EP 116: Salma Dharsee: Engineer Turned Actor
"I built really big, thick walls to protect myself emotionally and my engineering career reinforced them. It took a lot of personal work to break down those walls as an actor."
Second Act Actors · Janet McMordie
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Show Notes
In this episode of Second Act Actors. Salma Dharsee shares her journey of transitioning from a career in engineering to pursuing her passion for acting. She emphasizes the importance of identifying personal values and priorities to find fulfillment in work. Salma also discusses the challenges of letting go of societal expectations and the support she received from her family during her career change. She highlights the need to embrace the mundane aspects of creative careers and approach them as part of a bigger picture. Overall, the conversation explores the process of self-discovery and finding joy in pursuing one's passions.
Takeaways
-Identify your personal values and priorities to find fulfillment in your work.
-Let go of societal expectations and embrace the path that brings you joy.
-Recognize the importance of support from loved ones during career transitions.
-Embrace the mundane aspects of creative careers as part of the bigger picture. Balancing analytical and creative thinking is essential in acting.
-Transferable skills from previous careers can be valuable in acting.
-Vulnerability is a crucial aspect of the acting process.
-Acting is a lifelong learning journey.
-Building a supportive community is important for actors.
-Favourite moments in acting can come from unexpected opportunities.
-Be true to yourself and embrace your uniqueness in acting.
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