Industry Secrets by Ambitious Arts

This week Ricky chats to Hayley Quinn about how she became the UK's biggest name in the dating industry! She's also built an incredible online empire, but tallying up loads of Instagram and YouTube subscribers! In this episode, Hayley discusses her plans after University and how she went from wanting to be a writer to now one of the UK's best dating coach. She discusses how she had to learn the skills of so many different aspects to get herself out there as a business. She takes her learnings and turns it into skills you need to have to get yourself noticed as a performer.

Industry secrets are back with Kate Winney aka Blogger/ Influencer Little Miss Winney! Kate studied Musical Theatre at drama school, but like all performers quickly became involved in a side hustle to make a bit on the side. Not wanting to stray from her natural creativity, Kate became a well-known blogger, which took her into the world of influencers. In this chat, Kate delves into how to use your social profile to get you jobs and how to make some side hustle as you delve into the over-crowded industry of performance.

This week Tommy is back speaking with Captain Fantastic franchise owner Kris Saddler. He talks about going to drama school and what drama school did for him in starting his career as an actor. He left drama school with hopes of getting on Television and ended up doing labouring work- listen to his journey from Acting school to now. 

This week Tommy speak to Dominic about starting his career in acting to setting up In Flow, helping businesses achieve their performance potential. Dominic gives very important insider tips on how he got creative when starting conversations with casting directors and agencies- keep yourself visible. 

This week Ricky and Tommy chat with Comedy duo Willis and Vere! Listen to how they went from East 15 Acting school to getting into the world of comedy. Listen to how they work together creatively, and how they started out BIG in the world of comedy. Listen up and enjoy!

In episode 5 of 'Industry Secrets' Tommy Balaam chats with Milkshake presenter David Ribi. David chats about how he went from Mama Mia in Londons West end to presenting 'Milkshake' on Channel 5. If you're currently studying musical theatre then this Podcast is for you! David delves into how he got his auditions in Londons West end. Or is your interest is in Television presenting hear about the skills he's acquired at Channel 5. Enjoy! 

In episode 4 of 'Industry Secrets' Tommy Balaam and Ricky Fox chat with Surviving Actors founder Felicity Jackson. Surviving Actors is an Actor’s Convention - Designed For Actors By Actors. Felicity delves into how and why she set up Surviving Actors. Felicity also discusses how to survive as an actor trying to get into an over-crowded industry.

In episode 3 of our Industry Secrets podcast, our fun and informative podcast giving tips and tricks on life as a performer. In this podcast, Ricky Fox chats to Megan Prescott who talks about her role as an actress in Skins and starting her career as a writer for Skins.  Stop Surviving, Start Thriving! For more information visit: www.ambitiousarts.co.uk

Episode 2 of our Ambitious Arts 'Industry Secrets' podcast is live! We delve into the tips and tricks on life as a performer. In this podcast, Tommy Balaam interviews Emmerdale actor Michael Parr. He talks about how to conduct yourself as an aspiring actor getting into an already overcrowded industry. 

Ambitious Arts presents 'Industry Secrets', a fun and informative podcast giving tips and tricks on life as a performer. In this podcast, Tommy Balaam and Ricky Fox interview Narrow Road agent Adam Mendlesohn who tells it straight on how to apply to agents, what they look for in performers and lots of great tips. Stop Surviving, Start Thriving! For more information visit: www.ambitiousarts.co.uk