Shari sits down with director Pete Chatmon (Black-ish, Silicon Valley, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) to talk about the world of TV directing, including his unique methodology, the role of a director in television, and making time to create new projects.

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Shari video chats with the Daytime Emmy-winning Jade Harlow (The Bay, Passions, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) about the importance of training, positive mindsets, life on a soap opera set, and what it's like to win an Emmy at home.

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Shari hangs out with multi-faceted manager Nicholas Bogner to discuss the differences between managers & agents, the importance of attention to detail — and because Nicholas covers actors, writers, and directors — specialized insight on breaking into each of those roles.

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Joined by Jennifer Hummel of People Store, Shari talks about the differences between the industry in Atlanta and LA, the details of breakdowns, and fleshing out characters.

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Shari is joined via Zoom by Laura Thede (DDO) to take a look at something different this week — the world of children's casting. Tune in for advice to both kids and parents in regards to auditioning, understanding workloads, managing expectations, and how to be yourself.

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Casting director & writer Michael Testa (Cold Case, Roswell, Glass Jaw) joins Shari to discuss his rise to prominence in the casting industry and the start of his writing career, as well as a peek inside the world of self tapes, navigating last minute changes, and audition insight.

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Shari hops on Zoom with casting director Meg Morman (Hello, My Name is Doris, Sneakerheads, Waitress) to chat about the casting process, the world of indie features, auditioning during COVID, and exclusive advice on how to help close a deal in the room.

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Mimi Mayer (owner, Angel City Talent) hangs out with Shari to talk about the life of an agent, as well as relationships with casting, proper resume structure, how long to stay with an agent, and following your bliss.

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Shari hops onto a Zoom with casing associate Allen Hooper (Modern Family, Up All Night, Ugly Betty) to chat about making the most of your time in the room, casting laws, and how to fill the space with your energy.

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Casting icon Jackie Burch (The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, The Hunger Games, Hidden Figures) joins Shari via Zoom to talk about professional industry insight, audition tips, and the importance of conquering your nerves, as well as how as the industry is adapting to COVID-era self-tapes.

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