We're joined in conversation today by Laura Arden, a creature actor and intimacy coordinator. We speak about developing specialties on film sets, self-advocacy, neurodivergence, and the value in being a multifaceted talent. Spoiler: Laura is also one of my dearest friends, so the conversation is both tender and giggly and so fun.

Time stamps:

1:26 Becoming an actor

3:53 Creature acting

12:58 Confidence and self-expression

18:40 Intimacy coordination

24:02 Multifaceted talent

29:30 How Hollywood is changing, consumption habits + AI

33:37 Intimacy coordinator tips for every day relationships

37:25 Self advocacy

42:56 Dream roles, favorite creatures in film

44:52 Specializing vs generalizing in Hollywood

46:31 Fashion modeling

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