Ep. 175: From Arkansas to Hollywood: Nate Mays on Chasing Stardom, Finding Family, and Owning Your “Weird”

Show Notes

• Nate Mays’ journey from small-town Arkansas to Los Angeles
• The reality of breaking into acting: auditions, callbacks, and bookings
• Why community matters in a fast-paced industry like Hollywood
• Acting vs. producing vs. writing—wearing multiple creative hats
• The “weird actor life” and why embracing it is key
• Nate’s dream roles and inspirations (including Meryl Streep & John Bernthal)
• The truth about independent film vs. big-budget productions
• Discovering his biological father through sperm donation
• Having 25+ siblings across the country—and what that’s like
• The emotional impact of finding identity through family and art
• Nate’s passion for murals and visual storytelling
• Why empathy is one of the greatest gifts acting can give

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