410 - Dominic Hoffman - A Guide to Artistic Survival, Keys to Developing Discipline as a Creative, and An Actor's Perspective on Hollywood's Hidden Challenges

This episode is brought to you by Factor Meals . Eating well has never been this easy: just heat up and enjoy, giving you more time to do what you want. Get started at https://factormeals.com/makeit50off and use code MAKEIT50OFF to get 50% off plus FREE shipping on your first box. Enjoy! Hello, Hello! In this episode, we welcome multi-talented artist Dominic Hoffman , who shares his remarkable journey through acting, writing, directing, and audiobook narration. Hoffman opens up about his experiences in the entertainment industry, from his early days on "Different World" to his recent projects and upcoming book "Late Rehearsals". The conversation spans topics ranging from code-switching and artistic discipline to the nuances of success in creative fields. We also talk about: • The challenges of being an actor and maintaining artistic integrity • Navigating racial dynamics in the entertainment industry • The importance of discipline and continuous improvement in one's craft • Personal experiences with code-switching and cultural identity • The evolving landscape of storytelling across different mediums Products, software, websites, people, or places mentioned: Factor Meals Cotton Bureau The MAKE IT Podcast Bookstore MAKE IT Link-In-Bio @ Beacons.ai Dominic Hoffman Chris Barkley Nicholas Buggs Anthony Mackey Denzel Washington Kobe Bryant Luther Vandross David Mamet Shia LaBeouf James McBride Tyler Perry Joe Morton Val Kilmer Clint Eastwood John Wayne Ralph Ellison Simon Vance A Different World Hangin' with Mr. Cooper Jamie Foxx Show Black Panther Crash Tombstone Unforgiven Gone with the Wind The Wizard of Oz Late Rehearsals (Dominic Hoffman's book) James (by Percival Everett) Dante's Inferno Audible Awards Audio File Earphone Awards Venice, California UC Santa Cruz We are humbled to have a community of creatives who care deeply about our work. And your support makes our work possible. Every subscriber, rating, and review matters. So, if you like what we're doing, please consider subscribing, rating, or giving us a review. Cheers, and best of luck on your filmmaking journey. #MAKEIT All Links: https://beacons.ai/themakeitpodcast Subscribe to our newsletter at www.bonsai.film/subscribe Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-make-it-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy