We recently had the chance to connect with Sara Quiriconi and have shared our conversation below.
Sara, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
The first 90 minutes of my day set the tone for how I show up, both in life and in my work. I start with a 10-minute meditation to ground and clear my mind, followed by drinking water to rehydrate. Then I move into journaling and filling out my Be the Lead Planner—that’s where I set intentions and priorities for the day. Movement is non-negotiable for me, so I’ll do some stretching or mobility work while also selecting an outfit for the day, whether that’s for my first audition or creative work session. I’ll then prepare a nourishing breakfast to have later in the morning before heading out for a run and my training at the gym. That structure helps me start energized, focused, and ready to perform at my best.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Sara Quiriconi, a New England–born actress and storyteller now based in Los Angeles. My path into acting hasn’t been traditional — I first built a career in the creative corporate world and later in wellness and performance coaching, but at the core, storytelling has always been my driving force. What makes me unique as an actor is the lived experience I bring to my work: resilience, transformation, and a deep fascination with human psychology. Those themes come through in the roles I’m most drawn to — strong, complex women navigating drama and adventure. I’ve trained privately at the Ivana Chubbuck Studio, and right now I’m working on developing both my reel and a feature screenplay, SHE BURNS, based on real life events. My ultimate goal is to portray characters in series like Succession or The White Lotus — layered, flawed, and magnetic — and to create stories that empower audiences to see their own strength reflected back at them.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. 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 playful soul who loved creating characters and worlds through imagination and dress-up. My inner child — little Sara — was endlessly curious, creative, and full of pure light and love. She was always performing, inventing stories, and seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary. In many ways, acting now feels like returning home to her — honoring that original spark before life layered on expectations and limitations.
What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
The defining wounds of my life haven’t been just one thing — they’ve been a series of moments that forced me to confront myself. Surviving cancer, battling addictions, going through divorce, changing careers, and all the times I felt unheard or silenced — those experiences left me playing small, stifling my voice, and questioning my worth. But they also became the raw material that fuels me as an artist. Acting gives me the freedom to reclaim that voice, to live fully, and to transform pain into power. On screen and on stage, I get to embody truth, express what was once suppressed, and honor not just my own story, but the stories of others who’ve fought to be seen and heard.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What’s a belief you used to hold tightly but now think was naive or wrong?
A belief I used to hold tightly was that I had to earn my worth — that if I worked hard enough, achieved enough, or proved myself in the right ways, then I would finally be enough. It was an old story I carried for years, and it kept me hustling, people-pleasing, and overextending myself in relationships and careers that didn’t truly fulfill me. What I’ve come to realize is that worth isn’t something you achieve — it’s something you own. For example, in the past I stayed in a marriage and later a career path because I thought I had to ‘work hard’ to prove I was valuable. Now, as an actress, I see that my worth is inherent — it’s in my presence, my craft, my voice. I no longer chase validation; I create from authenticity. That shift has changed everything.
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 the story people tell about me when I’m gone is that I lived fully, fearlessly, and unapologetically myself. That I turned pain into power and never stopped creating. That through my work — whether on screen, in writing, or in life — I reminded people of their own strength, resilience, and light. More than anything, I want to be remembered as a storyteller who inspired others to reclaim their voice and to live their own story boldly.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://saraquiriconi.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livefreewarrior/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/squiriconi/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sara_Quiriconi
- Other: https://www.imdb.me/SaraQuiriconi
Image Credits
https://www.harry-guest.com/photography
https://www.paulsmithphotography.com/
