Actor Problems

It's the HOLIDAYS....

...has shit hit the fan yet?? 

If it hasn't? Cool. But if things are messy right now? It's time to acknowledge your feelings and normalize the messiness that comes with "the…

Today we bring on Chicago actress, Steppenwolf ensemble member, and someone who strives to  #BeThatLight for others - Celeste Cooper. 

Celeste M. Cooper is an actor, producer, community builder, ed…

Ever end a year feeling like "I didn't do enough"?? 

As creatives, we're really good at beating ourselves up & telling ourselves stories about why "I suck". 

As the year wraps up, let's discuss why t…

We're back for season 5!

And we're bringing back special guest Katy Chen Mazzara. 

Katy Chen Mazzara is a certified trauma-informed financial wellness coach and graduate of UC Berkeley’s Personal Fin…

I was stressed about the weather.

I was stressed about the late start time. 

I was stressed about the hills.

So.....how did it go?? 

After spending much of season 4 talking about how challenging it w…

(sorry) 

Yes. It's going to be hard. When we approach this acting thing with embracing of the hard, rather than the resistance to it - it gives us a new way of approaching the business where we might…

If you're wondering how to deal with rejection and stay positive in the face of adversity - this episode is for you. 

I brought on the Executive Director of the Julie Fund for Women's Cancer, Chery…

Today's special guest is the one and only, Brian Patacca. 

Brian helps actors get what they want without all the struggle. He’s helped 542 actors find representation and is even known as “The Repres…

Keeping it short and sweet this week....

If you're in a season where everything seems to be coming at you at once, yet nothing in your career feels like it's working or going to work....here's a pi…

When your routine is suddenly thrown out of whack - it can be stressful AF. 

There's a lot of uncertainty. Getting to the "other side" can feel insurmountable. How to make it easier?  Here's an exa…

Today's episode features SB Gamble. 

He's a videographer, director, and screenwriter who loves telling person stories. His films often explore the complex nature of relationships, and he believes tha…

Today's episode is an "ask me anything!"  We covered the following topics & questions...

• Any recommendations for online acting classes? 
• How do I know if my agency is a good one? 
• I can't stop cata…

"Well...that sucks."

The only thing worse than a setback is wondering "How the hell do I even climb back from this?" 

Whether it's from our personal life or professional career - either way, it sucks…

TFW you hear “no” and you feel like a failure

The only thing worse than getting a “no” is feeling like you suck as a human because of the no…

Sound extreme? Maybe. But if you’re an actor who feel…

Today we're bringing on an actor with a list of on camera and voice over credits, as well as the author or Acting in Chicago (now in its 4th edition) - Chris Agos. 

Connect with Chris (and check ou…

Changing reps? Moving to a new market? Or maybe you're parting ways with specific parts about the industry to make a shift into something new??  This week I'll share how to handle said change, what …

Today’s guest is actor’s memorization coach Joyce Hshieh. 

Joyce Hshieh is a trained actress and graduate of the BFA acting program of The Theatre School at DePaul University. She is also a 3-day cha…

Actor rejection. It's something that makes all of us stressed AF to one extent or another. 

So how do we deal with it when it's really defeating us?? 

While that answer is always going to be differen…

Today’s guest is actor and career coach Ajarae Coleman. 

Ajarae (she/her) is a Harvard-educated actress, producer, and career coach. Ajarae’s credits include SCANDAL, NCIS: NEW ORLEANS, I’M SORRY…

When we share a really big goal we have with friends or family, we usually get one of two reactions: They either super support us….or super *don’t*.

This week’s season premiere of season 4 will discu…