Speak L.A. the Podcast

(The Raincoat Academy, Hood Naruto The Movie)

In this episode:

1. Do you need to go to film school to learn to create your own content?

2. How do you use social platforms to showcase your own work?

3. How do you not lose sight of your dream when you hit a major roadblock?

4. How do you start the process of creating your own content?

5. How can you stop comparing yourself to others (and stop feeling bad about yourself)?

(Shameless, Santa Clarita Diet, Will & Grace, Lucifer)

In this podcast, you will learn:

1) Do you have to start young to have a real shot at an acting career?

2) Do THIS to embrace the joy of auditioning!

3) How do you find the balance between bringing your unique self to an audition AND serving the writer's vision?

4) Is it okay to say "no" to stereotypical roles that you might find objectionable and/or not want to play?

5) What leads to true confidence?

A mixed-race actress shares a story about not being "brown enough" when she auditioned for a hot new pilot…

What's your #1 headshot tip?

In this podcast, you will learn:

1) What does a GREAT manager look like and why is it MUCH more than just a good audition?

2) Why is an actor's MINDSET crucial to their success?

3) How can YOU develop true confidence as an actor?

4) How often should you communicate with your manager?

5) How can you best connect with a new manager?

A Gay Black American Actor shares a story about being told he should learn to "act more straight"...

In this podcast, you will learn:

(Paradise Lost, The Haves and the Have Nots, MacGyver)

1) How did this actor go from "pushing carts at Walmart" to being a full time working actor?

2) Is getting an advanced degree in acting important?

3) Should YOU, as an actor, check out the Atlanta acting scene?

4) What do you NEED TO KNOW about making a great self-tape?

A Mixed Race Actress Shares a Story about (not) Fitting In in Hollywood

(Better Things, Coop & Cami Ask the World, Nip Tuck)

In this podcast, you will learn:

1) What ONE inspirational idea helped Rebecca's career take off?

2) Why should YOU stop worrying about "what you're right for?"

3) What is your most important job as an actor when auditioning?

4) Why is a point of view as an actor CRUCIAL to your ultimate success?

5) Why should you stop worrying NOW about having a great agent?

(Miss Saigon, Chicago, West Side Story, A Chorus Line)

In this podcast, you will learn:

1) What's a trick to keep yourself inspired as an actor?

2) What is the most fun part of doing stand-up comedy?

3) How did Marita overcome racial profiling as a young actor?

4) As an actor, how can you redefine people's preconceived ideas about you?

5) Why did Marita break into tears when she booked her first pilo