Crystal is a badass military veteran. She served her country for two decades. But then retirement came along, and she had to decide what to do next. Was she going to utilize her previous training in the military to do civilian work?    Nope.  She reconnected with her childhood dreams of becoming a voice actress instead.  Follow her journey on Instagram @crystaljproductions and YouTube  @Crystal J. Productions Inc.     Ash T interviews V.O. actress Crystal Lee --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dropouts-channel/support

Sarah Halstead lived a life of opulence in the champagne business.  She had all the material things she could ever want. But something just didn't feel right. She wasn't connected to her true passions in the entertainment business. One sunny day in Florida, she packed her bags and moved to LA to recapture her dream of becoming a comedian and actress.   Sarah's comedy special RVs and Cats is available on Amazon Prime and she also has a  podcast called "Drinking During Business Hours".    Follow her journey on Instagram @sarahhalstead   Ash T interviews Sarah Halstead. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dropouts-channel/support

A.J. Ramson talks to Ash T about his days in the investment banking world and transitioning into a career filled with comedy and TV writing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dropouts-channel/support

Emily Pokora took the long road of becoming a trial attorney before making the switch to pursue her passion for acting professionally.    She's now in LA living her dream life as an actress and executive producer.   Emily Pokora is represented by Established Artists. Follow her on Instagram at @emilypokora.    And you can follow me, Ash T, on IG too, @big_ash_t   I interview Emily, and we talk about the trials and tribulations of leaving a six-figure salary to pursue an acting career.. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dropouts-channel/support

Johnny Rey Diaz tried a lot of different things in his life--real estate, banking, journalism, and more. He was doing well financially, and then he decided to chuck it all and move to Los Angeles to get into the entertainment business.   A decade later, he's been on some of the biggest shows on television including Pam and Tommy and Grey's Anatomy.  Johnny is currently a series regular on the TV show Primo, which will be out in 2023.  Follow him on Instagram at @johnnyreydiaz.  And you can follow me Ash T on IG too, @big_ash_t I interview Johnny, and we talk about struggles, motivation, and dedication. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dropouts-channel/support

Ash T, a former doctor turned actor, interviews fellow dropouts--those who followed their hearts and left a 9-5 job to pursue a creative career. In this episode, Aaron Arnold, a co-founder of the Alt Coin Daily Channel, interviews Ash T's transformation from doctor to actor. On Instagram, follow Aaron Arnold as @aarontarnold and Ash T as @big_ash_t Also, find us on Youtube as The Dropouts Channel. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dropouts-channel/support