Rosa Laborde shares her writing process and how she deals with burnout

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This week, we sit down with the powerhouse that is Rosa Laborde—award-winning playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor—whose work spans theatre, film, and television.

We dive into the creative process, the magic (and challenges!) of collaborating with friends, and the drive to make things happen. But what happens when burnout hits? Rosa shares her experiences with creative burn out, how to recognize it, and the ways she recharges to keep the fire burning.

With acclaimed plays like Interior Design, Light, True, Marine Life, and Leo, multiple Dora Award nominations for best new play, receiving the KM Hunter Artist’s Award for Theatre, and been a finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award for Drama, along with screenwriting credits on The Spencer Sisters (CTV) and Sensitive Skin (HBO Canada), Rosa has left a powerful mark on the industry. With her latest series Nesting which she co-created, co-starred, and was showrunner for, she proves that her creative energy is unstoppable.

As an actor Rosa has played recurring roles on shows like Saving Hope, Regenesis, At the Hotel, History Bites (Gemini Nomination — now Canadian Screen Award), bringing her Rosa-charisma to every role.

Don’t miss this inspiring, honest, and thought-provoking conversation.