Ground Up with Natalee

WELCOME BACK! You won't want to miss an OUNCE of this episode ya'll!! Josh has booked MULTIPLE national commercials but not only that he works in commercial casting and has SO many behind the scene nuggets for actors. SEND this to someone you loveeeee! Connect with Ground Up with Natalee: Josh's IG: http://instagram.com/thejoshuarodri/ NATALEE’S IG: ⁠@nataleelinez⁠ ⁠https://www.instagr...

WELCOME BACK! Hey Hey, it's me Nat. In this episode I share my audition story for my latest Series regular booking on CIA! How many auditions it took, my process, when I found out, moving to NYC and so many more goodies! I hope you enjoy this episode. Follow the pod!! Ground Up w Nat on Instagram FREE DOWNLOADS: Self-Tape Checklist & Tools UNCOVER your type to pitch to agents/managers Self...

This week we have the lovely and iconic Chermi Leigh gracing us with her presence on Ground Up!! She shares with us exactly what it's like to be a FULL time voice over actor, where and how she records all of her auditions, TIPS on how you can create an incredible voice over acting reel today and so much more. Connect with Ground Up with Natalee: Cherami's IG:https://www.instagram.com/clkst...

After going on  hundreds of auditions  and interviewing some of the top  casting directors  on my podcast, I’ve learned what really goes on behind the table. In this episode, I break down whether  casting director workshops  are actually worth your time, share the  golden piece of advice  I got from the CD who cast me in  Raising Kanan , and explain why understanding your  type  is one of the most...

You may know her from Fear Of The Walking Dead or I don't know maybe the ICONIC Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Holly Currant walks us through her journey of moving from NYC to LA to pursue a career in TV & Film, from only knowing theatre. She worked her way up through working as a reader in casting director offices, moved to LA only feel out of alignment with her agent whom she had to let go of. Lo...

Hey Ground Uppers! Natalee here. This episode came from a TikTok I made that popped off with questions, comments, and even some concerns (from agents). So how often, as actors, should we be connecting with our reps? What are some tried and true ways you can connect with your reps? I talk about it all in this Chat with Nat episode. I hope you enjoy!! Please rate and review the pod <3 I record th...

WELCOME BACK! so much goodness for you in this episode. Enjoy your pod-walk! What hasn't she been on? Sibongile Mlambo takes us through her journey from growing up in Zimbabwe, Moving to South Africa, coming to the states and booking massive network television jobs. She shares her audition story and experience on Freeform’s Siren,  Roswell New Mexico, and Raising Kanan. She talks about the grit an...

WELCOME BACK! I've missed you guys. In this episode I'll share a little bit about what I have been up to acting wise in the last year, how I feel the industry has shifted for us, and how things could actually start to be looking up for us as actors! NEW EPISODE EVERY WEDNESDAY. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify and Youtube. Also follow us on Instagram: @groundu...

OMG, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the one and only Joe Gatto. This is Joe Gatto’s story From the Ground Up! From how him and the boys started Impractical Jokers, gaining confidence through the support and creativity of others, how and why he decided to venture onto his own.  The importance of collaboration and reaching your full potential through creating momentum for yourself.  This ep...

Ya’ll are in for an incredible episode today! Anna and I have similar ground up stories. This girl is  HUSTLER and has truly earned her latest accolade as the cool sidekick alongside Scarlet Johanson in their latest film “Fly Me To The Moon”. Fly Me To The Moon is available for purchase on demand and on Youtube. Anna shares her journey every step of the way from being with 5 different managers and...

Welcome BACK to another exciting episode of Ground Up with Natalee! In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Los Angeles-based casting director, Lisa London, whose incredible work includes casting the iconic hit show Hannah Montana, along with numerous other TV shows and films that have shaped pop culture. Lisa opens up about the realities of casting—from the often misunderstood casting proc...

Welcome BACK to another Chat with Nat! In this week's episode I break down the 5 steps I think you should take if you feel like you have NOT been booking and some healthy habits that can get you back on track. This episode is full of juicy bits!! If you enjoyed the episode please send it to a friend! Connect with Ground Up with Natalee: NATALEE’S IG: ⁠@nataleelinez⁠ PODCAST INSTAGRAM: @groundupwit...

Welcome back to another episode! This one is for my ladies. I sit down with expert dietitian Lauren Papanaos and ask her all of my burning questions about how to keep our bodies in the healthiest shape. We talk about PCOS, Hormone Testing, BAD cramps and foods you can eat to stave them off, Integrative fertility,  the 5 essential strategies for healing through functional nutrition, Insulin Spiking...

If you feel like the odds are against you and you just CAN’T book, listen to this episode. In this episode I share EXACTLY how many auditions i have been on since January 1st, How many i’ve booked, and i even share how i booked the lead in my latest movie on Tubi! I talk about what it’s like to be recurring on multiple different shows. I share the amount of call-backs and director sessions I've ha...

Episode 30: I sit down with Adeline Rudolph, who stars in some of your favorite shows and movies. Adeline started by booking her FIRST ever in room audition with her role as Agatha Night on Netflix's The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. She continued to make waves in the industry with her performances in Riverdale and Resident Evil. Now, she’s taking on a new and exciting challenge as Kitana in the...

In this episode, I sit down with expert life coach Melissa Myer to uncover the best habits and practices for discovering your purpose. Melissa dives deep into how to find your dream career and provides actionable steps to get your life back on track. As a special twist, Melissa is also my best friend, so she shares numerous stories about me, including the memorable time I took a red wagon to Centr...

Danielle shares openly about her journey into booking her breakout role in The Originals, healthy habits that she's cultivated when she is unemployed, how she networks in her career, and what she has been up to lately! Connect with Ground Up with Natalee: FOLLOW: Danielle NATALEE’S IG: @nataleelinez FOLLOW THE POD: @groundupwithnat Watch the full episodes on Youtube: https://youtu.be/c-NRsj92MAA?s...

CWN: Chat with Nat WELCOME BACK! This episode is all about CONFIDENCE. I truly believe that confidence is the KEY to so much success in your life. That includes career, personal development, and relationships. I believe confidence can help you manifest so much in your life. This episode is about how to cultivate true inner self-worth . Which shines through you and helps you manifest your dream car...

Sarunus is known for his hit roles on HBO's Insecure , Freeform's Good Trouble , and his TWO new shows Apple TV +'s Presumed Innocent (which I am 3 episodes deep in and OBSESSED with), and Hulu's new mini series, Clipped. Damn! This guy WORKS. But, in true Ground Up fashion, it hasn't always been this way. How he made the jump into acting, his crazy audition story for Insecure, and the trials and...

CWN (CHAT WITH NAT) is BACK. Have you ever felt completely unmotivated and wondered if it’s okay to feel that way? You're not alone. For the past three weeks, I've been in a funk. In this episode I share what I have been going through personally over the past month. Feeling in a funk with a lack of motivation! I share 5 of my favorite, tried and true, healthy habits that ALWAYS help get me out of...

Ready to be inspired? Listen to Jordan Agajanian's Ground Up story. Join us as we sit down with Jordan who shares her story of landing her dream job in a fiercely competitive industry - Motorsports. Discover the courage it took, the strategic steps she followed, and how you can do it too. In this episode, Jordan chats about the secrets behind her explosive social media growth, skyrocketing from 1,...

In this Ground Up with Nat episode, we sit down with Felice Chan, a distinguished Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner and acupuncturist based in Los Angeles. Felice shares her insights into how our bodies can heal naturally through the power of chi and energy flow. She explains the foundational principles of TCM, emphasizing how understanding the energy areas within our bodies can lead...

Shannon Sturges, the renowned on-set acting coach for Hollywood's finest and owner of Speiser Sturges, an acting studio in Los Angeles joins me on the pod. Shannon and I talk about character work, breaking down auditions, and standing out amongst the THOUSANDS of other people auditioning for the same role. 🔍 What You'll Learn: Character Work: Master the art of building believable and compelling c...

Priscilla Quintana is best known for her role on Based on a True Story on Peacock and her role as Isabella on Freeform's hit show Good Trouble. In this episode she shares her audition story for what landed her the role on Good Trouble. We talk about being actors in the modern age and auditioning through self-tapes and zoom call backs . We share our ideals in regard to social media in the modern ce...

Natalee starts by sharing how she came up with the idea for her business MAGIC , the steps she took to get the business going, and 4 ways you can start your own business today. She explains how social media makes her feel absolutely drained and why you should create your business before taking it to social media. This episode is filled with inspiration and nuggets on how to start a small business...