Brian Breaks Character

Buckle up, actors, cuz this episode is about to step up your audition game 🚀 In this episode, I sat down with Mel Brown, the Customer Success Manager for Performers at Spotlight, and trust me, you're going to want to hear this. If you've ever stared at your Spotlight profile and thought, "Am I doing this right?" — I've gotchu! 💁‍♂️ Here are just a few juicy takeaways: 🎯 How to optimize your profile so casting directors actually find you 🚫 The biggest mistakes actors make on Spotlight (and how to fix them, stat!) 🌍 Why you need to be on Spotlight (even if you're not in the UK) This is only one of my four-part series devoted to helping you get the most out of these casting sites. REMINDER:💰You already pay for these sites — you deserve to get your money's worth! 👉 So make sure to check out episodes 134, 135 and 136 where I delve into Casting Workbook, Actors Access and Casting Networks. Wanna learn more about how to get more auditions? Join me for GIMME GIMME MORE AUDITIONS 🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏽🙋🏻‍♂️ A Proven 3-Part Framework to Get More Auditions for Worthwhile, Paid Projects Snag your spot 👉 https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH SPOTLIGHT Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spotlightuk/ Website https://www.spotlight.com Listen to #132 with David Flynn from Spotlight https://link.chtbl.com/Ep132 Subscribe To The Podcast https://link.chtbl.com/BrianBreaksCharacterPodcast Want More Auditions? Get In On This Free Training: https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/ Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat

🎙️Get ready to level up your audition game because in this episode, I chat with Lucky Mackey, Client Success Manager at Talent Systems, and Katie O'Connor, Enterprise Sales Manager for the West Coast at Casting Networks. We dig into all things casting networks—especially how you can make your profile work for you, not against you. 💥 If you're ready to make your profile shine ✨ and get seen, this episode is for you! Here's what you'll learn: What kind of headshots casting directors need to see 👀 How to use multiple takes during self-tapes 🎬 to your advantage without overthinking it All about the new features and global opportunities 🌍 on Casting Networks and why now's the time to update that profile.📲 This is only one of my four-part series devoted to helping you get the most out of these casting sites. REMINDER:💰You already pay for these sites — you deserve to get your money's worth! 👉 So make sure to check out episodes 134, 136, and 137 where we delve into Casting Workbook, Casting Networks and Spotlight. Wanna learn more about how to get more auditions? Join me for GIMME GIMME MORE AUDITIONS 🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏽🙋🏻‍♂️ A Proven 3-Part Framework to Get More Auditions for Worthwhile, Paid Projects Snag your spot 👉 https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH CASTING NETWORKS Instagram https://www.instagram.com/castingnetworks/ Website http://castingnetworks.com/ Subscribe To The Podcast https://link.chtbl.com/BrianBreaksCharacterPodcast Want More Auditions? Get In On This Free Training: https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/ Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat

If you're looking to get noticed by casting directors and make your profile really work for you, this episode is full of practical advice to help you stand out. I sat down with Blair Hickey—consultant for Breakdown Services & Actors Access, and founder of CastingAbout—to dish out how to get casting directors to notice you. 💥 We're talking about why your profile isn't just "a thing you fill out"—it's your key 🔑 to unlock opportunities. Listen & Learn: Why a fully filled-out profile helps casting directors pitch you with confidence 👍 How your headshots should sell your unique vibe 😎 Why staying up-to-date on what casting directors are working on right now can give you a competitive edge—and get you called in 📝 This is only one of my four-part series devoted to helping you get the most out of these casting sites. REMINDER:💰You already pay for these sites — you deserve to get your money's worth! 👉 So make sure to check out episodes 134, 136, and 137 where we delve into Casting Workbook, Casting Networks and Spotlight. Wanna learn more about how to get more auditions? Join me for GIMME GIMME MORE AUDITIONS 🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏽🙋🏻‍♂️ A Proven 3-Part Framework to Get More Auditions for Worthwhile, Paid Projects Snag your spot 👉 https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH ACTORS ACCESS & CASTING ABOUT Instagram https://www.instagram.com/actorsaccess Website https://castingabout.com https://actorsaccess.com Listen to #74 HOW TO SAY THANK YOU (without being weird) https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp74 Subscribe To The Podcast https://link.chtbl.com/BrianBreaksCharacterPodcast Want More Auditions? Get In On This Free Training: https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/ Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat

Join Casting Workbook Now 👇👇 https://signup.castingworkbook.com/register/actor?src=brian-patacca You know me as the go-to guy to get more auditions with your casting profiles. 👨🏻‍✈️💪 So, when Casting Workbook popped into my inbox, my first thought was, "Do we really need another casting site?!?" 🙄 But then, I discovered you can submit FOR FREE! ← Sounds too good to be true, amiright? No other casting site offers that... 🤔 As your self-declared Casting Website Defending Champion, before I introduce you to any other casting site, I had to reach out to their head honcho to get the scoop... Casting Workbook CEO Susan Fox joins me for this Special Bonus Episode of Brian Breaks Character. Here are my takeaways from our conversation... Casting Workbook is not just a game-changer for actors, but for the entire entertainment industry (I'm not being dramatic here... Allllllll the fancy streamers are talking about this And the One Reason to Rule them All... 💍 🧙🏻‍♂️ Casting Workbook's global platform is committed to bringing FAIR PRICING back to actors. 🙏 LISTEN NOW & LEARN HOW TO: Maximize your free submissions with Susan's strategies to make your profile standout → And get noticed by CDs around the world 🌎 Use Casting Workbook to auto-create an inexpensive and always-up-to-date website (...so you can quit trying to learn Wix!) 😅 Get a free self-tape setup consultation so you know your tapes stack up with what other actors do 🎬 This episode will open your eyes to why you've gotta join Casting Workbook now... → And listen now to hear exactly what you need to know before you click submit (for free)! 🎧 PS: I'm not being paid, or getting a kickback for sharing Casting Workbook with you. I'm sharing it because I believe that casting sites need to be a core focus if you plan to have a successful acting career. Period. Wanna learn more about how to get more auditions? Join me for GIMME GIMME MORE AUDITIONS 🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏽🙋🏻‍♂️ A Proven 3-Part Framework to Get More Auditions for Worthwhile, Paid Projects Snag your spot 👉 https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH CASTING WORKBOOK https://signup.castingworkbook.com/register/actor?src=brian-patacca Want More Auditions? Get In On This Free Training: https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/ Listen to: #133 with Katie O'Connor & Jason Teresi from Casting Networks https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp133 #132 with David Flynn from Spotlight https://link.chtbl.com/Ep132 #83 with CastingAbout & Actors Access – Part One https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp83 #84 with CastingAbout & Actors Access – Part Two https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp84 Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat

On this episode of Brian Breaks Character, I sat down with the powers that be from Casting Networks (again!), Katie O'Connor, Enterprise Sales Manager (West Coast) 🌴 and Jason Teresi, Client Success Manager 💫. They join me to give the inside scoop on all the exciting developments since the Casting Networks overhaul three years ago, and trust me, they do not disappoint. 🙌 👉 Casting Networks is a staple in this industry and they work hard over there to continuously improve the experience for both actors and casting directors. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: 🌍 Global Expansion: Casting Networks is working to establish itself as a global platform. 📸 Headshot Tips: Ever wondered how many headshots you should have on your profile? Katie and Jason share valuable insights to help you present your best self on your casting profile. 🚫 Avoid This Common Mistake: Find out the biggest mistake actors make on their profiles and why it's crucial to keep your profile updated and fully filled out. This episode is packed with Casting Networks tips TO MAKE YOUR PROFILE MO' BETTA. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH KATIE & JASON Instagram https://www.instagram.com/castingnetworks/ Website http://castingnetworks.com/ Subscribe To The Podcast https://link.chtbl.com/BrianBreaksCharacterPodcast Watch Uncut Behind-The-Scenes Videos Of Past Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Want More Auditions? https://www.yourauditionmagnet.com/ Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat

In this episode, we've got a surprise for all you actors out there! Spotlight's Customer Success Manager, David Flynn, joins me to reveal why every actor who wants to work in the UK and beyond (no matter where you're from) should be on this global casting platform. Here are three key takeaways: 🌎 Global Opportunity - Spotlight's reach is massive with 80,000 active performers registered on the platform plus over 2,000 agencies and pretty much every casting director you can name are active on the site. ⭐️ Profile Perfection - David walks us through the art of crafting your profile, from highlighting your skills to maximizing searchability and how to put your best foot forward when submitting for roles. 🎭 David's Journey - As a former actor on London's West End and a music industry insider, David brings a wealth of experience and energy to the table. Wanna learn more about how to get more auditions? Join me for GIMME GIMME MORE AUDITIONS 🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏽🙋🏻‍♂️ A Proven 3-Part Framework to Get More Auditions for Worthwhile, Paid Projects Snag your spot 👉 https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH DAVID Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flynny50 Website www.twitter.com/David_Flynn https://www.spotlight.com Subscribe To The Podcast https://link.chtbl.com/BrianBreaksCharacterPodcast Want More Auditions? Get In On This Free Training: https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/ Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat

🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ Run, Don't Walk to Get the Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode: https://actorsurvivalguide.com This is Part Two of the Actor Survival Guide. 🎭 Look, we've been living through two strikes! 💥💥 And right now it might not even feel like you're in your acting career because what does an acting career even look like at this point? 🤔 So, I reached out to the crème de la crème of coaches for actors – the über-experts who wholeheartedly devote themselves to your fulfillment & success in this wild career – and asked them: What is a strategy actors can apply when things are just slow? ALLLLLLL TWELVE OF THEM showed up for this very special pop-up Brian Breaks Character Podcast 2-Part Episode: The Actor Survival Guide to 2023… And Volume 4 of this guide was born! 🌟 And.. You know I love an actionable strategy, whether that's something you do with your hands or your mindset, so this guide is full of measurable steps to supercharge your acting career and shake off that strike funk. 💪 On this episode you'll hear from Sam Valentine, Anthony Meindl, Jo Kelly, Shannon Bills, Elise Arsenault, DaJuan Johnson & Me! Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. Grab Your FREE Download with Must-See Advice From These All-Star Coaches https://actorsurvivalguide.com CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actresschristinehorn/ Website: https://christinehorn.com/ CONNECT WITH SARAH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realactorslab Website: https://realactorslab.com/express CONNECT WITH MONIQUA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moniquaplantewellness Website: https://www.moniquaplantewellness.com/ CONNECT WITH EMILY GRACE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/ Website: http://pickfordwest.com/ CONNECT WITH JODIE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodiebentleycareercoach Website: https://www.jodiebentleycareercoach.com CONNECT WITH TONY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tony.rossi Website: https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com CONNECT WITH SAM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onebrokeactress/ Website: https://onebrokeactress.com/ CONNECT WITH ANTHONY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonymeindl/ Website: https://www.anthonymeindl.com/ CONNECT WITH ELISE Instagram: www.instagram.com/theglobalactor Website: www.audiobookadventure.com CONNECT WITH SHANNON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonbillscoaching Website: https://shannonbills.com CONNECT WITH DAJUAN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkbiggercoaching/ Website https://thinkbiggercoaching.com/ CONNECT WITH JO Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/tobeornottoact_jokelly Website: https://www.tobeornottoact.com/ Subscribe To The Podcast https://link.chtbl.com/BrianBreaksCharacterPodcast Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS: https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+131+2023+Actor+Survival+Guide+Vol+4+Part+Two+-+TRANSCRIPT.pdf

🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ Run, Don't Walk To Get the Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode: https://actorsurvivalguide.com This is Part One of the Actor Survival Guide. Whenever the bizniz feels S L O W 🐢 ... ...my thoughts start to get W E I R D. I'm not gonna give a lot of airtime to my trash thoughts cuz I'm gonna guess you know them intimately (E.g., Should I still be doing this, Does anyone care, Why am I banging my head against the wall, etc.). Wallowing in weirdness won't get us anywhere, so I reached out for help from TWELVE (yup, 12) of the best acting bizniz coaches on the planet ...oh yeah, and me which makes it a baker's dozen! I asked these rockstar coaches to answer one question: What is a strategy actors can apply when things are just slow? ALLLLLLL TWELVE OF THEM showed up for this very special pop-up Brian Breaks Character Podcast 2-Part Episode: The Actor Survival Guide to 2023… And Volume 4 of this guide was born! 💥 What's in it for you? 🤔 💪 Actionable Strategies - Measurable steps to supercharge your acting career & shake off that strike funk 📚 13 Mini Masterclasses - We want you to be able to put these strategies into action when you need them so we've broken up this hot advice into 2 episodes that are like having 13 easy-to-digest mini-masterclasses right in your ears. 📝 Ready-To-Go Action Guide - We already taken notes for you in this quick (& ADORABLE) download. We collected these coach-approved strategies in one place – just head over to ActorSurvivalGuide.com 🏹 Your Career's Secret Weapon - These strategies will help you navigate the ups & downs of the acting bizniz 👈 and these apply to you whether you're reaching for your first co-star, moving from regional to Broadway, or on track for your 15th Series Regular! On this episode you'll hear from Christine Horn, Jodie Bentley, Emily Grace, Moniqua Plante, Tony Rossi, & Sarah Gaboury. Let's ride the acting roller coaster with joy instead of fear! 🎢 Hands up! 🙌 Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. Grab Your FREE Download with Must-See Advice From These All-Star Coaches https://actorsurvivalguide.com CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actresschristinehorn/ Website: https://christinehorn.com/ CONNECT WITH SARAH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realactorslab Website: https://realactorslab.com/express CONNECT WITH MONIQUA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moniquaplantewellness Website: https://www.moniquaplantewellness.com/ CONNECT WITH EMILY GRACE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/ Website: http://pickfordwest.com/ CONNECT WITH JODIE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodiebentleycareercoach Website: https://www.jodiebentleycareercoach.com CONNECT WITH TONY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tony.rossi Website: https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com CONNECT WITH SAM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onebrokeactress/ Website: https://onebrokeactress.com/ CONNECT WITH ANTHONY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonymeindl/ Website: https://www.anthonymeindl.com/ CONNECT WITH ELISE Instagram: www.instagram.com/theglobalactor Website: www.audiobookadventure.com CONNECT WITH SHANNON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonbillscoaching Website: https://shannonbills.com CONNECT WITH DAJUAN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkbiggercoaching/ Website https://thinkbiggercoaching.com/ CONNECT WITH JO Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/tobeornottoact_jokelly Website: https://www.tobeornottoact.com/ Subscribe To The Podcast https://link.chtbl.com/BrianBreaksCharacterPodcast Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS: https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+130+2023+Actor+Survival+Guide+Vol+4+Part+One+-+TRANSCRIPT.pdf

We've got something special for you in this pop-up episode of Brian Breaks Character. You know, I couldn't stay silent with the strikes that are still going on. 👉 On today's episode, we dive into the state of the business and the creatives inside of the strike. And… the truth that cannot be denied regardless of what's going on in the business - You were born to do this. 💪 Plus, I'm thrilled to introduce my new Make Lemonade program – devoted to actors who want a healthy dose of focus, less toxic-positivity, and MORE JOY in their lives & careers. 🍋 Life's thrown us some curveballs lately, but guess what? We're turning lemons into lemonade with this exciting membership program. Feeling stuck creatively? We've got your back. Craving that artistic community? Get ready for virtual hangouts and bonus Zoom Calls that'll reignite your passion. 🌟🎭 Oh, and about the podcast – we're taking a break until 2024 so I can focus on Make Lemonade. But remember, your creative journey is worth it. Stay inspired, take care, and let's make some lemonade together. See you in 2024! 🎉 Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. JOIN ME FOR MAKE LEMONADE https://www.actorsmakelemonade.com Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Videos Of The Pod On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat

🏳️‍🌈 This is the fourth and final episode of our LGBTQ+ Podcast Series. All this month, we've been elevating and uplifting the voices of LGBTQ+ podcasts and content creators. 🎧🎥 Today, we are happy to highlight LGBTQ&A podcast. LGBTQ&A has been featured in The New York Times, MSNBC, and was nominated for Outstanding Podcast at the 2023 GLAAD Media Awards. 🙌 Jeffrey Masters is the host and creator of LGBTQ&A. He's also the former Director of Podcasts at The Advocate and he is currently the Senior Producer of the New Yorker Radio Hour. 😲 Jeffrey's guest on this particular episode is none other than the queer icon, Janelle Monáe. 🤩 Now, I know if you listen to this podcast that you have a passion in your heart 💗 and that passion extends to helping make the world a better place. And, Janelle Monáe puts those words into action in this episode. Janelle talks about their journey to becoming a queer icon, new album, and debut book, The Memory Librarian. And… Just a quick reminder 👉 Brian Breaks Character is on vacation for June and July 🏝😎, but we will be back to you in August with season 3️⃣. Can't wait to see you then! 🎉 Check out these episodes while we're away: #124 Breaking Down The Writers' Strike: A Candid Conversation with Golden Globe & Emmy Award-Winner Michael Sucsy, Creator & Director of HBO's Grey Gardens https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/124-breaking-down-the-writers-strike-a/id1570747490?i=1000615267288 #26 'Book the Room' from Your Living Room with Christine Horn https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/26-book-the-room-from-your-living-room-with-christine-horn/id1570747490?i=1000532369203 #61 Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life with author Francesc Miralles https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/61-ikigai-the-japanese-secret-to-a-long-and/id1570747490?i=1000551985538 Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH LGBTQ&A Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lgbtqpod https://www.instagram.com/jeffmasters1 Website https://www.lgbtqpodcast.com/ Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-Scenes Video Of the Podcast On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat

🏳️‍🌈 This is the third episode in our series devoted to elevating and uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices for podcasts and content creators. 🎧🎥 Today, you're in for a treat. I cannot wait for you to meet The Queer Spirit podcast. 🙌 You know that we talk about spirituality a lot on Brian Breaks Character, but hosts Nick Venegoni & TanyaMarck Oviedo of The Queer Spirit look at spirituality in all its multiple forms through the lens of being queer. This podcast spotlights LGBTQIA+ artists, healers and activists who enliven, heal and empower our communities to thrive and flourish. Now in their 6th season, TanyaMarck has joined Nick as co-host and the episode we're featuring is a really special one in their sequence cuz it's the the last episode of season 5 where Nick interviews TanyaMarck. So you really get a window into these two incredible people. 💗 And... Just a quick reminder 👉 Brian Breaks Character is on vacation for June and July 🏝😎, but we will be back to you in August with season three. Can't wait to see you then! 🎉 Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH THE QUEER SPIRIT Instagram https://www.instagram.com/holisticqueerhealing/ Website http://thequeerspirit.com/ Free mini-course, The Self-Confident Queer - https://queerhealingjourneys.com/confident/ Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-Scenes Video Of the Podcast On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat

🏳️‍🌈 This is the second episode in our Special LGBTQ+ Podcast Series, where we continue to celebrate Pride by honoring and uplifting diverse voices within the LGBTQ+ community. 🙌 Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or as an ally, these episodes are going to ignite your spirit, change perceptions, and get you excited. 🤗 And hopefully, give you a window into what it means to be Queer in the United States of America, especially as an artist. 🎭🎨 Today's episode is from Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast with hosts Bob the Drag Queen and Peppermint. (👉You heard from Peppermint on episode #121 of Brian Breaks Character!) Every episode of Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast is a journey through a theme by sharing stories, music, poetry, and art of varying depth and hilarity. It's dedicated to continuing the work of the Black Queer Town Hall Organization by amplifying Black Queer voices and telling Black Queer stories.👏👏👏 Today we're sharing with you their episode Parenthood where Bob the Drag Queen & Peppermint explore the topic of parenthood. 👶👶 P.S. Brian Breaks Character is actually on vacation 🏝for the months of June and July, but we will be back in August with season 3️⃣ rip-roaring and ready to go. 🎉 Can't wait to see you then! Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH TOWN HALL: A BLACK QUEER PODCAST Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thetownhallpod/ Website https://www.blackqueertownhall.org/bqth-podcast Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-Scenes Video Of the Podcast On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 It's Pride month, y'all, and we are really happy to be celebrating. 🎉 First, you should know that Brian Breaks Character actually takes a little sabbatical for the months of June and July 😎 that way we can come back in August with a rip-roaring third season. 🙌 But… We've decided to do something different for this Pride month ➡️ We are sharing with you episodes from LGBTQ+ Podcasts that we are really proud of, delighted to highlight and to elevate the voices of, here in this space. So, for the next four weeks, you're going to hear episodes from someone else's podcast and I cannot wait for you to meet these people. 👉 We're going to kick off this series with Lez Hang Out. Leigh Holmes Foster and Ellie Brigida are the co-hosts and producers of Lez Hang Out – an award winning podcast on the TAGG podcast network with over 30k monthly listeners and over 1 million downloads to date. It has been featured on LOGO's list of best queer podcasts, HER's The Best LGBTQ+ Podcasts You Should Be Listening To and named #1 lesbian podcast to listen to on FeedSpot, as well as nominated twice for a Best Podcast Queerty award. We're sharing with you their finale to season five. Know that you are in for an episode focused on lesbian experience, representation, culture, life, love, and so much more. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH LEZ HANG OUT Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lezhangoutpod/ Website https://www.lezhangoutpod.com/ Leigh & Ellie's original podcast musical The Flame https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flame-a-podcast-musical/id1547278659 Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-Scenes Videos Of Brian Breaks Character On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat

🎧 Grab your earbuds and brace yourself for a dose of inspiration amidst the Writers' Strike and the looming SAG-AFTRA Strike. Today's guest Michael Sucsy takes us beyond the picket lines of The Writers' Strike, providing an inside look as a member of both the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Directors Guild of America (DGA). He opens up about what truly hangs in the balance during these negotiations. But that's not all — the game-changing influence of AI promises to reshape the landscape, and Michael offers insights into how it might shape the future of storytelling. 🤖🤖🤖 And for all you Grey Gardens fans out there (me! 🙋🏻‍♂️) you're in for a treat. Michael is the genius behind the HBO film –and you bet I get him to spill some juicy details about the experience. 👉 With Michael's personal insights you'll gain an exclusive perspective on the writers' strike and discover the brilliant possibilities that lie ahead for TV. 📺 Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH MICHAEL Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michaelsucsy/ Twitter https://twitter.com/michaelsucsy Website https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1302591/ WGA RESOURCES Social Media Toolkit https://www.wgacontract2023.org/take-action/social-media-toolkit Picket Schedules and Locations https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations WGA STRIKE HUB https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub Support Queer TV Creatives https://www.autostraddle.com/queer-tv-creatives-share-how-you-can-support-the-writers-strike Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: https://makeagentswantyou.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+124+-+Michael+Sucsy+-+Transcript.pdf

This one goes out to all the actors. Right now you might be feeling a little anxious, a little stressed because of the strike that's going on. So I'm replaying an episode that really dives into craft with one of my absolute favorite teachers, Jo Kelly. And... She is now a 7x guest on Brian Breaks Character, so you know I trust her! Jo joins me to drop some incredible truth bombs about: The mistakes actors are making What gets in your way How to truly embody the freedom and instinct you want when you're acting (sounds like a dream, right?) I encourage you to listen to this mind-blowing chat (no, literally, we talked about neural pathways!). Jo Kelly is a true gift! **Full disclosure, this interview was taken from an IG Live because the conversation that unfolded was sooooo juicy. I simply had to make it into an episode of the podcast.** And... Jo has a gift just for Brian Breaks Character listeners. Click the link to get in on the free LIVE training that we talk about on the episode! https://www.brianbreakscharacter.com/reset Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH JO Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tobeornottoact_jokelly/ Join Jo's Free LIVE Masterclass https://www.brianbreakscharacter.com/reset/ Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript: https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+73+-+Jo+Kelly+.pdf

Hey Listeners! My name is Emma and I'm taking over Brian's posts for today... 💅🏻 In case we haven't crossed paths yet, I'm the Client Success Manager on Brian's team. 👋🏻 To put it simply, I'm like a supportive cheerleader 📣 and a guidance counselor for all of Brian's clients. 👑 We're all about sharing and celebrating our clients' successes, big or small! (...or to put it more graphically, whenever you CAN use this emoji → 🎉). Guess what? March marked the THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of Make Agents Want You, the free masterclass that put Brian on the map! You've probably heard of it, right? 😎 It's helped over 8,000 actors worldwide find representation and become a sensation! 🎉🎉🎉 (ahem!) We simply couldn't let this milestone pass without a grand celebration – so, we put together a special episode where Brian spills the beans. You'll learn how this "little class that could" 🚂 (launched during the pandemic); what's new & improved after three years; how Brian's spiritual side played a key role in dreaming it all up (intriguing, right?); and get ready to *hear* Brian blush a little too! Join me in raising a virtual toast to the success of Make Agents Want You and all the actors who've benefited from it. 👉 It's been a wild three years and this is the origin story you don't want to miss! ⭐️ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH SHARON Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sharononscreen/ Website https://sharonfreedman.com/ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES #8 Sheila-Joon from full-on skeptic to bi-coastal success story https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp8 #10 Sharon Got 35 Meetings for Representation with Zero Referrals https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp10 #55 Ignite Your JOY with Grey's Anatomy's Sarah Utterback https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp55 #59 How To Get Representation In A City Where You Don't Live – Cellina Tells The Tale From Chicago https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp59 #64 Your Identity and Your Acting Career Are Your Birthright with Yvette Gonzalez https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp64 #78 How To Land Reps in London with Ditte Maria le-Fevre https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp78 #97 Steve Carell's TV Wife Laura Niemi Tells All https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp97 #109 Destination: Vancouver! Rachelle got 15 Agent Meetings... and 12 offers! https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp109 #119 Performance Capture & Transatlantic Representation with BAFTA Newcomer, Helen Day https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp119 Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: https://makeagentswantyou.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat

🎙️ Today's podcast episode features the legendary Peppermint, and it's all about taking a stand. Brace yourself for a journey filled with activism and a whole lot of empowerment. ✊ Out Magazine named today's guest as one of the most influential LGBTQ+ people of the year. 🤩 You might also know Peppermint from when she gained widespread recognition as the first out trans contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9. Then, Peppermint made history again as the first trans woman to originate a lead role in a Broadway musical. And, now, Peppermint can be seen in A Transparent Musical at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, which opens this weekend! 🎭🌟 (If you go on Sunday, May 21st, I'll see you there!) 🤗 Peppermint's impact extends way beyond her performances. She's a board member of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation 🌈 and the American Civil Liberties Union's 🤝, first-ever artist ambassador for trans justice. In this episode, we dive into the pressing issue of discriminatory legislation targeting drag performers. We explore the intersectional conversation around body autonomy, women's reproductive rights, same-sex marriage, and gender-affirming care. Peppermint's presence on this episode is an absolute gift. Her message of love, inclusion, and resilience will leave you feeling inspired and ready to sashay and slay for what you believe in. 💖💃 Through the end of May, Team BKP will match donations up to $2,500 made to the ACLU of Tennessee. If you'd like to show your support, please consider donating to the ACLU of Tennessee. Send me a DM to @briansaysthat on IG by May 31st with a screenshot of your receipt. Your contribution will support their work in defending civil liberties and equality for all. 🤝💙 So, grab your headphones and let's embrace activism and make our voices heard. Together, we can create positive change. 🥰 Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH PEPPERMINT Instagram https://www.instagram.com/peppermint247/ DONATION MATCH ACLU of Tennessee www.aclu-tn.org RESOURCES Black Queer Town Hall Podcast https://www.blackqueertownhall.org/bqth-podcast GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/ Trans in the South https://southernequality.org/resources/transinthesouth/ Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Videos On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/EP.+121+Peppermint+Transcript.pdf

Unless you've been living under a rock 🪨, you know that we are in a Writers' Strike. 🪧 So, today I'm replaying an episode with Emmy Award winner, Nick Wooten. Nick is a TV writer 📺 and that's who we need to hear from right now. He's worked on big shows like NYPD Blue, Law & Order and Stumptown, just to name a few. In this episode, Nick talks about being branded as a writer for network television and what it means to change the narrative of the creative work you do. He emphasizes the idea that expansion beyond the scope of work you've been recognized for requires taking action – and not just thinking about it. And Nick is such a generous person. He really lets us into his creative process. So think of this episode as one more way of showing up for the WGA right now and see what it is like to live a writer's life. But don't fool yourself. Go down to the end of the show notes to find some resources about how to further support the WGA ➡ Join us on the Picket Line so we can help these incredible writers who change the narrative of what it means to live in this country and in this world. And to all my writers out there, thank you. I send you a ton of support right now. 💗 I know this is uncomfortable. I also just want to give you the stamina you need to keep showing up in this fight and to fight for what is right. We stand with you. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. WGA RESOURCES Social Media Toolkit https://www.wgacontract2023.org/take-action/social-media-toolkit Picket Schedules and Locations https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations WGA STRIKE HUB https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub Support Queer TV Creatives https://www.autostraddle.com/queer-tv-creatives-share-how-you-can-support-the-writers-strike CONNECT WITH NICK IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0941370/ Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: https://makeagentswantyou.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat

👉 Have you ever been interested in Performance or Motion Capture? 👉 Do you have a Non-Traditional Performance Background and are wondering how to tie it in with your acting career? (Calling all dancers, puppeteers, mimes, etc.!)🕺🏻👀 👉 Are you an International Performer looking to work in the US? Then grab you earbuds cuz today's podcast episode has got your name ALLLL OVER IT! 🌟 🇬🇧 Helen Day is a British actress, dancer, circus performer, puppeteer, and voiceover & performance capture artist who made it across the pond from England 💂‍♀️ to Los Angeles 🌴. In this episode, she shares the intimate details of working with James Cameron, transitioning from dance to film, the story of how she landed representation in LA and her consciousness around making her big move to the US. 🇺🇸 Helen's wild combination of unique skills opened the door to collaborations with icons like Tim Burton 👻, Henson Studios 🐸, James Cameron's 🦋 Avatar-inspired Cirque du Soleil 🎪 show, Samuel L. Jackson, and Luminous Productions (video games like Forspoken). 🎮 In this conversation, you'll learn how Helen used her non-traditional acting background to attract the right attention in the US and abroad. If you're worried you're soooooo unique the bizniz will never understand you, then this episode is for you. If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH HELEN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlebird7/ Website https://helendayactress.com/ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES #78 How To Land Reps in London with Ditte Maria le-Fevre https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp78 Victoria Atkin - Expert in PCAP https://victoriaatkin.com/ Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: https://makeagentswantyou.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+119+-+Helen+Day+-+Transcript+.pdf

Ready to unleash the creative storytelling activist inside you? 🎨🎭 Tired of those pesky voices in your head telling you you're not good enuff? Or the idea's not good enuff? Or it doesn't matter? 🗣️ Shut 'em down with this episode of the pod – my guest is the incredibly well-recognized & awarded co-creator of The Exonerated, Jessica Blank. Jessica is a creative force to be reckoned with! Her work has been recognized by Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, Ovation and named 'Best Play of the Year' by The New York Times. Her approach to creativity is smart, rooted in activism, and empowering – she's like a red hot furnace of creative energy! 💪🔥 And you're in good hands (ears?) with this episode 👉 Jessica's taught storytelling at some of the most prestigious places around (oh, you know, the biggies like Brown, Stanford, NYU, Juilliard, and my alma mater Northwestern). #GoCats 😻 Whether you're a hobbyist or a Hollywood heavyweight, Jessica has insights & inspiration that will help you create content that matters. Grab your notebook 📓 and lean in as Jessica shows you how to start a revolution with your creativity! 🔥🔥 Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH JESSICA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessicacblank Website https://www.jessicacblank.com/ Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: https://makeagentswantyou.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat

Real Actor's Lab's Sarah Gaboury asked me to come on her IG Live to tell her students how to find managers and agents and the conversation that unfolded was sooooo juicy, I simply had to make it into an episode of the podcast. 👉If you're an actor who needs representation this episode is a no-brainer: LISTEN. NOW. After helping 542 actors sign with the right reps, I can't wait to tell you all about why my rebellious approach to make agents want you actually works. If you're not an actor, this convo has a lot to teach you, too: I teach the exact mindset you need to really put YOURSELF out there and to say what you really want. And I'm teaching a free, live masterclass where I'm going to share the secrets this week! 🎉 ➡️ So if you need reps (or just want *new* ones or you're thinkin' about leaving yours)… Don't miss this masterclass - https://makeagentswantyou.com/inspire Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH SARAH Instagram https://www.instagram.com/realactorslab/ Website: https://realactorslab.com Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: https://makeagentswantyou.com/inspire Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+117+-+Sarah+Gaboury+-+Transcript.pdf

So I'm going to guess you've noticed that we've been talking a lot about writing and content creation here on the podcast lately. So it's the perfect time to bring back this episode with Emily Grace. If you are a writer and an actor and you're trying to propel your career forward with content that you're creating on your own, there are a lot of traps that you can fall into where you waste time, energy and money with making stuff that won't actually propel your career forward. So this replay is a cautionary tale… I'm just gonna come out and say it, – DO NOT WRITE YOUR OWN CONTENT… Well, not until you listen to this episode! Because even though you've got the best of intentions, chances are you'll make a rookie mistake: You won't write the right character to showcase you & your talents. I hear you thinking: "Ummmmm, excuse me, Brian! I know a thing or two about scripts, I'm an actor, I look at them all day." That right there is the very reason you'll make this mistake. Today's guest Emily Grace walks us through creating content from the lightbulb moment to breaking the process down into small, actionable steps. No, like for real... She really realllllllly breaks it down so that it doesn't feel overwhelming! Plus she teaches us a reliable, failsafe hack to ensure you write stories that actually highlight your talent and attract the right attention in the bizniz. Oh, and we breakdown the entire plot of one of my favorite movies – The Devil Wears Prada. Emily Grace is an expert at helping actors get their damn scripts done. It takes courage to put yourself out there and today's guest helps actors create their own projects. Tune in to learn: The BIG mistakes actors make when it comes to writing TRUTH TIME: Just because you are good at breaking down a script doesn't mean that you are good at writing a character fit for you How storytelling is a catalyst for change Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH EMILY Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/ Website http://pickfordwest.com/ Subscribe To The Podcast https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490?to=page Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat

🎭 Are you an actor? 📝 Do also write scripts? 💻 OR create content? If you answered yes to any or ALL of these questions then today's episode of the podcast is for you. My guest Carly Tatiana Pandža is a talented actor and writer, who brought both of these things to the forefront when reaching out for representation. Carly is a graduate of my program #agentgoals and I had to have her on the show – and not just cuz she got 22 offers for representation 😱😱😱! –But because she is a person who's done a lot of self growth to look at herself and the way she's showing up in the world. 🌍 I imagine that if you're listening to this podcast, you're one of those people as well. 👈 And so for Carly, the hunt for representation wasn't just her wanting to get auditions as an actor, it was also because she makes content. 🎞 🎥 She actually has a feature-length award-winning documentary HAIR that streamed on Hulu. She made this after she had a successful You Are Not Your Hair head-shaving charity event. So, if you're an actor or content creator looking to find representation or just want to gain valuable insights on how to succeed in the entertainment industry, this episode is a must-listen Fun Fact: Carly's strong commitment to amplifying women's authentic voices and transforming equity of representation and career opportunities within the entertainment industry led to founding HER Theatre Company, an LA-based boutique that is 100% female owned and operated, with all content written, performed, directed, and produced by women. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. Want to learn more? If you're an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free (https://www.makeagentswantyou.com). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out and focus on the acting you were born to do. CONNECT WITH CARLY Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlytatianapandza/ Website https://www.carlytatianapandza.com/ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES #54 Age Ain't Nothin' But a Number - How Sharon Got 17 Meetings for Representation https://link.chtbl.com/BBC54 Discover Your Human Design https://www.daylunalife.com/ Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: https://makeagentswantyou.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+115+-+Carly+Tatiana+Pandza.pdf

TW // We do discuss topics that could be challenging to some listeners on this episode, including sexual assault. Please make a conscious decision when you decide to listen. I'mma bet you learn a lot from today's guest on the podcast... Ann Thomas is the founder of Transgender Talent 👉 providing talent management services to transgender & non-binary actors. 🎬 And let me tell you... Ann is A LOT of fun and isn't afraid to tell it like it is! She talks through the unique challenges trans & non-binary actors can face on set; in audition rooms; and in closed-door meetings. Ann is a fierce advocate for actors ( ← just my kinda human!): She educates showbizniz professionals on how to work effectively & respectfully with her clients while always striving to create more safe & supportive opportunities for trans & non-binary performers. 🏳️‍⚧️ Ann brings her whole enchilada manager expertise to this episode – so if you want to know how to be a better client to your reps (or just want new reps!) she's got some great advice to get you started (i.e., what your reel should – and should not! – include). PS: Ann's at the forefront of making change in this industry: She's behind the push for Actors Access to change actors' profiles so that actors can now define their identity more clearly and define what roles they will play. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH ANN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/transgendertalent/ Website https://transgendertalent.com/ Key Change Ensemble https://keychangeensemble.org/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Nglhjgti4wZev_GgAHEtA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/transgendertalent Twitter https://twitter.com/transgtalent Actors Access Updates https://actorsaccess.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/17000085503-release-history-actors-access Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: https://makeagentswantyou.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+114+-+Transgender+Talent+Founder+Ann+Thomas _-+Transcript.pdf

Ever thought about TV Hosting? 📺 Whether you dream of being the next Oprah, Tom Bergeron or Kelly Ripa, or just want to add TV Hosting to your repertoire of skills, on today's show, Hosting Casting Director Extraordinaire, Sean De Simone gives us a masterclass! 👨🏾‍🎓👩🏻‍🎓🧑🏽‍🎓 👉 Sean comes with an incredible pedigree – he's cast for the crème de la crème of networks: A&E, BET, Bravo, OWN, Nat Geo, HGTV, QVC (...just to name a few of the crèmes). 💅🏻 And today's episode is as close as you'll ever get without actually being in the room with him when he's casting the biggest jobs. 🤯 Sean has seen it all (and then some!)... From iconic auditions to cringe-worthy ones and on this episode he tells you exactly what works and what doesn't. 😱 THE MUST-LISTEN TAKEAWAYS BEFORE YOU ATTEND YOUR NEXT HOSTING AUDITION: 🤔 What exactly does "have personality" mean in a casting breakdown? 😳 How the idea of a traditional host doesn't exist anymore (and can hold you back in your auditions 🙀 The 2️⃣ things every host MUST be able to do in order to be successful (FYI these are deal breakers!) Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH SEAN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sean_desimone_casting/ Website https://seandesimonecasting.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/27758285862/ Email [email protected] Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Grab 23 Real Ways To Get Good Auditions Here: https://www.supersneakyauditions.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+113+-+Wanna+Be+a+TV+Host_+Casting+Director+Sean+De+Simone+Tell-All+Interview+-+Transcript.pdf

Now that Deadline has finally announced the big news, I can share Chelsea Gonzalez with you! 🎉 🙈🙊🙉 I've had to keep my mouth shut until Deadline, Variety and The Wrap spread the word➞ Chelsea Gonzalez is an Official Selection as a Blumhouse & K Period Media Screamwriting Fellow (...and as a longtime, client & friend, I am just so freakin' proud of her!). 💗 🙌 And on today's episode of Brian Breaks Character she – quite literally! – walks us through her experience at Sundance Film Festival. 🎥 📽 The Who, What, Where, When, & How to make Sundance work for you! 🤝 What you can do to build connections in the film industry: surprise! it's not all about bizniz cards✨ ⚖️ How to balance TWO passions 👈 As an actor-filmmaker, Chelsea is a shining example of someone who takes courageous action toward her 2nd passion 💸 When to invest in a big festival like this to ensure it catapults the rest of your career (plus allllll the things she's learned from being on the festival circuit!) 🤔 Chelsea was named 'Most Powerful Voice' by Blackbird Film Festival and recently won Best Pilot for the series Legit Married at Dances with Films. 🙌 During the episode, she offers valuable insights on storytelling and filmmaking that will leave you feeling inspired and ready to create (or book a ticket to Park City for next year's festival!). ✍️🎞📺 So sit back, grab some popcorn 🍿, and get ready to be entertained & informed by one of the most exciting emerging filmmakers I've ever had the privilege to know. 🎉 FUN FACT: Before Chelsea found a love of writing and directing, she began her career as an actress in a... Blumhouse feature. 💁‍♀️ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH CHELSEA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chelseathegonzo/ Website https://www.chelseagonzalez.com Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Grab 23 Real Ways To Get Good Auditions Here: https://www.supersneakyauditions.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+112+-+Chelsea+Gonzalez+-+Transcript.pdf

Calling all future Shonda Rhimes & Ryan Murphys!!! 👉 Do you have an idea for a TV show? 👉 Or a pilot gathering dust cuz you don't know what to do with it? 👉 Or maybe you're just curious about how TV shows get made! Brian Breaks Character has gotchu, boo. 💗 On this episode of the podcast, my guest Adrienne Rose White give us a masterclass on HOW TO PITCH & SELL TV SHOWS. 📺 Adrienne helps people to *actually* sell TV shows (organically!) by teaching creatives to develop, package, and sell the authentic story that only they can tell. 🎟 Adrienne has pitched and sold shows multiple times on her own (and with her clients!) and in this episode she gives us a backstage pass! HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: 📺 How to get your itty-bitty idea off the ground and get a YES from Netflix 📺 The key differences to SET YOU APART when you pitch to studios, production companies, and networks 📺 Why this is 💯x easier than you think it is 👈 this might also piss you off! #SorryNotSorry Whether you're a content creator who's got something to sell, an actor sitting on the sidelines cuz "you're not a writer," or just wanna see how the sausage is made... You'll want to listen. And if you're NEVER going to pitch a TV show, you still need this episode because Adrienne walks us through the key steps to nurture long term relationships in show bizniz so you can earn the know, like, and trust factor with your future collaborators. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH ADRIENNE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/somethingtrulybrilliant/ Website http://howtoactually.carrd.co How to *Actually* Sell a TV Show, Organically https://howtoactually.mykajabi.com/how-to-actually-pre-call-landing-page-1 Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: https://makeagentswantyou.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript: https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+111+-+Adrienne+Rose+White+-+Transcript

Today's guest, Pete Luna has been an actor in New York 🗽 for over 20 years and he never had a manager or an agent! He tried to get one in the past 🤯 while struggling to nab auditions on his own. 👈 This is when a lot of actors would have throw in the 20-year-old towel! But Pete is a smart – and hysterical! – guy: he switched up his approach to embrace his almosts as well as his wins and by using #agentgoals he signed with agents who represent him in FOUR different cities! #QuadCoastal I just know this episode will inspire you – whether you are seeking new representation or not. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH PETE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_peteluna/ Website https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5534089 Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: https://makeagentswantyou.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+110+-+Pete+Luna+-+Transcript.pdf

Have you ever had to sign an NDA or keep an acting gig hush-hush until it aired? Then you'll love this conversation with today's guest Rachelle Hay! Rachelle signed with new reps in Vancouver – after she scored 15 meetings & 12 offers – then she booked a drool-worthy can't-talk-about-it role on television! 🔥🔥 In this episode she tells us how she burned through limiting beliefs to attract the right reps... and then, how they teamed up to navigate a *legal* way to get loud with her most recent booking! 👈 this ultimately unlocked a path to build on her newfound momentum!) 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️ I just know this episode will inspire you – whether you are seeking new representation or not. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH RACHELLE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rachellehay/ Website https://imdb.me/rachellehay Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: https://makeagentswantyou.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+109+-+Rachelle+Hay+-+Transcript.pdf

Something big happened over at Actors' Equity Association this week. 😮 They dropped their Diversity & Inclusion Report on Hiring Bias for 2021. 🙌 In this episode, we get an inside look at this hot-off-the-presses report with Danee Conley, Equity's new Diversity & Inclusion Strategist. Actors' Equity continues to be a leader in this space and work towards creating a more inclusive industry. ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿🏳️‍🌈♿️ And Danee encourages all performers and stage managers – whether members of Equity or not! – to reach out to her department to help you feel more comfortable and supported in doing great work on stages across the country. 💪 I believe as members of the theatre community 🎭, it's our responsibility to be a part of the conversation and take action towards positive change. I just know that Danee is going to inspire you and help you understand just how much Actors' Equity is on your side. And... These conversations can be difficult, but Danee's infectious energy & wisdom will immediately put you at ease. Tune in 🎧 to learn how you can be part of the movement toward more inclusive theatre. 💗 Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH DANEE Website https://www.actorsequity.org/ Entertainment Community Fun https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ Read the Report https://actorsequity.org/resources/diversity/diversity-inclusion-reports/ Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: https://makeagentswantyou.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+108+-+Just+Dropped+Actors'+Equity's+Diversity+%26+Inclusion+Report+with+Danee+Conley+-+Transcript.pdf

Run, Don't Walk To Get the Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode: https://actorsurvivalguide.com This is Part Two of the Actor Survival Guide. Six super coaches joined me! Moniqua Plante, DaJuan Johnson, Heidi Dean, Emily Grace, Elise Arsenault & Jo Kelly want you to BE YOU and feel freakin' great while you do it (...and THAT, my friend, is worth the price of admission, 🎟 which is free!). ❤️ Oh, and if social media makes you sweat, these episodes have gotchu covered! Now, go take up space and allow yourself to be seen. 🤩 Shine Bright Like a Diamond 💎 Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH HEIDI Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marketing4actors/ Website https://marketing4actors.com 30 Days of Posts for Actors https://marketing4actors.com/30posts/ CONNECT WITH ELISE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theglobalactor/ Website http://www.theglobalactor.com Narrate Your Way to Abundance : An Intro to The Great Audiobook Adventure http://www.audiobookadventure.com/ CONNECT WITH EMILY Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/ Website http://pickfordwest.com Write Your Dream Role http://writeyourdreamrole.com/ CONNECT WITH MONIQUA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/moniquaplantewellness/ Website https://www.moniquaplantewellness.com The Self-Care & Confidence Collection for Creatives https://moniquaplantewellness.lpages.co/creatives-collection/ CONNECT WITH DAJUAN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thinkbiggercoaching Website https://www.thinkbiggercoaching.com Here's how to find your perfect reader for your next self-tape! http://www.theperfectreader.com/ CONNECT WITH JO Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tobeornottoact_jokelly/ Website https://www.tobeornottoact.com Stop Trying to Be a Good Actor So You Have a Chance at Being Great https://bit.ly/freedownload-guide Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Grab Your FREE Download with Must-See Advice From These All-Star Coaches https://actorsurvivalguide.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+107+-+The+Actor+Survival+Guide+Part+2+-+Transcript.pdf

Run, Don't Walk To Get the Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode: https://actorsurvivalguide.com Your purpose was given to you by something other than yourself → There's LITERALLY no one else on the planet that can do YOU the way that you can. So, you simply gotta be YOU. I think you can agree: easier said than done sometimes! So for this episode of the podcast, I reached out to the crème de la crème of coaches for actors – Moniqua Plante, DaJuan Johnson, Heidi Dean, Emily Grace, Elise Arsenault & Jo Kelly - the über-experts who wholeheartedly devote themselves to your fulfillment & success in this wild career and when I told them about our tentativeness to show up and be seen… ALLLLLLL SIX OF THEM showed up for a very special Brian Breaks Character Podcast 2-Part Episode: The Actor Survival Guide to 2023… And Volume 3 of this guide was born! Mindset & self-care give us Main Character Energy throughout the guide, but don't get me wrong, it's FULL of essentials to help you navigate your way through how to Put yourself out there on social media Pioneer your own path BE YOU This conversation is so juicy we had to break it up into two episodes and this is the first part, so be sure to come back for part two next week. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH HEIDI Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marketing4actors/ Website https://marketing4actors.com 30 Days of Posts for Actors https://marketing4actors.com/30posts/ CONNECT WITH ELISE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theglobalactor/ Website http://www.theglobalactor.com Narrate Your Way to Abundance : An Intro to The Great Audiobook Adventure http://www.audiobookadventure.com/ CONNECT WITH EMILY Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/ Website http://pickfordwest.com Write Your Dream Role http://writeyourdreamrole.com/ CONNECT WITH MONIQUA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/moniquaplantewellness/ Website https://www.moniquaplantewellness.com The Self-Care & Confidence Collection for Creatives https://moniquaplantewellness.lpages.co/creatives-collection/ CONNECT WITH DAJUAN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thinkbiggercoaching Website https://www.thinkbiggercoaching.com Here's how to find your perfect reader for your next self-tape! http://www.theperfectreader.com/ CONNECT WITH JO Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tobeornottoact_jokelly/ Website https://www.tobeornottoact.com Stop Trying to Be a Good Actor So You Have a Chance at Being Great https://bit.ly/freedownload-guide Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Grab Your FREE Download with Must-See Advice From These All-Star Coaches https://actorsurvivalguide.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+106+-+The+Actor+Survival+Guide+Part+1+-+Transcript.pdf

Not sure if the Make It Real mastermind is the right fit for your goals?🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏽🙋🏾‍♀️ On the fence about working with me in this ongoing way? Or just wanna learn more? Take a tour with me on this episode of the Make it Real mastermind!👨🏾‍💻🧑🏻‍💻👩🏼‍💻 If you're at all curious about how the mastermind will work, this is your chance to listen in on some great questions from creatives that attended the open house live! ❤️ I'm committed to curating a group that is fully invested in each others' big goals and this Open House will help you decide if you should apply for one of the spots. 🤩 And… If your ❤️ goes pitter pat when you think about making your vision a reality, spend a year getting coaching from me surrounded by other highly-motivated creatives who make things happen inside the Make it Real mastermind.🧠 Click LINK IN BIO or apply here ➡️ https://brianbreakscharacter.com/apply Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Apply for the Make It Real mastermind https://brianbreakscharacter.com/apply Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript: https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+105+Make+It+Real_+Open+House.pdf

❤️ Do you have more than one passion? ⚖️ Do you ever feel that you have to choose? ⚡️ Or that if you give energy to one passion you're cheating on the other? Well, what if I told you one passion could support the other? 🤯 On this episode of the podcast we continue our series devoted to making your big idea real.💡 WE TALK ABOUT ATTRACTING ABUNDANCE BY SAYING YES TO BOTH PASSIONS! 💰x 💰 💵 So, YES, we talk about money… 🙀 Now for my creatives out there. I know we can get really weird around money because we LOVE what we do. …Oftentimes we can get all itchy and sticky and all of our wicked stepsisters TIME & MONEY come in to say 👉You're not doing it right, you're doing it wrong. Hello, impostor syndrome anybody?? 🤦🏻‍♂️ Take a breath, I gotchu. 💗 Today's episode is going to be of a whole ton of value for you because my guest is actor Gianna Rapp and she started her own coaching business. She helps actors to really be in their authentic space when it comes to understanding technique and how it fits them perfectly. 👆 You can imagine she wants to honor her integrity in this and so all the 🐛creepy crawly critics inside are coming out to rise up to say 👇👇👇 🧟‍♀️ You're not good enough! 🧟‍♂️ How dare you say this to people out loud! 🧟 How can you put that messaging into the world? Gianna and I talk about the sacredness, great care and consciousness you want to bring to starting a business like this.🦋 So, if you've ever wanted to tap into one of your talents and make a buck 💵 from doing it OR you know you've got some gifts to offer the world where you could make some money then this episode is going to teach you how to start that process. 🎰 BONUS! We even get into social media messaging on this episode. We claim this obstacle and own it as a way to attract more of Gianna's ideal audience. Oh! And, remember (I've been saying it like a broken record 💿this month) ➡️ The answer to cracking the code to staying committed to your big idea is to know who this is for. So, obvi, Gianna and I get into that right away in this episode. And… If your ❤️ goes pitter pat when you think about making your vision a reality, spend a year getting coaching from me surrounded by other highly-motivated creatives who make things happen inside the Make it Real mastermind.🧠 Click LINK IN BIO or apply here ➡️ https://brianbreakscharacter.com/apply Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH GIANNA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/giannarapp https://www.instagram.com/giannarappstudio Website https://www.giannarapp.com/ Wanna work with Gianna? https://www.giannarapp.com/audition-prep-acting-coach Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Apply for the Make It Real mastermind https://brianbreakscharacter.com/apply Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+104+-+Gianna+Rapp+-+Transcript.pdf

This month we're talking all about birthing something big… Saying yes to your calling in a bigger way. 🙌 On this episode of the podcast I talk about the signature process I use to coach and this is specifically the way I will be coaching inside of the mastermind. I'm sharing all of this on the podcast because I want you to be able to use this process for your big thing, whether it's: 📕Writing a book (like me) 💃Starting a dance studio 🎥Starting a self-tape studio 🎞Launching a film at film festivals 🎭Going big with your one person show You can make any of these ideas real by following Rule #1: You Have To Be A (Vulnerable) Rebel. What I mean by this is 👇 🗑Throw out all the ideas of how to do the thing 🙆‍♀️Make space to do the thing in the way that works for you 👓Notice what works about your process ✅Grant permission to do it all the way Click LINK IN BIO to LISTEN & LEARN how being rebellious will help you. 🎧 And… if your ❤️ goes pitter pat when you think about making your vision a reality, spend a year getting coaching from me surrounded by other highly-motivated creatives who make things happen inside the Make it Real mastermind.🧠 If you still have questions of what the mastermind is all about 👉 Sign up for the Make It Real mastermind Open House this Friday when I'll give you a backstage tour and answer all your questions so we can decide if it's a fit for your big goals ➡️ https://brianbreakscharacter.com/openhouse Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Apply for the Make It Real mastermind https://brianbreakscharacter.com/apply Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+103+-+Make+It+Real+Rule+%231_+You+Have+To+Be+A+Rebel+-+Transcript.pdf

If you're the kind of creative who has A LOT of ideas, but doesn't always finish them 👉 then you are going to get a ton of value from today's podcast episode. Has this ever happened to you? You get this great idea and you are super inspired, you even run out to buy a new notebook 📓and some fancy pens 🖋…You're writing away for a cool twenty minutes and then the inspiration kind of fades… OR Maybe you were able to hold on to the inspo fuel ⛽️ and really get something done! You wrote a script, created a website, or wrote the first 5 sentences of a poem 🙌… OR Maybe you have an idea that you keep thinking about, but you keep asking yourself, "Is this a good idea?" 🤔 I'm sure you've had some version of any one of these different experiences in your life because I know as a creative being your inspiration machine is on steroids 💪 …you were BORN to come up with great ideas! In today's episode I walk my guest through a process to grab those ideas and hold on to them so you can make them real. Sarah Chang is an actress, writer and producer… and it's important that you know that she's a mother 👶👶. In this episode I coach Sarah on the actions to help her to make her TV pilot, based on her postpartum experience, REAL. GET READY TO LEARN: The value of knowing who your project is for Action steps to keep writing A dilemma verse having a choice Clear accountability And… If your ❤️ goes pitter pat when you think about making your vision a reality, spend a year getting coaching from me surrounded by other highly-motivated creatives who make things happen inside the Make It Real mastermind.🧠 Click here to apply 👉 https://brianbreakscharacter.com/apply Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH SARAH Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahychang/ Website https://imdb.me/sarahchang Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Apply for the Make It Real mastermind https://brianbreakscharacter.com/apply Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+102+-+Sarah+Chang+-+Transcript.pdf

Tell me if this sounds familiar… ✅ You've got an idea for a bizniz, a film, or a creative project, but you need support and a strategy to get it off the ground. ✅ Or maybe you've got a big idea, but you're afraid to even say it out loud... cuz what if it doesn't work out... and who are you to try anyway? Plus if you're anything like me, you show up for other people, but without someone holding you accountable, your own stuff ends up at the bottom of the to-do list. And let's be honest you don't have any time or money to waste – there aren't enough hours in the day to pursue some wild dream that won't lead to guaranteed results. Whew! I totes get it! It can feel reeeeeally vulnerable to admit, that YOU'RE MEANT FOR SOMETHING MORE... 🙌 ...and nearly IMPOSSIBLE to take action toward some idea that still feels cloudy. On today's podcast, I gotchu covered. I share my beliefs around what it means to hatch or birth your big idea, to say yes to your purpose and all the different facets of what that means. You'll learn action steps towards: Making your big idea real How to see it through How to make the impact you want to make And… If your heart goes pitter pat when you think about making your vision a reality, spend a year getting coaching from me surrounded by other highly-motivated creatives who make things happen inside the Make It Real mastermind. Click here to apply 👉 https://brianbreakscharacter.com/apply Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+101+-+Action+Steps+to+Make+Your+Big+Idea+Real+-+Transcript.pdf

Happy New Year! 🥳 Today we're celebrating 100 Episodes! 🎉 Before I go any further, I want to thank all listeners for making this possible. Ain't no such thing as a podcast without all of you. And look what you did! 🏆 You've made us one of the 1% most popular shows out of the 2.9 Million podcasts around the world 👉 Which means you're actually listening (not just downloading)! 🎧 🏆 We have over 95,500+ downloads 👉 Which means you're allowing us to take up precious space on your phone (and I like to think in your brain & heart)! 🏆 270+ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5-Star Reviews 👉 Which lets us know you like what we're putting out there (and that's the fuel to keep us going!). 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻 We cannot thank you enough. 💗 For this special episode, I invited my podcast producer, Natalie Lipka, for a tell-all conversation about how it came to be and the creative hiccups we ran into along the way 👉 This way you can save yourself the drama the next time you decide to launch something new. 🥵 Plus, we highlight landmark episodes that we think are worth revisiting and what we've got up our 💯-episode old sleeves! So a big thank you to you and to all of our guests – we would still be in diapers without you. 🍼👶🏻 Happy Birthday & Happy Listening! If You Want to Skip Ahead 👉 Here are our TOP 5 MOST LISTENED TO EPISODES: #74 HOW TO SAY THANK YOU (without being weird) #55 Ignite Your JOY with Grey's Anatomy's Sarah Utterback #58 The Truth About Pilot Season with John Rosenfeld #68 What to Wear On-Camera with Super Stylist, Adrien Rabago #75 The Official 2022 Actor Survival Guide Volume 2 - Part Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+100+-+Reflection+-+Transcript.pdf

Happy Almost-Merry Everything! I'm shimmying down your chimney with tidings of comfort and joy to deliver a GIFT that promises to make your 2023 amazing… Today I am dropping a replay of an episode cuz it includes a special training to help you capture all that has happened in 2022 with The 5 Questions to Own 2022 & Slay 2023! These five thought-provoking and soul-satisfying questions help you to name exactly what you accomplished in 2022 so you can lay the groundwork TO PLAY ALL OUT IN 2023. In this episode, I walk you through the exercise so you can customize this to your own life and career. And.. My podcast producer, Natalie, joins me as the voice for you. She asks the questions you might have - so that you can really move through this training in a way that you feel confident in the actions you're taking. TAKEAWAYS Gain a better sense of who you've been in the past year and who you're stepping into in 2023 We're all productivity addicted so this is not just about what you got done. It's equally important to consider your life and how you felt getting there The importance of forgiveness and letting go Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. Grab your copy of The 5 Questions Here https://www.brianbreakscharacter.com/slay/ Subscribe To The Podcast https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490?to=page Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/EP31+-+The+5+Questions+to+Own+2021+%26+Slay+2022+-+Transcript.pdf

Today's guests are the epitome of what this podcast is all about: CREATIVE REVOLUTIONARY SUPERSTARS… who are just as hard on themselves as the rest of us! CJ Baran & Benjamin Romans created the show CAGES – an indescribable "genre-busting game changer" (LA Times) that left audiences in awe at its premiere… MYSELF INCLUDED! Masterfully weaving state-of-the-art video and animation with live performance and original songs that pulse with an addictive pop energy, CAGES pulls out all the stops to conjure a rock opera musical for the modern age. These two creative overachievers wrote the story, the music, directed, and choreographed the piece – CJ even played the lead! And just like any creative expression, the show started as an itty-bitty baby idea that paid off big time when they decided they would never settle for less than the art they want to see. ← not easy when you are creating a dystopian, B&W gothic world in a live, stage performance! When I invited CJ to the show, he wrote: My entire life has been living in the void between creating art that I believe will move people while also trying to make a living at it. ← perhaps the most Brian Breaks Character thing anyone has ever said! I couldn't be more delighted to share this episode with you: I just know you'll love hearing from these two fiercely committed, honest, and authentic artists who make FUTURE THEATRE. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH BEN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wondashow CONNECT WITH CJ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cjbaran CAGES Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cagesdtla https://www.instagram.com/cageslondon Website https://www.cagesdtla.com/ https://cageslondon.com/ Listen to CAGES on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/18SyXZVdvGnO7IUixjx2t7?si=mHXblgCYSJaF03C0GtAcBg Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: https://makeagentswantyou.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+99+-+CAGES+-+Transcript.pdf

Today's guests on the podcast are perfect for the holiday season. 🎁 Their generous natures and happy-couple-status screams wholesome holiday movie, but in a realistic-get-sh*t-done-&-make-an-impact-kinda way. Danielle Beckmann & Timothy Reese are a husband and wife team who have used collaboration, kindness, and good ol' fashioned manners to open doors, build a network, and start a production company. ← just my kinda peeps! They produce web series, films and they've got some pitches they're working on. Of course we go into all of that in today's episode. LISTEN FOR THESE TAKEAWAYS:👇👇👇 Honor gatekeepers to get into incredible festivals, events, & meetings 🎟 Connections led to a Tribeca Film Fest Official Selection ← how it happened! 🎞 Panel hosts at not one, BUT 2️⃣ Comic-Cons! 🦸🏻‍♀️🦹🏻‍♀️ How to build collaborative creative teams that keep coming back! 👯‍♀️ Raise money to fund your own projects💰…without losing friends or feeling slimy How live events & sponsors open doors to funding 💸💸💸 Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH BROOKLYN QUARTER https://www.brooklynquarter.com/ DANIELLE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deebeck/ Website https://www.daniellebeckmann.com/ TIMOTHY Instagram https://www.instagram.com/timothyreese Website https://www.timothyreese.com/ Watch Novel Chronicles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLvyR1VUZXY&list=PLsS0QN28I9btguDuehlqjRO-UTAXKQwkf Watch the Comic-Con Panel https://youtu.be/bCgMDW7jaaQ Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: https://makeagentswantyou.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+98+-+Brooklyn+Quarter+-+Transcript.pdf

Chances are you'll recognize today's podcast guest! Laura Niemi plays Steve Carell's wife on FX's The Patient, now streaming on Hulu. #NoBigDeal She's also had roles on Stranger Things, Grey's Anatomy, This Is Us, Veep, and NCIS. If you've EVER considered leaving your reps, but were afraid to do so, her story carries a message I KNOW you'll relate to… Most actors think BIG TIME ROLES will make their career easy breezy. Hold up Covergirl! Yes, credits can help… But I'mma bet even Academy Award-winners Viola Davis & Olivia Colman worry if their reps do a good job putting them up for roles they're truly right for. At one point in their careers Viola & Olivia probably had a hard time saying goodbye to reps that weren't reeeeeaaaaaally working out. So before you decide that fancy credits solve everything 🌈💰→ You've gotta hear Laura's journey to signing with perfect fit reps and landing her first Series Regular (opposite the 40-year old virgin himself!). LOOKEE HERE: It's tough to humble yourself and say, "I need some help." And that applies whether you're 5 Guest Stars in or haven't landed your first co-star yet… amiright? When Laura came to me, she didn't feel ready or prepared, in fact she was doing the resistance tango when we started, BUT she was willing to put herself out there in a new way… and that's when everything changed! SPOILER ALERT: Laura got 50 meetings with new reps (and she did this through using my program #agentgoals…) So whether you're reaching out to reps for the first time, considering a move to next level reps, or you just want some good ol' fashioned inspo of how one hard working actor is making it happen, this episode is for you. PS: Laura's Christmas Eve self-tape audition journey ALONE is worth the price of listening… which is free! Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH LAURA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lauraniemi/ Website https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0631146/ #55 Ignite Your JOY with Grey's Anatomy's Sarah Utterback https://plnk.to/brian-breaks-character/e/1000548332413 Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: https://makeagentswantyou.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+97+-+Steve+Carell's+TV+Wife+Laura+Niemi+Tells+All+on+New+Reps+-+Transcript.pdf

This is part two episode of a very special 2-part episode where I give you a backstage pass to a coaching call. I invited podcast superfans to a LIVE COACHING CALL and we talked about ALLLLLL THE THINGS. We covered so much we had to split the call into 2 episodes… and both binge-worthy episodes dropped today! Since my group coaching calls are devoted to my online course curriculum, this was a rare chance for me to throw down on all things related to the business plus a healthy dose of spirituality… and how to be a good citizen of this planet. HERE'S AN OUTLINE TO HELP YOU TAKE NOTES: 1. Gracefully leave your reps → HINT: it is okay & quite possible to do so! 2. Permission granted to be a parent! How-to & when-to communicate about your growing family 3. Know when to quit VS take a break VS commit 100% to a non-judgmental acting class 4. Make decisions without second-guessing yourself: Do you actually have a choice or are you torturing yourself with a dilemma? 5. How to choose wardrobe for your next headshot session 6. Gift Guide - What to give the people in this bizniz (and how to know when you're overdoing it!) 7. Ask for what you want without sounding like a needy, egocentric dipsh*t Grab your notebook and don't sit this one out. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: https://makeagentswantyou.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+95+%26+96+-+Quiz+Coaching+Call+-+Transcript.pdf

Today I'm giving you a backstage pass to a coaching call. I invited podcast superfans to a LIVE COACHING CALL and we talked about ALLLLLL THE THINGS. We covered so much we had to split the call into 2 episodes… and both binge-worthy episodes dropped today! Since my group coaching calls are devoted to my online course curriculum, this was a rare chance for me to throw down on all things related to the business plus a healthy dose of spirituality… and how to be a good citizen of this planet. HERE'S AN OUTLINE TO HELP YOU TAKE NOTES: 1. Gracefully leave your reps → HINT: it is okay & quite possible to do so! 2. Permission granted to be a parent! How-to & when-to communicate about your growing family 3. Know when to quit VS take a break VS commit 100% to a non-judgmental acting class 4. Make decisions without second-guessing yourself: Do you actually have a choice or are you torturing yourself with a dilemma? 5. How to choose wardrobe for your next headshot session 6. Gift Guide - What to give the people in this bizniz (and how to know when you're overdoing it!) 7. Ask for what you want without sounding like a needy, egocentric dipsh*t Grab your notebook and don't sit this one out. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Grab 23 Real Ways To Get Good Auditions Here: https://www.supersneakyauditions.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+95+%26+96+-+Quiz+Coaching+Call+-+Transcript.pdf

Happy Thanksgiving! Today, as you enjoy your tofurkey, quinoa stuffing, and organic cranberry sauce, I want you to know how thankful I am for you. And.. I am dropping a replay of an episode because it is full of gratitude. It's a new way for you to think about how to reach out to people and say thank you and there's no better day for me to share this with you, again, then on Thanksgiving. Lemme ask you… When's the last time you wrote a thank you email? Or a card? Or a text? Did the words flow freely from your fingertips? I mean we all SAY we're grateful, so why isn't it easy to send a thoughtful Thank You note?Look, I believe the world is a better place when we acknowledge the people who have helped us along the way, but too often gratitude ends up on the cutting room floor because we get lost in a flurry of "how do I say this," "is it too late to send this?" or "does this make me sound needy?"… So… you never click send (...and the world is NOT a better place for it). If you resonate with anything I just said, you're welcome… because today's bonus episode is right up your gratitude alley. LISTEN TO LEARN: When to send a thank you When it's too late to send a thank you (hint-hint: the 4th of NEVERuary) Exactly what to say in your message Plus a TON of prompts so you can make these messages your own And I don't want you to miss a single step of this process, so you can download all the slides from the training by going to www.brianbreakscharacter.com/74 It's totally free… don't worry about sending me a thank you note. (wink) Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-Scenes Videos On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Grab Your Copy of the Episode Slides http://www.brianbreakscharacter.com/74 Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+74+-+How+To+Say+Thank+You+(Without+Being+Weird).pdf

The title of this week's episode says it all... Nail Your Brand & Make Lifelong Fans. I know it's not cranberry sauce – but this is exactly what you want Diane Foy to bring to your Thanksgiving potluck! Diane helps multi-passionate artists nail their brands so they can slide into the spotlight with the impact – and income – to match. Diane's background as a fashion photographer and make-up artist gives her an edge when it comes to knowing how you fit into the marketplace... But her creative psychology and PR experience are her super powers: She cuts through limiting beliefs and tired old industry standards so you can craft a magnetic brand. You know, a brand that gives your network the privilege to discover you and fall in love with you for the longterm! And that right there is exactly what you need to have a secure, successful, money-making creative career... which is 100% something to give thanks for! Happy Thanksgiving & Happy Listening! Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. CONNECT WITH DIANE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dianefoyarts/ Website https://dianefoy.com/ Fans, Media, and Industry Attraction Playbook https://dianefoy.com/freebie Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: https://makeagentswantyou.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+93+-+Nail+Your+Brand+%26+Make+Lifelong+Fans+with+Diane+Foy+-+Transcript.pdf

This week's guest is Ben Curtis – an internationally recognized actor, musician, public speaker, mental health advocate, and life coach. But you'll probs recognize him from the infamous: "Dude, you're getting a Dell!" commercials. Nowadays Ben's mantra is Dude, You're Getting Well! (also the name of his podcast). As a creative person, I know you put yourself out there ALL THE TIME which means you face high-highs & low-lows AKA abundance & rejection are part of the deal. So I invited Ben to drop by the show to share his tools for self-care, compassion, and healing… or as he describes it: The Upside of Stress! And let me tell you, the dude did not disappoint: Unlock stress's positive side effects to stay in the game Normalize stress → it's an integral part of creativity Train your mind to reframe stress – this way you won't hide under the covers when things get tuff This episode gives you real tools to navigate the *potentially* stressful holiday season plus this way you can look Aunt Janet in the eye when she asks you: How's that artistic-life thing going? And... Ben totally had me break character; he turned the tables and got me to talk about my own personal flavor of stress… And I'm pretty sure you'll see yourself in this story! Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH BEN Instagram http://instagram.com/bencurtisofficial Website http://IMDb.me/bencurtis "21 Day Integrity Tune Up Challenge" https://www.theprovocativeintuitive.com/event-details/21-day-integrity-tune-up Free manifestation meditation to attract more of the GOOD stuff into your life right now: https://youtu.be/Zv8FxavG9Qk Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: https://makeagentswantyou.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+92+-+The+Upside+of+Stress+with+Ben+Curtis+-+Transcript.pdf

Don't Miss This Exclusive Training: https://becomeofferonly.com/ Shawn K. Jain here, Guest Host for this week's episode of the pod! And I've got Brian in the HOT SEAT. FULL TRANSPARENCY: Brian invited me to Guest Host. I'm hosting this episode of Brian Breaks Character because after TWO YEARS of *new* audition protocols I wanted to sit him down to get his take on ALL THINGS coaching, marketing, and productivity (and toxic-productivity!). Plus this episode gives you a head start on tackling the MOST FRUSTRATING QUESTION: I'm not working or auditioning as much as I want, SO WHAT SHOULD I DO? And this episode is here to help. Your career changes day to day and week to week and you take alllll that on. And this episode is here to support you with FRESH IDEAS that won't leave you pissed off at the bizniz or exhausted from trying to do it all. Sooo get ready for an inspo-filled episode that honors your talent and gives you the mindset to approach your career with class & respect. HERE'S A TASTE OF WHAT WE COVER: Your Marketing Mindset - Direct your audience's attention so they do these 3 things Know what essentials to have in your toolkit so you are prepared to network even when you haven't booked anything in awhile. It is NEVER too late to express gratitude And... when this episode sparks you to answer that question "What do I do?" I hope you'll join us for a 3-hour live, online workshop, Become Offer Only. Brian will teach you a rock solid foundation to get (and stay!) on casting's short list. He's designed this intensive to help you see immediate improvements in your career and to help you set-up the networking system you need to thrive for the rest of the year, and all of 2023. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH SHAWN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shawnjain/ Website https://linktr.ee/shawnkjain Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Don't Miss This Exclusive Training: https://becomeofferonly.com/ Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+91+-+How+to+Become+Offer+Only+with+Guest+Host%2C+Actor+Shawn+K.+Jain+-+Transcript.pdf

Don't Miss This Exclusive Training: https://becomeofferonly.com/ Unless you've been living in another galaxy, far, far away, you know that immersive entertainment is exploding… And this week's guest Mikhael Tara Garver is one of the pre-eminent thought leaders in immersive entertainment and original experiential performances. Her most recent project made headlines everywhere She was the Director of Immersive Experience for Disney's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Immersive work requires ALL KINDS OF CREATIVES: filmmakers, digital artists, designers (costume, game, sound, lighting), dramaturgs, UX designers, writers, composers, and musicians (and that list is by no means exhaustive!). So if you want to make money doing your creative thing, you'll love this mind-blowing conversation about the new frontier of live performance. Mikhael's work has been seen in some fancy spaces! The Kennedy Center, The Goodman Theater, The United Nations, and Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art… and you might know her work as the director of The American Repertory Theater's production of Sleep No More. And her take on immersive experience will touch you: She believes immersive work (at it's best) is meant to make audience members feel seen and heard (wait til you hear her heartbreakingly beautiful story about a veteran's experience on the Starcruiser). Oh, and if you geek out over holistic experiences, sci-fi, or Star Wars, then this episode is a must-listen! Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH MIKHAEL Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mtgexperience Website https://www.mikhaeltaragarver.com Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: https://makeagentswantyou.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+90+-+Pioneering+Experiential+Entertainment+with+Star+Wars+Galactic+Starcruiser+Immersive+Director+Mikhael+Tara+Garver+-+Transcript.pdf

This week's guest on Brian Breaks Character, Migs Govea, has a ton of enviable credits: ​Recurring as Nick Vargas on CBS's FBI: Most Wanted, Opposite Julia Garner (2x!) – Netflix series Inventing Anna and the Sundance hit The Assistant, Opposite Ed Norton in Motherless Brooklyn, Opposite Anne Hathaway & Helena Bonham Carter in Ocean's 8, On Broadway in A Man for All Seasons with 2x Tony Award-Winner Frank Langella and Succession's Emmy Award-Winner Jeremy Strong …and it would be reeeeeeeeally easy to say "Oh, look at him, he's nothing like me, he's got it made!" But then you'd miss out on the backstory of how he struggled to make each of those dream credits into incredible realities. Migs gives us a full backstage pass into his mindset and the ups-&-downs that brought him to move his successful NYC career across the country. So if you've EVER considered moving to Los Angeles (or ANY new acting market!) this episode is for you Here are just a few takeaways: There is never a perfect time to reach out to reps A target list is the worst strategy you can use to find the right match Let go of these 3 things you cannot control You are enough – no matter how many credits you have! I just can't wait for you to see yourself in his story. ← you have hella more in common than you might think! Terminal Uniqueness is the belief that you are fundamentally different from everyone else and that you cannot possibly experience the same success as others cuz there's no way it will work out for you. If that's you, give this episode a listen and break the cycle of feeling left out of the big leagues. ← isn't it like the World Series or something soon? (I don't do sports, so lemme know). Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH MIGS Instagram https://www.instagram.com/migsifico/ Website https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2787243 Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: https://makeagentswantyou.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+89+-+There+is+Never+a+Perfect+Time+to+Reach+Out+to+Reps+with+Migs+Govea+-+Transcript+(2).pdf