"We aren't chasing the thing anymore. We ARE the thing."

"We aren't chasing the thing anymore. We ARE the thing."

From The 98% by Alexa Morden

March 10, 2025 · 1h 33m · Season 5 · Episode 41

About this episode

Alexa and Katie reflect on their evolving perspectives in the creative industry after reuniting for the first time in six years.

A special moment that feels full circle, where everything is the same but different at the same time. For the first time in 6 years (!!) Alexa and Katie are in the same room recording an episode of The 98%. After years of remote recording and living in different countries, they're back in Katie's living room, trying to wrangle a cat, and talking honestly about #actorslife that is now more like #creativelife. Only this time, gone is the desperation and frustration, and in its place is acceptance of the reality of the game, and efforts to make their part in it as happy and fulfilled as possible. Redefining what success is, unlearning unhelpful industry bullsh*t, seeing the business for what it is, and finding joy in the process rather than the outcome. In this episode, Alexa and Katie reflect on how their perspectives have shifted over the years - from chasing external validation to embracing creative autonomy, from feeling stuck in an unfair system to actively working to change it. They discuss the evolution of The 98% into a platform not just for support and solidarity, but for advocacy and action, tackling industry malpractice and amplifying voices that need to be heard. Tune in…

People in this episode

Host: Alexa Morden

Guest: Katie

Topics covered

  • creative autonomy
  • industry advocacy
  • actor's life
  • success redefined
  • personal growth

Keywords

  • actors life
  • creative life
  • success
  • industry malpractice
  • joy in the process

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The 98%, actingwithalexa.com

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