# Marisa Coughlan > Expert Actress, known especially for Super Troopers, Teaching Mrs. Tingle, Boston Legal and the recently released Blue Eyed Girl. Marisa was born and raised in Minnesota but moved to Los Angeles at 18 years old to pursue acting at USC and in the film industry. Since then, she has starred in several comedy films, multiple television series and embarked on a television/film writing career. Most recently she produced, wrote and starred in a feature, Blue Eyed Girl, which is available on Amazon Prime and Paramount plus. She has become an expert in reinventing herself in a rapidly evolving industry, and has loved the challenge of becoming a multi-hyphenate, as well as balancing career and motherhood. Possible Topics: Bring one! Would love to hear what’s on your mind Chasing big dreams at a young age Overcoming imposter syndrome Telling stories from a personal place Producing independent film Self-tapes and the audition process Staying relevant as a woman over 40 The journey from actress to writer Changes in the entertainment industry ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $75.00 ## Links - [Expert profile](/MarisaCoughlan) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/156733151XSDaW2.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)