In this podcast, I explore the fascinating world of animal archetypes – think fox, bunny, cat, and deer – and how they relate to our personal identity, especially in the realm of acting -- more specifically how we create a personal brand around

57 | Late Bloomers Shine Brightest: Starting an Acting Career After 40

9 days ago 18m 47s

This is for anyone over 40 who’s ever felt like they missed the boat on their acting dreams. Look, it’s never too late, and I'm here to show you why and how to make your move. I'm sharing everything—my personal journey of jumping back into acti

56 | From Invisible to In-Demand: An Actor's Masterclass

23 days ago 2h 7m

Unlock the secrets to transforming your acting career with our masterclass, "From Invisible to In-Demand: An Actor's Blueprint." Dive into a comprehensive journey designed for actors who are ready to take control of their careers. Discover prac

55 | Empowering Actors: Mastering Marketing and Branding with Sarah Matsui Colby

Apr 10th, 2024 44m 16s

In today's talk, I got to hang out with Sarah Matsui Colby. She's not just any actor; she's also a whiz at marketing for folks like us. Sarah's from Sacramento, California, and she's got this knack for making actors shine with stuff like person

54 | The Actor's Mindset Reset - Part 3

Apr 3rd, 2024 6m 24s

Unlock Your Acting Career: My Final Tips for Mindset MasteryWelcome back to the grand finale of our three-part series on reshaping your actor's mindset! In this last episode, I'm diving deep into how you can finally conquer those stubborn lim

53 | The Actors' Mindset Reset Part 2

Mar 27th, 2024 22m 10s

This is Part 2 to the Actor's Mindset Reset so if you haven't already seen it, make sure to check out Part 1 where you'll learn the first step in changing your beliefs so you can actually get what you want. Part 1: https://youtu.be/PEes2N-TH-

52 | The Actors' Mindset Reset - Part 1

Mar 23rd, 2024 13m 34s

In this first part of our three-part journey into resetting our mindset as actors, I'm diving deep into something that's close to my heart: the critical role of dismantling limiting beliefs that hold us back in our acting careers. You see, what

51 | I Restarted My Acting Career When I Was 47

Mar 6th, 2024 16m 2s

In this episode, I dive into my personal journey of rediscovering acting after a 16-year hiatus. Becoming a mother shifted my priorities and led me down various creative paths, from blogging to painting, and even into jewelry and interior desig

50 | What the Hell is Branding for Actors, Anyway?

Feb 28th, 2024 59m 43s

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49 | Why Every Actor Needs to Follow Their North Star

Feb 21st, 2024 6m 59s

Defining Your Career Path: Acting Strategies & Understanding Your Energetic SignatureThis is how to set precise career goals, identify your 'energetic signature', and understand how you are perceived in the industry. It's really important to

48 | I'm a Guest on Superfan Attraction with Diane Foy

Feb 14th, 2024 45m 39s

47 | Don't Let Your "Yes Year" Become Your Entire Career

Feb 7th, 2024 12m 35s

Hey, let's dive into something that hits close to home for a lot of us in the acting biz. You know how sometimes it feels like you're just shouting into the void, trying to get noticed? Yeah, been there. So, we're gonna tackle all those gnarly

46 | A Working American Actor in Europe

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45 | I'm a Guest on The Acting Out Podcast

Jan 17th, 2024 42m 5s

This episode is a little different. Today, I'm the guest on Kiersten Natis's podcast, Acting Out. Kiersten asked a lot of great questions and quickly got to the bottom of some of my favorite things about acting and being an actor. ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽

44 | Find Your Flow with Masha Kay

Jan 11th, 2024 55m 33s

This week on Act Bold I sat down with Masha Kay who is a nervous system and breath work coach who specializes in helping people find their flow. I had actually heard Masha speaking on another podcast completely unrelated to acting but found tha

43 | How to Create a One Person Show

Jan 10th, 2024 45m 46s

On this episode of Act Bold, I dive into an incredibly inspiring conversation with New York actress Dahjn Marie Gomez. She's hitting the road with her powerful one-woman show, "I Am Not a Monolith," which explores what it means to be both Afric

42 | John Frank Levey on being 'Right for The Role'

Jan 3rd, 2024 50m 24s

In this episode of Act Bold, I talk with John Frank Levy, a four-time Emmy award-winning casting director, whose recent book, Right for the Role, tells the tale of his long and storied career. John has been influential in shaping our culture by

41 | How to Network Effectively at Film Markets

Dec 27th, 2023 59m 45s

In this episode of Act Bold, I had a fantastic chat with Abby Tozer. She's an incredibly talented actress, producer, and filmmaker. While Abby definitely has a lot going on, what interested me most was how she leveraged a seat at one of the big

40 | How I Started My Acting Career from Nothing

Dec 20th, 2023 14m 41s

In this video, I share my personal journey of relaunching my acting career after a 16 year hiatus when I was 47 years old. I didn't have any current material for my showreel or any industry contacts, but I still managed to become a working acto

39 | Actors: Avoid These 8 Common Mistakes

Dec 13th, 2023 37m 58s

In this episode, I'm shedding light on the whole idea of 'blind spots' in an actor's career– you know, those tricky areas in an actor's journey that might be silently holding them back. We're breaking down the 8 most common mistakes actors make

38 | Actors: This Blindspot Will Keep You From Succeeding

Dec 6th, 2023 9m 36s

In this week's episode of Act Bold, despite battling a bit of laryngitis, I'm taking on a topic that's crucial for every actor: 'Readiness'. Or rather using “not being ready” as a reason for not moving forward. I’m going to dissect that.I br

37 | The Do's and Don't for Networking as an Actor - This Actor's Success Story

Dec 5th, 2023 47m 17s

In this episode of Act Bold, I had a fantastic conversation with Seumas Sargent, an actor, and a friend who is killing it at the moment. Seumas shared his journey, starting from his time with the Blue Man Group to his current success in acting.

36 | The ONE THING You Need to Level Up Your Career

Nov 22nd, 2023 9m 7s

In this episode, I'm tackling one of the biggest myths in our industry head-on: the idea that an acting career is all about luck. You know the saying - maybe you'll get lucky, maybe you won't. But I'm here to tell you, there's a powerful factor

35 | How to Get Superfans, A Conversation with Branding and PR Coach, Diane Foy

Nov 14th, 2023 42m 40s

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Diane Foy, a personal branding specialist, on my podcast. Diane's background is pretty diverse; she started as a photographer and makeup artist before becoming a trusted PR coach for creatives from v

34 | Commercial Casting Chronicles: A Conversation with Europe's Casting Queen, Karolina Matheis

Nov 8th, 2023 1h

In this chat with Karolina Matheis, the brain behind Mathies Premium Casting Agency in Berlin, we dove into her transition from a music gig at Rolling Stone Magazine to the casting world. It's fascinating how her quest for something more fittin