In this episode, I sit down with actor DaJuan Johnson (BOSCH, Grey's Anatomy) about his experiences in the entertainment industry. DaJuan opens up about the importance of community and building tools to trust oneself in the face of uncertainty. He also discusses the challenges of managing time as a parent, partner, and actor, and emphasizes the value of prioritization and a strong support team. DaJuan also shares his experiences as a Black gay man in the industry, and how he navigated years of rejection until finally booking his series regular role. DaJuan gives us practical tips for actors on set, advice for a lifelong career, and motivation for anyone who may be struggling right now to keep going in these uncertain times.

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00:00 — Intro

02:14 — Maintaining Positivity

03:33 — DaJuan's Acting Journey

07:40 — Going to College for Acting

12:20 — The "Big Break"

17:30 — Exploitation & Feeling Lost

21:10 — Booking BOSCH

26:16 — Being a Delight on Set

32:26 — Becoming an Acting Coach

35:00 — The World We Live In vs. The World On Set

44:01 — Actor Mindset

46:17 — A Day in DaJuan's Life

51:34 — Being Black & Gay

56:37 — Wrap-Up

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

One Broke Actress Mini Ep: BOSCH Star DaJuan Johnson on the Writer's Strike, Residuals, and the Long Game

DaJuan Johnson's IMDb

DaJuan Johnson Official Website

Follow DaJuan on IG @dajuanjohnson

Think Bigger Coaching

Think Bigger Actors Podcast

The Actor's Mindset: Acting as a Craft, Discipline and Business by Craig Archibald

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