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If you want to be an actor, you have to make your dream happen. 

On this episode, I talk with Brian Goodman, who is an incredibly talented actor, writer, producer, and director. You name it, he’s done it. You might recognize him from The Fast and the Furious, Catch Me If You Can, or several other movies. He also has written and directed What Doesn’t Kill You, starring Mark Ruffalo and Ethan Hawke. 

Brian is a prime example of what it means to really make your dream come true. He didn’t move out to Hollywood until he was 37 years old. Coming from a rough childhood, living on the streets, getting shot, becoming sober, and spending several years in prison, Brian was able to take back control over his life through his acting career and dedication to the craft.  

Some Questions I Ask: 

• Where are you from? (8:24)
• What are you working on right now? (32:20)
• What do you do for your mental state? (33:32)
• How are your kids doing? (47:43)
• Who are some of your favorite directors to work with? (56:31)

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

• How Brian Goodman and I met. (2:47)
• How Brian moved from living a life of violence to finding passion in acting. (10:10)
• How Brian stepped into the acting world after he was released from jail. (15:21)
• About Brian’s experience directing Black Butterfly. (21:56)
• Why Brian leans on his spirituality in his day-to-day life. (33:38)
• Why it’s essential to live in faith instead of fear. (40:49)
• How staying sober transformed Brian’s life. (47:43)

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