Stephanie Szostak has played unforgettable roles on screen, but in her newest film Soul on Fire coming out October 10, she steps into a true story about a mother whose tough love helped save her son’s life. It’s a story that hit home for Stephanie, not only as an actress, but as a mom.

Stephanie opens up about the moments when love has meant letting go or taking a risk, whether in parenting, friendship, or even in her own journey of becoming an actor at 29. She shares about the teachers who pushed her, the mentors who challenged her, and the delicate balance between comfort and courage.

What You’ll Hear:

• Things no one tells you about tough love (03:56)
• The story behind her new movie Soul on Fire  (04:18)
• Acting lessons that began with brutal honesty  (13:23)
• Finding mentors who deliver the hard truths  (20:17)
• Beginning again at 29 and discovering acting  (26:26)
• The surprising ways tough love can lead to growth  (27:57)

Stephanie’s story is a reminder that the hardest words can sometimes be the most loving, and that those moments of tough love often plant seeds we don’t see until years later.

You can watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ay3Q__fDA3w 

For a full transcript and more, check out our blog post: https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/stephanie-szostak-18 

Check out more from Stephanie Szostak:

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