Coffee with Colin Egglesfield

Sasha Alexander on Parenting, Purpose, and Finding Strength in Uncertainty (S01E07)

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In this heartfelt episode of Coffee with Colin, actor, author, and motivational speaker Colin Egglesfield catches up with his former Rizzoli & Isles co-star and longtime friend, Sasha Alexander. The two dive into an authentic, uplifting conversation about motherhood, Hollywood, and how to stay grounded when life feels chaotic.


They discuss:


  • How Sasha managed homeschooling and parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Her early days as a dancer, including her brief stint as a Fly Girl on In Living Color
  • Transitioning from roles on NCIS and Dawson’s Creek to producing and directing
  • The challenge of balancing career and family without losing yourself
  • Why doing the work—on set and on yourself—is the real secret to success
  • The importance of embracing imperfection, advocating for yourself, and showing up authentically
  • Her favorite movie moments, from E.T. and Fargo to Pretty in Pink and The Piano


    • Sasha and Colin reflect on their time working together, share laughs over audition fails, and offer advice to aspiring actors—and anyone trying to find their voice in a noisy world. This episode is a warm, motivating reminder that leaning into discomfort often leads to our most meaningful breakthroughs.


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