We had the good fortune of connecting with Sam Wages Johnson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Sam Wages, what habits do you feel helped you succeed?
The small things add up: waking up early, giving gratitude and exercising first thing in the morning sets the tone for my day. It tells my mind that I am in control.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My journey as an actor first started when I was in treatment for a powerful addiction. I knew when I got out I needed something that would be challenging, something that would make me uncomfortable that would in turn allow me to grow.

What acting has taught me is that you never know what you can do until you put yourself out there.

Out there to succeed.

Out there to fail.

And out there to pick yourself up off the ground one more time.

Acting has taught me to learn to be comfortable in my own skin, who cares? It took me a while to understand and stop fighting that, but better late than never.

The first act of my story, addiction & recovery, is done. The rest is to be written.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Being from Atlanta I would have to show them the staples of our community. Marta, The Varsity for chili dogs, Lenox so they can get some shoes and then we’re off to watch the Hawks, Falcons, or Braves. During teh day we’re at Piedmont Park or The Forum making sure that we stay active and nothing says post workout meal like dinner at La Grotta.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My family & friends: The ones who are not afraid to tell me the truth in order to get the best out of me.

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Image Credits
Erik Peterson

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