Episode 9: Glamour Possum: The Origin of a Shapeshifter with Lauren Carter Reilly

🎭 Lauren Carter Riley (Glamour Possum) on Acting, Writing, TikTok, and Indie FilmmakingDescription: This week on Local Threads, Molly sits down with Lauren Carter Reilly, better known as Glamour Possum — actress, writer, content creator, and indie filmmaker.Lauren shares her journey from being a classically trained actress trying to break into New York, to rediscovering herself during the pandemic, moving to Salem, and creating a life on her own terms. We dive into:What it’s really like breaking into the acting worldHow COVID changed her career pathUsing TikTok to build community and grow an audienceWriting and self-publishing The Wonderful Lady B and In This Fair ChaseMaking an indie film in a 10th-century castle with an all-queer crewPageants, fandom drama, and why BookTok is both a blessing and a curseHonest advice for young writers and creativesWhether you’re a writer, actor, filmmaker, or just love a good creative origin story, this episode is packed with inspiration (and a few hilarious behind-the-scenes stories).Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome & Intro 02:00 – Moving to Salem & Life During COVID 06:50 – Discovering Writing & TikTok’s Role 10:50 – Reality of Social Media & Virality 15:20 – Filming “In the Better World” in Spain 21:30 – Creativity & Future of Film 25:20 – Returning to Acting & Chaos of Set Life 33:00 – Writing Books & Building an Audience 38:00 – Industry Challenges & Predatory Casting 45:30 – Collaboration & Small-Team Filmmaking 47:00 – Representation & Inclusive Casting 50:00 – BookTok, Fandom & Internet Culture 55:30 – Advice for Writers & Young Creatives 01:02:00 – Singing, Pageants & Personal Secrets 01:10:00 – Reflections on Aging & Creative Legacy🔗 Links & Resources: ✨ GlamourPossum.com 📚 In This Fair Chase & The Wonderful Lady B – Available now 🎬 The Better World trailer – out now HERE 🎬 The Better World Film - Premiering December 6 check their for updates @thebetterworldfilm 📸 Follow Lauren on TikTok: @GlamourPossum & Instagram: @glamourpossum