From Flaws to Flair: Harnessing the Power of Imperfection
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This Conversations on the Rocks episode focuses on guest Paul Gosselin and his lifelong passion for soap operas. Paul reminisces about bonding with his mother and grandmother over their favorite soap, Guiding Light. This childhood enthusiasm led Paul to study acting for daytime dramas, hoping to land a role on a soap. While that dream didn't come to fruition, his love for the genre inspired him to write and produce his own web series, Misguided. Paul gets candid about his challenges in developing the series, from navigating the pandemic shutdown to grieving the loss of someone close to him. But through it all, his dedication to honoring soap operas shines through.
Paul's life is not just about his creative pursuits. He also plays a significant role as a caregiver, a 'manny' to two young boys. His experience with one child's diabetes diagnosis and his commitment to their wellbeing are testaments to his compassion. Paul's approach to caregiving is marked by flexibility and understanding, as he shares fond memories of special outings. His priority is to bring joy to the lives of those in his care, a value that shines through his actions.
Paul's story offers a window into his multifaceted world as an artist and caregiver. He thoughtfully reflects on navigating challenges with creativity, family, and compassion—lessons that continue to guide his journey.
About Paul:
Born and raised in small-town Vermont, Paul Gosselin always harbored a passion for acting. After high school, he pursued his dream in New York City, studying at the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts and apprenticing at the Barrow Group Theater. His first television role on "One Life to Live" fulfilled a lifelong dream, leading to appearances on various TV shows like “Damages,” “Saturday Night Live,” and "The Good Wife." Moving to Los Angeles, he delved into theater and storytelling, performing with Mortified across the country. Now based in LA, Paul is focused on building his production company, Cosmopaulitan Entertainment, which debuted its first series, "MISGUIDED," in 2015.
Connect with Paul: instagram.com/cosmopaulitan || www.paulgosselin.net || http://YouTube.com/cosmopaulitan ||
http://www.misguidedseries.com || TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrpaulgosselin
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