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| #137 Get More Auditions with Spotlight | 14 Sep 2024 | 00:27:45 | |
Buckle up, actors, cuz this episode is about to step up your audition game 🚀 In this episode, I sat down with Mel Brown, the Customer Success Manager for Performers at Spotlight, and trust me, you’re going to want to hear this. If you’ve ever stared at your Spotlight profile and thought, "Am I doing this right?" — I’ve gotchu! 💁♂️ Here are just a few juicy takeaways:
This is only one of my four-part series devoted to helping you get the most out of these casting sites. REMINDER:💰You already pay for these sites — you deserve to get your money's worth! 👉 So make sure to check out episodes 134, 135 and 136 where I delve into Casting Workbook, Actors Access and Casting Networks. Wanna learn more about how to get more auditions? Join me for GIMME GIMME MORE AUDITIONS 🙋🏿♀️🙋🏽🙋🏻♂️ A Proven 3-Part Framework to Get More Auditions for Worthwhile, Paid Projects Snag your spot 👉 https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
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| #136 Get More Auditions with Casting Networks | 14 Sep 2024 | 00:25:37 | |
🎙️Get ready to level up your audition game because in this episode, I chat with Lucky Mackey, Client Success Manager at Talent Systems, and Katie O'Connor, Enterprise Sales Manager for the West Coast at Casting Networks. We dig into all things casting networks—especially how you can make your profile work for you, not against you. 💥 If you're ready to make your profile shine ✨ and get seen, this episode is for you! Here’s what you’ll learn:
This is only one of my four-part series devoted to helping you get the most out of these casting sites. REMINDER:💰You already pay for these sites — you deserve to get your money's worth! 👉 So make sure to check out episodes 134, 136, and 137 where we delve into Casting Workbook, Casting Networks and Spotlight. Wanna learn more about how to get more auditions? Join me for GIMME GIMME MORE AUDITIONS 🙋🏿♀️🙋🏽🙋🏻♂️ A Proven 3-Part Framework to Get More Auditions for Worthwhile, Paid Projects Snag your spot 👉 https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
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| #127 A Special LGBTQ+ Podcast Series: The Queer Spirit with Nick Venegoni & TanyaMarck Oviedo | 21 Jun 2023 | 00:42:02 | |
🏳️🌈 This is the third episode in our series devoted to elevating and uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices for podcasts and content creators. 🎧🎥 Today, you're in for a treat. I cannot wait for you to meet The Queer Spirit podcast. 🙌 You know that we talk about spirituality a lot on Brian Breaks Character, but hosts Nick Venegoni & TanyaMarck Oviedo of The Queer Spirit look at spirituality in all its multiple forms through the lens of being queer. This podcast spotlights LGBTQIA+ artists, healers and activists who enliven, heal and empower our communities to thrive and flourish. Now in their 6th season, TanyaMarck has joined Nick as co-host and the episode we’re featuring is a really special one in their sequence cuz it’s the the last episode of season 5 where Nick interviews TanyaMarck. So you really get a window into these two incredible people. 💗 And... Just a quick reminder 👉 Brian Breaks Character is on vacation for June and July 🏝😎, but we will be back to you in August with season three. Can't wait to see you then! 🎉 Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
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| #39 Mia proves that agents aren’t worried about your credits half as much as you are | 23 Oct 2021 | 00:44:37 | |
Mia is a classically trained theatre actor who is now going to Juilliard. But before that, she was working tirelessly to break into the world of film and TV. Her lack of materials to submit to reps, made her feel as if she was never truly “in the game”. Then, while going through the process of reaching out to reps and learning to own where she was at this stage in her career, Mia was thrown yet another curveball and was accepted into Juilliard for grad school. Navigating her conversations with reps around this topic of potentially leaving the audition pool for quite a few years turned out to be yet another layer in what made her unique!
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
With this How They Did It series, actors I’m talking to you: I believe that acting is your calling and your purpose on the planet. You use your voice, and your body, and all that you are, to tell stories that remind US what it is to be human. You have the power to change lives.
And, we all know that having great representation makes that impact all that much more possible.
But let’s not get it twisted – looking for an agent or a manager sucks. It’s not straightforward, there are tons of people telling you the best-slash-only ways to do it, and it can leave you in a constant state of anxiety thinking to yourself – is this ever going to happen for me?
And that's why in this series of tell-all interviews with my agent goals students – you’ll hear how they did it.
REMINDER: Each of these bonus episodes is very different because each of these actors wants different things from their careers: some want to be on Broadway, others have their sights set on tv and film, and still others are creators and want to land reps that are excited by that.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character!
If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free (www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out to reps and focus on the acting you were born to do.
Connect With Mia https://www.instagram.com/miawurgaft/
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| #38 No-Sweat Social Media Strategies with the Queen Heidi Dean | 20 Oct 2021 | 00:55:31 | |
Have you ever worried about what to post on social media?
Well, Heidi Dean of Marketing4Actors clears this up for us on today’s episode. And whether you’re a butcher, a baker, a candlestick maker, her advice will empower you to actually make an impact (and worthwhile connections!) on social media.
{I have to admit, I was a bit intimidated by the awesomeness of this guest. But, guess what…. She gave me an A+ on my IG captions. Hey now! This means a lot coming from this Social Media Queen!}
In this episode, Heidi teaches a three-part framework (you know I love one of those!) that will help you NAIL what to include (and what not to!) in your next post.
HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS
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Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free (https://www.makeagentswantyou.com). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out and focus on the acting you were born to do.
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| #37 Showrunner Paul Witten's Road to the Emmys was Paved with NOs | 13 Oct 2021 | 00:52:58 | |
In this episode of Brian Breaks Character, Showrunner, Creator, and Actor, Paul Witten gives us a MASTERCLASS in putting yourself out there! I brought him on the show so you can see how relentless creativity (and not taking NO for answer) reallllllly pays off! But it wasn’t all rainbows, lollipops, and big-name comedians… Paul heard NO a lot, but instead of letting the NOs bring him down, he transformed them into finding the right community of artists and supporters for his projects. What I love about Paul (and I know you will too!) is that he leads with kindness. In this episode, Paul explains how he surrounded himself with like-minded individuals who wanted to get on board with his project because of HIS story and then was able to make his show happen WITHOUT ONE OUNCE OF CROWDFUNDING.
Paul Witten is an actor/writer/producer. He recently had the pleasure of shooting “The Comeback Trail”, a feature film working alongside Robert DeNiro, Tommy Lee Jones, Morgan Freeman and Zach Braff, as well as a recent guest spot on Brooklyn 99. He also had a recurring role in the multiple award winning Apple+ series “The Morning Show”, with Jennifer Aniston. Additionally, Paul created, co-wrote and stars opposite Jane Lynch in the Emmy winning comedy series, "Dropping The Soap", currently available on Amazon. Paul’s most recent short film, “A Play”, which he produced, co-wrote and stars in, is currently running the festival circuit having won numerous festival awards. Paul also just penned a half hour comedy pilot, “You Are Here”, which he will begin pitching soon. Favorite Los Angeles theatre credits include; "The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia" (Best Actor nominee, Ovation Awards), "The Woman In Black" (Best Actor nominee; LA Drama Critics Circle and Ovation Awards/ LA premiere); "The Brothers Karamazov" (Best Ensemble LA Drama Critics Circle, LA premiere).
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character!
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Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free (https://www.makeagentswantyou.com). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out and focus on the acting you were born to do.
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| #36 How Angel started her 3rd act with 14 offers for representation | 09 Oct 2021 | 00:40:08 | |
Angel hit LA running back in the day. She landed reps fast and worked until... she realized she had no idea how to keep things going and she ultimately got burned out.
After taking a 12-year hiatus from the biz to work as an elementary school teacher, Angel realized she still had an actor itch to scratch… except she had no idea how to get back into things, how to submit to reps, or how to translate her years of experience and wisdom into meetings and finding her team.
Now after 15 meetings and 14 (!!) offers for representation, Angel is flying high and taking on the business with a whole new outlook in her self-proclaimed “3rd act”!
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
With this How They Did It series, actors I’m talking to you: I believe that acting is your calling and your purpose on the planet. You use your voice, and your body, and all that you are, to tell stories that remind US what it is to be human. You have the power to change lives.
And, we all know that having great representation makes that impact all that much more possible.
But let’s not get it twisted – looking for an agent or a manager sucks. It’s not straightforward, there are tons of people telling you the best-slash-only ways to do it, and it can leave you in a constant state of anxiety thinking to yourself – is this ever going to happen for me?
And that's why in this series of tell-all interviews with my agent goals students – you’ll hear how they did it.
REMINDER: Each of these bonus episodes is very different because each of these actors wants different things from their careers: some want to be on Broadway, others have their sights set on tv and film, and still others are creators and want to land reps that are excited by that.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character!
If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free (www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out to reps and focus on the acting you were born to do.
Connect With Angel Website https://www.heavensentproductions.org/
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| #35 Why the YES Vote Matters – An IATSE Member Tells Her Story | 06 Oct 2021 | 00:40:15 | |
IATSE voted 99% YES to authorize a strike. And because union negotiations can be reduced to just that... “negotiations,” it was important to us on the show to put the focus on exactly what we are actually talking about here: Human beings’ well-being on set and in life. So, on this episode of Brian Breaks Character, my guest is IATSE crew member Heather Fink. She works as a Boom Operator and Sound Utility and she joined me not as a formal representative of IATSE, but as a human being in the industry. In this intimate conversation, Heather openly shares her real-life experience as a “below the line” creative as we stare down this strike. IATSE is asking for better pay for streaming service work; higher wages for coordinators and assistants on all productions; longer rest periods between shifts and on weekends; and strengthened requirements for meal breaks during marathon shoots. So to be clear, it’s not about pointing at “one bad person” it’s about revolutionizing an industry that can too often make *the bottom line* more important than human experience. In this episode, I put on my novice hat so I could ask Heather ALLLL the questions you might need to know about WHY this is so important and you’ll learn precisely WHY as a fellow creative you’ll want to take a stand with IATSE. TAKEAWAYS
Wanna show your support? Sign this Petition to Tell AMPTP to Give Film and Television Workers a Fair Deal - https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/tell-amptp-to-make-a-deal-with-behind-the-scenes-workers Follow IATSE Stories on Instagram to be in the know of what IATSE crew members are asking for and why - https://www.instagram.com/ia_stories/ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free (https://www.makeagentswantyou.com). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out and focus on the acting you were born to do. CONNECT with Heather https://www.instagram.com/leatherfink Website
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| #34 Get More Auditions with your Casting Profiles – The Megamix | 29 Sep 2021 | 00:23:03 | |
September has been a very busy month in Brian Breaks Character land! We devoted the entire month to helping actors to get more auditions. And we were lucky enough to have some heavy hitters on the show, so we wanna make sure you didn’t miss any of the best tips and takeaways! Take a listen to this very special 24 minute megamix from all of our Get More Auditions episodes this month.
You’ll hear the voices of: Casting Networks’ Katie O’Connor and Scott Madej, CastingAbout and Actors Access’ Blair Hickey and Brian Wold, and my Actor Happiness Manager, our very own Summer Mastain (she puts ME in the hot seat so you get my take on what you can do TODAY to get more auditions TOMORROW!).
TOP 3 TAKEAWAYS
As I mentioned, these are just some of the juicy takeaways from my September Episodes focused all on getting more auditions and casting profiles…
...but don’t think that listening to this gives you the full story – get the full scoop on how to get more auditions by listening to the full episodes here:
Casting Networks' Survival Guide with Katie O'Connor & Scott Madej
Your Casting Profiles in the Age of Social Distancing with Special Host Summer Mastain
Get More Auditions With These CastingAbout & Actors Access Insider Secrets – Part One
Get More Auditions With These CastingAbout & Actors Access Insider Secrets – Part Two
Prepare Ye The Way to Get More Auditions with Special Host Summer Mastain
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| #33 Casting Networks' Survival Guide with Katie O'Connor & Scott Madej | 22 Sep 2021 | 00:49:15 | |
Any chance you are super freaked out by the Casting Networks’ recent update? It was a doozy. And whether or not you think the update is good or bad, it doesn't matter, change can be HARD. So I’m here to help... On this episode of Brian Breaks Character, I sat down with the powers that be from Casting Networks, Katie O'Connor Enterprise Sale Manager for the West Coast and Scott Madej the Manager of Global Talent Support to ask tough questions about the overhaul on their website. In this interview, you'll hear how this big change came about, how much better it is for you, what casting thinks of it all… PLUS you’ll pick up some tips for HOW TO MAKE YOUR PROFILE MO’ BETTA. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
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| #32 Your Casting Profiles in the Age of Social Distancing with Special Host Summer Mastain | 15 Sep 2021 | 00:22:51 | |
You signed up for Actors Access and Casting Networks… And maybe you’ve got a Casting Profile on 3 other sites too! Maybe you even have reps submitting you in addition to submitting yourself… And maybe it still feels like you’re not getting enough auditions. And the first place you MIGHT look is your headshots… or maybe your reel? Did you ever stop to think that it could be your casting profile? WHAAAAAA?!?!?!? How do you stand out? I share that you CAN actually data test your casting profile and take action from that place. TAKEAWAYS
Now, if you want to learn exactly how to execute this test. I invite you to join me at my totally free, live masterclass for actors who want a clear and easy approach to get auditions. This casting profile test is just one of three things I will be teaching and I just can’t wait to share them all with you. There are three dates to choose from: September 16th, 18th or 20th. Registration is now open: https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
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| #31 Get More Auditions With These CastingAbout & Actors Access Insider Secrets – Part Two | 11 Sep 2021 | 00:43:04 | |
If you want to know a verifiable way to get more auditions, grab your notebook for Part Two of my interview with Blair Hickey and Brian Wold, the Co-Founders of CastingAbout and Consultants for Breakdown Services. I locked them in a Zoom room and forced them to tell me ALLLLLL THE INSIDER SECRETS of how actors can make themselves unforgettable on Actors Access… and there were just too many juicy takeaways for one episode.
In this episode, we dive deeper into how to create and maintain those strong relationships with casting directors – especially now that those relationships are 90% online.
Brian Wold has over three decades of experience in public relations, marketing and business communications. Blair Hickey has been a working actor for almost 30 years (The Big Bang Theory, NCIS: LA, Heroes). Combining their skills and expertise, Blair and Brian created CastingAbout, the online casting and production guide for professional actors. In 2009, CastingAbout was acquired by Breakdown Services, where both continue to work as consultants.
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| #30 Get More Auditions with these CastingAbout & Actors Access Insider Secrets - Part One | 08 Sep 2021 | 00:37:43 | |
I’m gonna guess you have an Actors Access/Breakdown Express profile so Casting Directors can find you. And even though the site has *some* free functionality, I’m also gonna guess that you plunk down $68/year (plus any other fees) so you can host your video files and get access to the best auditions out there.
I’m sharing that BIG number so you make it a priority to listen to this episode of Brian Breaks Character. Today’s guests are Blair Hickey and Brian Wold, the Co-Founders of CastingAbout and Consultants for Breakdown Services… I locked them in a Zoom room and forced them to tell me ALLLLLL THE INSIDER SECRETS of how actors can make themselves unforgettable on Actors Access.
And look, you may have heard from them before… but I’m gonna guess that was before ‘the panorama’ and before 94% of your auditions were self-tapes. So this is brand-new intel that will actually move the dial on getting more auditions in the new normal.
HERE ARE THE TOP 5 INSIDER TAKEAWAYS
Brian Wold has over 3 decades of experience in public relations, marketing and business communications. Blair Hickey has been a working actor for almost 30 years (The Big Bang Theory, NCIS: LA, Heroes). Combining their skills and expertise, Blair and Brian created CastingAbout, the online casting and production guide for professional actors. In 2009, CastingAbout was acquired by Breakdown Services, where both continue to work as consultants. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
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| #126 A Special LGBTQ+ Podcast Series: Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast with Bob the Drag Queen & Peppermint | 14 Jun 2023 | 01:13:53 | |
🏳️🌈 This is the second episode in our Special LGBTQ+ Podcast Series, where we continue to celebrate Pride by honoring and uplifting diverse voices within the LGBTQ+ community. 🙌 Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or as an ally, these episodes are going to ignite your spirit, change perceptions, and get you excited. 🤗 And hopefully, give you a window into what it means to be Queer in the United States of America, especially as an artist. 🎭🎨 Today's episode is from Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast with hosts Bob the Drag Queen and Peppermint. (👉You heard from Peppermint on episode #121 of Brian Breaks Character!) Every episode of Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast is a journey through a theme by sharing stories, music, poetry, and art of varying depth and hilarity. It’s dedicated to continuing the work of the Black Queer Town Hall Organization by amplifying Black Queer voices and telling Black Queer stories.👏👏👏 Today we're sharing with you their episode Parenthood where Bob the Drag Queen & Peppermint explore the topic of parenthood. 👶👶 P.S. Brian Breaks Character is actually on vacation 🏝for the months of June and July, but we will be back in August with season 3️⃣ rip-roaring and ready to go. 🎉 Can’t wait to see you then! Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
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| #29 Prepare Ye The Way to Get More Auditions with Special Host Summer Mastain | 01 Sep 2021 | 00:31:55 | |
Summer here, I’m Brian’s Actor Happiness Manager for this community and we are *really* breaking character over here... I am the Host of today’s episode of Brian Breaks Character and Brian is the Guest.
On this episode, I grill Brian with the most frequently asked questions about casting profiles: How many headshots do you actually need to have on your online profiles; how do you know which ones to keep and which ones to DELETE; why should I care about any of this? HERE ARE THREE QUICK TAKEAWAYS
If you’re an actor who struggles to get all the auditions you want, I could use a little help, please complete this survey - https://forms.gle/A5eoVgbL4v5vopVNA to tell me all about YOUR casting profiles! And if you want to get more auditions (and of course you do!) then don’t miss a single episode this month cuz that’s all we’re gonna be talking about... plus it’ll all culminate in a FREE hour-long training Brian is designing for you right now. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
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| #28 Re-Define Success with Casting Director Alaine Alldaffer | 25 Aug 2021 | 00:45:24 | |
The incredibly generous and wholehearted Casting Director Alaine Alldaffer is my guest on today's episode of the Brian Breaks Character podcast. She's been casting theatre and television for over 25 years (peep her impressive bio below).
And as a long-time champion for creatives everywhere, Alaine's actionable advice will appeal to you whether you’re...
...a butcher ...a baker ...an actor ...a writer ...a director ...or all of the above (...you multi-hyphenate, you!)
HERE'S A PEEK AT SOME OF THE JUICY TAKEAWAYS:
REAL TALK: Alaine’s full-time gig is having collaborative conversations with writers, directors, artistic directors, designers, and actors, so don't be fooled by this *feel-good* episode.
Alaine outlines a unique insider’s take on the way back to live performance and the newest trends in successful self-tape auditions so you can get into those rooms whether you're a writer, a director, an actor, or... oh, you get the picture!
Want the full tea on Alaine? Alaine Alldaffer received 12 Artios Award nominations, and 2 wins, for Excellence in Casting. For more than two decades, she’s served as CD for Playwrights Horizons - casting over 100 productions, where her credits include GREY GARDENS (also for Broadway), CLYBOURNE PARK (also for Broadway), CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION (Drama Desk and Obie Awards for Best Ensemble and an Artios Award for Casting), and THE FLICK (Playwrights Horizons and The Barrow Street Theatre). Television credits include ABC’s THE KNIGHTS OF PROSPERITY with Sofia Vergara and Associate credits include NBC’s ED and USA’s MONK. Regional work includes Geffen Playhouse, Huntington Theatre, Arena Stage, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Seattle Rep, ACT, and Berkeley Rep. Notable productions include: DETROIT with David Schwimmer, RAPTURE BLISTER BURN, DEAD MAN’S CELLPHONE with Mary Louise Parker, EVERY TONGUE CONFESS with Phylicia Rashad, A LIFE with David Hyde Pierce, and BETHANY with America Ferrera (Women's Project Theater). And she’s worked with some of the most notable contemporary playwrights: Annie Baker, Bruce Norris, Christopher Durang, Craig Lucas, Sarah Ruhl, Gina Gionfriddo, Lynn Nottage, Richard Nelson, Robert O’Hara, and Theresa Rebeck.
Alaine’s experience speaks for itself, but you should really hear her speak for herself.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character!
If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free (https://www.makeagentswantyou.com). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out and focus on the acting you were born to do. CONNECT WITH Alaine Website https://www.alainealldaffer.com/ Playwrights Horizons Soundstage Podcast https://www.playwrightshorizons.org/watch-listen/soundstage/
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Episode Transcript: https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/EP16+-+Alaine+Alldaffer+-+Transcript.pdf | |||
| #27 Stephanie drops the target list and finds the perfect bicoastal agent | 21 Aug 2021 | 00:50:28 | |
After five incredible meetings, Stephanie signed with a bicoastal agent and has been collaborating with them ever since! But things didn’t start that way! Teacher, do-er, and champion of the arts Stephanie Weeks knew she was a powerful creative. But translating that to agent emails never fit. She was often left feeling unseen and fearful.
By trusting her intuition and worthiness she was able to find her footing, pinpoint exactly what she offers (and whom she wanted to offer it to), and most importantly, how to do it her way.
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
With this series, actors I’m talking to you: I believe that acting is your calling and your purpose on the planet. You use your voice, and your body, and all that you are, to tell stories that remind US what it is to be human. You have the power to change lives.
And, we all know that having great representation makes that impact all that much more possible.
But let’s not get it twisted – looking for an agent or a manager sucks. It’s not straightforward, there are tons of people telling you the best-slash-only ways to do it, and it can leave you in a constant state of anxiety thinking to yourself – is this ever going to happen for me?
And that's why in this series of tell-all interviews with my agent goals students – you’ll hear how they did it.
REMINDER: Each of these bonus episodes is very different because each of these actors wants different things from their careers: some want to be on Broadway, others have their sights set on tv and film, and still others are creators and want to land reps that are excited by that.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character!
If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free (www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out to reps and focus on the acting you were born to do.
Connect With Stephanie https://www.instagram.com/stephweeks/
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Episode Transcript: https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Bonus+Ep.+Stephanie+Weeks+-+Transcript.pdf | |||
| #26 ‘Book the Room’ from Your Living Room with Christine Horn | 18 Aug 2021 | 00:44:23 | |
Have you ever done FOUR (or more) takes of a self-tape audition? If you answered YES, you’re hurting yourself and today’s guest on the podcast will rescue you from drowning in the perfectionist sea of trying to nail your “perfect audition.”
With 20+ years in the game and 65+ TV/Film credits, Christine Horn cracked the code on how to book more TV and now helps hundreds of actors to do the same.
And this Booking Magnet talks the same way we do on the Brian Breaks Character Podcast...
I almost fell off my non-existent chair at my standing desk when she said, “We cannot allow our fear to be bigger than our purpose.”
LISTEN NOW TO LEARN:
Plus you’ll get a sneak peek of Christine’s upcoming event Booking Magnet LIVE. She’s lined up incredible coaches, casting directors, and working actors to help you ditch the self-tape heartache so you can own your story with every audition that comes your way.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character!
If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free (https://www.makeagentswantyou.com). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out and focus on the acting you were born to do. CONNECT WITH Christine Instagram https://www.instagram.com/actresschristinehorn/ Website https://christinehorn.com/
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Episode Transcript: https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/EP15+-+Christine+Horn+-Transcript.pdf | |||
| #25 Dump Your Toxic Relationship with Money with Miata Edoga | 11 Aug 2021 | 00:54:29 | |
Do you ever second-guess yourself when you wanna buy something like…
...a $7 latte with fancy lavender syrup? ...a decadent lotion that makes you feel like the Queen of Sheba? ...a dress from Anthropologie that’s almost ⅓ of your rent?
That’s why I can’t wait for you to meet my guest Abundance Bound’s Miata Edoga
She’s the inspiring financial goddess who teaches *sold-out* classes at SAG-AFTRA, The Academy, and The Writers and Directors Guilds.
For over two decades, Miata has been helping individuals of all backgrounds establish a healthier, more compassionate relationship with their money – whether they are just starting out, or starting over, or starting to wonder how they should handle their growing wealth. AKA - what she says and how she says it will definitely resonate with you. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
P.S. If you ever wondered what manifesting abundance looks like: it's a podcast about money showing up in your life…
...and Miata’s teachings are hella more reliable than lighting up the palo santo and sucking on a citrine crystal (but yes, of course we will do that too!).
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character!
If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free (https://www.makeagentswantyou.com). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out and focus on the acting you were born to do.
CONNECT WITH MIATA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/abundancebound/ Website https://abundancebound.com/
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Episode Transcript: https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/EP14+-+Miata+Edoga+-+Transcript.pdf
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| #24 Alena-the-Hustler took Olympic gold when she quit showcases and landed the reps of her wildest dreams! | 07 Aug 2021 | 00:34:16 | |
6 meetings and 6 offers for representation! The stereotype of a ‘lazy actor’ would be thrown out the door if you met Alena Acker. This hustle-queen worked nonstop getting herself her own appointments and leveling up her own work for years.
The hard-to-swallow pill was that she struggled to find an agent who would support her work to get her to the next level. After all the showcases and pay-to-play moments, she decided it was time to try a new route. After 6 meetings and 6 offers (if this was the Olympics we’d be seeing gold here) Alena landed with an agent and a manager who not only supports her wildest dreams but is working daily to help her make them happen.
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
With this series, actors I’m talking to you: I believe that acting is your calling and your purpose on the planet. You use your voice, and your body, and all that you are, to tell stories that remind US what it is to be human. You have the power to change lives.
And, we all know that having great representation makes that impact all that much more possible.
But let’s not get it twisted – looking for an agent or a manager sucks. It’s not straightforward, there are tons of people telling you the best-slash-only ways to do it, and it can leave you in a constant state of anxiety thinking to yourself – is this ever going to happen for me?
And that's why in this series of tell-all interviews with my agent goals students – you’ll hear how they did it.
REMINDER: Each of these bonus episodes is very different because each of these actors wants different things from their careers: some want to be on Broadway, others have their sights set on tv and film, and still others are creators and want to land reps that are excited by that.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character!
If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free (www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out to reps and focus on the acting you were born to do.
Connect With Alena Instagram https://www.instagram.com/miss_aleneous/
Subscribe To The Podcast Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brian-breaks-character/id1570747490
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2A0QC6RYtcULRMtbsIT3yq?si=xu3QstDpS9WkpoQwHVSueg&nd=1
Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca
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Episode Transcript: https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Bonus+Ep.+Alena+Acker+-+Transcript.pdf | |||
| #23 The Call-In Coaching Show featuring YOU (Part 2) | 04 Aug 2021 | 00:53:56 | |
Nothing gets my engines going like a group coaching call with incredibly creative people. So today’s guest on Brian Breaks Character is YOU!
Well… sort of.
I invited my community to a live Q&A Coaching call so that I could help you move the needle on the stuff that holds you back. And in this episode you have a front-row seat as we dig deep into questions about working in multiple markets or making a big bi-coastal move, maintaining your network and staying in touch with casting, and is it a good idea to shell out the dough for a reel, and how to get your mojo back – especially when you’ve been laying low on the important stuff.
Because let’s get real: as a creative outlaw you could be busy working on your bizniz ALL THE TIME! Which is both inspiring and paralyzing. You have days you feel full of energy and on top of your game, crossing off that to-do list and other days where you don’t even know where to start. If that sounds at all familiar to you then grab a notebook (because you know I love an action plan) and this coaching call is full of takeaways just for you.
This is part two of a two-part call…so don’t miss this first episode as well. If you’d like to be a guest on the next one, hit me up on instagram. @briansaysthat
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character!
If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free (www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out to reps and focus on the acting you were born to do.
I also want to celebrate and thank my incredible guests! These are the incredible creatives who spoke up during part one and part two of this call. I encourage you to check them out – they are going places!
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| #22 How Misha went from one audition a year to three a week! | 31 Jul 2021 | 00:37:51 | |
Misha’s acting was consistently killer. So good, in fact, she had friends giving her constant referrals! And yet… she was hardly auditioning. Misha said no to referrals, gave up her target list, and quit worrying about her credits… and BAM!
After taking ownership of her career and putting her choices in her own hands, Misha went from having one theatrical audition a year to self-taping for major network shows 2-3 times a week. And she does not hold back on sharing her secret sauce in this episode!
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
With this series, actors I’m talking to you: I believe that acting is your calling and your purpose on the planet. You use your voice, and your body, and all that you are, to tell stories that remind US what it is to be human. You have the power to change lives.
And, we all know that having great representation makes that impact all that much more possible.
But let’s not get it twisted – looking for an agent or a manager sucks. It’s not straightforward, there are tons of people telling you the best-slash-only ways to do it, and it can leave you in a constant state of anxiety thinking to yourself – is this ever going to happen for me?
And that's why in this series of tell-all interviews with my agent goals students – you’ll hear how they did it.
REMINDER: Each of these bonus episodes is very different because each of these actors wants different things from their careers: some want to be on Broadway, others have their sights set on tv and film, and still others are creators and want to land reps that are excited by that.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character!
If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free (www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out to reps and focus on the acting you were born to do.
Connect With Misha Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mishabouvion/
Subscribe To The Podcast Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brian-breaks-character/id1570747490
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2A0QC6RYtcULRMtbsIT3yq?si=xu3QstDpS9WkpoQwHVSueg&nd=1
Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca
Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training:
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Episode Transcript: https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Bonus+Ep.+Misha+Bouvion+-+Transcript.pdf
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| #21 Use Your Words (to Get into the Right Inboxes) with Copywriting Queen Marisa Corcoran | 28 Jul 2021 | 00:53:33 | |
If you know me, you know I’m obsessed with all things messaging and copywriting. Before you say “Brian, I signed up to be an actor/filmmaker.creative, not a writer,” I want you to face a truth - YOU HAVE TO WRITE TO GET NOTICED IN THIS WORLD! The ability to write (or in other words, communicate, or in other words say "HEY I EXIST!") is an essential AND LEARNED part of being a creative that – when done well – will help you attract the right opportunities. This is why I’m geeking out over today’s podcast guest Marisa Corcoran - the queen of copywriting herself. Marisa has her MFA in Acting from Harvard (not too shabby), but now uses her theatrical skills to teach coaches and creatives how to confidently schmooze their way into the right inboxes.
If you've ever been afraid you'll 'annoy someone’ by showing up in their inbox, then this episode is your free masterclass in getting out of our own way. This conversation uncovers performance-based methods for you to step into your confidence through copy. So grab that notebook and pen, and get ready to have your mind blown as Marisa shares some juicy tips on how your emails can jump into people’s inboxes with tons of joy.
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character!
If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free (https://www.makeagentswantyou.com). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out and focus on the acting you were born to do.
CONNECT WITH MARISA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mtoni/ Website https://marisacorcoran.com/
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Episode Transcript: https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.12++Marisa+Corcoran+-+Transcript.pdf
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| #20 Seasoned & Seen-It-All Tara Landed the Manager she was looking for | 24 Jul 2021 | 00:36:44 | |
Actress, singer, and songwriter Tara spent 12 years looking for a manager, but she didn’t spend that time sitting around. She was voraciously pursuing her career dreams and goals, all while sending email upon email in search of the illusive rep. Then she decided to try a different approach: she looked at how she’d been showing up and after facing the facts, she was able to show up authentically in her reach outs to reps (and with some help from Brian was able to not sound delusional). With this new more honest and vulnerable approach combined with the energy of a supportive community, Tara was able to score her long-awaited representation with the added bonus of a deeper understanding of who she is and identifying exactly what she wants.
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
With this series, actors I’m talking to you: I believe that acting is your calling and your purpose on the planet. You use your voice, and your body, and all that you are, to tell stories that remind US what it is to be human. You have the power to change lives.
And, we all know that having great representation makes that impact all that much more possible.
But let’s not get it twisted – looking for an agent or a manager sucks. It’s not straightforward, there are tons of people telling you the best-slash-only ways to do it, and it can leave you in a constant state of anxiety thinking to yourself – is this ever going to happen for me?
And that's why in this series of tell-all interviews with my agent goals students – you’ll hear how they did it.
REMINDER: Each of these bonus episodes is very different because each of these actors wants different things from their careers: some want to be on Broadway, others have their sights set on tv and film, and still others are creators and want to land reps that are excited by that.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character!
If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
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| #125 A Special LGBTQ+ Podcast Series: Lez Hang Out with Leigh Holmes Foster and Ellie Brigida | 07 Jun 2023 | 01:36:05 | |
Happy Pride! 🏳️🌈 It's Pride month, y'all, and we are really happy to be celebrating. 🎉 First, you should know that Brian Breaks Character actually takes a little sabbatical for the months of June and July 😎 that way we can come back in August with a rip-roaring third season. 🙌 But… We've decided to do something different for this Pride month ➡️ We are sharing with you episodes from LGBTQ+ Podcasts that we are really proud of, delighted to highlight and to elevate the voices of, here in this space. So, for the next four weeks, you're going to hear episodes from someone else's podcast and I cannot wait for you to meet these people. 👉 We're going to kick off this series with Lez Hang Out. Leigh Holmes Foster and Ellie Brigida are the co-hosts and producers of Lez Hang Out – an award winning podcast on the TAGG podcast network with over 30k monthly listeners and over 1 million downloads to date. It has been featured on LOGO’s list of best queer podcasts, HER’s The Best LGBTQ+ Podcasts You Should Be Listening To and named #1 lesbian podcast to listen to on FeedSpot, as well as nominated twice for a Best Podcast Queerty award. We're sharing with you their finale to season five. Know that you are in for an episode focused on lesbian experience, representation, culture, life, love, and so much more. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character!
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| #19 How to Be a Disability Ally in the Entertainment Biz with Christine Bruno | 21 Jul 2021 | 01:16:50 | |
Disabled people are the United States’ largest minority group, encompassing a quarter of the country’s population. And yet only 5% of characters in television, film, and theatre are disabled, and only 2% of those roles are actually played by disabled actors. Christine Bruno is a multi-hyphenate whose many titles include actress, activist, teaching artist, disability inclusion consultant, and warrior. She joins the podcast today to shed light on how the disabled community navigates the entertainment industry. As non-disabled actors and creatives, we lack a certain level of awareness and firsthand experience when it comes to representation and the problematic nature of non-disabled actors playing disabled characters. Christine is here to educate us so we can be better advocates for the disabled community, making the entertainment industry more inclusive.
I gave Christine full permission to correct me throughout this very important conversation. From the language do’s and don’ts surrounding disabled people to the problem with non-disabled actors playing disabled roles, Christine uses her expertise to lovingly put us in our place while fiercely advocating for the business we want to see.
To be an artist, Christine believes you need advocacy and activist tools in your toolkit and this episode is a masterclass. Tune in if inclusion is important to you and be prepared as Christine lovely schools us on how to be a true ally to the US’ largest minority group in the entertainment business and in life.
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
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| #18 Actor & Creator Caroline Landed Reps Who Care About Both | 17 Jul 2021 | 00:42:02 | |
Actor & Creator Caroline Landed Reps Who Care About Both Caroline Bloom is an actor AND a filmmaker and was determined to find representation that valued her for ALLLL of her incredible creativity – not just for acting!
For far too long she’d been hiding behind the actors-should-only-act myth. She was sure that her road to success had to be paved with acting credits… turns out when she embraced ALL of herself the industry was ready to do so too! She began to indulge in all she had to offer and highlight her gifts in her submissions (instead of tucking them away) – and to her complete surprise, her vulnerability was not only seen, it was signed.
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
With this series, actors I’m talking to you: I believe that acting is your calling and your purpose on the planet. You use your voice, and your body, and all that you are, to tell stories that remind US what it is to be human. You have the power to change lives.
And, we all know that having great representation makes that impact all that much more possible.
But let’s not get it twisted – looking for an agent or a manager sucks. It’s not straightforward, there are tons of people telling you the best-slash-only ways to do it, and it can leave you in a constant state of anxiety thinking to yourself – is this ever going to happen for me?
And that's why in this series of tell-all interviews with my agent goals students – you’ll hear how they did it.
REMINDER: Each of these bonus episodes is very different because each of these actors wants different things from their careers: some want to be on Broadway, others have their sights set on tv and film, and still others are creators and want to land reps that are excited by that.
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Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com here: http://www.makeagentswantyou.com/ . That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out to reps and focus on the acting you were born to do. | |||
| #17 TV Powerhouse Danny Rose teaches how to pitch… and come out alive! | 14 Jul 2021 | 00:49:44 | |
Behind every hit TV show and blockbuster movie are a thousand shelved projects that’ll never see the light of day. As creatives, we put a lot of heart, time, and energy into our work without the promise of a return on our efforts. Danny Rose is a content creator and producer whose decorated IMDb page might have you fooled. Having produced huge hits like Scrubs, Cougar Town, and Scorpion (just to name a few), Danny has rightfully earned his title as a television producing powerhouse. In today’s episode, Danny shares his road to success and the rejections he’s faced along the way. Danny discusses his determination for inventive storytelling and sharing his ideas with the world – even if the project falls through in the end. He shares his thoughts on why collaboration is where the real creative magic happens, and how his rejection from USC opened all the right doors even though it wasn’t the ones he initially hoped for.
As creatives, we aren’t strangers to rejection. But Danny’s story is proof that every setback is just another step in the right direction. Find validation, comfort, and entertainment in Danny’s story as he chats about the exploration of creativity, the power of collaboration, and how a wild drive down the Florida Keys with Mia Farrow and Paul Mazursky settled his confusion about pursuing his college degree.
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
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**Note: The Sound is not perfect in this episode, but I think you should listen anyway.
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| #16 Coaching Sara on Making the “Right” Manager Decision | 10 Jul 2021 | 01:01:08 | |
Spiritual Sara was guided to her artistic career by following her heart...but that doesn’t mean it’s always been easy. With 16 years in the industry and great credits, she still found herself sending countless emails to potential reps, and something energetically just wasn’t working. After she got clarity on who she was and what she was offering (instead of just asking for) she took 15 rep meetings that left her beyond excited. Today she shares the work she did to get there AND gets super vulnerable about picking between several great matches (hint- this was a TOUGH choice). Brian helps coach her into making a decision but also shares why it doesn’t have to be the “right” decision.
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
With this series, actors I’m talking to you: I believe that acting is your calling and your purpose on the planet. You use your voice, and your body, and all that you are, to tell stories that remind US what it is to be human. You have the power to change lives.
And, we all know that having great representation makes that impact all that much more possible.
But let’s not get it twisted – looking for an agent or a manager sucks. It’s not straightforward, there are tons of people telling you the best-slash-only ways to do it, and it can leave you in a constant state of anxiety thinking to yourself – is this ever going to happen for me?
And that's why in this series of tell-all interviews with my agent goals students – you’ll hear how they did it.
REMINDER: Each of these bonus episodes is very different because each of these actors wants different things from their careers: some want to be on Broadway, others have their sights set on tv and film, and still others are creators and want to land reps that are excited by that.
Watch the uncut behind-the-scenes video of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca
CONNECT WITH SARA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsarasaw
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FREE TRAINING www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com
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If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com here: http://www.makeagentswantyou.com/ . That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out to reps and focus on the acting you were born to do. | |||
| #15 Headshots that Win: Prep, Pet Peeves & Perfection with David Muller | 07 Jul 2021 | 00:37:27 | |
Named one of Backstage’s “8 Killer Headshot Photographers in NY and LA,” David Muller is one of the best headshot photographers out there. Managers and agents send their clients to him whenever they want standout headshots.
This conversation with David will give you the steps to plan for a fabulous shoot and the mindset to approach your headshots with more clarity. Prepare to show up to your next shoot ready to play and relinquish control so that you can leave with headshots you’re proud of.
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
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Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free (https://www.makeagentswantyou.com). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out and focus on the acting you were born to do. | |||
| #14 From Calling it Quits to 12 Offers – INSPIRING STORY ALERT | 03 Jul 2021 | 00:37:04 | |
Funny lady and voiceover actress Sawyer Greenberg was ready to hang up the proverbial actor-towel. She had done it all and was seeing diddly squat for her efforts. Maybe she should become a dentist? But through some deep ownership of her story and a new healthy relationship with accountability, she got 12 offers for representation. Oh and she not only got to choose her amazing new rep – surprise, surprise! – she also found herself wholly devoted and excited by being an actress again. CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
With this series, actors I’m talking to you: I believe that acting is your calling and your purpose on the planet. You use your voice, and your body, and all that you are, to tell stories that remind US what it is to be human. You have the power to change lives.
And, we all know that having great representation makes that impact all that much more possible.
But let’s not get it twisted – looking for an agent or a manager sucks. It’s not straightforward, there are tons of people telling you the best-slash-only ways to do it, and it can leave you in a constant state of anxiety thinking to yourself – is this ever going to happen for me?
And that's why in this series of tell-all interviews with my agent goals students – you’ll hear how they did it.
REMINDER: Each of these bonus episodes is very different because each of these actors wants different things from their careers: some want to be on Broadway, others have their sights set on tv and film, and still others are creators and want to land reps that are excited by that.
Watch the uncut behind-the-scenes video of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca
CONNECT WITH SAWYER Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sawyergreenberg
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Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com here: http://www.makeagentswantyou.com/ . That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out to reps and focus on the acting you were born to do.
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| #13 From Craigslist to The White House to a TV career with Kevin Arbouet | 30 Jun 2021 | 00:40:10 | |
In today’s episode, Kevin shares his one-of-a-kind story about how he scrounged his way through a seemingly sketchy Craiglist job that ended up with his work being mentioned in Jay Leno’s monologue, becoming a parody on SNL, and ultimately ended with Barack Obama’s historical win in the 2008 presidential election. As a rebellious child of immigrants, Kevin created an extraordinary career as a writer, producer, director, and as of late – a showrunner. His rejection of a traditional route was the single best decision he made, which proves that success doesn’t necessarily look the way we (or others) have planned for it to be. You’ll walk away from this conversation with a view through a kaleidoscope of a director’s responsibilities and the responsibilities they undertake as they illustrate their vision for the masses, how BIPOC representation in Hollywood has (and hasn’t!) changed one year after the senseless murder of George Floyd, and the nuances that we overlook, such as predominantly Black casts and stories that are told without attachment to trauma. You’re in for a treat with this episode as Kevin shares his wisdom on artistry, objectivity, the importance of continuous education as an artist, and why the road to real-life success doesn’t always pan out in the way we plan for them. CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
Watch the uncut behind-the-scenes video of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca
CONNECT WITH KEVIN WEBSITE https://www.kevinarbouet.com/ CONNECT WITH ME Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free (http://www.makeagentswantyou.com). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out and focus on the acting you were born to do. | |||
| #12 Mom and actor Eumi let go of limiting beliefs and picked up 6 offers for representation | 26 Jun 2021 | 00:34:32 | |
Eumi built her confidence in what she already had to land 6 offers and choose an amazing new manager.
Watch the uncut behind-the-scenes video of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca | |||
| #11 How to Create Content for Change with Jen Ponton | 23 Jun 2021 | 00:47:32 | |
If you were to ask me to point you in the direction of someone who knows how to put their finger on the pulse and create the thing that the world truly needs (while simultaneously making them cackle!), I’d point at today’s guest. Today, the glorious and out-of-this-world joyous, Jen Ponton, joins us on the show. Jen is an accomplished actor, writer, producer, and prolific content maker. Prior to hitting record, I asked Jen what she wanted to share with you all, to which Jen responded, “I really want to talk about creative people making content.” And that’s exactly what we do in this episode.
Best known as the fiercely feminist fat activist 'Rubi' on AMC's critical darling DIETLAND, Jen is an award-winning actress and body, liberation activist. Her television resume includes 30 ROCK, UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT, ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, LAW AND ORDER: SVU, THE BLACKLIST, and BLUE BLOODS.
As a screenwriter, she now has several pilots and feature scripts in development. She is also a puppeteer and co-creator of the digital puppet sitcom, THE WEIRDOS NEXT DOOR, now in its sixth season.
We discuss the power of creative works and the responsibilities it has when it highlights marginalization – normalization of Black-centric art, queer-centric art, size inclusivity and diversity, and a plethora of backgrounds and life experiences.
Jen also shares her hot take on cancel culture and the hope she has for society to recover from some of the insidious ways society conducts itself, such as undermining marginalized communities. We address the innate places that we need to uncover in order to unlearn the prejudices we were taught.
This conversation with Jen will challenge and flex your creative muscles, as it encourages you to create for change. Tune in as this inspirational veteran of the industry shares intimate stories and reminds us of the larger role that kindness and empathy plays in the entire journey.
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
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| #10 Sharon Got 35 Meetings for Representation with Zero Referrals | 19 Jun 2021 | 00:48:12 | |
Sharon had already done her time and spent her money on programs designed to help actors succeed and make their dreams come true. And Sharon is a whip-smart actress – well-trained, talented and knows her way around the business. She was even a coach at one point! And Sharon does NOT HOLD BACK in this episode.
Representation rejection felt so much more personal than ‘regular’ rejection in the business. She was tired of hearing over and over again, “You’re just too hard to sell.”
Through her journey, she found a fresh mindset to explore new ways to be proud of herself but not until she was able to uncover and ditch A LOT of old stories and limiting beliefs about the business… which naturally led her to 35 meetings without asking for a single referral!
I just know Sharon’s story will inspire you and that’s why I included it in the special How They Did It series of bonus episodes.
With this series, actors I’m talking to you: I believe that acting is your calling and your purpose on the planet. You use your voice, and your body, and all that you are, to tell stories that remind US what it is to be human. You have the power to change lives.
And, we all know that having great representation makes that impact all that much more possible.
But let’s not get it twisted – looking for an agent or a manager sucks. It’s not straightforward, there are tons of people telling you the best-slash-only ways to do it, and it can leave you in a constant state of anxiety thinking to yourself – is this ever going to happen for me?
And that's why in this series of tell-all interviews with my agent goals students – you’ll hear how they did it.
REMINDER: Each of these bonus episodes is very different, because each of these actors want different things from their careers: some want to be on Broadway, others have their sights set on tv and film, and still others are creators and want to land reps that are excited by that.
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
Watch the uncut behind-the-scenes video of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca
CONNECT WITH SHARON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharononscreen/
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If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free here: http://www.makeagentswantyou.com/ . That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out to reps and focus on the acting you were born to do. | |||
| #124 Breaking Down The Writers' Strike: A Candid Conversation with Golden Globe & Emmy Award-Winner Michael Sucsy, Creator & Director of HBO’s Grey Gardens | 01 Jun 2023 | 00:55:46 | |
🎧 Grab your earbuds and brace yourself for a dose of inspiration amidst the Writers' Strike and the looming SAG-AFTRA Strike. Today's guest Michael Sucsy takes us beyond the picket lines of The Writers' Strike, providing an inside look as a member of both the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Directors Guild of America (DGA). He opens up about what truly hangs in the balance during these negotiations. But that's not all — the game-changing influence of AI promises to reshape the landscape, and Michael offers insights into how it might shape the future of storytelling. 🤖🤖🤖 And for all you Grey Gardens fans out there (me! 🙋🏻♂️) you're in for a treat. Michael is the genius behind the HBO film –and you bet I get him to spill some juicy details about the experience. 👉 With Michael's personal insights you'll gain an exclusive perspective on the writers' strike and discover the brilliant possibilities that lie ahead for TV. 📺 Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character!
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| #9 An Inside Look At Writing For Television with Nick Wootton | 16 Jun 2021 | 00:44:14 | |
Emmy Award-Winner Nick Wootton is the reassuring voice we all need to hear; he's fabulously successful, AND he wrestles with the same demons all creatives do! Nick is a writer and executive producer for network television shows like NYPD Blue, Law and Order, and Stumptown (just to name a few).
Plus, he's just about the nicest, most generous guy you could ever hope to meet… honestly, I want him to be my friend – and you will too, especially after you hear his honest take on writing for television.
In this episode, Nick talks about being branded as a writer for network television and what it means to change the narrative of the creative work you do. He emphasizes the idea that expansion beyond the scope of work you've been recognized for requires taking action – and not just thinking about it.
Drawing from Nick's wealth of experience pitching and producing television, we get into a frank discussion about how to combat stage fright and nerves while also staying true to your purpose. Nick speaks to his experience working with actors as a writer, so actors take note of ways to bolster up in the audition room.
If you ever plan to pitch or produce ANYTHING, don't miss this episode to hear his intimate relationship with creativity – plus the essential actions every creative must take if they want to be successful.
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
Watch the uncut behind-the-scenes video of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca
CONNECT WITH NICK Nick’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0941370/
CONNECT WITH ME Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat/ FREE TRAINING www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com
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| #8 Sheila-Joon from full-on skeptic to bi-coastal success story | 12 Jun 2021 | 00:41:48 | |
Sheila-Joon Azim is one of my favorite types of clients. Why? Because she was a total skeptic when it came to reaching out to reps. After a series of rejections she got to the screw it, why not point and jumped in headfirst. Getting into the community of it all, Sheila-Joon became the ultimate success story, landing two new agents in two markets while maintaining her own self-care in the process. And we love that combo the most.
Sheila-Joon has a new manager and two new agents – in two different markets!
With this series, actors I’m talking to you: I believe that acting is your calling and your purpose on the planet. You use your voice, and your body, and all that you are, to tell stories that remind US what it is to be human. You have the power to change lives.
And, we all know that having great representation makes that impact all that much more possible.
But let’s not get it twisted – looking for an agent or a manager sucks. It’s not straightforward, there are tons of people telling you the best-slash-only ways to do it, and it can leave you in a constant state of anxiety thinking to yourself – is this ever going to happen for me?
And that's why in this series of tell-all interviews with my agent goals students – you’ll hear how they did it.
REMINDER: Each of these bonus episodes is very different, because each of these actors want different things from their careers: some want to be on Broadway, others have their sights set on tv and film, and still others are creators and want to land reps that are excited by that.
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
Watch the uncut behind-the-scenes video of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca
CONNECT WITH SHEILA-JOON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheilajoon_azim/
CONNECT WITH ME Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat/ FREE TRAINING www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com
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If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free here: http://www.makeagentswantyou.com That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out and focus on the acting you were born to do. | |||
| #7 From stuck to surprised, Shawn got 15 offers for representation | 12 Jun 2021 | 00:41:39 | |
Shawn Jain was sick and tired of being nervous to answer the question: What do you do? As an actor struggling to find reps, he wasn’t sure how to respond. After a lot of hard work on his part and his exploration of himself, he was not only able to confidently answer that question, he scored 17 meetings and 15 offers for representation. With this series, actors I’m talking to you: I believe that acting is your calling and your purpose on the planet. You use your voice, and your body, and all that you are, to tell stories that remind US what it is to be human. You have the power to change lives.
And, we all know that having great representation makes that impact all that much more possible.
But let’s not get it twisted – looking for an agent or a manager sucks. It’s not straightforward, there are tons of people telling you the best-slash-only ways to do it, and it can leave you in a constant state of anxiety thinking to yourself – is this ever going to happen for me?
And that's why in this series of tell-all interviews with my agent goals students – you’ll hear how they did it.
REMINDER: Each of these bonus episodes is very different, because each of these actors want different things from their careers: some want to be on Broadway, others have their sights set on tv and film, and still others are creators and want to land reps that are excited by that.
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
Watch the uncut behind-the-scenes video of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca
CONNECT WITH SHAWN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnjain/
CONNECT WITH ME Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat/ FREE TRAINING www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com
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| #6 New to Town Danielle got 16 offers for representation | 12 Jun 2021 | 00:45:11 | |
Today’s guest is Danielle Beckman and I can’t wait for you to meet her because she’ll share how she scored 20 meetings and got 16 offers for representation. Now Danielle was completely new to Los Angeles so she didn’t have casting referrals or LA credits to rely on.
Plus as she’ll share with you, she had very little confidence around reps: emailing and talking to them was intimidating and sent her in a spiral of seeking validation. Sound familiar?
This is part of a special How They Did It series of bonus episodes.
With this series, actors I’m talking to you: I believe that acting is your calling and your purpose on the planet. You use your voice, and your body, and all that you are, to tell stories that remind US what it is to be human. You have the power to change lives.
And, we all know that having great representation makes that impact all that much more possible.
But let’s not get it twisted – looking for an agent or a manager sucks. It’s not straightforward, there are tons of people telling you the best-slash-only ways to do it, and it can leave you in a constant state of anxiety thinking to yourself – is this ever going to happen for me?
And that's why in this series of tell-all interviews with my agent goals students – you’ll hear how they did it.
REMINDER: Each of these bonus episodes is very different, because each of these actors want different things from their careers: some want to be on Broadway, others have their sights set on tv and film, and still others are creators and want to land reps that are excited by that.
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
Watch the uncut behind-the-scenes video of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca
CONNECT WITH DANIELLE CONNECT WITH ME Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat/ FREE TRAINING www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com
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If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free here http://www.makeagentswantyou.com . That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out and focus on the acting you were born to do. | |||
| #5 The Call-In Coaching Show featuring YOU | 09 Jun 2021 | 00:47:13 | |
Nothing gets my engines going like a group coaching call with incredible creative people. So today’s guest on Brian Breaks Character is YOU!
Well… sort of. I invited my community to a live Q&A Coaching call so that I could help you move the needle on the stuff that holds you back. And in this episode you have a front row seat as we dig deep into questions about working in multiple markets or making a big bi-coastal move, maintaining your network and staying in touch with casting, and is it a good idea to shell out the dough for a reel, and how to get your mojo back – especially when you’ve been laying low on the important stuff.
Because let’s get real: as a creative outlaw you could be busy working on your bizniz ALL THE TIME! Which is both inspiring and paralyzing. You have days you feel full of energy and on top of your game, crossing off that to-do list and other days where you don’t even know where to start. If that sounds at all familiar to you then grab a notebook (because you know I love an action plan) and this coaching call is full of takeaways just for you.
This is part one of a two-part call… more to come. If you’d like to be a guest on the next one, hit me up on Instagram. @briansaysthat
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
Watch the uncut behind-the-scenes video of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca
CONNECT WITH ME Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat/ FREE TRAINING www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free here http://www.makeagentswantyou.com . That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out and focus on the acting you were born to do. | |||
| #4 Find Your Inner Purpose with Mark and Jenny | 09 Jun 2021 | 00:52:29 | |
If you’ve ever said to yourself, “I just wanna do work I care about,” then this episode is for you. In today’s episode, two of my absolute favorite people really piss me off! Jenny and Mark are coaches who help their clients discover and articulate their true inner meaning, or what they call their Boldly Original Proposition (BOP). But we might as well call them unicorns because they spin their magic by asking questions that uncover your deepest purpose so you can start doing what matters most.
And they’ve got ME in the hot seat talking about something that makes me feel super weird and squishy. If you’ve ever needed the language to express what it is you do and/or why it’s so important to you then DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE.
Many of us have got it wrong in our approach to *figuring out* our meaning and purpose in life. When we think about living a meaningful life, we often ask ourselves what we can DO to find our purpose.
You go searching for meaning and purpose in the work you do and in activities outside of yourself. In reality, your inner meaning comes from all the things you’ve gone through and grown through in your life. This could be a combination of both delightful – and not-so-delightful! –experiences.
Jenny and Mark get me to spill my own hesitations with claiming my training as a non-denominational reverend and spiritual practitioner… to be very clear even saying those words STILL makes me wanna yack.
If you have ever wrestled with being seen, then this episode might just crack something open in you.
I cannot wait for you to hear this honest and vulnerable conversation... and by that I mean I can’t believe I’m letting you hear it.
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
Watch the uncut behind-the-scenes video of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca
CONNECT WITH JENNY AND MARK 6 POWER PROMPTS www.SixPowerPrompts.com
CONNECT WITH ME Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat/ FREE TRAINING www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com
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| #3 How To Show Up & Think Bigger with DaJuan Johnson | 09 Jun 2021 | 00:44:48 | |
You’ll recognize DaJuan Johnson from hits like Narcos, Grey’s Anatomy, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and SEVEN seasons of Bosch (just to name a few!), I couldn’t think of anyone better to have a conversation all about confidence and thinking bigger! DaJuan is a coach who helps actors shift their mindset to find clarity, so they can push through uncertainty and take focused action to reach their dreams.
In today’s episode, Dajuan and I discuss what thinking bigger actually means and the actionable ways to develop a no-fail mindset. We discuss why it is crucial to step into this bigger mindset so you can show up and do your best work as an actor (or any type of creative!).
DaJuan exposes the lie of the billing hierarchy and how it prevents us from feeling like we’re not enough as artists. He breaks down the tough, internal desperation actors have that keeps us small and stops us from our full artistic capabilities.
At times, a creative career can feel like you’re on the outside looking in with very little validation – enter DaJuan who provides tons of reassurance while he exposes the uncomfortable truth of how your mindset gets in your way (or makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE!).
Despite DaJuan’s decorated credentials, he reminds all actors that he isn’t extraordinary. At the end of the day, the only thing he has that you might not have is just more tools in his toolbox. This episode is your chance to learn, grow, and gain the mindset and confidence you need to focus on what’s in your control and let go of the things that aren’t.
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
Watch the uncut behind-the-scenes video of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca
CONNECT WITH DAJUAN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thinkbiggercoaching/ www.thinkbiggercoaching.com –where actors can get their hands on my ultimate self-tape travel studio. DaJuan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dajuanjohnson?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
CONNECT WITH ME Instagram https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat/ FREE TRAINING www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com
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| #2 Ignite a Revolution In Filmmaking with Naomi McDougall Jones | 09 Jun 2021 | 01:07:02 | |
I have a creative crush on Naomi McDougall Jones. She’s just the kind of creative that Brian Breaks Character celebrates; she’s an award-winning filmmaker, actress, author, speaker, and diversity in film activist. In her viral Ted Talk What It’s Like to Be a Woman in Hollywood and follow up book The Wrong Kind of Women: Inside Our Revolution to Dismantle the Gods of Hollywood she outlines a four-point plan for a total representation revolution in Hollywood and shows us how we can be a vital part of the change we want to see.
Plus Naomi gives us a front row seat to how she makes her own projects happen: how to get feedback (that’s actually helpful), how to get meaningful meetings with producers, innovating distribution, pitching your project without wasting your time, and how her viral TED talk came to be. Naomi has had quite a journey in the world of film and is here to give us a peek into the difficulties women face in the industry, how to be creative and have your voice heard, adjusting your strategy when approaching systemic issues in the film industry. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the change that needs to happen in film and how our guest is tackling this lack of representation head on!
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
Watch the uncut behind-the-scenes video of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca
CONNECT WITH NAOMI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naomimj/ https://www.naomimcdougalljones.com/ https://www.ted.com/speakers/naomi_mcdougall_jones
CONNECT WITH ME Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat/ FREE TRAINING www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com
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| #1 Find Consistency In Your Hustle with Sam Valentine | 09 Jun 2021 | 00:57:48 | |
Welcome to the very first episode of Brian Breaks Character! To start this show off with a bang, I’ve invited the curiously honest and benevolent Sam Valentine on the show for a *completely confidential* coaching call. So naturally, I want all of my listeners to tune in for some key takeaways from our raw and open conversation about creative impact and making a buck while you do it! To set the stage, Sam is an LA-based actress, and host of the One Broke Actress podcast, a show that shares insightful tips that can only come from actors and actresses in the thick of their careers.
In today’s episode, I coach Sam on her current career roadblocks, including where she needs to concentrate her energy as we move out of the pandemic and back into a healthy hustle. She also shares tips on how she stays grateful as she navigates her goals with her acting career and podcast business.
During our coaching session, I asked her to expand on how she uses her podcast platform to honor where her audience is in their acting journey. Sam also shares how she realized that her podcast, One Broke Actress, gives her inherent value as a resource for others to learn the truth behind the life of a working actor (and actress) by asking questions and getting answers on the detailed corners of the world of film.
As a previously broke actress herself, Sam shines a spotlight on the fatigue that comes from multitasking and ways you can take control over the goals you set for yourself! We also chat about the resistance that comes up around pricing our work, the intricacies of creating multiple streams of income to support herself, and how she will best serve her audience.
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
Watch the uncut behind-the-scenes video of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca
CONNECT WITH SAM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onebrokeactress/ CONNECT WITH ME Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat/ FREE TRAINING www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free here: http://www.makeagentswantyou.com That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out and focus on the acting you were born to do. | |||
| Welcome to Brian Breaks Character | 26 May 2021 | 00:00:59 | |
The show where we slay the suffering artist myth so you can attract the right attention, get out of your own way, and become so aligned with your spiritual purpose that abundance in all its glorious forms finds you. Brian Breaks Character is your new favorite listen if you're done suffering for your art and second-guessing every step of your yellow brick road. | |||
| #123 Act From a Place of Power with Jo Kelly | 31 May 2023 | 00:37:31 | |
This one goes out to all the actors. Right now you might be feeling a little anxious, a little stressed because of the strike that's going on. So I'm replaying an episode that really dives into craft with one of my absolute favorite teachers, Jo Kelly.
I encourage you to listen to this mind-blowing chat (no, literally, we talked about neural pathways!). Jo Kelly is a true gift! **Full disclosure, this interview was taken from an IG Live because the conversation that unfolded was sooooo juicy. I simply had to make it into an episode of the podcast.** And... Jo has a gift just for Brian Breaks Character listeners. Click the link to get in on the free LIVE training that we talk about on the episode! https://www.brianbreakscharacter.com/reset
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character!
If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
CONNECT WITH JO https://www.instagram.com/tobeornottoact_jokelly/ Join Jo’s Free LIVE Masterclass https://www.brianbreakscharacter.com/reset/
Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490
Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca
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| #122 Rise of the Representation Whisperer 🗣 How 'Make Agents Want You' Changed the Game & Conquered the World | 24 May 2023 | 01:01:47 | |
Hey Listeners! My name is Emma and I'm taking over Brian's posts for today... 💅🏻 In case we haven't crossed paths yet, I'm the Client Success Manager on Brian's team. 👋🏻 To put it simply, I'm like a supportive cheerleader 📣 and a guidance counselor for all of Brian's clients. 👑 We're all about sharing and celebrating our clients' successes, big or small! (...or to put it more graphically, whenever you CAN use this emoji → 🎉). Guess what? March marked the THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of Make Agents Want You, the free masterclass that put Brian on the map! You've probably heard of it, right? 😎 It's helped over 8,000 actors worldwide find representation and become a sensation! 🎉🎉🎉 (ahem!) We simply couldn't let this milestone pass without a grand celebration – so, we put together a special episode where Brian spills the beans. You'll learn how this "little class that could" 🚂 (launched during the pandemic); what's new & improved after three years; how Brian's spiritual side played a key role in dreaming it all up (intriguing, right?); and get ready to *hear* Brian blush a little too! Join me in raising a virtual toast to the success of Make Agents Want You and all the actors who've benefited from it. 👉 It's been a wild three years and this is the origin story you don't want to miss! ⭐️ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
CONNECT WITH SHARON https://www.instagram.com/sharononscreen/ Website
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES #8 Sheila-Joon from full-on skeptic to bi-coastal success story #10 Sharon Got 35 Meetings for Representation with Zero Referrals https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp10 #55 Ignite Your JOY with Grey's Anatomy's Sarah Utterback https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp55 #59 How To Get Representation In A City Where You Don’t Live – Cellina Tells The Tale From Chicago https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp59 #64 Your Identity and Your Acting Career Are Your Birthright with Yvette Gonzalez https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp64 #78 How To Land Reps in London with Ditte Maria le-Fevre https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp78 #97 Steve Carell's TV Wife Laura Niemi Tells All https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp97 #109 Destination: Vancouver! Rachelle got 15 Agent Meetings... and 12 offers! https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp109 #119 Performance Capture & Transatlantic Representation with BAFTA Newcomer, Helen Day https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp119
Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490
Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca
Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training:
Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat
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| #121 Slay for Justice! How to Defend Drag with RuPaul’s Drag Race Star Peppermint | 17 May 2023 | 00:33:20 | |
🎙️ Today's podcast episode features the legendary Peppermint, and it's all about taking a stand. Brace yourself for a journey filled with activism and a whole lot of empowerment. ✊ Out Magazine named today’s guest as one of the most influential LGBTQ+ people of the year. 🤩 You might also know Peppermint from when she gained widespread recognition as the first out trans contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9. Then, Peppermint made history again as the first trans woman to originate a lead role in a Broadway musical. And, now, Peppermint can be seen in A Transparent Musical at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, which opens this weekend! 🎭🌟 (If you go on Sunday, May 21st, I'll see you there!) 🤗 Peppermint's impact extends way beyond her performances. She's a board member of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation 🌈 and the American Civil Liberties Union's 🤝, first-ever artist ambassador for trans justice. In this episode, we dive into the pressing issue of discriminatory legislation targeting drag performers. We explore the intersectional conversation around body autonomy, women's reproductive rights, same-sex marriage, and gender-affirming care. Peppermint's presence on this episode is an absolute gift. Her message of love, inclusion, and resilience will leave you feeling inspired and ready to sashay and slay for what you believe in. 💖💃 Through the end of May, Team BKP will match donations up to $2,500 made to the ACLU of Tennessee. If you’d like to show your support, please consider donating to the ACLU of Tennessee. Send me a DM to @briansaysthat on IG by May 31st with a screenshot of your receipt. Your contribution will support their work in defending civil liberties and equality for all. 🤝💙 So, grab your headphones and let's embrace activism and make our voices heard. Together, we can create positive change. 🥰 Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.
CONNECT WITH PEPPERMINT https://www.instagram.com/peppermint247/
DONATION MATCH ACLU of Tennessee
RESOURCES Black Queer Town Hall Podcast https://www.blackqueertownhall.org/bqth-podcast GLAAD Trans in the South
Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490
Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Videos On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca
Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat
Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/EP.+121+Peppermint+Transcript.pdf
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| #120 An Inside Look At Writing For Television with Nick Wootton | 10 May 2023 | 00:46:54 | |
Unless you've been living under a rock 🪨, you know that we are in a Writers’ Strike. 🪧 So, today I'm replaying an episode with Emmy Award winner, Nick Wooten. Nick is a TV writer 📺 and that's who we need to hear from right now. He’s worked on big shows like NYPD Blue, Law & Order and Stumptown, just to name a few. In this episode, Nick talks about being branded as a writer for network television and what it means to change the narrative of the creative work you do. He emphasizes the idea that expansion beyond the scope of work you've been recognized for requires taking action – and not just thinking about it. And Nick is such a generous person. He really lets us into his creative process. So think of this episode as one more way of showing up for the WGA right now and see what it is like to live a writer's life. But don't fool yourself. Go down to the end of the show notes to find some resources about how to further support the WGA ➡ Join us on the Picket Line so we can help these incredible writers who change the narrative of what it means to live in this country and in this world. And to all my writers out there, thank you. I send you a ton of support right now. 💗 I know this is uncomfortable. I also just want to give you the stamina you need to keep showing up in this fight and to fight for what is right. We stand with you. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. WGA RESOURCES Social Media Toolkit https://www.wgacontract2023.org/take-action/social-media-toolkit Picket Schedules and Locations https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations WGA STRIKE HUB https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub Support Queer TV Creatives https://www.autostraddle.com/queer-tv-creatives-share-how-you-can-support-the-writers-strike
CONNECT WITH NICK IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0941370/
Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490
Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca
Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training:
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