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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 52 MIN

How to Have a Life Outside Your Career with Amy Hill

from Beauty in the Break · host Cesar Cardona & Foster Wilson

Foster and Cesar sit down with actress and comedienne Amy Hill (Magnum P.I., All-American Girl, 50 First Dates) where she opens up about growing up mixed-race and "othered" in Seattle, finding her voice through Japanese theater and improv comedy, and becoming a single mom via adoption at 47. She traces her 200+ credit Hollywood career back to one rule: say yes first, figure out the rest later. This episode digs into identity, representation, and the quiet resilience it takes to build a creative life entirely on your own terms.In this episode they explore: Why Amy refuses to drop an accent on command Inside her decision to adopt and become a single mom at 47How "yes, and" became her entire life philosophy.Amy HillIG: @amyhillactorAmy Hill on IMDBIf this episode spoke to you, you will love From Homeless to the Oscars: Dedrick Bonner on Resilience. You can also watch the episodes on YouTube.If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to follow Beauty in the Break on your favorite podcast app and leave a review—it really helps!Reach out to the show—send an email or voice note to [email protected] and be sure to follow on Instagram and TikTok. Cesar Cardona:Receive his newsletter Insights That MatterGet guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and SpotifyFoster Wilson:Buy her poetry book Afternoon AbundanceLearn about her postpartum doula servicesReceive her newsletter Foster’s VillageCreated & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster WilsonExecutive Producer: Glenn MilleyEditor: Bessie FongSpecial Guest: Amy HillThis episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & AssociatesSend us Fan Mail

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Foster and Cesar sit down with actress and comedienne Amy Hill (Magnum P.I., All-American Girl, 50 First Dates) where she opens up about growing up mixed-race and "othered" in Seattle, finding her voice through Japanese theater and improv comedy, and becoming a single mom via adoption at 47. She traces her 200+ credit Hollywood career back to one rule: say yes first, figure out the rest later. This episode digs into identity, representation, and the quiet resilience it takes to build a creati...

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