Zain sits down with Karren Karagulian, acclaimed actor and long-time collaborator of director Sean Baker, for an unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to survive in independent film. From moving to New York as a young immigrant to finding his voice on screen without any formal training, Karren shares his extraordinary path to becoming a central figure in some of the most celebrated indie films of the last two decades: including the Cannes-winning Anora. With warmth, humour, and remarkable honesty, Karren reflects on rejection, reinvention, and the realities of working in film while raising a family and holding down a day job. Whether you're an aspiring actor, filmmaker, or simply passionate about authentic storytelling, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the unvarnished truth of building a creative life on your own terms.