Sometimes, what crosses your path may seem accidental, but our guest this week shows us that it just may be a result of staying open to opportunities and utilizing your talents. In this episode, Kenya has the pleasure of welcoming New York-based actor and comedian, Gotham Sharma, who emphasizes the importance of continuous creativity, even during downtime or challenging times such as the writers strike. He shares his journey of transitioning from a corporate communication and writing background into a successful career in stand-up comedy, which ultimately paved the way for his entrance into the acting world. Gotham also discusses how he conquered performance anxiety, the significance of a strong support network, and the motivating message that it's never too late to rewrite the script of your life.

Also Talked About:

• How Gotham embraces the jitters as a performer and uses them to his advantage. 

• Following your soul’s purpose, just like they do in Pixar's movie “Soul”. 

• How Gotham got into stand-up as a dare, and then found his way into the acting world. 

• What was Gotham’s first time on set like, and what did he learn? 

• How to quickly pick up the lingo and rules used on set. 

• Kenya and Gotham both agree - set life can be addicting! 

• The importance of having a strong support system and self-care tools as a creative and busy human. 

• How Gotham’s background in corporate communication helps him leverage his passion for acting and stand-up. 

• The balance of saying yes and making decisions mindfully

• What Gotham and Kenya think the future looks like for entertainers who want to preserve their image and likeness but want to embrace the positive things that AI can do. 

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Gotham: IG | IMDb