The Secret to a Successful Life: Follow Your Passion — Anton always wanted to be an actor, but as a gay Armenian man, he didn't see representation on tv and in films, so it seemed almost impossible. Brianne and Anton dig into Hollywood's new focus on diversity and inclusion, following your dreams, and never giving up. This a great episode to lead you into the New Year's resolutions!_____If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction, depression, trauma, sexual abuse or feeling overwhelmed, we've compiled a list of resources at secretlifepodcast.com.______To share your secret and be a guest on the show, email secretlifepodcast@icloud.com_____SECRET LIFE’S TOPICS INCLUDE:addiction recovery, mental health, alcoholism, drug addiction, sex addiction, love addiction, OCD, ADHD, dyslexia, eating disorders, debt & money issues, anorexia, depression, shoplifting,  molestation, sexual assault, trauma, relationships, self-love, friendships, community, secrets, self-care, courage, freedom, and happiness._____This month's sponsor - OMGYes - Check out their site for more info: OMGYes_____Create and Host Your Podcast with the same host we use - RedCircle_____Get your copy of SECRET LIFE OF A HOLLYWOOD SEX & LOVE ADDICT -- Secret Life Novel or on Amazon______HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE SHOW?Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Follow, Rate & Review: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyFollow & Listen iHeart | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Amazon | PandoraSpread the word via social mediaInstagramTwitterFacebook#SecretLifePodcastDonate - You can also support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (make payment to secretlifepodcast@icloud.com) or at our WEBSITE.Connect with Brianne Davis-Gantt (@thebriannedavis)Official WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterConnect with Mark Gantt (@markgantt)Main WebsiteDirecting WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTRANSCRIPT:Anton 00:00:00 Most people do not know this about me. And there's a there's a reason for that. Because I think that we will keep secrets because, I don't know, we're embarrassed that there wasn't a resolution or because we find something else that we're passionate about. There's so many different things. You know what I mean? Like, it's it's so funny. M.Brianne Davis  00:00:30 Welcome to the Secret Life Podcast. Tell me your secret, I'll tell you mine. Sometimes you have to go through the darkness to reach the light. That's what I did. After twelve years of recovery in sex and love addiction, I finally found my soulmate myself. Please join me in my novel, secret Life of a Hollywood sex and love Addict. A four time bestseller on Amazon. It's a brutal, honest, raw, gnarly ride, but hilarious at the same time. Check it out now on Amazon. Welcome to Secret Life Podcast. I'm Bryanne Davis Gantt. Today, I'm pulling back the curtains of all kinds of human secrets. We'll hear about what people are hiding from themselves or others. You know, those deep, dark secrets we probably want to go to our grave with, or those lighter, funnier secrets that are just plain embarrassing, really. The how, what, when, where, and m why of it all. Today, my guest is the amazing Anton. Now, Anton, I have a question for you. Yes, dun dun dun. What is your secret?Anton 00:01:45 Okay, so, my secret you're going to trip on this.Brianne Davis  00:01:49 Oh, my God, I can't wait. I'm, like, grinning.Anton 00:01:53 Um, that I wanted to be an actor.Brianne Davis  00:01:56 What?Anton 00:01:57 I know.Brianne Davis  00:01:58 Wow, that was really loud. Sorry, people. What?Anton 00:02:01 I know, it's crazy, right? And we wait a second.Brianne Davis  00:02:05 We've worke together.Anton 00:02:06 I've done your makeup, like, a ton. I'm a makeup artist, uh, to everyone out there.Brianne Davis  00:02:11 Everyone. If you need the most amazing eyes, like, eye makeup done, he is the person. But you've never told me. I mean, we've talked about everything.Anton 00:02:21 Yeah, and it's interesting because it's something that I don't most people, maybe