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5 Steps to Slow Down and Stop the Stress

Actor, do you feel tired? Feel like you never have any time? Feel like something gets to shift but you don't know what or how? I get it.

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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
👇🏻 Here are 5 mantras for actors that I use 👇🏻 Here are 5 mantras for actors that I use and love I can’t live without my morning meditation. It helps keep me centered and calm. I also love mantras when I feel my brain wanting to spiral in a negative direction. ✨️I am open to new experiences Our lives shape the art that we create. Being open to new and exciting things can deepen your connection both to yourself and your craft. ✨️I am worthy of telling stories If you’ve got a voice, then we want to hear it. You deserve to share your stories with the world. Never let anyone tell you different. ✨️I deserve to make a living from my art Artists deserve the money they make. We’ve seen a lot of discourse during this strike from the general public telling us to “get a real job,” or “learn to code.” Art is a real job, and you deserve to make money from the emotional and creative labor that you put into your work. ✨️I play in every audition and share who I am Sometimes building a character for an audition or for work can turn into a rigid, need to get it done, need to book this! There is so much room to play and show casting who you are. Embrace that, your talent, and your POV. ✨️I’m exactly on track for where I desire to be It’s easy to fall into the compare and despair game of this industry. You’re not meant to compare your work or progress to others. You are on the path you’re meant to be on, and your timeline is perfect for you. ❤️‍🔥 Follow for more #actorsofinstagram #workingactors #actorlifestyle #freeforactors #actorlife
Want to know what happens in the community? Want Want to know what happens in the community? Want to see yourself featured in our monthly wins and breakthroughs? Join The Actor’s Workspace today! Comment TAW for the link to join ;) #actorsofinstagram #workingactors #actorlifestyle #freeforactors #actorlife
But how do you follow up? 🤔 1. Have clear and But how do you follow up? 🤔 1. Have clear and concise subject lines. 2. Be specific. Mentioned something you learned about them in your follow-up message. 3. If you don’t hear after the first attempt, follow up in five to seven days. 4. Follow for more 😉 #actorsofinstagram #workingactors #actorlifestyle #freeforactors #actorlife #relatable #actornetworking
You didn’t choose to be an actor because it was You didn’t choose to be an actor because it was comfortable. ⬇️ Yet, I see so many actors resist when things start to feel challenging or uncomfortable. ✨ Do you think it was comfortable for Steven Spielberg to sneak onto the Universal lot when he was a teenager? Do you think Elizabeth Banks was comfortable when she wrote a letter to director Gary Ross that she wanted to play Effie Trinket in the “Hunger Games” series. 👀 Do you think it was comfortable for Hilary Swank to live out of a car and then an empty apartment before landing roles? My dear actor friend, you get to be comfortably uncomfortable! Move through your resistance. Move through those feelings of discomfort. It all will pass. 💕 Your vision and talent is FAR bigger than what a little discomfort will cause you. So what will you choose? #workingactors #actorlifestyle #actorsofinstagram
Want results like these? ⬇️ Helping actors fi Want results like these? ⬇️ Helping actors find clarity and specificity fuels my freakin’ soul. Honing in on your why, your stories, your brand (stay with me, don’t bail out at the word brand) is what creates results like these. ❤️‍🔥AND you can achieve them too. All it takes is some clarity, a nudge of guidance, and A LOT of your passion and willingness. The acting business is all about YOUR business, and you are the face of your business! The work to build your business doesn’t have to feel like a drag. It doesn’t have to be confusing. And it doesn’t have to break your bank. Goodness knows groceries are doing a fine job of that on their own… 💕Want to see what a little bit of your focus and a little nudge from me can do for your career? Follow for more… #actorsofinstagram #workingactors #actorlifestyle #freeforactors #actorlife
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