Amajae Hardy-Jones shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Good morning Amajae, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
For me, I lose track of time whenever I’m creating whether I’m acting, writing, or brainstorming something meaningful. It’s in those moments when I’m fully present, where time sort of disappears. Ironically, that’s also when I find myself again. Creating helps me reconnect with who I am, what I believe in, and the kind of impact I want to leave behind. It grounds me in purpose every single time.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Absolutely! My name is Amajae Hardy-Jones. I’m an actress, creative producer, and the founder of Aspire to Inspire, a faith-centered movement and media platform designed to uplift and empower rising creatives to lead with purpose, use their voice boldly, and stay grounded in who they are both on and off screen.
Originally from Philadelphia and now based in Los Angeles, I’ve worked across several corners of the entertainment industry. As an actress, I’ve appeared on networks like BET+ (Angel), Urbanflix (Cocaine Sisters), and Brat TV (Chicken Girls: College Years), telling stories that reflect depth, resilience, and authenticity. Behind the scenes, I’ve served as a production assistant on multiple film and TV projects—supporting production logistics, streamlining operations, and assisting a film producer to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
My creative journey also includes casting—having served as a casting associate on I Got The Mic: Poetic Experience, a project presented by WACO Theater Center in partnership with Eli & LU Entertainment and RL Studios. I’ve also interned at the prestigious DDO Artist Agency, gaining valuable experience across the youth TV and film, commercial/print, and voiceover departments, and learning the ins and outs of representation, union rules, and industry professionalism.
Most recently, I’ve worked as a social media content creator and BTS coordinator for the upcoming Christmas film #WorstChristmasEver, developing creative promotional content, cast interviews, and engagement strategies ahead of its streaming release this holiday season.
Through my platform Aspire to Inspire, I’ve produced over 50 virtual interviews with actors from Netflix, HBO, Showtime, and Disney—spotlighting their personal journeys of faith, perseverance, and purpose in the entertainment industry. As the brand grows, I’m developing digital journals, a speaker series, and creative tools to help the next generation of storytellers—especially young women of color—build confidence, clarity, and impact.
At the heart of it all, I believe faith fuels purpose, storytelling builds bridges, and when we lead with light, we inspire others to do the same.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
Before the world told me who I had to be, I was a fearless little girl with big dreams and a big heart. I was imaginative, expressive, deeply sensitive, and unafraid to speak life over others, even before I fully understood what that meant. I believed anything was possible because I hadn’t been taught to doubt myself yet. I was joyfully creative, curious about people’s stories, and drawn to light, giving it and being around it. And I believe she’s still in me. I just had to fight to protect her.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
What if I told you that you don’t have to shrink to be loved? That your voice, your light, and your heart are not too much—they’re your gift. The very things that make you feel different now are the things that will one day set you apart. Keep being you, even when it feels lonely, even when others don’t understand you. You were never meant to blend in. The right people will recognize your value without you having to prove it. And the purpose God placed in you, no one can take that away. It will make room for you, guide you, and unfold in ways more beautiful than you could imagine. So breathe, trust, and stay rooted in who you are. You are becoming exactly who you are meant to be.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
One of the biggest lies the entertainment industry tells itself is that there’s only one path to success and that you have to be chosen in order to matter. It pushes the narrative that visibility equals value, and that unless you’ve made it by a certain age, landed a major role, or built a massive following, you’re behind. But the truth is, success is not linear, and purpose can’t be measured by industry standards. Some of the most impactful work happens off-camera, behind the scenes, or in seasons of quiet preparation.
Another lie is that you have to change who you are to fit the mold, whether that means adjusting your voice, your look, or your values. I’ve learned that authenticity is your greatest asset. The right rooms will open not when you try to fit in, but when you stand firm in who you are.
And maybe one of the most dangerous lies is that vulnerability is weakness. In reality, it’s our greatest tool as storytellers. When we are honest, when we create from lived experience, when we lead with heart, that’s when people truly connect. The industry often sells perfection, but the world is starving for truth.
The more we challenge these lies, the more space we make for freedom, creativity, and healing through the stories we tell.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. If you laid down your name, role, and possessions—what would remain?
If I laid down my name, my role, and everything I owned, what would remain is my faith, my integrity, my compassion, and the calling God placed on my life. Without the titles, credits, or material things, I’d still be someone who leads with heart, who sees the good in others, and who believes in the power of storytelling to heal and inspire.
I’d still be a daughter, a sister, a friend. I’d still be someone who prays for people even if they never know it. I’d still be someone who believes that purpose isn’t tied to performance, but to obedience. And even if no one ever called me by name, I’d know who I am—because I’m rooted in something bigger than me.
So what would remain? The quiet strength, the unwavering hope, the lessons I’ve learned, and the love I’ve given. And that would be more than enough.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/amajaehardyjones
- Other: https://linktr.ee/amajaehardyjones
Image Credits
Headhots – Photos By Jamal
BTS Image – Find Me In The Void – @shotbychuck (Charles Junior)
