Welcome to In Search of Excellence! You're listening to part two of my awesome conversation with Danielle Vasinova, an actor, producer, entrepreneur, avid equestrian, and drummer. If you haven't yet listened to part one yet, be sure to check it out first.

Danielle is talking about the realities of pursuing a career in Hollywood, the life of aspiring actor and their struggles, her personal near-death experience, and the importance of preparation and creating your own destiny.

Tune in for now to listen to this amazing and inspiring conversation!

Time stamps:

01:02 After The Young and the Restless

Reality check and finding an agentWorked in the restaurant to pay billsBroke a foot and worked as an extra

 

04:20 A Pivotal moment in Danielle’s career

Passed an audition and went to film in South AfricaOne of the most magical, crazy experiences of her lifeAlso scary and lonelyAfter that had jobs on and off

 

08:54 Saying No to movies

Said No to Danica Patrick’s movieRefused to play a jockeyAgreed to work on her other movieThe whole movie ended up falling apart

 

11:33 Three minutes of death

Danielle’s near-death experienceFelt like having a flueLater on, felt like she was going to dieWent to the hospitalLost her heartbeat for 3 minutesDoctors induced coma to avoid organ failureDischarged after a monthShe was one of the first COVID cases in the US

 

18:48 After the hospital

Almost had to relearn everythingDidn’t know what she was going to do or how to make moneyGreater sense of purposeNot taking anything for granted

 

21:35 The life of an actor

The reality is different than what people thinkMany auditions to get 1 jobWorking many hoursHow are actors memorizing the text?

 

26:26 What are the elements of success?

DisciplineDrivePunctualityConsistency

 

28:21 The importance of extreme preparation

The impact of luck on successYou need luck, but you also have to create itA letter to 300 CEOsIt’s not hard, you just got to be willing to do the work

 

35:25 Randall as a mentor

Randall’s relationship with his guestMike Tyson and his Instagram postRandall’s love for mentoring and coaching

 

40:02 Goals in her career and life

The Improv Group - don't think, just jumpYou've got to create your own destinyA list of directors she would like to work withWould love to get marriedA show with Joe Russo

 

44:29 Fill in the blank to excellence

My number one professional goalTo be in the Marvel UniverseMy number one personal goalTo get married and have a familyAnd more

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