In this episode, Todd & Jay talk with the brilliant and fast-rising Anna Brindle, a London-based actor and proud alum of ArtsEd — one of the UK's top performing arts schools.
At just 28, Anna is carving her own space in the industry with a powerful mix of talent, grit, and glowing optimism. We talk about the rollercoaster of being a young actor, navigating the grind of auditions, finding your type, trusting the process, and staying joyful even when the phone's not ringing.
This is a raw and honest chat — one that speaks directly to the now generation of performers building their craft and career from the ground up.
00:00 – Cold open: remembering actor dreams and gigging culture
01:40 – Todd & Jay introduce Anna Brindle
04:10 – What it means to "make it" as an actor in 2024
06:45 – ArtsEd memories and the transition to working life
10:20 – Industry expectations vs. actual experience
13:10 – "Where's the money?": side hustles and pressure
16:05 – Dealing with long gaps between acting jobs
18:50 – Taking breaks vs. staying in "actor mode"
21:15 – Losing confidence and recovering self-worth
23:00 – The voice in your head and imposter syndrome
26:30 – Anna on self-representation and mental health
29:00 – Finding joy in collaboration and creative play
32:15 – Spotlight, self-tapes, and the self-worth trap
35:45 – The "right" job vs. the right-for-you job
39:10 – TikTok and the shift in self-marketing
42:00 – Being enough without being everywhere
45:00 – Wrap-up: Anna's advice to actors on the rise
47:10 – Todd & Jay reflect: gratitude and staying grounded
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