re: The Ups and Downs of the Acting Industry and Finding Your Purpose Within It with Alissa Salvatore

This week, we sit down with the incredibly talented Alissa Salvatore, an actress, singer, and host from the Bronx, New York. Alyssa shares her journey of pursuing a career in the performing arts while also finding joy and fulfillment outside of the stage and screen.    We kick things off by discussing Alissa's unique path and how she answers the age-old dinner party question, 'What do you do?' Alissa opens up about the challenges of financial and career instability in the acting world and the importance of embracing one's inner voice despite societal pressures to conform to more traditional career paths.    We dive into her fascinating blog, 'The Starving Actress,' which captures her adventures in food and travel, offering a creative outlet amidst the often unpredictable world of acting. Alissa reflects on the pivotal moments that have shaped her career, from her first voice lessons to navigating the tough realities of the industry. We also touch upon how Alissa has overcome bouts of self-doubt and the mental toughness required to stay resilient in such a demanding field.    Alissa's story is a testament to following your gut and never giving up on your dreams. Tune in to hear Alyssa's honest take on balancing ambition, creativity, and happiness, and learn why it's essential to maintain joy and satisfaction in whatever you choose to pursue. Key Topics: Overcoming shame and embracing who she is and what she does for a living The mental toughness it takes to pivot over and over again How to be resourceful in pursuing something you truly enjoy doing Finding her love for acting and singing at 14 Putting happiness at the forefront of her life, even if it doesn't bring the biggest paycheck How Alissa paid for her own voice lessons to pursue her dreams as a kid Figuring out how to keep your soul alive even when you're struggling to pursue your dreams Alissa's first acting gigs after college Managing harsh criticism and feedback in the acting industry Becoming Starving Actress NYC Finding your zone of genius when you've outgrown certain things in your career Getting over a plateau and cutting out things that aren't serving you anymore Setting career goals for yourself Is Alissa happy in her career? Alissa's purpose and how she found it Connect with Alissa online: Website: https://www.starvingactressnyc.com/home.html Instagram: @starvingactressnyc, @alissasalvitore20 Find more from Courtney Page: Instagram: @courtneyaustinpage @resume.careers Website: https://www.resume-careers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-page-9b473914/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/resume-executive-search-development/ YouTube: @courtneyapage   Interested in 1:1 Coaching? Schedule a Consultation here: https://www.resume-careers.com/contact   Like the podcast? Rate and review the show on the Apple Podcasts app, Spotify, or YouTube!