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Red Lady Stacey Thunder
Native Men's Magazine
Native Men’s: What is the secret to your success?
Stacey: For me, there are a number of things that helped me achieve success.
Having a positive attitude and outlook on life, having goals and sticking to them no
matter how tough the challenges may be, and being able to learn from my
mistakes have helped considerably.
Plus, I think it is incredibly important we enjoy the road we are on while striving for
our goals...to live in the present instead of only thinking how life will be better once
that goal is achieved. I think "today" is a precious gift, so I like to live in the
moment and enjoy the time I have with my family and friends. The love and support
I get from them helps me through it all and plays a major role in achieving success.
Native Men’s: How do you overcome obstacles & barriers?
Stacey: Aside from getting the love and support from my family, I try to maintain
that positivity and determination. I think of "obstacles" and "barriers" simply as
"challenges" that are a part of life and part of a learning process. So I accept and
appreciate them and tackle them in the best way I can.
Native Men’s: What was your defining moment in your career?
Stacey: I don't think there was a defining moment in my career, but rather several
defining moments. The first is deciding to go to college. For a short period of
time in high school, I thought about not going, but that changed when I realized
college is an absolute must if I want to make sure I can provide for myself, and my
family when I got one.
The second and third defining moments are when I realized I had to work extra
hard in law school to prove to myself I can do it (at a time when I doubted myself),
and when I passed the bar exam to become a licensed attorney.
Other defining moments are when I gave birth to my three children. Each birth was
such a blessing, and each time I naturally wanted to work harder for them and be
the best mother I can.
And the last defining moments are when I decided to take action in pursuing my
lifelong dream of acting, and becoming an owner of a music and film entertainment
company.
Native Men’s: Who is Stacey?
Stacey: A person with a big heart who simply loves to have fun.
Native Men’s: What is your philosophy in life?
Stacey: To love your family and friends and enjoy life to it's fullest.
Stacey's Bio
Stacey Thunder is from the Red Lake and Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Nations.
She was born in California while her father, Bob Thunder (Red Lake), was enlisted
in the Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro. Stacey spent the first two years of her life
in California with her father and mother, Marybeth (Lac Courte Oreilles), before the
family returned to their homelands in Minnesota. She is the oldest of eight children.
Stacey is the host and co-producer of the PBS educational Native news and
lifestyle magazine program, Native Report. The television show started with four
episodes in 2004 and grew into a full 15-episode schedule by 2006. With much
success and now in high definition, Native Report’s fifth season is scheduled to
begin airing March 2010.
As an actress, Stacey recently played the recurring role of “Judith” in the Starz hit
series, “Crash”, a provocative 13-episode drama series from the producers of the
Academy Award®-winning Best Motion Picture starring Hollywood film icon,
Dennis Hopper, and Eric Roberts. She made her debut on the series’ second
season premiere September 18, 2009. In addition to “Crash”, she acted in a
number of short films, and portrayed “Julie” in "Cold Feet", an independent feature-
length romantic comedy that channels the Hepburn/Grant movies of the forties.
Stacey studies acting with former acting coach of Academy Award®-nominated
Amy Adams, Cheryl Moore Brinkley, and Raye Birk at the prestigious and
renowned Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis.
Stacey’s work in the entertainment world goes beyond being in front of the
camera. She owns an independent Native-owned music and film entertainment
company called Eagle Thunder Entertainment (ETE) with partner, Robby Romero,
where she executive produced five CDs: 1) “Native Rock - the singles”; 2) “Red
Lake Singers – Old Times”; 3) “Painting The World”; 4) “P. Town Boyz”; and 5)
“Native Children's Survival: if not now, when? if not you, who?”. She is currently
developing new music, film and television projects for 2010, including Back Stage
Pass, an online reality reel that will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look into the
lives of artists, celebrities, and other notable characters.
Stacey received a B.A. in psychology in 1994 from Hamline University and a J.D.
in 1998 from William Mitchell College of Law. She has served Indian Country for
over 11 years in various legal capacities including positions with Anishinabe Legal
Services, the Indian Child Welfare Law Center, and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe’
s Corporate Commission. Her experience ranges from Federal Indian law and
business, to entertainment law. Currently, Stacey is the general counsel for the
Red Lake Nation, and ETE.
Committed to shaping the future of Indian Country, Stacey dedicates her time and
service as a public speaker, in particular for the youth; and as an officer or board
member to non-profit organizations. She served as the Vice-President and a
board member of the Minnesota American Indian Bar Association; and was a co-
founder of Native Thunder Distance Runners, in which she ran two marathons in
order to raise awareness of the need for better health in Indian country. Stacey
now serves as a board member of Native Children's Survival, an organization
dedicated to raising awareness about critical issues facing Mother Earth, her
children, and the seventh generation to come through the international language of
music and film; and a board member of Nike’s N7 Fund, a fund that provides grant
money to Native American communities in support of sports and physical activity
programs for the youth.
Stacey’s work and dedication to Indian Country has not gone unnoticed. She was
recently awarded the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development’
s “Native American 40 Under 40”, a prestigious award given to outstanding young
Native Americans who have shown excellence and are playing a significant role in
shaping Indian Country for the future.
Native Men’s: What is the secret to your success?
Stacey: For me, there are a number of things that helped me achieve success.
Having a positive attitude and outlook on life, having goals and sticking to them no
matter how tough the challenges may be, and being able to learn from my
mistakes have helped considerably.
Plus, I think it is incredibly important we enjoy the road we are on while striving for
our goals...to live in the present instead of only thinking how life will be better once
that goal is achieved. I think "today" is a precious gift, so I like to live in the
moment and enjoy the time I have with my family and friends. The love and support
I get from them helps me through it all and plays a major role in achieving success.
Native Men’s: How do you overcome obstacles & barriers?
Stacey: Aside from getting the love and support from my family, I try to maintain
that positivity and determination. I think of "obstacles" and "barriers" simply as
"challenges" that are a part of life and part of a learning process. So I accept and
appreciate them and tackle them in the best way I can.
Native Men’s: What was your defining moment in your career?
Stacey: I don't think there was a defining moment in my career, but rather several
defining moments. The first is deciding to go to college. For a short period of
time in high school, I thought about not going, but that changed when I realized
college is an absolute must if I want to make sure I can provide for myself, and my
family when I got one.
The second and third defining moments are when I realized I had to work extra
hard in law school to prove to myself I can do it (at a time when I doubted myself),
and when I passed the bar exam to become a licensed attorney.
Other defining moments are when I gave birth to my three children. Each birth was
such a blessing, and each time I naturally wanted to work harder for them and be
the best mother I can.
And the last defining moments are when I decided to take action in pursuing my
lifelong dream of acting, and becoming an owner of a music and film entertainment
company.
Native Men’s: Who is Stacey?
Stacey: A person with a big heart who simply loves to have fun.
Native Men’s: What is your philosophy in life?
Stacey: To love your family and friends and enjoy life to it's fullest.
Stacey's Bio
Stacey Thunder is from the Red Lake and Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Nations.
She was born in California while her father, Bob Thunder (Red Lake), was enlisted
in the Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro. Stacey spent the first two years of her life
in California with her father and mother, Marybeth (Lac Courte Oreilles), before the
family returned to their homelands in Minnesota. She is the oldest of eight children.
Stacey is the host and co-producer of the PBS educational Native news and
lifestyle magazine program, Native Report. The television show started with four
episodes in 2004 and grew into a full 15-episode schedule by 2006. With much
success and now in high definition, Native Report’s fifth season is scheduled to
begin airing March 2010.
As an actress, Stacey recently played the recurring role of “Judith” in the Starz hit
series, “Crash”, a provocative 13-episode drama series from the producers of the
Academy Award®-winning Best Motion Picture starring Hollywood film icon,
Dennis Hopper, and Eric Roberts. She made her debut on the series’ second
season premiere September 18, 2009. In addition to “Crash”, she acted in a
number of short films, and portrayed “Julie” in "Cold Feet", an independent feature-
length romantic comedy that channels the Hepburn/Grant movies of the forties.
Stacey studies acting with former acting coach of Academy Award®-nominated
Amy Adams, Cheryl Moore Brinkley, and Raye Birk at the prestigious and
renowned Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis.
Stacey’s work in the entertainment world goes beyond being in front of the
camera. She owns an independent Native-owned music and film entertainment
company called Eagle Thunder Entertainment (ETE) with partner, Robby Romero,
where she executive produced five CDs: 1) “Native Rock - the singles”; 2) “Red
Lake Singers – Old Times”; 3) “Painting The World”; 4) “P. Town Boyz”; and 5)
“Native Children's Survival: if not now, when? if not you, who?”. She is currently
developing new music, film and television projects for 2010, including Back Stage
Pass, an online reality reel that will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look into the
lives of artists, celebrities, and other notable characters.
Stacey received a B.A. in psychology in 1994 from Hamline University and a J.D.
in 1998 from William Mitchell College of Law. She has served Indian Country for
over 11 years in various legal capacities including positions with Anishinabe Legal
Services, the Indian Child Welfare Law Center, and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe’
s Corporate Commission. Her experience ranges from Federal Indian law and
business, to entertainment law. Currently, Stacey is the general counsel for the
Red Lake Nation, and ETE.
Committed to shaping the future of Indian Country, Stacey dedicates her time and
service as a public speaker, in particular for the youth; and as an officer or board
member to non-profit organizations. She served as the Vice-President and a
board member of the Minnesota American Indian Bar Association; and was a co-
founder of Native Thunder Distance Runners, in which she ran two marathons in
order to raise awareness of the need for better health in Indian country. Stacey
now serves as a board member of Native Children's Survival, an organization
dedicated to raising awareness about critical issues facing Mother Earth, her
children, and the seventh generation to come through the international language of
music and film; and a board member of Nike’s N7 Fund, a fund that provides grant
money to Native American communities in support of sports and physical activity
programs for the youth.
Stacey’s work and dedication to Indian Country has not gone unnoticed. She was
recently awarded the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development’
s “Native American 40 Under 40”, a prestigious award given to outstanding young
Native Americans who have shown excellence and are playing a significant role in
shaping Indian Country for the future.
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