EP 197: Sophie Engelhardt: Doctor Turned Actor

About this episode

Sophie Engelhardt discusses her journey from being a medical doctor to pursuing a career in acting.

In this conversation, host Janet McMordie chats with Sophie Engelhardt shares her journey from being a medical doctor to pursuing a career in acting, discussing the challenges and joys of transitioning between these two worlds. She emphasizes the importance of following one's passion and staying true to oneself, even when it means making unconventional choices. Takeaways Do the things that make absolutely no sense. There's only one who can be responsible for my life and that's you Call your parents, call your loved ones, do the things that make you feel proud of yourself and make yourself happy. Stay open, don't judge yourself for changing your mind. It's okay to feel multiple emotions at once. Choosing yourself is not selfish, it's necessary. Instagram TikTok Youtube: @doc.sophiengelhardt Website  www.theplantbasedpathologist.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Janet McMordie

Guest: Sophie Engelhardt

Topics covered

• career transition
• acting
• medicine
• personal growth
• following passion

Keywords

• doctor
• actor
• career change
• passion
• self-discovery

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Acast, Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, www.theplantbasedpathologist.com

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