The Creative Acting Studio Founder Dave Pileggi: Atlanta Film Chat Episode 297

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What do you want to do as a creative? Not just your career, what do you want your life to mean? This week’s guest Dave Pileggi thought he had it all figured out, but suicide almost claimed his life. Now, his philosophy of finding a higher purpose for your life is ingrained into everything he does, including his acting studio The Creative. We discuss this and more in episode 297!

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