In this episode I talk about my experiences, good and bad, my journey from taking my first ever headshot in the conservatory for me now sending off professional shots for castings, commercials and modelling jobs. I give you the top tips on what makes and brakes photos, what you can do to make sure you get a range of shots, and if funds are tight how you can get yourself the photos you need on a budget!

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Beth xox

In this episode I talk to the inspiring and talented Shean Williams, Shean is a creative and works within all areas of the industry. Shean talks about performer mindset, what performers can do in lockdown to help them moving forward and Shean explains his story and how by celebrating others success led him to becoming part of Craig David's band. 

If you would like to get in touch with Shean for singing lessons or just want to follow him, you can find him on insta @sheanwilliamsworld or you can contact him via email: [email protected]

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Beth xox

In this episode I talk about what I learnt from the last lockdown to do to better myself and my performing career without classes happening, courses being available and being out of work, and I talk about what I am planning to put into action in the next lockdown to help me further. I am hoping that this will help keep performers busy, feeling like they are moving forward even when the industry is at a stand-still and how we can get through this time together!

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In this episode I share my opinions on how external people not in our industry and internal people within the industry view the success of a performer. I talk about the way I view the success of a performer and how we need to change the industry view point on the way we define success of our artists. 

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Brittany Chalk is a dancer and choreographer from the US, Brittany is also the founder of the online community, A Dancer's Guide.

In this episode we talk about Brittany's extensive career, the differences between the US' and UK's dance industry, what it is like to train with alongside and be taught by family, what performer's should look at doing when taking contracts in the US and Brittany gives her advice for aspiring performers. 

You can find Brittany on instagram:

@Brittanychalk7 or on her platform @adancersguideofficial

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Beth xox

In this episode I talk about some of the biggest things I have learnt about creating opportunities when training and working in the industry, and give away my top tips and hacks that you can apply to help create some opportunities for yourself!

If you found this episode helpful, please head over to itunes and leave us a review, I would appreciate it so much! Thank you for all your continuous support, your likes, shares, follows, downloads and reviews are really helping other performers find us and get help from us for free, please do continue showing your support; thank you so much!

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In this episode I am joined by the lovely Mr Christopher Bartlett-Walford, Christopher is an agent, casting director and podcast host.

Christopher Bartlett-Walford trained in Musical Theatre, and has since gone on to perform globally on Stage, Comedy & Screen, whilst working as a Casting Director for several theatre companies. After finding success in the Jazz world, he was selected to be a Vocal Judge on the hit BBC One show 'All Together Now' alongside Spice girl Geri Horner, and has since started working as a Theatrical Agent at Rigmarole Management, managing and curating the careers of the next generation of artists. He is the host of Hit Podcast 'Don't Call Us, We'll Call You' celebrating Audition mishaps and disasters, whilst normalising our reactions to those stressful situations.

We talk about his experiences as a casting director and an agent, what stands out in the audition rooms and what makes performers difficult and easier to work with. You can find Christopher's podcast: @dontcalluspod (on instagram) or you can find his podcast on streaming services by typing in: Don't call us, we'll call you. 

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Beth xox

In this episode I talk about things you can consider when researching, when deciding where you want to audition and when making your final decision of where you would like to train!

During my years of training, through circumstances, the other performer's I have trained alongside, and looking back upon graduating, there are a list of factors that you can take into account to help you make the big decision. 

If you found this episode beneficial, please head to itunes to leave a review, keep downloading our episodes and if you share the episode on  your social media an tag us @theperformerjournals we will give you a shoutout on our story; all of these things would be a massive help and I would be extremely grateful. 

Thanks everyone,

Beth xox

In this episode I interview the wonderful Dr Lucie Clements, Dr Lucie is a dance psychologist. Dr Clements talks to us about what a dance psychologist does, how we can acknowledge mental health triggers within the industry and how to combat them. 

In this episode Dr Lucie talks about her current research, and how you can help the industry by taking a survey to help researchers approach governing bodies and councils, to take mental health seriously and create policies and create changes within the performing arts industry. You can head to the address below to take part: 

https://chichpscyh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e9cVG7ojQYVhW85

You can follow Dr Lucie on social media @thedancepsychologist 

In this episode I talk about positivity for performers, right now, more than ever, we all need more positivity. The performing arts industry is at a stand still, along with many other industries, so I wanted to talk to you about keeping your passion alive, what positivity means to me, being a positive energy for others and yourself and how remaining positive will help you be excited for what is to come.

If you enjoyed this episode, I would be really grateful if you could leave a review on itunes and download our episodes on spotify. Thank you so much and I hope you enjoyed listening to Performer Talks. 

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Beth xox