Malorie Felt

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New Headshot #3! The sensual leading lady… she can read you like a book. She’s smarter than she looks because life has made her that way. Confident in her own skin, she knows her strengths and uses them well. Keep your eye on this one… 📸: the ever amazing HMU: me

Part 4 of my exercise in celebrating my vessel: stop apologizing, know that it’s okay to take up space, and f**k perfection. People (women) who overly apologize probably picked up the habit in childhood when self-confidence and assertiveness are seen as stubbornness or rudeness. I was encouraged to not rock the boat and to put others before my own needs. Being kind and respectful to people is different than being used and loosing yourself at the hands of others. I’ve had to unlearn a lot of habits and self-deprecating thoughts, and I’m definitely still learning. It’s a long process, but I’ve made huge progress.

You don’t have to do things perfectly to do them. You don’t have to be a master at something to share it with others. Do what makes you happy without being perfect. Perfection is a myth. It’s unattainable. And it’s boring. The best indication of confidence is action. My body “wasn’t where I wanted it to be” when I did this shoot. I see so many imperfections when I look at these photos that no one else probably notices. We are our own worst critics. It takes practice to silence the brain and those thoughts that creep in. I’ve worked on battling this by repeating my personal mantra “I am worthy” to myself everyday. Some days I receive it better than others. But I AM worthy. Worthy of love, of friendships, of success, of happiness, of acceptance, of respect… of life. I belong just as I am. There are things that only I can offer this world, and the same goes for you. So go show the world your gifts, exactly as you are. Take up space. Don’t apologize for being your genuine self. Treat others with kindness and give to those who need it, while setting healthy boundaries for yourself. Because at the end of the day, the one constant we have is ourselves. May we all find a way to invest in such a worthy entity.

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I am thrilled to share that I will be making my network debut tonight, November 14, on episode 7 of the new NBC hit show, Found. This is the first co-star role I’ve booked so far and I can’t believe it was for this incredible show. Check your local listings for what time it will air, and it will also be available to stream on Peacock on Wednesday. Thank you to my agent, at AWA for always working hard for your actors. I’m lucky to be one of them.