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The Global Actor | Motivational Business Strategy for Actors + Multi-Hyphenate Creatives

Elise Arsenault

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Frequency: 1 episode/19d. Total Eps: 36

Are you done with Fear and Overwhelm running your acting career? If the answer is ‘YES’ then you’re in the right place. Welcome to The Global Actor Podcast!

Every other week, join award-winning actor, coach and entrepreneur Elise Arsenault as she shares lessons learned, innovative conversations and offers fresh strategies to help you finally experience more freedom and flow in your creative business.

How do I negotiate higher rates? Why might an actor consider adding Audiobook Narration to their career? How can I add a new creative stream without losing momentum in my acting career?

Elise will explore answers to these questions and so much more

So hit play and let’s get into it!

Connect with Elise at www.theglobalactor.com + join the conversation happening on Instagram @theglobalactor

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Trailer for The Global Actor Podcast

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 • Duration 01:39

Welcome to the Global Actor podcast! Are you tired of fear and overwhelm holding back your acting career? Join award-winning actor, coach, and entrepreneur Elise Arsenault as she shares valuable lessons, innovative conversations with inspiring guests, and fresh strategies for your creative business. Elise has helped countless actors and multi-hyphenate creatives build thriving, six-figure careers. Tune in bi-weekly to discover how you can live where you want, work when you want, and reach your highest potential.

Don't forget to subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode.

Tuning in before September 9? You’re invited to join our VIP Podcast Launch Team for exclusive perks! Visit theglobalactor.com/podcast to join. Now, let's get started!

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Adding Audiobook Narration To Your Portfolio Career

Season 1 · Episode 2

Thursday, September 5, 2024 • Duration 32:31

Let’s dive into a career pivot that had the greatest impact on my journey— discovering audiobook narration. If you find yourself hustling waiting tables, driving uber or working other non-creative jobs that suck your energy and leave you feeling exhausted… there is another way, and this episode is for YOU!

We'll explore the powerful practice of checking in with yourself and your business, and discuss how moving into audiobook narration can provide both creative fulfillment and financial stability. I'll share my personal story of transitioning from theatre roles to becoming a sought-after audiobook narrator, highlighting actionable strategies that led me to book over 175 audiobooks.

You'll learn why audiobook narration leverages your acting skills, how it can position you as an industry leader without needing an agent, and why it's a brilliant way for union actors to reap SAG-AFTRA benefits.

Plus, discover how building repeatable systems in this niche can offer you the flexibility and independence to thrive.

If you’re ready to take the plunge into audiobook narration, you’re in for actionable insights and a special invitation to my free live class, "Narrate Your Way to Abundance." Let’s dive in!

You’re invited to my free LIVE class I’m teaching September 17, 19 and 21st. It’s called NARRATE YOUR WAY TO ABUNDANCE and it’s the final timethis training will be offered LIVE in 2024. In this class I dive deep into why Audiobook Narration is THE perfect creative, flexible income stream to add to your portfolio Career and I’ll teach you 3 tools you need to start working with publishers.

WORKING WITH PUBLISHERS is the key to sustainable success in audiobooks.

So head on over to audiobookadventure.com/class to sign up and I’ll see you in CLASS!

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A Career That Exceeds Expectations w/ Angel Pean

Season 1 · Episode 3

Friday, September 6, 2024 • Duration 59:44

Welcome to another empowering episode of The Global Actor podcast!

Ready to meet my first guest?!

Angel Pean is an alum of The Great Audiobook Adventure™ and her story of embracing change in pursuit of her creative dreams includes a move to a new city, reconnecting with her childhood love of reading AND creating new systems to support a career that now Exceeds her Expectations. Woot!

Angel Pean is making waves in Atlanta's creative scene. Tune in as we explore the vital importance of rest for creatives, the journey of raising one's rates, and the fulfillment found in aligning projects with personal passions.

From her NYC film and TV background to adding audiobook narration to her portfolio career, Angel shares candid reflections on overcoming imposter syndrome as well as her evolving role as a leader and mentor in the industry. With over 100 titles under her belt and an exciting catalogue that spans YA fiction, historical narratives, and dystopian Sci-Fi, Angel's story is one of unexpected yet fulfilling growth. Get ready for an inspiring discussion full of practical advice, personal insights, and a deep dive into the multi-hyphenate world of today's Global Actor.

Get ready for a #VirgoSeason Special!

Here are key moments in the discussion:

00:00 Moved to Atlanta, expanded career opportunities, success.

04:22 Unexpected journey led to realistic, audacious dreams.

08:20 Virgo tendencies, pressure, passion, growth, business shift.

13:12 Embracing technology to improve scheduling and organization..

16:11 Embrace change, seek help, succeed as an artist

21:51 Acting business essential for creative success and growth.

24:27 Narrating journey from starting to current success.

28:51 Embracing natural ebbs in creative career cycles.

Is The 9-5 Dying? How To Future Proof Your Career

Season 1 · Episode 4

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 • Duration 25:12

What does Reid Hoffman's (co-founder of LinkedIn) prediction that the classic 9 to 5 job is dying and may be extinct by 2034 mean for your creative career, if anything?

Whether you currently have a safety job, or you’ve always pieced together various gigs to support your creative journey, this episode is packed with insights for you.

Discover how to:

💲 Diversify your income with multiple revenue streams

✅ Work smarter, not harder, in your creative pursuits

🌟 Niche down and build sustainable systems for ongoing success

Embracing being a small business owner can place you ahead in the game, no matter what the future holds for traditional employment.

Plus, this week only, I'm offering my free class "Narrate Your Way to Abundance" where I'll get you started building out your audiobook narration creative income stream!

Choose best date for you Sept 17, 19 or 21.

Full details at:

www.audiobookadventure.com/class

Let's embrace this change together and set yourself up for a prosperous creative career!

Please follow/subscribe, leave a review.

And to take implement today's episode in your own creative career, answer the following question and tag us on social @theglobalactor on IG or https://www.linkedin.com/in/elise-arsenault/ on LinkedIn:

What comes up for me when I think about myself as the leader of a small business?

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Are You Running A Viable Business?

Season 1 · Episode 5

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 • Duration 34:51

How do you know if you’re running a viable creative business or funding an expensive hobby?

In this episode, we challenge the idea of ‘playing small’, explore some simply savvy metrics to identify where your business falls, and brainstorm some creative ideas to diversify your creative business revenue streams.

Viable Businesses:

✅ Have a Clear Mission and provides solutions

✅ Have a savings plan and financial support for unexpected events to manage risk.

✅ Are profitable to the point where they can pay their owners, invest in support and contractors as needed, and give the owner the ability to pay both personal and business taxes.

Join us as we explore these and other ideas in this week’s episode of The Global Actor Podcast.

Want to engage with Elise and a community of other empowered Multi-hyphenate creatives? Join The Global Actor Celebration and Intention Event to celebrate what’s working in your creative career and set an intention for the next 30 days. It is scientifically proven that what you focus on grows. That’s why each month we gather together as an empowered community manifest more success. Join us for this month’s Celebration and Intention Event at bit.ly/GlobalActorCelebrations

Other Resources mentioned in this episode:

Playing Small The Actor’s Guide to Becoming a Booking Magnet By Christine Horn

Profit First By Mike Michalowicz

Embracing Artistic Passion with Business Savvy w/ Nicky Endres

Season 1 · Episode 8

Thursday, December 5, 2024 • Duration 01:03:05

Whether you’re a tv/film actor, audiobook narrator, or another kind of creative artist, today’s episode is for those wanting to embrace working creatively full-time.

Guest Nicky Endres (she/they) is an LA based Actor, Comic, Voice Artist, and award-winning Narrator. Things completely changed for Nicky when during the pandemic she was introduced to Audiobook Narration.

Embracing tools and experience gained from The Great Audiobook Adventure™ and Momentum Club, in combination with their clear values and intention, Nicky now makes a full-time living as an artist, is the CEO of her incorporated business, and shares her Asian-American Non-Binary Transfeminine Queer perspective in projects that are values aligned, like Netflix’s One Day at a Time, Squid Games and dozens of audiobooks she’s narrated for the Big 5 and other major publishers.

In this episode we chat:

🎙️ What it was like on the set of One Day at a Time and how the entire team from showrunner to #1 on the call sheet set up a safe space - creative leaders lean in to hear how to lead a set or any production or space with intention

🎙️ The power that martial arts have had on Nicky’s discovery of values

🎙️ A Midwest ethic - how it helped Nicky at first, but then became an obstacle in Nicky’s artistic evolution

Join us to rethink what it means to be an independent full-time artist.

Stream the episode now! 🎧

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Connect with Nicky:

Instagram @MxNickyE

Recent Audiobook Release from Tantor:

Am I Trans Enough

Turning Cancer Into Power w/ Krystal Hammond

Season 1 · Episode 7

Thursday, November 7, 2024 • Duration 01:02:02

Ever felt like life was slipping away from you?

This episode of The Global Actor Podcast we dive into the inspiring life of Krystal Hammond, a trailblazing non-binary queer creative, cancer survivor, and acclaimed audiobook narrator. From reflections on mortality to finding empowerment through storytelling, Krystal shares a journey marked by resilience, courage, humor, and an unyielding passion for creativity.

Listen in as we discuss the topics of:

🔥 Embracing Mortality - Krystal's poignant reflections post-cancer

🔥 Finding Freedom and Success - Key insights into building a fulfilling creative career

🔥 Inspiring Projects - an inside look at "Shadow Hills Academy" and more

We also explore transformational themes like

✅ Living Without Fear - Learn from Krystal's mantra of "YOLO and F' it"

✅ Prioritizing Well-Being - Shifting mantras from "muscle through" to the kinder "self-care". And

✅ Taking Risks - Embrace failure as part of the path to success

Join us for a dose of profound inspiration and transformative wisdom. Ready to turn your challenges into power? Tune in and let Elise and Krystal inspire you to do it.

Celebrate and subscribe at The Global Actor Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Audible, or Spotify for more stories that uplift and empower. Let's live fully and find our voice in every chapter of our lives.

Links:

krystalhammond.com

TikTok: @KMHammon

Shadow Hills Academy

The Secret to Good Sound

Season 1 · Episode 6

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 • Duration 52:46

Welcome back to The Global Actor podcast w/ Elise Arsenault!

Joining us today is producer, director, musician, and post production mastering engineer, Justin Mara. In this episode we’ll debunk some common myths about microphones, home studios, and digital audio workstations (DAWs) AND Justin's will make his case for why a quiet, non-reflective space is the secret to good sound.

The tech side of the audiobook/vo industry can be a little like learning a new language for both newcomers and professionals. Justin gives practical advice for setting up a home studio on any budget, PLUS he shares what he considers the most valuable part of the transformative journey offered by our signature course [The Great Audiobook Adventure] designed to elevate both new and seasoned narrators alike. The answer may surprise you!

Justin shares his exciting personal projects, including his band, "Survivors of the Kraken," and the parallels between teaching and sound engineering.

Whether you're an aspiring narrator or a seasoned actor looking to enhance your audio skills, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Get ready to unlock the secrets to achieving stellar sound quality in your home studio. Let's get started!

Links:

Free Class Narrate your Way to Abundance, an introduction to the Great audiobook Adventure. It's the final time I'm offering this training in 2024. So if you've ever thought about getting into audiobooks NOW is the time. Head over to audiobookadventure.com/class to sign up and I'll see you in class See you there

Justin's Links:

Survivors Of The Kraken

GEEKING OUT w/ Shades and Sketch

@treecavestudio

A Human In Progress w/ Dominique Franceschi

Season 1 · Episode 9

Friday, December 20, 2024 • Duration 01:03:07

Do you struggle with the need to get things “right”?

In this episode we explore the journey of letting go of perfectionism and embracing authenticity with guest, award-winning narrator & “human in progress” Dominique Franceschi (or just “Dom”).

Whether you're a seasoned performer, creative business owner or just starting out, this episode will help you embrace the idea of being "a human in progress" and offer insight into finding balance in your creative career.

Key Topics:

How Dom transitioned from perfectionism to an “in progress” mindset to alleviate pressure and welcome mistakes.
The benefits of separating business and creative aspects of your career, inspired by Dominique’s experience with Momentum Club.
The importance of embracing authenticity and the power of maintaining cultural and linguistic identities in your work.
Overcoming stereotypes in casting and promoting authentic representation in the industry.

Plus, catch our Lightning Round with fun insights into Dom’s favorite things and hobbies!

🔗 Engage with topics like:

Authentic casting practices
Sustainable creative career development
The role of community and mentorship in artistic growth

You Can Follow Dominique on Instagram @domfranceschi

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