Have you ever felt that nagging feeling that something's just not right in your career? That maybe you're on the wrong path, even if it's one you've invested time and effort into? Today's guest, Nedda Sarshar, knows that feeling all too well. Once on the path to becoming a lawyer, Nedda made a bold leap to follow her passion for filmmaking.

Nedda's journey is a testament to the power of trusting your gut and embracing uncertainty. She shares her experiences navigating the challenges of career reinvention, from facing societal expectations to finding stability while pursuing her creative dreams. Nedda's story reminds us that it's never too late to listen to your inner voice and create a career that truly fulfills you. 

Key Takeaways:

• 00:00 Intro
• 02:45 - Nedda's Early Career Aspirations and Challenges
• 07:30 - The Importance of Trusting Your Gut and Carving Your Own Path
• 15:30 - The Impact of Honesty on Nedda's Writing
• 19:00 - Navigating the Transition from Law to Filmmaking
• 26:30 - Balancing a Day Job with Creative Pursuits
• 35:00 - The Importance of Stability and Flexibility in a Creative Career
• 42:00 - Nedda's Film "Unibrow" and Future Aspirations
• 49:30 - How to Connect with Nedda

This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it on our Youtube Channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/@bettyxcoach

About Nedda: 

Nedda Sarshar is an Irani-Canadian writer and filmmaker based out of the Greater Toronto Area. Her work has garnered international and national recognition. Her short film, Unibrow, is an Oscar-eligible film that won Best Jury Award for Live Action at the New York International Children Film Festival and has been accepted to other Academy-Award and Canadian Screen Award Qualifying film festivals. Nedda is the recipient of the Outstanding Female Filmmaker Award at the McMinnville Festival and the winner of Reel Asian Film Festival's So You Think You Can Pitch Contest. Her first short film, Rachel and Raha, won Best Short Film at the Toronto LGBT Film Festival and Best LGBT Film at the Toronto Short Film Festival.  She is also a published writer, with her poetry recognized in the Best Canadian Poetry series and her short story, Soap, shortlisted for the Peter Hinchcliffe's Short Fiction Award. She loves telling stories about diasporas, identity crisis’ and star-crossed lovers.

Connect with Nedda:

Website: http://www.neddasarshar.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nedsjan/?hl=en 

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9862212/ 

About Betty

Betty Xie is a creative and career coach for creatives. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching

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