Rigging the System in Your Favor: An Actor's Journey with DaJuan Johnson

Host Colleen Foy and guest DaJuan Johnson reconnect on this episode, taking us through DeJuan’s journey as an actor in Los Angeles. Together, they reflect on his 15-year career from his humble beginnings in theater to notable TV roles on Bosch, Grey’s Anatomy, and NCIS. DaJuan gets candid about his struggles in the industry and gives advice on how to navigate the ups and downs of being an actor by rigging the system in your favor, the importance of mindset, and strategies for lifelong success. From his Emmy campaign to making an impression with cookies, this conversation will leave you encouraged in getting to exactly where you want to be in your career. 

00:00 — Introduction and Welcoming DaJuan Johnson

00:11 — Reflecting on 15 Years of Friendship

00:17 — DaJuan’s Journey to Los Angeles

00:36 — Early Struggles and Realizations

01:38 — Finding Seriousness in Acting

03:02 — Meeting and Learning from Stan

04:37 — Booking the First Role

08:59 — The Impact of Bosch on DaJuan’s Career

16:31 — The Importance of Mindset and Coaching

19:17 — Navigating the Modern Acting Industry

27:40 — Embracing Uncertainty and Self-Care

28:13 — The Reality of Talent and Persistence

29:21 — Mindset and Personal Growth

29:54 — Navigating the Acting Industry

31:18 — Rigging the System in Your Favor

32:42 — The Emmy Campaign Journey

33:58 — The Importance of Visibility

42:52 — Auditioning and Building Relationships

45:16 — Holding the Vision, Not the Circumstance

50:05 — Validation and Self-Worth

54:53 — Final Reflections and Advice

EPISODE LINKS:

· Follow DaJuan on IG @dajuanjohnson

· DaJuan’s IMDb

· DaJuan’s Website

· Listen to the Think Bigger Actors Podcast

· Think Bigger Coaching

· DaJuan’s Resources

· Dajuan’s YouTube

Host: Colleen Foy

Producer: Kristyn Daniel

Music by: Lindsay Boreing and Will Boreing

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