This week on the Story and Craft Podcast, we had the pleasure of chatting with the talented actor, Melissa O'Neil, who plays Officer Lucy Chen on the ABC Television show The Rookie. We talked about everything from her Canadian Idol win at just 17 years old to her experiences on Broadway and her journey from Calgary to Toronto to New York and Los Angeles. We explored Melissa's family heritage and how she's reclaiming her mother's roots while connecting with her father's hidden family. Along the way, we discussed everything from the power of intention to self-learning and meditation, and how these practices have helped her approach her work in an honest and authentic way.Finally, we discussed the challenges of juggling a Broadway schedule and how to take care of your voice while performing, as well as Melissa's passion for wellness and teaching others the knowledge she’s acquired. Don't miss this engaging and entertaining conversation with Melissa O'Neil!SHOW HIGHLIGHTS0:08:30 - Ensemble Work and Self-Pressure0:23:39 - Talent Shows and Hobbies0:30:53 - Perceptions of New York City0:36:27 - Claiming your space in the industry0:40:00 - An actor's reference for a comfortable work environment0:45:42 - Rebel autonomy coming of age story0:55:35 - Vibratory Stones and Sacred Objects1:01:24 - Enthusiasm about working on an LA-based showListen and subscribe on your favorite podcast app.  Also, check out the show and sign up for the newsletter at  www.storyandcraftpod.com.Story & Craft is available wherever you get your podcasts.  We just rolled out on YouTube.  Please subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! https://www.youtube.com/@storyandcraft  ...#podcast #interview #MelissaOneil #Actor #TheRookie #TheRookieABC #ABC #ABCNetwork #CanadianIdol #DarkMatter #DarkMatterSeries #SYFY #Intention #Meditation #Wellness #acting #actorslife #storyandcraft #voiceover #voiceactor #voiceovercoach #volife