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The Staffa Corner Podcast
Episode 99
Guest: Jackie Dallas
Actress Jackie Dallas joins Greg Staffa on The Staffa Corner Podcast to share why she left a medical career just before turning 30 to pursue acting. From resigning her residency and driving Route 66 to California to working survival jobs while chasing auditions, Jackie opens up about the uncertainty behind starting over. She explains how exploring Atlanta’s growing film industry helped her land Stranger Things, how her medical training informs her performances, and what it was like returning to a hospital setting as Nurse Jill on The Resident.
Beyond her career change, Jackie discusses Asian American representation, opportunities for women in filmmaking, and redefining success around personal fulfillment. She also shares the motivation behind HerHealth101, her women’s health education website, and her move into producing with the Chinese American horror project Gui. With reflections on The Hunting Wives and the challenges facing working actors, this conversation explores the courage to change direction, celebrate small milestones, and build a life that feels like your own.
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