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In this episode of the Grow Yourself Podcast, Kevin talks with Murisa Harba — award-winning actress, director, best-selling author, and founder of About The Work Actors Studio. Murisa created the Chakra Approach® and Macro Method®, techniques that help actors and non-actors alike harness energy, presence, and authenticity to thrive in both performance and everyday life.👉 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How to use energy and presence to move past self-doubtWhy authenticity is the foundation of true confidencePractical ways to turn acting tools into life skillsThe role of chakras in communication and connectionHow to build resilience without relying on past traumaBIO:Murisa Harba is an award-winning actress and director, an international best-selling author, and the founder of About The Work Actors Studio in Los Angeles. She is also a SAG-AFTRA educator, speaker, and recognized Backstage Expert. Murisa created two signature techniques — The Chakra Approach® and The Macro Method® — which empower actors to break down scripts quickly, access authentic emotion through the body (not trauma), and deliver repeatable, compelling performances. Her book Acting With Energy: Creating Brilliance Take After Take reached international bestseller status in 10 countries. Alongside her extensive teaching career, Murisa has directed multiple TV series and films, starred in award-winning projects, and choreographed for music videos, feature films, and video games including Sony’s The Last of Us: Part II. Her mission is to revolutionize actor training by combining energy, craft, and emotional intelligence to help artists thrive🔗 Connect with Murisa:Website: https://www.murisaharba.com/IG: @murisaharbaFB: @murisa.harbaLI: @murisaharba🔗Connect with Kevin McNulty🐦 X (Twitter): @kevinspeaks2u💼 LinkedIn: @kevinmcnultyspeaks📘 Facebook: @kevinrichardmcnulty📸 Instagram: @kevinmcnultyspeaks🌐 LinkTree: linktr.ee/kevinmcnulty
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