Acting, HR, and Everything in Between: The Nonlinear Career Journey of Bobbie Jo Michalak

It Wasn’t a Straight Line—And That’s Okay If someone asked me to sum up my career path, I’d probably say, “It’s complicated… but beautiful.” My journey hasn’t followed a straight line. It hasn’t looked like a polished resume or a well-edited LinkedIn page. But it has shaped me in ways I never expected—and honestly, I […]
Why Volunteering is the Ultimate Confidence Builder for Aspiring Performers

More Than Just Giving Back When most people think of volunteering, they picture food pantries, charity drives, or soup kitchens. And yes—I’ve done all of that. I’ve sorted donations, served hot meals, and handed out Christmas gifts to children who otherwise wouldn’t have received one. But volunteering has given me more than I could have […]