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It's a little TOO easy to focus on the negatives in our acting careers...And when we focus on the negatives, we find more of them. And more... So let's switch that. I'm sharing three crazy stories that are so crazy they feel like magic. By listening to these stories, you're giving yourself a better chance of expecting better things to happen to you. Which - you deserve. It's all on episode #55 on...

WARNING FOR ACTORS: Don't do this. Please don't. Like, for real. It's toxic. You'll regret it. It never feels good. ...but sometimes, despite knowing alllllll of this…. we'll do it anyway. It's okay. Don't beat yourself up.. As someone who studies hours upon hours of self care principles- I still do it. In fact - I did it last week. Today's podcast covers what this toxic thing is, plus a crucial e...

We celebrated my birthday. We celebrated St. Patrick's Day. It's time to celebrate Women's History month. Looking at the list of mentors in my life - a lot of them are women. Here are three who have helped me immensely, plus three things you're going to want to write down to remember the next time you're super stressed :) It's all on episode #53 of the Tony Rossi Show.   Wanna chat with me for fre...

Everybody….DRINK! "....um, do I have to?" No. "But - I want to! Is that okay?" If you're 21 - yes. "Actually….I feel guilty. Is it wrong that I enjoy drinking?"   As someone who didn't start drinking until college (listen to the episode to find out when in college this was) - I have a lot of thoughts on this topic. At the end of last year, I took a three month break from drinking. I discovered a f...

It's my birthday! I did a special edition, live on facebook and instagram, all about how I'm not where I thought I'd be at this point in my life…. I love setting goals. I bet you do too. But what happens when we don't hit them by the time we thought we should?? I get reeeeeeally vulnerable with some #notperfect stories this episode and share what didn't happen for me - plus some perspectives for y...

Have you ever felt like you weren't as far as you should be in your acting career? While I always catch myself doing this to a certain degree, I remember it being really bad three years ago…. I was watching the 2016 Tony Awards. And I saw someone I knew. (In Hamilton….) CUE THE NEGATIVE THOUGHTS… What's wrong with me? Why am I not getting results?? But you don't need to know someone in Hamilton to...

It's hard enough when you're having a go-through and everything sucks. It's extra hard when that go-through overstays its welcome. It's like winter in Chicago: November is meh. December is extra meh (easier with Christmas). January is rough. February…..we  Google rent prices in Atlanta. I'm in the midst of a go-through - and it's HARDER with the cold weather ;) This week I'll share with you exactl...

Not getting the results you want in your acting career? I can relate. In more ways than just acting. On this Valentine's Day, I want to share a message of love. More specifically, times when I didn't receive love. When I reeeeeeally wanted it…. ...and yet - my story, as #notperfect as it is - still has a happy ending. Even as a single guy.  Listen to the full episode and I'll share with you some m...

You have high standards….yes? And you're great at setting big goals. But like….do you ever find yourself waiting to be happier until you've achieved something external? "Once I quit my day job, I'll be a lot happier." "I just need to book a national commercial. I'll be happier then." "Now if I could just find a girlfriend - oh man, then I'd be happy….." Sure. All of these things would make you hap...

Need I say more? Some backstory: Five years ago, I experienced my first polar vortex. I was also going through a rough time at work. Between the two, I felt pretty defeated... Not. This. Year. I'm five years into my personal development journey. I've learned a few things that help me stay positive during not-so-positive times (aka....when it's stupid cold outside....) We'll talk strategies to stay...

I thought I was going to that dark place again…. I was at a day job. There were tons of people. I started getting stressed. And cranky. And mad. And WHY do I still work these jobs again?? And, and, and….. "….STOP." That was the the voice that came to me when I was about to really go down the negative chatter rabbit hole. Whether you're in at a day job, got sucked into a place you don't want to go,...

When it comes to meditation, you probably fall into one of three categories…. You love it . You know it's good for you. You do it everyday. You hate it : You either hate sitting still, or you can do it, but it's not enjoyable for you. So you don't do it. You want to love it : You know it's good for you. You've heard it's done wonders for others. But…..you just haven't found a way that makes you do...

You know that feeling when others are making a mess, and yet  you  are the one cleaning it up? If they're under the age of five....usually you'll let that slide. (Maybe.)  But otherwise, it's easy to let it drain your energy. You know, that energy you NEED to get through the day... This week, I'm sharing a personal challenge (which I juuuuuust learned I don't enjoy sharing publically), plus some t...

More results. Less effort. If this sounds like a scam - you're my people. But this week's episode isn't about a quick fix. It's about a BETTER way of working. Kind of like the phrase, "work smarter, not harder." We're about to dive deeeeeep into HOW to work smarter - specifically for all of you artists. Our guest today is Wendy Braun. Wendy Braun is an accomplished actress, success breakthrough ex...

I spent the holidays alone.  And it taught me a BIG lesson - one that I probably wouldn't have learned otherwise. What this week's episode entails:  A breakdown of how I handle challenging moments  A focus on focusing on what's in our control Why we find more of what we're looking for (good or bad) My biggest wish for you in 2019   Notes and things…   The #NotPerfect Family : The #notperfect Famil...

It's almost the holidays.... Which means the inevitable question is about to pop up:  "So….how's that acting thing going?" We love our families. We don't always love talking to them. Or maybe you DO love talking to your family because they're supportive….but what about your coworkers who want to know... "So what have I seen you in before?" This episode, I'll dissect:  Why we get asked these questi...

I got the worst news at the worst possible time. I wanted to scream. Right there, in the doctor's office. This week, I'll walk you through what happened, step by step. Then I'll share three takeaways to help you the next time you're in a shitty situation...and hopefully it'll make it less shitty. Notes and things…   The #NotPerfect Family : The #notperfect Family gets you on the phone with me and...

IT'S CHRISTMAS! The thing about the holidays is that everybody seems to be happy. But what if you're not? What if you had high expectations and things didn't go as planned? Or what if this year you're just not feeling it? This week I'm going to share with you a personal story about one holiday that didn't go as well as I hope. I'm also going to go into my morning routine and a process that really...

You have big goals. You obviously want these goals to happen. BUT - are you actually the type of person who believes that this is possible? Like, do you really and truly believe that money is abundant and that YOU can make it? Like, a loooot of it? Because you can. And you should. Buuuuut...you're not going to with the mindset you have right now (Sorry, sorry...) Let me share a few examples. It's...

Have you ever wondered….   "Why is this taking so long for me to achieve?" "Why is that person having so much more success than me?" "What is wrong with me? This seems to be working for everyone else but me…."   If so - you're my people. This week I share a special raw, unedited episode about a professional setback I had during a very rough week. If you've experienced that "why me?" and "what's wr...

There's a lot of us who want and deserve a different life than the one we're getting. And what kills me is that many of us aren't taking action to make that life happen.  This week is pure tough love, plus motivation. It's followed by three action steps you can take toward reaching that life.   Notes and things… The #NotPerfect Family : The #notperfect Family gets you on the phone with me and the...

Ross Grant is #notperfect. He'll always admit that part. But what he's especially vulnerable is how he spent his early 20s - drinking, going into work hungover, and hoping one day he'd just "make it" as an actor…. Fast forward to today: The guy runs an online acting community called Act on This TV with TON of hours of interviews with actors, agents, casting directors, and other receognizable names...

The Red Sox Won It All….. ….I still wasn't satisfied. On Sunday night, I learned the hard way something reeeeeeallly important to remember - even after your favorite sports team wins it all. Notes and things…   The #NotPerfect Family : The #notperfect Family gets you on the phone with me and the rest of my #notperfect-ers twice a month. You'll get exclusive content just for being in the group, plu...

I used to think being excellent was a good thing.  And then I read  The Big Leap  by Gay Hendrix.  All I'm saying is we need to raise our standards - even higher than we think.  This week's podcast is going to give you a taste of the #NotPerfect Family, as you'll hear a clip from a call where I told group members why  not  live in your "zone of excellence."    Notes and things... The #NotPerfect F...

  I think sometimes we think the world is out to get us.  Which is silly. Y'all - the world only hates us if we tell ourselves that story, then look for evidence for it to be true. Say it with me: It's. Not. True. What is true is that there's a lot of people in the world who truly want to connect with us. The trick? We have to let  them connect with us. Unfortunately, many of us have a wall up tha...