Episode 11: Art That Meets The Moment with Schele Williams

Apr 11, 2025

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From performing in Rent and Aida to directing The Notebook and The Wiz, Schele Williams has built a legacy not only through what she’s accomplished, but through how she leads.

In this episode of In Confidence, Lisa and Schele sit down to discuss how the discipline, heart, and conviction she’s carried through her career have shaped the way she shows up.

What You’ll Learn:

Why representation behind the table can change the entire story.

How to shift from scarcity to a purpose-driven mindset.

What it takes to overcome stage fright and own your voice.

Why your peers aren’t your competition, but your inspiration.

Whether you're navigating your own creative path or redefining leadership in any industry, this conversation is a masterclass that will leave you thinking bigger and rooting harder for the people around you.

00:00 Intro

00:43 Meet Schele Williams

01:44 Getting Started in the Arts

07:41Love for the Arts

09:21 Transitioning from Performer to Director

10:45 Her First Directing Opportunity

13:40 Comparing the Roles of Performer and Director

18:33 How Performing Shaped Her Directing Style

21:47 What She Had to Learn to Become a Great Director

23:08 Building Her Leadership Style

25:17 Handling Rejection and Staying Confident

28:28 The Power of Community and Peer Support