MetroMom Teresa Andrion
Teresa Andrion, mother of 3 and expecting her 4th child, is one of the area's best talent agents for film, television, and commercial work and the owner of the successful talent agency, Core Talent, which she began as a single mother and now operates with her husband Edward.





MM - What challenges did you face as a single mom with a demanding career?

I actually started the company to accommodate the kids. I used to be a high school theatre teacher, and with rehearsals after school or in the evenings, I felt like I wasn’t spending enough time being a mom. After freelancing with several local theatres, I decided to open the agency. This would allow me to work from home and have more control over my schedule. After the company started growing, the biggest challenge was to always remind myself why I started the agency, and to know when to turn off the computer and put the cell phone on silent so the kids could have my full attention.  


MM - What do you attribute to the success of having a blended family?

There are many challenges that blended families face. I think what can have the greatest impact is the relationship between the “new” parent and the kids. To Edward, Josh and Emma are simply his kids—and to them, he is simply their Pops (their affectionate name for him). He treats all three of the children as equals, makes sure to spend quality time with each child, volunteers at school, and is present at every special event. He’s right beside me when it gets tough…he doesn’t back down when things get messy and he’s not afraid to tackle difficult situations. When he first met them, Josh was 4 and Emma was 2. He loved them immediately. We like to remember the time when little Emma asked me, “Mama, can we keep him? He’s haaaandsome!” Without a doubt, it’s his dedication to having a loving and healthy relationship with the kids that has made our blended family a success.


MM - What is a typical day in your life?

Right now Josh (age 9) and Emma (age 7) are in elementary school and Jude (age 1) is at home. The mornings can be a bit chaotic getting everyone up and ready for school, making sure they have eaten breakfast, brushed teeth, etc. I couldn’t do it without my husband…he gets up early with me and we work as a team to get the day started. The rest of the day consists of tending to my job needs (mostly phone calls and email communication from my home office), playing with the baby, and running errands. After we pick the older kids up from school there are sometimes activities to attend, like gymnastics or martial arts. We try to wind down early enough to make sure we have family time in the evenings after Edward gets home from work. 


MM - How do you balance work and motherhood?

My best friend has been my strict schedule…especially during the school year. If I don’t keep everything in sync throughout the day there is no way I could accomplish everything that needs to be done. Phone calls have to be made during nap times, nap time has to be over before it’s time to drive somewhere, snacks have to be ready in advance to avoid cranky kids on the road, and work needs to be caught up when it’s time to sit down to help with homework…it’s all about timing.


MM - Do you have a motto you would like to share with other moms?

I don’t have a specific motto that I live by really. I would just say that when I keep my priorities in order, then life is so much more enjoyable. Although I am uptight in the organization department (Edward just chuckled reading this), when I leave the dishes and laundry alone to sit down and play a board game with Josh, or play hide-and-seek with Jude, or have some cuddle and talk time with Emma, I know that those are the moments that will make a difference in their lives. Attending church as a family is very important to us, and keeping a daily connection with Edward is vital.


MM - Do you have any tips for parents who are interested in getting their children in the talent industry? ?

Yes. It should be the child who is interested in performing, and not the parent pushing their child to perform. The child should truly love and find joy in what they are doing. Parents should also always remember that the acting industry utilizes talent of all ages, so if their child wants to take a break to focus on sports or other activities, it’s ok! They can always come back to acting, and usually do, if they are really passionate about it.