This week on Yellowbelly Presents, we sit down with 2x Olivier Award-winning actor, singer, and playwright Sheila Atim MBE.

From studying biomedical science to starring in The Underground Railroad, Girl from the North Country, and The Woman King — Sheila shares her extraordinary journey and the mindset that’s carried her through.

She and Joe dive into the power of art in today’s world, how writers can push past fear to get their stories on the page, and what she’s learned from working with legends like Viola Davis and Barry Jenkins.

We talk about carving your own path, navigating the realities of the industry, and what it means to build a creative career on your own terms in 2025.

This one’s honest, grounded, and full of gold!

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