We’re looking forward to introducing you to Lexsy Mckowen. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Lexsy, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?
Recently I got to perform with a Deftones tribute (Engines Drone) at the world famous Whisky A Go Go and sing on stage in front of a lot of people. It doesn’t sound like something crazy because I’m an actress but it was so different than the type of performance I typically do. I think the singing bug bit me that night and I’m feeling inspired and more motivated than ever!
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Lexsy Mckowen, a Native American actress from the Choctaw Nation currently residing in Los Angeles. I’ve been fortunate enough to star in the Hallmark movie Marry Me in Yosemite, as well as the documentary People of the West. I’ve also worked on multiple award winning short films, including Relationship Killers, Happier Now, and Indulgence (Best Actress). I love exploring different kinds of roles! For me, it’s all about telling stories that feel real and hopefully connect with people in a meaningful way.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
Honestly, before the world had a say, I was just a kid who loved to imagine, perform, and make people feel something. I wasn’t worried about fitting into a mold, I just wanted to be myself. Acting has been a way of holding onto that part of me.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Failure has taught me patience, humility, and the courage to keep going even when things don’t go as planned. Success feels rewarding, but it doesn’t really push you to grow or reveal your strengths the way failure does. Every setback has shown me what I’m truly capable of and has made me even stronger, both as a person and as an artist.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
The public version of me is very real, but it’s only part of the story. I deal with imposter syndrome, anxiety, self doubt, and my own mental health challenges, so there are sides of me that stay private. What people see is genuine, but the full me is messy, vulnerable, always learning, and that’s okay!
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?
I hope people remember me as someone who stayed true to herself; a Native woman proud of her Choctaw and Hawaiian heritages, who wasn’t afraid to show vulnerability and talk about mental health. I want to be remembered for my kindness and for trying to uplift others, even on days when I struggled to uplift myself. More than anything, I hope my story inspires others to embrace who they are, and to keep sharing their light, no matter the challenges they face.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/lexsy.mckowen
