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The Courageous Actor Podcast
by Sean Cullen Carroll
The Courageous Actor Podcast is a place for actors to get some encouragement on those days when we feel like quitting. It’s a place to fuel the creative fire so we face those fears and insecurities head on. Interviews from courageous artists and entrepreneurs of all kinds combined with my day to day learnings that will help you keep moving forward with your acting journey, even when you don’t feel like it. For actors who are ready to be bold, courageous, and vulnerable and are ready to do the work!
Episodes
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27 - Give Yourself a Break!
There’s so much stress, anxiety and judgment out there right now that stems from this pressure of “shoulding” all over ourselves. What if we all just took a step back and gave ourselves a break and gave ourselves just 10% more grace?!
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26 - Just Because...
Sometimes it’s important to do things “just because.” No goals. No production quality obsession. No multiple takes. Just singing or dancing for the sake of doing it. We are artists. I learned the hard way what happens when I deny myself that gift of creating art for too long.
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25 - The Value of Social Media Breaks and Daily Art Creation
After a long hiatus from social media and content creation, I share what I learned, and how I’m trying to find time for art every day. Plus, what’s in store for future episodes of this podcast.
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24 - What Dogs Can Teach Us About Life (and auditions) - w/ Doug Poynter
Our furry friends can teach us a lot about life, leadership, auditions (yes, you read that right) and balance. In this episode, dog behavior expert, Doug Poynter, shares how he helps his clients to have better relationships with their dogs, and what that can teach us about how to show up in the...
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23 - We are more than what we “DO.”
Special shoutout to “The Dreaded Question” podcast and Lili Torre for the inspiration for today’s episode. We are so much more than just what we do for work. Especially now, labels on what we “do” are not always helpful. They can put us in a box that someone else can understand, but that greatly...
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22 - The Gift of Space
As actors, we are trained to "dream big" and "always have a goal" - but during these unusual times, I've found tremendous freedom and powerful ideas by letting all that go and giving myself some SPACE. When we clear our minds and/or our calendars of things that are not serving us in the current...
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21 - How Our Acting Skills can Influence Change
I stand with #blacklivesmatter and I am using my platforms as one way to be the best ally I can be. In this episode I share some thoughts about how we as actors are uniquely qualified to make a positive difference more than ever. I know I am far from being the perfect ally, but I am committed to...
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20 - Decisions...Decisions
This week is short solo episode where I share about “decision fatigue” and my predicament which is the opposite of that - not making enough decisions. No one has the best formula for you, but my hope is that this episode helps empower you to make a few choices right now that are right for you.
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19 - Follow Your Bliss w/ Haile Ferrier
In this episode, we talk with Haile Ferrier, who is an incredible performer and someone I've respected immensely since the moment I met her on a contract several years ago. We take a deep dive into topics such as goal setting, mental health for performers, perfectionism, and so many more things...
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18 - Moving the Chains - With Shannah Rae, NYC Vocal Coach
You all know I love a good sports analogy, and Shannah Rae did NOT disappoint. In this episode, we talk about how to just keep taking small, steady steps in life, and not try to score a touchdown on every play. In other words, let's "move the chains" - which is a football term for gaining just...
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17 - Handling High Stakes Uncertainty w/ Kristen Robinson, Entrepreneur and Military Spouse
Kristen Robinson is the Lead Generation Specialist of KRD Marketing where she helps online entrepreneurs generate more leads for their launches and promotions using Facebook Ads, live streaming, and social media. Kristen is also a military spouse. Her husband, Lamont, serves the United States in...
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16 - Self Care Isn't Selfish w/ Pamela Zimmer - Your Self Care Concierge
In this episode, Pamela Zimmer, entrepreneur, speaker and self-care concierge shares about how her 6-year struggle with severe postpartum depression led her to find her purpose and the valuable lessons of self-care. She gives some valuable tips for actors on how to deal with the emotional highs…
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15 - The Universe Will Meet You Halfway - w/ Joy Cheriel Brown, Screenwriter, Playwright, Director and Producer
Joy Cheriel Brown is a Screenwriter, Playwright, Director and Producer who has a truly inspiring story. She wrote the short film: "N.O.S." which is based onher own experience with schizoaffective disorder. You can rent it the link below. We discuss navigating uncertain times with gratitude…
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14 - Past Crises Can Help us Navigate This One
Having lived and worked through both the tragic times of 9/11 and the “Great Recession” of 2008-2009, I share in this episode what I’ve learned from those times and how I lean on that experience to help me navigate today’s global pandemic and economic shutdown. I hope this helps you today to give...
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13 - Staying Connected vs. Addicted
As we enter week 4 of the corona quarantine, I’ve noticed some behavior in myself in how I consume news and social media. In this episode I share some observations and resources to help us stay connected and informed without becoming mindlessly addicted to news, social media and negativity....
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12 - We Are All Superheroes - w/ Merle Liivand, Champion Swimmer and Aquapreneur
Merle Livand is a world class competitive swimmer, successful entrepreneur and an advocate for sustainability and clean oceans. This episode will empower you to be your own superhero by taking steps every day to make a difference in your own life, and in the world. Here are some links for…
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11 - Imperfect on Purpose
We’ve all heard “The Joy is In The Journey” or “Progress not Perfection” or “The Creative Process is Not a Straight Line” - yet so often I’ve felt pressure to only share the “finished products” with others. During this global “pause” what would it look like if we all became just a little more...
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10 - Create a Fulfilling Life/Career in Uncertain Times w/ Kimberly Faye Greenberg
During uncertain times there is no shortage of advice about what we “should“ be doing. The reality is that no one really knows. I brought on Kimberly Faye Greenberg because I’m so inspired by how she lives her life. She strikes a wonderful balance between being proactive with lots of hustle, and...
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9 - Dealing with Fear and Uncertainty
As the corona virus pandemic grips the globe, we are facing unprecedented amounts of fear and uncertainty. I share some ways I’ve stayed grounded through this, and also offered an invitation for my fellow artists to step up in this moment and create more than ever! My “why statement” was…
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8 - Vulnerability Fatigue
Constantly stretching our comfort zone and being vulnerable can lead to tremendous growth, but it can also burn me out! Today I riff on my theory of “vulnerability fatigue” as inspired by the great Brene Brown’s work on this important topic area. Is it time to take a “rest day?” from being so...
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7 - “Take More Risks” - WTF does that actually mean?
Have you ever been given the advice as an actor to “take more risks” in your work? What does that even mean? What is a “bold choice” exactly? My experience has been that this well intentioned advice is often given without any context. I used to get so frustrated when I would get this advice,...
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6 - Practical Gratitude
We’ve all heard that one of the best ways to be happy in life is to focus on gratitude. But what does that actually mean? How do we actually DO that on a daily basis, especially when life keeps throwing us punch after punch after punch? In this episode I share some very simple things I try to do…
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5 - Courage is Formed in The Crucible
A crucible gets so hot, that it melts metal. In life, we have many of these moments that feel like we are melting, but in fact that’s where our courage gets formed. I share some lessons from my toughest moments in my own “crucibles” of life and why I think times of crisis can shape us, teach us,...
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4 - “Making It” as an actor. What does that even mean?
So often we hear the phrase “making it” or even “making it big” when referring to how we measure success as actors. It’s time for us as actors to claim our power and decide for ourselves what “making it” means and how we measure success for ourselves. Sean shares a personal story about how he...
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3 - Decide to Succeed - with Kaisha Huguley - Actress, Content Creator and Entrepreneur
Kaisha Huguley sits down with Sean in between shows on a contract and she shares how she had the courage to quit her steady, well paying government job to pursue acting as a career. She opens up about how she “trains her village” to support her and how she handles the many mental, emotional and...
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2 - Forbidden Feelings
Do you ever find yourself feeling guilty for feeling tired, lonely, frustrated or even exhausted. Or feel like you’re just “not supposed to say it” or “not supposed to feel it?” because you’re an artist? In this episode I share some personal experience and some viewpoints for how to handle this…
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1 - Confession Time
Confessions of a new podcast host and how we can get past those moments when fear makes us procrastinate. What you can expect from this podcast, and also two key themes that are at the heart of what I think it means to show up with courage as an actor and a human.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Courageous Actor Podcast is a place for actors to get some encouragement on those days when we feel like quitting. It’s a place to fuel the creative fire so we face those fears and insecurities head on. Interviews from courageous artists and entrepreneurs of all kinds combined with my day to day learnings that will help you keep moving forward with your acting journey, even when you don’t feel like it. For actors who are ready to be bold, courageous, and vulnerable and are ready to do the work!
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Sean Cullen Carroll
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