S3E3: Ireon Roach: From Englewood to CW’s 4400 |August Wilson Winner on Acting & Poetry

In this episode of Every Day is a Yay, we sit down with Ireon Roach — actor, poet, and August Wilson Poetry Competition winner — to talk about the power of storytelling, embracing your roots, and what it really means to just be in a world that demands performance.

We dive into:
🎭 Her acting journey in CW’s 4400, Departing Seniors, and Candyman
🖊️ How poetry became her foundation as an artist
🌆 Growing up in Englewood and finding joy through community
💬 Why authenticity is her biggest flex — and how she navigates being labeled
🧠 The conversation around mental health and identity in the creative world

If you’re an actor, a creative, or someone finding their voice — this one will hit home.

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