🎙 Episode Title
“I Do It Because I Love It”
🧵 Episode Summary
Actor, writer, producer, and mom of four Lauren Cox joins me for a conversation about navigating creative ambition, motherhood, and faith. From her early days in theater to on-set experiences while working on House of Cards, Lauren shares how she’s learned to balance her passion for storytelling with the realities of family life and the unpredictability of the entertainment industry. Whether you’re an aspiring actor or a creative juggling multiple roles, this episode offers insight, encouragement, and some awkward audition stories.
⏱ Timestamps are approximate
00:00 – 05:00 — Life as an NFL player’s wife
05:00 – 15:00 — Getting started in theater and transitioning to film
15:00 – 25:00 — Auditions, representation, and finding her voice
25:00 – 35:00 — Producing short films and learning on the fly
35:00 – 45:00 — Balancing motherhood and creative ambition
45:00 – 55:00 — Regret, resilience, and redefining success
55:00 – End — Writing for joy, staying humble, and trusting the process
🔑 Key Takeaways
“Just do it because you love it.” Lauren’s mantra for staying grounded in a competitive industry.
Faith and conviction play a central role in how she selects roles and writes stories.
Motherhood reshaped her priorities, but not her passion.
Audition nightmares can teach humility, resilience, and the power of preparation.
🔗 Resources & Mentions
Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenbellcox
Watch Lauren in my short film The Milky Way – https://clinttill.net/themilkywayfilm
Connect with me at https://linktree.com/clinttill
MTC (Formerly Actors, Models & Talent for Christ; Now Shine Talent Success) https://www.shine.us/
Traveling Soldier (short film by Lauren Cox) https://youtu.be/-HquPPjfkKc?feature=shared
Bryan Cranston’s A Life in Parts (book)
📣 Calls to Action
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