In this episode I interview actor Matthew Fahey. We chat about about how he got started in acting as a young kid, weird auditions, to playing characters with mental health issues. What makes a great actor VS an average actor? Discover how vulnerability and acceptance bring on a greater dynamic to a role. Actor or non actor this is a great episode on the power of intention and the heart it takes to make things happen.

Matthew Fahey Show notes:

:20 Who is Matthew Fahey

Matthew Fahey has been an actor since childhood. He started out acting in NYC.

3:20 Younger acting days

The strange auditions he went on while he was younger.

4:30 Exposing your real self to the camera

Learning to expose emotions and display empathy. How to deal with rejection.

10:18 The journey to LA

His first time in LA for pilot season.

12:40 Awkward on MTV

The first show he officially is on more than one episode. The joy of working on a show consistently.

17:04 Confidence building

How important it is to have gratitude in the game.

22:00 Average actor vs a great actor

The power of preparation and acceptance.

26:00 Everything I wanted in a Movie (The Movie is called Holden On)

I said yes, and my agent said no.

33:00 Building up walls and breaking them down

Breaking down the walls of vulnerability in playing Holden

40:00 Mental Wellness in Hollywood

The stigma on mental health is slowly falling.

45:00 Playing the bad guy

The grittiness of playing rugged roles.

55:30 Whats next for Matthew

The joy of acting and acceptance.

56:11 Where to watch Matthew

https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07KK696D4/ref=atv_dl_rdr?autoplay=1

https://www.amazon.com/Favorite-John-Schneider/dp/B082FSNJB2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AA7RCOF0X4EB&keywords=the+favorite+john+schneider&qid=1581636293&s=instant-video&sprefix=The+favorite+joh%2Cinstant-video%2C161&sr=1-1

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Resources for this episode:

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