After 32 years at Procter & Gamble, Christopher Gaunt walked away from a successful corporate career to pursue an entirely different path: film and television.

In this episode of Next Act with Jeff Ornstein, Chris shares what gave him the confidence to make that leap and how the lessons he learned in business prepared him for the uncertainty, rejection, and persistence required in entertainment.

Chris and Jeff discuss why actors can't take rejection personally, the importance of embracing your casting type, and why professionalism and preparation can matter just as much as talent. Chris also explains why he approaches acting, producing, directing, and writing not only as creative pursuits, but as businesses where an entire team depends on everyone doing their job well.
They also explore Chris's growing ambitions as a filmmaker, his desire to work across acting, directing, producing, and writing through Chazy Lake Productions, and the persistence required to bring independent films to life.

Chris leaves listeners with a message for anyone considering their own next act: challenge yourself, do what you think you can't do, and never give up.