Today we’d like to introduce you to Britani Bateman
Hi Britani, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I can say I was raised with tap shoes in one hand and a hammer in the other. Very different worlds, but both equally as impactful.
I was born in Provo to two very musical parents (they met in a battle of the bands in Park City in college) and my mom taught me how to sing an arpeggio by the time I was 9 mo old. I started singing with them in their band at 4 years old. I can still remember the bright lights in my eyes and all the people in the audience as I sang, “I was raised on Country Sunshine.”
When I was ten years old and we lived in San Diego, my parents were real estate developers by that time and we built large custom homes. I had four other younger siblings, who could also sing and dance, and my mom decided to start a “family show” called The Martins. We danced and sang all over the US. We had a recording stufio and a dance studio in our home at the top of the hills in La Costa, CA, which is a suburb of San Diego. It was a dream life.
Then the recession hit and we lost all of our development business and had to move to Sacramento to live with my grandparents. It was humbling. I went from a very privilaged upbringing to being very poor. That’s where the “hiding rolls in my purse” came into play! lol
I graduated early from High School to start at Brigham Young University at 17. There I majored in Musical Theater and by the time I graduated I was starring in all the musicals. From there I worked at Disney World as Ariel and Belle in the shows, Ariel in Tokyo Disneyland, and starred in several Equity Theater shows at Sundance (I played Nancy in Oliver opposite Christopher Lloyd as Fagan and I played opposite Maureen McGovern in the first English adaptation of Unbrellas of Cherbourg at Robert Redford’s Sundance Theater, back when it was an Equity Theater).
Then I was cast in both broadways shows at the same time, Miss Saigon and Les Miserables. I received the contract for Miss Saigon two weeks ahead of Les Mis and ended up choosing Miss Saigon. I loved every minute of it.
When I got married and started having children I pivoted to Film and Television because it was more conducive to family life. A few roles I get recognized for are Kelly in The R.M. and Staci in Mistle-Tones, playing Tori Spelling’s bestie.
At some point I came back to my roots and started developing properties again, building homes and developing commercial spaces. I love it. I have a few projects in the works and am selling homes as a real estate agent. I just switched my license to be with Presidio, the brokerage of the new Bravo show “Sold on SLC.” It’s been a blast and a really fun cross-over.
I love getting to know the ladies on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. I love them all, some more than others.
I have two beautiful daughters.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
I know this question is about work, but one’s personal life affects professional life. There’s no way to keep them separate, for me. Divorce and child astrangement was extremely difficult and was the most challenging experience, both personally and professionally My whole focus was on the heartache and pain and my career took a huge hit. I’m talking to my girls again and am dating an incredible guy who is supportive of my relationships with my children, so I feel like I can thrive professionally, finally.
Earlier, my biggest challenge was building a career and being the best mom I could be. I was able to find this balance by switching to movies and tv, instead of theater, and then to real estate and development. Being a mother and raising my kids was the most important thing in my life, so to do a great job with my kids was paramount to all of our happiness. I wanted to be on every field trip, volunteer in the classrooms, drive them around to dance classes, etc. I also needed that professional outlet to stay sane. There was lots of lost sleep and caffeine involved, but looking back it was so worth it!
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I’m a real estate developer and agent. I build homes and commercial projects, and I sell what I build. I also sell homes for people. I do a really great job at staging and marketing. I always get top dollar for my clients.
I’m also a professional actress and singer. I used to dance professionally as well. I’ve been in several movies and the ones I get recognized for the most are The Mistle-Tones with Tori Spelling, and The R.M., which is an older mormon-niche comedy. Currently I’m the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and I’m loving it.
Can you talk to us a bit about the role of luck?
Gosh, I believe luck plays so much of a role, but one has to be prepared for luck to find you. If luck finds you and you aren’t ready it’s worthless.
Fortune also favors the brave, the kind, and the bold. The older I get the more fearless I get. I’m also a lover of people and want to learn from everyone I meet. That doesn’t hurt.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://britanibateman.com
- Instagram: @britanibateman
- Facebook: @BritaniBateman
- LinkedIn: Britani Bateman
- Twitter: @BritaniBateman
- Youtube: @Britani_Bateman
Image Credits
Melinda Johnson Photography
Bravo (they’ve given me permission to use anything they send me)
