What Happens When You Book a Dream Role with Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’s Lauren Adams

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’s, Lauren Adams, slid into the diner booth with me this week! We kicked it off reminiscing about New York diners now that we have both moved. We poked the bear of New York vs. LA culture, too. Then we dove in and I asked when did the theater and being an actress become the dream. We discussed the musical theater program at Elon University and diving into the Upright Citizens Brigade improv scene after moving to New York. Both of us got some deeply personal improv notes from Chris Gethard and we laughed about when notes expose personality traits and comfort zones you didn’t expect from a comedy class. Lauren disclosed that she is a fixer in social and family dynamics and working to let things be. She told me about making the choice to use her platform for social good (shout out to the LA Food Bank). We ranted about how it’s easier to talk about politics than it is to talk about humanity and why that’s frustrating. After she shared some great random facts about herself, I asked her about being on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, working with Tina Fey, and if she enjoyed the moment or if she wishes she did. Not to spoil it but that turned in to her discussing the highs and lows of chasing the dream of being an actor and why she loves playing the weird characters. 

About the Guest: 

Lauren is a dog lover and pizza eater who sometimes appears on your TV screen on shows like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Modern Family or the recent IFC film Greener Grass. She loves talking about grief and never forgets a meal- like seriously it’s scary how she remembers what you ate at dinner 4 years ago.

Connect with Lauren and learn more:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ImLaurenAdams

Follow the LA Food Bank too: @LAFoodBank

Donate: LAFoodBank.org

About the Host: 

Friends! Here's a somewhat stuffy bio of me:  

I am an author, professional speaker, coach, host, and entrepreneur. My first book, Leading Imperfectly: The value of being authentic for leaders, professionals, and human beings, is available wherever people buy books. I speak internationally to willing and unwilling attendees about authenticity, vulnerability, and leadership. My clients include American Express, General Electric (GE), Accenture, Yale University, The Ohio State University, and many others. As a speaker, I am doing the two things I loves the most: making people think and making people laugh! 

I host my own events multiple times a year. They are 2-day events called Living Imperfectly Live (and sometimes they are 1-day virtual events). They are a space where humans from every walk of life can come together to be part of a community on the pursuit of badassery. The goal is to help attendees start living the life we say we want to live.

Alas, you're here because of an idea I had a number of years ago and didn't think I was good enough to pull it off. I finally acted on it and alas Diner Talks with James was born! As you can see from what I do in my professional life, Diner Talks is alligned with everything I believe in and teach. If this wasn't dry enough, and you would like to know more info about my speaking, events, or coaching feel free to check out my website: JamesTRobo.com.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/JamesRobilottaCSP

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/JamesTRobo

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