This week we welcome Stacey Marie Keba, an actress who has found her niche in the booming world of vertical films, those dramatic and twist-filled shorts made for TikTok and Instagram. While she often plays the villain on screen, Stacey is thoughtful, kind, and full of insight when it comes to her craft.

In our conversation, she opens up about her journey from traditional film to the rise of vertical storytelling, what it is like to embody the “bad guy,” and how those roles shape both her career and audience perception. Here are other things we had talked about:

• Her international film experience
• Finding her place in the world of vertical films
• Being cast as the villain and embracing the challenge
• Moving from short-form media to larger film projects
• Writing a book adaptation inspired by a vertical film
• Reflections on the future of vertical storytelling and acting

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Check out Stacey’s links here: https://biobar.link/staceymariekeba

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I am in admissions and advising by profession where I speak with students every day about their future and goals. I have spent a decade learning peoples life stories and what makes them tick. So, a few years ago I decided to take that passion for people and make a podcast. Through this I have been able to speak with a lot of amazing people. People like Bob Eubanks (The Newlywed Game), Daphne Maxwell Reid (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), Maddie Musselman (2x Olympic Gold Medalist), Francois Clemmons (Mister Rogers' Neighborhood), and countless others.