Elliott Mealer is ANOTHER pal of mine from Michigan… can you tell there’s a theme here? I didn’t realize how lucky I was at school to get to know so many cool people. E is a former football player from the University of Michigan, he spent some time playing professional football… then after his career ended, he took a huge leap of faith and jumped into the acting world. That’s a large part of this conversation is facing the fear that holds us back from our potential and our true calling. He has AMAZING perspective on the world and offers some great tips for anyone looking to get out of their comfort zone… especially those who want to pursue acting. I am even inspired to take an acting class after this conversation- in fact I DID SIGN UP FOR ONE and it starts this week! Since committing to moving to LA a year and a half ago… his acting career has blossomed and it’s very cool to watch from afar.

Another huge part of E’s story is being the survivor of a horrific trauma. He and his family lost his dad and high school girlfriend Hollis when they were driving home on Christmas Eve over ten years ago… and we spend a good portion of this conversation talking about loss and life after loss… how he’s processed through it and how his dad and Hollis impact what he’s doing today. Spirituality and finding faith comes into play a bit here and how restored faith has given his life greater purpose. We both share stories about what it’s like to lose people we love, our individual processes, and how coming to terms with death has actually turned into a life with deeper meaning for us both.

He is just an amazing person and I can’t wait to watch his acting career continue to explode. I hope you enjoy his thoughtful perspective on life, following an unconventional path, and staying true to who he is.