Emily grapples with the fear of being a 'loser' as a parent and actor, balancing their career with raising a child. She emphasize resilience, passion, and dedication, while sharing insights on showcasing small wins and involving their child in the process. She also discusses her concerns about her child's perception of her financial success or lack thereof, and the potential impact on their own self-worth. She stresses the importance of instilling self-worth in children and leading by example, while acknowledging the potential negative impact of constantly talking about failure and professional setbacks.
Action Items
Share past acting achievements and successes with children.
Involve children in the acting process once old enough, such as attending rehearsals or being on set.
Celebrate small wins and positive feedback with children.
Continue learning about the acting craft through classes and workshops.
Explain the competitive nature and ups and downs of the acting industry to children if interested.
Outline
Parental insecurities in the entertainment industry.
Worries about appearing unreliable or unsuccessful to their kids due to acting career.
Wanting to wait until successful in their career before having kids.
Emphasizes financial security as key to having children.
Parental anxiety about financial success and how it affects children's perception of their parents.
Reflects on how they didn't think about money growing up, despite their parents' wealth.
Worries about daughter's perception of failed auditions and perceived loser status.
Hopes daughter won't be like "wretched bitch" who constantly compares parents.
How to support children in acting career, sharing achievements and overcoming challenges.
Discusses the importance of resilience and hard work in acting career, emphasizing the need to show daughter the value of persistence and preparation.
Plans to talk to daughter about the process of acting, including the importance of showing work beyond self-tape auditions and demonstrating dedication to craft.
Share achievements and small wins with kids to show pride in work.
Discuss challenges and how they've been overcome to be honest with kids.
How parents can support their children's acting careers while maintaining a positive self-image.
Suggests sharing positive feedback and mentoring others to show dedication and passion for acting.
Emphasizes the importance of continuing to learn and grow as an actor through classes and workshops.
Emphasizes the importance of being present for children, not just in terms of career success.
Encourages parents to explain the ups and downs of their acting career to their children.
Emphasizes the importance of self-worth and self-talk, encouraging parents to speak positively about themselves and their children.
Discuss the impact of parental self-talk on children's self-esteem and future success.
