“Nestor Carbonell and Shannon Kenny Carbonell join the podcast to chat with Derek about the inspiration behind Shannon’s new book, “All Is Not Lost”, the struggles of work-life balance in the film industry, and how the pandemic has changed filmmaking. They also talk about why they wanted to pursue careers as actors, techniques they’ve learned throughout their careers, what Shannon ultimately learned about herself after writing her book, and their upcoming appearance at Pensacon.”

“Anne and Heather are joined by Betters Shannon Kenny Carbonell and Nestor Carbonell, a strong couple with authentic endeavors. Hear how they first met, how it went down at the craft service table back in the day, and what it takes to nourish a relationship for 20+ years. Plus, listen to the impromptu acting masterclass from the group of acting titans themselves!
Check out Shannon’s book All Is Not LOST: How I Friended Failure on the Island And Found A Way Home.“

“Shannon just published her first book All Is Not LOST, which talks about her journey into motherhood and her journey back to herself and all the ways her life paralleled the show LOST, which has been so near and dear to their family.

Listen in to hear Shannon share:

How she lost her sense of identity after motherhood
The unexpected sense of loss, grief and emptiness she felt as she left her career and stepped into motherhood
The risks of space and silence when we no longer have reasons to lean into our gifts and creativity
How being in HA for LOST played a role in her reconnecting to her identity
How her life parallel storylines in LOST and how the show helped lead her back to herself
What it was like for Nestor to see Shannon struggle with her identity
Why we all want to be seen and our constant search for meaning”