Ep. 61-Reigniting a Buried Dream of Musical Theater at 46 with Anna Buenaseda

More Than Your Age

Anna Buenaseda shares her journey of pursuing her passion for musical theater after years of putting it aside due to cultural and financial barriers. She discusses how her love for music and singing developed from a young age and how she was inspired by the musical Miss Saigon. Anna explains the cultural pressure she faced to pursue a stable career and the decision to pursue healthcare instead. She reflects on her career in healthcare and the fulfillment she found in serving others. After a pivotal moment at a concert, Anna decides to reignite her passion for musical theater and pursue it once again. Anna shares her journey of discovering her hidden talent for singing and pursuing a career in musical theater at an older age. With the support of her family and the belief in herself, she overcame judgment and fear to follow her passion. Anna emphasizes that there is no expiration date on dreams and encourages others to pursue their goals regardless of age or life circumstances. Takeaways -Cultural and financial barriers can often prevent individuals from pursuing their passions. -Family obligations and societal expectations can influence career choices. -A career in healthcare can provide stability and fulfillment through serving others. -It's never too late to reignite a passion and pursue your dreams. Age should not limit one's pursuit of dreams and goals. -Family support and belief in oneself are crucial for success. -Authenticity and overcoming judgment and fear are key to personal growth. -Every experience and setback prepares us for the next chapter in our lives. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:01 Passion for Musical Theater 04:24 Pursuing Healthcare 07:03 Balancing Family Obligations 10:00 Career in Healthcare 13:17 Decision to Pursue Healthcare 21:31 Epiphany to Pursue Musical Theater 25:19 Reigniting the Passion 27:40 Performing at a Concert 28:31 Discovering a Hidden Talent 29:05 Meeting the Talent Agent 30:13 Family Support 31:27 Finding Authenticity 33:17 Overcoming Judgment and Fear 34:45 No Expiry Date on Dreams 39:42 Transitioning to a Musical Theater Career 43:43 Pursuing Theater at an Older Age 48:37 Proving Age is Not a Barrier 51:13 Continuing the Musical Theater Journey 55:06 Encouragement for Pursuing Dreams Connect with Anna Instagram: @gemini_ainne27 Connect with Erica Email // Facebook // Instagram // Linkedin Sign up for The More Than Your Age Podcast E-mail list Are you interested in starting your own podcast? Riverside.fm is a great tool for recording episodes remotely. The More Than Your Age Podcast is an affiliate and highly recommends this company. You can use this link to learn more: Riverside.fm If you have a desire to learn a new language, check out Babbel+. The More Than Your Age Podcast is an affiliate with Babbel. It’s never too late to learn!