In this powerful conversation with Kat Barrell we talk all about her journey as a creative and her path as a lifelong storyteller from theatre school to producing and directing indie shorts, to starring in network television, to writing and directing features.Kat and Kat also get vulnerable about the demands and unique challenges of motherhood for creative professionals and the importance of balance and self-advocacy in the industry. This episode is a so inspiring and is packed with so many incredibly important takeaways!Katherine (Kat) Barrell has shot over 100 episodes of scripted television and 15 feature films (leading 9 of them and directing two). She is best known for her series regular roles as Officer Nicole Haught in WYNONNA EARP (NBC, SYFY), Alicia Rutherford in WORKIN’ MOMS (NETFLIX) and Joy Harper on GOOD WITCH (HALLMARK).  Kat is a graduate of George Brown Classical Theatre School and trained at the Groundlings School of Comedy in Los Angeles as well as attending the UCLA extension program with a focus in television directing. Her feature directorial debut, ‘Flipping for Christmas’, was acquired by The Hallmark Channel and was voted one of the top 10 Christmas Movies of 2023 by House and Home Magazine. She most recently completed her second directorial feature, CLICKBAIT UNFOLLOWED, alongside co-director, Melanie Scrofano, for US streamer, TUBI. The pair also co-wrote the screenplay and co-starred.\Chapters00:00The Creative Journey Begins04:09Navigating the Acting Landscape07:07The Impact of Mentorship10:03From Auditions to Breakthroughs12:57Directing: A New Hat15:47Personal Stories in Film19:13The Importance of Rehearsals24:10Transitioning from Actor to Director28:02Navigating the Hallmark Film Landscape30:48Creating 'The Clickbait Unfollowed'36:56The Realities of Social Media in Careers37:32Collaborative Strengths in Filmmaking37:55Casting Choices and Challenges39:37The Importance of Live Auditions41:40Directing While Pregnant44:12Balancing Motherhood and Creativity46:57The Myth of 'Having It All' as a Parent49:26Practical Tips for Working Parents53:21Living Life to Fuel Creativity54:33This One Time: A Cautionary Tale About Safety on Set

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