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Commercial Actress, Career Coach and Co-Owner of The Work BFF - Meg Braxton

Commercial Actress, Career Coach and Co-Owner of The Work BFF - Meg Braxton

Update: 2024-10-10
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Meg Braxton co-owner of The Work BFF




Meg's background and career journey @ 0:00


Meg grew up in a small town in Connecticut, where she was a competitive dancer as a child. She later pursued a liberal arts degree and worked in the White House during the Obama administration, which sparked her interest in recruiting and sales. In 2018, Meg made the decision to leave her corporate job and pursue acting, focusing on commercials. This was a major transition, but within four months she booked her first commercial and has been working in the entertainment industry while maintaining a flexible recruiting job.




Meeting and marrying her husband @ 12:58


Meg met her husband, who is also an actor, at an acting workshop in New York City in 2019. They quickly fell in love and got engaged in 2020, though their wedding was delayed due to COVID-19. In 2020, they decided to move to Los Angeles together to pursue their acting careers.




Becoming parents and navigating postpartum @ 21:03


Meg and her husband had their first child, a son named Teddy, in June 2021. Meg struggled with postpartum depression and anxiety, which was exacerbated by the sudden loss of her cousin to suicide a few months after Teddy's birth. This was a very difficult time, but Meg made the decision to prioritize her mental health, taking time off work and seeking support. She has continued to manage her mental health while balancing work, acting, and motherhood.




Reflections on body image and self-acceptance @ 29:09


Meg has had a complex relationship with her body image, including past struggles with disordered eating. During her pregnancy, she embraced the changes to her body, but the postpartum period has presented new challenges. Meg has worked to be more accepting and compassionate with herself, focusing on how she feels rather than just physical appearance.




Childcare and work-life balance @ 40:00


Meg and her husband initially cared for Teddy at home full-time, but recently enrolled him in part-time daycare to provide more support and flexibility. This was a challenging decision, but has allowed them both to have dedicated time for work, creative pursuits, and self-care. Meg has been very intentional about advocating for her needs and setting boundaries to maintain a healthy work-life balance.




Recap and key takeaways @ 1:04:58


Meg and Emily conclude the conversation by discussing the importance of self-care, with Meg highlighting the value of daily walks as a "lifesaver" for her mental health. They reflect on the shared experiences and challenges of motherhood, and Meg expresses her appreciation for the Mommywood Podcast as a platform for open conversations.




HIGHLIGHT


- Meg recounts moving across the country with her husband during COVID. - WATCH (40 secs): https://fathom.video/share/wf_6QdYLGdxWBnriquoMCXx-JwdAFPaS?timestamp=878.851495


- Meg explains she was rushed and wants to part ways from collaborating. - WATCH (30 secs): https://fathom.video/share/wf_6QdYLGdxWBnriquoMCXx-JwdAFPaS?timestamp=1083.362574


- Meg discusses her excitement and struggles with body image during pregnancy. - WATCH (2 mins): https://fathom.video/share/wf_6QdYLGdxWBnriquoMCXx-JwdAFPaS?timestamp=1761.597491


- Meg explains setting boundaries at work as she's gotten older. - WATCH (1 min): https://fathom.video/share/wf_6QdYLGdxWBnriquoMCXx-JwdAFPaS?timestamp=2733.097386



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Commercial Actress, Career Coach and Co-Owner of The Work BFF - Meg Braxton

Commercial Actress, Career Coach and Co-Owner of The Work BFF - Meg Braxton

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