At 22, i jumped into this industry. They put me straight on live tel by myself, at like five a m. So i i've only ever really known live until now - which is why acting felt really fucking strange. You can do anything within this industry once you've done live radio where you are the controller as well as the host. It's terrifying but it's incredibly exhilarating. And you can't sleep until like four a m. Because you're still buzzing every single week. Your entire reputation is on the line every time the red light that says on air comes on.
Jameela Jamil an actor, writer, podcaster, and activist. Leaving behind a high-profile life as a host and DJ on two of the UK's most iconic TV and radio shows, a health scare led her to make a radical change that delivered her into a new life in Los Angeles with the intention of shifting into writing. But, fate had a different plan. Never having acted before, she auditioned for and landed a starring role as Tahani on NBC's The Good Place, opposite Ted Danson and Kristen Bell. Seeking to leverage her growing influence to become a voice for change and equality, she launched activism platform, I Weigh. This rapidly became a global movement to mobilize activism, around issues of mental health, climate change, equality for marginalized groups, and what she calls "radical inclusivity." In April, Jamil launched the ‘I WEIGH podcast, where she hosts thought-leaders, performers, activists, influencers, and friends, exploring how they are working through their past shames to find where their value truly lies.
You can find Jameela Jamil at:
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/jameelajamilofficial/
Jameela's Podcast : https://www.earwolf.com/show/i-weigh-with-jameela-jamil/
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