Have you ever thought that you’re too old for this business, or that you’re aging out, or that there’s somehow a timeline on your dreams? Well, hate to break it to you, but none of those things are true. Acting is a lifelong art, and I’m bringing on Sean Alexander James (CSI: Vegas, The Morning Show, 9-1-1) who started pursuing this at 29 and never stopped. He takes us back to when he was contemplating his life choices while working at local Applebee's to deciding to explore acting. Sean's story is as inspiring as it is unconventional. Sean delves into topics including how he navigated his career's initial stages, his battle with mental health, and the importance of self-discovery. He shares insights on his approach to auditions and building a strong relationship with agents, and his secret to getting invited back onto the same sets time and time again. So if you’re worried about
Watch the Full Video Podcast Here!
00:00 — Introduction and Guest Introduction: Sean Alexander James
02:00 — Sean's Start in Acting
06:06 — Sean's Journey from Restaurant Job to Acting
12:15 — Sean's Approach to Auditioning and Networking
17:26 — Sean's Mental Health Journey and Its Impact on His Career
24:46 — Finding Self-Validation and Enjoying the Process
25:45 — The Importance of the Journey and Detachment from Results
26:33 — Remembering Your 'Why' and the Reality of Success in the Industry
27:16 — The Power of Persistence and Self-Work
28:14 — Turning a Costar into a Recurring Role
29:33 — The Power of Kindness and Respect on Set
30:48 — Being Prepared & Having Fun
36:00 — Non-Verbal Acting and Nuance
38:42 — The Story of Getting an Agent and Maintaining Good Communication
44:33 — Current Projects and Final Thoughts
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
★ Sean James IMDb
★ Sean James IG @theseanburger
★ Brittany Stone: The Stone Talent Agency
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
Want more? Join The Membership & Check out Patreon for bonus episodes!
And don’t miss all the content on IG and as always at, OneBrokeActress.com
And if you're needing some personalized help from Sam, you can schedule a chat with her right here.
Don't forget to join the mailing list here!
43. Rawson Thurber {A Writer/Director's View}
42. Dana Powell
41. Box Angeles {Sam +Mike Elder}
40. Actor Round Table {II}: Sean Crampton, Anton Narinskiy, and Lauren Sweetser.
39. David Dean {A Manager's View}
38. Miata Edoga {Actor Finance Expert}
37. WeAudition (with Darren Darnborough)
36. Amir Talai
35. Lisa Sundstedt {All Things Comedy}
34. Greg Chun {All Things VoiceOver}
33. Amanda Payton
32. Brian Patacca {Career Coach}
31. All About Reels {Red Mouse Pictures}
30. Chad Collins
29. Actress Round Table {Part 2}: Ciera Payton, Montana Roesch, and Jenna Michno
28. Actress Round Table: Ciera Payton, Montana Roesch, and Jenna Michno
27. Greg Longstreet {All Things PR}
26. Christina Ochoa
Season 3 Trailer
25. Nicholas Gonzalez: Finding Yourself and Your Work {Season 2 Finale}
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Marty Ray Project: Chats
What’s the Res?
It’s All An Act
Grimms’ Fairy Tales
A Tale of Two Cities
The Magnus Archives
The Moth