Being Undeniable with Jonah Saesen - Access Denied S2 Ep 8

In today's episode, comedian and actor Jonah Saesan shares his journey from the Marine Corps to the world of acting and content creation. He discusses the emotional challenges of rejection in the entertainment industry, the unique experiences of living in Hawaii, and the impact of social media algorithms on creativity. Jonah emphasizes the importance of perseverance, celebrating achievements, and finding joy in the creative process, while also advocating for a playful approach to social media as a tool for expression.FOLLOW JONAH:Website - https://jonahsaesan.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@NoDuhJonah⁩ LinkTree - https://beacons.ai/jonahsaesanHe's working on a live comedy show for Chicago audiences that will also be available online, hopefully this fall. Stay tuned!MERCH!https://accessdeniedpod.creator-spring.com/Follow Access Denied on social!Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/accessdeniedpod/⁠⁠⁠TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@accessdeniedpodFollow host Jessica Jordan on social!Website - ⁠⁠⁠https://therollingexplorer.com/⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therollingexplorer/⁠⁠⁠Music Page - https://www.instagram.com/jessicajordanping/TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@therollingexplorer⁠⁠⁠YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@therollingexplorerIntro and Outro Music Production by JP Warner Sound:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jpwarnersound.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jpwarnersound/Podcast Editing by Mary Kate Platts https://www.instagram.com/marykatefreelance/?hl=enTakeaways- Rejection is a daily reality for actors and comedians.- The journey from military to acting can be unconventional but rewarding.- Living in Hawaii offers a unique cultural experience.- Content creation during COVID opened new avenues for creativity.- Animation can enhance storytelling in unique ways.- Social media algorithms often favor trends over originality.- It's important to celebrate your achievements, no matter how small.- Mourning the loss of an audition is a healthy process.- Discipline and motivation are key to success in the creative field.- Embrace your unique voice and perspective in your work.