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Second Act Actors

A podcast about people who have made a major life or career change into acting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EP 82: Maggie Fleming: Event Manager turned Model &...

Second Act Actors ·

2023/08/04

With a rich background in business sustainability, finance, and a myriad of other roles, Maggie Fleming is nothing short of a versatile individual. Known for her hands-on approach in the many creative endeavors she undertakes, her unique journey from Texas to the West Coast is quite inspiring. Having spent her early career working on innovative projects for a sustainability startup, including renowned Tesla, she courageously transitioned into a modeling career, proving it's never too late to pursue

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EP 81: Jim Jenkinson: Dentist Turned Actor

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2023/07/28

Meet Dr. Jim Jenkinson - a talented individual who transitioned from dentistry to the world of acting later in his career. After 25 years in dental practice, he decided to follow his passion and immersed himself in the craft of acting. Despite facing challenges and an initial phase of minimal success, Jim persevered and started landing roles that allowed him to learn, grow, and enjoy his newfound career. His curiosity and dedication to his craft enabled him to become a versatile performer, handling

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EP 80: Rebeka Herron: Director/Producer/Writer

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2023/07/21

Introducing Rebeka Herron, a versatile film producer with a life-long passion for storytelling. At a young age, Rebeka dove headfirst into the world of television before discovering her love for languages and music. Her journey took an unexpected turn when she faced adversity in the form of a traumatic head injury. Carrying on with determination, Rebeka pursued film and TV classes in high school, eventually earning a scholarship to film school. Following an insightful internship in Vancouver, Rebeka

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EP 79: Galen Howard: Character Actor

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2023/07/14

“You’re getting rejected far more than you’re getting hired… If you’re even getting an audition, you’re one of the lucky ones”. Unfortunately this is a reality for many if not most actors, so how do you keep going? On this episode of the Second Act Actors podcast, I talk to L.A.-based actor Galen Howard about breaking into acting, keeping a positive mindset and becoming a successful character actor. Galen tells me about how he built up the confidence to move to L.A. and pursue a career in acting,

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EP 78: Shawn Lawrence: Police Officer Turned Actor &...

Second Act Actors ·

2023/07/07

Shawn Lawrence has one of the coolest career paths I’ve ever heard of with stints as a celebrity bodyguard, police negotiator, stuntman and of course as an actor! He tells me his story on this really fun episode of the Second Act Actors podcast. Shawn details how he moved from police work to acting and explains how his career prepared him to act on camera. We talk about how his real life experience has influenced his acting career and Shawn tells me why he now wants to move away from police roles

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EP 77: Jacqueline Murphy: Nurse Turned Actor

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2023/06/30

It's about transformation. So magic is transformation. - Jacqueline MurphyMy special guest is Jacqueline MurphyMeet Jacqueline Murphy, a multi-talented creator who discovered her passion for acting at a young age. With a background in nursing, Jacqueline made a successful transition into the world of showbiz, leading her to work with renowned directors like Martin Scorsese and Mike Nichols. Over the years, she has grown as a writer, producer, and director and has won over 50 film festival awards

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EP 76: Scott Butler: Video Game Artist Turned Actor

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2023/06/23

Scott Butler has the distinction of breaking into not one, but two, very difficult industries. He’s a former video game artist who got laid off in the 2008 recession and then decided to become an actor. On this episode of the Second Act Actors podcast, Scott tells me about motion capture work, overcoming stage nerves and moving on from being “flying Jesus”. We trace Scott’s journey from video games to acting and Scott details how he’s handled transitioning into a career that exposes your

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EP 75: Kim Hurdon: Voice Casting/Director

Second Act Actors ·

2023/06/16

"For animation, we want you to bust out of the frame and become a different person. So if you're playing it safe and feel like constricted the way that you do, sort of if it's film and TV, you're not auditioning very well. You got to be way wackier." Introducing Kim Hurdon, a true trailblazer in the voiceover industry. From her early days busking on the streets of Toronto to running the highly successful KH Casting agency and co-owning On The Mic Training, Kim's journey is nothing short of

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EP 74: Patrick Stiles: Massage Therapist & Actor

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2023/06/09

On this episode of the Second Act Actors podcast, I’m talking with massage therapist and actor Patrick Stiles!. Join us for an interesting discussion on perfectionism, balancing auditioning with another job and just what the hell you’re supposed to do with your hands when you’re acting on stage! Patrick begins by telling me his story and how he’s managed his career since he stopped dancing and started acting. We talk about learning to “act small” for TV and how we’ve overcome our negative thoughts

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EP 73: Michelle LeBoeuf Taylor: Professional Ballet...

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2023/06/02

Michelle’s first act before acting was also on stage, but as a professional ballet dancer. On this episode of the Second Act Actors podcast, we get into the details on what it really means to have a creative career. Michelle starts out by telling me how she became a ballet dancer and what her family thought of her career aspirations. We compare and contrast acting and dancing, with Michelle noting how her dance background helped her to learn how to act and gave her the discipline to work on her

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1:39:35

AACE Conference Workshop Live Recording BONUS EPISODE!

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2023/05/29

A wee bonus episode for you all! This is the live recording of my workshop at the AACE (Association of Acting Coaches & Educators) conference!Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of podcasting alongside Chelsea and I!In this lively session, we explore our captivating journey in the podcasting realm, uncovering secrets to becoming a stellar podcast guest or host. We'll also discuss the countless reasons why we adore this remarkable medium. Tune in now and bask in the joy of podcasting

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EP 72: Stephen Walker: Police Detective Turned Actor

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2023/05/26

“I’ve added it up and I’m probably a seventh act actor”, Stephen told me on this episode of the Second Act Actors podcast. Regardless of when or how you discovered acting, join me for this amazing conversation that traces Stephen’s journey from reporter to policeman to police cameraman to HR employee to career coach to actor. Stephen and I compare notes on our experiences of starting a new career later in life, with Stephen sharing some great advice on how to define success when you’re an actor. He

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EP 71: Lewis Baumander: Acting Coach & Director

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2023/05/19

From humble beginnings, Lewis Baumander followed his instincts and embraced the unknown to create an unexpected and inspiring acting community, changing the course of his life and the lives of his students forever. Who knew that one man's dream could have such a powerful impact?Lewis is an accomplished acting coach and the driving force behind the successful LB Acting Studio. With years of experience in the world of theater and directing, Lewis has honed his skills in nurturing and guiding actors to

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EP 70: Jennifer Wigmore: Actor & Activist

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2023/05/12

Jennifer’s relationship with acting is a long story, which is a testament to her passion and creativity. She came from a creative, artistic family and grew up acting, then left the profession only to come back to it later in life. Tune in to this episode of the Second Act Actors podcast to learn more! Jennifer shares her perspective on living creatively and tells me why she thinks that all actors need both a community and another outlet for their creativity, to combat the loneliness that can come

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EP 69: Nick Sowma: Lawyer Turned Actor

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2023/05/05

Although he loved acting, Nick Sowma chose to become a lawyer because it was a ‘safe choice’ that provided a stable career path. However, after he caught and recovered from Covid, he decided it was time for a change so he became an actor. He tells me the full story on this great episode of the Second Act Actors podcast. Nick and I compare being a doctor and a lawyer and talk about how those career choices have shaped us. Nick tells me what he brought from law into acting and scriptwriting and he

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EP 68: Michael Mau: Teacher Turned Actor

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2023/04/28

Michael Mau originally went to university to study theatre before switching into an English major, but as he tells me in this episode of the Second Act Actors podcast, the desire to act never left him. He found a way to make acting part of his life, alongside being a teacher and father, before becoming a full-time actor. Listen to his story in this fun, interesting episode. Michael tells me what it was like to quit his job and become an actor in March 2020 as the entire world was shutting down. We

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EP 67: Cole Aansen: Linguist Turned Actor

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2023/04/21

“If you zoom out and look at your life…what is already working in your life that will lend itself to transitioning into an acting career?” Cole Aansen, the special guest in this episode of the Second Act Actors podcast, asks this interesting question as a way of describing her route from online teaching, language learning and bar work into acting. Tune in to hear her positive attitude, her thoughtful message and her journey into acting. Cole tells me about the serendipitous path into acting and

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EP 66: Scott Erwin: Accountant Turned Actor

Second Act Actors ·

2023/04/14

My interview with Scott Erwin was very memorable for a number of reasons, one of which was his inspiring message: “Anything’s possible with enough education and enough desire to do it…it’s just going to be a question of ‘at what level do I get to do it?’”. On this episode of the Second Act Actors podcast, Scott shares his story of being an accountant and business owner who lost it all and then discovered acting. In the episode, we discuss everything from how Scott got into dancing to learning

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EP 65: Jordan Heron: Project Manager & Actor

Second Act Actors ·

2023/04/07

This episode of the Second Act Actors podcast features filmmaker Jordan, who spent 4 weeks documenting the daily lives and struggles of the people of Ukraine at the beginning of the Russian invasion. He tells me about his experiences there and his lasting memories in this interesting interview. Jordan and I also talk about acting and he tells me about how he got into acting through community theatre plays with his daughter. We discuss how Jordan fits acting around his day job and what he brings

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EP 64: Courtney Harrell: Screenwriter & Developmental...

Second Act Actors ·

2023/03/31

As actors, we sometimes feel like we’re at the centre of an entire film production but we need to remind ourselves that we’re there to bring a vision to life and that vision is the script. So on this episode of the Second Act Actors podcast, I’m talking to screenwriter Courtney Harrell about where her ideas come from and how she translates them into words. Courtney lays out her journey and tells me how she got into writing. We dive into her ‘Snuggles and Horror’ genre and where she gets her

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