Today I had the utmost pleasure of speaking with my first international guest, an actor, writer, and film producer, my friend, Simone Neviani. He grew up from a small town in Italy in a family business where Simone couldn't convey his creative mindset. In 2015, he decided that it's time to leave the family business and take his leap of faith. 

Let's jump into Simone's story of leaving your 9-5 to follow your dreams, find happiness in the pursuit of success.

 

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 04:36] Opening Segment

• I talked briefly about valuable information that you can take advantage of in this episode
• I introduce the guest, Simone Neviani to the show

[04:47 - 11:08] Quitting The Family Business in Pursuit of Your Dreams 

Simone talks about his background and where his journey began 

• The hardest and most courageous thing he did is to quit working on his family business to chase his dreams 
• How he went into depression 
• He left Italy and moved to Australia to start something new 
• He joined volunteering jobs and helped locals blend himself into the culture, that's the best way to learn the English language and learn more about himself. 
• The first book he read to learn English is Harry Potter. 

[11:09 - 19:41] Simone's Transition Journey 

• Simone talks about his transition to an incredible and exciting career in theater and acting.
• Simone talks about his experience of what it feels like to be in a film and TV set.

[19:41 - 28:28] How To Get Started into The Acting and Writing Film 

• Simone shares insight into figuring out how to innovate, switch up or level up your career 
• • The common reason actors can't be seen simply because of fear of failure
  • When he discovered writing and started to love it 
• Are you keen to write a short film? Hear the advice from Simone on how to get started, and what to avoid. 

[28:29 - 37:11] How to Grow From Your Failure 

• Simone talks about the problem of diversity in different places when it comes to the film industry
• Simone shares how he stays motivated in this very competitive industry 
• • Finding positivity 
  • Not sets expectations
  •  Getting hurt is part of the process

[37:12 - 48:05] What is The Key To Achieve Success? 

• Simone provides strong advice about how to achieve success in a unique way. You 're going to love this!
• • Ask yourself: What is going FAR for you? 
  • Find your happiness in order to achieve success 
• Simone mentions one of his written feature films
• • About mental health, diversity, relationships

[48:06 - 53:12] Closing Segment

•  When you left your family business and moved if you could give yourself one piece of advice now, what would that be?
• • To start earlier
• Where can people find you and keep up with you?
• • Connect with Simone Neviani Online. See links below

[53:13 - 01:07:15] Off The Clock 

• My Top 5 Black Films: 
• • Moonlight (2016 Film) directed by Barry Jenkins and 
  • Get Out (2017 Film) directed by Jordan Peele 
  • Queen and Slim (2019 Film) directed by Melina Matsoukas 
  • Dolemite Is My Name (2019 Film) directed by Craig Brewer 
  • The Hate U Give (2018 Film) directed by George Tillman 
  • • Based on the written book The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
• Review of the week
• • From Kryss Robins: "Get out of your own head" One episode was about just doing what is right for you. And getting out of your own head! I needed the reminder to just not overthink things! Great episode!

• Final words from me 

 

Tweetable Quotes: 

"In order to grow you need to make so many mistakes" -Simone Neviani 

 "If you get hurt, and if you allow that to happen to you, you find so much growth" -Simone Neviani

 

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Shonda Rhimes
• Black Panther 
• Working Overtime The Podcast 

 

You can connect with Simone on Linkedin Facebook, Instagram. 

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