John Levey loves his job. He loves actors. He loves storytelling. He loves diving into the worlds each character inhabits. He’s been loving it for 40 years and is one of the masters of this passion profession, having won multiple Emmys and Artios awards, putting actors into groundbreaking roles on some of the most popular television shows of all time- E.R., The West Wing, China Beach, and Shameless, to name just a few. Listen in as Risa &amp; Steve have an honest conversation with the legendary John Frank Levey.Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!John Frank Levey’s IMDb‍Listen to other related episodes:  What Casting Wants:3 Top Casting Directors Tell It Like It Is  Episode 12: - Bernie Telsey: The King of Casting  Episode 20: - Sarah Finn: Superhero of Casting  Episode 23: - Mary Queen of Casting: A Candid Conversation w/ Mary Vernieu  Episode 38: - Richard Hicks, CD: We’re All In This Together Check out John’s book, RIGHT FOR THE ROLE: ‍While there are many books that catalog Hollywood—from the classic to the profane, gritty to salacious—few tell the tale of how entertainment’s biggest names became the biggest names.Right for the Role shares the story straight from an insider who’s been central to that process for decades. Four-time Emmy-award-winning casting director John Frank Levey hasn’t just witnessed some of the world’s greatest acting talents make it in Hollywood; in many cases, he’s had a major hand in it.As the casting director for numerous iconic TV series, including ER, The West Wing and Shameless, Levey saw firsthand that household names like George Clooney, Anthony Edwards and Allison Janney had “it”—and then watched their “it” propel them into the stratosphere.In Right for the Role, Levey manages to tell a story of life among the glitterati while never losing his exuberance for being a part of the process. Through his colorful tales of meeting incredible talent early in their careers—including Josh Gad, Lucy Liu and a just-out-of-Julliard Jessica Chastain—Levey documents his transformation from a novice casting director to one of the greats in the field.Beyond teaching readers how to spot what it takes to make it in Hollywood, how casting has changed since the 1980s (when telephones had cords!) or how to live in a world of glamor and gusto, Levey’s stories also show how to play a central role in a show’s success without losing a sense of wonder.Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio

John Levey loves his job. He loves actors. He loves storytelling. He loves diving into the worlds each character inhabits. He’s been loving it for 40 years and is one of the masters of this passion profession, having won multiple Emmys and Artios awards, putting actors into groundbreaking roles on some of the most popular television shows of all time- E.R., The West Wing, China Beach, and Shameless, to name just a few. Listen in as Risa &amp; Steve have an honest conversation with the legendary John Frank Levey. Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now! </a> <a href="https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0505411/mediaviewer/rm726256129/?ref_=nm_ov_ph" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Frank Levey’s IMDb</a>‍Listen to other related episodes: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.bramongarciabraun.com/opt-ins-new/optin-gift-pages/what-casting-wants-3-top-casting-directors-tell-it-like-it-is?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_content=podcast_whatcastingwants" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What Casting Wants: 3 Top Casting Directors Tell It Like It Is</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/ep-12-bernie-telsey-the-king-of-casting?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_content=podcast_ep12bernietelsey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 12:</a> - Bernie Telsey: The King of Casting</li> <li> <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/ep-20-sarah-finn-superhero-of-casting?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_content=podcast_ep20sarahfinn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 20:</a> - Sarah Finn: Superhero of Casting</li> <li> <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/ep-20-sarah-finn-superhero-of-casting?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_content=podcast_ep23maryvernieu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 23:</a> - Mary Queen of Casting: A Candid Conversation w/ Mary Vernieu</li> <li> <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/ep-20-sarah-finn-superhero-of-casting?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_content=podcast_ep38richardhicks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 38:</a> - Richard Hicks, CD: We’re All In This Together</li> </ul>Check out John’s book, RIGHT FOR THE ROLE: ‍While there are many books that catalog Hollywood—from the classic to the profane, gritty to salacious—few tell the tale of how entertainment’s biggest names became the biggest names.Right for the Role shares the story straight from an insider who’s been central to that process for decades. Four-time Emmy-award-winning casting director John Frank Levey hasn’t just witnessed some of the world’s greatest acting talents make it in Hollywood; in many cases, he’s had a major hand in it.As the casting director for numerous iconic TV series, including ER, The West Wing and Shameless, Levey saw firsthand that household names like George Clooney, Anthony Edwards and Allison Janney had “it”—and then watched their “it” propel them into the stratosphere.In Right for the Role, Levey manages to tell a story of life among the glitterati while never losing his exuberance for being a part of the process. Through his colorful tales of meeting incredible talent early in their careers—including Josh Gad, Lucy Liu and a just-out-of-Julliard Jessica Chastain—Levey documents his transformation from a novice casting director to one of the greats in the field.Beyond teaching readers how to spot what it takes to make it in Hollywood, how casting has changed since the 1980s (when telephones had cords!) or how to live in a world of glamor and gusto, Levey’s stories also show how to play a central role in a show’s success without losing a sense of wonder. Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! 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Ep. 48: John Frank Levey, Casting Director: Finding His Role

Generative A.I. is not the future. It is here. Now. And as the technology gets better and better, and audiences become less able to discern whether or not the actor on their favorite TV show or movie is human or A.I., the Industry will choose A.I. generated actors over human actors. A.I. actors are cheaper, less demanding, don’t have a union, and don’t require inconveniences like air, water, food, physical space, etc. But as Generative A.I. comes for your jobs, it forces all of us to ponder important questions that, left unanswered, could lead to the end of the acting profession altogether. What does it mean to be human?  What is the actual difference between a human actor and an A.I. actor? Risa and Steve explore this new technology and the kind of work human actors will need to do to keep their jobs. Listen in! Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests &amp; Resources:  Episode 46: - “What to do when the Industry Stops” with Risa &amp; Steve  Episode 43: - “How to be a Happy Actor” with Sydney Walsh &amp; Cate Cohen, Risa &amp; Steve  Episode 41: - “Fighting Isolation: Why You Need an Artistic Community” BGB 10 year anniversary episode with Risa &amp; Steve  Episode 36: - “The Pursuit of Happiness” With Caroline Lindy, Dominic Burgess, Ellyn Jameson &amp; Johnathan McClain, &amp; Risa Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio

Generative A.I. is not the future. It is here. Now. And as the technology gets better and better, and audiences become less able to discern whether or not the actor on their favorite TV show or movie is human or A.I., the Industry will choose A.I. generated actors over human actors. A.I. actors are cheaper, less demanding, don’t have a union, and don’t require inconveniences like air, water, food, physical space, etc.  But as Generative A.I. comes for your jobs, it forces all of us to ponder important questions that, left unanswered, could lead to the end of the acting profession altogether.  What does it mean to be human?   What is the actual difference between a human actor and an A.I. actor?  Risa and Steve explore this new technology and the kind of work human actors will need to do to keep their jobs. Listen in! Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now! </a> Guests &amp; Resources:<ul><li><ul> <li> <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/ep-46-what-to-do-when-the-industry-stops?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast47&amp;utm_content=podcast_ep46" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 46:</a> - “What to do when the Industry Stops” with Risa &amp; Steve</li> <li> <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/ep-43-how-to-be-a-happy-actor?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast47&amp;utm_content=podcast_ep43" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 43:</a> - “How to be a Happy Actor” with Sydney Walsh &amp; Cate Cohen, Risa &amp; Steve</li> <li> <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/fighting-isolation-why-you-need-an-artistic-community?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast47&amp;utm_content=podcast_ep41" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 41:</a> - “Fighting Isolation: Why You Need an Artistic Community” BGB 10 year anniversary episode with Risa &amp; Steve</li> <li> <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/ep-36-the-pursuit-of-happiness-with-caroline-lindy-dominic-burgess-ellyn-jameson-johnathan-mcclain?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast47&amp;utm_content=podcast_ep36" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 36:</a> - “The Pursuit of Happiness” With Caroline Lindy, Dominic Burgess, Ellyn Jameson &amp; Johnathan McClain, &amp; Risa</li> </ul></li></ul>Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio

Ep. 47: A.I. is coming for your jobs. Here's what to do. 

We whole-heartedly support the writers as they fight for what they rightly deserve. And also, a strike means that the industry is slowing/shutting down.  For actors, that can mean fewer auditions and less hope of booking jobs. It can bring up fear and disappointment, especially after three years of pandemic-related uncertainty.   Risa and Steve offer tools to navigate it all, and reveal some of the incredible opportunities that presents themselves when the Industry stops.  Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests &amp; Resources:Ep. 36: The Pursuit of Happiness - with Caroline Lindy, Dominic Burgess, Ellyn Jameson &amp; Johnathan McClainEp. 43: How To Be A Happy ActorEp. 27: Not Just An Actor: Making Your Own BoxMeet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio

We whole-heartedly support the writers as they fight for what they rightly deserve. And also, a strike means that the industry is slowing/shutting down.  For actors, that can mean fewer auditions and less hope of booking jobs. It can bring up fear and disappointment, especially after three years of pandemic-related uncertainty.   Risa and Steve offer tools to navigate it all, and reveal some of the incredible opportunities that presents themselves when the Industry stops.  Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now! </a> Guests &amp; Resources:<a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/ep-36-the-pursuit-of-happiness-with-caroline-lindy-dominic-burgess-ellyn-jameson-johnathan-mcclain?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast46&amp;utm_content=podcast_ep36" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ep. 36: The Pursuit of Happiness - with Caroline Lindy, Dominic Burgess, Ellyn Jameson &amp; Johnathan McClain </a> <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/ep-43-how-to-be-a-happy-actor?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast46&amp;utm_content=podcast_ep43" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ep. 43: How To Be A Happy Actor </a> <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/ep-27-not-just-an-actor-making-your-own-box?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast46&amp;utm_content=podcast_ep27" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ep. 27: Not Just An Actor: Making Your Own Box</a> Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio

Ep. 46: What to do when The Industry Stops

As an actor, your vulnerability and emotional sensitivity are not only tools of your art. They are your products.  But being a sensitive person in an often cold, emotionally violent industry can be a train wreck waiting to happen.  Risa and Steve explore the kind of consistent healing necessary to stay open enough to bring the fullness of your talent to your auditions, and not compromise your mental health while doing it.Your nervous system is your tool and your product.  It’s also a sacred element of your being, through which you receive and process the world around you.  Your past experiences and dormant emotions can fuel your work, but they can also make you miserable. You need to be sensitive to do great acting work and book acting jobs, but the industry in which you’re operating often offers emotional violence, disinterest and the inability to see to any of your needs.  While the industry needs to be kinder and softer (even in the interest of finance).  it won’t happen anytime soon.  So, you are going to have to do the labor of looking at your pain and taking steps towards healing.  Risa and Steve explore the way in which actors can heal and offer their own healing journeys. Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests &amp; Resources:Ep. 41: Fighting Isolation: Why You Need an Artistic CommunityEp. 35: Is It Time To Give Up Acting?Ep. 10: Saying Yes to the No: Managing Rejection‍Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio

As an actor, your vulnerability and emotional sensitivity are not only tools of your art. They are your products.  But being a sensitive person in an often cold, emotionally violent industry can be a train wreck waiting to happen.  Risa and Steve explore the kind of consistent healing necessary to stay open enough to bring the fullness of your talent to your auditions, and not compromise your mental health while doing it. Your nervous system is your tool and your product.  It’s also a sacred element of your being, through which you receive and process the world around you.  Your past experiences and dormant emotions can fuel your work, but they can also make you miserable. You need to be sensitive to do great acting work and book acting jobs, but the industry in which you’re operating often offers emotional violence, disinterest and the inability to see to any of your needs.  While the industry needs to be kinder and softer (even in the interest of finance).  it won’t happen anytime soon.  So, you are going to have to do the labor of looking at your pain and taking steps towards healing.  Risa and Steve explore the way in which actors can heal and offer their own healing journeys. Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now! </a> Guests &amp; Resources:<a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/fighting-isolation-why-you-need-an-artistic-community?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast45&amp;utm_content=podcast_ep41" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ep. 41: Fighting Isolation: Why You Need an Artistic Community </a> <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/ep-35-is-it-time-to-give-up-acting?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast45&amp;utm_content=podcast_ep35" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ep. 35: Is It Time To Give Up Acting? </a> <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/ep-10-saying-yes-to-the-no-managing-rejection?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast45&amp;utm_content=podcast_ep10" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ep. 10: Saying Yes to the No: Managing Rejection</a>‍ Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio

Ep. 45: The Healing Required to Be an Actor

Michelle Allen

Actors can often see CDs as faceless, soulless gate-keepers with the potential to grant wishes or kill dreams. This perception is not only wrong, but it’s bad for an actor’s business.  Casting directors are human beings who, like you, often struggle to do good work in an emotionally violent industry. In fact, the humanity of casting directors- their ability to be emotionally affected, to be moved- is often the reason an actor gets a callback and gets cast. Actors must believe then and constantly remind themselves that casting directors have the capacity to be emotionally moved by their work.  This discussion with Michelle Allen and the story of how and why she walked away is a great reminder.  Email us at info@bramongarciabraun.com and comment on our IG posts! 

Actors can often see CDs as faceless, soulless gate-keepers with the potential to grant wishes or kill dreams. This perception is not only wrong, but it’s bad for an actor’s business.  Casting directors are human beings who, like you, often struggle to do good work in an emotionally violent industry. In fact, the humanity of casting directors- their ability to be emotionally affected, to be moved- is often the reason an actor gets a callback and gets cast. Actors must believe then and constantly remind themselves that casting directors have the capacity to be emotionally moved by their work.  This discussion with Michelle Allen and the story of how and why she walked away is a great reminder.  Email us at info@bramongarciabraun.com and comment on our IG posts!

Ep. 44: A Recovering Casting Director: Why CD Michelle Allen Walked Away From Casting

In a business this competitive, navigating the slings and arrows to find happiness is a revolutionary act. Pursuing an acting career is hard. Heck, just being an actor, an artist in a violent world, is hard. You can feel unseen, discouraged and lost. There are challenges at every turn. And yet, amidst all the challenges, there is a way to be an actor, to pursue an acting career, and be a happy, whole human being. It takes focus and discipline but it’s possible. Risa and Steve sit down with BGB Master Teachers, Sydney Walsh and Cate Cohen, to discuss the path to happiness as an actor. Listen in and let us know what resonates with you. Email us at info@bramongarciabraun.com and comment on our IG posts!Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests &amp; Resources:Cate Cohen- BGB Master Teacher, actor, writerSydney Walsh - BGB Master Teacher, actor, writer‍Listen to other related episodes: Episode 28: The Practice That Leads To SuccessEpisode 36: The Pursuit Of Happiness - w/ Caroline, Dominic, Ellyn, JohnathanOpt in:21 Ways To Make Casting Directors HappyMeet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio

In a business this competitive, navigating the slings and arrows to find happiness is a revolutionary act. Pursuing an acting career is hard. Heck, just being an actor, an artist in a violent world, is hard. You can feel unseen, discouraged and lost. There are challenges at every turn. And yet, amidst all the challenges, there is a way to be an actor, to pursue an acting career, and be a happy, whole human being. It takes focus and discipline but it’s possible. Risa and Steve sit down with BGB Master Teachers, Sydney Walsh and Cate Cohen, to discuss the path to happiness as an actor. Listen in and let us know what resonates with you. Email us at info@bramongarciabraun.com and comment on our IG posts! Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now!</a> Guests &amp; Resources:<a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/cate-cohen?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_content=teacher_catecohen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cate Cohen</a>- BGB Master Teacher, actor, writer <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/sydney-walsh?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_content=teacher_sydneywalsh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sydney Walsh</a> - BGB Master Teacher, actor, writer ‍Listen to other related episodes: <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/ep-28-the-practice-that-leads-to-success?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_content=podcast_ep28" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 28: The Practice That Leads To Success </a> <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/ep-36-the-pursuit-of-happiness-with-caroline-lindy-dominic-burgess-ellyn-jameson-johnathan-mcclain?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_content=podcast_ep36" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 36: The Pursuit Of Happiness - w/ Caroline, Dominic, Ellyn, Johnathan </a> Opt in: <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/opt-ins/21-ways-to-make-casting-directors-happy?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_content=optins_makecdshapppy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">21 Ways To Make Casting Directors Happy </a> Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio

Ep. 43: How To Be A Happy Actor

Beyond the BS- mastering the latest audition/self-tape “trends,” getting the hottest agent or hiring the best personal trainer- there exist the real, less-talked about elements of success. After many decades in the business and a decade of guiding some of the best and most successful actors on the planet at the BGB Studio, Risa and Steve reveal the bad-ass practices that not everyone has the capacity for, but that are required for success. This is how amateurs become professionals. This is that Next level shit. Listen in.Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests &amp; Resources:Podcast Ep. 28: The Practice That Leads To SuccessPodcast Ep. 22: The Booking Mindset SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioDo the work necessary to move your career and craft to the next level. Jump into one of our career-changing CLASSES!

Beyond the BS- mastering the latest audition/self-tape “trends,” getting the hottest agent or hiring the best personal trainer- there exist the real, less-talked about elements of success. After many decades in the business and a decade of guiding some of the best and most successful actors on the planet at the BGB Studio, Risa and Steve reveal the bad-ass practices that not everyone has the capacity for, but that are required for success. This is how amateurs become professionals. This is that Next level shit. Listen in. Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now!</a> Guests &amp; Resources:<a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/ep-28-the-practice-that-leads-to-success?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_content=podcast_ep28" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Ep. 28: The Practice That Leads To Success </a> <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/ep-22-the-booking-mindset?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_content=podcast_ep22" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Ep. 22: The Booking Mindset </a> SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_content=masterclass_main" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a>Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio Do the work necessary to move your career and craft to the next level. Jump into one of our career-changing <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/classes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLASSES!</a>

Ep. 42: That Next Level Shit

An artistic community is an essential part of your success. In order to do amazing audition/self-tape work consistently, you'll have to combat the isolation and inhumanity of the Industry with the collaboration, connection, and care that you only find from community. The right artistic community lifts you up, challenges you to be better, keeps you accountable, reinforces your values, reminds you that you are an actor, and that art matters. On the 10 year anniversary of BGB, Risa and Steve explore the power of this artistic community, and how you can leverage artistic community for your own success.Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests &amp; Resources:Podcast Ep: 33 - Why Acting Teachers SuckPodcast Ep: 1- How to Make it in Hollywood SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio

An artistic community is an essential part of your success. In order to do amazing audition/self-tape work consistently, you'll have to combat the isolation and inhumanity of the Industry with the collaboration, connection, and care that you only find from community. The right artistic community lifts you up, challenges you to be better, keeps you accountable, reinforces your values, reminds you that you are an actor, and that art matters. On the 10 year anniversary of BGB, Risa and Steve explore the power of this artistic community, and how you can leverage artistic community for your own success. Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now!</a> Guests &amp; Resources:Podcast Ep: 33 - <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/ep-33-why-acting-teachers-suck?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_content=podcast_ep33" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why Acting Teachers Suck </a> Podcast Ep: 1- <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/episode-1-how-to-make-it-in-hollywood?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_content=podcast_ep1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Make it in Hollywood </a> SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_content=masterclass_main" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!</a><a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio

Ep. 41: The Importance of An Artistic Community

Renita Gale

Risa sat down to talk about the Commercial Casting world with not one- but two incredibly talented commercial casting directors. Danielle Eskinazi (to whom Risa gave her first job decades ago!) and Renita Gale (see bios below) are both long standing CDs who are passionate and talented artists and truly care about actors. We are excited to have you listen as they share how they got into the biz, why they have stayed, how the commercial landscape has changed and lots about the audition process these days. AND why we all must walk through the door when the universe opens it for us. Commercials are a major opportunity for actors to book work- and Danielle and Renita LOVE being dream makers.Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests &amp; Resources:Danielle Eskinazihttps://www.daniellecasting.com/Danielle Eskinazi is an award-winning casting director with an eye for talent and a sixth sense when it comes to spotting substance beneath the surface. With over two decades casting films, television, theater, and commercials, Danielle has cast such known talent as David Bowie, Rosanna Arquette, and Woody Harrelson, while also launching the careers of now-successful actors including Hank Azaria and Milla Jovovich. She is highly respected in the business for her creativity, integrity, and ability to draw out audition-nailing performances.After several years of casting films, Danielle dove into the fast paced world of commercials. Today Danielle Eskinazi Casting has cast over 3,000 national and regional spots and is known for finding edgy, interesting, and talented actors to suit her directors' and clients' needs. Danielle has been nominated for the Talent Managers Association prestigious Seymour Heller Award for Best Commercial Casting Director of 2009, and was a runner up twice for Favorite Commercial Casting Director in Back Stage West.She has been sharing her insights by teaching workshops, and speaking on panels including one at the SAG Foundation, which was aired Internationally. Danielle is also affiliated with the AFI Women's Program, helping first-time directors cast their shorts. More about Danielle at https://www.daniellecasting.com.‍Renita Galehttps://www.renitacasting.comRenita Gale is an undisputed “Who’s Who” in the world of Casting. With a supernatural eye for spotting superstar talent and matching them with projects, Renita has been WOW-ing her clients since 1999. She has cast some of the most beloved and memorable commercials, music videos, feature films and themed entertainment projects. An innovator and visionary in the casting world, Renita began offering her clients virtual casting solutions including actor self-tapes and other remote audition options, long before times demanded it. She’s truly an expert in this arena. Renita loves what she does and feels exhilarated when she gets to collaborate on projects with a focus on inclusion, diversity, inspiration, empowerment and adding value to the world. Renita is a master in the world of personal-growth and development.  Over the last few years, Renita has been studying Human Design and experimenting with it in her own life. She has found this system to be a valuable asset in her repertoire and now includes Human Design in her 1-on-1 sessions. A multi-passionate accomplisher, Renita continues to redefine what is possible as the grateful (and busy) mother of a miraculous 9 year old boy, a casting director, voice-actor, model and content creator. Renita can be found on Instagram @RenitaCasting and via her website https://www.renitacasting.com/‍What Casting Wants: 3 Top Casting Directors Tell It Like It IsGet the Perfect Imperfect Self-Tape Guide here!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio

Risa sat down to talk about the Commercial Casting world with not one- but two incredibly talented commercial casting directors. Danielle Eskinazi (to whom Risa gave her first job decades ago!) and Renita Gale (see bios below) are both long standing CDs who are passionate and talented artists and truly care about actors. We are excited to have you listen as they share how they got into the biz, why they have stayed, how the commercial landscape has changed and lots about the audition process these days. AND why we all must walk through the door when the universe opens it for us. Commercials are a major opportunity for actors to book work- and Danielle and Renita LOVE being dream makers. Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now!</a> Guests &amp; Resources:Danielle Eskinazi <a href="https://www.daniellecasting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.daniellecasting.com/ </a> Danielle Eskinazi is an award-winning casting director with an eye for talent and a sixth sense when it comes to spotting substance beneath the surface. With over two decades casting films, television, theater, and commercials, Danielle has cast such known talent as David Bowie, Rosanna Arquette, and Woody Harrelson, while also launching the careers of now-successful actors including Hank Azaria and Milla Jovovich. She is highly respected in the business for her creativity, integrity, and ability to draw out audition-nailing performances.After several years of casting films, Danielle dove into the fast paced world of commercials. Today Danielle Eskinazi Casting has cast over 3,000 national and regional spots and is known for finding edgy, interesting, and talented actors to suit her directors' and clients' needs. Danielle has been nominated for the Talent Managers Association prestigious Seymour Heller Award for Best Commercial Casting Director of 2009, and was a runner up twice for Favorite Commercial Casting Director in Back Stage West.She has been sharing her insights by teaching workshops, and speaking on panels including one at the SAG Foundation, which was aired Internationally. Danielle is also affiliated with the AFI Women's Program, helping first-time directors cast their shorts. More about Danielle at <a href="https://www.daniellecasting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.daniellecasting.com</a>.‍Renita Gale <a href="https://www.renitacasting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.renitacasting.com </a> Renita Gale is an undisputed “Who’s Who” in the world of Casting. With a supernatural eye for spotting superstar talent and matching them with projects, Renita has been WOW-ing her clients since 1999. She has cast some of the most beloved and memorable commercials, music videos, feature films and themed entertainment projects. An innovator and visionary in the casting world, Renita began offering her clients virtual casting solutions including actor self-tapes and other remote audition options, long before times demanded it. She’s truly an expert in this arena. Renita loves what she does and feels exhilarated when she gets to collaborate on projects with a focus on inclusion, diversity, inspiration, empowerment and adding value to the world. Renita is a master in the world of personal-growth and development.  Over the last few years, Renita has been studying Human Design and experimenting with it in her own life. She has found this system to be a valuable asset in her repertoire and now includes Human Design in her 1-on-1 sessions. A multi-passionate accomplisher, Renita continues to redefine what is possible as the grateful (and busy) mother of a miraculous 9 year old boy, a casting director, voice-actor, model and content creator. Renita can be found on Instagram @RenitaCasting and via her website <a href="https://www.renitacasting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.renitacasting.com/ </a> ‍What Casting Wants: 3 Top Casting Directors <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/opt-ins-new/optin-gift-pages/what-casting-wants-3-top-casting-directors-tell-it-like-it-is?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_content=optin_whatcastingwants" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tell It Like It Is </a> Get the Perfect Imperfect Self-Tape Guide <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/opt-ins/the-perfect-imperfect-self-tape?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_content=ep40_optin_perfectimperfectselftape" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here! </a> SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_content=ep40_masterclass_main" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/steve-braun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!</a><a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! 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Ep. 40: Opening the Door to Commercial Casting: with Danielle Eskinazi & Renita Gale

Risa and Steve sat down to talk about the Self-Tape crisis- an actual creative and professional crisis that actors, casting directors, agents, managers, and others in our business are experiencing right now.Self-tapes are here to stay. But at this point in their evolution, they have the potential to consume you; to pull the entire focus of time and attention as you navigate the technical elements, the lack of collaboration, and the limitations of the process. We see a crisis in our Industry. The proliferation of this process has made actors forget about art. It’s time to take stock, to rework what the self-tape is, and stir up a Revolution in the process that places art first. And PS: that’s how you book work!Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests &amp; Resources:Listen to our other Self-Tape podcasts! Getting Right With Self-Tapes and Self-Tapes Don't Have to HurtGet the Perfect Imperfect Self-Tape Guide here!Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio

Risa and Steve sat down to talk about the Self-Tape crisis- an actual creative and professional crisis that actors, casting directors, agents, managers, and others in our business are experiencing right now. Self-tapes are here to stay. But at this point in their evolution, they have the potential to consume you; to pull the entire focus of time and attention as you navigate the technical elements, the lack of collaboration, and the limitations of the process. We see a crisis in our Industry. The proliferation of this process has made actors forget about art. It’s time to take stock, to rework what the self-tape is, and stir up a Revolution in the process that places art first. And PS: that’s how you book work! Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now!</a> Guests &amp; Resources:Listen to our other Self-Tape podcasts! <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/ep-3-getting-right-with-self-tapes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Getting Right With Self-Tapes</a> and <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/ep-31-self-tapes-dont-have-to-hurt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Self-Tapes Don't Have to Hurt </a> Get the Perfect Imperfect Self-Tape Guide <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/opt-ins/the-perfect-imperfect-self-tape" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here! </a> Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio

Ep. 39: The Self-Tape Crisis

The Acting Podcast with Risa Bramon Garcia (director, casting director, producer) &amp; Steve Braun (acting coach, communications consultant), founders of The BGB Studio, takes you inside the craft, the casting room, and the business- and bringing other Industry experts into the conversation- we dig into the work, pull back the curtain of the Industry, and show you how much power you really have as an artist.

Richard Hicks

Richard Hicks is a Casting Director for film, television and theatre (see bio below). He’s done it all, he loves it all, and his work is beautiful. We’re excited to have you listen to our conversation with Richard, and we hope that it humanizes casting directors even more, which is one of our missions- to remind each other and our community always that we are ALL dancing between art and commerce, and we are doing it together. That the faces of the business are simply human beings, often vulnerable, navigating the Industry while making work the best they know how. And that casting directors love actors and are your champions. Richard has always been and will always be that.Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests &amp; Resources:Here’s some of what Richard Hicks has accomplished in the past decades… so far… Richard’’s films include Hell or High Water, The Mustang, Together Together, Gravity, Zero Dark Thirty, Hairspray, Lars And The Real Girl, O.G., Christopher Guest’s For Your Consideration and A Mighty Wind, Walter Salles’ On The Road and Ken Loach’s Bread and Roses. Upcoming films include Luckiest Girl Alive (Netflix), Samaritan (Amazon Prime) , Family and Lost On A Mountain in Maine.  Richard also casts for the Sundance Directors Lab.Richard is an Emmy winner for HBO’s Game Change as well as a three-time Emmy nominee for Recount, Temple Grandin and the series Curb Your Enthusiasm. Other work for television includes ROAR (AppleTV+), American Gods (Starz), Married (FX), The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency for Anthony Minghella, along with numerous other pilots and series.  Upcoming work includes the limited series The Last Thing He Told Me (AppleTV+).Richard is also a two-time past president of the Casting Society of America, a current governor of the Casting Directors branch at AMPAS, and a founding member of the Casting Directors union, the CSA.Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioWant to hear more from casting directors? Get more here!

Richard Hicks is a Casting Director for film, television and theatre (see bio below). He’s done it all, he loves it all, and his work is beautiful. We’re excited to have you listen to our conversation with Richard, and we hope that it humanizes casting directors even more, which is one of our missions- to remind each other and our community always that we are ALL dancing between art and commerce, and we are doing it together. That the faces of the business are simply human beings, often vulnerable, navigating the Industry while making work the best they know how. And that casting directors love actors and are your champions. Richard has always been and will always be that. Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now!</a> Guests &amp; Resources:Here’s some of what Richard Hicks has accomplished in the past decades… so far… Richard’’s films include Hell or High Water, The Mustang, Together Together, Gravity, Zero Dark Thirty, Hairspray, Lars And The Real Girl, O.G., Christopher Guest’s For Your Consideration and A Mighty Wind, Walter Salles’ On The Road and Ken Loach’s Bread and Roses. Upcoming films include Luckiest Girl Alive (Netflix), Samaritan (Amazon Prime) , Family and Lost On A Mountain in Maine.  Richard also casts for the Sundance Directors Lab.Richard is an Emmy winner for HBO’s Game Change as well as a three-time Emmy nominee for Recount, Temple Grandin and the series Curb Your Enthusiasm. Other work for television includes ROAR (AppleTV+), American Gods (Starz), Married (FX), The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency for Anthony Minghella, along with numerous other pilots and series.  Upcoming work includes the limited series The Last Thing He Told Me (AppleTV+). Richard is also a two-time past president of the Casting Society of America, a current governor of the Casting Directors branch at AMPAS, and a founding member of the Casting Directors union, the CSA. Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioWant to hear more from casting directors? Get more <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/opt-ins/what-casting-wants-3-top-casting-directors-tell-it-like-it-is" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here!</a>

Richard Hicks, CD: We’re All In This Together

Jason Clodfelter

Jason Clodfelter is hardly whom you might think of when you imagine a big Hollywood Studio TV (Co) President. He’s sensitive, caring, personable, charming, thoughtful, and an artist - a fantastic writer, director, actor, and collaborator. Risa got to know Jason in class every week where the work was intimate and intense, and he went all in. And, as he tells us here, his job at Sony TV became an act of artistry, something he needed if he was going to continue to work in what can be considered a soul-sucking job. But he found another way! And listen in to what Jason says about self tapes- what he knows and doesn't know about your experience with self-tapes. But mostly, we want you to listen to Jason’s humanity. He’s not some faceless power-broker executive. He’s a human being.Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests &amp; Resources:Jason Clodfelter, a 16-year plus SPE veteran, serves as Co-President of Sony Pictures Television Studios, the production arm of SPE’s television business alongside the studio President, Jeff Frost. In his position, Jason oversees all creative aspects of the television studio including U.S. Drama and Comedy Development, U.S. Scripted &amp; Current Programming, Global Programming &amp; Development, Talent &amp; Casting, Movies &amp; Miniseries, Gemstone Studios, Affirm Television, and TriStar Television. Under Clodfelter’s purview as Co-President, the studio has produced multiple high-profile scripted series for broadcast, cable, and streaming outlets including The Boys, Cobra Kai, Wheel of Time, Outlander, The Afterparty, Black Monday, Them, The Blacklist, For All Mankind, The Good Doctor, SWAT, and Better Call Saul.Prior to serving as Co-President, Jason was the Executive Vice President of U.S. Drama Development and Programming for Sony Pictures Television (SPT), spearheading the development and production of titles such as Breaking Bad, Damage, Drop Dead Diva, Justified, Preacher, Sneaky Pete, and Masters of Sex.    Prior to joining SPT in 2006, he served as Vice President of development for Spelling Television, Inc., where he developed the series Wanted and Saving Grace.  Earlier in his career, Jason  was the producer behind the short films, Crabgrass Manifesto, which screened at the Sundance Film Festival, and Something Close to Heaven (written and directed by Oscar winner Dustin Lance Black), which made its television debut on The Sundance Channel. He studied Film and TV at USC School of Cinematic Arts and shortly thereafter began his career at John Wells Productions where he owes much of his training to acclaimed director, Paris Barclay.Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio

Jason Clodfelter is hardly whom you might think of when you imagine a big Hollywood Studio TV (Co) President. He’s sensitive, caring, personable, charming, thoughtful, and an artist - a fantastic writer, director, actor, and collaborator. Risa got to know Jason in class every week where the work was intimate and intense, and he went all in. And, as he tells us here, his job at Sony TV became an act of artistry, something he needed if he was going to continue to work in what can be considered a soul-sucking job. But he found another way! And listen in to what Jason says about self tapes- what he knows and doesn't know about your experience with self-tapes. But mostly, we want you to listen to Jason’s humanity. He’s not some faceless power-broker executive. He’s a human being. Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now!</a> Guests &amp; Resources:Jason Clodfelter, a 16-year plus SPE veteran, serves as Co-President of Sony Pictures Television Studios, the production arm of SPE’s television business alongside the studio President, Jeff Frost. In his position, Jason oversees all creative aspects of the television studio including U.S. Drama and Comedy Development, U.S. Scripted &amp; Current Programming, Global Programming &amp; Development, Talent &amp; Casting, Movies &amp; Miniseries, Gemstone Studios, Affirm Television, and TriStar Television. Under Clodfelter’s purview as Co-President, the studio has produced multiple high-profile scripted series for broadcast, cable, and streaming outlets including The Boys, Cobra Kai, Wheel of Time, Outlander, The Afterparty, Black Monday, Them, The Blacklist, For All Mankind, The Good Doctor, SWAT, and Better Call Saul. Prior to serving as Co-President, Jason was the Executive Vice President of U.S. Drama Development and Programming for Sony Pictures Television (SPT), spearheading the development and production of titles such as Breaking Bad, Damage, Drop Dead Diva, Justified, Preacher, Sneaky Pete, and Masters of Sex.     Prior to joining SPT in 2006, he served as Vice President of development for Spelling Television, Inc., where he developed the series Wanted and Saving Grace.  Earlier in his career, Jason  was the producer behind the short films, Crabgrass Manifesto, which screened at the Sundance Film Festival, and Something Close to Heaven (written and directed by Oscar winner Dustin Lance Black), which made its television debut on The Sundance Channel. He studied Film and TV at USC School of Cinematic Arts and shortly thereafter began his career at John Wells Productions where he owes much of his training to acclaimed director, Paris Barclay. Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio

Jason Clodfelter: A Journey from Actor to Writer to Co-Prez Sony Pictures Television

Caroline Lindy

Johnathan McClain

Ellyn Jameson

Nothing makes Risa and Steve happier than creating space and facilitating a path for actors to find their voices as creators: filmmakers, writers, directors, producers, cinematographers, editors, etc. When they started BGB, Risa and Steve brought their love of the process of creating from theatre, film, and television into the work that they- and all our teachers- practice in class. And out of that, they have nurtured the fullest expression of each artist’s unique voice, along with the practice of artistic leadership. In and out of class, we all make films together and we continue to watch BGB actors take the reins in their work and collaborate together in the world. It’s been incredible to witness and to be a part of. Risa sat down with four BGB actors turned writers/producers/directors who have collaborated together in class and have evolved over the past few years as serious creative contenders in our business. Caroline Lindy, Dominic Burgess, Ellyn Jameson, and Johnathan McClain are the real deal. They are working TV professionals and filmmakers. And that’s because they have done the work of making work. They’ve written and directed and produced short films, feature films, and television shows, realizing their voices in ways they never imagined possible. They did it by doing it. They DO it by doing it. They also value collaboration and partnership in this process, because we are mostly not meant to do this alone. Out of those collaborations, more and more work has sprung. And here on The Acting Podcast, they each share how trusting their heart and gut have guided their talent. And the work has flowed from that. This is everything! Listen in to this conversation recorded in person at BGB- which was also a beautiful reunion for Risa and these four filmmakers. We know it’ll resonate with you as it did with Risa, and our hope for you is the same as it was and is for these four amazing artists: Do what you love, find more of what you love, realize the potential of your unique creative voice in acting and beyond, and love it all. Oh, and after they finished recording the podcast, Caroline, Dom, Ellyn, and Johnathan each shared some incredible news about the projects that are in the works that they can’t fully talk about because the final contracts are signed- but… there is a financed feature film, a deal to write a feature, a directing gig on an upcoming major miniseries, and several more scripts and films in the works. As it should be!Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests &amp; Resources:Caroline Lindy - Caroline won a grant in 2019 from Women in Film to write/direct a short, Your Monster, now being made into a feature with Merman and Bombo Productions. She was a recent finalist in the Tribeca/CHANEL Women's Filmmaker Program, and she is a freelance commercial director in LA. Her new film, Aspirational Slut, is a hyper-sexual romantic comedy that won the 2022 Audience Award at SXSW. http://www.carolinelindy.com/Dominic Burgess - Dominic Burgess was born in 1982, in Stoke-on-Trent, England (Just like the Captain of the R.M.S. TITANIC, fact fans). He developed a penchant for performing after playing Biff in a High School production of DEATH OF A SALESMAN. He was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) in London, where he studied acting for three years. Public productions included TWELFTH NIGHT (as Malvolio), THE END OF THE FOOD CHAIN (as Robbo) and THEY SHOOT HORSES, DON’T THEY? (as Rocky Gravo).Dominic’s first television role upon graduating was the BBC’s award-winning Sci-Fi behemoth DOCTOR WHO, where he met a grisly fate at the hand of the Daleks. (Dominic’s Doctor will always be Sylvester McCoy.) Dominic arrived in Los Angeles, just a suitcase and his laptop in hand in January 2008, just in time for the Writer’s Strike… He didn’t know anyone in Los Angeles and subsequently has many stories to tell you about living situations he found himself in through Craigslist. As an actor, Dominic can be found on STAR TREK: PICARD, THE GOOD PLACE, THE MAGICIANS, and can soon be seen in THEM: COVENANT, BETTER THINGS, and in the feature film BREAKING NEWS IN YUBA COUNTY alongside Allison Janney, Awkwafina, and Regina Hall. As a writer/director, Dominic’s debut short film SAM DID IT stars Alfred Molina and is available through Amazon Prime and can also be found online. It picked up multiple awards through the film festival circuit and lead to Dominic being selected for Ryan Murphy’s Director’s Half Initiative, where he shadowed on 9-1-1. Dominic’s feature film projects RING GOES SOUTH and CHECK SURROUNDINGS FOR SAFETY both trended on the Blacklist in the weeks after their release. Currently in pre-production, Dominic has written and is set to direct his debut feature PRODUCTS OF WAR. An avid lover of nature, Dom is interested in ways to get involved in wildlife preservation, and as of going to press… he is a proud cat parent to five rescued felines (Frodo, Pippin, Ripley, Blink and Nub-Nub)… but there’s every possibility there might be more now… so many more… ‍Dom's BGB Teacher PageEllyn Jameson - Ellyn is an actor, photographer and producer based in Los Angeles, CA. After an unconventional childhood growing as a military brat, Ellyn settled down in the Midwest for a few years to earn her BFA in Acting from CCM (the College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati). Her recent work as an actor/producer includes the feature film Seven Days (official selection at Cinequest Film Festival 2022) and the raunchy short film Aspirational Slut which won the Audience Award at SXSW 2022. As a photographer, Ellyn works primarily with film, creating meaningful visual stories for other artists and brands. www.ellynjameson.comJohnathan McClain - Johnathan McClain is an actor and writer whose diverse, 25-year career spans the worlds of theatre, film, television, and publishing. As an actor he has an extensive stage and screen resumé, including two seasons as the lead of the TV Land sitcom RETIRED AT 35; recurring on the final season of AMC’s MAD MEN; co-starring with Edward James Olmos, Kathleen Quinlan, and George Lopez in the feature film WALKING WITH HERB (written by the late, great Tony Award Winner and Academy Award nominee Mark Medoff); as well as dozens of other film; stage; and series regular, recurring, and guest starring roles. As a writer, he has developed and sold multiple TV series and features, including a pilot presently in development with MGM Television and the recently released, critically acclaimed FilmNation/Focus Features film THE OUTFIT — currently in theaters — which Johnathan co-wrote with Academy Award Winner Graham Moore (THE IMITATION GAME) and which stars Academy Award Winner Mark Rylance, Zoey Deutch, Dylan O’Brien, Johnny Flynn, and Simon Russell Beale.(He is also the co-author of eight worldwide bestselling romance novels, which is its own bizarre story that he’ll tell you about if you ask him.) He believes success comes from finding and using your unique voice and believing unwaveringly that you are enough. Because you are.Johnathan's BGB Teacher PageFind our guests on Instagram:@ellynjameson@cglindy@dominicburgess1@mrjmcclainMeet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioCome join us for our new popup class as part of The BGB Career 911 series: How To Jump-Start Your Acting CareerorCheck out our LIVE ON DEMAND popup class as part of The BGB Career 911 series: How To Get (and KEEP!) An Agent

Nothing makes Risa and Steve happier than creating space and facilitating a path for actors to find their voices as creators: filmmakers, writers, directors, producers, cinematographers, editors, etc. When they started BGB, Risa and Steve brought their love of the process of creating from theatre, film, and television into the work that they- and all our teachers- practice in class. And out of that, they have nurtured the fullest expression of each artist’s unique voice, along with the practice of artistic leadership. In and out of class, we all make films together and we continue to watch BGB actors take the reins in their work and collaborate together in the world. It’s been incredible to witness and to be a part of.  Risa sat down with four BGB actors turned writers/producers/directors who have collaborated together in class and have evolved over the past few years as serious creative contenders in our business. Caroline Lindy, Dominic Burgess, Ellyn Jameson, and Johnathan McClain are the real deal. They are working TV professionals and filmmakers. And that’s because they have done the work of making work. They’ve written and directed and produced short films, feature films, and television shows, realizing their voices in ways they never imagined possible. They did it by doing it. They DO it by doing it.  They also value collaboration and partnership in this process, because we are mostly not meant to do this alone. Out of those collaborations, more and more work has sprung.  And here on The Acting Podcast, they each share how trusting their heart and gut have guided their talent. And the work has flowed from that. This is everything!  Listen in to this conversation recorded in person at BGB- which was also a beautiful reunion for Risa and these four filmmakers. We know it’ll resonate with you as it did with Risa, and our hope for you is the same as it was and is for these four amazing artists: Do what you love, find more of what you love, realize the potential of your unique creative voice in acting and beyond, and love it all.  Oh, and after they finished recording the podcast, Caroline, Dom, Ellyn, and Johnathan each shared some incredible news about the projects that are in the works that they can’t fully talk about because the final contracts are signed- but… there is a financed feature film, a deal to write a feature, a directing gig on an upcoming major miniseries, and several more scripts and films in the works. As it should be! Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now!</a> Guests &amp; Resources:Caroline Lindy - Caroline won a grant in 2019 from Women in Film to write/direct a short, Your Monster, now being made into a feature with Merman and Bombo Productions. She was a recent finalist in the Tribeca/CHANEL Women's Filmmaker Program, and she is a freelance commercial director in LA. Her new film, Aspirational Slut, is a hyper-sexual romantic comedy that won the 2022 Audience Award at SXSW. <a href="http://www.carolinelindy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.carolinelindy.com/ </a> <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/dominic-burgess" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dominic Burgess</a> - Dominic Burgess was born in 1982, in Stoke-on-Trent, England (Just like the Captain of the R.M.S. TITANIC, fact fans). He developed a penchant for performing after playing Biff in a High School production of DEATH OF A SALESMAN. He was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) in London, where he studied acting for three years. Public productions included TWELFTH NIGHT (as Malvolio), THE END OF THE FOOD CHAIN (as Robbo) and THEY SHOOT HORSES, DON’T THEY? (as Rocky Gravo).Dominic’s first television role upon graduating was the BBC’s award-winning Sci-Fi behemoth DOCTOR WHO, where he met a grisly fate at the hand of the Daleks. (Dominic’s Doctor will always be Sylvester McCoy.) Dominic arrived in Los Angeles, just a suitcase and his laptop in hand in January 2008, just in time for the Writer’s Strike… He didn’t know anyone in Los Angeles and subsequently has many stories to tell you about living situations he found himself in through Craigslist. As an actor, Dominic can be found on STAR TREK: PICARD, THE GOOD PLACE, THE MAGICIANS, and can soon be seen in THEM: COVENANT, BETTER THINGS, and in the feature film BREAKING NEWS IN YUBA COUNTY alongside Allison Janney, Awkwafina, and Regina Hall. As a writer/director, Dominic’s debut short film SAM DID IT stars Alfred Molina and is available through Amazon Prime and can also be found online. It picked up multiple awards through the film festival circuit and lead to Dominic being selected for Ryan Murphy’s Director’s Half Initiative, where he shadowed on 9-1-1. Dominic’s feature film projects RING GOES SOUTH and CHECK SURROUNDINGS FOR SAFETY both trended on the Blacklist in the weeks after their release. Currently in pre-production, Dominic has written and is set to direct his debut feature PRODUCTS OF WAR. An avid lover of nature, Dom is interested in ways to get involved in wildlife preservation, and as of going to press… he is a proud cat parent to five rescued felines (Frodo, Pippin, Ripley, Blink and Nub-Nub)… but there’s every possibility there might be more now… so many more… <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/dominic-burgess" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">‍ </a> <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/dominic-burgess" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dom's BGB Teacher Page </a> Ellyn Jameson - Ellyn is an actor, photographer and producer based in Los Angeles, CA. After an unconventional childhood growing as a military brat, Ellyn settled down in the Midwest for a few years to earn her BFA in Acting from CCM (the College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati). Her recent work as an actor/producer includes the feature film Seven Days (official selection at Cinequest Film Festival 2022) and the raunchy short film Aspirational Slut which won the Audience Award at SXSW 2022. As a photographer, Ellyn works primarily with film, creating meaningful visual stories for other artists and brands. <a href="http://www.ellynjameson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ellynjameson.com </a> <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/johnathan-mcclain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Johnathan McClain</a> - Johnathan McClain is an actor and writer whose diverse, 25-year career spans the worlds of theatre, film, television, and publishing. As an actor he has an extensive stage and screen resumé, including two seasons as the lead of the TV Land sitcom RETIRED AT 35; recurring on the final season of AMC’s MAD MEN; co-starring with Edward James Olmos, Kathleen Quinlan, and George Lopez in the feature film WALKING WITH HERB (written by the late, great Tony Award Winner and Academy Award nominee Mark Medoff); as well as dozens of other film; stage; and series regular, recurring, and guest starring roles. As a writer, he has developed and sold multiple TV series and features, including a pilot presently in development with MGM Television and the recently released, critically acclaimed FilmNation/Focus Features film THE OUTFIT — currently in theaters — which Johnathan co-wrote with Academy Award Winner Graham Moore (THE IMITATION GAME) and which stars Academy Award Winner Mark Rylance, Zoey Deutch, Dylan O’Brien, Johnny Flynn, and Simon Russell Beale.(He is also the co-author of eight worldwide bestselling romance novels, which is its own bizarre story that he’ll tell you about if you ask him.) He believes success comes from finding and using your unique voice and believing unwaveringly that you are enough. Because you are.<a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/johnathan-mcclain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Johnathan's BGB Teacher Page </a> Find our guests on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellynjameson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ellynjameson </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cglindy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@cglindy </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dominicburgess1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dominicburgess1 </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrjmcclain/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mrjmcclain </a> Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio Come join us for our new popup class as part of The BGB Career 911 series: <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/popup-classes/how-to-jump-start-your-acting-career" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How To Jump-Start Your Acting Career </a> orCheck out our LIVE ON DEMAND popup class as part of The BGB Career 911 series: <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/popup-classes/how-to-get-and-keep-an-agent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How To Get (and KEEP!) An Agent</a>

The Pursuit of Happiness - with Caroline Lindy, Dominic Burgess, Ellyn Jameson & Johnathan McClain

Every actor will inevitably find themselves in the desert, struggling to make it all work. At many points along the way, you will look at yourself in the mirror and wonder if it's time to step away from your passion, your pursuit. Is it time to give up acting? Risa and Steve discuss this important… and scary question. Listen in- we invite you to ask the question and find some answers in this episode!Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioCome join us for our new popup class as part of The BGB Career 911 series: How To Jump-Start Your Acting CareerorCheck out our LIVE ON DEMAND popup class as part of The BGB Career 911 series: How To Get (and KEEP!) An Agent

Every actor will inevitably find themselves in the desert, struggling to make it all work. At many points along the way, you will look at yourself in the mirror and wonder if it's time to step away from your passion, your pursuit. Is it time to give up acting? Risa and Steve discuss this important… and scary question. Listen in- we invite you to ask the question and find some answers in this episode! Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now! </a> Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio Come join us for our new popup class as part of The BGB Career 911 series: <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/popup-classes/how-to-jump-start-your-acting-career" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How To Jump-Start Your Acting Career </a> orCheck out our LIVE ON DEMAND popup class as part of The BGB Career 911 series: <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/popup-classes/how-to-get-and-keep-an-agent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How To Get (and KEEP!) An Agent</a>

Ep. 35: Is It Time To Give Up Acting?

Often we think of successful Industry folks as out of reach and fancy and hard to connect with, especially after decades of huge success. And here at BGB and on the Acting Podcast we try to dispel that belief and remind ourselves that we are ALL human in this, we are all challenged, we are all figuring it out. We got to zoom with brilliant casting director, April Webster, this week and talked with her about the work she does, how she approaches self-tapes and zoom auditions, what advice she has for actors, how she approached the iconic franchises of Star Wars and Star Trek, and what means the most to her about the work we do TOGETHER. We love the heart, humanity, deep love of the work, and mind-heart-body-spirit connection that April brings to her casting, and we’re thrilled to bring this inspiring conversation to you.Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests &amp; Resources:April Webster is one of the most prominent and successful film and television casting directors in the world, and has been for decades. As an independent casting director she loves working on an eclectic mix of film, television, and theater projects that challenge and inspire her. She comes from theater and returns to it with such passion and to fill her tank. April has also directed extensively in the theater; she is inherently a director, which makes her an even better casting director.In the film world April has worked on incredibly high end and iconic projects with amazing filmmakers, including collaborations with J.J. Abrams, Carlton Cuse, Roland Emmerich, Brad Bird, and most recently Jon M. Chu. And to mention a few films -- there’s Star Wars, Star Trek ‘Beyond’, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Mission Impossible III, Tomorrowland, The Patriot … the list goes on. And she has cast so many TV pilots and series we love- including Lost, Bates Motel, Criminal Minds, The Strain, the new series, Clarice, and shows for Netflix and Amazon, including Stephen King’s Lisey’s Story, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Altered Carbon and Umbrella Academy. And… Stephen King’s 11/22/63 for HULU and BAD ROBOT.April has received two MEDIA ACCESS AWARDS, Casting Society ARTIOS awards for the pilot casting of C.S.I., LOST, and the films STAR TREK and STAR WARS: The Rise of Skywalker. And she has won an Emmy for LOST.  April is also the proud recipient of the CSA HOYT BOWERS award for Excellence in Casting. She serves on the Equity in Entertainment Committee of the Casting Society of America.And most of all, April Webster loves, gets, and advocates for actors. Collaborating with actors, as a fellow artist, is her superpower and her greatest joy.April has an IMDb page that you can check out here!Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioWant to hear more from casting directors? Get more here!Come join us for our new popup class: How To Get (and KEEP!) An Agent

Often we think of successful Industry folks as out of reach and fancy and hard to connect with, especially after decades of huge success. And here at BGB and on the Acting Podcast we try to dispel that belief and remind ourselves that we are ALL human in this, we are all challenged, we are all figuring it out. We got to zoom with brilliant casting director, April Webster, this week and talked with her about the work she does, how she approaches self-tapes and zoom auditions, what advice she has for actors, how she approached the iconic franchises of Star Wars and Star Trek, and what means the most to her about the work we do TOGETHER. We love the heart, humanity, deep love of the work, and mind-heart-body-spirit connection that April brings to her casting, and we’re thrilled to bring this inspiring conversation to you. Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now!</a> Guests &amp; Resources:April Webster is one of the most prominent and successful film and television casting directors in the world, and has been for decades. As an independent casting director she loves working on an eclectic mix of film, television, and theater projects that challenge and inspire her. She comes from theater and returns to it with such passion and to fill her tank. April has also directed extensively in the theater; she is inherently a director, which makes her an even better casting director.In the film world April has worked on incredibly high end and iconic projects with amazing filmmakers, including collaborations with J.J. Abrams, Carlton Cuse, Roland Emmerich, Brad Bird, and most recently Jon M. Chu. And to mention a few films -- there’s Star Wars, Star Trek ‘Beyond’, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Mission Impossible III, Tomorrowland, The Patriot … the list goes on. And she has cast so many TV pilots and series we love- including Lost, Bates Motel, Criminal Minds, The Strain, the new series, Clarice, and shows for Netflix and Amazon, including Stephen King’s Lisey’s Story, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Altered Carbon and Umbrella Academy. And… Stephen King’s 11/22/63 for HULU and BAD ROBOT.April has received two MEDIA ACCESS AWARDS, Casting Society ARTIOS awards for the pilot casting of C.S.I., LOST, and the films STAR TREK and STAR WARS: The Rise of Skywalker. And she has won an Emmy for LOST.  April is also the proud recipient of the CSA HOYT BOWERS award for Excellence in Casting. She serves on the Equity in Entertainment Committee of the Casting Society of America.And most of all, April Webster loves, gets, and advocates for actors. Collaborating with actors, as a fellow artist, is her superpower and her greatest joy.April has an IMDb page that you can check out <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0916825/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here! </a> Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio Want to hear more from casting directors? Get more <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/opt-ins/what-casting-wants-3-top-casting-directors-tell-it-like-it-is" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here! </a> Come join us for our new popup class: <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/popup-classes/how-to-get-and-keep-an-agent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How To Get (and KEEP!) An Agent</a>

April Webster: Galactic Casting Director

At their best, acting teachers have the ability to create a healthy space in which actors can engage in the consistent practice of their art, deepening their awareness and understanding of themselves and the world. And also, acting teachers have a legacy of falling short. There are amazing teachers doing the hard work of examining ego in the interest of facilitating growth in others. And on the other end of the spectrum there are actual abusive predators who leverage the unearned status and power that is sadly associated with the title "Acting Teacher." And in the middle there are all sorts of biases, ignorance of power structures, and social influences at play (often around gender, race, Queerness, ability), or even just a rigidity about what acting should be.We hear actors' experiences about acting teachers, and there are conversations that need to happen around the dynamics at play.  Every acting teacher, studio, school, or academy must examine their beliefs and practices.  No acting teacher or studio is above this conversation. That includes us. And every actor must be aware of the dynamics involved so they train and grow in a healthy environment.Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioCome join us for our new popup class: How To Get (and KEEP!) An Agent

At their best, acting teachers have the ability to create a healthy space in which actors can engage in the consistent practice of their art, deepening their awareness and understanding of themselves and the world. And also, acting teachers have a legacy of falling short. There are amazing teachers doing the hard work of examining ego in the interest of facilitating growth in others. And on the other end of the spectrum there are actual abusive predators who leverage the unearned status and power that is sadly associated with the title "Acting Teacher." And in the middle there are all sorts of biases, ignorance of power structures, and social influences at play (often around gender, race, Queerness, ability), or even just a rigidity about what acting should be.We hear actors' experiences about acting teachers, and there are conversations that need to happen around the dynamics at play.  Every acting teacher, studio, school, or academy must examine their beliefs and practices.  No acting teacher or studio is above this conversation. That includes us. And every actor must be aware of the dynamics involved so they train and grow in a healthy environment. Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now!</a> Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio Come join us for our new popup class: <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/popup-classes/how-to-get-and-keep-an-agent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How To Get (and KEEP!) An Agent</a>

Why Acting Teachers Suck

Sam Valentine

Risa and Steve sit down in-person with Sam Valentine aka One Broke Actress. Sam is a working actor, a content creator, a coach, a podcaster, an actor’s advocate, the poster actor for the side hustle, with a significant social media presence and a foray into youtube, and the creator of One Broke Actress. Together they talk about what BROKE really means and how to embrace it. And they dive into what gets Sam up in the morning, what drives her and fires her up, and what continues to challenge her, even after all this new success. AND how One Broke Actress has changed how she approaches all areas of her career and her creative life, which we’re really interested in as it relates to all of you listening.So wherever you’re listening, take a page from Sam’s playbook and consider what steps you can take- steps that are authentic to you- to turn your talent into work. Sam’s journey is inspiring; we want yours to be as well!Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests &amp; Resources:Sam’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/onebrokeactress/One Broke Actress site: https://onebrokeactress.com/Sam’s IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3921523/Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioThe BGB Industry Series: How To Get (and KEEP!) An Agent - a Pop-Up Class

Risa and Steve sit down in-person with Sam Valentine aka One Broke Actress. Sam is a working actor, a content creator, a coach, a podcaster, an actor’s advocate, the poster actor for the side hustle, with a significant social media presence and a foray into youtube, and the creator of One Broke Actress. Together they talk about what BROKE really means and how to embrace it. And they dive into what gets Sam up in the morning, what drives her and fires her up, and what continues to challenge her, even after all this new success. AND how One Broke Actress has changed how she approaches all areas of her career and her creative life, which we’re really interested in as it relates to all of you listening.So wherever you’re listening, take a page from Sam’s playbook and consider what steps you can take- steps that are authentic to you- to turn your talent into work. Sam’s journey is inspiring; we want yours to be as well! Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now!</a> Guests &amp; Resources:Sam’s IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/onebrokeactress/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/onebrokeactress/ </a> One Broke Actress site: <a href="https://onebrokeactress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://onebrokeactress.com/ </a> Sam’s IMDb: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3921523/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3921523/ </a> Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio The BGB Industry Series: <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/popup-classes/how-to-get-and-keep-an-agent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How To Get (and KEEP!) An Agent - a Pop-Up Class</a>

Owning the BROKE in One Broke Actress: A Conversation with Sam Valentine

In this first episode of Season 3, Risa and Steve talk about how to navigate this new and challenging time in order to find your way in an Industry that’s also redefining itself. We’ve all changed in the past 2 years, and now, Risa and Steve invite you to start with the following: Stop, look inside, create space, and figure out who you are right now so that your acting can be current, an expression of this very moment. From there, you can offer your art with presence, vulnerability, listening, self-awareness, kindness, empathy, human connection, artistic leadership, and generosity. These are values that we practice and celebrate here at BGB, values and practices that will affect your audience on an emotional level and fill a great need in the Industry. Which is now- more than ever- a direct path to success. And yet success isn’t measured in jobs booked; it’s measured in the ups and downs of a career that happens over decades. So, your health (mental, emotional, physical, spiritual) is essential in order to take care of both you and your community and to become a whole, happy artist, your tank full, offering your voice, your talent, your art! Have a listen! We know this will resonate. Let us know what speaks to you. Email us and find us on social to continue the conversation.Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioListen to these Acting Podcast episodes for more on how to have the career you want right now!Ep. 15: Art &amp; Healing in the Time of CoronaEp. 22: The Booking MindsetEp. 28: The Practice That Leads to SuccessBe sure to check out our free gift to you! What Casting Wants: 3 Top Casting Directors Tell It Like It Is

In this first episode of Season 3, Risa and Steve talk about how to navigate this new and challenging time in order to find your way in an Industry that’s also redefining itself. We’ve all changed in the past 2 years, and now, Risa and Steve invite you to start with the following: Stop, look inside, create space, and figure out who you are right now so that your acting can be current, an expression of this very moment. From there, you can offer your art with presence, vulnerability, listening, self-awareness, kindness, empathy, human connection, artistic leadership, and generosity. These are values that we practice and celebrate here at BGB, values and practices that will affect your audience on an emotional level and fill a great need in the Industry. Which is now- more than ever- a direct path to success. And yet success isn’t measured in jobs booked; it’s measured in the ups and downs of a career that happens over decades. So, your health (mental, emotional, physical, spiritual) is essential in order to take care of both you and your community and to become a whole, happy artist, your tank full, offering your voice, your talent, your art! Have a listen! We know this will resonate. Let us know what speaks to you. Email us and find us on social to continue the conversation. Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now!</a> Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio Listen to these Acting Podcast episodes for more on how to have the career you want right now!<a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/ep-15-art-healing-in-the-time-of-corona" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ep. 15: Art &amp; Healing in the Time of Corona </a> <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/ep-22-the-booking-mindset" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ep. 22: The Booking Mindset </a> <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/ep-28-the-practice-that-leads-to-success" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ep. 28: The Practice That Leads to Success </a> Be sure to check out our free gift to you! <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/opt-ins/what-casting-wants-3-top-casting-directors-tell-it-like-it-is" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What Casting Wants: 3 Top Casting Directors Tell It Like It Is</a>

How to Have a Post-Covid Acting Career

In this conversation about that big topic: Self-Tapes- taking up most of the audition real estate- Risa and Steve offer ways in which you can move past all the (real, tangible) challenges of self-taping, even the trauma around it, and discover the freedom, joy, and deep curiosity you need to get the attention of any Casting Director and book work regularly. Your Self-Tapes don’t have to hurt anymore! We're excited to offer ways to shift your mindset, bring all of your talent to bear in your work on-camera- even if you’re home alone, turn your Self-Tapes into art, and return to feeling like an actor, always. And when you do that, you’re able to show up fully, confidently, and creatively free, again and again, and inevitably success follows.So listen, open your hearts and minds, and see how this discussion helps you re-imagine your Self-Tapes!Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioListen to Episode 3: Getting Right With Self-Tapes here!Our free gift to you: Cooking Your Self-Tape can be found here!Check out our FREE guide to the Perfect Imperfect Self-Tape!

In this conversation about that big topic: Self-Tapes- taking up most of the audition real estate- Risa and Steve offer ways in which you can move past all the (real, tangible) challenges of self-taping, even the trauma around it, and discover the freedom, joy, and deep curiosity you need to get the attention of any Casting Director and book work regularly. Your Self-Tapes don’t have to hurt anymore! We're excited to offer ways to shift your mindset, bring all of your talent to bear in your work on-camera- even if you’re home alone, turn your Self-Tapes into art, and return to feeling like an actor, always. And when you do that, you’re able to show up fully, confidently, and creatively free, again and again, and inevitably success follows.So listen, open your hearts and minds, and see how this discussion helps you re-imagine your Self-Tapes! Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now! </a> <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/steve-braun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioListen to <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast/ep-3-getting-right-with-self-tapes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 3: Getting Right With Self-Tapes here! </a> Our free gift to you: <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/opt-ins/cooking-your-self-tape" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cooking Your Self-Tape can be found here! </a> Check out our FREE guide to the <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/opt-ins/the-perfect-imperfect-self-tape" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Perfect Imperfect Self-Tape! </a>

Self-Tapes Don't Have to Hurt

BGB Master Teacher Sydney Walsh teaches Risa how she makes steak, shares insight on mushrooms as she cooks them LIVE, and connects it all to your audition + self-tape practice. “You can follow the recipe and still be deeply creative.”Just like cooking… as an actor, you must create space and time to prepare a meal and allow it to simmer and grow into something delicious. This goes for your self-tape or audition as well- being fully present in order to allow your imagination to inform what you create and be in the process of making something new each time. You must allow each “take”- each dish- to unveil itself in the moment, accepting and inviting that it will be different and fresh every time, trusting the process of cooking it, and thus enabling a more profound, pure, and inventive creation.Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests &amp; Resources:HERE’S MORE about BGB Master Teacher, Sydney Walsh.Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioFREE DOWNLOAD of  The Perfect Imperfect Self-Tape.Have you heard the previous episodes in Seasons 1 + 2? Make sure to listen NOW!

BGB Master Teacher <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/sydney-walsh/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sydney Walsh</a> teaches Risa how she makes steak, shares insight on mushrooms as she cooks them LIVE, and connects it all to your audition + self-tape practice. “You can follow the recipe and still be deeply creative.”Just like cooking… as an actor, you must create space and time to prepare a meal and allow it to simmer and grow into something delicious. This goes for your self-tape or audition as well- being fully present in order to allow your imagination to inform what you create and be in the process of making something new each time. You must allow each “take”- each dish- to unveil itself in the moment, accepting and inviting that it will be different and fresh every time, trusting the process of cooking it, and thus enabling a more profound, pure, and inventive creation. Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now!</a> Guests &amp; Resources:HERE’S MORE about BGB Master Teacher, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/sydney-walsh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sydney Walsh</a>.<a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/steve-braun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioFREE DOWNLOAD of  <a href="http://www.bramongarciabraun.com/opt-ins/the-perfect-imperfect-self-tape" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Perfect Imperfect Self-Tape.</a> Have you heard the previous episodes in Seasons 1 + 2? Make sure to listen NOW!

Cooking Your Self-Tape

Thank you guys for being true to yourselves and the Art. This podcast is really amazing

Podcast

I loved the agent episode. Looking forward to listening to more.

Great Podcast

The Acting Podcast

In this episode of The Acting Podcast, Risa and Steve tackle the most frequently asked question of all: “How do I get an agent?” They break it all down, covering everything from cultivating industry relationships and the practical, business side of communicating to advocating for yourself in your work and in the Industry so that you’re ready to engage with agents and managers. Listen in as they champion you to reclaim your power, create connection, bring your value to every aspect of you career, and understand what’s ultimately important in finding real success- with or without an agent.Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests &amp; Resources:Risa Bramon Garcia - Meet RisaSteve Braun - Meet SteveMeet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioDo the work necessary to move your career and craft to the next level. Jump into one of our career-changing CLASSES!

In this episode of The Acting Podcast, Risa and Steve tackle the most frequently asked question of all: “How do I get an agent?” They break it all down, covering everything from cultivating industry relationships and the practical, business side of communicating to advocating for yourself in your work and in the Industry so that you’re ready to engage with agents and managers. Listen in as they champion you to reclaim your power, create connection, bring your value to every aspect of you career, and understand what’s ultimately important in finding real success- with or without an agent. Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now!</a> Guests &amp; Resources:Risa Bramon Garcia - <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/risa-bramon-garcia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet Risa </a> Steve Braun - <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/steve-braun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet Steve</a> Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio Do the work necessary to move your career and craft to the next level. Jump into one of our career-changing <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/classes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLASSES!</a>

How To Get An Agent

The landscape is changing. Self-tapes are the new audition room. But how can you show up fully and do your best work when it’s just you, a camera, and an empty room? Listen as Risa and Steve debunk every myth about self-taping (the blue background, finding a reader, recreating the casting room, etc.) and answer your burning questions about how to approach your self-tapes with power, with presence, with freedom, and as an opportunity to truly be in command of your artistry and your career. It’s time to get right with self-tapes!Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests &amp; Resources:Risa Bramon Garcia - Meet RisaSteve Braun - Meet SteveMeet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioDo the work necessary to move your career and craft to the next level. Jump into one of our career-changing CLASSES!

The landscape is changing. Self-tapes are the new audition room. But how can you show up fully and do your best work when it’s just you, a camera, and an empty room? Listen as Risa and Steve debunk every myth about self-taping (the blue background, finding a reader, recreating the casting room, etc.) and answer your burning questions about how to approach your self-tapes with power, with presence, with freedom, and as an opportunity to truly be in command of your artistry and your career. It’s time to get right with self-tapes! Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now!</a> Guests &amp; Resources:Risa Bramon Garcia - <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/risa-bramon-garcia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet Risa </a> Steve Braun - <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/steve-braun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet Steve</a> Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio Do the work necessary to move your career and craft to the next level. Jump into one of our career-changing <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/classes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLASSES!</a>

Getting Right With Self-Tapes

What do you do to prepare for an audition? How can you can bring your full, authentic self to the work- while remaining flexible and relaxed in the room? In this episode, Risa and Steve break down audition preparation in the simplest, clearest terms, in order for you to start to transform your audition process… and book more work!Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests &amp; Resources:Risa Bramon Garcia - Meet RisaSteve Braun - Meet SteveMeet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioDo the work necessary to move your career and craft to the next level. Jump into one of our career-changing CLASSES!

What do you do to prepare for an audition? How can you can bring your full, authentic self to the work- while remaining flexible and relaxed in the room? In this episode, Risa and Steve break down audition preparation in the simplest, clearest terms, in order for you to start to transform your audition process… and book more work! Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now!</a> Guests &amp; Resources:Risa Bramon Garcia - <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/risa-bramon-garcia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet Risa </a> Steve Braun - <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/steve-braun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet Steve</a> Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio Do the work necessary to move your career and craft to the next level. Jump into one of our career-changing <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/classes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLASSES!</a>

The Secret To Successful Preparation

Listen in as Risa and Steve explore every angle of rejection – from the feelings triggered when it happens – to the perspective from the creative team (behind the camera) – and, most importantly, what you can do to take care of yourself, stay focused, and even thrive on your artistic journey in the face of rejection. Learn how you can bounce back as you cultivate your passion and your creativity, and continuing to bring yourself fully into any audition room and any meeting, time and time again. Be ready to collaborate, to offer your talent freely and with generosity, and do your best work, no matter the outcome.  Say YES to the NO!Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests &amp; Resources:Risa Bramon Garcia - Meet RisaSteve Braun - Meet SteveMeet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioDo the work necessary to move your career and craft to the next level. Jump into one of our career-changing CLASSES!

Listen in as Risa and Steve explore every angle of rejection – from the feelings triggered when it happens – to the perspective from the creative team (behind the camera) – and, most importantly, what you can do to take care of yourself, stay focused, and even thrive on your artistic journey in the face of rejection. Learn how you can bounce back as you cultivate your passion and your creativity, and continuing to bring yourself fully into any audition room and any meeting, time and time again. Be ready to collaborate, to offer your talent freely and with generosity, and do your best work, no matter the outcome.  Say YES to the NO! Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now!</a> Guests &amp; Resources:Risa Bramon Garcia - <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/risa-bramon-garcia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet Risa </a> Steve Braun - <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/steve-braun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet Steve</a> Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio Do the work necessary to move your career and craft to the next level. Jump into one of our career-changing <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/classes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLASSES!</a>

Saying Yes to the No: Managing Rejection

In the wake of the ongoing #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, conversations surrounding consent as an actor in this Industry are more vital than ever. In this panel, Risa talks with powerhouse advocates in our Industry: television director and actor Laura Innes, TV producer Laurie Zaks, actor and advocate Esmé Bianco, actor and journalist Margaret Judson, and actor Nick Ballard. This is an honest and provocative conversation that covers everything from nudity on set and intimacy coordinators to redefining what it means to request and offer consent with agency, while doing deep, creative work in storytelling, in business dealings, and in everyday life.Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests &amp; Resources:Esmé Bianco:Instagram, Twitter, IMDb, The Huffington Post: What It’s Like To Film ‘Game Of Thrones’ Sex Scenes As A Survivor Of AbuseMargaret Judson:Official Site, NY Times Op-Ed: How Do You Play a Porn Star in the #MeToo Era?Laurie Zaks:Mandeville Films, Twitter, InstagramLaura Innes:IMDbNick Ballard:Instagram, Twitter, IMDbMeet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioDo the work necessary to move your career and craft to the next level. Jump into one of our career-changing CLASSES!

In the wake of the ongoing #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, conversations surrounding consent as an actor in this Industry are more vital than ever. In this panel, Risa talks with powerhouse advocates in our Industry: television director and actor Laura Innes, TV producer Laurie Zaks, actor and advocate Esmé Bianco, actor and journalist Margaret Judson, and actor Nick Ballard. This is an honest and provocative conversation that covers everything from nudity on set and intimacy coordinators to redefining what it means to request and offer consent with agency, while doing deep, creative work in storytelling, in business dealings, and in everyday life. Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now!</a> Guests &amp; Resources:Esmé Bianco:<a href="https://instagram.com/esmebianco" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/esmebianco" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://imdb.me/esmebianco" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IMDb</a>, <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/esme-bianco-game-of-thrones_n_5cdd71b6e4b09648227c377a?guccounter=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Huffington Post: What It’s Like To Film ‘Game Of Thrones’ Sex Scenes As A Survivor Of Abuse </a> Margaret Judson:<a href="https://www.margaretjudsonnews.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Official Site</a>, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/24/business/intimacy-director-hbo-the-deuce.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NY Times Op-Ed: How Do You Play a Porn Star in the #MeToo Era? </a> Laurie Zaks:<a href="https://mandfilms.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mandeville Films</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/lzakshorn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/lzhorn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a> Laura Innes:<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005041/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IMDb </a> Nick Ballard:<a href="https://instagram.com/1nickballard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/1nickballard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://imdb.me/nickballard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IMDb </a> Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio Do the work necessary to move your career and craft to the next level. Jump into one of our career-changing <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/classes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLASSES!</a>

An Actor’s Consent: Navigating Vulnerable Spaces

Creating your own work empowers you to take control of your own career. Natalie Britton and Kate Hamilton both started their careers as actors and are now well-versed in the fundamental shift that happens when you start making opportunities for yourself. They have combined experience producing over 17 award-winning short films in a 2 year time period, most recently under the umbrella of their production company “Queen’s Gambit Films.”Listen in as Risa and Steve sit down and talk with these two powerhouse producer-actors, discussing everything from making the move from acting to producing, balancing creativity and parenthood, advice for first-time filmmakers, and the importance of giving yourself permission to take the next step into your own artistic and career success. This is a must-hear conversation!Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests &amp; Resources:Kate HamiltonNatalie BrittonRisa Bramon Garcia - Meet RisaSteve Braun - Meet SteveMeet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioExplore these related BGB resources and take your craft and career to the next level!BGB Films – BGB Actor-Filmmakers made a series of Shorts – just locked and ready to view!Do the work necessary to move your career and craft to the next level. Jump into one of our career-changing CLASSES!

Creating your own work empowers you to take control of your own career. Natalie Britton and Kate Hamilton both started their careers as actors and are now well-versed in the fundamental shift that happens when you start making opportunities for yourself. They have combined experience producing over 17 award-winning short films in a 2 year time period, most recently under the umbrella of their production company “Queen’s Gambit Films.”Listen in as Risa and Steve sit down and talk with these two powerhouse producer-actors, discussing everything from making the move from acting to producing, balancing creativity and parenthood, advice for first-time filmmakers, and the importance of giving yourself permission to take the next step into your own artistic and career success. This is a must-hear conversation! Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now!</a> Guests &amp; Resources:Kate HamiltonNatalie BrittonRisa Bramon Garcia - <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/risa-bramon-garcia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet Risa </a> Steve Braun - <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/steve-braun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet Steve </a> Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio Explore these related BGB resources and take your craft and career to the next level!<a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-shorts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Films</a> – BGB Actor-Filmmakers made a series of Shorts – just locked and ready to view!Do the work necessary to move your career and craft to the next level. Jump into one of our career-changing <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/classes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLASSES!</a>

BGB Creators: Queen’s Gambit Films

Knowing how to talk to your family about your career can be a landmine filled with all kinds of emotional pitfalls: shame, insecurity, trying to impress them, a need for validation, and a lack of transparency about where you’re actually at and why you keep doing what you’re doing.In this episode, Risa and Steve break down how you can approach and communicate with your loved ones from a place of compassion, setting healthy boundaries, releasing expectations, and claiming artistic empowerment by taking full ownership- without apology- of what you do and why. Before you go home for the holidays, or engage with your family in any way that may feel loaded, have a listen! Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests &amp; Resources:Risa Bramon Garcia - Meet RisaSteve Braun - Meet SteveMeet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioDo the work necessary to move your career and craft to the next level. Jump into one of our career-changing CLASSES!

Knowing how to talk to your family about your career can be a landmine filled with all kinds of emotional pitfalls: shame, insecurity, trying to impress them, a need for validation, and a lack of transparency about where you’re actually at and why you keep doing what you’re doing.In this episode, Risa and Steve break down how you can approach and communicate with your loved ones from a place of compassion, setting healthy boundaries, releasing expectations, and claiming artistic empowerment by taking full ownership- without apology- of what you do and why. Before you go home for the holidays, or engage with your family in any way that may feel loaded, have a listen! Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now!</a> Guests &amp; Resources:Risa Bramon Garcia - <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/risa-bramon-garcia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet Risa </a> Steve Braun - <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/steve-braun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet Steve</a> Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio Do the work necessary to move your career and craft to the next level. Jump into one of our career-changing <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/classes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLASSES!</a>

How To Talk To Your Family About Your Career

In this episode of The Acting Podcast, Risa Bramon Garcia sits down with a group of brilliant women- Mindy Cohn, Harley Kozak, Dionne Audain, and Cate Cohen- all with extensive and varied careers as actors, writers, filmmakers and BGB Studio members – to talk about what it means to be a woman in this business. They discuss their journeys, their challenges, being seen over 40, glass ceilings, ageism, plastic surgery, and what it means to be attractive, sensual, and powerful as they get older and wiser in Hollywood and beyond.Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests &amp; Resources:Cate Cohen:BGB Teacher Page, Official Site, Instagram, Twitter, FacebookDionne Audain:IMDb, Instagram, TwitterHarley Kozak:BGB Teacher Page, Official SiteMindy Cohn:InstagramMeet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioExplore these related BGB resources and take your craft and career to the next level!The BGB Women’s Photo Project: Being Seen – We recently set out to facilitate a creative project that is near and dear to our mission: a photo shoot where women in our BGB community could take the reins and showcase their unique identity — on their terms. Have a look!Do the work necessary to move your career and craft to the next level. Jump into one of our career-changing CLASSES!

In this episode of The Acting Podcast, Risa Bramon Garcia sits down with a group of brilliant women- Mindy Cohn, Harley Kozak, Dionne Audain, and Cate Cohen- all with extensive and varied careers as actors, writers, filmmakers and BGB Studio members – to talk about what it means to be a woman in this business. They discuss their journeys, their challenges, being seen over 40, glass ceilings, ageism, plastic surgery, and what it means to be attractive, sensual, and powerful as they get older and wiser in Hollywood and beyond. Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now!</a> Guests &amp; Resources:Cate Cohen:<a href="http://stagingbgb.store/bgb-teachers/cate-cohen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Teacher Page,</a> <a href="https://www.catecohen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Official Site,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cateeco" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram,</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cateeco" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter,</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cate.cohen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> Dionne Audain:<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1916071/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IMDb,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamdionneaudain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram,</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DionneAudain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a> Harley Kozak:<a href="http://stagingbgb.store/bgb-teachers/harley-jane-kozak/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Teacher Page,</a> <a href="https://www.harleyjanekozak.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Official Site </a> Mindy Cohn:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mindycohn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a> Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio Explore these related BGB resources and take your craft and career to the next level!<a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/women-of-bgb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Women’s Photo Project: Being Seen</a> – We recently set out to facilitate a creative project that is near and dear to our mission: a photo shoot where women in our BGB community could take the reins and showcase their unique identity — on their terms. Have a look!Do the work necessary to move your career and craft to the next level. Jump into one of our career-changing <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/classes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLASSES!</a>

Wisdom of Women

Josiah Akinyele

In our recent BGB class, “The Business of Acting,” Risa had the opportunity to sit down with Josiah Akinyele, an agent at Innovative Artists. Listen in as they discuss the agent/client relationship, how to “make it,”along with Josiah’s unique journey from a challenging upbringing in Africa and the U.S.- to working at Banana Republic- to discovering his path and passion as a Hollywood agent. Josiah talks about what he needs from his clients (and potential clients), why the Industry is more competitive than ever right now, and what it takes for actors to be seen and find real success in our business.Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests &amp; Resources:Josiah AkinyeleMeet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioDo the work necessary to move your career and craft to the next level. Jump into one of our career-changing CLASSES!

In our recent BGB class, “The Business of Acting,” Risa had the opportunity to sit down with Josiah Akinyele, an agent at Innovative Artists. Listen in as they discuss the agent/client relationship, how to “make it,”along with Josiah’s unique journey from a challenging upbringing in Africa and the U.S.- to working at Banana Republic- to discovering his path and passion as a Hollywood agent. Josiah talks about what he needs from his clients (and potential clients), why the Industry is more competitive than ever right now, and what it takes for actors to be seen and find real success in our business. Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now!</a> Guests &amp; Resources:Josiah Akinyele<a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/steve-braun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio Do the work necessary to move your career and craft to the next level. Jump into one of our career-changing <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/classes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLASSES!</a>

Josiah Akinyele- The Hardest Working Agent in Show Business

In this special bonus episode of The Acting Podcast, Risa and Steve spoke with an incredible group of Casting Directors who are sharing challenges, open calls, and calls for reels on social media, and doing Instagram Lives, all with the intention of being in collaboration with actors and to keep their own artistry alive during these challenging time.Erica Bream, Jason Kennedy, Ramani Leah, Seth Caskey, Cara Chute Rosenbaum, Andrea Bunker, Becky Silverman, and Ryan Glorioso are all offering generously to artists all over the world in ways to bring actors' unique voices to our collective work right now. We were so moved by what they had to say about the gorgeous, brave work they’re seeing from thousands of artists around the globe, and we hope this episode will bring inspiration and encouragement to you and artists everywhere!Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests &amp; Resources:Andrea Bunker (BIG LITTLE LIES,  SHARP OBJECTS,  A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS) IG: @andreabunkerlaErica Bream (ALTERED CARBON,  11.22.63,  STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS) IG: @ericasbreamcastSeth Caskey (GLOW,  SIREN,  DON’T LOOK DEEPER) IG: @sethcaskeyJason Kennedy (NCIS, NCIS: LOS ANGELES,  ELIZABETHTOWN) IG: @kennedycastingRamani Leah (BATES MOTEL,  11.22.63) IG: @topramaniBecky Silverman (CRIMINAL MINDS, AMERICAN HORROR STORY, DAY ONE) IG: @bsvogue99Ryan Glorioso (Location Casting for LOOKING FOR ALASKA,  ON BECOMING A GOD IN CENTRAL FLORIDA,  13 REASONS WHY) IG: @rygloCara Chute Rosenbaum (THE MINDY PROJECT,  JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL,  AMERICAN CRIME STORY: THE PEOPLE VS. OJ SIMPSON) IG: @ccrcastingMeet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Career Master Class series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioDo the work necessary to move your career and craft to the next level. Jump into one of our career-changing CLASSES!

In this special bonus episode of The Acting Podcast, Risa and Steve spoke with an incredible group of Casting Directors who are sharing challenges, open calls, and calls for reels on social media, and doing Instagram Lives, all with the intention of being in collaboration with actors and to keep their own artistry alive during these challenging time.Erica Bream, Jason Kennedy, Ramani Leah, Seth Caskey, Cara Chute Rosenbaum, Andrea Bunker, Becky Silverman, and Ryan Glorioso are all offering generously to artists all over the world in ways to bring actors' unique voices to our collective work right now. We were so moved by what they had to say about the gorgeous, brave work they’re seeing from thousands of artists around the globe, and we hope this episode will bring inspiration and encouragement to you and artists everywhere! Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating! Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">catch up now!</a> Guests &amp; Resources:Andrea Bunker (BIG LITTLE LIES,  SHARP OBJECTS,  A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS) IG: <a href="http://instagram.com/andreabunkerla" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@andreabunkerla </a> Erica Bream (ALTERED CARBON,  11.22.63,  STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS) IG: <a href="http://instagram.com/ericasbreamcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ericasbreamcast </a> Seth Caskey (GLOW,  SIREN,  DON’T LOOK DEEPER) IG: <a href="http://instagram.com/sethcaskey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@sethcaskey </a> Jason Kennedy (NCIS, NCIS: LOS ANGELES,  ELIZABETHTOWN) IG: <a href="http://instagram.com/kennedycasting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kennedycasting </a> Ramani Leah (BATES MOTEL,  11.22.63) IG: <a href="http://instagram.com/topramani" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@topramani </a> Becky Silverman (CRIMINAL MINDS, AMERICAN HORROR STORY, DAY ONE) IG: <a href="http://instagram.com/bsvogue99" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bsvogue99 </a> Ryan Glorioso (Location Casting for LOOKING FOR ALASKA,  ON BECOMING A GOD IN CENTRAL FLORIDA,  13 REASONS WHY) IG: <a href="http://instagram.com/ryglo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ryglo </a> Cara Chute Rosenbaum (THE MINDY PROJECT,  JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL,  AMERICAN CRIME STORY: THE PEOPLE VS. OJ SIMPSON) IG: <a href="http://instagram.com/ccrcasting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ccrcasting </a> Meet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel. @BGBStudio on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> + <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> + @theBGBStudio on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebgbstudio?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=podcastlink&amp;utm_campaign=sociallink&amp;utm_content=podcast_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook. ‍‍ </a> CHECK OUT our <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=classLink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! </a>SIGN UP for our <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/master-classes?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=masterclasslink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Career Master Class series! </a> JOIN US for <a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/actors-summit?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa &amp; Steve </a> The <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=episodeResources&amp;utm_content=sitdownlink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BGB Sit-Down</a> is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio Do the work necessary to move your career and craft to the next level. Jump into one of our career-changing <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/classes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLASSES!</a>

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