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Ep. 175: From Arkansas to Hollywood: Nate Mays on Chasing Stardom, Finding Family, and Owning Your “Weird”
Episode 175
Published 2 months ago
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Show Notes
- Nate Mays’ journey from small-town Arkansas to Los Angeles
- The reality of breaking into acting: auditions, callbacks, and bookings
- Why community matters in a fast-paced industry like Hollywood
- Acting vs. producing vs. writing—wearing multiple creative hats
- The “weird actor life” and why embracing it is key
- Nate’s dream roles and inspirations (including Meryl Streep & John Bernthal)
- The truth about independent film vs. big-budget productions
- Discovering his biological father through sperm donation
- Having 25+ siblings across the country—and what that’s like
- The emotional impact of finding identity through family and art
- Nate’s passion for murals and visual storytelling
- Why empathy is one of the greatest gifts acting can give
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