Your Path To Hollywood

Episode 41: How to stand out in your resume In today’s episode we are putting the spotlight on your resume. We are taking a closer look at how you present those acting jobs and special skills so you can stand out from the crowd. From imdb to your resume those actor credits are an important part of your career so let’s make sure they’re in order in today’s episode. By the time you finish listening,...

Episode 40: Headshots that stand out from the crowd In today’s episode we are looking at your Actor headshot. Find out how to how to work with your headshot photographer to get you the best photo. If you’ve already taken photos or are about to do your first headshots this episode will give you some great tips so you can get results with those headshots. By the time you finish listening, you’ll kno...

Episode 39: How to identify your personal brand Have you ever thought about your personal brand? In today’s episode we’re talking about what it is and how to identify your 'Actor personal brand’. If you’re a creative it’s time to understand your brand and how it can help you in your industry. By the time you finish listening, you’ll know: How to identify your personal brand How to use your as...

Episode 38: 3 Easy Ways To Practice Your American Accent You know you need to find time for your American Accent practice. From a vocal warmup to watching TV, learn 3 easy ways to practice your American Accent. When you’re busy it’s easy to forget or not have the time so…. By the time you finish listening, you’ll know: 3 easy ways to practice your American Accent How to multi task your practice Ho...

Episode 37: 10 Things I’ve Learned From Voiceover I’ve been a Voice Actor for the past 20 years and in that time I’ve learned a thing or two. Join me as I share with you the 10 things I’ve learned from voiceover Whether you’re a Voice Actor or not you will learn how to enhance your voice and your career for all facets of the industry from voiceover, on screen or on stage. By the time you finish li...

Episode 36: What it’s like to a Voiceover Actor with Becky Boxer Are you thinking about breaking into the Voiceover industry? Join me as I chat with Voice Actor, Becky Boxer about Voiceover auditions, voicing for Sims 3 and more! From being the voice of California Tourism to selling salad dressing to voicing Zombies, learn as Becky shares her experience living and working in L.A. By the time you f...

Episode 35: How to become a Voice Actor with Bob Bergen Have you ever wondered how to get started in voice acting? Voice Actor, Bob Bergen shares his top tips on the animation voice over industry and how to discover your character’s voice. From Porky the Pig to Star Wars, Bob has voiced a wide variety of memorable characters over his 40 years in the business. By the time you finish listening, you’...

Episode 34: Acting in Vancouver with Emma Cam In today’s episode, Emma Cam shares her journey moving to Vancouver to pursue her acting career. Learn how she booked a supporting role in Love on Harbor Island. You’ll also discover how to get representation with a Vancouver Talent agent. By the time you finish listening, you’ll know: What it’s like to work in the Vancouver Film/TV industry How Emma b...

Episode 33: Why thinking about the U.S. character from your point of view is preventing you from booking the role. When you do your American character analysis do you think about it from your point of view? Text analysis is an important part of identifying your character and I’ll be talking about how it can improve your chances of booking the role. If you’re ready to FINALLY book a role in the Ame...

Episode 32: Why mimicry is the worst way to learn the U.S. accent I bet you think mimicry is a great way to learn the American Accent? It’s great if you’re doing a voice match but otherwise it’s actually one of the worst ways to learn the American Accent. I’m breaking down why you should avoid mimicry AND how to learn instead. By the time you finish listening, you’ll know: The real meaning of mimi...

Episode 31: Why that accent class you took in acting school isn’t going to help you book the U.S. role. Have you ever considered why that accent class you took in acting school hasn’t helped you to actually book a U.S. role? Today I am sharing with you the #1 thing that’s wrong with American Accent training and why I like to think about the American Accent differently. From phonetics to the Genera...

Episode 30:  What it’s like to build a career in LA Wondering what it’s really like to be an Actor in LA? Join me as I uncover some of the top audition and acting tips with Director, Michael Matthews and Producer, Todd Milliner. They’re also going to share with us what it’s like to be a power couple in LA. By the time you finish listening, you’ll know: The best acting and audition tips from Michae...

Episode 29: How to avoid accent overwhelm Have you ever felt American accent overwhelm? Listen as I teach you how to do your American Accent practice with ease. Learn how to pronounce, prep and place the U.S. accent so you’re ready for that next audition. By the time you finish listening, you’ll know: What is accent overwhelm How to practice without getting overwhelmed Effective strategies to prac...

Episode 28: Casting Spotlight on Chicken and Chips Casting  Today I am shining the spotlight on Chicken and Chips Casting.  Listen as Casting Director’s Stephanie Pringle and Alison Fowler give us the inside tips on the casting process.  Learn the do’s and don’ts for your next audition so you can book the role!  By the time you finish listening, you’ll know: The vision behind Chicken and Chips Cas...

Episode 27: How to master slating your name  Have you ever wondered how to pronounce your name for the U.S.  self-tape audition?  Learn my top tips so you can feel confident when auditioning in the American Accent.  Get the inside scoop on how to interview with confidence and ease. By the time you finish listening, you’ll know: To slate or not to slate in your natural accent  How to pronounce your...

Episode 26: How to shine in an interview with Kathryn Eisman In today’s episode I am speaking with 2 time Emmy nominated, Kathryn Eisman. From best selling author to becoming NBC’s youngest News Broadcaster, Kathryn is sharing her best tips on how to shine in an interview. Get the inside scoop on how to interview  with confidence and ease. By the time you finish listening, you’ll know: How Kathryn...

Episode 25: Why Clubhouse is the best way to practice your American Accent Have you heard of the app, Clubhouse? In today’s episode I am sharing why Clubhouse is the best way to practice your American Accent. If you’re an Actor you will learn how you can easily connect with Agents, Managers & Casting Directors.  By the time you finish listening, you’ll know: The benefits of joining Clubhouse H...

Episode 24: Talent Manager Spotlight on Katt Arcos  Today I am shining the spotlight on U.S. Talent Manager, Katt Arcos of Arcos Management.  She’s going to share with us what she’s looking for in new talent and tell us why Clubhouse is the best place for Actors to be right now.  From Latina Actors to German Actors, her roster of talent is very diverse and her mission to support and guide a divers...

Episode 23: How to think like an All American Actorpreneur You’re an Actor but do you treat your acting like a business? Listen as I share my tips on how to become an Actorpreneur. In today’s episode I break down what to do in between ‘the audition’ so you can focus on the business side of acting. By the time you finish listening, you’ll know: The biggest mistake most Actors make when it comes to...

Episode 22: Actor Spotlight on Mike Nelson Today’s Actor spotlight is on Mike Nelson who has booked over 70 commercials. Listen as Mike talks all about his acting career from working in commercials to his recurring role on a hit TV series.   You’ll also hear how sketch comedy helped in his auditions and bookings. By the time you finish listening, you’ll know: How Mike Nelson consistently books com...

Episode 21: The best acting schools in the U.S. Did you know that you can learn from some of the best acting schools in the U.S. without leaving your home? From Lee Strasberg to improv, I’m breaking down the top places to learn from the pro’s online. In today’s episode I am sharing with you some of the best place to train online in a variety of different styles. By the time you finish listening, y...

Episode 20: Why everyone should take an improv class with Brian Palermo Did you know that improv is one of the best things you can do to master the American accent? Listen to today’s podcast as my guest, Brian Palermo talks about the benefits of improvisation. Learn from one of the Master teachers at The Groundlings in this special podcast episode. By the time you finish listening, you’ll know: Ho...

Episode 19: Why you don’t need to have a good ear to master the American Accent If you’re an International Actor, do you think you need to have a good ear to master the American Accent?  Listen to today’s podcast to learn why you do not need a good ear to master the American accent and why thinking this way is holding you back.   Instead, learn what will really help you master the American accent....

Episode 18: Behind the Scenes with Executive Producer Matt Groesh In this week's episode I'm talking with Executive Producer, Matt Groesch.  He’ll be taking us behind the scenes of his new TV series on Peacock TV, One Of Us Is Lying.   Learn all about how the casting process works and what it’s like to be on set of a new show. By the time you finish listening, you’ll find out: How Matt G...

Episode 17: Actor Spotlight: Marianly Tejada Today I am talking with Marianly Tejada. She’ s starring in Peacock TV’s new series, One Of Us Is Lying. She’s sharing with us her acting journey and giving us the inside scoop into her new series that’s filming soon! By the time you finish listening, you’ll find out: How Marianly Tejada started her acting career in NYC How Marianly Tejada mastered the...