The Final Ep: Success, The Journey and Networking

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 th…

Lin Yin on Going From Psychology to International Actor, One Small Step at a Time

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…

Josh Lacy on Acting, Advocacy, and Authenticity in 'Before We Sleep'

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 A…

Shamita Siva Talks 'Good Cop/Bad Cop' and Dancing with Myth in 'Twin Flame'

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…

Anne Alexander-Sieder on Acting Bold And Navigating A Career Hiatus

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 t…

Sara Khan on Writing For Heartbreak High, Erotic Stories And Consenting To The Mental Toll Of Work

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 d…

Tim Ross on Acting Career Longevity And Supporting A Family As A Creative

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 sc…

Danielle Walker on Becoming a Stand Up Comedian And 'Gold Diggers'

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…

Emily Joy on 'Human Error’ And The Power Of Flipping Your Internal Dialogue

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 Me…

So You're Worried There's Not Many Opportunities In The Industry...

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 t…