What does follow through look like in an industry built on rejection?

In this episode of The Follow Through, Avery Crumrine sits down with two-time Emmy-nominated actress and screenwriter Kelsey Scott to talk about the reality behind building a long-term creative career.

From 12 Years a Slave to How to Get Away with Murder, Kelsey shares what people do not see behind the scenes of acting, auditioning, rejection, and continuing to show up even when there are no immediate results.

The conversation explores consistency, identity, fear, discipline, external validation, and what it really means to keep going when nothing seems to be happening yet.

This episode is for anyone pursuing something difficult, uncertain, or deeply personal and learning how to continue anyway.

Follow Kelsey Scott:

Website: kelseyscott.com

Instagram: @MsKelseyScott

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Most people know exactly what they should be doing.

They just don’t feel like doing it.

In this episode, I break down what to do in that moment, how to stop waiting for motivation and follow through anyway.

This isn’t about motivation.

It’s about what actually gets you to act.

Because if your actions depend on how you feel, you’ll always be inconsistent.

So I walk through what actually works by making it smaller, removing the option to negotiate, and focusing on becoming someone who follows through instead of someone who just thinks about it.

Because the difference isn’t who feels motivated.

It’s who moves anyway.

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Website: ⁠https://averycrumrine.com

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Confidence feels like something you’re supposed to have before you start.

Like you need to feel ready, sure, and certain… and then you can take action.

But that’s usually the exact reason it feels so far away.

In this episode, I talk through what actually changed that for me. From co-hosting a charity auction when I didn’t feel ready, to speaking on stage without knowing the questions, to writing and publishing my book without being sure it was even good.

None of those started with confidence.

They started with just doing it anyway.

This episode isn’t about becoming confident. It’s about understanding how confidence actually works, and why waiting for it is what keeps you stuck.

If you’ve been holding off on something because you don’t feel ready yet, this is for you.

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Website: ⁠https://averycrumrine.com

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Most people say they want to write a book.

Not many people actually finish one.

In this episode, I break down how I wrote my book in two weeks and how one of my clients did the same, writing a full 10 chapter manuscript in that same timeframe.

This isn’t about being a writer.

It’s about follow through.

I talk about how this started on a random road trip, the moment I realized there was no real reason not to do it, and what actually allowed me to sit down and finish something most people spend years thinking about.

Because the truth is, it doesn’t have to take years.

Maybe it’s not two weeks for you.

Maybe it’s two months.

But it’s definitely not five years of thinking about it.

And more importantly, I talk about what writing the book actually did for me.

It didn’t just give me something to publish.

It solidified my message.

It made me more confident in speaking and showing up.

And once it’s done, then you can refine it.

Then you can improve it.

But you can’t improve something that doesn’t exist.

If you’ve been thinking about writing a book, this is your sign to stop thinking and start.

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Website: ⁠https://averycrumrine.com

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From Treating Symptoms to Changing Lives: What Conventional Medicine Misses for High-Achieving Women

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Catalina Grija, a physician with over 30 years of experience in internal medicine who made a bold shift into functional medicine after realizing treating symptoms wasn’t actually solving the problem.

We talk about burnout, especially in high-achieving women, and why it’s more than just stress. It’s what happens when you keep running on empty while ignoring what your body actually needs.

This conversation breaks down what’s really going on underneath the exhaustion, from inflammation and poor nutrition to hormones, chronic stress, and patterns most people never address. Dr. Catalina shares how her approach focuses on root causes, combining functional medicine, nutrigenetics, and mindset work to create real, lasting change.

We also talk about where to start if you feel burnt out right now and how small shifts in sleep, nutrition, and awareness can begin to turn things around.

You don’t need to keep pushing through something that isn’t working.

You need to understand what’s actually going on and then change it.

About Dr. Catalina GrijaDr. Catalina is a functional medicine specialist, certified nutrigenetics specialist, and certified transformational life coach. She is the founder of The Whole Life Wellness Club and creator of The Whole Life Blueprint Program, where she helps professional women break free from burnout, identify and shift limiting patterns, address the root causes of health issues, and design a life that actually supports them.

Connect with Dr. Catalina:

https://wholelifewellnessclub.com

https://wholelifeblueprint.com

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Website: ⁠https://averycrumrine.com

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In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Barry, executive leadership coach, communication consultant, and author, and we go deeper than surface level mindset.

We talk about her personal story, including loss, and how that completely shifted the way she sees life, control, and what actually matters.

From there, we get into what she teaches now:

how ego shows up, how it keeps people stuck, and why so many people stay in thinking instead of actually moving.

We break down:

What “everything you need is already within you” actually means in real life

Her frameworks like The Kind Communicator and The 5 Energy Empires (in a way that’s actually usable)

How breathwork and somatic tools can help you move through resistance in the moment

Why people stay in awareness but don’t take action

The difference between reflection and real change

This isn’t just about understanding yourself better.

It’s about actually doing something with that awareness.

About Elizabeth Barry

Elizabeth Barry is a communication coach and business consultant who works with executives, founders, and individuals navigating change to think clearly, communicate directly, and make confident decisions under pressure - so they can live a more powerful life.

Connect with Elizabeth:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethannbarry/

Website: https://thekindcommunicator.com/

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Website: ⁠https://averycrumrine.com

https://www.youtube.com/@AveryCrumrine

In this episode, I talk about how easy it is to make something way bigger than it needs to be, and how that’s what’s making you avoid it.

We think we need more time, a better plan, or more clarity.

But most of the time, that’s not the issue.

It’s avoidance that looks like progress.

Planning. Thinking. Organizing.

All of it feels productive, but none of it actually moves you forward.

I break down why this happens, what’s actually going on underneath it, and how to stop overcomplicating things so you can actually start.

Because you don’t need to make it better.You need to make it real.

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Website: ⁠https://averycrumrine.com

https://www.youtube.com/@AveryCrumrine

You don’t become a champion by waiting until you feel ready.

In this episode, I sit down with Olympic Gold Medalist Michelle Cameron Coulter to talk about what it actually takes to follow through at the highest level. Not just in sports, but in life.

We get into the pressure to be perfect, the habit of overthinking, and why so many people stay stuck even when they know what they want. Michelle shares what it looked like to keep showing up before the confidence was there, and how real progress comes from deciding to jump in anyway.

This conversation isn’t just about winning a gold medal. It’s about what it means to trust yourself, take action, and keep going even when it’s uncomfortable.

If you’ve been waiting to feel ready, this is your reminder that you don’t need to. You just need to start.

About Michelle Cameron Coulter

Michelle Cameron Coulter is an Olympic Gold Medalist, six-time World Champion, TEDx speaker, and host of the Top 20 global podcast Inspiring Possibilities – The Courage to Jump In. She helps people move beyond overthinking and the pressure to be perfect into aligned, sustainable action. Unlocking their Champion within and tapping into their Gold Medal potential. Her work supports mental wellness and sustained, meaningful success. As a mom of four and married nearly 35 years, Michelle brings a grounded, real perspective shaped by life’s ups and downs and a commitment to coming back to what matters, again and again.

Connect With Michelle: https://michellecameroncoulter.com/

Watch her TEDx: https://youtu.be/w5_l3tzGRRg?si=r0rvqdngL5Otgzj2

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https://averycrumrine.com

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