In this episode of the Acting Coach Network podcast, I chat with actor, educator, content creator, and twin mum Bethany Wilson (aka Bethany Unwin).

Bethany shares her journey from training in musical theatre at Bodywork Company to performing professionally, launching multiple I Am Pro theatre schools with her husband, and building her online community through The Performer Journals. We talk candidly about:

• the challenges (and wins) of hiring the right people and creating a “hell yes” team culture
• balancing business growth with the unpredictability of motherhood
• the realities of social media as a creative tool (and why it never feels “done”)
• how writing original ensemble-based shows keeps her creatively fulfilled
• why sometimes the best advice is simply to trust the process

This honest and energising conversation is full of wisdom for creatives juggling many roles, and a reminder that success doesn’t mean doing it all perfectly, but doing it in a way that feels right for you.

Key Takeaways

• Hiring lessons: why the right energy matters more than a perfect CV
• Team culture: appreciation, mentoring, and investing in people pays off
• Content creation: growth is messy, but showing up leads to big opportunities
• Creativity as leadership: from writing original theatre school shows to shaping student experiences
• Motherhood & artistry: finding balance, resetting, and giving yourself grace
• Advice for creatives: stop rushing “what’s next” — sometimes you just need to be where you are

🔗 Connect with Bethany

• Instagram: @theperformerjournals
• TikTok: @bethanyunwin
• Theatre schools: I Am Pro (Leicester, Nottingham & Derby branches)

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