# The Resilience Series - Unboxed Conversations Part 1: Still in the Game - Guest: Ali Ballard

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Podcast: [Unboxed and Fearless Podcast with Dr. Natasha Weems, DNP-BC](https://stenobird.com/podcast/unboxed-and-fearless-podcast-with-dr-natasha-weems-dnp-bc-7039179)
Published: 2026-05-01T03:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unboxed-and-fearless/episodes/The-Resilience-Series---Unboxed-Conversations-Part-1-Still-in-the-Game---Guest-Ali-Ballard-e3i98qf
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## Resource

In Part 1 of this two-part Resilience Series conversation, Dr. Natasha Weems sits down with actor and producer Alimi Ballard for the kind of honest conversation that Hollywood rarely allows. Alimi has built a career defined by versatility, depth, and staying power — and in this episode, he pulls back the curtain on what that journey has actually required.This is the resilience that does not trend. The persistence that happens between roles. The mental and emotional work of building a career in entertainment while remaining grounded, whole, and purposeful. Dr. Natasha brings her fearless interview presence to a conversation that will resonate with creatives, professionals, and anyone who has ever had to keep going when the path was unclear.Still in the game. Still standing. Still building

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