So You Think Your Kid's Got Talent?! | Hosted by Talent Agent Jessica Elliot

In this episode we hear from parent manager Danella Lane. Her four daughters are all experiencing success in the industry and she manages all four of them. We discuss taking that leap and moving to Hollywood, the reaction of family of friends and how you can use the negative social media comments to drive your kids’ success.

In this episode we talk to coach BJ Gianni of Talented Young Folks. A professional actress and model who now dedicates her time to mentoring and coaching America’s brightest young stars.

We talk about what what every parent should know before entering the industry, getting comfortable with saying no and why it’s ok and actually vital to sometimes take a break.

In this episode we catch up with Ty Baker. An industry Mum and screenwriter who shares her experiences of balancing career, life and showbiz. We discuss the importance of having a wider network and why it’s important that you understand the industry especially when it comes to money and taxes to avoid getting burned.

In this episode we talk to Diana Ivelis who knows, first-hand, the challenges of having a child who is a talented actor but not knowing how to get them started professionally. Since 2014, she’s been managing her three children in the entertainment industry, moving from their hometown in Pennsylvania to Southern California. With her experience and knowledge of the industry, she’s helped her son land a series regular role on a popular prime-time network television series and become the author of the amazing book Raising a Child Star which is an amazing guide for young performers.
 
Diana’s innate ability to successfully navigate the industry has led to her becoming a talent agent in Los Angeles—working in the youth department—She is most active in her “Affirm Your Star” Facebook group and YouTube channel where she shares tips, tools and resources that can aid any supportive parent in helping their child become a successful actor.

In this episode we are joined by owner of performing arts company I coach stars and Mother of Alyssa Cheatham Sharra Dade.

Sharra is a coach to many of the USA’s most successful young actors. She prides herself on offering an individual approach to audition prep and consulting parents on the industry.

She is also Mother to child actress Alyssa Cheatham who has experienced much success particularly in the voice over industry. She is a series regular on Nickelodeon’s Santiago of the Seas, where she voices Lorelai, has a recurring role on HBO Max’s The Flight Attendant is also now the voice behind the Charmin’ (toilet paper) Cub Amy, in their new commercials. She also has multiple animation deals and is the voice behind various campaigns and global brands. Alyssa has been in 11 movies, including Collateral Beauty, as Will Smith’s daughter.

She shares her insights on entering the industry as a young age, what parents need to know about the world of animation and what it’s like being mum to a busy voice and screen actress.

The podcast for parents of talented kids.. who want to make it big in showbiz! Hear from those already doing it, have done it and are in the thick of it.

In this episode we are joined by ex child star, actress, coach and voice over artist Giovonnie Samuels. She is most known for her role as Nia Moseby in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and for being a series regular on All That. She has also features in numerous big budget films.

In this episode-We are joined by producer, author and Emy-nominated casting director Bonnie Gillespie. Bonnie shares her years of knowledge with us about how best to manage your child’s career, the audition process, what cast directors want to see and what parents need to know about the business of show!

This is MUST LISTEN episode for any parent who has a child in the industry or wants to get into showbiz.

The podcast for parents of talented kids.. who want to make it big in showbiz! Hear from those already doing it, have done it and are in the thick of it.

In this episode-
We talk to play therapist, parenting coach and fellow podcaster Debi John. She talks about her experiences of parenting a child whilst being separated by distance, life as a Westend Mum and how her family coped mentally with long periods part due to performing.

The podcast for parents of talented kids.. who want to make it big in showbiz! Hear from those already doing it, have done it and are in the thick of it.

In this episode:
We are joined by Jocinda Benjamin who is Hollywood’s first mobile Momager for families in showbiz. Jocinda used her own experiences as a showbiz Mum and a lengthy media career to create a company that provides parents with services that every family needs. She’s worked on a number of TV shows and films with some of Hollywoods’ brightest young stars.

Momager On Set was created to “stand in the gap” for industry parents that aren’t always able to navigate their children through the non-stop hustle and bustle of Hollywood auditions, call times, fittings and production. It allows working parents and those with several kids on separate production schedules to steer their child’s acting career with a little less anxiety.

Here we learn about what it’s like to move to Hollywood, navigate the world of film and what set life is really like for parents who still have full time jobs.

Mumager life and Albert Square with Julia Smith Mum of Maisie Smith (Tiffany Butcher in Eastenders)

The podcast for parents of talented kids.. who want to make it big in showbiz! Hear from those already doing it, have done it and are in the thick of it.

In this episode- Julia shares her experience of being a Mum to a household name. Maisie Smith who has been an actress on Eastenders since she was 6. We talk auditioning, friendship groups, family and what it’s like to parent a ‘famous child’