Brian Breaks Character

I'm giddy about today's guest on the podcast: Broadway Music Director BRAD HAAK. Why??? Original Music Director for Broadway shows like Mary Poppins, An American in Paris, and Lestat… He continues to create world-class musical theatre through arranging & conducting. He's my best-est friend. We met at Northwestern (I've known him for 28 years) so you know I get him to spill allllllll the tea on the famous peeps he works with, including... Beyoncé, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Stephen Sondheim, and Audra McDonald... just to name a few! They've been awarded a total of 62 Grammys, 15 Tonys, and 4 Academy Awards – not bad company to keep! We shared a 500 sq foot apartment in NYC on the corner of 29th Street & 10th Avenue for 7 years ← BEFORE The High Line, and BEFORE it was cool to live there. 🐁 Of course I'm really proud of my bestie Brad for those accomplishments. But his ability to balance the ups and downs of a freelance career with his dogged passion for creating incredibly affecting, Broadway-caliber musical storytelling is why I knew he'd be a great guest for the pod. Listen to learn how Brad mastered the ability to be an artist in his own right while collaborating with some of the biggest names in the bizniz. HERE'S THE TUNE YOU'LL SING AFTER YOU LISTEN: Best Practices for Being "in the room where it happens" with the Fanciest of People Attention Must Be Paid (!!!) to Your Passion → listen for why! The #1 (& Easiest) Way to Standout with Your Musical Theatre Self-Tapes What Most Catches the Attention of Musical Directors How to Be Certain You've Chosen The *Perfect* Material I have ZERO doubt this conversation will supercharge your creativity and forever change the way you collaborate! 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 BRAD Instagram https://www.instagram.com/haakmusic Website https://www.bradhaakmusic.com/ Read What Brad's Currently Reading https://amzn.to/3EODplb 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.+88+-+Brad+Haak-+Transcript.pdf

Anthony Meindl thinks a lot like me: creativity is your birthright, ignore it at your own – and the world's – peril. We both believe creativity is by no means monolithic, but the painter and the actor, the writer, and the photographer can suffer the same setbacks and upside-down thinking that might inspire an artist to think they are not important. Touché I say to the itty bitty sh*tty committee in our minds that try. I had a feeling that this guest was going to bring up all the feels and we would have an electric conversation together and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. If you're an actor, you know Anthony Meindl – his studio AMAW just celebrated 25 years and has locations in 9 cities around the world. And if you're a creative person (who isn't?) you might know him from one of his 5 best-selling books: At Left Brain Turn Right, Alphabet Soup For Grown-Ups, Book The F#©️king Job, You Knew When You Were 2…Or his newest book… Unstuck: A Life Manual On How To Be More Creative, Overcome Your Obstacles, And Get Shit Done. I read this book and it was like jaw drop after jaw drop because I felt like each chapter could have been its own all day meditation. We talk all about this and we get into some of the softer parts of what it means to be an actor. You know that I value vulnerability (Spoiler Alert: Anthony gets real vulnerable in this chat. I got a few Oprah moments!) by the conversations that we have around our spirituality that comes with creativity and our own calling towards that which we are meant to do while we are on the planet. I believe this conversation with Anthony will uplift and certainly inspire you. Here are just a few takeaways The Myth of Imposter Syndrome & How to Shut it Down How romance, creativity and money can get in the way and/or foster your own greatness Your impact is larger than what's in front of you Meditation will completely change how you see the world, how you see yourself and how you move through the world 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 ANTHONY Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anthonymeindl/ Website or IMDb Link: www.anthonymeindl.com Read UNSTUCK https://amzn.to/3ekYJUC 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.+87+-+Get+Unstuck+with+Anthony+Meindl-+Transcript.pdf

This week's guest on the pod is TV writer & author Robert King – his latest book No One Here Is Like Me dropped just two weeks ago. A searingly honest, hilarious, and vulnerable look into what it means to be Black (and Black-ish) in America, Robert's memoir uses social commentary in a storytelling style that makes you feel like you're chilling with your best friend.If your best friend was a prolific TV writer & multiracial artist (and Barack Obama gave him parenting advice.) As a television writer he knows comedy: He writes for ABC's The Chase, Leslie Jones on Supermarket Sweep, and he was one of the head writers for Hulu's Up Early Tonight, Abbi Crutchfield's late night show. And the podcast lives up to its name in this episode (he breaks me!): Robert reveals his own book writing process while offering ME some advice on writing mine! (HINT: you don't have to do it alone ). SOME HIGHLIGHTS The #1 Mistake We Can Make When We Sit Down to Write Writers' Rooms! How to Lead with Your Voice when No One There Looks Like You President Obama's Parenting Advice How Creating Stories from Your Own Experience Attracts Abundance This conversation is so intimate and special; I truly felt like I was sitting on the couch next to a friend. No matter what kind of creative you are – you're going to love meeting Robert and you'll put your earbuds down feeling inspired after 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. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH ROBERT Instagram https://www.instagram.com/robkingofficial Website https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3214019 Read NO ONE HERE IS LIKE ME https://try.scribd.com/robertking 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.+86+-+No+One+Here+is+Like+Me+with+TV+writer+%26+author+Robert+King+-+Transcript.pdf

This will be the last episode in our series this month devoted to getting you more auditions and this one is a doozy because I have 2 very special guests, Alyshia Ochse (That One Audition) and Anna LaMadrid (Put Me On Self-Tape). These two powerhouses are the co-founders of The New Triple Threat - the FIRST online holistic actor training membership program. A program designed to help you with the 3 big pillars of an acting career - Craft, Tech and the Business. They came in as guest teachers to my program Actor Operating System, a group coaching program where I help actors set up a system to support their careers and hold themselves accountable. By bringing in experts like this I'm always trying to expand the skills and the minds of my clients and let me tell you, Anna and Alyshia showed up. No matter where you are in your relationship to at home self tapes. You need to know that this episode is going to uplift you. Anna and Alyshia do not hold back. Here are just a few of the juicy takeaways How to train yourself to be prepared for set How to avoid getting stressed out when it comes to self-taping The Staircase Analogy and why you need to focus on that first step 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. THE NEW TRIPLE THREAT www.thenewtriplethreat.com CONNECT WITH ANNA & ALYSHIA ANNA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_annalamadrid/ https://www.instagram.com/putmeonselftape/ Website https://www.anna-lamadrid.com/ https://www.putmeonselftape.com/ ALYSHIA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alyshiaochse Website https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1865462/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-one-audition-with-alyshia-ochse/id1262208420 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.+85+-+Book+the+Job+with+Alyshia+Ochse+%26+Anna+LaMadrid+of+The+New+Triple+Threat%C2%A0+-+Transcript.pdf

If you want to know a verifiable way to get more auditions, grab your notebook for Part Two of my interview with Blair Hickey and Brian Wold, the Co-Founders of CastingAbout and Consultants for Breakdown Services. I locked them in a Zoom room and forced them to tell me ALLLLLL THE INSIDER SECRETS of how actors can make themselves unforgettable on Actors Access… and there were just too many juicy takeaways for one episode. In this episode, we dive deeper into how to create and maintain those strong relationships with casting directors – especially now that those relationships are 90% online. HERE ARE THE TOP 3 INSIDER TAKEAWAYS We all know that "booking the room" is more important than booking the job, but B&B tell us exactly how to use this power to turn into repeat success Why you must tell YOUR story while also serving the story of the script – When you don't do this you leave auditions on the table and stay firmly planted in the callback-only zone Yes, technology has changed the way the industry works, but your job stays the same, so don't fall into the trap of distractions Brian Wold has over three decades of experience in public relations, marketing and business communications. Blair Hickey has been a working actor for almost 30 years (The Big Bang Theory, NCIS: LA, Heroes). Combining their skills and expertise, Blair and Brian created CastingAbout, the online casting and production guide for professional actors. In 2009, CastingAbout was acquired by Breakdown Services, where both continue to work as consultants. 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 BRIAN & BLAIR Website https://castingabout.com Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brian-breaks-character/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-The-Scenes Videos Of The Podcast On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Want More Auditions? www.YourAuditionMagnet.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.84+-+Transcript.pdf

Your Audition Magnet questions answered! If you're tired of not seeing the kind of auditions you want from your casting, profiles or representation, this program is designed to help. But I get that you might have some questions… so I gathered together the questions I hear most often, and answered them in this video. First of all, what IS Audition Magnet? My understanding is that the course is videos that we complete independently on a schedule and then attend group coaching calls with Brian. Is that correct? When are the calls? What if I can't make it to the Q&A coaching calls? I already know my headshots and reel are terrible so what's the point? What is the community facet of the course? It can feel so tiresome to go about this alone. I'm afraid I'll just sign up and won't follow through. What if I don't have a lot of work on my resume? I have lots of training but haven't booked much yet. Can I still benefit from this course? I'm in France, England, Canada, Australia and we don't use Actors Access. Will this even apply to me? I already have a solid social media following. I'm feeling hesitant – when is this going to be offered again? I have a rep and they already use my Actors Access profile, so why do I need this course? Visit www.YourAuditionMagnet.com to check out the program entirely designed to 3X your auditions!

I'm gonna guess you have an Actors Access/Breakdown Express profile so Casting Directors can find you. And even though the site has *some* free functionality, I'm also gonna guess that you plunk down $68/year (plus any other fees) so you can host your video files and get access to the best auditions out there. YOU AND 1.3 MILLION OTHER ACTORS USE ACTORS ACCESS. I'm sharing that BIG number so you make it a priority to listen to this episode of Brian Breaks Character. Today's guests are Blair Hickey and Brian Wold, the Co-Founders of CastingAbout and Consultants for Breakdown Services… I locked them in a Zoom room and forced them to tell me ALLLLLL THE INSIDER SECRETS of how actors can make themselves unforgettable on Actors Access. And look, you may have heard from them before… but I'm gonna guess that was before 'the panorama' and before 94% of your auditions were self-tapes. So this is brand-new intel that will actually move the dial on getting more auditions in the new normal. HERE ARE THE TOP 5 INSIDER TAKEAWAYS The latest developments regarding virtual auditions and online casting. The realities of how casting directors receive and review submissions (and why some STAND OUT more than others). How to avoid the most common mistakes actors (and sometimes agents) make when submitting. How to turn your online submissions into AUDITIONS. Strategies to create and maintain strong working relationships with the casting community even online. Brian Wold has over 3 decades of experience in public relations, marketing and business communications. Blair Hickey has been a working actor for almost 30 years (The Big Bang Theory, NCIS: LA, Heroes). Combining their skills and expertise, Blair and Brian created CastingAbout, the online casting and production guide for professional actors. In 2009, CastingAbout was acquired by Breakdown Services, where both continue to work as consultants. 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 BRIAN & BLAIR Website https://castingabout.com Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brian-breaks-character/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-The-Scenes Videos Of The Podcast On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Want More Auditions? www.YourAuditionMagnet.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.83+-+Transcript.docx.pdf

Any chance you were super freaked out by the Casting Networks' update? It was a doozy. And whether or not you think the update is good or bad, it doesn't matter, change can be HARD. So I'm here to help... On this episode of Brian Breaks Character, I sat down with the powers that be from Casting Networks, Katie O'Connor Enterprise Sale Manager for the West Coast and Scott Madej the Manager of Global Talent Support to ask tough questions about the overhaul on their website. In this interview, you'll hear how this big change came about, how much better it is for you, what casting thinks of it all… PLUS you'll pick up some tips for HOW TO MAKE YOUR PROFILE MO' BETTA. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Don't underestimate the power of your casting profile How to use the CN media bank to your advantage The best way to write your bio Where to focus your energy when you start to work on your *new* profile Work from home advantage: Casting is sometimes seeing up to 30% more actors for a role CONNECT WITH Katie & Scott Instagram https://www.instagram.com/castingnetworks/ Website http://castingnetworks.com/ Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Videos Of The Podcast On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca 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 Episode Transcript: https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+82+-+Casting+Networks'+Survival+Guide+with+Katie+O'Connor+%26+Scott+Madej+-+Transcript.pdf

Episode 81 of Brian Breaks Character is the 3rd episode in our September Series devoted to helping you get more AUDITIONS. So, I invited Cesar Ramos from my team to the pod because he's a working actor (out there doing the thing & facing the same challenges you are)... and because he asks the best questions! Listen for These TAKEAWAYS: Use your casting profile to tell the story of where you're going not just where you've been Unless you are offer only - your reps use your casting profiles Your materials are good enough, it's your casting profile that needs the update And… If you want to get more auditions (and of course you do!) then don't miss a single episode this month cuz that's all we're gonna be talking about... plus it all culminates in the FREE hour-long training: GIMME GIMME MORE AUDITIONS 🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏽🙋🏻‍♂️ A Proven 3-Part Framework to Get More Auditions for Worthwhile, Paid Projects There are three dates to choose from: September 15th (tomorrow!), 18th or 20th. I will not offer a replay, you gotta register to get the goods! Go to https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/ to save your spot. CONNECT WITH CESAR Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mrceezr Website https://www.imdb.me/cesar.ramos 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 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 Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+81+-+Get+More+Auditions+with+Cesar+Ramos+-+Transcript+(1).pdf

You signed up for Actors Access and Casting Networks… And maybe you've got a Casting Profile on 3 other sites too! Maybe you even have reps submitting you in addition to submitting yourself… And maybe it still feels like you're not getting enough auditions?! And the first place you MIGHT look is your headshots… or maybe your reel? Did you ever stop to think that it could be your casting profile? WHAAAAAA?!?!?!? EVERY SINGLE episode of Brian Breaks Character for the month of September is devoted to helping you to get more AUDITIONS ← and we're dropping 6 episodes this month so get ready to gear up! On this episode, Sam Valentine, the One Broke Actress herself has got me in the hot seat to ask allll the questions about your casting profiles – where you might be wasting your time (and money!). CONNECT WITH SAM Instagram https://www.instagram.com/onebrokeactress Website https://onebrokeactress.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 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 Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+80+-+Your+Casting+Profiles+with+Sam+Valentine+-+Transcript.pdf

School is back in session and over here at Brian Breaks Character we are celebrating with a month entirely devoted to helping you get more auditions because this is the time of year when you need to be locked in on driving on the (school) bus to getting great auditions. To kick off this month, ask yourself this question - How do I know if my online casting profile is working? Your casting profile is hands down the most important tool to get you auditions and needs constant upkeep whether you have representation or not. Soooo… Tune in every Wednesday and Thursday (that's right, we are dropping 2 episodes a week!) this month so you can learn how to 3 to 5x your auditions without even having these things in place: You don't need the perfect headshot You don't need more credits You don't even need representation And… If you want to get more auditions (and of course you do!) then don't miss a single episode this month cuz that's all we're gonna be talking about... plus it'll all culminate in a FREE hour-long training Brian is designing for you right now. Registration is now open! Go to: 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. 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 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 Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+79+-+Gimme+Gimme+More+Auditions+-+Transcript.pdf

Have you ever wanted to get reps in London or Europe? Or just another dang city where you DON'T currently live? This week's episode of the Brian Breaks Character podcast is a MUST-LISTEN. Ditte Maria le-Fevre got her fair share of auditions in Denmark, but had a feeling there was more out there for her (sound familiar?). She was already doing all she could to get auditions on her home turf, so she courageously took the 4,100 mile leap and reached out to reps in the UK and she landed a FABULOUS manager. Ditte Maria is a graduate of my now infamous course #agentgoals and she gives that framework a lot of the credit, but SHE is the reason it worked.Here are the headlines from her 4K mile journey to bi-continental reps: It was HELLA easier than she thought it would be She presented her career in a way that reps in another city (and country!) can understand Reps were REALLY nice in their responses Doing the deep work to recognize your worth pays off in pounds £ (literally!) Oh, and one more thing: Ditte Maria is a joy to talk to – she is generous with her vulnerability; she doesn't leave out the stuff that held her; and tells us exactly how she was ultimately able to have the international career she always wanted. 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 (www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out to reps and focus on the acting you were born to do. CONNECT WITH DITTE MARIA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dittemarialefevre/ Website https://dittemarialefevre.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.+78+-+How+To+Land+Reps+in+London+with+Ditte+Maria+le-Fevre+-+Transcript.pdf

You know when you see something on Instagram and you simply HAVE TO forward it to a friend? Or 10 friends? Yup, me too. And that's why I'm giddy to share this interview with the creator of my most-forwarded IG posts LaNisa Frederick. LaNisa Frederick & Danielle Pinnock are the creators of Hashtag Booked – the Instagram ​sketch series​ that set the internet ablaze. In 50-seconds or less, they capture a raw slice of the #actorslife with searing specificity and laugh-out-loud improvisation they examine the joys & heartaches of being an actress of​ ​color in the​ ​entertainment biz. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: Why these dark moments of the actor-soul are often the birthplace of great comedy How LaNisa balances & celebrates her many hyphens as actor-writer-​content creator-&-voiceover artist When your traditional, classical training can lead to hella viral content What catapulted her journey from theatre-centric Chicago to claim her screen career in LA LaNisa courageously goes into those nooks & crannies of a performer's psyche and puts them on screen. And this conversation joyously celebrates her excellence as her full multi-hyphenate self. I know you'll be inspired as you hear how she's made it happen so far… and how she's continuing to reach for what's next! I know I'll be watching. 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 LANISA FREDERICK Instagram www.instagram.com/lanisafrederick www.instagram.com/hashtagbooked IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2951044/ 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 Get the Official 2022 Actor Survival Guide vol2 https://www.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.+77+-+LaNisa+Frederick+-+Transcript+.pdf

Run, Don't Walk To Get the Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode: https://actorsurvivalguide.com This episode of Brian Breaks Character is part 2 of a special 2-part episode where I joined together this squad of super coaches - Amy McNabb, Jodie Bentley, Nzinga Moore, Shannon Bills, Tony Rossi and Wendy Braun to help create The 2022 Official Actor Survival Guide vol 2– and it was no surprise that our conversation turned toward mindset & self-care. The guide is FULL of actionable steps you can take to get more auditions, network like a human, and clean up communication with your reps (or soon-to-be reps!). It's jam-packed with tons of inspo and even some free gifts! And.. If you haven't listened to part one yet, don't miss out! Listen here: https://plnk.to/brian-breaks-character/e/1000575625611 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 AMY Instagram https://www.instagram.com/actorsencouraged/ Website http://actorsencouraged.com/ CONNECT WITH JODIE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jodiebentley/ Website http://www.jodiebentleycareercoach.com/ CONNECT WITH NZINGA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamempoweredtoact/ Website https://empoweredtoact.com/ CONNECT WITH SHANNON Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shannonbillscoaching/ Website https://shannonbills.com/ CONNECT WITH TONY Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tony.rossi/ Website https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/ CONNECT WITH WENDY Instagram https://www.instagram.com/actorinspirit/ Website http://actorinspiration.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 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.+76+-+The+Official+2022+Actor+Survival+Guide+vol2+Part+2+-+Transcript+.pdf

Run, Don't Walk To Get the Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode: https://www.actorsurvivalguide.com/ Does PUTTING DOWN your to-do list spark anxiety? ← if so, you're not alone. After 2½ years hunkered down staring at Zoom screens, and doing at-alone self-tapes, you might feel like sitting in front of your computer is what it means to live a creative life. SPOILER ALERT: It's not. 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 when I told them about our 'productivity predicament' … ALLLLLLL SIX OF THEM showed up for a very special 2-Part Episode: Jodie Bentley's answer to the branding black hole will knock your polka-dotted socks off! IRL networking make you wanna cringe? Tony Rossi & Amy McNabb outline the steps to make it fun. Shannon Bills uses mindset magic to transform fear into ambition & Nzinga Moore draws us a hot bubble bath with her incredible "one thing" strategy. Wendy Braun sums up this episode best: "As a culture, we're taught that taking massive action is the solution – but when you shift the inner game, the outer circumstances shift." Don't leave home without these essentials to get more auditions and define your own version of success during this IRL renaissance! #YouWonBreakMySoul 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 AMY Instagram https://www.instagram.com/actorsencouraged/ Website http://actorsencouraged.com/ CONNECT WITH JODIE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jodiebentley/ Website http://www.jodiebentleycareercoach.com/ CONNECT WITH NZINGA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamempoweredtoact/ Website https://empoweredtoact.com/ CONNECT WITH SHANNON Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shannonbillscoaching/ Website https://shannonbills.com/ CONNECT WITH TONY Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tony.rossi/ Website https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/ CONNECT WITH WENDY Instagram https://www.instagram.com/actorinspirit/ Website http://actorinspiration.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 Get the Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode: https://www.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.+75+-+The+Official+2022+Actor+Survival+Guide+vol2+Part+1+-+Transcript+.pdf

Run, Don't Walk to get the download that accompanies this episode: www.brianbreakscharacter.com/74 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?" and "does this make me sound needy?" So… you never click send. If you resonate with anything I just said, THANK GOODNESS YOU'RE HERE!Today's episode is our Season One Finale and it is a little different because we're going to listen in on a bonus training we held not long ago inside my program, Actor Operating System called HOW TO SAY THANK YOU (without being weird). During this training, I walk you through: When to send a thank you When it's too late to send a thank you (hint-hint: it's never too late) Exactly what to say in your message Plus a TON of prompts so you can make these messages you own And… If you think I'm gonna tell you to apply a tired old template to every thank you write, you couldn't be more wrong. Gratitude at its best is vulnerable and specific… so of course it brings up ALLLL the feels. So consider this episode a masterclass in HOW TO SAY THANK YOU (without being weird). Oh! And I don't want you to miss a single step of this process, so you can download all the slides from the training at www.brianbreakscharacter.com/74 It's totally free… And I don't even expect you to send me a thank you note. (wink) Thank You from the bottom of my heart for listening and helping make Season One of the podcast a success! Oh! And… This may be the last episode of the season, but you can take this time to catch up on past episodes. See you in August! 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

Today's guest is Jo Kelly - She is a 4x 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

We at Team BKP are on a journey to create safe spaces for everyone in our community. Today's show is part 2 in a series where, with the help of anti-oppression business strategist & inclusive leadership coach Nadi Fantastic, we take stock of how we're doing. And at the center of this work is YOU; your feeling of safety in our spaces. The conversation across these 2 episodes is vulnerable, sticky, tough, and incredibly rewarding. As Nadi says, "This is slow work in urgent times." Nope, we don't always hit the mark. Yup, we've got room to grow. Yay, the work is paying off. No matter how you identify, there's no way to listen to this episode without considering how you've been showing up as an artist and a creative. So we encourage you to listen with a critical ear and open heart; we welcome your feedback and we are deeply grateful for the privilege of being alongside you in the journey. As part of our anti-racism and anti-bias action plan, we offer scholarships in support of our BIPOC, Disabled, LGBTQIA+ and/or 62+ actors. Scholarship applications are open year-round and we encourage applicants to apply anytime they are considering one of our programs. Click this link to view our Accountability Report and Apply for a Scholarship http://www.brianbreakscharacter.com/diversity Wanna listen to Part 1? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/71-anti-racism-with-anti-oppression-strategist-nadi/id1570747490?i=1000559563826 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 NADI Instagram https://www.instagram.com/inclusionwithnadi Website www.nadifantastic.com Check out our Accountability Report Here: http://www.brianbreakscharacter.com/diversity 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+72+Nadi+Fantastic+pt+II.pdf

Over here at Team BKP, we've been on an anti-racist and anti-bias journey since July of 2020. Inclusion and belonging are two of our company's core values and we are committed to foster diversity in our programs and create a safe space for all. But doing this means we have had to educate ourselves. Our team is primarily white and cisgender so that means we inherently do not have the lived experiences of actors and creatives that we welcome into our spaces. So, we are on this journey to do better… To become the leaders that we want to become Walk the walk Lead with our values Hold ourselves accountable With the help of anti-oppression business strategist and inclusive leadership coach, Nadi Fantastic, Team BKP, in this first episode of a two part series, starts the process of diving deep into our anti-racist commitment - we share where we fell short and where we thrived. In this episode, we publicly hold ourselves accountable by sharing our Accountability Report with the world. We talk about what comes up in our business and how we can do better. This includes: Learning how to do an accessibility check-in Using skin colored emojis Being transparent and vulnerable with our values I'm excited for you to listen as I know you will get a good sense of how you are showing up in your own life and for your anti-racist values as an artist and creative. 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. As part of our anti-racism and anti-bias action plan, we offer scholarships in support of our BIPOC, Disabled, LGBTQIA+ and/or 62+ actors. Scholarship applications are open year-round and we encourage applicants to apply anytime they are considering one of our programs. Click this link to view our Accountability Report and Apply for a Scholarship http://www.brianbreakscharacter.com/diversity CONNECT WITH NADI Instagram https://www.instagram.com/inclusionwithnadi Website www.nadifantastic.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.+71+Nadi+Fantastic+pt+I.pdf

Have you ever wanted to get inside the mind of an agent? Well, my pretty, your wish has been granted: Today's guest on the show is the supremely generous, Blair Taylor. Blair is a fabulous talent agent who has been working in the entertainment industry representing actors for over two decades. FULL DISCLOSURE: He's also one of my best-est friends so you know I got him to spill the real tea! In this episode of Brian Breaks Character, Blair describes exactly what it's like on the other side of the agent-meeting table. He shares what questions he gets asked too often – and the cringe-worthy questions you should NEVER ask ( ...like, EVER!). Don't worry! Blair is NOT a Negative Nancy; he has a beautiful take on the bizniz and how to help you move through it. He is one of my besties so you know he's got a great, big heart. If you have an agent meeting coming up tomorrow… You wanna know how you blew it in your last meeting… Or you wanna be able to say "I'm great in a meeting" (and not sound delusional!)… This episode is the meeting masterclass you need. Listen now and bookmark this episode so you can listen (again!) before your next meeting. 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 BLAIR Website https://taylortalentservices.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.+70+-+Blair+Taylor.pdf

Today's episode is meant to inspire you and remind you that your gifts and talents were given to you for a purpose. And today's guest, Michael McElroy is a prime example of someone who truly uses their gifts and talents for a greater purpose. You've probably heard of Michael as he has been on Broadway for many many years. He is a Tony, Drama Desk and Grammy Award nominee. He has also accepted a Tony Award Honor for Excellence in the Theater on behalf of Broadway Inspirational Voices, which by the way he founded. Broadway Inspirational Voices is this exceptional gospel choir that regardless of what religion, background or belief system you come from, these amazing Broadway performers will call you to remember that your life is sacred and that you are here for a reason. Michael is also one of the founding members of Black Theater United, an incredible nonprofit advocacy organization that as stated in their mission statement "stand together to help protect Black people, Black talent and Black lives of all shapes and orientations in theatre and communities across the country." I just know Michael will inspire you and I encourage you to listen and be moved to use your gifts to take your own action. 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/michaelmichaeltheartist/ Website https://www.blacktheatreunited.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.+69+-+Michael+McElroy.pdf

It seems like no matter how many times you take headshots (and I know you've done them more than you can count on one hand!) the same exact 3 questions come up: What 3-5 types do I need to cover? What should I wear? How can I make sure that my headshot pops? …Maybe you've also hemmed & hawed over what to wear for your self-tape auditions? Or maybe you wear the exact same thing every single time cuz it's the ONE thing you know looks good on you? Welllll…. This episode has you covered.Television, film, & personal wardrobe stylist, Adrien Rabago joined me on Brian Breaks Character to walk us through her process to nail your wardrobe in headshots, self-tapes, and on the red carpet. HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE INCREDIBLE TAKEAWAYS: Get your hands on the 5️ essential pieces every actor should have in their closet so you can shop with some sort of direction and quit overspending on one-off costume pieces. What pieces should you actually bring to a fitting? NOTE: This is only if you want the stylist to love you and make you look good on set! The #1 COLOR that gets people cast… did you even know that was a thing??? Me neither! Adrien spills so many gems in this episode it is basically an essential checklist for your next self-tape and headshot shoot (....and the one after that, and the one after that, etc). So, grab your notebook... I can't wait to see you in pictures! 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 ADRIEN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adriens_closet Website https://www.adrienrabago.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.+68+Adrien+Rabago.pdf

If you don't feel 100% connected to your why, today's episode with Spiritual Practitioner Sonia Jackson is a must listen. So… Grab a mug of tea and get cozy as Sonia lights up your spirit with her Visions of Possibilities (also the name of her non-profit edutainment organization that produces projects that challenge audiences to live in unlimited possibility). Sonia is a spiritual practitioner, master storyteller, actress, and a true balm in Gilead! She's the spoonful of sugar that helps the spiritual medicine go doooooowwwwn! If you're feeling out of sorts, out of alignment, or outta whack, listen to this episode to learn a new approach to turning setbacks into successes and how to use your own Universe-/God-/Oprah-/Buddha-given talents to make a difference in the world. 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 SONIA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/soniajacksonvisions Website www.IMDb.me/soniajackson 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.+67+-+Sonia+Jackson.pdf

We are doing something a little different on this episode of Brian Breaks Character. Last summer, Lola Rufai of The Helping Actor invited me to her Breakthrough Actor Summit to talk about finding representation and specifically to share more about embodying the CEO when it comes to agent and manager meetings. Now, I don't know what kind of magic this woman weaved, but she got me to have a very different conversation around representation and it was just too juicy not to make into a podcast episode (of course I got her permission first). What I want you to listen for is not how to get a manager or agent. For that you can come to my FREE LIVE Masterclass. Listen to this episode to learn the stance you have to take in order to attract the yeses and the nos so that you can have freedom of choice when you're choosing that perfect representation. So not only are you not just getting any random manager and agent, but you are getting one that truly sees the value of what you have to offer as an artist and one who loves the uniqueness of you. Sounds like a dream, right? And if you already have representation… Don't stop listening to this episode! We also talk about how you can find your own value in the rep relationship you are in right now, cuz I know so often it can be tricky to have those conversations with your current representation when you're like: Am I getting enough auditions? Is there something else I can be doing? You know, we tend to fall back on those pretty lame questions. In this episode, I share the sophisticated questions to ask so that you can make sure you have that perfect match. And… I'm teaching the masterclass we talk about in this episode LIVE Tomorrow at 11am PT, Saturday, 4/2 and Monday, 4/4. Click the link to register for Make Agents Want You LIVE - https://www.makeagentswantyou.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. Want to learn more? If you're an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, join me for 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 LOLA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thehelpingactor/ Website https://www.thehelpingactor.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 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/EP66+-+Brian+%26+Guest+Host+Lola+Rufai+-+Transcript.pdf

Anyone else triggered by the word L A Z Y?WARNING: I am a megafan of Sam Valentine and in this reunion episode we get to the juicy stufffffffff! We're coming up on a year and Sam was my very first-est guest! In today's episode she shines a bright light on the journey of her legendary podcast One Broke Actress. Sam openly describes how she's re-defined productivity in her own life and career (and her double-career as a podcast host & editor!). Lazy WAS a trigger word for Sam – so she took steps to create a new schedule that supports her goals and focuses on what she really wants. Don't we alllllll want that????We talk about the importance of creating boundaries for ourselves (and not in like a lame-o conceptual way, Sam breaks down the nitty gritty of her calendar and how it changed everything when she figured out what actually fuels her. (And screw everyone else's definitions of productive and successful!). I point this out because what Sam says will challenge you with practices that some might consider SUBVERSIVE – especially in a culture that often rewards toxic productivity. And I think that listening to her story can help ALL OF US – because I have never met a human who said I AM REALLY GOOD AT CREATING BOUNDARIES. This episode is all about being honest with yourself and creating a schedule that supports you living your most meaningful and creative life. 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 SAM Instagram https://www.instagram.com/onebrokeactress/ https://www.instagram.com/samvalentine/ Website https://onebrokeactress.com/ Listen to Sam on the 1st Episode of the Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-consistency-in-your-hustle-with-sam-valentine/id1570747490?i=1000524761336 Learn more about the pet psychic we talk about on this episode https://suepikeenergy.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.+65+-+Sam+Valentine.pdf

Yvette turned down 8 agents. She took the time to meet with all of them, but she just wasn't feelin' it… And this was going to be her FIRST rep since graduating from USC! How did she go from unrepresented recent grad to empowered decision-making queen? When I first met Yvette she was at a crossroads… To be fair, WE ALLLLL WERE! March 2020 forced a lot of actors to rethink their plan – plus Yvette had decided to seek refuge in her family's home (which can bring its own layer of confusing failure-y feelings to the zennest of us all). As it turns out, home sweet home was the perfect place for her #agentgoals journey of self-discovery (→ it paid off big time when she finally did say YES to the agent of her dreams). In today's episode of the podcast, Yvette Gonzalez tells us how she reclaimed her Latina identity and taught herself to be unapologetic in the way she shows up (both in her agent meetings, and now, ALLLLLL THE AUDITIONS coming her way!). In our conversation, listen for Yvette's answers to these questions: How did she find the representation that was right for her? What helped her understand what she wanted from reps during meetings? How did she keep herself in a place of strength when it was time to walk away from a rep who didn't align with her vision? 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 (www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out to reps and focus on the acting you were born to do. CONNECT WITH YVETTE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yvettegonzalezzz/ IMDb https://www.imdb.me/yvettegonzalez 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.+64+Yvette+Gonzalez.pdf

The titles of Amie McNee's FOUR books will tell you all you need to know about why she's today's guest on the podcast: We Need Your Art Collection, For the Burnt Out Artist, For the Perfectionist, For the Procrastinator. (Reads kinda like a blessing for the audience of Brian Breaks Character, amiright?)Amie joined me all the way from Sydney, Australia and just like her 89.5K followers on Instagram I instantly fell in love with her incredibly honest & authentic rallying cries for creative people. Amie is an author, speaker, creative coach and a book doula. She teaches a time-tested journaling technique that is designed to help you unlock your creative juju (at the time of our recording she'd been journaling every morning for the last 1,379 days). She gives us the inside track on WHY we procrastinate on creative endeavors and HOW to overcome it. And best of all, Amie is a fiery ball of enthusiasm & energy – my face still hurts from laughing and smiling for our entire conversation. She couldn't embody more of what this podcast is all about. P.S. If you journal, or ever tried to journal, or have zero desire to journal but would loooooove all the clarity and confidence that you've heard comes from it, you gotta hear Amie's take on how to do it well so it actually serves you and serves 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 AMIE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/inspiredtowrite Website www.amiemcnee.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.+63+-+Unstoppable+Creativity+with+Amie+McNee.pdf

When you audition for a pilot, there are TWO different casting offices that need to sign off on you before you are booked. There's the project casting director – these are the names you're familiar with like Michael Nicolo & Anya Colloff or Bonnie Finnegan & Steven Jacobs. And then there's the studio/network casting directors – the folks at CBS or NBC who are responsible for… wait, what are they responsible for exactly? If you're like me, you picture these folks in fancy, gated buildings wearing high heels and eating expensive salads while giving orders during important meetings at grandiose conference tables a la The Morning Show. Amanda Richards is Sony Pictures TV Studios' Executive Director of Casting and she clears it up for me on today's episode of the podcast. She gives us a "backstage studio tour" of how pilots move across her desk and through the development process all the way to casting and production. Now that self-tapes and zoom callbacks are the norm, testing for a pilot/network has changed – big time. And since I have ZERO doubt that you'll test for a Network pilot someday, I highly recommend you give today's episode a listen so you're prepared. Plus, Amanda created the first ever Diverse Actors Showcase at Sony and shares exactly how it came to be – (and how you can get involved!). Pilot season strikes abject fear in most actors because it's like giving candy to your compare-and-despair demons. And now that they're hyped up on sugar, they can quietly chisel away at your confidence and purpose… NOT ON MY WATCH! Knowledge is power and I believe educating yourself during this time is pivotal – let this episode be just one way you can empower yourself to DECIDE how you'll think about this time of year. 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 Amanda Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amandafta31/ 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.+62+-+Amanda+Richards.pdf

TW // Eating Habits are discussed on this episode Today's guest is the co-author of one of my favorite books, Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life. This book is my jam because it's all about purpose. Francesc Miralles and Héctor García wrote the international bestseller Ikigai and Francesc joins me from Spain to explain what Ikigai actually means. It's a Japanese word with many translations. It literally means a life worth being lived, but he shares that it is your purpose in life, it's your reason to live, but also more simply, it is the motivation we have to get up in the morning and start doing things. We take a deep dive into talking about one's purpose and passion and how eating habits, movement and community play a major factor in being able to live a truly balanced life. More About Francesc - Francesc Miralles is a writer published all around the world. He is co-author, with Héctor García, of the smash hit Ikigai, translated into more than 60 languages and reaching the bestseller lists in the United States, U.K., India, Holland and Turkey, among other countries. His novel Love in Lowercase has been translated into 27 languages. 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 FRANCESC Instagram https://www.instagram.com/francesc_miralles Website http://www.francescmiralles.com Grab Your Copy of Ikigai Here: Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life https://amzn.to/3sqgchd The Ikigai Journey: A Practical Guide to Finding Happiness and Purpose the Japanese Way https://amzn.to/3JdsQXH Subscribe To The Podcast https://plnk.to/brian-breaks-character Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Grab your FREE Download of The Official 2022 Actor Survival Guide 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.+61+-+Francesc+Miralles.pdf

If you have ever been challenged to rethink your branding, quit your day job, choose a different path or try something new - Drop everything and listen to this life-changing episode with Dallas Travers NOW. Dallas Travers is the bravest person I know (and not just because she's my coach!). She knows failure. She knows fear. She knows foolish… she once put a photo of herself doing the splits on a flier to attract clients. (spoiler alert: it didn't work) You might know Dallas as 'The OG' bizniz coach for actors; nowadays she's the coaches' coach… she helps coaches on a mission who want the freedom, confidence, & impact that comes with a prosperous business. Dallas inspires others with a can-do spirit that will take your breath away But before we make her into a unicorn (cuz she'd say you're a unicorn too), you should know that it's her empathy, integrity, and 15 years of experience in the courageous 'art of putting yourself out there' that makes her special. On today's episode of Brian Breaks Character, Dallas doesn't hold back. She offers a love letter to actors everywhere (they're the ones who brought her to the dance afterall) – plus she shares the wisdom she's picked up along the way. 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 DALLAS Instagram http://instagram.com/dallastraversbizmentor Website http://dallastravers.com Grab Your Copy of Atomic Habits (the book we talk about in this episode) Here: https://amzn.to/3sjzhBy Subscribe To The Podcast https://plnk.to/brian-breaks-character Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Grab your FREE Download of The Official 2022 Actor Survival Guide 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.+60+-+Dallas+Travers.pdf

Cellina Munro had been looking for representation for seven years. She trained and spent a lot of money on showcases. With the intent to move to Los Angeles, she reached out to managers in LA before the move and guess what? Cellina got 10 requests for meetings (in which she chose to take 4) and 4 IN THE ROOM OFFERS. Cellina found the bicoastal manager she deserves - one who is not worried at all about her current Chicago residence and is super supportive about her move to LA. And… You won't want to miss the part towards the end where Brian helps coach Cellina on her big move. CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS You don't need a TV credit to get the representation you are looking for Reps are as human as you are and they want to be picked just as much as you do You need to show up as a whole person in the emails you write to potential representation The benefit of being new in town With this How They Did It series, actors I'm talking to you: I believe that acting is your calling and your purpose on the planet. You use your voice, and your body, and all that you are, to tell stories that remind US what it is to be human. You have the power to change lives. And, we all know that having great representation makes that impact all that much more possible. But let's not get it twisted – looking for an agent or a manager sucks. It's not straightforward, there are tons of people telling you the best-slash-only ways to do it, and it can leave you in a constant state of anxiety thinking to yourself – is this ever going to happen for me? And that's why in this series of tell-all interviews with my agent goals students – you'll hear how they did it. REMINDER: Each of these bonus episodes is very different because each of these actors wants different things from their careers: some want to be on Broadway, others have their sights set on tv and film, and still others are creators and want to land reps that are excited by that. 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 (www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out to reps and focus on the acting you were born to do. CONNECT WITH CELLINA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cellinamunro Website https://www.cellinamunro.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.+59+-+Cellina+Munro.pdf

John Rosenfeld Studios is often the answer to: What acting studio should I go to in LA? CD's and agents look for it on résumés. Actors on a series prep for auditions with their coaches. Actors who go there - BOOK. And all that street cred is definitely worth the hype, but it's their mission that sets them apart: To cultivate the constitution of a happy, working actor. John's holistic approach to what it means to be a professional actor is what skyrocketed his studio to success when it opened 12 years ago. On this episode of Brian Breaks Character my guest is John Rosenfeld and our intention around this conversation was to really unpack pilot season. You will hear very quickly that although pilot season is still important, it has now become something that happens year-round. So, this conversation encompasses pilot season, but really focuses on the craft of acting - the awareness of self, empathy, having an authentic experience, building your foundation on solid ground and remembering the joy that brought you to acting. Even for those of you who might not be an actor who are listening, I think you can relate to the craft of saying yes to your art and the place where that meets technique. 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 JOHN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/johnrosenfeldstudios Website https://www.johnrosenfeld.com Grab Your Copy of Atomic Habits (the book we talk about in this episode) Here: https://amzn.to/3sjzhBy Subscribe To The Podcast https://plnk.to/brian-breaks-character Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Grab your FREE Download of The Official 2022 Actor Survival Guide 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.+58+-+The+Truth+About+Pilot+Season+with+John+Rosenfeld+-+Transcript.pdf

Run over to... https://actorsurvivalguide.com to get your very own FREE Copy of the Actor Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode. Do you hate the phrase UNPRECEDENTED TIMES as much as I do? We are two years into this pandemic THE TIMES ARE PRECEDENTED, bro! That said, whether the times are unprecedented or precedented, one thing we can all agree on is: THESE TIMES have forever changed what it means to pursue an acting career. This episode of Brian Breaks Character is part 2 of a special 2-part episode where I brought together this squad of supercoaches - Christine Horn, Emily Grace, DaJuan Johnson, Elise Arsenault, Jenna Dolittle, Moniqua Plante and Jo Kelly to uncover a number of über-effective strategies for staying on track and focusing on what's actually important especially during these times. And.. If you haven't listened to part one yet, don't miss out! Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/actor-survival-guide-to-2022-with-an-all-star/id1570747490?i=1000549041834 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 CHRISTINE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/actresschristinehorn https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodboundactors Website https://christinehorn.com CONNECT WITH EMILY Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace Website http://pickfordwest.com/ CONNECT WITH DAJUAN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thinkbiggercoaching Website https://thinkbiggercoaching.com CONNECT WITH ELISE Instagram www.instagram.com/elisearsenault.actor Website www.audiobookadventure.com https://www.workwithelise.com CONNECT WITH JENNA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thatdoolittle https://www.instagram.com/actorsrise Website https://actorsrise.com CONNECT WITH MONIQUA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/moniquaplantewellness Website https://www.moniquaplantewellness.com CONNECT WITH JO Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tobeornottoact_jokelly Website https://www.tobeornottoact.com Grab your FREE Download of The Official 2022 Actor Survival Guide https://actorsurvivalguide.com Subscribe To The Podcast https://plnk.to/brian-breaks-character 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 57 Transcript: https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+57+-+Actor+Survival+Guide+Pt+II+-+TRANSCRIPT.pdf

Run, Don't Walk To Get the Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode: https://actorsurvivalguide.com I can't predict the weather, but after 2+ years of social distancing, I figure you *might* be a little unfocused and need some protection from the distraction downpour. These unprecedented times have forever changed what it means to pursue an acting career. On the one hand, COVID brought an explosion of self-tape auditions! But it also raised questions regarding what's safe on set, on stage... and in our lives. On this episode of Brian Breaks Character, I brought together this squad of supercoaches - Christine Horn, Emily Grace, DaJuan Johnson, Elise Arsenault, Jenna Dolittle, Moniqua Plante and Jo Kelly to uncover a number of über-effective strategies for staying on track and focusing on what's actually important. 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 CHRISTINE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/actresschristinehorn https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodboundactors Website https://christinehorn.com CONNECT WITH EMILY Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace Website http://pickfordwest.com CONNECT WITH DAJUAN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thinkbiggercoaching Website https://thinkbiggercoaching.com CONNECT WITH ELISE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elisearsenault.actor Website https://www.audiobookadventure.com https://www.workwithelise.com CONNECT WITH JENNA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/actorsrise https://www.instagram.com/thatdoolittle Website https://actorsrise.com CONNECT WITH MONIQUA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/moniquaplantewellness Website https://www.moniquaplantewellness.com CONNECT WITH JO Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tobeornottoact_jokelly Website https://www.tobeornottoact.com GRAB YOUR FREE DOWNLOAD WITH MUST-SEE ADVICE FROM THE BRIGHTEST COACHES https://actorsurvivalguide.com Subscribe To The Podcast https://plnk.to/brian-breaks-character 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.+56+-+Actor+Survival+Guide+Pt.+I+-+TRANSCRIPT.pdf

Today's podcast episode carries a message that I KNOW you'll relate to from an actress, you'll probably recognize. A lot of people think that actors with BIG Network TV credits have it easy. And don't get me wrong, credits can help – but even Viola Davis and Olivia Colman worry about where they're gonna get their next job. Sarah Utterback had an epic Recurring Role as Nurse Olivia on Grey's Anatomy – 19 episodes in Shondaland… so you'd think she'd hit the tipping point. She was working & making opportunities for herself – she's one of the founding members of Los Angeles' critically-acclaimed, Ovation Award-winning IAMA Theatre Company. When you meet Sarah you'll fall in love with her (just like I did) – she's got a warm voice and easy smile – you could easily see her take any of Jessica Chastain's roles or play Kristen Bell's sister on The Good Place. But when we met, Sarah was in THE BAD PLACE. …she didn't have an agent… …she was jaded about the bizniz… …and in her own words, she was "letting some shadowy stories" run the show… In today's episode of the podcast she tells you first-hand how there's a perversely satisfying fast-food feel-good self-righteousness when you judge the bizniz and yourself. This episode doesn't sugarcoat it: Icky, shadowy stuff is gonna come up, AND you have a choice. You can see those feelings as: permission to back off from your purpose and stop showing up OR an opportunity to slow down and DO THE WORK to reveal the truth of who you are so you can attract the attention you're ready for. Sarah did the work and it worked. GOOD SPOILER ALERT Sarah got 35 OFFERS for representation – plus 10 more reps said "If after all your meetings, you're still looking, please reach out." CONNECT WITH SARAH Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misssarahutterback/ https://www.instagram.com/iamatheatre Website https://www.iamatheatre.com IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1925959/ 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 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.+55+-+Sarah+Utterback+-+Transcript.pdf

Sharon was without an agent for many many years, but was booking shows in theatres throughout Los Angeles. As she continued to watch the beautiful work others were doing in the theatre and in Film/TV, she knew she needed to find reps to make this happen even more. She overcame being worried about her age, technology and experience (even though she has a long list of impressive credits) and got 17 meetings for representation. Of those 17 meetings… she got 17 OFFERS! She not only found an agent, but also a manager. CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS How Sharon took responsibility for herself and her career and got 17 offers for representation The importance of "almosts" and how those moments gave Sharon the confidence that she needed to find reps Agents aren't worried about your credits half as much as you are With this How They Did It series, actors I'm talking to you: I believe that acting is your calling and your purpose on the planet. You use your voice, and your body, and all that you are, to tell stories that remind US what it is to be human. You have the power to change lives. And, we all know that having great representation makes that impact all that much more possible. But let's not get it twisted – looking for an agent or a manager sucks. It's not straightforward, there are tons of people telling you the best-slash-only ways to do it, and it can leave you in a constant state of anxiety thinking to yourself – is this ever going to happen for me? And that's why in this series of tell-all interviews with my agent goals students – you'll hear how they did it. REMINDER: Each of these bonus episodes is very different because each of these actors wants different things from their careers: some want to be on Broadway, others have their sights set on tv and film, and still others are creators and want to land reps that are excited by that. 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 (www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out to reps and focus on the acting you were born to do. CONNECT WITH SHARON Website: https://www.sharonsharth.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 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.+54+-+Sharon+Sharth+-+Transcript.pdf

Today is my birthday…But I have a gift for you! As an artist, your divine purpose is to change the world through your creativity. And if you're called to be a part of the rise in social activism right now – I've got a story that will inspire you to further raise your hand (and your voice!). Jaia Thomas of Diverse Representation joins me on the podcast today and models how to connect the dots from creativity to activism – and how we are called to do this work (big and small). Jaia walked into Black Panther pumped to see all the Black actors on screen; after the movie, she rushed home and whipped out her laptop to learn more. When she discovered the teams behind the Black actors were not Black she knew she had to do something about it (correction: she was able to find one person on Lupita Nyong'o's team). As you'll hear, it wasn't always a walk through Wakanda – but Jaia put one foot in front of the other to create a company (and a movement): Diverse Representation connects acting and sports talent with Black agents, attorneys, managers, & publicists (and each other!). If you have any desire to make this world a better place, I know her story will inspire you. Today is my birthday (it's okay to say that twice on the actual day, right?) and honestly, the greatest gift you could give me – AND EVERYONE ELSE ON THIS PLANET – is to do what you were called to do (anything less would be selfish). 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 JAIA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jaiathomas Website www.jaiathomas.com https://www.diverserepresentation.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 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+53+-+Diverse+Representation+Founder%2C+Jaia+Thomas.pdf

Today's podcast episode is mindset revolution in 23 minutes. And Brian Breaks Character listener, it's so easy, it might piss you off. I gathered together six actors to lead them through an exercise that cuts through limiting beliefs and sticky comparison thoughts to illuminate their deepest desires. Visualization is the act of using your imagination to create a mental picture or mental motion picture of something you want to do, be, have or experience. During the visualization experience, you give yourself permission to live the experience in your mind as if it were actually happening in the present moment. This experience works best in a quiet place without interruption. I hope you'll join us. CONNECT WITH DEMETRIUS Instagram https://www.instagram.com/demetriusgrosse IMDb https://m.imdb.com/name/nm2009006/ CONNECT WITH JOVANNA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/actressjovannaking/ IMDb https://www.imdb.me/jovannaking CONNECT WITH KERRI Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kerrilouiselaff Website www.kerrilouise.com CONNECT WITH REBECCA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bexsohn/ Website www.rebeccasohn.com CONNECT WITH SUSAN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susiesuperstar/ Website www.susanlouiseoconnor.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. Subscribe To The Podcast https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490?to=page Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video of the Podcast 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

Happy Almost New Year! I've done something a little wild for you - For this episode of Brian Breaks Character, I've pulled together my favorite quotes from all of the episodes this year. It's like a ticker tape of inspiration where we talk about getting more auditions, getting representation, creating content, being an activist in your creative pursuits, marketing yourself, making money, and storytelling. Get sooo inspired that you want to go a little deeper? Take a listen to one of our past episodes: Prepare Ye The Way to Get More Auditions with Special Host Summer Mastain https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000533974205 Get More Auditions with these CastingAbout & Actors Access Insider Secrets - Part One https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000534687669 Your Casting Profiles in the Age of Social Distancing with Special Host Summer Mastain https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000535401722 Casting Networks' Survival Guide with Katie O'Connor & Scott Madej https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000536259696 Get More Auditions with your Casting Profiles – The Megamix https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000536989729 The Call-In Coaching Show featuring YOU https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000524761220 Become Offer Only & How to Tell When You Need to Be Coached https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000541327368 The Call-In Coaching Show featuring YOU (Part 2) https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000530267084 How to Get An Agent with Guest Host Jo Kelly https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000540604438 How They Did It: Mom and actor Eumi let go of limiting beliefs and picked up 6 offers for representation https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000526940093 Write Your Dream Role with Emily Grace https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000542196950 TV Powerhouse Danny Rose teaches how to pitch… and come out alive! https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000528841237 An Inside Look At Writing For Television with Nick Wootton https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000525718983 How to Create Content for Change with Jen Ponton https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000526597888 From Craigslist to The White House to a TV career with Kevin Arbouet https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000527346226 Showrunner Paul Witten's Road to the Emmys was Paved with NOs https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000538441868 Ignite a Revolution In Filmmaking with Naomi McDougall Jones https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000524761255 Sharon Got 35 Meetings for Representation with Zero Referrals https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000526095619 Find Consistency In Your Hustle with Sam Valentine https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000524761336 Find Your Inner Purpose with Mark and Jenny https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000524761254 Why the YES Vote Matters – An IATSE Member Tells Her Story https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000537745400 Headshots that Win: Prep, Pet Peeves & Perfection with David Muller https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000528107343 How to Be a Disability Ally in the Entertainment Biz with Christine Bruno https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000529569463 Stephanie drops the target list and finds the perfect bicoastal agent https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000532660095 Dump Your Toxic Relationship with Money with Miata Edoga https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000531694928 Your Self Worth Equals Your Net Worth with Katy Chen Mazzara https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000543602766 How To Show Up & Think Bigger with DaJuan Johnson https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000524761169 'Book the Room' from Your Living Room with Christine Horn https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000532369203 Re-Define Success with Casting Director Alaine Alldaffer https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000533077052 Alena-the-Hustler took Olympic gold when she quit showcases and landed the reps of her wildest dreams! https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000531312926 No-Sweat Social Media Strategies with the Queen Heidi Dean https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000539160725 Use Your Words (to Get into the Right Inboxes) with Copywriting Queen Marisa Corcoran https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000530293314 Why Your Story Matters with The Moth's Kate Tellers https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000539874664 Thank You, Actors – What You Teach Us All https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000542935830 The 5 Questions to Own 2021 & Slay 2022 https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490/e/1000544411983 Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! 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I believe we are all put on this planet to fulfill our divine purpose while we are here. In this week's episode, I share the metaphysical meaning of Christmas because you've chosen a creative life OR MORE CORRECTLY, a creative life chose you. No matter how spiritual (or agnostic) you are, you'll gain a better sense of your worthiness from this episode. Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas! 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://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490?to=page Watch The Uncut Behind-the-Scenes Videos of the Podcast 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/EP33-+Your+Purpose+-+Holiday+Edition+-+Transcript.pdf

As of this morning, we have released 49 episodes of the Brian Breaks Character podcast… So I took a look back at the past six months so I could pull together this special Greatest Hits: Volume 1 that truly speaks to the heart of all creativity: Tell Your Story. YOU'LL HEAR FROM: Playwrights Horizons' Casting Director Alaine Alldaffer illustrates how the lies we tell ourselves about collaboration can get in the way Showrunner & Director Kevin Arbouet teaches us how activism can be a part of every story Actor Angel Harper got 14 offers for representation after she embraced the most vulnerable part of her story: she took a 12-YEAR hiatus from the biz The Moth's Kate Tellers gives us a masterclass in how to tell compelling stories on stage and in our marketing (HINT: people respond to your passion, not your trophies) One Broke Actress Podcast host Sam Valentine lets us into her own story as she juggles money-making survival jobs and her big creative pursuits. ← sound familiar? Sam lays it all out in this coaching episode! And just between us elves… this episode will make you feel good about yourself. It's the perfect listen as you get cozy with your hot cocoa and let visions of 2022-career-sugarplums dance in your head. So take a little breather from the holiday madness and check back in with you and your story – cuz it matters. 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. But don't think that listening to this gives you their full story – Listen to the full episodes here: Re-Define Success with Casting Director Alaine Alldaffer From Craigslist to The White House to a TV career with Kevin Arbouet How Angel started her 3rd act with 14 offers for representation Why Your Story Matters with The Moth's Kate Tellers Find Consistency In Your Hustle with Sam Valentine 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 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

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 2022 amazing… Today's episode is not a typical one, this special episode is a training to help you capture all that has happened in 2021 with The 5 Questions to Own 2021 & Slay 2022! These five thought-provoking and soul-satisfying questions help you to name exactly what you accomplished in 2021 so you can lay the groundwork TO PLAY ALL OUT IN 2022. 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 2022. 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 http://brianbreakscharacter.com/2021 Subscribe To The Podcast https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490?to=page Watch The Uncut Behind-the-Scenes Videos 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 Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/EP31+-+The+5+Questions+to+Own+2021+%26+Slay+2022+-+Transcript.pdf

I'm gonna guess you inherited some money stories from your own upbringing. On today's show, my guest, Katy Chen Mazzara offers you an approach to face those money ghosts so you can craft a new relationship with money that actually ENCOURAGES YOU to claim your own abundance; acknowledge any debt you might have; and build the life you freakin' deserve. Katy reminds me of Cate Blanchett's character in The Lord of the Rings – she appears out of nowhere calm & all-knowing; nurses your wounds; and puts you back on your feet so you can go out there and save the world from impending doom, Frodo Baggins. {Or just, like finally buy a home in The Shire.} Katy was the first person to say to me - Your self worth equals your net worth, and not the other way round. Pretty powerful stuff, amiright? I know this conversation will help you clear up your own money-meaning-making mishegas that might get in the way of you making a home, sportin' a new cashmere holiday sweater, or booking a trip to Thailand. ​​TAKEAWAYS The power of specificity to get what you want Cultivate your own self worth in order to have the net worth you deserve You are never too old or too young to start saving and investing When you are grateful for the things that you have it actually attracts more of the things that you really want in your life 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 KATY Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katychenmazzara/ Website https://www.katychenmazzara.com/ Get your free ticket to Katy's masterclass for creatives: Financial Freedom Method https://bit.ly/FFM_Brian 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 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/EP30-Katy+Chen+Mazzara-Transcript.pdf

Actors are some of the most courageous, vulnerable, and growth-oriented people in the world - that's why I choose to work with actors. {I should probably write a book and make it required reading for, well, everyone, and title it: Actors Know Everything: A How-To Guide to Life & Success on Planet Earth.} It's important to us on the podcast to center the voices of our greatest teachers – so I invited three wildly different actors to the show to THANK THEM for all that they've taught me. Matt Pasini is a trans, non-binary actor and activist.Sharon Sharth has a storied career on Broadway and in film and she's entering her third act.Alison Stolpa redefines consistency every damn day. These three incredible talents drop by Brian Breaks Character to share their stories of how to show up; stay consistent; and not settle for less than you're worth. Here are some of the juicy TAKEAWAYS Different ways to make boundaries with your work How to allow yourself to claim where you are in your career The impact you have on others when you show up as yourself The power of sending love The secret trick of the post-it note And... This Thanksgiving as you enjoy your tofurkey, quinoa stuffing, and organic cranberry sauce, I want you to know how thankful I am for you. There are over 2 Million podcasts in the world (seriously, I looked it up), so I am deeply grateful you choose to listen to this one. It's a funny thing podcasting… there's no audience to clap or cheer at the end of the episode and there's no secret algorithm to measure precisely how well you're doing… But I'm proud of our consistency and each little IG DM, comment, and email that says an episode made a difference or inspired you keeps us going. So thank you, thank you, thank you. Keep listening and we'll keep bringing you more guests and content that will help you to make sense of this wild and woolly bizniz. Lucky to be alongside 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 MATT Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mattpasiniofficial https://www.instagram.com/into_thestudio/ IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9144143/ CONNECT WITH SHARON Website https://www.sharonsharth.com/ Sharon's Books https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Sharon%2BSharth CONNECT WITH ALISON Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gothblairwaldorf/ Twitter https://twitter.com/gothblairwaldrf IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4803513/ 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/EP29+-+Thanksgiving+-+Transcript.pdf

You know that dream of being fought over by multiple reps? It feels like a far cry from your average agent send-out. But hold tight my friends, because it is not! Listen in as actors Sawyer Greenberg and Sara Erikson share not only how they landed 15-18 meetings each, but how they made the hard choice of which rep to sign with...without burning any future Hollywood bridges! CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS Saying no thank you in such a way that it leaves doors open to future relationships with reps, even if they aren't going to be your rep (right now) How to create an email that all but sets you up for complete success in every meeting Plus a live coaching from Brian to narrow down exactly who and what you are looking for in an agent or manager With this series, actors I'm talking to you: I believe that acting is your calling and your purpose on the planet. You use your voice, and your body, and all that you are, to tell stories that remind US what it is to be human. You have the power to change lives. And, we all know that having great representation makes that impact all that much more possible. But let's not get it twisted – looking for an agent or a manager sucks. It's not straightforward, there are tons of people telling you the best-slash-only ways to do it, and it can leave you in a constant state of anxiety thinking to yourself – is this ever going to happen for me? And that's why in this series of tell-all interviews with my agent goals students – you'll hear how they did it. REMINDER: Each of these bonus episodes is very different because each of these actors wants different things from their careers: some want to be on Broadway, others have their sights set on tv and film, and still others are creators and want to land reps that are excited by that. 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 Sawyer Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sawyergreenberg Listen to Sawyer's Full Interview Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-they-did-it-from-calling-it-quits-to-12-offers/id1570747490?i=1000527695366 Connect With Sara Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whatsarasaw Listen to Sara's Full Interview Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-sara-on-making-the-right-manager-decision/id1570747490?i=1000528446550 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 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

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

Summer here, Remember me? I'm Brian's Actor Happiness Manager for this community and I'm Baa-ack! I can't stay away from Brian Breaks Character because I just looooove to chat with Brian about this business and share it with all of you. I am the Host of today's episode and Brian is the Guest and we are talking all things coaching, marketing and productivity. Have you ever asked yourself the question, "What do I do?" Our first pilot season in 2 years is around the corner and we know this question is being asked now more than ever. And this episode is here to help. Your career changes day to day and week to week and you take a lot of that on. We are here to tell you to let go and support you. Sooo… get to listening to this episode - NOW. Takeaways Humanizing the business Owning that your career will have ups and downs The true meaning of consistency (hint hint: it's how you show up and be human!) The one thing you probably never check before sending an email 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 SUMMER Instagram https://www.instagram.com/summer.mastain 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/EP27+-+Become+Offer+Only+-+Transcript.pdf

Remixing some of the best of the best from our Bonus episodes and this one is all about the big bad R-- Referrals! Sharon, Shawn and Misha share their personal stories of what form of referrals to agents and managers they took in the past, how they dealt with them in the present, and why they will never turn to them again. CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS Why you get that icky feeling when you use a referral Other people's great reps may not be a great fit for you Learn to navigate the offers from others without burning bridges A better way to finding your "perfect fit" representation...and it may surprise you! With this series, actors I'm talking to you: I believe that acting is your calling and your purpose on the planet. You use your voice, and your body, and all that you are, to tell stories that remind US what it is to be human. You have the power to change lives. And, we all know that having great representation makes that impact all that much more possible. But let's not get it twisted – looking for an agent or a manager sucks. It's not straightforward, there are tons of people telling you the best-slash-only ways to do it, and it can leave you in a constant state of anxiety thinking to yourself – is this ever going to happen for me? And that's why in this series of tell-all interviews with my agent goals students – you'll hear how they did it. REMINDER: Each of these bonus episodes is very different because each of these actors wants different things from their careers: some want to be on Broadway, others have their sights set on tv and film, and still others are creators and want to land reps that are excited by that. 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 (www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out to reps and focus on the acting you were born to do. Connect With Sharon Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sharononscreen/ Connect With Shawn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shawnjain Connect With Misha Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mishabouvion/ Subscribe To The Podcast https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490?to=page Watch The Uncut Behind-the-Scenes Of The Podcast 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

A couple of months ago the incredible acting coach, To Be Or Not To Act's Jo Kelly 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, new 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. Jo is the perfect Oprah to my Deepak because she understands what it means to put yourself out there and she doesn't settle for fluff answers... – she grills me on why and how I've learned: A target list is the worst strategy you can use to find the right match Agents aren't worried about your credits half as much as you are Your reel is a giant waste of time and money Referrals are dangerous!!! – and a big, gross energy suck Diversity matters (amen and hallelujah!), but it's not a closed-door if your type isn't in high demand I promise that you can apply what we talk about in this episode to getting what you want in any career. P.S. If you've already watched my free training - Make Agents Want You - this conversation will take you backstage on how it all came to be (and I'll share the latest stats on how my students are doing reaching out to reps RIGHT NOW). 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 JO Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tobeornottoact_jokelly/ Website https://www.tobeornottoact.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 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/EP26+-+Jo+Kelly+-+Transcript.pdf

I am gleeful and proud to introduce you to one of my very best friends and today's guest on the podcast, Kate Tellers. The Wall Street Journal calls her "a storytelling guru." Kate is on the leadership team at The Moth – one of the preeminent storytelling organizations in this country – she travels the globe to teach the art of storytelling. Isn't that so cool?!? Her past clients include some of the brightest non-profits in changemaking: International Women's Forum, Kellogg Foundation, Ashoka, and Melinda Gates, as well as companies like Spotify, Google, and the U.S. State Department. There are a buttload of reasons why a big company like Nike would pair with The Moth to incorporate storytelling into their brand, but the big takeaway for Brian Breaks Character listeners: Storytelling can drive the bottom line for profit and impact. I believe all creativity is storytelling and I believe this episode is one of our very best. Kate does not hold back in this masterclass in storytelling: Surprise! Your aim in storytelling isn't to entertain, but to get the truth in your story Your story matters, no matter what… but it's gotta matter to you (my Agent Goals students know this all too well!) Bring a strong POV or no one cares, no one cares Kate walks us through her 3-step process to prep before telling a story or hosting a show How to get involved... there's probs a Moth StorySlam near you! Storytelling is the heart of what we do as creatives and I just know this intimate and honest conversation will inspire you (oooooooooh, and listen til the very end to hear some off-the-record Kate-n-Brian chit chat that will def make you LOL) 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 KATE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thekatetellers/ Website https://themoth.org/stories/but-also-bring-cheese How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide for Memorable Storytelling from The Moth - Pre-Order Now: https://themoth.org/how-to-tell-a-story? 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 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/EP25+-+Kate+Tellers+-+Transcript.pdf