I Do It Because I Love It

🎙 Episode Title“I Do It Because I Love It”🧵 Episode SummaryActor, writer, producer, and mom of four Lauren Cox joins me for a conversation about navigating creative ambition, motherhood, and faith. From her early days in theater to on-set experiences while working on House of Cards, Lauren shares how she’s learned to balance her passion for storytelling with the realities of family life and the unpredictability of the entertainment industry. Whether you’re an aspiring actor or a creative juggling multiple roles, this episode offers insight, encouragement, and some awkward audition stories.⏱ Timestamps are approximate00:00 – 05:00 — Life as an NFL player’s wife05:00 – 15:00 — Getting started in theater and transitioning to film15:00 – 25:00 — Auditions, representation, and finding her voice25:00 – 35:00 — Producing short films and learning on the fly35:00 – 45:00 — Balancing motherhood and creative ambition45:00 – 55:00 — Regret, resilience, and redefining success55:00 – End — Writing for joy, staying humble, and trusting the process🔑 Key Takeaways“Just do it because you love it.” Lauren’s mantra for staying grounded in a competitive industry.Faith and conviction play a central role in how she selects roles and writes stories.Motherhood reshaped her priorities, but not her passion.Audition nightmares can teach humility, resilience, and the power of preparation.🔗 Resources & MentionsLauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenbellcoxWatch Lauren in my short film The Milky Way – https://clinttill.net/themilkywayfilmConnect with me at https://linktree.com/clinttillMTC (Formerly Actors, Models & Talent for Christ; Now Shine Talent Success) https://www.shine.us/Traveling Soldier (short film by Lauren Cox) https://youtu.be/-HquPPjfkKc?feature=sharedBryan Cranston’s A Life in Parts (book)📣 Calls to Action🎧 Listen and subscribe to the podcast⭐️ Leave a review if you enjoyed the episode💬 Share this episode📩 Join the newsletter for behind-the-scenes extras and upcoming guests (https://clinttill.substack.com) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clinttill.substack.com/subscribe