#290: Cindy Busby - Training of Life

Funny In Failure

Cindy Busby is an actor who has been a prominent presence in Hollywood for over two decades, making her mark in both film and television. The television mainstay is best known for her series regular role as ‘Ashley Stanton’ on Heartland, one of the most successful Canadian television shows ever produced. Syndicated in over 81 countries and a fan favorite on Netflix, the series has solidified her as a beloved actress among audiences worldwide. She is now making the jump to When Hope Calls on Great American as series regular ‘Nora Anderson.’ In its second season, the series is now streaming on Pureflix and Great American Family.

Over the years, Cindy’s dedication and talent have earned her over twenty lead roles, including her standout performance in Unleashing Mr. Darcy (2016), which premiered to over three million viewers and broke the network’s social media record. She also starred in Royal Hearts, filmed in Romania alongside James Brolin.

Cindy has worked with some of Hollywood’s biggest names, making her a natural fit in high-profile projects. Her impressive resume includes The Big Year with Steve Martin, A Life Interrupted with Lea Thompson, Honey Girls with Ashanti, Picture This with Ashley Tisdale, and The Wrong Stepdaughter with Sydney Sweeney.

Beyond film, Cindy’s television roles have solidified her as a household name. She had recurring roles on Hallmark’s first-ever series, Cedar Cove, alongside Andie MacDowell, and ABC’s Somewhere Between. A special opportunity came when she showcased her comedic talents as a series regular in Date My Dad, starring Barry Watson and Raquel Welch. She has also made memorable guest appearances on fan-favorite shows such as Supernatural, Psych, The L.A. Complex, and The Vampire Diaries.

We chat about integrity and alignment, mystical moments, When Hope Calls, trusting her gut, the in-between moments between jobs, her experiences with Heartland, expansion and contraction, people pleasing, her YouTube channel + plenty more!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindy_busby/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCindyBusby Website: https://cindybusby.com/ Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/cindybusbycindybusby/