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Shift The Plan | Where It Is Never Too Late To Change The Game

NICHOLE GRANT- ColorMeActress Born and raised in Charlotte N.C., Nichole Grant has always known that theater was her passion. After a successful tour with the Raiders AND Saber Debate Team from Charlotte N.C. , where she utilized her skill of writing, public speaking and her natural gift of theatrics to take medal winning victories in competitions, the stage became a firm landing for the inspired Nichole Grant. 3M Productions, a local production company in her hometown, opened their door giving Nichole opportunity and creative space to hone her skills and enlarge her vision. However, Nichole is no new face to the dramatic arts. Postured firmly on her path to pursuing purpose, this versatile performer continues to prove no role is too large or too small. Her contagious energy and passion for life allows her to pour her heart into each character she portrays. Whether she is cast into roles that are comedic or emotionally charged, Nichole always delivers a compelling performance. After landing roles in plays such as, “This House Is Not My Home”, “The Quack”, “Movin on Up”, “The Porch”, “Love Misunderstood”, “Bloodline”, and “A Christmas Treasure”, to name a few, the opportunity was presented to Nichole to assist in writing the stage play, “The Verdict”. She graciously accepted the writing challenge and, of course, she wouldn’t stop there. Always stirring and expanding her gifts to inspire others, Nichole Grant is quickly becoming recognized as a powerhouse acting coach, performer, writer and director. In May of 2016 Nichole was honored, recieiving the prestigious Peach Theater Award as 2016s Up & Coming Actress.....while crusing the clear blue waters of Conzumel Mexico. Ms. Grant has written and is currently directing an inspirational stage play, “Lovin’ Christmas Radio”, “Eye on Him” and “Wrongs Made Right”. While loving and embracing every realm of theater, Nichole has walked through yet another open door into joining the cast of a local Dinner Theater production, “Real Talk”, “Chat & Chew With A View” and starting her own radio show The ColorMeActress Show Beyond the Stage with WGIVCharlotte and WDRB Media. She recently had the honor and privilege of sharing the stage with writer/director/performer and now co-host of the ColorMeActress Show Beyond the Stage, Eric Goodwin in “Rufus World” and Graham Williams as “Brutha Old Skhool”. Ms. Grant has now launched her first series of acting workshops, Actin’ Up Beyond the Stage…..teaching adults and youth the ends and out of theater performance. Among her highest honors, Nichole Grant is the proud mother of a handsome baby boy, Mekhi Grant. At the age of 12 years old, young Mekhi shares his love and excitement in support of his mother’s dream and shows no signs of waning in his enthusiasm. Nichole’s divine strive for excellence continues to take precedence in her life. Her motivate on is deeply rooted in her faith and personal belief system. Throughout her years, in every arena she's given to impact and transform, Nichole Grant encourages herself and empowers others with a pearl of wisdom she’s received and embraced: “It doesn’t matter if a million people tell you no, or if ten million people tell you no. If you get one YES from God that’s ALL you need.” ~Tyler Perry Connect: IG: https://www.instagram.com/actinup_colormeactress/ Website: www.colormeactress.com Shift The Plan - @shifttheplan Rhonda D. Evans - @therhondaevans Listen on Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Spotify

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