With stories about manifesting her dream career, finding family on set, and navigating the ups and downs of showbiz, Sara opens up in a way that’s both inspiring and laugh-out-loud funny. Whether discussing her early love for theater, her time in the trenches with indie productions, or her powerful connection to characters and castmates, Sara’s spirit shines.

Episode Highlights:

• Sara’s imaginative childhood and how pretending at baseball games foreshadowed her acting career
• Transitioning from indie films and $25-a-day gigs to a major role on Resident Alien
• How rejection, resilience, and resourcefulness fueled her long game in the industry
• Deep bonds with castmates, including best friend Meredith Garretson and Aunt Linda Hamilton
• The unexpected emotional depth of Resident Alien and how sci-fi delivers human stories

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