In this episode of the Alchemy Podcast, Doug Cartwright sits down with his brother Paul Cartwright, an actor, director, voiceover artist, and creative powerhouse. Paul shares his incredible journey from auditioning on a whim in high school to becoming a professional voice actor, filmmaker, and performer.

They dive deep into:

✅ The grind of making it in Hollywood

✅ How to break into voice acting and land major gigs

✅ The power of taking risks and saying “YES” to opportunities

✅ How rejection fuels success in creative industries

✅ The secret to unlocking creativity and flow state

Paul also shares his wildest career risks, the 10,000+ auditions he's done, and what it really takes to make a living in entertainment. If you’re chasing a creative dream or just need a push to take action, this conversation is for you!

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🎙 Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Meet Paul Cartwright

01:06 – Paul’s insane list of creative roles

03:22 – Finding passion & the power of commitment

05:04 – The story of Paul’s first big audition

06:59 – Writing, directing & acting in his own film

09:44 – Breaking into voice acting & how he made it

11:24 – How the pandemic changed his career forever

13:39 – The key to making it in any industry

16:12 – The moment Paul knew he was on the right path

18:45 – Taking insane risks to get ahead

23:06 – Paul’s secret to landing dream gigs

25:38 – How to handle imposter syndrome & self-doubt

30:12 – Paul’s creative process & writing discipline

35:42 – Why failure is the key to success

39:18 – The truth about rejection & persistence

42:36 – How to thrive in high-pressure performances

46:04 – Finding flow state in creative work

51:00 – The mindset shift that leads to breakthroughs

53:25 – Final advice: Take the risk, put in the reps!

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