In Season 2, Episode 4 of The Dean West Perspective, Rachelle Brooke Smith Palafox takes center stage to explore the deep connections between acting, relationships, self-worth, and personal transformation.

Best known for her breakout lead in Center Stage: Turn It Up and powerful roles in Bring It On: Fight to the Finish, Center Stage: On Pointe, Atomic Shark, and Legend of the White Dragon, Rachelle brings both creative insight and lived experience to the conversation.

Dean and Rachelle unpack how acting becomes more than a craft-it becomes a mirror. They talk about navigating Hollywood with heart, the mindset shifts that reshape careers, and why our relationships (with others and with ourselves) are inseparable from the work we do on stage and in life. This is a conversation about presence, vulnerability, emotional intelligence, and learning to stand in your own worth.

Whether you’re an actor, a creator, or simply a human who knows growth requires courage, this episode offers grounded insight into how craft becomes consciousness-and how art trains us to live more honestly.

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In Part 2 of our Season 2 opener, Dean and actress Betsy Borrego go even deeper into ego, embodiment, human behavior, vulnerability, and the spiritual side of acting that most performers never tap into.

This episode breaks open everything beneath the “performance”:
how presence becomes power, why vulnerability is the gateway to truth, how journaling rewires your character work, and why the best actors stop “acting” and start being. Dean and Betsy talk belief systems, emotional access, character psychology, stereotypes, losing (and rebuilding) ego, and what it really means to “craft” a human on screen and in real life.

Betsy shares stories from set, moments that cracked her open, and the shifts that made her a more grounded and connected actor. Dean pulls back the curtain on how identity, manifestation, and the “I Am” perspective fuse directly with character development to create work that feels alive instead of performed.

If you’re an actor who wants to deepen your craft, unlock emotional access, or understand how mindset and embodiment transform performances, this episode is your blueprint.

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Actress Betsy Borrego (Insta: @itsbetsy) joins Dean to kick off Season 2 with a raw, funny, and wildly honest conversation about the mindset shifts that took her from theater to screen and into 24+ film and TV credits — even through the pandemic, industry shutdowns, and the chaos of strikes.

In this episode, Betsy breaks down the moment everything changed: moving from traditional acting techniques into deeper self-work, identity awareness, and what she calls “waking up.” Dean walks her through the inner rewires, the ego checks, and the toolbox mentality that helped her transition into a consistently working actor.

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Acting as self-discovery

Why mindset became Betsy’s secret weapon

How to build characters through humanity instead of “performance”

What directors actually respond to

Set stories from Renfield, Cloak & Dagger, Daisy Jones & The Six, and more

The moment Betsy realized she had to switch coaches, switch strategy, and switch identity

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Perfect for actors, creators, and anyone fascinated by character work, mindset, manifestation, or the psychology behind great performances.

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In this Ep we have a quick update on Dean and the Podcast and then we dive into the 2nd and 3rd agreement based on the Best selling book, The Four Agreements.

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Noted for his finely crafted and nuanced performances, actor James DuMont is one of the busiest actors in both film and television.
DuMont just wrapped his 74th & 75th Feature Film, Amazon's Candy Cane Lane with Eddie Murphy & Unit 234, opposite Don Johnson. James plays "Chad" on HBO's The Righteous Gemstones opposite creator & star, Danny McBride, which is going into its 4th Season in 2024. His 70th performance on television was CBS' FBI.
James is best known for Focus Features' Dallas Buyers Club opposite Oscar winner, Jared Leto where he played his father.

Mr. DuMont is a Tri-Coastal Actor by residing in New York, Los Angeles & New Orleans all at once & he shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. And did I mention he also coaches! I also heard that he slept once or twice.

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In this solo episode, Dean West discusses how actors can tap into Source or God, whatever resonates with you, enabling us to experience the flow of being in the present moment. Athletes achieve it when they play by instinct, musicians embody it, and actors attain it when fully immersed in character and the moment. Join Dean West as we explore the profound connection to creativity and presence in artistry.

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Join Dean West and TheCoachMC, also known as Lorenzo Patane. A seasoned veteran of the stage, Lorenzo brings a wealth of experience, including his work on the long-running German show, Storm of Love. As the founder of the Studio of Modern Acting and a prominent figure across various social media channels, Lorenzo shares invaluable insights into the craft of acting and leveraging social media for success. Don't miss out on this engaging discussion!"

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In this EP, Dean discusses the essence of who we are at our core and explores how our habits shape our development. He also offers insights on how to create the person and life we wish to live.

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Introducing Amy Robeson, affectionately known as the Crystal Queen, who delves into the realms of crystalline energy, the Akashic Records, and various potent spiritual systems. As a gifted empath, intuitive, healer, and spiritual coach, Amy's journey has led her to harness her abilities to channel Higher Wisdom and facilitate profound healing for herself and others. Join Amy and Dean as they merge their worldly perspectives with spiritual insights, exploring how embracing innate gifts can catalyze personal healing and manifest abundance. Amy's dedication extends beyond herself, as she nurtures a vibrant global community of spirituals, creatives, healers, and conscious entrepreneurs, fostering a space where magic meets manifestation and spiritual businesses thrive in alignment with abundance.

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Join the Coaching Trifecta for part two of this enlightening episode, where the secrets to unleashing the power of individuality in acting coaching take center stage. Each coach's unique approach, born from a shared training legacy, unfolds in a riveting journey filled with laughter, wisdom, and the keys to mastering the art of acting.

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