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I think it’s a great time for women in TV and film in general, and I want to help tell these stories.

Beth Riesgraf

I was really active as a kid. I was outdoors constantly.
BETH RIESGRAF

Active Constantly Kids
I find that if I use my time well and take care of my mind/body when I’m outside of work, then I feel more supported throughout my day. So, instead of waking up and going straight for my cell phone or running to the gym.
BETH RIESGRAF

Cells Gym Phones Running Walking
I take a few deep breaths, envision what I’d like to achieve that day, then rid my mind of anything that isn’t going to help me get there.
BETH RIESGRAF

Anything Deep Envision Mind
I am drawn to roles that are strong, intelligent, and a little edgy. With Complications, I navigate my character Samantha Ellison through some really emotionally challenging times.
BETH RIESGRAF

Character Intelligent Strong
If I don’t take care of myself and be kind to myself, then I can’t take care of anyone else.
BETH RIESGRAF

Anyone Be Care Kind
It’s important for me to play women who can overcome adversity, make change, and take control of their lives.
BETH RIESGRAF

Adversity Play Thinking
I enjoy doing fun things outdoors with my son to stay in shape. We like camping together. After a weekend in the woods, I’m sorer than after a week at the gym!
BETH RIESGRAF

Fun Son Weekend
That lifestyle wears you down fast, so I started to take better care of myself. I exercise, sleep eight hours a night, take vitamins, eat organic foods, skip foods that aren’t good for me, and I surround myself with amazing artists and friends.
BETH RIESGRAF

Artist Exercise Sleep
Passion. Confidence. Gratitude. The possibility of making positive change in the world. It’s the sort of “spark” one gets the moment they decide to go after what they want, really fight for it, work hard, and not give up. I love that spark; it’s beautifully contagious.
BETH RIESGRAF

Giving Gratitude Hard Work Up
If something boils up under stress later, I remind myself to breathe and focus back to how I decided my day was going to go. It’s simple but it works.
BETH RIESGRAF

Focus Simple Stress
If I don’t take care of myself and be kind to myself, then I can’t take care of anyone else.
BETH RIESGRAF

Baby Sleep Tired
I think it’s a great time for women in TV and film in general, and I want to help tell these stories.
BETH RIESGRAF

Stories Think Time Women
I am drawn to roles that are strong, intelligent, and a little edgy.
BETH RIESGRAF

Intelligent Roles Strong
I would say, being a parent is what makes me vulnerable. Loving someone so much it scares you.
BETH RIESGRAF

Decision Knowing Loving Someone
I think when my son was a baby I got used to not getting enough sleep, rushing and skipping meals, and feeling tired a lot of the time.
BETH RIESGRAF

Baby Meals Rushing Skipping Think
It’s so weird, not knowing what your life is going to be. I’m being optimistic. And when ‘Leverage’ comes to an end, I have lots of ideas for other things. You can’t really sit and wait for things to come to you.
BETH RIESGRAF

Ideas Knowing Optimistic
I find that if I use my time well and take care of my mind/body when I’m outside of work, then I feel more supported throughout my day.
BETH RIESGRAF

Body Mind Supported Use

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