Brett Culbert: Enjoying a Purpose Driven Life

 

by Cyrus Webb

I love talking with creatives about their journey, and in 2024 one of the people I had the privilege of chatting with is Brett Culbert*. He's an actor and creator who is in love with life in so many ways. 

His journey is one that is inspiring as well as a reminder of the importance of doing what you love and knowing it will pay off in the end if you don't give up. 

Brett, thank you again for the time. You and I connected online. What has it been like for you to reflect on the year that's been 2024 for you?

2024 was a blessed year. Obviously, as most people do know, there was a strike in the industry, so because of that unfortunately a lot of people lost jobs. They've been waiting for work, but every now and then, a few things come out of the crack. I've had the privilege to be able to audition for a few movies and to have some luck, but overall, it's been a wonderful year for my wife and I. We have grown closer as we do every year. I'm very excited to see what happens in the future.

 One thing I noticed about you is your appreciation you have for life and what you are able to do in your life. It comes through in the posts that you make, as well as in your work. Where do you think that appreciation comes from?

I think it's twofold. Everybody goes through hard times in life. I've been through a few, and so once you go through hard times, you learn to appreciate everything. And also, I have the best wife <laugh>. She on the daily shows me light. I pray for grace from God, and my wife always shows it to me. And so, when you pay attention to that kind of stuff, you start to appreciate life a lot better. It's the little things in life. It really is.

 I think in your industry, and I think maybe for most people in the creative community, Brett, I think a piece of yourself stays connected with each project, right? I know for myself, I believe that. What has been for you, one of those moments that has stayed with you throughout your career, after you wrapped up a role?

You know, it's the moment after is always the feeling of I don't want this to end. That will never go away. But I think for me, a lot of it is the moment before I go on stage or go on a set or right before I have to do a scene, there's nothing like the butterflies, the pressure, the feeling of importance.

 Every time I do something, I feel like I try to put a level of importance on it. I make it a little bit bigger than life, so that way people can feel it. It's a slight addiction, if you will. Putting power on things, putting feelings on things that'll never go away from me as long as I exist.

You know what I mean? Like, for me each thing I do it's always a catch 22. It's, I'm glad this is over with. I get to go back and see my wife, but at the same time it's, oh, I really loved that world. That was so much fun, because it's fun. You know what I mean? It's like when as a kid you played around with your friends, and you had to go home because dinner was ready. It's the same feeling in acting. It's the, oh I don't wanna leave, but I'm hungry. <laugh>.

 Stay connected with Brett on Instagram at www.instagram.com/brett.culbert/

* Photo by Bella Saville Photography