926: Jump Into Confidence With Jenna Ushkowitz
Jenna Ushkowitz is known for her role as Tina Cohen- Chang on the award winning Fox television series, Glee. Jenna is a SAG Award winner for Best Ensemble Cast in a Comedy Series and a two-time Tony Award winning producer. She has served as a co-producer on the Broadway Revival of Once on This Island, THE INHERITANCE and Be More Chill as well as the West End’s THE JUNGLE. Jenna returned to Broadway as Dawn, in the Tony-nominated musical Waitress. She also starred in the movie musical, HELLO, AGAIN. Jenna also served as an executive producer of the documentary, Twinsters. Jenna headlined as Julia Gulia in The Wedding Singer at the Pittsburgh CLO and starred in the Hollywood Bowl’s 2014 summer musical production of Hair. She made her Broadway debut in the 1996 Revival of The King & I and returned to Broadway in the Tony winning production of Spring Awakening. Jenna has appeared in Lady Gaga’s Marry the Night and Katy Perry’s Swish Swish music videos. She released her first book, “Choosing Glee” in May 2013. Film Credits include, HELLO, AGAIN, Yellow Fever, Educated, Babyface, One Night in San Diego and most recently Rosé All Day. Jenna recently competed on the 2nd season of RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race as drag queen, Milli Von Sunshine. Her voice was featured in the 2022 HBO MAX and Cartoonito animated musical special, Naked Mole Rat gets Dressed and currently voices Queen Ryung in the upcoming Netflix animated series, Princesses Wear Pants. Jenna co-hosts the official Glee Rewatch podcast, And Thats What You Really Missed on iheart Radio with co-star and best friend, Kevin McHale. Jenna opens up about how starting her acting career at a young age helped her build confidence and embrace new opportunities with courage. Tune in to her episode to hear her inspiring journey.
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Show Notes
Bio
Jenna Ushkowitz is an actress, podcaster and producer.
Cultural Background
Jenna is of Korean descent.
Favorite Self Confidence Quote
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
Definition of Self Confidence
Self-confidence stems from self worth and learning to love your true self. It's also walking in the world with the belief in yourself.
Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence
Jenna started acting at a young age which help her have confidence or even fake the confidence. She still had moments where she lacked confidence.
The “AHA” Moment
Because Jenna was able to practice her confidence at such a young age, even faking it at times, it helped her learn to jump into new ventures even if she wasn't 100 percent confident. Having an arsenal of confidence tools, helped her push through even in the toughest times of her life.
Her Life After the Discovery of Self Confidence
It's built more doors of opportunity for Jenna.
The One Self Confidence Tip for the Listener
Look inward to working on the hard things.
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