Actress, writer, and rising NBC star Michele Weaver joins hosts Deborah Joy Winans Williams and MAJOR. for a warm, funny, and joy-filled conversation on Holiday AF. Known for her breakout roles in Love Is___ and her upcoming NBC family drama, Michele shines as she shares the unexpected path that shaped her career — from graduating without an agent to working as a makeup model, phone rep, and airbrush artist before landing her first roles.

Michele reflects on her creative journey, including directing The Glass Menagerie as a high school senior and later working behind the camera with Deborah on a short film. She opens up about her growing passion for storytelling, the excitement of starring in a new NBC series, and the joy of stepping into a character who feels like family.

The holiday conversation takes center stage as Michele reveals her lifelong obsession with eggnog — yes, even the dairy-free kind — and breaks down her family’s Secret-Santa-style name-draw tradition. She talks about growing up in snowy Denver, why she’s never had a Los Angeles Christmas, and the spiritual comfort she found as a child praying for snow so she’d “know everything was okay.”

This episode blends laughter, nostalgia, friendship, and holiday magic — a beautiful showcase of Michele’s heart and humor.

Actress, writer, and rising NBC star Michele Weaver joins hosts Deborah Joy Winans Williams and MAJOR. for a warm, funny, and joy-filled conversation on Holiday AF. Known for her breakout roles in Love Is___ and her upcoming NBC family drama, Michele shines as she shares the unexpected path that shaped her career &mdash; from graduating without an agent to working as a makeup model, phone rep, and airbrush artist before landing her first roles.
Michele reflects on her creative journey, including directing The Glass Menagerie as a high school senior and later working behind the camera with Deborah on a short film. She opens up about her growing passion for storytelling, the excitement of starring in a new NBC series, and the joy of stepping into a character who feels like family.
The holiday conversation takes center stage as Michele reveals her lifelong obsession with eggnog &mdash; yes, even the dairy-free kind &mdash; and breaks down her family&rsquo;s Secret-Santa-style name-draw tradition. She talks about growing up in snowy Denver, why she&rsquo;s never had a Los Angeles Christmas, and the spiritual comfort she found as a child praying for snow so she&rsquo;d &ldquo;know everything was okay.&rdquo;
This episode blends laughter, nostalgia, friendship, and holiday magic &mdash; a beautiful showcase of Michele&rsquo;s heart and humor.

Each week, actor and singer Deborah Joy Winans Williams invites inspiring women into candid, heart-led conversations about joy—what it means, how they choose it daily, and why it matters. Through personal stories, shared insights, and warm humor, Choosing Joy creates a space where vulnerability meets strength and every episode offers encouragement to embrace joy intentionally—even in life’s uncertainties.

Each week, actor and singer Deborah Joy Winans Williams invites inspiring women into candid, heart-led conversations about joy&mdash;what it means, how they choose it daily, and why it matters. Through personal stories, shared insights, and warm humor, Choosing Joy creates a space where vulnerability meets strength and every episode offers encouragement to embrace joy intentionally&mdash;even in life&rsquo;s uncertainties.

Choosing Joy

In this heartfelt and festive episode of Holiday AF, actress and writer Michele Weaver opens up about her creative beginnings, her unexpected path into the entertainment industry, and the holiday traditions that shaped her life. Michele shares stories of growing up in snowy Denver, where Christmas never felt complete without white powder on the ground — even praying as a child for snowfall as a sign that “everything was going to be okay.”  She also dives into her early career hustle, from modeling for a makeup company to answering phones and training as an airbrush artist while pursuing acting without an agent. Michele reflects on directing The Glass Menagerie in high school, collaborating with Deborah on a short film, and now stepping into her starring role in a new NBC family drama.  The conversation brings plenty of laughs as Michele discusses her lifelong love for eggnog (even dairy-free versions), her family’s name-draw gift tradition, and the rules everyone tries to follow when sticking to a holiday budget. A warm, insightful, and joyful episode that celebrates creativity, friendship, and the magic of holiday memories.

Michele Weaver on Denver Snow, NBC Stardom, Family Traditions & Her Funniest Holiday Memories | Holiday AF

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