Beyond the Box - Breaking Expectations & Choosing Purpose

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​For years, audiences knew her through roles that defined a generation of fans, but the path forward has become something far more intentional. In this conversation with Cassandra Scerbo, we explore the shift from playing the parts people expect to choosing the work that truly matters. It’s a story about stepping beyond labels, embracing purpose, and finding the courage to redefine what comes next.

ALLIÉ: From Make It or Break It and Bring It On: In It to Win It to Sharknado and ABC’s Grand Hotel, you've been part of projects that shaped a generation of fans. My first question for you today is this: what shifted inside of you that made you say, it's time for something deeper? It's time for intention. What was the shift that made you want to do more than what you were doing?

CASSANDRA: First of all, since we're talking about gratitude, I'm so grateful for all of those projects because, like you said, they had such incredible fan bases and many of them were very genre-driven. I'm so grateful for that. Every single project is a stepping stone, a learning experience. You get to work with so many amazing people along the way.

CASSANDRA: (continued) I’ve always wanted to be taken seriously when it comes to my craft. Since I naturally have a more bubbly personality and I played all of these really fun roles that I truly enjoyed during that time period, but I felt like it was kind of hard to break out of certain boxes. I did feel stereotyped at times, and I think that’s a natural part of the journey for so many artists. But I reached a point where I really wanted to tell stories that spoke to me on a deeper level. Around that same time, I met my husband, and that shift in my life happened to lead us into forming a production company.

It’s been such a fulfilling evolution, getting to work behind the scenes while also creating and stepping into projects that feel more aligned with who I am now. The roles I’m drawn to today carry more depth and reflect me as a woman in this chapter of my life.

I always say I don't want to go to work every day and play myself. I love stepping outside of the box and crave roles furthest from who I am. That’s the beauty of storytelling; researching people from all walks of life and bringing those characters to life. The question became: how can I rebrand myself at this age when I've been known for these projects that have such dedicated fan bases? Read Full Article >>