211. It’s Never Too Late to Start: Sean Alexander James on Acting, Mental Health & The Will to Succeed

One Broke Actress Podcast

Have you ever thought that you’re too old for this business, or that you’re aging out, or that there’s somehow a timeline on your dreams? Well, hate to break it to you, but none of those things are true. Acting is a lifelong art, and I’m bringing on Sean Alexander James (CSI: Vegas, The Morning Show, 9-1-1) who started pursuing this at 29 and never stopped. He takes us back to when he was contemplating his life choices while working at local Applebee's to deciding to explore acting. Sean's story is as inspiring as it is unconventional. Sean delves into topics including how he navigated his career's initial stages, his battle with mental health, and the importance of self-discovery. He shares insights on his approach to auditions and building a strong relationship with agents, and his secret to getting invited back onto the same sets time and time again. So if you’re worried about Watch the Full Video Podcast Here! 00:00 — Introduction and Guest Introduction: Sean Alexander James 02:00 — Sean's Start in Acting 06:06 — Sean's Journey from Restaurant Job to Acting 12:15 — Sean's Approach to Auditioning and Networking 17:26 — Sean's Mental Health Journey and Its Impact on His Career 24:46 — Finding Self-Validation and Enjoying the Process 25:45 — The Importance of the Journey and Detachment from Results 26:33 — Remembering Your 'Why' and the Reality of Success in the Industry 27:16 — The Power of Persistence and Self-Work 28:14 — Turning a Costar into a Recurring Role 29:33 — The Power of Kindness and Respect on Set 30:48 — Being Prepared & Having Fun 36:00 — Non-Verbal Acting and Nuance 38:42 — The Story of Getting an Agent and Maintaining Good Communication 44:33 — Current Projects and Final Thoughts Resources Mentioned in This Episode: ★ Sean James IMDb ★ Sean James IG @theseanburger ★ Brittany Stone: The Stone Talent Agency ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Want more? Join The Membership & Check out Patreon for bonus episodes! And don’t miss all the content on IG and as always at, OneBrokeActress.com And if you're needing some personalized help from Sam, you can schedule a chat with her right here. Don't forget to join the mailing list here!