Acting On It with Gabby Ostuni

What if trying to be liked by everyone is costing you your confidence, your boundaries, and your sense of self? In this solo episode of Acting On It, i explore why rejection can feel so personal, how the need for approval quietly shapes the way we speak and behave, and what happens when we stop editing ourselves to keep other people comfortable. From everyday relationships to navigating rejection...

What does it look like to take your dream seriously enough to make a plan for it? In this episode of Acting On It , I sit down with María Fontanals, an award-winning actress and my former acting teacher at HB Studio. We talk about how she went from working in corporate finance in Barcelona to building an acting career in New York City, and why making that change responsibly and intentionally matte...

In this solo episode, I’m getting personal about my relationship with ambition, success, and the constant feeling of needing to accomplish more. As an actor, I’ve realized how much of my sense of accomplishment I’ve attached to reaching certain career milestones. And while I genuinely love my life and everything I’m building, there’s still that little voice reminding me that I haven’t quite made i...

Actress, model, coach, and pageant queen Adrianna David is proof that you don’t have to choose just one path. In this episode of Acting On It , we talk about pursuing multiple passions and the discipline, commitment, and positive mindset she brings to everything she does. What makes her journey even more special is her desire to help other actors. Through her coaching and an Instagram series shari...

What if the dreams you've been chasing aren't actually as big as the ones you truly want? In this week's solo episode of Acting On It , I'm reflecting on something I've recently realized about myself: sometimes we convince ourselves we're being realistic when we're actually just protecting ourselves from disappointment. I talk about how my dreams in acting and podcastin...

What happens when you focus on the work in front of you instead of constantly chasing what comes next? In this episode of Acting On It , I sit down with my first acting teacher, Keith Flippen—the person who helped me realize that acting could be a real career and that I was capable of pursuing it. Together, we explore his journey into acting, his experiences working in television, and the path tha...

Welcome back to Acting On It — Season 2 is here. After taking the summer off, I’m coming back with a different perspective on what it means to pursue a creative career at your own pace. In this episode, I’m talking honestly about the guilt of feeling like you’re not doing enough, comparing your timeline to everyone else’s, and the fear that slowing down somehow means you’re falling behind. I’m als...

Before taking a short break for the summer, I'm reflecting on everything this season of Acting On It has meant to me. Through conversations with actors, artists, and creatives, I've been reminded that none of us are alone in our fears, doubts, setbacks, or dreams. This episode is a thank-you to every guest who showed up authentically, every listener who joined the conversation, and the community w...

In this episode, Betty and I talk about the powerful feeling of just knowing—knowing who you are, what you’re meant to do, and where life is pulling you before it arrives. Betty shares how she always knew she would move to New York and how that certainty stayed with her through every chapter of the journey. We also talk about the internal challenges that come with pursuing that path—anxiety, self-...

In this solo episode of Acting On It, I talk honestly about one of the hardest parts of pursuing acting: the long stretches in between opportunities. The quiet seasons. The survival jobs. The feeling of watching everyone else move forward while you feel completely stuck. I open up about burnout, losing motivation, feeling disconnected from acting, and the guilt that comes from thinking you should...

In this episode of Acting On It, I sit down with actor and performer Justin Wooster for a conversation that goes far beyond just acting. We talk a lot about life circumstances that force you to grow up quickly, take on responsibility early, and figure things out as you go. Justin opens up about how theater became more than just performing — it became a way to understand real-life emotions, relatio...

What if the thing holding you back… isn’t real? In this episode, I talk about the fear of being judged — and how it can quietly stop us from going after what we actually want. The opinions, the imagined criticism, the pressure to be seen a certain way. But the real question is: what happens if you let that fear win? What if 10 or 20 years pass, and you realize no one was paying as much attention a...

In this episode of Acting On It , I sit down with Theo Hamm to talk about navigating the film industry in New York, building a career on your own terms, and finding confidence in your own work. We talk about the pressure of carving out your own identity, the importance of trusting your value as an artist, and how community, connection, and love for the craft can keep you grounded in such a competi...

What happens when you take validation out of the equation? In this episode, I get honest about how much “applause” can influence the choices we make—and how easy it is to lose sight of what actually matters. I also talk about something we don’t normalize enough: pausing. Stepping back, not because you’re failing—but because you want to make sure you’re still aligned with your reasons. Because the...

What if the one place you felt safest was under the spotlight? In this inspiring episode of Acting On It , I sit down with fellow actor EB to explore how the stage became her sanctuary. With unwavering confidence and a deep sense of purpose, EB shares how she has always known she was meant to perform—feeling most at home the moment she steps into the light. Growing up in a challenging environment,...

In this episode, I talk about something that’s been really frustrating in my acting journey—getting completely different advice from everyone. Casting directors, acting teachers, working actors, agents… all telling you different things about what you “should” be doing. Take classes. Don’t take classes. Get an agent now. Wait until you’re ready. Focus on training. Just start auditioning. At some po...

In this episode, I sit down with Mike Robinson to talk about what it really means to go all in. Mike grew up with a strong sense of discipline — something that was instilled in him early through his parents and sports. That mindset followed him into every area of his life: whatever he does, he does it at 100%. But for a long time, that drive was pointed toward a path that wasn’t fully his. He purs...

In this episode, we dive into why choosing a creative life is never easy—and why we keep choosing it anyway. From the doubts and struggles to the moments that make it all worth it, this episode is about owning your path, embracing the uncertainty, and remembering why you fell in love with your craft in the first place. A reminder that the challenges are real, but so is the joy of doing what you ca...

In this episode, I’m joined by Claudia Conte, an actor from Mexico now pursuing her career in New York. We talk about the reality of casting stereotypes, navigating identity in an industry that often tries to put you in a box, and what it feels like to find your place when you don’t always fit the expected mold. Claudia also shares her journey from Mexico to New York, her experience working in bot...

Most of the things we don’t go after in life aren’t necessarily things we can’t do — they’re things we’ve decided aren’t possible for us. In this solo episode, I reflect on the strange loop between belief and action, and how pursuing acting forced me to question the limits I had placed on myself. I talk about the idea that belief often has to come before proof, the role of neuroplasticity in shapi...

Devyn Pedell's acting journey began at a place most performers spend years trying to reach — Broadway. As a child, she experienced early success at the highest level. But as any actor knows, a career isn’t defined by one moment — it’s defined by what comes after. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to sustain an acting career long-term. The unpredictable nature of the industry. The...

In this solo episode, I’m talking about comparison — the kind that creeps in when you’re scrolling, auditioning, building something, or just trying to move forward. Why does everyone else seem ahead? Why does their timeline look better? Why does their confidence look effortless? I share how comparison has shown up in my acting career, how it’s affected my confidence, and the subtle ways it stops u...

Meg Siepak carries a confidence that feels natural, grounded, and unapologetic. But it didn’t appear out of nowhere. In this episode, we explore where that presence comes from — the upbringing, mindset, and environments that helped her feel secure enough to fully inhabit herself on stage. We dive into embodiment in acting, feeling safe in your own skin, and what it really takes to show up without...

“I’m not good enough” is a thought so many of us carry, even when we don’t realize it. In this episode, I talk about where that belief comes from, how it shaped my relationship with my body, and how it showed up in my acting journey. From staying under the radar and learning how to be “acceptable,” to realizing I couldn’t go after what I wanted without confronting how I felt about myself. This isn...

What happens when you feel the pull toward your dream — but acting on it means letting go of the version of yourself you’ve outgrown? In this episode of Acting On It , I sit down with Cecilia Wisky to talk about her journey from Argentina to New York, the moments of doubt before choosing acting fully, and the courage it takes to begin again in a new place. We talk about: Knowing when a dream is as...