t quite explain — the ones that linger in our hearts and whisper, “Tell me.” For filmmaker and storyteller Jane Clark, that whisper became her calling. Her work explores the full spectrum of the human experience, blending courage, humor, and empathy to remind us that even in life’s hardest moments, there’s beauty worth capturing.

In this episode of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, Jackie sits down with Jane Clark to explore how creativity, courage, and curiosity come together when you lead with authenticity. Jane opens up about her creative process, the importance of following your intuition, and what it means to navigate self-doubt with grace.

Through her production company, FilmMcQueen, Jane has brought short films and three feature films to life, earning 18 awards and 8 nominations along the way. Her acclaimed projects — including Meth Head, Crazy Bitches, and Witchy Ways — are known for their emotional depth and raw humanity.

Tune in to episode 254 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit for a powerful reminder that reinvention and purpose are always within reach — one story, one step, one act of courage at a time.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How Jane found her calling through exploration and creativity (3:50)
• Why filmmaking gave Jane a sense of agency and artistic control (8:40)
• The “aha” moment that helped her realize her gift for storytelling (9:30)
• How her experiences in acting, music, and art shaped her as a filmmaker (10:30)
• The inspiration and energy behind Meth Head (16:30)
• What “follow the energy” really means in creative work (17:00)
• The real story behind the film Crazy Bitches and its empowering message for women (19:20)
• Why humor is Jane’s secret ingredient to tackling heavy subjects (21:30)
• Why she believes in telling real stories through empathy and representation (28:00)
• Jane's take on creative consistency and self-trust (33:10)
• Jane’s approach to self-doubt and why she keeps saying “yes” to new challenges (34:50)

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• FilmMcQueen
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