In this conversation, Harrison Browne shares his unique journey from hockey player to pursuing a career in acting. He discusses the challenges of changing careers, the importance of visibility for the trans community, and the lessons learned from sports that have influenced his approach to acting and storytelling. Harrison emphasizes the need for authentic representation in media and offers advice for aspiring actors, encouraging them to embrace their curiosity and take small steps towards their goals. Takeaways<ul><li>The importance of visibility for trans individuals in media.</li><li>It's okay to turn down roles that did not contribute to authentic representation.</li><li>Storytelling can create empathy and understanding for marginalized communities.</li><li>Explore your curiosity and take small steps towards their goals.</li><li>Everyone has a story to tell, regardless of their background.</li></ul> <a href="https://typebooks.ca/products/9780807045343?_pos=1&amp;_sid=369c32791&amp;_ss=r" target="_blank">BUY HARRISON'S BOOK HERE!</a><hr /> Hosted on Acast. See <a target="_blank" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

"Through acting, really interrogating why I'm doing things, what was my motive behind it, getting underneath characters has helped me feel grounded in myself and also helped me understand humanity in a new way. "

EP 180: Harrison Browne: Hockey Player Turned Actor/Filmmaker/Author