What I love about the stories of how people become actors is that we were filling wounds, and when we get underneath, we understand there are subconscious beliefs that brought us here.

Anastasia Griffith is a film and TV Actress and an Empowerment Coach for Actresses, known for starring in the award-winning dramas "Damages" and "Once Upon A Time." Despite her success in Hollywood and the UK, where she masterfully embodied all kinds of roles from CIA villains to fairy tale princesses, Anastasia considers being a single mom to her 8-year-old son her most prominent role. Her passion for psychology and interest in understanding the self-sabotage component, always present in her personal life and professional career, led her to become a coach and focus on supporting and empowering other actors to step into their power and live their greatest potential. 

Throughout this episode, you'll hear about Anastasia's journey into acting, the moment she was recognized in the streets of London after her first performance that started everything, and the transformation she underwent many years after realizing she wasn't happy even though she was "living the dream." 

You'll also hear about Anastasia's new facet, her work as an Empowerment Coach, how she sees acting, and what makes people become actors. Additionally, Anastasia shares practical tips to overcome pre-audition anxiety, her thoughts on the power of visualization, and more.

Tune in to Episode 97 of Hollywood Dream Maker and discover how accepting you as the co-author of your story can help you take your power back.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How Anastasia discovered she wanted to be an actress (2:40)
• Most actors are seeking to fill a wound (7:10)
• Anastasia talks about the retreat that changed her perception of the world (15:40)
• How to use your body to connect with your subconscious mind (22:00)
• Owning who you really are is the cherry on top (33:00)
• What resources can actors rely on to deal with pre-audition anxiety (43:00)
• Anastasia talks about the best way to deal with self-sabotage (52:10)

Connect with Anastasia:

• Website
• Instagram
• IMDb

Let's Connect: 

• Manhattan Actor Studio 
• Inside the Manhattan Actor Studio on YouTube
• Website

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