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Mindset

Feel Your Feelings to Move Forward in Your Acting Career

Facing the truth of how you REALLY feel right now is the only way you can shift and change in your acting career and life through these times. We tend to

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Branding & Marketing

Building Relationships and Promoting Yourself as an Actor Online

So.... how do you promote yourself and build relationships in a digital world? Your online presence and the way you correspond with folks online, speaks VOLUMES about who you are. Even

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What’s Your Relationship With Money?

I'm finding in the current state of our world, limiting beliefs are running rampant. My own limiting beliefs, as well as my clients, just feel front and center and more

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What’s Right for YOU?

It’s like the internet for actors just exploded. There are SOOOO many opportunities right now online for Zoom meetings, FB Live, Instagram Live, short film competitions, casting director generals,

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Which Category do You Fall Into? (plus a Branding exercise ☺️)

As a nation, as a world, we are grieving. When the stay at home orders came in and we watched as our entertainment industry shut down and started to realize the

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Mindset

Is it Selfish to be an Actor or Artist Right Now?

We are all experiencing the same thing... but very differently. Some people are angry, sad, productive, scared, joyful, creative...there is no right or wrong way to feel right now.

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Goals & Strategy

10 Tips to be Productive Working From Home

Well... for most of us actors and creatives, here we are in week 2 of working from home. I know for many of you, this is a new thing.

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10 Things to do as an Actor in our New Normal…

To say we as actors and freelancers are in a new normal with COVID-19 upon us is an understatement. The panic, sadness, frustration, fear, grief – it seems we’re on

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Actors… how are you? I mean, really… how are y Actors… how are you? I mean, really… how are you? I certainly don’t have to tell you that 2024 has been… shall we say, different. This led to a new saying in our industry, “Survive until 2025.” Here’s the thing… this isn’t new. We actors and artists have always been the ones to make it through, no matter what the industry or the world does. And we haven’t just survived before… we’ve thrived!✨ Why?? Because we’re creative, innovative, strong, powerful artists! To support you in making 2025 different, I’m hosting a FREE masterclass: Be Unstoppable: 3 Steps to Make 2025 Your Year. 💥 What would it feel like to step into 2025 with a clear, unstoppable plan? Join me and let’s make it happen! 💪🏻 Comment PLANNER for the invite! #workingactors #actorlifestyle #actorsofinstagram #actingcareer #careercoach #freeforactors
I certainly don’t have to tell you that 2024 has I certainly don’t have to tell you that 2024 has been… shall we say, different. This led to a new saying in our industry, “Survive until 2025.” I get it. The bounce back from the strikes has not been what we wanted at all, we’re still recovering from the pandemic, the election, and the world feels like it’s holding its collective breath every day. We’re all just tired. 😞 Here’s the thing… this isn’t new. We actors and artists have always been the ones to make it through, no matter what the industry or the world does. And we haven’t just survived before… we’ve thrived! ✨ Why?? Because we’re creative, innovative, strong, powerful artists! To support you to make 2025 different, I'm hosting a FREE masterclass… Be Unstoppable: 3 Steps To Make 2025 Your Year! In the class, you’ll: ✅ Stop letting outside forces drive your creative career goals. ✅ Reframe negative thinking to create belief and momentum. ✅ Reconnect to your why and focus on what you can control. ✅ Craft goals you can and will achieve with my BADASS Goal Setting System. ✅ Get the career you want without blaming the industry, the world, or yourself. If you’re ready to be UNSTOPPABLE then comment UNSTOPPABLE I can’t wait to share this class with you & see you flow into 2025 with a plan to thrive… not just survive. ❤️
I certainly don’t have to tell you that 2024 has I certainly don’t have to tell you that 2024 has been… shall we say, different. This led to a new saying in our industry, “Survive until 2025.” I get it. The bounce back from the strikes has not been what we wanted at all, we’re still recovering from the pandemic, the election, and the world feels like it’s holding its collective breath every day. We’re all just tired. 😞 Here’s the thing… this isn’t new. We actors and artists have always been the ones to make it through, no matter what the industry or the world does. And we haven’t just survived before… we’ve thrived! ✨ Why?? Because we’re creative, innovative, strong, powerful artists! To support you to make 2025 different, I'm hosting a FREE masterclass… Be Unstoppable: 3 Steps To Make 2025 Your Year! In the class, you’ll: ✅ Stop letting outside forces drive your creative career goals. ✅ Reframe negative thinking to create belief and momentum. ✅ Reconnect to your why and focus on what you can control. ✅ Craft goals you can and will achieve with my BADASS Goal Setting System. ✅ Get the career you want without blaming the industry, the world, or yourself. If you’re ready to be UNSTOPPABLE then comment UNSTOPPABLE I can’t wait to share this class with you & see you flow into 2025 with a plan to thrive… not just survive. ❤️
I certainly don’t have to tell you that 2024 has I certainly don’t have to tell you that 2024 has been… shall we say, different. This led to a new saying in our industry, “Survive until 2025.” I get it. The bounce back from the strikes has not been what we wanted at all, we’re still recovering from the pandemic, the election, and the world feels like it’s holding its collective breath every day. We’re all just tired. 😞 Here’s the thing… this isn’t new. We actors and artists have always been the ones to make it through, no matter what the industry or the world does. And we haven’t just survived before… we’ve thrived! ✨ Why?? Because we’re creative, innovative, strong, powerful artists! To support you to make 2025 different, I'm hosting a FREE masterclass… Be Unstoppable: 3 Steps To Make 2025 Your Year! In the class, you’ll: ✅ Stop letting outside forces drive your creative career goals. ✅ Reframe negative thinking to create belief and momentum. ✅ Reconnect to your why and focus on what you can control. ✅ Craft goals you can and will achieve with my BADASS Goal Setting System. ✅ Get the career you want without blaming the industry, the world, or yourself. If you’re ready to be UNSTOPPABLE then comment UNSTOPPABLE I can’t wait to share this class with you & see you flow into 2025 with a plan to thrive… not just survive. ❤️
Are Your Old Money Stories Holding You Back From M Are Your Old Money Stories Holding You Back From Making the Money You Desire as an Actor with Katy Chen Mazzara   Katy is a certified trauma-informed financial wellness coach and graduate of UC Berkeley’s Personal Financial Planning Program. As a former freelance TV producer, Katy understands the balance between dreaming and doing. She helps creative freelancers and entrepreneurs release traumas and fears so they can find emotional and financial freedom.   In this chat we discussed…   ·      Dealing with Money Blocks when trying to take care of your money stuff... ·      Can you can make money doing what you love? ·      What we think self-worth is vs. what it really is... ·      How do you build your self-worth? ·      How to deal with an inconsistent income and avoid feast or famine mode.   Katy is hosting a FREE workshop – Financial Freedom Formula on Dec 8th, 11th or 13th.   The link is in my bio to RSVP!
How to Apply my top 5 Secrets 👇🏻 1. Treat Y How to Apply my top 5 Secrets 👇🏻 1. Treat Your Career Like a Business 🤗 Shift from a "starving artist" mindset to a CEO mindset. Learn and implement business principles to create consistent success. 2. Build a Personal Brand 🥰 Your brand isn't a "type"—it's a reflection of your authentic self. Distill your unique value and communicate it to the industry clearly to stand out. 3. Set BADASS, Aligned Goals 🤯 Use the BADASS Goal Setting System to prioritize and break down your vision into actionable steps. Clarity and structure are key. 4. Leverage Systems and Structures 😌 Implement replicable systems for marketing, productivity, and relationship-building to reduce chaos and stay on track. 5. Overcome Limiting Beliefs ❤️‍🩹 Recognize and reframe self-sabotaging thoughts. Develop a growth mindset to embrace risk, handle rejection, and stay resilient. If you’re ready to get back in the driver's seat of your creative career, check out my free Masterclass that will teach you just how to do it. Comment PLANNER for more info! ❤️‍🔥 #actorsofinstagram #workingactors #actorlifestyle #actorlife #freeforactors #actingcareer #toolsforactors
🔑 Here are my 3 essential rules for actors and 🔑 Here are my 3 essential rules for actors and artists: ✨ Success in the creative world isn’t about waiting for luck—it’s about having the right rules in place to make it inevitable. 🎭 1️⃣ The Rule of Planning: Take control of your career with a strategic, actionable plan. No more being at the mercy of the industry. 2️⃣ The Rule of Non-Attachment: Detach from the outcome. Trust in your plan, work it, and let go. 3️⃣ The Rule of Assessment: Adapt and evolve. Use data to adjust your plan and ensure every move aligns with your goals. 📅 Ready to dive deeper? I’m hosting a FREE masterclass designed to help you become truly unstoppable in your creative journey! 💬 Comment PLANNER below for early access! In the class, you’ll: ✅ Stop letting outside forces drive your creative career goals. ✅ Reframe negative thinking to create belief and momentum. ✅ Reconnect to your why and focus on what you can control. ✅ Craft goals you can and will achieve with my BADASS Goal Setting System. ✅ Get the career you want without blaming the industry, the world, or yourself. If you’re ready to be UNSTOPPABLE then comment PLANNER #workingactors #actorsofinstagram #careermanagement #actingcareer #actorgoals #actorhustle
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: ✅  What REALLY is an actor newsletter and how to do it right ✅  How to handle negativity and mean comments on social media ✅ My top (recent) self-tape tip ✅ How to jump back in when you haven’t posted on social media in awhile ✅ There are 6 weeks left of the year - what does that mean! 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!
Want steps to shed these excuses? "My Talent Will Want steps to shed these excuses? "My Talent Will Be Enough” 1. Recognize that talent alone doesn't open doors and be willing to implement systems for branding, marketing, and networking to get known. 2. Take control of how you present yourself and learn to communicate your unique value to the industry. 🤩 3. Build a personal branding system to clarify your unique selling points. 4. Learn business fundamentals and apply them to your acting career. 💰 5. Create visibility strategies to ensure people know about you and your talent. "I can't have a lucrative career and artistic integrity." 1. Embrace that financial success and artistic fulfillment are not mutually exclusive. 💯 2. Know that being strategic and organized in your career doesn’t dilute your art but amplifies opportunities to create impactful work. 3. Set goals that align with both your financial and artistic visions. ✨️ 4. Use goal-setting systems and career assessments to balance your creative and commercial pursuits. "I'm not good at business and don't know what to do". 1. Shift your mindset to view business skills as learnable. Success in acting requires mastering the business side of your career and you CAN learn it! 2. Implement structures and routines for networking, goal setting, and relationship management. 👏🏻 3. Simplify business tasks by using tools and systems designed for actors, such as The Actor’s Think Tank and @TheActorsOffice. 4. Learn time management skills and how to prioritize your tasks and projects. 5. Understand marketing and pitching strategies to open doors. 🚪 Bottom line: You can buy into your excuses or take ownership of your career. 👀 What will you choose? #workingactors #foractors #actorsofinstagram
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