Allison Gryphon has climbed the ranks of the film industry over the last several years. Right at what appeared to be the pinnacle of her career, she was diagnosed with cancer. In response to her diagnosis she decided to create the film What the F*ck is Cancer? In this interview she talks to me about the process of fearless film making and fighting cancer. Lessons from climbing the ladder in the film industryHidden opportunities for people at the beginning Navigating the complex process of film making Why you can't skip the middle and go to the top Why we must learn to slow the pace of what we doLearning to recognize when a mentor shows up in your lifeWhy we should respect authority but not fear it Dealing with cancer at the pinnacle of a careerHow cancer caused Allyson to become more of who she already wasHow significant emotional experiences impact our livesWhy Allison responded to her diagnosis by making a film Using creative and informative outlets as coping mechanismsThe definition of fearless filmmaking The importance of figuring our the rules in order to break themHow fearless passion for life makes you unmistakable Allison W. Gryphon is a novelist, filmmaker and breast cancer fighter with a passion for story and an undying appetite for living life to the fullest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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