Andrea Navedo didn’t get to see many positive portrayals of Latinas in the media growing up. So when she had the chance to play a starring role on Jane the Virgin, a role that cast her as a complex, flawed, and genuine Latina single mother, she jumped all over the opportunity. Now she focuses on making the most of her ability to influence and inspire others who grew up the same way she did. On this episode of Women of Impact with Lisa Bilyeu, Andrea Navedo tells her story of surviving abusive relationships, dealing with endless rejection, and eventually triumphing in the entertainment industry. She also talks about how to listen compassionately to your own internal dialogue, discusses why fame and validation did not make her feel better about herself, and explains why she never plays the victim. [Original air date: 3/26/20]. SHOW NOTES: Andrea and Lisa discuss the pressure to fit in and reject your own culture [3:51] Andrea explains why she needed to see positive role models on TV as a youth [6:59] Andrea used to believe that being an actress was a very selfish career [10:39] Andrea talks about being in an abusive relationship and why she eventually left [13:31] How to listen to the internal family dialogue in your own mind [17:28] There is an essential part of you that is pure and doesn’t need fixing [20:21] Andrea talks about her first acting gig on a soap opera [24:15] Andrea explains why she needed to take a temporary break from acting [30:09] Andrea feels she has a responsibility to inspire people who are similar to her [36:33] The curated, money-driven images you see of celebrities are pretty much BS [39:20] Fame, money and validation did not help Andrea feel better about herself [41:00] Why you should not numb out the emotions that you feel [44:10] It doesn’t matter what other people say about you. It matters what you say about you [45:36] Andrea explains why she never plays the victim [47:29] FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://bit.ly/2TIsoKh FOLLOW ANDREA: INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2WKtXce FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2UB3bjU TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2y44P6c If you purchase an item using these affiliate links, Impact Theory may receive a commission. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa now to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up at https://lastbottlewines.com, use code LISA to save 10%, and find out why Last Bottle is the most fun way to discover and buy amazing wine.  This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/women and get on your way to being your best self! Get a free 30-day Alo Moves subscription by going to https://alomoves.com and use code WOI30. Go to https://tryviome.com/LISA and use code LISA to get 20% off your first 3 months, and take control of your gut health today! Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase by going to https://drinkAG1.com/lisa. ***CALLING ALL BADASSES!*** If you really want to level up your confidence game, check out the WOMEN OF IMPACT SUBSCRIPTION, specially designed to turn you into the badass you were born to be!  *New episodes delivered ad-free, EXCLUSIVE access to hundreds of archived Women of Impact episodes, and so much more!* Don't settle for mediocrity when you can be extraordinary! *****Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/457ebrP***** Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices