Raven Goodwin: Woman Crush Wednesday

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Raven Goodwin is our WCW. We know her as Niecy, the struggling young mother on Being Mary Jane. Though her character may be immature and self-conscious, I don’t think the same holds true for Ms. Goodwin. Born in 1992, she has been acting since the tender age of 9. I first saw her while watching Good Luck Charlie with my daughter on the Disney channel. She has also starred in the movie Lovely and; Amazing (2002), The Station Agent (2003), and also on the TV series Just Jordan (2007). Starring in roles that push the envelope in regards to insecurity and self-acceptance tend to make us all feel more at ease with the way we view ourselves and others around us. Likewise, the comedic roles that she plays also help us not always take things so seriously. To do that as a child actor then as a woman coming into her own is amazing. Though she might not be a household name, her work speaks volumes about her future. To survive the harsh world of child acting and to be able to keep your craft as a sustainable career is worth its’ weight in gold in the film and television industry and she does it so seamlessly. In an interview that I recently saw, she exuded self-confidence without appearing arrogant or entitled. Professionalism, humility, and being focused on your passion can take you to the stars and beyond!