Welcome to In Search of Excellence! You're listening to part two of my awesome conversation with Danielle Vasinova, an actor, producer, entrepreneur, avid equestrian, and drummer. If you haven't yet listened to part one yet, be sure to check it out first.Danielle is talking about the realities of pursuing a career in Hollywood, the life of aspiring actor and their struggles, her personal near-death experience, and the importance of preparation and creating your own destiny.Tune in for now to listen to this amazing and inspiring conversation!Time stamps:01:02 After The Young and the RestlessReality check and finding an agentWorked in the restaurant to pay billsBroke a foot and worked as an extra 04:20 A Pivotal moment in Danielle’s careerPassed an audition and went to film in South AfricaOne of the most magical, crazy experiences of her lifeAlso scary and lonelyAfter that had jobs on and off 08:54 Saying No to moviesSaid No to Danica Patrick’s movieRefused to play a jockeyAgreed to work on her other movieThe whole movie ended up falling apart 11:33 Three minutes of deathDanielle’s near-death experienceFelt like having a flueLater on, felt like she was going to dieWent to the hospitalLost her heartbeat for 3 minutesDoctors induced coma to avoid organ failureDischarged after a monthShe was one of the first COVID cases in the US 18:48 After the hospitalAlmost had to relearn everythingDidn’t know what she was going to do or how to make moneyGreater sense of purposeNot taking anything for granted 21:35 The life of an actorThe reality is different than what people thinkMany auditions to get 1 jobWorking many hoursHow are actors memorizing the text? 26:26 What are the elements of success?DisciplineDrivePunctualityConsistency 28:21 The importance of extreme preparationThe impact of luck on successYou need luck, but you also have to create itA letter to 300 CEOsIt’s not hard, you just got to be willing to do the work 35:25 Randall as a mentorRandall’s relationship with his guestMike Tyson and his Instagram postRandall’s love for mentoring and coaching 40:02 Goals in her career and lifeThe Improv Group - don't think, just jumpYou've got to create your own destinyA list of directors she would like to work withWould love to get marriedA show with Joe Russo 44:29 Fill in the blank to excellenceMy number one professional goalTo be in the Marvel UniverseMy number one personal goalTo get married and have a familyAnd moreSponsors:Sandee | Bliss: BeachesWant to Connect? Reach out to us online!Website | Instagram | LinkedIn