Miss A’Noelle Jackson shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Good morning A’Noelle, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
My highest calling now is to encourage all young filmmakers who want to share their gift with the world. Several young film professionals would ask for advice about how to navigate Hollywood safely. I’d give advice based on what I’ve done in my journey, but oftentimes, I didn’t feel qualified to do so. Until now.
For years, my friends have told me over and over again to launch a YouTube channel to share my experience. I shied away from the idea, even created a few episodes a few years back, but wasn’t aligned with the initial direction. Now, I am fully confident in sharing my journey and hoping to help as many people as possible start their film career.
I no longer feel like I’m lacking in experience. I am whole and complete.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
What’s up, world? It’s your girl, A’Noelle Jackson, and I am the Founder & CEO of The Fearless Actress Company LLC. At TFA, we champion Black women and women of color. We are dedicated to sharing stories that uplift and highlight the contributions made by Black women and women of color across the United States and globally.
I launched my company in February 2025, and since then, I’ve produced several projects, including the documentary, Bad Ass Women Doing Kick Ass Shit, highlighting the former Senator of Washington, Mona Das, and 8 other women of color competing for their respective seats in office in 2020. The film won a total of 7 awards, including Best Producer at the Dubai International Film Festival and a Bronze and Silver Telly. I also worked as a Production Coordinator for the 2x Emmy-nominated docuseries, Hollywood Black, directed by acclaimed director Justin Simien, known for The Haunted Mansion and Dear White People.
From film sets to speaking engagements across the U.S., I am on a mission: to inspire, uplift, and pave the way for the next generation of Black and Brown storytellers.
As Sheen Magazine puts it:
“For A’Noelle, the journey to become a power player in film and TV is well within arm’s reach.”
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
My theatre teacher, Mrs. Halpin, and my choir teacher, Mr. Dickerson, saw me as a performer before anyone else did. In high school, I was still finding myself. Being in the theatre and in the choir helped me so much. I firmly believe Mrs. Halpin and Mr. Dickerson helped me realize my love for the creative process.
I am forever grateful for their teaching and their love for the arts. It’s a spark that hasn’t faded away since then.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
On October 19th, 2024, my dad, Leslie H. Jackson, passed away. Our life journey was not the smoothest, and we bumped heads so much. He didn’t understand my love for the arts and why I wanted a career in Entertainment.
Nevertheless, I stayed focused on my dreams, received my undergrad degree in Theatre Arts, and trusted God every step of the way. Our relationship was rocky until 2022. He witnessed my career growth and my dedication to the craft. He finally said he was proud of me and admitted that he always wanted to work as a journalist for CBS Detroit. Sadly, he wasn’t able to fulfill his dream. Therefore, he joined the military (Army).
When he passed, I felt a piece of me die with him. Sometimes I still grab the phone to call him out of habit. Around that time, I just started my Graduate program online with Emerson College. I didn’t think I would make it through the program at all. I was ready to quit. Ready to leave the school and the industry. But what would that prove?
The one thing that came back to my mind is when he said how proud he was of me. The only way to do that is to continue my journey. At the very least, I know he left this Earth knowing how much I loved him and how much he loved me.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What truths are so foundational in your life that you rarely articulate them?
A foundational truth I stand on is the fact that my ancestors truly root for me. I bring them into every room I enter. I fully believe that their essence lives within me, and every time I accomplish a goal, they, too, accomplish it with me because they are part of me.
I am forever grateful to them.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
This is pretty simple. I want people to say that I was a Black woman who did exactly what she said she would do. I hope people look at my journey and feel inspired to go after their dreams too. I hope people believe that I was fearless, courageous, and relentless in my pursuit of my life journey.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://bethefearlessactress.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearlessactress/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anoellejackson/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@anoellejax
