My guest today on the Second Act Actors Podcast is the talented Karrie Kwong, an actress whose first act included a corporate role in advertising which she’s only recently left to pursue acting full time. She has credits in TV shows such as Coroner, which complement her appearance in a national TV commercial. She’s also founded a production company that focuses on showcasing women’s stories.

Karrie and I talk about her pathway from advertising into acting, which she planned meticulously, working on both her mindset and her financial stability. She’s also brought other elements from her advertising career into her life as an actor, such as providing services to other actors like coaching and a demo reel service. We also discuss the importance of working on your acting skills to hone your craft. Karrie believes that acting is a product that you deliver, and only regular practice helps to deliver a quality product.

Later in the episode, Karrie and I get into the subject of protecting your emotional health. She tries to take care of herself and live a balanced and full life, because she thinks that whatever’s going on in your life can come out in your acting. She’s also done extensive work on herself to learn how to correct her limiting beliefs and to manifest her success.

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Timestamps

[1:45] Karrie’s first act

[3:37] Her transition into full-time acting

[6:44] Overcoming imposter syndrome in acting

[12:23] Karrie’s defining moment when she knew she could give up her day job

[14:04] Mindset work and using your logical brain to prepare for a transition into acting

[16:57] “Actors should never only be actors”: What your first act can bring to your second act

[20:58] It is all about who you know, but not because of nepotism

[22:38] What Karrie’s learnt about acting since she started

[24:40] Protecting your aura and emotional health as part of acting

[29:19] Your emotional state comes out in your acting

[31:13] My own balance between my first and second act

[34:28] Karrie’s advice for people switching into acting

[39:05] Mindset work for aspiring actors

[43:26] Karrie’s memorable acting moment

[45:35] What Karrie’s family say about her job as an actor

[47:40] Gaining control over your future

Links

Karrie Kwong website

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Karrie on IMDb

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Janet McMordie website

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