Rebekah Abrahim shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Rebekah , a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: Have you ever been glad you didn’t act fast?
All the time. If I’m not sure what to do, I’d rather pause than move in the wrong direction. My dad always told me never to correct someone unless I was absolutely certain I was right, and that advice has saved me more times than I can count. I do doubt myself a little more than most people, but I don’t see it as a flaw. To me, it’s a small price to pay compared to the damage of being wrong and overconfident.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m a writer, though I only started this year at 45. So far, I’ve published a cookbook and just wrapped my first film—a short about a woman who experiences a stillbirth. It’s raw and gripping, a real-life horror story. Even though it was my first script, it drew Emmy winners to the project. The script itself is only three months old, developed very quickly.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who taught you the most about work?
My dad. He’s always worked incredibly hard without ever complaining. I remember times when we had no food in the house, and he was juggling everything—bathing people for work, doing telemarketing, and studying full-time in seminary. He pays attention to the details and doesn’t stop until the job is done. I think I carry that with me. In real life, I can be pretty goofy, but when it comes to work, I shift into a more serious mode. I don’t see that as a flaw—it’s something I truly value about myself.
When did you last change your mind about something important?
I used to think I had to control every detail of my film. In my mind, I carried a version of it that played out exactly the way I wanted. But I realized I needed to let that go and trust the professionals who know more than I do. That shift was important for me accepting that I can’t control everything. Now, I value peace of mind over control. Being able to let go and sleep at night matters more to me than holding on too tightly.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Is the public version of you the real you?
Unfortunately, yes. I often joke that I need a publicist. I love laughing, joking, and hugging—and if you don’t think I’m funny, well… that’s going to be a problem.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. If immortality were real, what would you build?
I haven’t died yet so immortality feels real, at least for today. I hope the life I am building will ripple forward for my son and perhaps his son after him. I am a massage therapist and a filmmaker, different paths yet both about human connection, about touching lives in ways that last. Every day I shape my world quietly, deliberately, building a life that matters.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @stillthemovie
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Shawn Jones
