Sammy Peralta decided to venture into acting, driven by his photographic memory and love for well-crafted stories. He recounted an early experience where he mistakenly sat with union actors on set, eventually using that mistake to his advantage. Through perseverance and a strategic approach, Sammy became a union actor within three months, a remarkable feat given the usual lengthy process.

Sammy’s method of connecting with industry veterans is noteworthy. Instead of fanboying, he approached actors like Glenn Close and Richard Gere with genuine conversations about their work, demonstrating his knowledge and respect for their craft. This approach helped him build meaningful Relationships and establish himself in the industry.

Sammy revealed that in recent years he’s seen the onslaught of AI present challenges to the acting profession. AI replacing casts and crews could eliminate thousands of jobs. This paradigm shift affects actors, writers, special effects artists, and other behind-the-scenes professionals. He stressed the need for the industry to adapt thoughtfully to these changes to protect livelihoods and this sentiment drives his advocacy for regulating AI in creative industries.

This week, you’ll learn how failure is a gift that teaches us what not to do, the challenges AI is presenting to the acting profession and how to coexist with AI in creative professions.

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>> “Holding on” featuring our very own Motivational Monday’s host, Corey Andrew Powell! (https://open.spotify.com/track/19PL2qGqvwjCmAZmU2HAfH?si=f6d040b2694c4d8a)

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Corey Andrew Powell Cultural Commentator / Content Producer

Hey there! My name is Corey Andrew Powell. I'm a creative chameleon with a knack for donning multiple hats. From crafting compelling copy and producing engaging content to rocking the mic as a podcast host and weaving musical magic, I've got a diverse skill set that keeps things interesting.

My journey kicked off in 2011 at The Vitamin Shoppe, where I started as a copywriter and quickly found myself caught up in the whirlwind of rebranding campaigns, product development, and retail store expansions. Two years of hard work later, I proudly stepped into the role of Manager of Marketing Copy, steering the ship through the exciting waters of marketing creativity.

After three years of freelancing, in 2019 I joined the incredible team at the National Society of Leadership & Success ( NSLS), stepping into the role of Content Manager and Content Producer for the nation's largest leadership honor society, with over 1.3 million inspiring members.

In 2021 I became the proud host of the NSLS's beloved podcast, 'Motivational Mondays'! How cool is that? In my debut episode, I had the absolute honor of chatting with Tokyo Olympics silver-medalist Raven 'The Hulk' Saunders. We dove deep into the world of professional sports and had a heart-to-heart about the importance of mental health. Our audience has grown exponentially to over 250,000 listeners and subscribers.

My creative life has been an incredible journey thus far, and I’m always intrigued by what the future holds.