KIRSTEN VANGSNESS: Filling the Art Well Versus the Commerce Well

from That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse · host Alyshia Ochse

For 17 seasons, actor Kirsten Vangsness has been known and loved for her role as Penelope Garcia, the witty and fashionable technical analyst on CBS's hit series "Criminal Minds," now newly reimagined for Paramount+. From hosting her own YouTube series podcast, to doing theater productions while simultaneously balancing her series regular role, it's easy to wonder when she manages to get any sleep. Rather than viewing it as work, however, Kirsten says she chooses to fill her life with the things she loves and emphasizes the importance of doing the inner work to recognize what those things are. In today's episode, we get honest about actor mental health, as Kirsten shares her story and reminds us that no matter what level we're at, we can all continue to learn from one another as actors. LINKS: IMDB: Kirsten Vagsness INSTAGRAM: @kirstenvangsness TWITTER: @Vangsness YOUTUBE: @KirstenVagsnessOfficial CREDITS: Criminal Minds Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior Stuck Dave Made a Maze Kill Me, Deadly Diani & Devine Meet the Apocalypse The Chicago 8 LAX Phil of the Future THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition SELf-TAPE MAY: Class is Back!!! GIVEAWAY: Enter for a chance to win a FREE 4-week SelfTape Audition Class (valued at $497) TNTT ACTING MEMBERSHIP: The New Triple Threat Membership CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher

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