Actor Problems

Today's episode features SB Gamble.

He's a videographer, director, and screenwriter who loves telling person stories. His films often explore the complex nature of relationships, and he believes that filmmaking can bridge the gaps between people and help to promote healing. He is passionate about capturing the beauty of the world around him on film. SB has participated in many film festivals over the country and looks forward to continuing his work as a filmmaker.

Connect with SB!

• Good Fight Films - www.goodfightfilms.com
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sbgamble

In this episode, you'll hear...

• Some of the different types of directorial approaches

• The importance of shared core values, dispite the different approaches

• The qualities of a good leader

• Why he shifted from writing to directing

• The traumatic situation that happened at his work place - which shifted his view on what he was doing with his life

• The moment he truly felt like a filmmaker

• How hope is a neccesity for survival

• The thing that happens when hope is followed by action

• How things being out of flux usually means we've deviated from our life plan

• What to do if you need to create a plan for your life or career

• Why he gets nervous auditioning actors!

• How to stack the odds in the actor's favor - even if you didn't get the part

Are you an actor stressed AF?? (me too...)

• Are you on the actor self-care newsletter?? www.tonyrossicoaching.com
• Wanna coach with me?
• Apply for 1 on 1 coaching here - https://forms.gle/khDUf1WrvvMzDPRd7
• Join our Stressed AF actor mindset calls and group! - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/workwithtony
• Grab a free 1 on 1 intro call! https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/free-call

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Today's episode is an "ask me anything!" We covered the following topics & questions...

• Any recommendations for online acting classes?
• How do I know if my agency is a good one?
• I can't stop catastrophizing...any tips?
• What podcasts do you recommend for actor confidence??
• How to view your career more like a business
• Why I don't have a way for tips/donations (at least for now)
• When it's important to put your feelings first OVER that of your coach...

Links referenced!

"Acting in Chicago" by Chris Agos - www.actinginchicago.com

Are you an actor stressed AF?? (me too...)

• Are you on the actor self-care newsletter?? www.tonyrossicoaching.com
• Wanna coach with me?
• Apply for 1 on 1 coaching here - https://forms.gle/khDUf1WrvvMzDPRd7
• Join our Stressed AF actor mindset calls and group! - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/workwithtony
• Grab a free 1 on 1 intro call! https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/free-call

Are we social media friends??

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"Well...that sucks."

The only thing worse than a setback is wondering "How the hell do I even climb back from this?"

Whether it's from our personal life or professional career - either way, it sucks.

Today I'll share a strategy that I've been implementing (even though it's making me stressed AF), plus how to break this down so that you can apply it - regardless of the obstacle.

In this episode, you'll hear...

• The problem we face when going through setbacks and our expectations
• How to break things down into manageable, bite-sized chunks
• A personal challenge I've had making me stressed AF that I'm working through

Links referenced!

Help me raise money for the Julie Fund & Women's Cancer - https://www.givengain.com/ap/tony-rossi-raising-funds-for-the-julie-fund-inc-58206/#timeline

Are you an actor stressed AF?? (me too...)

• Are you on the actor self-care newsletter?? www.tonyrossicoaching.com
• Wanna coach with me?
• Apply for 1 on 1 coaching here - https://forms.gle/khDUf1WrvvMzDPRd7
• Join our Stressed AF actor mindset calls and group! - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/groupcoaching

Are we social media friends??

• Instagram: www.instagram/tony.rossi
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TFW you hear "no" and you feel like a failure

The only thing worse than getting a "no" is feeling like you suck as a human because of the no…

Sound extreme? Maybe. But if you're an actor who feels deeper than the average person - this is a Tuesday…

Here's what I've done in lieu of some personal rejections I've gotten recently, how I'm dealing, and tips to cope if/when this happens.

In this episode, you'll hear….

• An update on whether or not I plan on moving to Atlanta

• Several rejections I've had in my personal life recently

• Why the sting of a "no" can hurt extra deep (especially if you're an empath)

• How to adjust on your days after getting a "no"

• Tips on moving forward - honoring feelings while setting intentions

• An update to some "no's" I heard from other Boston Marathon charities…

Links mentioned

• Julie Fund - https://juliefund.org/
• Julie Fund Donation You can Vemno me @tony_rossi (put "Julie Fund" in subject line so I can add your name once my fundraising page is live!)

Are you an actor stressed AF?? (me too...)

• Are you on the actor self-care newsletter?? www.tonyrossicoaching.com
• Wanna coach with me?
• Apply for 1 on 1 coaching here - https://forms.gle/khDUf1WrvvMzDPRd7
• Join our Stressed AF actor mindset calls and group! - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/groupcoaching

Are we social media friends??

• Instagram: www.instagram/tony.rossi
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• Twitter: www.twitter.com/_tonyrossi
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyrossi00/

Today we're bringing on an actor with a list of on camera and voice over credits, as well as the author or Acting in Chicago (now in its 4th edition) - Chris Agos.

Connect with Chris (and check out his books!)

• https://www.actinginchicago.com
• https://www.actinginchicago.com
• https://www.instagram.com/chrisagos/
• https://www.instagram.com/chrisagos/

Originally from Chicago, Chris Agos (he/him/his) is an LA-based actor and voice talent who has spent 25 years working in front of cameras, microphones, crowds and classes. Over the years, he's worked over 4000 job for more than 500 unique clients. His work has been seen on NCIS, House of Cards, Chicago PD, Grey's Anatomy, and For All Mankind, among others. While attending DePaul University in Chicago, Chris began developing a career in commercials and voice over. In the years since, he has either appeared in or voiced hundreds of spots for multiple advertisers in various industries. Chris is the author of Acting In Chicago, 4th Edition, The Voice Over Startup Guide, and Commercial Voice Over Strategies, guidebooks for actors and voice talent looking to begin or grow careers. Visit www.complete-voiceover.com and www.actinginchicago.com to learn more. He lives in LA with his wife and twin sons.

In this episode, you'll hear....

• How Chris started out in med school, but got into acting

• The story of how Chris took voice over to help with his mental health

• Why it doesn't matter how old you are when you get started with acting

• The feeling of "being behind" in the business

• The thing we forget when comparing ourselves to other actors

• Why it's important not to get hung up on just one genre of acting

• The difference between "just being patient" and trusting the process

• How to be proactive while still being patient

• A story of how Chris didn't book the role…but got a job because of auditioning for that role

Links mentioned!

• Season 4 Episode 1 "staying motivated when your goals feel impossible" - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/staying-motivated-when-your-goals-feel-impossible/id1377334242?i=1000592625143
• Episode 3 - Rejection. Let's talk about it. - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rejection-lets-talk-about-it/id1377334242?i=1000595423560
• Julie Fund - https://juliefund.org/
• Julie Fund Donation You can Vemno me @tony_rossi (put "Julie Fund" in subject line so I can add your name once my fundraising page is live!)

Are you an actor stressed AF?? (me too...)

• Are you on the actor self-care newsletter?? www.tonyrossicoaching.com
• Wanna coach with me?
• Apply for 1 on 1 coaching here - https://forms.gle/khDUf1WrvvMzDPRd7
• Join our Stressed AF actor mindset calls and group! - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/groupcoaching

Are we social media friends??

• Instagram: www.instagram/tony.rossi
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/_tonyrossi
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyrossi00/

Changing reps? Moving to a new market? Or maybe you're parting ways with specific parts about the industry to make a shift into something new?? This week I'll share how to handle said change, what thoughts and feelings might come up, plus what to remember when all the negative chatter starts to make you question yourself.

In this episode, you'll hear...

• #TonyTip: Handling challenges while feeling our feelings

• How to handle the "what if's" in the business
• What to do when all the feelings come up when it comes to change in our careers
• A thought to ease anxiety the next time you're going through a transition
• Reminders of what IS in our control during transitions
• Another way to see a sad situation that's equally as true
• The importance of having your unique feelings and experiences validated
• A trick to better articulate what's happening in stressful situations
• How to "yes, and" your thoughts when you're getting stressed AF
• Why being "different" than your peers isa good thing

Links mentioned!

• The Julie Fund: https://juliefund.org/
• Donate to my Marathon Julie Fund Charit Fundraising! Venmo: @tony_rossi

Are you an actor stressed AF?? (me too...)

• Are you on the actor self-care newsletter?? www.tonyrossicoaching.com
• Wanna coach with me?
• Apply for 1 on 1 coaching here - https://forms.gle/khDUf1WrvvMzDPRd7
• Join our Stressed AF actor mindset calls and group! - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/groupcoaching

Are we social media friends??

• Instagram: www.instagram/tony.rossi
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/_tonyrossi
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyrossi00/

Today's guest is actor's memorization coach Joyce Hshieh.

Joyce Hshieh is a trained actress and graduate of the BFA acting program of The Theatre School at DePaul University. She is also a 3-day champion on the game show Jeopardy.

Combining her knowledge of acting with her knowledge of memorization and learning, she founded Off Book It, where through her course and coaching, she teaches actors how to memorize lines fast and make them stick. She's helped many actors overcome their line memorization hurdles to achieve freedom and confidence in their acting.

She's been a featured guest with Actors Breakfast Club, DaJuan Johnson's Self-tapes That Book, Ajarae Coleman's The Table, Blythe Howard's commercial workshop, Anastasia Edwards's Actor's Biz, Actor Playbook, Working Actor Pro, Limelight, Film Festival Live, and the Why I'll Never Make It Podcast.

Connect with Joyce!

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offbookit/
• Website: https://www.offbookit.com

In this episode, you'll hear…

• The difference between general memorization and memorization techniques for actors
• Her interest in bar trivia - and how that led her to get on Jepardy (yes. The show. And she WON)
• The difference between quitting and changing your mind
• The three main types of actor content for us to consume
• How to figure out our "gaps" and what to do about them
• The difference between being good at memory and what memory athletes actually do
• Her story of getting on jeopardy (and why she didn't think she'd make it on)
• How NOT to put every audition on a pedestal
• Tips on what we can do to optimize brain health and memory!
• How we're expecting to be great memorizers….yet are never taught how to do it

Links mentioned!

• Sleep Smarter - Shawn Stevenson - https://sleepsmarterbook.com/
• Eat Smarter - Shawn Stevenson - https://eatsmarterbook.com/
• The Model Health Show Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-model-health-show/id640246578

Are you an actor stressed AF?? (me too...)

• Are you on the actor self-care newsletter?? www.tonyrossicoaching.com
• Wanna coach with me?
• Apply for 1 on 1 coaching here - https://forms.gle/khDUf1WrvvMzDPRd7
• Join our Stressed AF actor mindset calls and group! - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/groupcoaching

Are we social media friends??

• Instagram: www.instagram/tony.rossi
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/_tonyrossi
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyrossi00/

Actor rejection. It's something that makes all of us stressed AF to one extent or another.

So how do we deal with it when it's really defeating us??

While that answer is always going to be different based on the person, today's episode sheds some light on what might be happening in our favor - despite all the rejection we're currently facing.

In this episode, you'll hear….

• #TonyTip of the Day - Sometimes the things that we want do NOT bring us the feelings we think they will….

• Check ins and intentions - Have you checked in before now to acknowledge how you're feeling?? Or how you want to feel??

• The importance of tapping into your network when pursuing big acting goals
• A different way to view rejection (that isn't so painful…)
• What to consider the next time you get a rejection that might be working in your favor
• My specific word I recommend to set an intention for when it feels like your acting goals aren't working
• The big thing to consider when given the advice "just be patient, your time will come…"

Links mentioned!

• Previous episodes references
  • Episode 1 of Season 4 (LINK) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/staying-motivated-when-your-goals-feel-impossible/id1377334242?i=1000592625143
  • Episode 2 of Season 4 - interview with Ajarae Coleman: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reaching-next-levels-incorporating-gratitude-with/id1377334242?i=1000593979781
• The Julie Fund: https://juliefund.org/
• The Skimm:
  • Website www.theskimm.com -
  • Skimm Money: https://www.theskimm.com/money
• Charity teams referenced:
  • ALIVE Rescue: https://www.aliverescue.org/
  • Team World Vision: https://www.teamworldvision.org/
• Comedian Steve Hoffstetter - https://www.stevehofstetter.com/

Wanna support my marathon training & give to the Julie Fund?

• Venmo: @tony_rossi and put "Julie Fund" in memo

Ways to work with me:

• Free Intro Mindset Calls: https://tonyrossi.as.me/freecoachingcall
• Private Coaching: https://forms.gle/4czxeGBoxhUuxtmN7
• Group Coaching (Accountability and Mindset): https://forms.gle/4czxeGBoxhUuxtmN7
• Group Coaching (Mindset only): https://forms.gle/4czxeGBoxhUuxtmN7

Work with me (and freebies!)

• This is Bullshit (FREE AUDIO DOWNLOAD) www.tonyrossicoaching.com/stress
• Actor Problems FB group: www.facebook.com/groups/actorproblems
• Are you on the actor self-care newsletter?? www.tonyrossicoaching.com
• Wanna coach with me?
• Apply for 1 on 1 coaching here - https://forms.gle/khDUf1WrvvMzDPRd7
• Apply for Group Coaching here -https://forms.gle/4czxeGBoxhUuxtmN7
• Join our Stressed AF actor mindset calls and group! - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/groupcoaching

Are we social media friends??

• Instagram: www.instagram/tony.rossi
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/_tonyrossi
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyrossi00/

Today's guest is actor and career coach Ajarae Coleman.

Ajarae (she/her) is a Harvard-educated actress, producer, and career coach. Ajarae's credits include SCANDAL, NCIS: NEW ORLEANS, I'M SORRY, 2 BROKE GIRLS, REVENGE, DAYS OF OUR LIVES, and more. She also works extensively in commercials, having appeared in campaigns for brands like LUVS, VERIZON, and PANTENE.

Ajarae recently wrapped shooting a feature that is set for release in early 2023. She is also co-producing and starring in a short film about pregnancy loss and motherhood, after leading a successful campaign to finance it. She will appear in the upcoming series HIGH DESERT on AppleTV+ with Patricia Arquette and Matt Dillon.

Ajarae founded Acting Resource Guru in 2012 to give actors practical steps to book more work and take ownership of their careers. Her career and lifestyle coaching membership, The Table, empowers actors to book more work by building communities of collaborators, strengthening their mindset, and developing residual income streams that allow them to live in abundance while pursuing their creative dreams. She has created Agent Alchemy, an online program that helps actors partner with the right agent or manager in 44 days, and Step Into Your Star Power, an acclaimed mindset and embodiment program that helps actors end burnout and overwhelm, and gain career momentum using mindfulness.

Ajarae lives in Los Angeles with her partner and two adorable cats.

In this episode, you'll hear...

How Ajarae started coaching - even though she never wanted to be a coach

How the life of an actor doesn't have to be a "hard grind"

Dealing with the parts of the biz that just feel "icky"

The misconceptions about networking

How she manages her business alongside her acting career

Why it's just as important to pay attention to how we're feeling as it is get things done

Her gratitude practice and why it's important to getting to the next level

The importance of finding things within yourself that you already appreciate

The difference between "power moves" and "paper pushing" activities

How the downtimes are something we should expect

Why it's not always important to be in a positive state

Being more expecting for our income *not* to be consistent

How being called to act is part of our mission in this world

Links mentioned!

FREE GUIDE: The Embodied Actor: 25 Ways to Live Your Fullest Life On and Off-Screen https://EmbodiedActorBook.com

Interest List for The Table: https://claimaseat.com

Step Into Your Star Power program: https://StarPower21.com

Agent Alchemy Program: https://agentalchemy.info

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actingresourceguru/

FREE Facebook Group - Actors Who Get It: https://actorswhogetit.com

ARG Website: https://ActingResourceGuru.com

Ways to work with me:

Free Intro Mindset Calls: https://tonyrossi.as.me/freecoachingcall

Private Coaching (Mindset and/or Accountability): https://forms.gle/4czxeGBoxhUuxtmN7

Group Coaching (Accountability and Mindset): https://forms.gle/4czxeGBoxhUuxtmN7

Mindset Group Coaching: Join our Stressed AF actor mindset calls - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/groupcoaching

Are you an actor stressed AF?? (me too...)

This is Bullshit (FREE AUDIO DOWNLOAD) www.tonyrossicoaching.com/stress

Are you on the actor self-care newsletter?? www.tonyrossicoaching.com

Wanna coach with me?

Apply for 1 on 1 coaching here - https://forms.gle/khDUf1WrvvMzDPRd7

Are we social media friends??

Instagram: www.instagram/tony.rossi

Facebook: www.facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching

Twitter: www.twitter.com/_tonyrossi

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyrossi00/

When we share a really big goal we have with friends or family, we usually get one of two reactions: They either super support us….or super *don't*.

This week's season premiere of season 4 will discuss how to stay motivated when our goals feel super big (and sometimes impossible), plus tips we can use along the way.

In this episode, you'll hear...

• A story of a recent goal I hit after facing a lot of adversity
• Why it's important to develop a heightened sense of awareness for when our goals start to shift
• What to do when things really start to suck along your acting journey
• Thoughts to remember when you start to think about how many people want the same acting goals as you do (and wonder "why would I get it over all of them?")
• How to incorporate journaling with your goals (without making it take too much time)
• The importance of language and talking about your goals
• How to get super specific with the content you consume and how to cater this to your goals
• The thing we forget to consider about who else benefits when we reach our goals

Links mentioned!

• ALIVE Rescue Animal Shelter: www.aliverescue.org
• The Julie Fund: https://juliefund.org/
• Donate to my Marathon Julie Fund Charit Fundraising! Venmo: @tony_rossi

Ways to work with me:

• Free Intro Mindset Calls: https://tonyrossi.as.me/freecoachingcall
• Private Coaching: https://forms.gle/4czxeGBoxhUuxtmN7
• Group Coaching (Accountability and Mindset): https://forms.gle/4czxeGBoxhUuxtmN7
• Group Coaching (Mindset only): https://forms.gle/4czxeGBoxhUuxtmN7

Are you an actor stressed AF?? (me too...)

• This is Bullshit (FREE AUDIO DOWNLOAD) www.tonyrossicoaching.com/stress
• Are you on the actor self-care newsletter?? www.tonyrossicoaching.com
• Wanna coach with me?
• Apply for 1 on 1 coaching here - https://forms.gle/khDUf1WrvvMzDPRd7
• Join our Stressed AF actor mindset calls and group! - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/groupcoaching

Are we social media friends??

• Instagram: www.instagram/tony.rossi
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/_tonyrossi
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyrossi00/