<description>&lt;p&gt;In this conversation, Elizabeth von Isser shares her unique journey from a career in engineering to becoming an actor and screenwriter. She discusses the challenges of ageism in the entertainment industry, the importance of building a supportive community, and her experiences in indie filmmaking. Elizabeth emphasizes the need for individuals to take initiative in their creative pursuits and not wait for permission to follow their passions. She also shares insights from her upcoming projects!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Takeaways&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ageism in the entertainment industry presents significant challenges for women.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building a supportive community is crucial for success in filmmaking.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of self-representation and initiative.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;She encourages aspiring creatives to take risks and pursue their ideas.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

"Opportunities for a woman my age became less and less. I kept thinking ‘I’m more than these silver haired ladies they want me to be’. So I created my own opportunity."

In this conversation, Elizabeth von Isser shares her unique journey from a career in engineering to becoming an actor and screenwriter. She discusses the challenges of ageism in the entertainment industry, the importance of building a supportive community, and her experiences in indie filmmaking. Elizabeth emphasizes the need for individuals to take initiative in their creative pursuits and not wait for permission to follow their passions. She also shares insights from her upcoming projects! Takeaways<ul><li>Ageism in the entertainment industry presents significant challenges for women.</li><li>Building a supportive community is crucial for success in filmmaking.</li><li>Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of self-representation and initiative.</li><li>She encourages aspiring creatives to take risks and pursue their ideas.</li></ul> <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Second Act Actors

EP 144: Elizabeth von Isser: Engineer Turned Actor

EP 144: Elizabeth von Isser: Engineer Turned Actor

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