Tomgirl With Jj Jurgens

Marissa Chanel Hampton began her journey as a cross country runner.  Now, she’s an actor who’s worked on projectssuch as Scandal, Friends and Lovers, and It’s Not Like Thatcoming soon to Amazon.  In addition to her on-screen work, Marissa is a prolific audiobook narrator with more than 20titles to her name including The Can-Do Mindset, the memoir by one of the most decorated and celebrated women’s basketball players of all time, Candace Parker.  Beyond her acting and narration, Marissa is passionate about social justice and education. She lends her voice and support to organizations such as the ACLU, The Innocence Project, and Doctors Without Borders. The self-proclaimed book nerdalso curates Ink and Paper Soul, a platform dedicated to books, culture, and communityOn this episode, Marissa shares her journey, breaks down what it takes to succeed in audiobook narration, and recounts one of the highlights of her life-getting to hold the Indiana Colts’ Super Bowl trophy as a diehard fan.