Don't Be So Dramatic

This is the final episode of the Don't Be So Dramatic podcast. In this episode Rachel recaps some of her biggest takeaways from interviewing countless successful creatives in the entertainment industry.  Thank you so much to all our listeners and supporters, thank you to DM Podcasts for housing the podcast under their network, thank you to my friends and family who have cheered me on every st...

Lin Yin is an actress born and raised in Melbourne whose work in film, television, and theatre has taken her across the globe—from the US and Australia to Asia and the Middle East.   Since touring Australia in the principal cast of Sydney Theatre Company’s critically acclaimed  White Pearl , Lin can be seen in hit Australian TV & web series  Flunk, Utopia Season 5 ,...

Josh Lacy is an AACTA nominated Australian actor, writer and director who found success starring as Nathan in the hit television series 'Troppo'. He has since appeared in 'Last King Of The Cross' and has gain worldwide recognition for his debut short film ‘Before We Sleep’ which gained him a 2025 AACTA nomination and will have its worldwide premiere this June at St Kilda Fest.  In...

Shamita Siva is an actor, dancer and filmmaker based in Melbourne, Australia. Shamita recently starred as the straight laced, ex-marine Sarika Ray in the US TV series 'Good Cop/Bad Cop'. Their short film 'Twin Flame' blends authentic South Asian storytelling with a modern take on ancient archetypes and has earned international acclaim on the festival circuit. Shamita is also a part of the producti...

Anne Alexander-Sieder is an American actress, coach and podcaster based in Germany. Anne is the founder of Act Bold, a community for actors to find resources, workshops and events designed to help them get in control of their career. Act Bold is also the name of Anne’s podcast where she discusses topics and interviews industry professionals on their advice for people in the entertainment ind...

Sara Khan is a screen writer and proud Wailwan, Gomeroi, Pakistani woman with a strong background in story telling within a range of industries. Sara is currently developing her debut original series for television, supported by Screen Australia.   For television, Sara wrote her first one hour of drama for PAPER DOLLS with Paramount+ (season 1, episode 6). Sara has also written an hour o...

Tim Ross is an Australian actor whose career spans almost 20 years. Tim was born and raised in Adelaide, South Australia. Shortly after graduating from high school, Tim accepted a coveted position at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), relocating to Melbourne and becoming a recipient of the school’s prestigious scholarship for demonstration of outstanding commitment to the course and graduati...

Danielle Walker is a Comedian, Writer and Actor who grew up in Bluewater outside of Townsville in Queensland. Danielle was the winner of RAW Comedy in 2016, was nominated for Most Outstanding show at Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2022 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and was the winner of Taskmaster Australia season 1 2023.  Danielle's most recently starred in the ABC series 'G...

She's back!! This week's episode is a return guest and one of my favourite people, Emily Joy. Emily is an actor and acting coach/owner of Joy Studio - a boutique acting coaching service. Emily's acting credits include the series regular role in Nine's Human Error, Fisk season 2 and 3, as well as Metro Sexual and Neighbours. Emily has also appeared on stage in the debut season of 'Trophy Boys' and...

In this episode Rachel unpacks the all too familiar belief that there's not a lot of opportunities in the entertainment industry. Although there may have been some experiences that led you to believe this, the reality is it ain't helping you as an actor to continue believing it's true 100% of the time. What you believe you perceive.  Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast: Podcast instagram: @dbsdpodcast Ra...

Happy New Year! It's 2024 so I wanted to wrap up 2023 with a short rambles episode. In this episode I talk about what has been going on for me in my break from recording the podcast, what it's like to take a break when you're at the peak of success in your creative endeavour, and my thoughts on creative identity.  Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast: Podcast instagram: @dbsdpodcast Rachel's instagram: @r...

Nikki Barrett is a casting director based in Sydney, Australia. Nikki's casting credits include projects such as 'Australia', 'The Babadook', 'The Water Diviner', 'Mad Max: Fury Road', 'Peter Rabbit' and 'The Invisible Man'. Most recently, Nikki won a BAFTA for her work on Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis'.  Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast: Podcast instagram: @dbsdpodcast Rachel's instagram: @rachel.lauren.bake...

This week's episode is a short rambles where Rachel talks about hustle culture and why she doesn't find it helpful for her career or life anymore.  Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast: Podcast instagram: @dbsdpodcast Rachel's instagram: @rachel.lauren.baker Email: info@asmanagement.com.au Produced by: Rachel Baker, Alyssa Stevenson Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts) Audio Editor: Echidna Audio https...

   Esmé Louise James is a writer and researcher based in Melbourne, Australia. She is a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne in the School of Culture and Communication.     In 2020, Esmé was listed in the Top 30 Emerging Writers by SBS Australia. Esmé’s creative works have twice been nominated for a Fitzpatrick Award and she was a finalist for the Melbourne Arts Student’s Society’s ‘Creati...

Lauren’s film story started with a specialist study in film at California State University Long Beach. She backed that up with a Bachelor of Film and Television from Swinburne University and a MBA from the Australian Institute of Business.   Her work in the industry has been varied and rewarding, working with  FilmInk Movie Magazine, Event Cinemas on George Street and, as an accomplished Service P...

   Jordan Rodrigues is a Malaysian/Australian actor best known for the Golden Globe winning film, 'Lady Bird' and Aussie TV series, 'Dance Academy'.      His latest work can be seen in the Disney+ series 'National Treasure: Edge of History'. He has also recently starred as a lead in the Hulu television series 'Light as a Feather' and prior to that he starred in Jerry Bruckheimer's Peacock televisi...

On this week's episode of the podcast, Rachel delves into limiting beliefs. She talks about what they are, her experiences with working on her own and why you should clear them for the sake of your career.  Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast: Podcast instagram: @dbsdpodcast Rachel's instagram: @rachel.lauren.baker Email: info@asmanagement.com.au Produced by: Rachel Baker, Alyssa Stevenson Network: Diama...

  Tristan Barr was the first writer/director down under to shoot a full-length feature film in one single take, across the span of 9 different locations and a running time of 82 minutes, ‘Watch the Sunset’, which won Cinema Australia's "Top five films of the year" and was acquired as a STAN Original after a successful cinema season. Recently, Tristan was the lead producer of the neo-western thrill...

Anita Anabel is an entertainment editor and journalist, podcaster, voice over artist, MC and presenter. And on top of all of that she's also a psychic medium. Anita recently stepped into the role as head of entertainment at Mediaweek. She was the entertainment editor for POPSUGAR Australia and Val Morgan Digital's The Latch. She has also worked for brands such as Now to Love, Yahoo Lifestyle and K...

Ben O'Toole is an Australian actor. He is known for his role as Rex Coen in film 'Bloody Hell', his roles in several Australian TV-Series such as 'Love Child', 'Amazing Grace', ABC's 'Barons' as well as for his supporting roles in movies such as Hacksaw Ridge (2016) and 12 Strong (2018). Ben has just finished filming 'Boy Swallows Universe' as well as the Stan Original series, 'C*A*U*G*H*T'.  Ben'...

This week's episode is the final for 2022! A short rambles where Rachel talks about the secret to doing your best work as a creative that the industry can't teach you. Thank you for listening this year and I hope you're excited for 2023! Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast: Podcast instagram: @dbsdpodcast Rachel's instagram: @rachel.lauren.baker Email: info@asmanagement.com.au Produced by: Alyssa Stevens...

Anthony Meindl is an award-winning director, writer, actor, acting coach, entrepreneur, author and inspirational speaker. As an acting teacher, he’s known for revolutionising a more modern understanding of acting training. He founded Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop in 1997 and now has the largest scene study studio in Los Angeles and locations in 10 other cities around the world: New York, London,...

Emily De Margheriti is an Australian actress and a co-founder of her production company Dems Entertainment. Emily most recently starred in the horror feature 'Sissy' which has received 3 AACTA nominations and has been highly successful on the international film festival circuit. Emily is a WAAPA graduate and has been featured in numerous projects including 'I Hate Kids' opposite Tom Everett Scott...

Grant Dodwell has more than 40 years' experience in the entertainment industry in theatre, television and film appearing in many of Australia's best known stage shows and television series. He is best known for his three time Logie award-winning role playing Dr. Simon Bowen in A Country Practice. Grant is also the co-founder of Australian Theatre Live, a not-for-profit organisation that records an...

Andrea Osvárt is a Hungarian international multi-award-winning actress with over 50 acting credits starring opposite movie stars like Robert Redford, Clive Owen, Bruno Ganz, J.K. Simmons, Mattias Schweighöfer, and Heino Ferch. She has also produced feature films sold to Netflix and HBO. Andrea has recently become a coach to help other actors transform their thinking and their habits in order to ac...