This week on Kultivation w/ Kevie, Kevie welcomes back actress, yogini, and radiant creative spirit Helena-Alexis Seymour—best known for her lead role as Jessica Wu in The Chronicles of Jessica Wu, the groundbreaking series that earned Jasmine Guy (yes, Whitley from A Different World) an Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series. 🎭✨
Helena opens up about what it means to fully embody a powerful role, how she prepares both mentally and spiritually for her craft, and why yoga and alignment are key parts of her acting journey. This episode is full of light, intention, and inspiration—especially for creatives looking to ground their purpose in presence.
💡 In this episode:
• Helena’s process for stepping into the role of Jessica Wu
• The cultural impact of The Chronicles of Jessica Wu
• Working alongside icons like Jasmine Guy
• The intersection of spirituality, self-care, and artistic discipline
• How yoga and mindfulness fuel Helena’s creativity
Whether you're an actor, dreamer, or healer through art—this episode is a must-listen. 🧘🏽♀️🎬
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What is Kultivation with Kevie: A Self-Empowerment Podcast | Cultivating Courage, Confidence, Consistency & Creativity?
Welcome to Kultivation with Kevie—a self-empowerment podcast where self-love, mindset, creativity, and mental health take center stage. Hosted by Kevie, a Black queer creative and seasoned registered nurse, this show invites you to grow through what you go through—with courage, confidence, and consistency.
Each episode blends candid storytelling, nostalgic reflections, and empowering conversations that celebrate healing, identity, purpose, and the messy magic of becoming. Whether you’re navigating burnout, rediscovering your creativity, or showing up as your fullest LGBTQ+ self, this space is for you.
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1. To develop or grow a quality, skill, or mindset
2. To foster transformation through care and intention
3. To refine oneself through experience and reflection
4. To uplift, encourage, and evolve
Let’s “kultivate” the version of you that you’ve always dreamed of becoming. 🌱