<p>In this episode I interview actor Matthew Fahey. We chat about about how he got started in acting as a young kid, weird auditions, to playing characters with mental health issues. What makes a great actor VS an average actor? Discover how vulnerability and acceptance bring on a greater dynamic to a role. Actor or non actor this is a great episode on the power of intention and the heart it takes to make things happen. &nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>Matthew Fahey Show notes:</p> <p>:20 Who is Matthew Fahey</p> <p>Matthew Fahey has been an actor since childhood. He started out acting in NYC.</p> <p><br></p> <p>3:20 Younger acting days</p> <p>The strange auditions he went on while he was younger.</p> <p><br></p> <p>4:30 Exposing your real self to the camera</p> <p>Learning to expose emotions and display empathy. How to deal with rejection.</p> <p><br></p> <p>10:18 The journey to LA</p> <p>His first time in LA for pilot season.</p> <p><br></p> <p>12:40 Awkward on MTV</p> <p>The first show he officially is on more than one episode. The joy of working on a show consistently.</p> <p><br></p> <p>17:04 Confidence building</p> <p>How important it is to have gratitude in the game.</p> <p><br></p> <p>22:00 Average actor vs a great actor</p> <p>The power of preparation and acceptance.</p> <p><br></p> <p>26:00 Everything I wanted in a Movie (The Movie is called Holden On)</p> <p>I said yes, and my agent said no.</p> <p><br></p> <p>33:00 Building up walls and breaking them down</p> <p>Breaking down the walls of vulnerability in playing Holden</p> <p><br></p> <p>40:00 Mental Wellness in Hollywood</p> <p>The stigma on mental health is slowly falling.</p> <p><br></p> <p>45:00 Playing the bad guy</p> <p>The grittiness of playing rugged roles.</p> <p><br></p> <p>55:30 Whats next for Matthew</p> <p>The joy of acting and acceptance.</p> <p><br></p> <p>56:11 Where to watch Matthew</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07KK696D4/ref=atv_dl_rdr?autoplay=1">https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07KK696D4/ref=atv_dl_rdr?autoplay=1</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Favorite-John-Schneider/dp/B082FSNJB2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AA7RCOF0X4EB&amp;keywords=the+favorite+john+schneider&amp;qid=1581636293&amp;s=instant-video&amp;sprefix=The+favorite+joh%2Cinstant-video%2C161&amp;sr=1-1">https://www.amazon.com/Favorite-John-Schneider/dp/B082FSNJB2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AA7RCOF0X4EB&amp;keywords=the+favorite+john+schneider&amp;qid=1581636293&amp;s=instant-video&amp;sprefix=The+favorite+joh%2Cinstant-video%2C161&amp;sr=1-1</a></p> <p>Instagram @mattlfahey</p> <p>Resources for this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1366882/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1366882/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1</a></p>