The 98%

Get ready for an energised, uplifting and empowering episode with today's guest Brian Patacca!

Brian helps actors get what they want without all the struggle. Known as "The Representation Whisperer" for helping over 500 actors find representation through his popular online courses and entertaining podcast, Brian teaches actors how to market themselves authentically and use gratitude to open doors.

Brian believes whole heartedly in actors, performers and creatives following their purpose, instead of playing by a tired set of industry rules. In focussing on what they have to offer instead of what they feel they need to do and say, actors can skip the drama, generate momentum, and build excitement around who they are and what they love to do the most. This is a fabulous listen for all actors and an important reminder of how much we have to offer outside of just our credits and experience. Grab a notebook and pen and make the most of Brian's brilliant expertise!

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Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!

From wanting to be an actor but being told she was "ruining it for everyone else" with her struggle to learn lines to building a retreat for actors to make a safe learning space, today's guest Steph Upsall has one mission: to revolutionize how we train ourselves as actors and making sure we are being our best selves as a human first and an actor second. Steph's company "Both Feet" offers actor training retreats that are the only training of its kind in the world. Designed to help build humans, not just characters, Steph uses exercises based on Meisner's teachings alongside her Neuro Linguistic Programming and mBIT (where neuroscience backs up ancient wisdoms) practice to unlock an actors potential and give them practical tools to translate to any acting job. Instead of the tired, dangerous ethos of "breaking actors down", Both Feet challenges actors in a safe, supportive environment where you can take risks but learn to trust yourself. Learn more about Both Feet and Steph's retreats in Wales here: https://www.both-feet.co.uk Follow Both Feet on social media @BothFeetActing

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If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the cost of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . Alternatively you can become a monthly patreon supporter for access to extra content and behind the scenes looks! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod . New to the 98%? There's 3 whole seasons and 2 mini series' to catch up on! Get ready for a no hold back, brutally honest look at what the life of an actor is *really* like. With funny anecdotes, honest chats with industry professionals and tips and advice that any actor/creative can benefit from...the reality of #actorslife is really like in a way you've never heard before. . Get 25% off your monthly subscription of WeAudition with the code 9825. WeAudition connects you with self tape readers and acting coaches around the globe as well as casting calls and chances to video chat with some of the industries top casting directors! You can also earn money by being a reader for someone else! www.weaudition.com

As tradition, the 10th episode of the season sees just Alexa and Katie chinwagging about the real #actorslife. In this 90 min episode you'll hear discussions around reevaluating what "success" looks like as an actor, where Katie has been, the importance of boundries and self validation, actor-podcaster frustrations in an industry that only celebrates the 2%, a worrying new Hollywood trend, lessons learned, what's coming up in future episodes, and so much more! Grab a cuppa and strap in for a no-nonesense, brutally honest look at being an actor in 2023.

* TW: from 57 mins - 1hr 5mins there is a brief discussion around disordered eating, body ideals and industry pressures regarding weight loss. Please skip through if this is not a topic you feel comfortable engaging in. *

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Some things mentioned in this episode! Squadcast: https://squadcast.fm Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/the98percent WeAudition: https://www.weaudition.com (Discount code 9825) Twitter/Instagram: @the98percentpod

If you've ever felt exhausted by how much acting means to you, or overwhelmed by the desperation of wanting to be a working actor when it seems so far out of reach, then this is an episode you're sure to relate to. Today's guest is actor, empowerment coach and breathwork facilitator Jeannie Scott who, after years of regularly facing actor burnout and living in a state of desperation and anxiety, decided to retrain as a life coach and now uses her knowledge and experience to help those in extroverted spaces take hold of their power, protect their energy, and be the best version of themselves.

Alexa chats to Jeannie about actor pressures, boundries, discovering your authentic self and how to protect your energy in an industry that expects you to give so much of yourself. This is a must-listen for all 98 percenters and beyond! You can find Jeannie on instagram at @jeannie_coaching Visit her website https://www.jeanniescottcoaching.com Download your FREE 'Drained To Daring' guide here https://www.subscribepage.com/drainedtodaring

Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series.

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If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!

We've all seen child actors in tv, film and theatre...but there are whole processes, jobs and a lot of work that goes into making sure kids working professionally in the entertainment industry are kept safe and are handled accordingly.

Our guest for this episode is Arlene De Cruz who works to safeguard children all the way from casting through to wrap. She runs professional training for chaperones and works hard to make sure productions work to the expected standard when employing actors who are underage. Listen to this interesting episode to hear why it's so important for children to be chaperoned correctly, how to become a chaperone, what can happen when safeguarding isn't done properly and the risks around working professionally with children.

Arlene and her chaperones have worked on projects such as Bridgerton, Game of Thrones, Peaky Blinders, Captain Marvel, Everybody's Talking About Jamie (film), Top Gear, and so much more!

To find out more about Arlene's work and information on how to become a chaperone visit her websites: www.thecpsh.com https://www.part-uk.com https://www.chaperonesandtutors.com

Follow The Children's Support Protection Hub on instagram at @thecpsh and Arlene on twitter @ArleneDeCruz1

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f you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the cost of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . Alternatively you can become a monthly patreon supporter for access to extra content and behind the scenes looks! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod . New to the 98%? There's 3 whole seasons and 2 mini series' to catch up on! Get ready for a no hold back, brutally honest look at what the life of an actor is *really* like. With funny anecdotes, honest chats with industry professionals and tips and advice that any actor/creative can benefit from...the reality of #actorslife is really like in a way you've never heard before. . Get 25% off your monthly subscription of WeAudition with the code 9825. WeAudition connects you with self tape readers and acting coaches around the globe as well as casting calls and chances to video chat with some of the industries top casting directors! You can also earn money by being a reader for someone else! www.weaudition.com

Unless you have experience of one yourself, many people don't know much about co-operative agencies, we sure didn't! The first co-op agency started in the UK in 1974 and since then many thrive in the industry. An actors' co-operative agency operates similarly to a conventional agency but is managed by the actors themselves and each member dedicates a certain amount of time to working as an agent for all other members of the co-op.

In this episode our guest Owyn Stephens, chair and member of co-op agency Rogues and Vagabonds, tells all...What is a co-op? What are the benefits and misconceptions? Including insight into the amazing perks his agency offers and why being part of a co-op may actually be a better fit than having a traditional agent...This is an episode that is sure to teach you a lot! And may open doors that you haven't considered knocking on before...

For more content on the subject of not being with a conventional agent we have a couple great blog posts on our website:

1 - I Didn't Choose The Co-Op Life, The Co-Op Life Chose Me by Lily Shepherd https://www.the98percentpod.com/blog/2019/6/5/i-didnt-choose-the-co-op-life-the-co-op-life-chose-me

2 - Self Representation, Making The Most Of Your Freedom by Luke Macleod https://www.the98percentpod.com/blog/2019/6/8/self-representation-making-the-most-of-your-freedom

To find out more about Rogues and Vagabonds visit their website https://www.vagabondsmanagement.com and follow them on twitter @RandVManagement and instagram @roguesandvagabondsmgmt

You can find Owyn on twitter at @OwynStephens

Follow us on twitter and our new instagram page! @the98percentpod

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If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the cost of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . Alternatively you can become a monthly patreon supporter for access to extra content and behind the scenes looks! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod . New to the 98%? There's 3 whole seasons and 2 mini series' to catch up on! Get ready for a no hold back, brutally honest look at what the life of an actor is *really* like. With funny anecdotes, honest chats with industry professionals and tips and advice that any actor/creative can benefit from...the reality of #actorslife is really like in a way you've never heard before. . Get 25% off your monthly subscription of WeAudition with the code 9825. WeAudition connects you with self tape readers and acting coaches around the globe as well as casting calls and chances to video chat with some of the industries top casting directors! You can also earn money by being a reader for someone else! www.weaudition.com

The first casting director episode of Series 5! Amy Jackson is a freelance casting director with vast prior experience as a casting assistant and associate. In this episode you'll hear Amy's journey from actor to award-nominated casting director, as well as advice for actors in auditions/self tapes/showcases, the importance of the CDG, how to reach out to casting, why we should be calling for casting to be recognised across all awards platforms, and much more! You can follow Amy on twitter at @AmyJacksoncast Read more about her, her work and book a 1-2-1 via her website https://www.amyjacksoncasting.com

Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series!

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If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!

"If an acting coach has to touch you to make you a better actor, then they're a bad f*cking coach."

When today's guest, Nikki, was a young new actor in Toronto she went for a private coaching session with an actor, coach and union member who, in the course of the session, assualted her under the guise of coaching her to 'loosen up'. When Nikki recieved no help from her union, or anywhere else, she courageously took to social media to share her story and soon found out she wasn't the only one to have experienced inappropriate touching from a coach...

As the final follow up to mini-series 'From Learning to Earning, A Story of Mistreatment in the Acting Industry' The 98% wanted to platform Nikki to show that abuse of power from industry professionals in the entertainment industry is not isolated to the UK, or anywhere. It is a systemic, institutionalised, global problem that is consistently ignored by those who are supposed to be keeping actors safe.

In this episode you'll hear Nikki detail her experience, what happened after, the support group she co-founded, and what she thinks actors need to look out for when it comes to working with coaches and industry pros.

To watch/hear Nikki's original post, which includes the name of the coach in question, follow this link https://www.instagram.com/tv/CDPb1PTAvfp/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY= You can follow Nikki on instagram, tiktok and youtube @NikkiBon Check out her podcasts; Recovering Toxaholic and Whoa, Dad! wherever you get podcasts! And her website https://www.nikkibon.com

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Coming up next..our first casting director episode of Series 5! Now that we have come to the end of our important mini-series, we'll be back to releasing episodes fortnightly like our previous season. We have a range of incredible guests this series that we can't wait to share. Make sure you're subscribed the The 98% wherever you get podcasts and following us on social media @the98percentpod to stay up to date with episodes and content!

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If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent Another option is to become a patreon supporter! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod You can find out more about how podcast expenses here https://www.the98percentpod.com/support-us . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!

Since the release of the new mini-series From Learning To Earning A Story Of Mistreatment In The Acting Industry, The 98% has recieved more emails and messages detailing people's damaging experiences during actor training and in the industry. In this episode Alexa and Katie be giving them a voice, anonymously, to show that abuse of power, of which actors are regularly the victims, is not an isolated issue...It is a systemic, institutionised problem that exists in the entertainment and performing arts business around the world.

Content Note: This episode contains subject matter pertaining to bullying, abuse, manipulation and inappropriate behaviour/comments.

A collection of stories featured in this episode are about one acting coach in particular. For more information, follow this link: https://www.yelp.ca/biz/ls-and-co-studios-toronto-2

If you have any responses or experiences you'd like to share in relation to our recent episodes you can: - Email us at [email protected] - DM us on instagram and twitter @the98percentpod - Contact us via our website the98percentpod.com/contactus

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If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent Another option is to become a patreon supporter! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!

In this part of The 98%'s mini-series about mistreatment of actors, Katie and Alexa speak to powerhouse, advocate and trailblazer Helen Raw who has made it her mission, despite devastating pushback, to make changes in our industry to protect actors and be a support system for those who have nowhere to go with their experiences of all forms of abuse. You may have heard of Helen, or seen her online, but here you get to hear from the woman herself and the person behind the crusade. Alexa and Katie chat to Helen about her experiences of standing up to those in power even as a child, what shaped her as a pioneer for change, the sacrfices she's made, and the trials and difficulties she's faced in putting together her infamous list of abusers in the industry to try and make this industry a safer space for all. This is NOT an episode to miss! #TickTock

If you have any responses or experiences you'd like to share in relation to these episodes you can: - Email us at [email protected] - DM us on instagram and twitter @the98percentpod - Contact us via our website the98percentpod.com/contactus

Or report to the Call It app, available at your app store.

Follow Helen Raw on twitter @helenraw to keep up with the influential changes she is a part of, and the all important cat/dog updates! . If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent Another option is to become a patreon supporter! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!