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The actor that takes ONE step forward and TWO steps back…

Does your career in acting ever feel like its one step forward and two steps back? Too much ebb and flow? Without enough flow? Avoid the spiral down with these 5 steps to stay the course when you feel a bit defeated.

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Are you giving yourself permission? 👇🏻 I ha Are you giving yourself permission? 👇🏻 I had to share Joseph’s words with you. 💕It’s all about giving yourself permission. We tend to look for permission and validation outside of ourselves, but that never sticks. ✨️What’s so powerful about Joseph’s experience in the Dare to Be Unstoppable course is he now lives in possibility. What a gift he gave himself. From there great things will ALWAYS happen. It’s inevitable. 📌Are you living in possibility? Are you giving yourself permission to do what you really want to do? Are you in action daily with joy and ease to get what you want? If not, the other side of that is lack, playing it safe and self-sabotage. 🔥If you’re ready to make change today- type 4STEPS in the comments and we’ll send you our free guide, 4 Steps to Stop the Self-Sabotage. 👀 . . . #actorsofinstagram #actorhustle #endthehustle #theactorsthinktank #actingcareer #actorproblems #actresslife #actingclass #actinglife #performerlife #followyourdreams #actorlifestyle #nyactor #laactor #atlantaactors #lifeofanactor #actorslife🎬
3 game-changers to boost your acting career now: 3 game-changers to boost your acting career now: 1️⃣ Check in with Your Brand: Are your current materials and auditions reflecting the kinds of characters you want to be playing? 2️⃣ Nurture Industry Relationships: Stay connected with the people who matter. A simple email check-in can go a long way! 3️⃣ Master Self-Tapes: Even if you don’t have any auditions currently, find a piece that you’d have fun working on and practice those self tape skills. Especially if they’re not your favorite. You may be able to optimize your setup and take down time ;) Use every moment to your advantage, and remember, you’re building the foundation for your success! 💪✨ #ActorLife #BeUnstoppable #ActorTips
What makes you get up every day to pursue your dre What makes you get up every day to pursue your dreams? 🤔 Or get on all those Zoom calls/meetings/auditions? Or deal with rejection on a nearly constant basis? If you can’t state this clearly, chances are good you haven’t taken the time to specify what it is you deeply desire in your career. 🎯 If you don’t get clear on what you want, here’s what can happen. 📌1.You live in obligation. I should do this self-tape challenge. I should be watching every Instagram Live. I should be working out every day. Shoulding on yourself is very messy. 📌2. You live in FOMO. Fear of missing out runs rampant in our industry! Do you feel pulled in so many directions? Always wanting to take every class you see? Or attend every event because you don’t want to miss out? Should-ing and FOMO can be solved by one quick fix- You get to remember your why! It’s the difference between knowing what you MUST do not what you SHOULD do! ✨️How do you remember your why? Tap back into your big vision - what you deeply desire in your career and in your life. You must know what you want and where you’re going in order to navigate the day-to-day of your life and career. How do you know what to do if you haven’t figured out where you really want to go? So, it’s vital to tap back into what you REALLY want in your career. 💖 Then you get to give your vision a structure or FOMO will take over. 🔥I invite you to: Brainstorm or journal on where you want to be in one month, two months, six months, one year, two years, five years, 10 years, and 20 years. Be as specific as possible about what you want and where you want to be. And look, this gets to be fun! 🥰 It’s your vision for your career and life. You wouldn’t start a road trip without knowing a tentative drive. Why would you make career decisions without giving it shape and a destination? Tap back into your why and this will all become clear. And the FOMO will be gone. 💞 #actorsofinstagram #workingactors #fomo #actormindset #mindsettipsforactors
Doing this leveled up my actor marketing… ✨Ad Doing this leveled up my actor marketing… ✨Add Production Stills and BTS photos: Of course have some of your headshots, but show people that you are working and moving & shaking! Take screenshots from projects and scenes to upload, as well as any photos at events or behind the scenes. ✨Make Your IMDb Bio Stand Out: Write a bio that’s real and reflects who you are as an artist. Let your journey and brand shine through. ✨Add Your Reels and Clips: This is a business of show don’t tell. Make sure your latest reel is on your profile or any other clips you want people to see. ✨Use IMDb Pro to Build Connections: Tap into IMDb Pro to create lists, connect with industry pros and boost your profile’s visibility. ✨Don’t Use a Headshot as your Main Photo: Use your main photo to show you on the red carpet or an editorial shot to show your personality. #ActorInsider #IMDb #workingactors #actornetworking #actormarketing #branding
Every time we hesitate, our passion fades a little Every time we hesitate, our passion fades a little. The journey to being unstoppable starts with each step forward—fear and all. 💪🌟 #DareToBeUnstoppable #ActorLife #EmbraceTheJourney
Coaching & Coffee Hour - REPLAY! The 1st and 3rd Coaching & Coffee Hour - REPLAY! The 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month at 10am PT, I hop on Instagram and answer your questions about your career in this LIVE Coaching & Coffee Hour. Why? This is not a go-it-alone business. You get to have a community you trust. Join LIVE next time @actorinsider In this session we chatted about: ✅ How to choose the best audiobook samples. ✅ How to decide what events are the best ones to go to and HOW to make the most of them ✅ Specificity of headshots and what being specific does for your career ✅ The marketing tools I’m tweaking and why ✅ I was asked what are the top 3 things I’ve learned that have meant most to me on my journey….we got deep. 🥰 And more! If you missed it live, ask any questions you have in the comments below.❤️ --- Wanting more support in your career? Start by taking my QUIZ - What’s your Acting Biz SuperPower? Write Quiz in the comments and I’ll DM you ASAP!
Here are the 3 Rules I live… ✨️Rule #1 Stop Here are the 3 Rules I live… ✨️Rule #1 Stop Giving Your Power Away It is not your agents career or your managers career, it is YOURS! Stop taking yourself out of the equation in your life, by giving other people in this industry the power. No one else can define you and hand you the trajectory of your career. That is up to you! Take ownership of your career and own your value! ✨️Rule #2 Stop being Vague Be specific about who you are and what stories you tell. Don’t let vagueness keep people at a distance because they can’t get an understanding of who you are. A confused mind will always say no. Be specific in who you are and what you want. ✨️Rule #3 Stop Playing it Safe The human brain is hardwired to protect you and keep you safe. That means you’re prone to stay in your comfort zone. You must allow yourself to take risks and put yourself out there in a new and creative way. Allow yourself to SHINE! ❤️‍🔥What are some Rules you Live by? #workingactors #actorlifestyle #actorsofinstagram
Open for 5 Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Rejection Open for 5 Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Rejection by shifting your mindset. Let’s get right to it - you will face rejection in your acting career. That’s just the truth. It’s vital to be able to shift your mindset into one of abundance and not lack. So how can you overcome fear of rejection? 💫Know that it’s not personal. Even though it seems like it’s personal, it never is. Getting clear on who you are, your value system, and your worth as an artist is vital to not take things personally. 💫Every “NO” is one step closer to a “YES” Rejection is a temporary setback. It actually carves out the space to call in the YESES! 💫You’re not a failure if your career isn’t where you thought it’d be. Your productivity or perceived successes does not equal your worth. We’re always striving for that next level in our acting careers. That’s a fact. ✨️ Make sure to also focus on what you HAVE accomplished, not just what you WANT to accomplish. 💫Don’t fixate on WHY you were rejected. There are so many reasons why you may be passed on for a role. You could look too similar to another actor, you could have a quality that draws attention to you rather than the lead, you could be so perfect for a project that casting knows is down the pike and if you get this one you’ll miss that one. ✨️ The WHY doesn’t matter. What matters is you’re in the game. 💫Everyone, and I mean everyone, has been rejected in this industry at some point in time. Think of it as an even emotional playing field…though it does feel a bit like hazing at times. 😊 EVERYONE has been rejected. Multiple times! Think of how many KNOWN actors pursued this career for decades before landing that one role that shot them into the spotlight. #actorsofinstagram #workingactors #actorlifestyle #freeforactors #actorlife
Want to steal my proven self-tape recording method Want to steal my proven self-tape recording method I used to book roles with networks like Netflix, Hulu, and my most recent booking at FOX? Aside from my acting, here are the 4 things I focus on to set myself up for callbacks and bookings: 1️⃣ Script placement I do my best to be off book as best I can as it allows me to feel freer and more spontaneous. AND I want to make sure the script is there if I need it. I use a computer table that I can raise up and down that even allows me to prop the script at an angle. It’s right in front of me so I can scoop my eyes down and pick up a line if and when I need it. Never hold the script! It breaks the illusion. I’m also exploring the teleprompter route for longer scripts ;) 2️⃣ Eyelines Speaking of illusion, I set my eyelines before recording so I know who I’m talking to and where to look. It makes the scene feel more real to me as opposed to just using my reader’s eyes. 3️⃣ Lighting Before shooting, I make sure the lighting is on point and my eyes are the focus. I have marks on the floor for where I always set my 3 point lighting, that way I’m not recreating the wheel. 4️⃣ Clothes After breaking down the script, I decide on my outfit. What can give the essence and vibe of the character without feeling too costume-y. It helps me understand who the character is and their POV and psychology before choosing an outfit so I’m not making it generic. Comment “Tools” to find all the tools you’ll need as an actor. #workingactors #actorlifestyle #actorsofinstagram #actingcareer #toolsforactors
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