Firecracker Department with Naomi Snieckus

Ashleigh Rains shares her creative journey from pointe shoes to production.

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with the multi-talented Ashleigh Rains! 

Naomi and Ashleigh dive deep into her fascinating journey from classical ballet training at Canada's National Ballet School to her current success as an actress and award-winning producer. You'll hear all about her creative philosophy, how she balances multiple artistic pursuits, and the story behind founding C'mon Mort Productions! 

This episode is packed with insights as Ashleigh shares her experiences working on hits like The Handmaid's Tale and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, plus her perspective as Festival Director and Head Programmer for @canfilmfest.

Whether you're a fellow artist or simply love hearing about creative journeys, you won't want to miss this heartfelt discussion about prioritizing creativity and exploring multiple artistic paths!