Anne Alexander-Sieder is a testament to the power of reinvention. At 47, she took a bold step many would shy away from—returning to acting after a 16-year hiatus. Now, she’s not only thriving in the industry with roles in productions from Netflix, Hallmark, A24, and beyond, but she’s also using her journey to inspire and guide others through her initiative, ACT Bold. On the Your Radical Truth podcast with host Margaret Mary O’Connor, Anne shared her insights on career transitions, creative resilience, and the importance of radical truth in one’s personal and professional journey.

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The Radical Truth: Owning Your Journey

From the outset, Anne resonated with the podcast’s title. To her, radical truth is essential in setting and achieving goals—it’s about being brutally honest with  oneself about where they are and what’s holding them back. She emphasized that only by confronting our own patterns and circumstances with honesty can we open the door to new possibilities.

For Anne, this radical honesty meant acknowledging her own fears and self-imposed limitations. Many people believe their dreams have expiration dates, but Anne’s story challenges that notion. “Dreams don’t come with deadlines,” she asserts. By embracing a beginner’s mindset, she was able to rebuild her career on her own terms, proving that it’s never too late to step back into your passion.

From Passion to Purpose: Helping Others Make the Leap

Anne’s journey led her to create Passion Project to Purpose, a program designed to help individuals over 40 monetize their passions without needing to be experts. Through community building and expert guidance, she helps participants turn their interests into sustainable careers. Her goal? To show that passion isn’t just a hobby—it can be a pathway to fulfillment and financial stability.

Anne’s approach is deeply rooted in the idea that we all have a unique purpose. Too often, people dismiss their dreams because they feel they lack expertise or don’t have the “right” credentials. Anne encourages a different perspective: instead of focusing on what they lack, individuals should harness their innate curiosity and the experiences they’ve already accumulated. By bringing people together around shared interests, they can create thriving communities that fuel their ambitions.

The Art of Acting: A Window into Human Experience

While acting is her personal passion, Anne sees it as more than just a profession—it’s a study of human nature. Her fascination with why people make the choices they do, coupled with her love for expression, made acting a natural fit for her. She describes it as a way to step into different facets of life, connecting with audiences in a shared emotional experience.

Reflecting on her early experiences, she recalls how she was drawn to the stage not because she sought the spotlight, but because she found a unique sense of connection through storytelling. Even after stepping away from the industry, the pull remained strong, leading her to return and find success on her own terms.

Embracing Fear and Acting Boldly

Anne’s philosophy extends beyond acting; it’s about embracing fear and acting despite it. Fear, she explains, never truly disappears—it just changes form. What separates those who succeed from those who don’t isn’t the absence of fear but the willingness to push through it. This is the foundation of her company, ACT Bold, which encourages individuals to take action despite their doubts and uncertainties.

Her message is clear: courage isn’t about feeling fearless; it’s about moving forward anyway. Whether stepping back into a long-forgotten passion or venturing into something entirely new, it’s the willingness to take that leap that makes all the difference.

Turning Dreams into Reality

Anne’s programs are designed to provide not just inspiration but also practical steps to turn dreams into tangible successes. In her upcoming launch of Passion Project to Purpose, she will guide participants through a six-week journey to bring their projects to life—whether it’s a workshop, retreat, seminar, or other creative endeavor. By week five, participants will have launched their event, gaining real-world experience that proves their dreams are within reach.

She believes that success isn’t just about money or status—it’s about making a positive impact. Whether it’s working with three people or three million, the goal is to create something meaningful.

The Final Takeaway

Anne Alexander-Cedar’s story is one of determination, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of truth. She challenges the belief that reinvention is only for the young, proving that anyone can reclaim their passions and build a fulfilling life at any stage. Her message is simple yet powerful: stop waiting, start doing, and trust that your dreams are worth pursuing.

About Anne Alexander-Sieder

At 47, Anne Alexander-Sieder defied conventional career timelines by relaunching her acting career after a 16-year hiatus. Her bold return led to breakthrough roles with studios like Netflix, Hallmark, A24, and Occupant Films, among others. Through Act Bold, she now empowers creative individuals over 40 to transform their passions into sustainable careers.Her signature program, Passion Project to Pro, helps people leverage their beginner’s mindset to monetize their passions without needing to be an expert. By curating experts and creating supportive communities, Annee helps participants bridge the gap between passion and professional fulfillment.

She’s a living testament that dreams have no expiration date, and is passionate about helping others build lives that fulfill their potential.

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 About Margaret Mary O’Connor 

Margaret Mary O’Connor, as a member of the Catholic Laity, thought she knew everything about the Catholic Church, at least until she came upon a centuries-old Scandal of lies and cover-up by the Hierarchy of that Church. Frankly, she was fed up being lied to by her own Church, about its own past Church’s History on Women priests. With that realization, she truly felt in that moment, the monumental feeling of betrayal by her own Church.

Follow Margaret, as she travels down this Highway of Radical Truth where lies and outright coverup will be disclosed. Millions of Catholics are unaware of that past presence of Women Bishop’s, Women Deacons, as well as Women Priests, all there hiding in plain sight, in Early Church History.

As the complicity of this centuries-old Scandal continues, Margaret wants her fellow Catholics to learn the actual truth of this matter for themselves. She strongly believes, at minimal, any Catholic deserves the actual truth of this matter. To say that change is needed is hardly an understatement. She doesn’t let the Church’s betrayal stop her from uncovering some very fascinating Church Skeleton’s – one which very well might help solve our current priest shortage issue today.

Margaret Mary O’Connor has been called, “The Modern Day David” on many occasions. On a mission to reveal carefully guarded secrets of the Catholic Church, she unveils the truth through her well-researched writings.

Author of Scandal in the Shadows and Journey of a Celiac’s Soul, Margaret Mary is a force to be reckoned with.