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Ep13: Two Powerful Phrases to Challenge Your Thoughts
In this episode, I teach you why you need to develop the habit of challenging your thoughts, and two simple, powerful phrases/questions to help you with this process – "What if" and "So what". Give it a listen, and please leave a 5-star review if yo
Ep12: Becoming a Well-Rounded Artist with Lauren Sowa
In this episode, I invited award-winning actor & filmmaker Lauren Sowa for a discussion on finding communities, handling stress, our favorite credits and experiences, as well as how learning on set helps you become a more well-rounded, 3D artist and h
Ep11: What Can You Do to Help Alleviate the Fear with Casting Director Jeffrey Dreisbach
Hey! I was very lucky to have invited casting director Jeffrey Dreisbach from McCorkle Casting for a guest episode. We talked about having fun in self-tape auditions, working in the show business, interesting casting stories, talents VS careers, and of co
Ep10: Creatives & Money with Cynthia Frunzi
In this episode, I chatted with my mortgage broker Cynthia Frunzi on money: money mindset, debt, investing, and money mistakes (especially among creatives) Give it a listen, and please leave a 5-star review if you like the show! FREE GIFT: 7 Questions to
Ep9: Trauma, Imposter Syndrome, and Celebration
In this episode, I share my insights about trauma, imposter syndrome, and the most effective way to embrace it: Celebration. I introduce ways to reframe trauma, look at imposter syndrome with a loving eye, and practice celebration & gratitude. T
Ep8: Serve the Big Picture with Visual Artist Nathalie Tierce
In this episode, I interviewed visual artist Nathalie Tierce about her work as a scenic designer for film/TV, colors and emotions, as well as balancing motherhood and her career as an artist. The common thread is "Serve the Big Picture"-in work, and in l
Ep7: How to Make A Living Creatively with Jim Jermanok
In this episode, I have the pleasure to invite Jim Jermanok to talk about networking in the entertainment industry and some of the biggest mistakes artists make. Give it a listen, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star review if you like the show! FREE GIFT:
Ep6: Beyond the Camera: A Conversation with VFX producer Zach Hamelton
In this episode, award-winning VFX producer Zach Hamelton shares his journey of making a career in the film/tv industry, a cupcake business venture in his early years, and helpful tips for early-caree
Ep5: How to Really Let Go
In this episode, I talk about how to REALLY let go, which means you let go without holding onto any residual energy or thoughts. Here's a three-question framework to guide you through this process: * What do I want? * What serves me? * What am I
Ep4: Fear, Control and Creativity
In this episode, I start with a recent experience of my pup Lucy's first audition, and go on to talk about: * How we react to stressful or fearful situations * How expectations put us in "fight or flight" mode * How fear and control zap creativity