In this throwback convo from Sept 2018, I sat down with the unstoppable Christina Ochoa (Animal Kingdom, A Million Little Things) for a seriously honest, occasionally hilarious, and refreshingly unfiltered look at what it actually takes to survive and thrive in this industry.
Moving to LA with zero connections (and zero chill about the rent)
Not working for 2.5 years after a major show… and how she survived it (Uber, eBay, and a underprepared tutoring gig)
Auditioning while broke AF… and still booking the role
The shift from “pretty but doesn’t know it” casting to owning your own vibe
Saying no to mediocre TV (even when you really need the check)
- Body image, being naked on set, and why she threw the damn breakdowns in the trash
- Her trick for manifestation that doesn’t involve “morning pages” but does involve drawing yourself with dollar signs and scripts
Mentioned in This Episode
Book: The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz
Book/Workbook: The Artist’s Way Workbook by Julia Cameron
Christina’s orgs: Oceana and Earth’s Oceans
Show Mentioned: Animal Kingdom
Series Mentioned: A Million Little Things
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