careeractivate

When is the right time to join SAG-AFTRA? This is a golden question for all actors! Before I moved to LA I was given all sorts of mixed opinions on when I should join the union. The nuanced titles were also a bit confusing from being Non-Union vs SAG-Eligible vs SAG-AFTRA member. This blog will […] Read More

How is your pre-audition mindset? You get an email from your agent with a “big” audition. What is the first thing you feel?  BE HONEST! Recently I got an audition for a recurring role on my favorite show!  Truthfully, the first thing I felt was fear and a massive lurch in my stomach. I’ve blogged […] Read More

How to Build + Maintain a Strong Relationship with Your Reps  Strong relationships are the key to getting to the next level  No matter where you are in your career, strong relationships are the key to getting to the next level.  Yet, many actors don’t invest energy into cultivating a deeper connection with their reps. […] Read More

Conquering the “I’ll never be good enough” thoughts A recovering perfectionist’s words on Imposter Syndrome A lot of us run around thinking that we’re talented and hardworking. Strike that: we know it! We pound the pavement, take classes, stay up-to-date with current industry news and build up contacts like the yellow pages (is that still […] Read More

How to avoid waiting room mind games at your next audition How do you feel when you’re in the audition waiting room? Do you feel calm and relaxed? Or do you feel stressed and nervous? Maybe you feel excited? Or perhaps you rotate through all those feelings? If you feel great about your pre-game, waiting […] Read More

WHOA! You just attended a film festival and saw an incredible short film. So incredible in fact, you had to waltz right up to the director and producing team and tell them all about how awesome it was. This, of course, led to an insightful conversation about the inspiration filmmaking brings.  It was a genuine […] Read More