Eps 21: Emmy award winning, Kate Mansi on Trusting Your Acting Journey

There is no “one path” to becoming a working actor. No one knows that better than Kate Mansi,  who transitioned from having a dance scholarship to pursuing acting at Pepperdine University. She walks us through how her life changed when she found her passion and what she did to take care of herself as she pursued her dream. From the ups and downs that came with auditioning, to finding a mentor in Stan, to battling imposter syndrome, Kate shares how she booked the iconic role of Abigail on “Days of Our Lives” and all that came after. She shares her mental health struggles and caring for herself in a consistently high-stress environment that came to a peak during 2020 when she had to fight for her healthcare. We also get a glance at Kate’s future, as she starts directing and working with the nonprofit organization The Artemis Agency. Kate’s commitment to self-exploration and her craft will leave you inspired, and with a better grasp of what life is like after landing a role that defines your career.  WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO HEAR: 01:31 — Katie's Early Life and Dance Background 03:04 — Transition to Acting 03:49 — College Years and Early Acting Gigs 05:34 — Booking 'Days of Our Lives' 07:19 — Challenges and Perseverance 17:13 — Winning the Emmy and Health Struggles 24:20 — Healthcare System Challenges 25:31 — Balancing Daytime Pressures 26:38 — The Importance of Asking Questions 27:25 — Overcoming People-Pleasing Behavior 28:55 — Helping Ourselves 32:07 — Embracing Authenticity in Acting 33:55 — The Journey to Casa Grande 41:16 — The Impact of COVID on Self-Tapes 43:44 — Future Aspirations and Directing 45:51 — Reflecting on Acting and Life 47:26 — Inside the Actor's Studio Questions EPISODE LINKS: · Follow Kate Mansi on IG  · Kate’s Store · Kate’s IMDb · The Artemis Agency  Host: Colleen Foy Producer: Kristyn Daniel Music by: Lindsay Boreing and Will Boreing ________________ Want to learn more about Stan Kirsch Studios? Visit Our Website Here. Catch up on the podcast here. Follow SKS on IG @stankirschstudios