Caroline Helander, an actor born and raised in Texas, fell in love with performing at the age of ten and never looked back. She attended The University of Texas in Austin where she received a BA in Theatre & Dance with a focus in Acting. Caroline is a mother of three, wife, and just your everyday gal. She can be found juggling the life of a creative career and the beautiful yet messy rollercoaster of motherhood. She can be found on social media empowering other moms to follow their hearts in this crazy but incredible journey of being an actor. She resides in Houston with her husband and three kids.


Caroline introduces herself as a mom of three kids - a 15-year-old daughter, a 12-year-old son, and an 8-year-old daughter. She discusses the dynamics of having a spread of ages and how it keeps things lively at home.


Pursuing acting as a passion and career @ 4:00

Caroline shares how she discovered her love for acting from a young age, starting in theater and student films in college. She describes the winding path of pursuing acting, including moving to New York after college, working at the David Letterman show, and eventually returning to Texas to teach theater. She discusses the mindset shift of embracing acting as a lifelong journey rather than a linear path.


Balancing motherhood and acting @ 7:57

Caroline talks about the decision to step back from teaching and focus more on acting after having her third child. She describes the challenges of juggling auditions, self-tapes, and childcare, as well as the support of her husband. She emphasizes the importance of being upfront with agents about her responsibilities as a mom.


Maintaining creativity and self-care @ 18:58

Caroline discusses strategies for staying creatively motivated as a mom, including taking breaks from social media and acting work, and making time for self-care activities like exercise. She shares how she has learned to be more present with her kids rather than constantly worrying about her career.


The role of family and community @ 1:03:26

Caroline cites having her parents and sister nearby as a key lifesaver, providing support with childcare and allowing her to pursue her acting goals. She emphasizes the importance of building a supportive community, both within the acting world and with fellow moms.


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