Kelly Frye has spent nearly two decades acting on television, with roles on Criminal Minds and Disney Channel’s Secrets of Sulphur Springs. In this episode, she pulls the curtain back on what acting really demands—the artistry, the collaboration, and the mindset that makes performances resonate. Kelly’s story is also one of courage and engagement: a woman who left the “safe” path to follow her passion, and who now brings that same creative energy into her community in Austin.

We discuss:

• Acting as collaboration on a massive scale—and why it can still feel lonely

• The moment she knew she had to pursue acting instead of law

• What it feels like to be on the wrong path, and the signs to look for

• The artistry behind acting—what makes performances truly resonate

• Why creativity is essential, and how Kelly describes it as oxygen

• Where confidence really comes from (and how self-doubt still shows up)

• Why she throws herself fully into her community and causes she believes in

• The value of volunteering and how giving back becomes a form of self-care

• Taking leaps of faith and trusting that life will work itself out

• The impact of great coaches in youth—and how they shape confidence for life

• The freedom of making mistakes and why play matters in artistry

Connect with Kelly Frye:

Instagram: @kellyfrye

Check out Kelly’s New Wearable Art & Purse Line: https://kellycampbellcollection.com/

Volunteer at the Trail Conservancy: thetrailconservancy.org

This episode is for anyone who:

• Wants to know what a long-term acting career is really like

• Is wondering if they’re on the wrong path and searching for signs of change

• Believes in the power of community, volunteering, and creative risk-taking

• Needs encouragement to trust the leap and see where it takes them

• Loves hearing how artists bring creativity into both work and life

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The Artist Rendezvous celebrates the creative spirit of Austin, Texas, sharing stories of inspiration, risk, and the courage to create. Each episode explores what it means to live a creative life and the mindset shifts that enable artistic success.