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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 27: Emily Nixon: Actor & Filmmaker

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2022/07/22

***TRIGGER WARNING**** Sexual harassment, eating disorders, bullying, hazing First act actor Emily Nixon chats with me this week. Emily always wanted to be an actor and was able to make her dreams come true as today she’s working as an actor, writer and director, with experience on screen with TV shows such as Umbrella Academy. Emily and I take a deep dive into what theatre school was like for her. She experienced harassment, bullying and a lot of hypercritical feedback from the teachers and saw

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EP 26: Vinnie Potestivo: Producer & Talent...

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2022/07/15

If you’re struggling to promote your latest creative project, you need to hear this episode of Second Act Actors. Today I interview Vinnie Potestivo, the man behind the golden age of reality TV. Vinnie produced MTV hits like Punk’d, The Osbournes, The Challenge and more, and he’s also launched or accelerated the careers of some huge stars including Mandy Moore, Jessica Simpson, Lauren Conrad and Hilary Duff. Vinnie lays out his expert tips to share and gain traction around your creative content,

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56:12

EP 25: Stephanie Wilson Anderson: Triple Threat...

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2022/07/08

On this episode, I’m talking to the wonderful ‘first act’ actor Stephanie Wilson Anderson. Stephanie grew up in a creative, artistic family and was always singing and dancing, so she decided to go to theatre school and has been working as a professional actor, choreographer and voiceover artist ever since. Stephanie tells me about her time at theatre school and what her training involved. She then lists the skills that she’s learnt since leaving theatre school, like being able to relax into

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28:16

EP 24: Natasha Paquin: Medical Radiation Technologist...

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2022/07/06

On this fun episode of Second Act Actors, I interview my friend, colleague and second act actor Natasha Paquin. She’s a qualified x-ray technician who grew up with a love of acting but decided to keep theatre as a passion project instead of a career. Natasha and I compare notes on what it’s like to have a foot in both medicine and acting and Natasha explains how she finds the heightened emotions of acting to be a release from the constraints of working in medicine. Natasha goes on to talk about her

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35:05

EP 23: Laurel Dewar: Human Resources Manager/Mom & Actor

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2022/07/04

On this episode of Second Act Actors, I interview Laurel, who was drawn to acting through her love of community theatre. She and I met as actors in a local play that was rehearsed and brought to stage during lockdown, which was a very intense process! Laurel’s first act was as a wife and a mother, and she also had a career in HR. She can often be found acting on stage in local shows and is a member of the local theatre committee. Laurel and I discuss the magic of community theatre and the change it

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40:38

EP 22: Clodine Sponagle: Teacher & Actor

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2022/07/01

On this episode of Second Act Actors, I talk with teacher and actor Clodine Sponagle, who I connected with when we were both cast in a community theatre play. Clodine has been passionate about theatre from a young age but decided to keep acting as a hobby whilst she pursued her career as a teacher. Clodine explains why she chose teaching over acting and what keeps her coming back to acting and community theatre in her free time. We also explore how the pressure and fear of rejection might turn an

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37:49

EP 21: Jodi Krangle: SEO & Internet Marketer Turned...

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2022/06/24

On this episode of Second Act Actors, I relax and take in the beautiful voice of Jodi Krangle, a second act actor who’s had a hugely successful career as a voiceover actor. Her first act was as a self-employed search engine optimization specialist and an online marketing guru, but eventually she got bored and frustrated and felt ready for a change of scene. She pivoted to voiceover work and has never looked back since, and has landed work with major companies such as Dell, Nespresso and

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51:13

EP 20: Andrew Butcher: Stunt Performer, Actor & Writer

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2022/06/17

Can you be both an actor and a stuntman? Yes, according to professional stuntman Andrew Butcher. Andrew’s dad, Randy Butcher, is a legendary stunt coordinator and got his whole family into the industry, so Andrew grew up on set. Today Andrew is still working in stunts and is expanding into other creative pursuits such as writing, with a few exciting projects on the horizon. Andrew and I explore the world of stunt performing, and Andrew gives a step-by-step guide on how to get into doing stunt work

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46:52

EP 19: Kiril Mitev: First Act Actor, Director,...

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2022/06/10

Give your ears a dose of positive energy by listening to my interview with the wonderful Kiril. Kiril arrived in Canada at the age of 17 and pursued his dream to become an actor. He attended Dawson College’s Theatre programme and since graduating, he’s worked with Ubisoft, has also had appearances on TV shows and film and is starting to work as a director. Kiril explains his upbeat attitude to me, which he credits to his background and difficult childhood where he faced many struggles, and to a

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52:08

EP 18: Emily Carver: Mom Turned Actor

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2022/06/03

Emily is a delightful member of the Second Act Actors gang, having arrived at acting via motherhood, recovery from addiction and an intense journey into her own self-expression. In this episode, we discuss background acting, creative collaboration and why we’re members of each other’s fan clubs! #stevenuniversity We begin by talking about our experience together in online improv class with Second City, where we met. Emily tells me that she was just beginning to rediscover her latent creativity and

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EP 17: Robert Parson: Actor Turned Instructional...

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2022/05/27

This episode of Second Act Actors features a special guest who’s a little different to the rest, as his first act was actually as an actor. Bob trained and worked as an actor on stage, screen and radio for 20 years, but he started to fall out of love with acting and decided to leave it behind him. He went back to university and eventually landed a job as an instructional designer and then an educational specialist at the University of Ottawa. Once he retired, he rediscovered acting and has since had

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EP 16: Jen Gardiner: Cake Decorator Turned Actor

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2022/05/20

*Trigger warning: This episode contains references to eating disorders and pregnancy loss* On this episode of Second Act Actors, I talk with Jen Gardiner, who made the unlikely transition from being a professional cake maker and decorator to being an actor. Jen started out by taking a cake decorating course on a whim and discovered a passion for baking and eventually booked a regular slot on a local daytime TV to talk about her cake creations. Once the show ended, a producer recommended

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EP 14: Stacey Schat: Actor Turned Teacher Turned YWCA...

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2022/05/13

On this episode of Second Act Actors, I pick the brains of Stacey Schat, a FIRST ACT actor who’s had a career filled with twists and turns. She grew up surrounded by culture and theatre. This inspired her to go to theatre school and become an actor, but her life changed when she received a devastating medical diagnosis. Stacey then became a teacher but she struggled to balance the demands of teaching with her health. She’s now in her third act, which combines her acting and teaching

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EP 15: Doug Ironside: Actor Turned Business Owner...

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2022/05/13

Today I talk with actor, director and community theatre aficionado Doug Ironside, whose career has included theatre school, a corporate job, being a nurse and working as an actor. Doug is deeply passionate about acting, the theatre and the change they can bring in people’s lives. Doug tells me about the many different phases of his career and why he initially decided not to pursue acting as a career. Today he’s involved in community theatre and he dives into the theory of community theatre,

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EP 13: Ilona Smyth: Canadian Casting Director

Second Act Actors ·

2022/05/06

On this industry episode of Second Act Actors, I talk with Ilona Smyth. Ilona started out studying early childhood education and psychology and then landed a job by chance working at an acting school. She fell in love with casting and decided to open her own agency which casts for film, TV, commercials and more, both in Canada and worldwide.Ilona tells me why she always recommends that actors practice meditation and explains the other techniques that she uses to clear her head, especially during the

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EP 12: Ken Ferguson: Teacher/Court Reporter Turn Actor

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2022/04/29

On this episode of Second Act Actors, I talk with Ken Ferguson, another second act actor who came to the screen after a very varied career which included turns as a court reporter, a teacher, a professional bather, and a traveler. Since starting acting, he’s had background roles in major films such as Suicide Squad, and he’s also appeared in many commercials and in a self-directed project where he took baths in strangers’ houses. Ken gives some great advice that will be helpful to any other new

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51:36

EP 11 (Part 2): Trish Rainone: Cafe Owner Turned...

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2022/04/22

This episode of Second Act Actors has a guest who had a variety of experience before starting her acting career. Trish Rainone completed a degree in film studies and psychology and went on to work with autistic children before a stint managing a café. However, her lifelong passion for acting eventually won out, and she’s had a successful career both in front of and behind a camera, including a role on the Bell Fibe TV’s comedy series Pink Is In. Trish talks me through her pathway into acting,

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EP 11 (Part 1): Trish Rainone: Cafe Owner Turned...

Second Act Actors ·

2022/04/22

Trish Rainone works both in front and behind the camera. Most recently, she is a producer on A CHRISTMAS LETTER, debuting on CBC and CBC Gem. Trish also makes a small cameo as Sally, the biker bar waitress. Trish and producing partner, Rebeka Herron are also the founders of the Sault Film Festival, celebrating the voices of Northern Ontario, Canada. On-screen, Trish plays the tough prisoner, Top Dog (Nikki Picano), on the series PINK IS IN (Bell Fibe TV.) She co-directed season two, airing in March

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EP 10: Ken Arnold: Professional Baseball Player...

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2022/04/15

My guest on this week’s episode of Second Act Actors has had a very varied and interesting life. Ken Arnold grew up wanting to be a professional baseball player and played for the Baltimore Orioles, but he encountered injuries and other issues in his athletic career. When he was let go by his team at the age of 25, he wondered what he should do with the rest of his life and by chance, he settled on acting. Since then, he’s had appearances on The Wire, Law and Order and House of Cards, and he’s also

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EP 9: Helen Tansey: Head Shot Photographer

Second Act Actors ·

2022/04/08

On this episode of Second Act Actors, I take a break from talking with actors to connect with Helen Tansey, who transitioned from a career in modelling to become a full time photographer. Today, she’s known for taking headshots of some of the most famous actors and celebrities, and she captures their essence in a unique and dynamic way. Her work has been featured on TV and in many magazines. Helen and I dive into the topic of age discrimination, which is a problem everywhere but particularly in

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