Hey guys!! In this episode, I go through the importance of INVESTING IN YOURSELF and why it's so important to get coaching and take classes! I also talk about what to look for in an acting coach and class and what to run away from! Interested i

Road to Representation Update and Listener Questions!

Nov 21st, 2019 30m 21s

GUYS! I just launched my first Road to Representation to agents and managers and holy moly! It is going so well!!! Listen to this episode to hear all about it and see if it is right for you when I launch in 2020! Also - listener questions and m

#146 - Just Get Started Already! My Conversation with Laney from Life is But a Dish

Nov 6th, 2019 50m 37s

Have you ever struggled with JUST STARTING THE THING?? Join me and Laney from Life is But a Dish in our honest conversation about the hard parts of taking risks. We cover fear of others judging us, how to get better even when you think you suck

#145 - Mindset And Rejection - My Talk At Brighton Hall School

Oct 30th, 2019 1h 8m

This episode, I'm joined by a room of child actors and their parents at the Brighton Talks: Seminars for Young Performers. I know that social media and talking to other parents in the waiting room can make it seem like everyone else has it all

#144 - Stop What You're Doing And Focus Like A Boss

Oct 17th, 2019 34m 14s

I know what it's like being a creative, our minds are 50 different places all at once. Last week's episode was all about how to start, now it's time to talk about how to stay focused. In this episode, I give you my tips on how to keep your head

#143 - For All New Actors: Here Is How To Get Started!

Oct 2nd, 2019 35m 5s

The more time you sit on the idea of wanting to start instead of taking action, the harder it gets! Think of this episode as your blueprint for this business. It can get so frustrating scrolling through tons of google articles just looking for

#142 - What Parents Of Child Actors Wish They Knew When They Started

Sep 11th, 2019 33m 18s

I went straight to the source on this one! I posted in my Facebook group and on Instagram and asked: "if you guys had to come up with some things that you wish someone told you when you started this business for your child what would they be"?

#141 - Talent Manager Chelsea Streano On Celebrating The Small Victories

Aug 28th, 2019 1h 6m

This interview with talent manager Chelsea Streano is AMAZING! So many golden nuggets for you guys! We talk about who in the youth world would benefit from a manager, when you know it's time to find a manager, parental red flags, and what catch

#140 - How To Know If You Should Quit

Aug 17th, 2019 18m 11s

I didn't plan on releasing a podcast this week! If you've been following my stories on Instagram, you know that my life has been so overwhelming lately! And with that being said, I'm going to talk about how to know if you should quit. Quitting

#139 - Why Hearing NO Is A Good Thing

Aug 7th, 2019 23m 29s

This episode is a bit of a rant! It's full of all the things that I wish someone told me at the beginning of my journey. I dig deep into understanding why hearing "no" is a good thing, and how not letting the rejection tear you down is essentia

#138 - Talent Agent Reagan Wallace And The Journey Of This Business

Jul 31st, 2019 1h 3m

Reagan Wallace has been an agent at the agency Coast to Coast in Los Angeles for 16 years! She's so passionate about her work and has represented some HUGE actors throughout their careers. She has tons of fantastic tips for you guys, and I know

#137 - Top 10 Mistakes YOU Are Making In Your Auditions!

Jul 24th, 2019 24m 48s

Auditions! We all know they can either hit or miss, so today I'm going to share 10 mistakes that you can avoid! Some of the things I mention are: the two things you ALWAYS need to bring with you to your audition, not understanding your material

#136 - Raising a Child Actor in a Healthy Way, My Conversation With Therapist Valerie Sadon

Jul 17th, 2019 1h

Today I interview one of my best friends, licensed social worker, and therapist, Valerie Sadon. We talk all about parenting child actors, how to help your kids handle rejection, their self-worth, and the ups and downs of becoming an actor. To g

#135 - Interview with Jenn Chapman, Parent of Child Actor

Jul 10th, 2019 1h 13m

This episode was one of my favorites to record! Jenn Chapman is a dream parent of a child actor! Her child was one of the first that I started working with. We talk about her journey as a mother of a child actor, how she and her husband create

#134 - Interview With Talent Manager Annet McCroskey

Jul 3rd, 2019 1h 6m

In this episode I interview manager Annet McCroskey, she owns the management company Artistic Endeavors. She is a powerhouse who knows exactly what she wants and works hard to get it for her clients! I could've talked to her for hours! This int

#133 - 10 Takeaways From My Trip To Louisiana

Jun 26th, 2019 32m 14s

I'm so excited for this episode! I recently traveled to Louisiana for work, & I'm sharing with you guys all of the amazing things I took away from this trip that I think are super applicable for actors like you! Things like being out of your co

#132 - Interview with Talent Manager Nikki Mincks

Jun 19th, 2019 59m 9s

This is the interview you've ALL been waiting for! I have talent manager, Nikki Mincks on this episode talking all about her experience, how she became a manager, what she looks for in a client, things she doesn't want to see from a client, wha

#131 - A Behind The Scenes Look Into Dana's Life

Jun 12th, 2019 42m 46s

We have a very special episode for you guys in honor of my birthday (June 11th)! My husband, Lance, and I talk off the cuff about all things life, Hollywood, and Dana! I ask him questions like "what's the craziest thing you've ever filmed?" and

#130 - The Fine Line Between Sharing and Bragging

Jun 5th, 2019 20m 42s

Listen, the hard truth is, part of being an actor is being a public figure, and I know it can be tough to stay relevant in this social media driven world that we live in. We can feel like we have to constantly be showing all of our wins and the

#129 - Tips For Planning An Extended Stay In LA

May 29th, 2019 30m 40s

You asked for it; you got it! This episode has been frequently requested, and I thought it was time to deliver. Being that I was born and raised here in LA, and lived just off Melrose, I knew I had some golden nuggets for you guys! Here's what

#128 - All About Improv with Courtney Kamen

May 22nd, 2019 29m 23s

During my interview with Courtney Kamen, a Second City graduate, improv workshop teacher, and personal friend, we talk all about what improv can do for you and your kids. You may be thinking "I'm not a comedic actor, so I don't need improv," bu

#127 - All About Headshots with Headshot Photographer Tamara Tihanyi

May 15th, 2019 37m 31s

One of the major topics I get asked about as an acting coach is ALL about headshots. And the one thing you NEED to know about headshots is: if you don’t have an incredible headshot, you’re wasting your time. In this episode, I interview THE top

#126 - Schooling and Speech Therapy! Jason Shine, Lead Teacher at Brighton Hall and Speech Therapist Elizabeth Oakley

May 8th, 2019 1h 3m

So looking forward for you all to listen to this double interview episode filled with SUPER IMPORTANT info for actors! My first guest is Jason Shine, the lead teacher for independent study school Brighton Hall, and we discuss the pros and cons

#125 - SELF TAPE 101 with Your Audition Friend, Mara Klein

May 1st, 2019 50m 14s

Questions about Self Tapes? Well, look no further because they are all answered here! Mastering the self tape is essential for every actor now, and there is no better way to learn than hearing from a Self Tape Expert, Mara Klein. Mara is an act

#124 - That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

Apr 24th, 2019 1h 6m

If you're listening to this, that means you like podcasts, which is why this crossover episode will be great for you. In this episode, I talk to actress, entrepreneur and mom Alyshia Ochse, host of That One Audition podcast. I tell her all abou