My guest for episode 20 is Nathan Clarkson. Nathan is an actor, author, filmmaker, podcast host, and all around creative person. He has a deep love for stories, which is the root of his creative endeavors. Growing up with learning disabilities and mental illness, Nathan shares how his mom, author Sally Clarkson, helped him lean into his areas of strength and encouraged his passion for stories. Together, Sally and Nathan co-authored the book “Different: The Story of an Outside-the-Box Kid and the Mom Who Loved Him.”
After receiving formal training in acting through the New York Film Academy, Nathan moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. He gained experience in tv shows and films in Hollywood, and eventually started his own film company. We talk about the challenges and highlights of working in the film industry, the creative process, and what it takes to produce a film. Nathan encourages artists to do what you can with what you have and know that you have to start somewhere. While we so often strive for perfection, Nathan reminds us that the beauty is in the process.
Nathan recently published his first solo book, “Good Man: An Honest Journey into Discovering Who Men Were Actually Created to Be.” You’ll hear how Nathan’s time in Hollywood prompted him to write this book. There are so many great words of wisdom in this conversation! May you be inspired to move forward with courage in your calling!
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