Meet Laura Ault | Actor/Writer/Singer-Songwriter

We had the good fortune of connecting with Laura Ault and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Laura, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking
I think Jim Carrey, one of my all time favorite comedians, said it so perfectly when he said, “You can fail at what you don’t want, so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love.”

I would rather fail time and again doing what I am passionate about than be miserable doing something safe that does not bring me joy. I also have found that when it comes to auditions, I have learned over time to be bold, take some risks, and push myself into doing things I am afraid of doing or saying, Those are the times I usually book the job. And there have even been a few times when I didn’t ultimately get the job but have gotten personal notes from casting saying how much they enjoyed what I did. So take risks! What’s the worst that could happen? You don’t book a job? That happens all the time anyway, so you might as well take some risks and grow as a person and a performer.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I am an actress, writer, and singer-songwriter originally from Dallas, TX. While all of my siblings have musical talent, I was the only one “crazy” enough to try to make a career out of it. And I’m so glad I have not given up! Though I was initially drawn to music, where I started creating melodies on the piano, my passion for theatre took center stage during college. Following the completion of my associate degree in 2000, I made the bold move to NYC to pursue a career in Musical Theatre.

Amid auditioning for Broadway and earning my bachelor’s degree, II fell in love with songwriting and achieved another noteworthy feat—writing, producing, and recording two albums. These albums have not only been licensed for film and TV but have also opened doors for me to write specifically for acclaimed shows like All My Children and General Hospital.

I continue to balance my artistic endeavors with maintaining my fitness, raising two children, and passionately advocating for mental health and breast cancer awareness. My commitment to these causes reflects my dedication to making a positive impact beyond the entertainment industry.

The lessons I’ve learned along the way is that this career is a marathon and not a sprint. You have to let go of any sense of control but also always strive towards your goals. Want the role desperately but also have zero attachment to it. This career is not for the feint of heart! If you are prepared, when the right opportunity presents itself, you have a much better chance of succeeding. I have learned that a lot of this career is just simply not quitting. There are more nos than yesses but if you keep going, the right yes could change your life. IT IS NOT EASY. To stay mentally strong and disciplined is really the key to sanity while waiting for your breakthrough role or opportunity. I would also like to world to know that it is never too late to follow your dreams. I did not get my first movie role until I was 39…just nine months after giving birth to my second daughter. So If I can do it, you can do it too!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
There is an app that my very talented actress friend, Arlyn Broche, told me about called “Pep Talk” that has really encouraged me and pushed me on my days I felt down or that my dreams are delusional. I highly recommend this app as it has some of the most inspirational people/motivational speakers that are all recorded and organized for what kind of encouragement you need any given day. I listen to it at the gym or in my car and it really motivates me and helps put things into perspective.

Website: www.lauraault.com

Instagram: @thelauraault

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-ault-2629ab42/

Twitter: @lauraault

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHYz23RMk_AOYxVWSlSUVGQ

Image Credits
Tommy Chung