It's truly astonishing to think that my annual Leap with Passion Workshop has now been a source of inspiration for passionate souls for 17 incredible years. It all began with a simple spark on a sunny Chicago street back in 2008 – if you attend a workshop, I'll share the full story with you!

 

Living as an actor in the vibrant heart of New York City, I've learned to piece together a beautiful, unconventional life. I'm absolutely thrilled to be represented by the fabulous Bobby Holder at Bright Artists Management, and I'm proud to be a member of the National Alliance of Acting Teachers. My days are a whirlwind of classes, auditions, coaching and a diverse range of acting projects, spanning from the silver screen to the theatre, and even reading for the global community at Marble Collegiate Church, where I'm a member.

 

One of my passions is performing my solo show for adults - my personal story about having sensory processing disorder - called Rhonda Badonda: The Adventures of a Girl with a Pain in Her Brain. In addition to my creative pursuits, I'm an Erickson-Certified Life Coach and wholeheartedly embrace the solution-focused framework inspired by the work of Milton Erickson. This elegant framework forms the bedrock of the Leap with Passion Workshop.

 

I call a sunny East Village walk-up my home, and in my spare moments I find joy in dark chocolate, pilates and stargazing.