Suzanna and Jess talk share some updates on their latest manifestations when it comes to their work and careers and share some that have already come to fruition. Let's get into it!

Suzanna and Jess talk about bold choices, what we mean by them and some examples. Jess also shares a story where there was a nutty surprise in one of her self tapes! Let's get into it.

In the room today is comedian and actor Akeem Hoyte-Charles. We talk about how the arts and entertainment was actually his plan B, the support he got from his friends and family and how he bombed his first show. Akeem explains how his comedy makes him a better actor and vice versa. He has booked a lot and has had a lot of success as a comedian without doing 1 acting class or going about things in the traditional way. He's an anomaly, a rebel and his energy is contagious! Let's get into it!

Suzanna and Jess talk about the advantages and disadvantages of working in different cities. After speaking with many successful actors, many have spent time outside of Montreal and talk to us abut their experiences and how it's helped them. We discuss the realities of how long it might take, when to make the move and when to know to come back. Let's get into it!

In the room today is Simon Peacock; improv master, writer, actor and voice director, also president of ACTRA Montreal. He gives us all of the scoop on voice work in Montreal. From dubbing to animation and video games. He boasts about how much talent we have here in Montreal, specifically in the voice world, how dubbing has almost quadrupled in the city and how everything is cyclical. He talks about the importance of knowing and understanding the genre of project you are reading for, your ability to have fun and being great at cold reading. AND why you shouldn't lie about which accents you can do, because you WILL be tested! There is so much great information in this episode. Let's get into it

We share some insights on self tapes and reasons why casting asks for certain formats. If you understand the reasons why, you may be less likely to forget or ignore the instructions :) Let's get into it!

Today in the room is one of Montreal's most sought-after talent agents, Cha Cha da Vinci! She tells us about her past as a dancer and performer and how she walked away from that to become an agent. Cha has a beautiful understanding of actors and the industry because she was in it as a performer herself. She knows what it takes to be successful and how to read new talent. She shares all of these great tips and insider info on the business of acting, when to push and to always be prepared for that million dollar phone call. She was a blast to talk to and her insights are amazing. Let's get in to it!

Suzanna and Jess talk about the importance of a good attitude from the auditions to set and all in between. Put yourself in the shoes of the casting director or director - are you someone they would want to work with and be around for the next X number of days / weeks / months? Always be yourself; but remember to be professional and decent. Let's get into it!

In the room today is actor, writer, producer, Jesse Camacho. You may recognize him from Netflix's Locke and Key, HBO Canada's, Less Than Kind or hear his voice in Agent Binky; Pets of the Universe. We talk about his early days as a kid actor, how he got into acting and his first few auditions and bookings. We hear fun stories of Jesse in Suzanna's class with all of the "cool kids" and how they've all achieved such success since. We get to hear Jesse's first hand experience from booking the lead to shooting HBO's Less Than Kind. We discuss the difference between your job as a lead vs a recurring role and how nerves don't every really go away and he shares some of his pre-audition routines. He is a really humble actor who is simply just passionate about his craft and work.