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This is the final episode of the Don't Be So Dramatic podcast. In this episode Rachel recaps some of her biggest takeaways from interviewing countless successful creatives in the entertainment industry.  Thank you so much to all our listeners and supporters, thank you to DM Podcasts for housing the podcast under their network, thank you to my friends and family who have cheered me on every step of the way.  Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast: Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker Actor Mindset Coaching: @actormindsetcoaching Website: www.actormindsetcoaching.com/ Produced by: Rachel Baker Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lin Yin is an actress born and raised in Melbourne whose work in film, television, and theatre has taken her across the globe—from the US and Australia to Asia and the Middle East. Since touring Australia in the principal cast of Sydney Theatre Company’s critically acclaimed White Pearl, Lin can be seen in hit Australian TV & web series Flunk, Utopia Season 5, The Portable Door alongside Christoph Waltz and Miranda Otto, and in award-winning Singaporean drama Shero. Lin recently wrapped on feature film Talking to Strangers where she starred opposite RJ Mitte from Breaking Bad as well as City of Life Continuum in Dubai, an international feature anticipated to have its London premiere later this year. Lin has a degree in psychology from the University of Melbourne, is fluent in Mandarin and based in Los Angeles.  Instagram: @linnotabot Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast: Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker Actor Mindset Coaching: @actormindsetcoaching Website: www.actormindsetcoaching.com/ Produced by: Rachel Baker Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Lacy is an AACTA nominated Australian actor, writer and director who found success starring as Nathan in the hit television series 'Troppo'. He has since appeared in 'Last King Of The Cross' and has gain worldwide recognition for his debut short film ‘Before We Sleep’ which gained him a 2025 AACTA nomination and will have its worldwide premiere this June at St Kilda Fest.  Instagram: @joshlacyofficial Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast: Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker Actor Mindset Coaching: @actormindsetcoaching Website: www.actormindsetcoaching.com/ Produced by: Rachel Baker Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shamita Siva is an actor, dancer and filmmaker based in Melbourne, Australia. Shamita recently starred as the straight laced, ex-marine Sarika Ray in the US TV series 'Good Cop/Bad Cop'. Their short film 'Twin Flame' blends authentic South Asian storytelling with a modern take on ancient archetypes and has earned international acclaim on the festival circuit. Shamita is also a part of the production company Shadow Goose Entertainment, which was founded to create content that authentically reflects the diverse tapestry of Australian life. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anfractuous Websites: https://www.shadow-goose.com/    Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast: Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker Actor Mindset Coaching: @actormindsetcoaching calendly.com/rachellaurenbaker Produced by: Rachel Baker Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anne Alexander-Sieder is an American actress, coach and podcaster based in Germany. Anne is the founder of Act Bold, a community for actors to find resources, workshops and events designed to help them get in control of their career. Act Bold is also the name of Anne’s podcast where she discusses topics and interviews industry professionals on their advice for people in the entertainment industry. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Act_Bold   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrs.alexandersieder/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ActBold   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/act_bold/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annealexandersieder/  Websites: http://www.act-bold.com  https://www.actboldtraining.com  Passion Project to Pro FREE WORKBOOK: https://www.actboldtraining.com/p2    Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast: Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker Actor Mindset Coaching: @actormindsetcoaching calendly.com/rachellaurenbaker Produced by: Rachel Baker Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sara Khan is a screen writer and proud Wailwan, Gomeroi, Pakistani woman with a strong background in story telling within a range of industries. Sara is currently developing her debut original series for television, supported by Screen Australia. For television, Sara wrote her first one hour of drama for PAPER DOLLS with Paramount+ (season 1, episode 6). Sara has also written an hour of drama for HEARTBREAK HIGH (season 2, episode 5), a half hour comedy episode for GOLD DIGGERS with the ABC, and a half hour drama episode for the highly acclaimed anthology series EROTIC STORIES with SBS (season 1, episode 7). Her EROTIC STORIES episode POWERFUL OWL, was selected for a worldwide premiere at SXSW Sydney . Alongside writing for television, Sara has previously worked across radio, museums, and education, focussing on platforming First Nations and people of colour’s voices.  As a Programs Officer at the Australian Museum, Sara ran tours that centred around dismantling false narratives of First Nations People.  Sara hosted and produced The Brekky Show on Koori Radio from 2019-2021. This extended into FBi radio where she co-hosted the award-winning program Race Matters from 2018-2022.   Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast: Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker Actor Mindset Coaching: calendly.com/rachellaurenbaker Produced by: Rachel Baker Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Ross is an Australian actor whose career spans almost 20 years. Tim was born and raised in Adelaide, South Australia. Shortly after graduating from high school, Tim accepted a coveted position at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), relocating to Melbourne and becoming a recipient of the school’s prestigious scholarship for demonstration of outstanding commitment to the course and graduating in 2007. During his time as a Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre ensemble member, Tim made his main stage debut for the Melbourne Theatre Company playing Laertes in Simon Phillip’s production of Hamlet, followed by the world premiere of Return to Earth. Tim then ventured into the world of screen with television credits including: Wonderland, Harrow, Underbelly, Informer 3838, Rush, Home and Away, Neighbours, The Code, Mrs Biggs, Rock Island Mysteries, and Dive Club.  Tim also played the leading roles in romantic comedies Hearts Down Under (Netflix/Hallmark Channel) and Romance At The Vineyard (Great American Family). Other feature film credits include: The Reef: Stalked, Bloody Hell, and most recently Ron Howard’s Eden, opposite Jude Law and Ana De Armas. Cut Short (2024) marks Tim’s directorial debut. He also continues to work as a mentor to emerging artists using his understanding of the industry in his work as a photographer and coach. Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast: Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker Actor Mindset Coaching: calendly.com/rachellaurenbaker Produced by: Rachel Baker Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle Walker is a Comedian, Writer and Actor who grew up in Bluewater outside of Townsville in Queensland. Danielle was the winner of RAW Comedy in 2016, was nominated for Most Outstanding show at Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2022 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and was the winner of Taskmaster Australia season 1 2023.  Danielle's most recently starred in the ABC series 'Gold Diggers' and also appears in 'Fisk' season 3.    Website: https://www.daniellewalker.com.au/  Insta: @daniellewalkercomedy Monthly Show: @spaghettititlive Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast: Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker Actor Mindset Coaching: calendly.com/rachellaurenbaker Produced by: Rachel Baker Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's back!! This week's episode is a return guest and one of my favourite people, Emily Joy. Emily is an actor and acting coach/owner of Joy Studio - a boutique acting coaching service. Emily's acting credits include the series regular role in Nine's Human Error, Fisk season 2 and 3, as well as Metro Sexual and Neighbours. Emily has also appeared on stage in the debut season of 'Trophy Boys' and 'Medea: Out of the Mouth of Babes' at Theatreworks in 2022. Emily has helped countless actors on their career journey, with her students having secured countless roles in Australian film and television productions including ABC, SBS, Paramount +, Netflix, Stan, Nine and more. Joy Studio: [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/joystudioacting/?hl=en Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast: Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker Actor Mindset Coaching: calendly.com/rachellaurenbaker Produced by: Rachel Baker Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts)   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Rachel unpacks the all too familiar belief that there's not a lot of opportunities in the entertainment industry. Although there may have been some experiences that led you to believe this, the reality is it ain't helping you as an actor to continue believing it's true 100% of the time. What you believe you perceive.  Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast: Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker Actor Mindset Coaching: calendly.com/rachellaurenbaker Produced by: Rachel Baker Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! It's 2024 so I wanted to wrap up 2023 with a short rambles episode. In this episode I talk about what has been going on for me in my break from recording the podcast, what it's like to take a break when you're at the peak of success in your creative endeavour, and my thoughts on creative identity.  Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast: Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker Produced by: Rachel Baker Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikki Barrett is a casting director based in Sydney, Australia. Nikki's casting credits include projects such as 'Australia', 'The Babadook', 'The Water Diviner', 'Mad Max: Fury Road', 'Peter Rabbit' and 'The Invisible Man'. Most recently, Nikki won a BAFTA for her work on Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis'.  Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast: Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker Email: [email protected] Produced by: Rachel Baker, Alyssa Stevenson Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts) Audio Editor: Echidna Audio https://echidnaaudio.com/ Video Content: Nicole Tabuena See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode is a short rambles where Rachel talks about hustle culture and why she doesn't find it helpful for her career or life anymore.  Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast: Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker Email: [email protected] Produced by: Rachel Baker, Alyssa Stevenson Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts) Audio Editor: Echidna Audio https://echidnaaudio.com/ Video Content: Nicole Tabuena   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Esmé Louise James is a writer and researcher based in Melbourne, Australia. She is a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne in the School of Culture and Communication.     In 2020, Esmé was listed in the Top 30 Emerging Writers by SBS Australia. Esmé’s creative works have twice been nominated for a Fitzpatrick Award and she was a finalist for the Melbourne Arts Student’s Society’s ‘Creative Writing’ award for four consecutive years. The Awakening was shortlisted for Amazon’s Breakthrough Novel of the Year in 2013.     Esmé is best known for her irreverent lecture series on TikTok, Kinky History, which explores the evolution of human sexual history -- "the history they didn't teach you in high school." It currently stands at a following of over 2,200,000 people. In 2021, she was the recipient of Screen Australia's Every Voice initiative (in partnership with TikTok Australia and the Australian Government) to fund the creation of a new series on her channel. Created alongside her mother, SexTistics will teach how statistics can be used to create a snapshot - past and present - of gender, identity, and sexuality within Australia. Esmé's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esme.louisee/  Esmé's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@esme.louisee Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast: Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker Email: [email protected] Produced by: Rachel Baker, Alyssa Stevenson Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts) Audio Editor: Echidna Audio https://echidnaaudio.com/ Video Content: Nicole Tabuena       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lauren’s film story started with a specialist study in film at California State University Long Beach. She backed that up with a Bachelor of Film and Television from Swinburne University and a MBA from the Australian Institute of Business.   Her work in the industry has been varied and rewarding, working with  FilmInk Movie Magazine, Event Cinemas on George Street and, as an accomplished Service Producer, Lauren has produced high-level international content for companies all over the world.   Today she’s the CEO and co-founder of Iris Arc Pictures – where she produces and develops several high-concept feature films, series and podcasts across the fantasy, thriller and horror genres. Most recently she has worked on the feature film 'Godless: The Eastfield Exorcism' with its US release at The Overlook Film Festival in April 2023 and the award winning web series 'Pivot'.  Lauren's instagram: @laurenjsimpson Iris Arc Pictures: irisarcpictures.com Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast: Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker Email: [email protected] Produced by: Rachel Baker, Alyssa Stevenson Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts) Audio Editor: Echidna Audio https://echidnaaudio.com/ Video Content: Nicole Tabuena See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.