Conversations with Angel Davis

Today we’d like to introduce you to Angel Davis.

Hi Angel, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
It’s hard to believe I moved to LA almost 10 years ago from the Midwest. At that time I was oscillating between the excitement of a new relationship and grieving the loss of my late husband. The core of my focus went towards my daughter and supporting her through the loss of her father and moving to a new VERY large city. My career as an actor had taken a back seat which I was okay with at the time. A new and unexpected chapter of my life had begun. I needed to figure out my contribution towards how that story line was going to play out.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
The first three years of moving to LA were filled with compound grief. On the heels of losing my late husband came the deaths of my father, several key figures in my life and a miscarriage. I got remarried and eventually had a second child, which zapped a lot of my energy to be creative. I was clinging to my life back home while trying to move forward in California and it wasn’t working. It’s as if I had one foot in my past and the other in the future, leaving the present nowhere to be found.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I earn my keep as an artist. I’m an actor, writer and producer, which really just means I view all things through a creative lens.

You ask, “What sets me apart from others?” The short answer is, “I’m me.” That’s what sets me apart. There is no one like me, just like there is no one like you. If we are really tapped into who we are, what makes us tick, our bodies, our desires and opinions, we are all as unique as our fingerprints. That’s what I’m trying to be more intentional about these days, is just leaning in to my own brilliance. I know firsthand how easy it is to fall prey to a hive mind or stepford way of being, especially in the entertainment industry. Nothing about the industry is linear and what is expected of you changes from day to day. With so many people wanting different things and working in different ways, the tendency is to try and satisfy everyone by trying to be and do everything. I know that I am not right for every role, every scenario, every opportunity that comes my way. I am in the practice of trusting that if I stay true to me, the work will come. Mentally that is a better space for me to play in. I think part of that trust is what led me to write my stage play, “A Beautiful Mess.” Sharing that project with as many people as I can is where most of my energy goes towards these days. Our next run will be at The Broadwater Main Stage May 8th and 9th.

What do you like and dislike about the city?
I feel like LA is one of those cities where if you can dream it, you can find it. There are just so many resources here and of course having access to mountains, beaches, deserts, and beautiful weather isn’t so shabby either. Traffic isn’t fun and can be a real nightmare at times but I don’t think you can live here and not learn to adapt. I think my biggest pet peeve (no pun intended) right now are dog owners. I LOVE animals but dogs go EVERYWHERE with their owners nowadays. We went from little purse dogs coming to the table to me having to break bread with dogs the size of king kong. It’s a little much for me. Lol.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.angeljdavis.com
• Instagram: @theangeljdavis
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