Scared but all in: One actor's Journey to owning her acting career

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Kimberley had no experience, no agent and no idea what she was capable of. She just knew she didn't want to look back and wonder what if.

So she went all in.

In this episode, Kimberley sits down with us for an honest, unfiltered conversation about what it really looks like to commit to your craft from the very beginning - the fear, the breakthroughs and everything in between.

She takes us through the moment she decided acting was more than a hobby and what it truly felt like to step into the shoes of a real historical figure... Joan Clarke... with barely any experience behind her. She opens up about how daunting it was to even apply for training, to audition and to show up every day carrying the weight of a character with no script to lean on for ten whole weeks.

But something shifted.

Kimberley discovered a work ethic she never knew she had, and it has never left her.

She also gets candid about navigating a difficult director, the mental and emotional challenges that come with sustaining a character long-term and how her training at StandBy Method a Acting Studio gave her the tools to handle it all with resilience and professionalism.

This is the episode for you if you're at the start of your acting journey and wondering whether you're ready. Spoiler: Kimberley wasn't sure she was either.

 If this episode sparks something in you, the War Project module could be your turning point too. Head HERE to find out more and apply.