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Turning Curiosity Into a Career in Sound

In this episode of Pro Audio Secrets, I sit down with Sam Sirajuddin Cousins — sound designer, Foley artist, and educator — to talk about the highs and lows of building a creative career in the audio world. From moving across countries, working in film & games, to completely stepping away from the industry — Sam shares the story behind his career reset, the lessons learned, and what really matters when you’re in it for the long run. 🔊 In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ How working in Hollywood-level projects can lead to emotional burnout ✅ The dangers of perfectionism and career obsession ✅ What Sam learned from quitting and restarting his path ✅ Why working in a team isn’t for everyone ✅ How to develop both technical skills and emotional resilience ✅ The power of authentic mentorship and community support ✅ Why redefining success might save your career 📌 Chapters & Key Moments: 00:00 – Starting out & Sam’s background 08:15 – Getting into Foley and sound design 14:40 – Learning through collaboration & self-doubt 22:05 – Burnout, frustration & stepping away from audio 31:50 – Rebuilding identity and finding balance 39:20 – The truth about “success” in audio careers 47:10 – Teaching, mentoring & giving back 55:30 – Advice for young sound designers 1:02:00 – Final thoughts & where to find Sam 🚀 Want to Build a Career in Game Audio & Sound Design? You’re in the right place! I’m Bastian Gerner, aka The Foley Teacher, a Senior Foley Artist with 15+ years of experience in AAA game audio, film, and TV. 📌 Subscribe for expert insights, industry secrets, and hands-on tutorials on: 🎬 Foley & Sound Effects 🎮 Game Audio & Post-Production 🔊 Audio Engineering & Recording Techniques 🎬 Stay Connected & Learn More! 🎧 🔗 Connect with me: 📸 Instagram →   / the_foley_teacher   🎵 TikTok →   / the_foley_teacher   💼 LinkedIn →   / thefoleyteacher   🌍 Website →https://the-foley-teacher.com/ 📅 Book a Free Consulting Call → https://calendly.com/the_foley_teache... 📩 Sign Up for My Newsletter → https://the-foley-teacher.kit.com/4b1... 📲 Follow Sam Sirajuddin Cousins: 🔗 Instagram →   / the_foley_student   💼 LinkedIn →   / sam-cousins-sound   🔥 What’s your biggest takeaway from Sam’s journey? Let me know in the comments — and tag someone who needs to hear this before burning out.