How to Stop Being a 'Struggling Actor' with Anthony Meindl – Ep 99

Are you feeling stuck in your creative journey or corporate career? In Episode 99 of Two Unemployed Actors, host Max sits down with the legendary Anthony Meindl—award-winning writer, director, and founder of Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop (AMAW). 

With 25 years of experience coaching actors globally, Anthony shares profound insights from his latest book, Unstuck. This episode dives deep into why we get in our own way, how to redefine success beyond the next booking, and why the secret to great acting (and living) is removing blocks rather than adding more skills. 

Whether you're a "slashie" actor hustling between projects or a corporate professional looking for more creative fulfilment, Anthony’s approach offers a roadmap to finding your voice and living with more presence.

 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

The Reality of the Hustle: Why even leads on Netflix shows are still "unemployed actors" between seasons [01:33].

 Modernizing Actor Training: Why Anthony felt the need to move away from "old school" methods to embrace digital-age presence [04:13].

 The Power of "Unstuck": An exploration of the via negativa philosophy—removing the blocks that stop you from being yourself [09:13].

 Redefining Success: Shifting your metrics from money and fame to integrity and personal breakthroughs [17:09].

 Acting for Everyone: Why taking an acting class is actually a lesson in empathy and consciousness for people in all walks of life [22:17].

 Breaking the "Cog in the Wheel" Mindset: How to stay empowered and creative even within rigid corporate systems [25:17].

 About Anthony Meindl:

Anthony Meindl is a creativity expert and the founder of Anthony Meindl’s Actor Workshop, which has studios in Los Angeles, New York, London, Sydney, and more. He is the author of several best-selling books, including At Left Brain Turn Right and his newest release, Unstuck.

Episode Page: https://www.twounemployedactors.com/anthonymeindl