I’m sitting down with an incredible casting director and personal life coach, Elizabeth Boykewich. Elizabeth has an impressive resume, having worked on shows like 'Good Trouble', 'Pretty Little Liars', and 'The Bold Type'. She provides an in-depth look at the casting process, explaining her role as an executive casting director and how she selects people not just for their acting skills but also for their off-screen attributes. She discusses looking at actors holistically, her career transitions, the nuances of the casting process, and shares insightful advice and stories about the inner workings of casting. From identifying potential in green actors, to managing professionalism on set, Elizabeth offers valuable insights into making it in the acting industry that all of us need to know.

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00:00 — Introduction

02:51 — Where Elizabeth is Today

04:04 — Elizabeth's Journey in the Casting Industry

09:09 — Casting Associate vs. Casting Assistant

12:51 — How to Become an Executive Casting Director

16:11 — Casting Director Meeting Breakdown

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25:00 — Working with & Testing Actors

32:09 — Self-Tapes

40:25 — Recognizing Who Will Go the Distance

43:09 — Professionalism in Actors

52:41 — Becoming a Life Coach

55:33 — AD: The Membership’s Doors are OPEN!

58:28 — Centering Our “Why”

1:00:35 — Evaluate Your Mentors & Do Your Research

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

★ The EB Co

★ Elizabeth's IMDb

★  Elizabeth’s IG @the.eb.co

★ Watch “Working Actor Life: Allergies, Working from Home, and Side Hustles”

★ Listen to “WTF with Marc Maron Episode 1488 - Fisher Stevens”

★ Listen to The EB Co.: OFF BOOK Podcast!

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Happy New Year!! Gabrielle and I are right back into the swing of things and dive into a candid conversation about the ups and downs of being both actors and entrepreneurs. I just moved, and so it truly feels like such a fresh start. With each fresh start though, it’s so important to set goals and stay on target so we touch on why goals are so tough, the challenges of navigating the acting industry, and why we all need to approach our headshots with a strategic focus. Gabrielle shares her method of manifestation while I get into my love of quarterly SMART goals. We also get honest about the privilege that our social media followings have awarded us, and how we are able to do so much because of the financial freedom that all of you listening in have given us. Be sure to stay tuned for our Headshot Class coming this year!!

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00:00 — Intro & My Move

02:30 — Social Media & The Actor

05:09 — An Actor’s Holiday

06:04 — Sam’s Time Off

09:46 — Social Media

11:49 — Stillness

17:29 — Woo-woo Your Year

20:05 — Sam’s SMART Goals

23:58 — The Membership Manifestation

29:45 — Let’s Talk Headshots

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

★ The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron

★ Follow Gabrielle on IG @GabrielleByndloss

★ Castability

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▶▶ This is a Replay Episode that I think is still super useful. Happy Holidays, everyone!

This was going to be a podcast episode just for the Patreon, but I thought that this topic was something that we could all use to set up our 2023 rather than feeling like it has to be "our year" in a career that will take a lifetime. To me, setting ourselves up for a successful year means making SMART goals. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely quarterly goals for ourselves that are fully within our control. Even though we can't control booking this costar or that guest star, we can control the habits and systems we use to prepare ourselves for our next role or help us be healthier, happier humans. Take out a pencil and follow along as I give you my top six tips to what I do to make my own SMART goals.

00:00 — Intro

05:40 — Why This Is Not "Your Year"

08:47 — Tip #1

09:33 — Tip #2

12:09 — Tip #3

17:25 — Tip #4

22:53 — Tip #5

26:14 — Tip #6

28:06 — Wrap-Up

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

★ The Membership

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▶▶ This is a Replay Episode that I think is still super useful. Happy Holidays, everyone!

I wanted to make a podcast and YouTube video all about what actors actually do over the holidays. I know we always want to be doing something for our careers and using every minute of our time towards the next thing, but rest is a crucial part of being a creative person. But most of the productions around Los Angeles and the country shut down for these last few weeks as casting directors, agents, managers, directors, writers, crew, and all of the other excellent people who work on the shows and films we love go home to spend time with their families. So rather than feeling guilty about this past year, allow yourself time to breathe. If you don't know where to even start, I've got you covered.

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00:00 — Intro

03:47 — Actors During the Holidays

07:42 — Tip #1

11:36 — Tip #2

14:12 — Tip #3

19:46 — Tip #4

22:36 — Tip #5

27:40 — Takeaways for the Day-to-DAy

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

★ The Membership

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▶▶ This is a Replay Episode that I think is still super useful. Happy Holidays, everyone!

I tackle a common challenge faced by actors: comparison and jealousy. With years of experience and personal growth, I touch on how to navigate these emotions when they come up for us, especially because they can really intense during the holidays. Drawing from years of therapy and self-help books, I offer practical strategies that have helped me develop a healthy mindset. Whether you're a seasoned actor or just starting out, my advice is all about the tools that I have used to overcome comparison and embrace my own unique journey. I hope you find value in these tools too!

00:00 — Intro & Holiday Break

03:00 — Comparing Myself to My Peers

9:19 — Journaling

13:12 — Booking

15:55 — Celebrating Other Actors

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

★ Nicole Travolta on IG @nicoletravolta

★ The Membership

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In this episode, I sit down with the fabulous Gabrielle Byndloss to reflect on the past year and discuss our wins and losses, or what we did well and what we did poorly. I’ve been doing this ever since my friend Ashli Pollard shared it with me, and I’ve found it to be a great reflection on my year. We dive into topics like taking control of our mornings, prioritizing mental health, and stepping into our power as actors. We share personal stories and insights, speaking about online hate, feeling behind in life and in acting, and losing our center amidst it all. Join us as we celebrate our achievements, embrace growth, and set intentions for the coming year. Let us know what you did well and poorly for 2023! We are rooting for you as much as you are us. So let’s just see what next year will be!

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00:00 — Intro

00:59 — Our Wins & Losses / Well & Poorly

02:24 — What We Did Poorly #1

11:09 — What We Did Poorly #2

21:01 — What We Did Poorly #3

29:05 — ★  Olive & June Ad: Use BROKE20 for 20% Off! ★

31:43 — What We Did Well #1

36:51 — What We Did Well #2

37:27 — What We Did Well #3

44:00 — Wishing You a Happy 2024

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

★ Go to oliveandjune.com/BROKE20 for 20% off your first mani system !!

★ The Membership

★ Listen to OBA “What I Did Well & Poorly in 2021”

★ Watch Systems & Softwares I Use In My Daily Life

★ Wanna make a podcast? Join the Pod Prep School!! 🎙️

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In this episode, Erica S. Bream (Altered Carbon, Star Trek Into Darkness, Echoes) and Cara Chute Rosenbaum (American Crime Story, The Mindy Project, The League) discuss the ups and downs of being actors in the industry. They held a Script Analysis Workshop with The Membership that was so good that I immediately enrolled in their Script Analysis Course. They are sharing knowledge I wish I would have known years ago, and I’m bringing that to you all in this episode. They share their experiences with casting auditions, navigating the post-strike landscape, and the importance of community and mental health. They also talk about what script analysis is, why it is so important, and why every actor needs to do the deep dive script analysis work on every audition they get. If you're an actor looking for guidance from the people who help us get our dream gigs, this is a must-listen.

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00:00 — Intro

01:48 — Welcoming Erica and Cara

02:35 — Script Analysis & Auditions

14:53 — Script Analysis Categories

25:44 — Dealing with the Text: Typos, Drafts, and Being Word Perfect

32:27 — Auditioning for the Role vs. Auditioning for the Room

36:17 — Acting Class

41:07 — Costars & Connection

48:42 — Tips for Theatrical Auditions Post-Strike

55:45 — Community

58:25 — Upcoming Classes & 2024 Plans

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

★ Erica’s IG @ericasbreamcast

★ Erica’s Links

★ Erica’s Website

★ Erica’s IMDb

★ Cara’s IG @ccrcasting

★ Cara’s Links

★ Cara’s IMDb

★ Cara’s Website

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The strike is over and the tentative agreement is here for us to vote on by December 5th. To give you all the most information I can during this voting period, I wanted to bring you tow special guests: Charlie Bodin and Kevin E. West, members of the SAG Negotiating Committee. You may know Charlie from Halt and Catch Fire (2014), Good Trouble (2019) and Hindsight (2015), while Kevin can be seen on The Righteous Gemstones, Hawaii 5-0, Criminal Minds, Bones, Castle, CSI: Miami, Justified, Leverage, Lost, 24, Desperate Housewives, NCIS, Alias, CSI, and dozens more. After 118 days in the negotiating room, they take us on a journey through the step-by-step process of the tentative contract and share their insights into the ever-evolving landscape of our industry. We’re getting a look inside the room where it happened, the gains won and the concessions made, especially as it pertains to AI.

As SAG-AFTRA members, it's crucial that we stay informed and participate in shaping our future. Let's come together, and make an educated choice, whether that leads you to a “Yes” vote or a “No” vote. Together, we can shape the future of our industry and protect the rights of all actors!

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00:00 — Intro

01:57 — Charlie & Kevin Intro

03:00 — Being on the SAG Negotiating Committee

06:00 — The Process of Negotiating with the AMPTP

11:16 — Coming back to the Table

13:32 — Putting Together Presentation for Deals

16:39 — Talking Contract Points

19:12 — Landing the Tentative Agreement

24:50 — Volunteering

26:20 — 118 Days In: Coming Back to the Table

30:00 — The Heroes of the Strike & Contract Achievements

34:38 — Contract Specifics & The Challenge of AI

44:05 — Seeing the Contract & Complaint Forms

49:57 — The Delay on Getting the MOA

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

★ 2023 TV/Theatrical Contracts: Member Info Meeting 11/13/23

★ Kevin E. West IMDb

★ Kevin E. West IG @thekevine

★ Kevin’s Links

★ Charlie Bodin IMDb

★ Charlie Bodin IG @charliebodin

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Gabrielle Byndloss is back for more candid conversations about our Working Actor Life. We dive deep into one of our most asked questions: how the heck did we get started on our side jobs? We get honest about the pros and cons about working from home (including having to work when you are deathly ill from severe allergies), reflecting on what brings you the most joy, and why you need to let go of the pressure to monetize everything you love to do. From discussing the importance of understanding your own worth to navigating the complexities of actually building a side hustle while pursuing acting, we cover it all. This episode will leave you wanting to start on your own side gig so you can support yourself in the long term pursuit of this career.

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00:00 — Intro

00:07 — Allergies

01:23 — Working from Home & Side Hustles

07:34 — How Gabrielle Starting Working from Home

10:45 — Dealing with Money

14:10 — Sam’s Advice to Approaching Social Media as a Business

21:34 — Being a Recognizable Actor Working a Side Hustle

24:53 — Advice for People Wanting to Focus on Side Hustles

32:00 — Time for Reflection

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

★ Follow Gabrielle on Instagram @gabriellebyndloss

★ YoGabrielle

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I’m peeling back the curtain on exactly how I manage to run my acting career, One Broke Actress, being the CEO of Fast Forward Productions, and Co-CEO of The Membership. Be aware, you guys, I throw a LOT of stuff at you and I want to simply introduce what has helped me in my own life so if something interests you, you can start to implement it in yours. I dive into the tools and strategies that keep me organized and efficient. From scheduling platforms like Google Calendar and Reclaim to the game-changing communication app Slack, the amazing capabilities of Zapier, the power of note-taking with Apple Notes, the incredible versatility of Notion, and the Queen social media management app Metricool — it's all about maximizing efficiency and saving time, friends! Join me on this techy adventure as I break down these tools and share my personal experiences with them. Whether you're an actor, entrepreneur, or simply someone looking to optimize their daily routine, there's something here for everyone.

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00:00 — Intro

00:41 — I Love Optimization & Hate Being Behind

02:35 — Google Calendar

06:09 — Reclaim.ai

10:53 — Slack

13:52 — Zapier

17:01 — The Notes App

18:42 — Splitwise

20:40 — Notion

23:14 — Automating…EVERYTHING

23:54 — Metricool

27:44 — This is a Lot 28:45 — Looking Ahead

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

★ Listen to OBA “Mini Ep: I Can’t Do All The Things.”

★ Check Out My What to Do When You’re Not Working Course!

★ Google Calendar

★ Reclaim.ai

★ Slack

★ Zapier

★ Splitwise

★ Notion

★ Metricool

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