Hollywood Actor

Beyond The Dojo: Sean Kanan's Personal Truths

Sean Kanan is a multifaceted actor, author, and mental health advocate best known for his iconic role as Mike Barnes in The Karate Kid Part III and his acclaimed portrayal of the same character in Netflix’s hit series Cobra Kai. With a career spanning over three decades, Sean has made significant contributions to both the entertainment industry and the realm of mental health awareness.

Sean began his acting career with a diverse range of roles across television and film, including notable appearances in General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful, and The Young and the Restless. His portrayal of Mike Barnes, the fierce and formidable opponent in The Karate Kid Part III, solidified his place in pop culture. In recent years, Sean has reprised this iconic role in Cobra Kai, bringing a new depth to the character and exploring themes of redemption and growth.

Beyond his acting career, Sean is a passionate advocate for mental health and anti-bullying. His personal experiences have driven him to speak openly about the challenges he has faced, offering support and encouragement to those dealing with similar struggles. He is also a best-selling author, with his book The Way of the Cobra serving as a motivational guide for personal development and resilience.

In this episode, Sean join host; Glenn Marsden to discuss his profound personal journey, from his iconic role as Mike Barnes in The Karate Kid Part III to his impactful work as a mental health & anti-bullying advocate. Sean opens up about the realities of fame, the personal struggles he has overcome, and the lessons he has learned along the way.

He reflects on his experience with Cobra Kai, exploring how his role as Mike Barnes has evolved and the significance it holds in his life and career. He candidly shares the challenges he has faced, including the pressures of fame and his journey toward self-acceptance, revealing how these experiences have shaped him.

The conversation also delves into Sean’s commitment to mental health and anti-bullying advocacy. He discusses what motivates him to raise awareness about these issues, the importance of these discussions, and how he uses his platform to support and inspire others.

Sean also offers a glimpse into his best-selling book, The Way of the Cobra, where he explores principles of strength, discipline, and personal growth. He reflects on the importance of authenticity in both his personal and professional life, sharing practical advice for embracing one’s own truths and leading a fulfilling life.

Sean also offers a glimpse into his best-selling book, The Way of the Cobra, where he explores principles of strength, discipline, and personal growth. He reflects on the importance of authenticity in both his personal and professional life, sharing practical advice for embracing one’s own truths and leading a fulfilling life.

Official Website:

https://wayofthecobra.com/way-of-the-cobra

Instagram: @sean.kanan

'My life could've been very different, had I chosen a darker path' with Ricky Whittle

Listen to this episode from ImperfectlyPerfect Podcast on Spotify. Ricky Whittle made his acting debut in 2002, playing Ryan Naysmith of fictional football club Harchester United in Dream Team. What followed was a four-year stint as Calvin Valentine in the Uk's hit show, Hollyoaks.

Ricky Whittle made his acting debut in 2002, playing Ryan Naysmith of fictional football club Harchester United in Dream Team. What followed was a four-year stint as Calvin Valentine in the Uk's hit show, Hollyoaks. A successful stint on Strictly Come Dancing duly followed all whilst making an incredible impact in the UK with his career, Ricky harboured bigger ambitions and wanted to give Hollywood a go and in 2009, he boarded a plane to go after his dreams. Success came with his casting in the popular show The 100, with Ricky becoming a popular character, and then came the lead role in one of Hollywoods biggest shows 'American Gods' with Ricky being cast as the lead 'Shadow Moon' During this incredible episode, Founder Glenn Marsden chats with Ricky about his start into entertainment, through an undeniably incredible career in the UK through to taking a leap into the unknown that is Hollywood, to have some amazing success then cast as the lead in one of the US’s biggest shows.

Not only do we hear all about his amazing work, we also get to know all about the man behind the profession, his upbringing, how he navigated his whole mental wellbeing through his younger years and how things may have been completely different had he not internally chosen himself and changed his mindset on how he looked at life.

To find out more information and to keep up to date with Ricky, simply head to his socials @rickywhittle or his IMDB at: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1340638/

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A big thank you to our voice-over: Mike Christenson (voicemonkey.com)