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Back in Motion: Reflections

Sonia Iris Lozada - back in motionThe past several months have been a reminder that an acting career is rarely a straight line. Back in Motion isn’t just about moving forward—it’s about returning with new experiences, renewed perspective, and a deeper appreciation for the work that happens between the moments we celebrate.

Sometimes we’re on set. Sometimes we’re auditioning. Sometimes we’re training, studying, creating our own work, or simply living life so we have something meaningful to bring back to our performances. A back in motion reflections moment.

This season has been one of patience, healing, and preparation.

While navigating some physical challenges and focusing on recovery, I’ve also been reminded that growth doesn’t stop simply because we’re moving at a different pace. In many ways, it becomes more intentional. I’ve continued to work creatively through writing, podcasting, meditation projects, and voice work, all of which deepen the same skills that first drew me to acting: observation, empathy, imagination, and storytelling.

One thing I’ve learned over the years is that every creative pursuit informs the others. Poetry teaches me to listen. Voice acting teaches me to communicate emotion with precision. Writing teaches me to understand motivation and character. Acting allows me to bring all of those elements together.

I’ve also spent time reflecting on the types of stories that continue to resonate with me. I’m drawn to complex, authentic characters—people who reveal the beauty, humor, contradictions, and resilience that exist within everyday life. Whether dramatic or comedic, those are the stories that continue to inspire me as an artist.

Recently, I’ve also begun exploring management representation opportunities and looking ahead to the next chapter of my acting career. It’s an exciting reminder that no matter how long we’ve been in this industry, there are always new doors waiting to open.

For now, my focus remains simple: continue growing, continue creating, and remain open to whatever comes next.

Thank you to everyone who has supported my work over the years. I look forward to sharing future projects, auditions, bookings, and creative adventures as they unfold.

The journey continues.

Warmly,

Sonia Lozada
Actor • Voice Actor • Storyteller • Podcaster

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Presence in Performance

The Still Point Minute presence in performanceIf you’ve read my earlier post about The Still Point Minute, you’ll know it began as a simple daily practice to stay grounded between auditions and projects. In this new reflection, I explore how that same awareness has become part of my creative process—the heart of what I call “Presence in Performance.”

In acting—and in life—presence is everything. There’s a moment between breath and movement where truth reveals itself, a still point that becomes the soul of every scene. Presence in performance begins here—in awareness, not action. It’s the space where creativity listens before it speaks, where the actor connects not just to the role, but to something deeper within.

The Still Point Minute grew out of my own need to return to that space. Between auditions, projects, and everyday life, I found myself seeking one quiet minute to reconnect—to remember that creativity doesn’t come from rushing, but from presence. Each episode is a short guided reflection, designed to help you pause, breathe, and ground yourself before stepping into your next scene, meeting, or moment.

You can read my first post about how The Still Point Minute began here.

The Actor’s Inner Pause

As actors, we live in the space between what’s written and what’s felt. The best performances come when we’re not forcing emotion but allowing it to surface naturally. That’s the same energy behind The Still Point Minute. These one-minute meditations train presence—the kind that keeps you authentic and connected no matter what the camera or stage demands.

Behind the Scenes

I record each week’s episodes in my home studio, usually on a quiet morning when the light feels soft enough to listen. The process is meditative: setting the microphone, slowing my breath, letting the words arrive as if they’ve been waiting all along. It’s voice work—but it’s also heart work.

Join Me at the Still Point

Whether you’re an actor, artist, or simply someone navigating a busy world, these brief moments of reflection are meant for you. Subscribe to The Still Point Minute on YouTube or listen on Insight Timer. Take one minute a day to center yourself—and see how it transforms your creativity, your focus, and your sense of calm.

When awareness leads, expression follows—that harmony is presence in performance.