Second Act Actors with Janet McMordie

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S03E07 is with fellow late bloomer (aka Second Act Actor) Janet McMordie of the podcast, Second Act Actors.

Janet , a doctor turned actor, discusses the challenges and benefits of pursuing acting as a second career. She reflects on the initial excitement and surreal energy of being on the front lines of the medical field during the pandemic, but also the loss of identity and joy that came with solely focusing on medicine. Janet found her passion for acting and improv, and now balances both careers. She emphasizes the importance of time management, flexibility, and giving oneself grace. Janet also highlights the lack of control and information in the entertainment industry as a major hurdle for late bloomers, but also the unique life experiences and financial stability that can be advantageous. She started her podcast to provide a platform for second act actors to share their stories and combat imposter syndrome. In this conversation, Janet and David discuss the challenges and experiences of being actors. They touch on topics such as imposter syndrome, the lack of feedback in the acting industry, the importance of training and life experience, and the portrayal of doctors on screen. Janet shares stories from her podcast, Second Act Actors, and emphasizes the importance of trying acting and embracing failure. Overall, the conversation highlights the passion and resilience required to pursue a career in acting.

Takeaways

• Balancing multiple careers requires effective time management and flexibility.
• The entertainment industry lacks control and information, which can be challenging for late bloomers.
• Life experiences and financial stability can be advantageous for second act actors.
• Creating a supportive community and sharing stories can combat imposter syndrome. 
• The acting industry lacks feedback, making it difficult for actors to understand why they didn't get a role or what they can improve on.
• Training and life experience are both important for actors, as they provide different skills and perspectives.
• Trying acting and embracing failure is essential for aspiring actors, as it allows them to explore their creativity and develop empat

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