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On this episode of Brian Breaks Character, I sat down with the powers that be from Casting Networks (again!), Katie O'Connor, Enterprise Sales Manager (West Coast)

In this episode, we've got a surprise for all you actors out there! Spotlight's Customer Success Manager, David Flynn, joins me to reveal why every actor who wants to work in the UK and beyond (no matter where you're from) should be on this global casting platform. Here are three key takeaways:

We've got something special for you in this pop-up episode of Brian Breaks Character. You know, I couldn't stay silent with the strikes that are still going on.

Happy Pride!

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. And... She is now a 7x guest on Brian Breaks Character, so you know I trust her! Jo joins me to drop some incredible truth bombs about: The mistakes actors are making What gets in your way How to truly embody the freedom and instinct you want when you're acting (sounds like a dream, right?) 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 Instagram 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   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.+73+-+Jo+Kelly+.pdf

Hey Listeners! My name is Emma and I'm taking over Brian's posts for today...

Unless you've been living under a rock

Ready to unleash the creative storytelling activist inside you?

Real Actor's Lab's Sarah Gaboury asked me to come on her IG Live to tell her students how to find managers and agents and the conversation that unfolded was sooooo juicy, I simply had to make it into an episode of the podcast. 

So I'm going to guess you've noticed that we've been talking a lot about writing and content creation here on the podcast lately. So it's the perfect time to bring back this episode with Emily Grace. If you are a writer and an actor and you're trying to propel your career forward with content that you're creating on your own, there are a lot of traps that you can fall into where you waste time, energy and money with making stuff that won't actually propel your career forward. So this replay is a cautionary tale… I'm just gonna come out and say it, – DO NOT WRITE YOUR OWN CONTENT… Well, not until you listen to this episode! Because even though you've got the best of intentions, chances are you'll make a rookie mistake: You won't write the right character to showcase you & your talents.  I hear you thinking: "Ummmmm, excuse me, Brian! I know a thing or two about scripts, I'm an actor, I look at them all day."  That right there is the very reason you'll make this mistake. Today's guest Emily Grace walks us through creating content from the lightbulb moment to breaking the process down into small, actionable steps. No, like for real... She really realllllllly breaks it down so that it doesn't feel overwhelming!  Plus she teaches us a reliable, failsafe hack to ensure you write stories that actually highlight your talent and attract the right attention in the bizniz.  Oh, and we breakdown the entire plot of one of my favorite movies – The Devil Wears Prada.  Emily Grace is an expert at helping actors get their damn scripts done. It takes courage to put yourself out there and today's guest helps actors create their own projects.  Tune in to learn: The BIG mistakes actors make when it comes to writing TRUTH TIME: Just because you are good at breaking down a script doesn't mean that you are good at writing a character fit for you How storytelling is a catalyst for 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 EMILY Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/ Website http://pickfordwest.com/ Subscribe To The Podcast https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490?to=page Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode 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  

TW // We do discuss topics that could be challenging to some listeners on this episode, including sexual assault. Please make a conscious decision when you decide to listen. I'mma bet you learn a lot from today's guest on the podcast... Ann Thomas is the founder of Transgender Talent

Ever thought about TV Hosting?

Now that Deadline has finally announced the big news, I can share Chelsea Gonzalez with you!

Calling all future Shonda Rhimes & Ryan Murphys!!! 

Today's guest, Pete Luna has been an actor in New York

Have you ever had to sign an NDA or keep an acting gig hush-hush until it aired? Then you'll love this conversation with today's guest Rachelle Hay! Rachelle signed with new reps in Vancouver – after she scored 15 meetings & 12 offers – then she booked a drool-worthy can't-talk-about-it role on television!

Something big happened over at Actors' Equity Association this week.

Run, Don't Walk To Get the Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode: https://actorsurvivalguide.com This is Part Two of the Actor Survival Guide.  Six super coaches joined me! Moniqua Plante, DaJuan Johnson, Heidi Dean, Emily Grace, Elise Arsenault & Jo Kelly want you to BE YOU and feel freakin' great while you do it (...and THAT, my friend, is worth the price of admission,

Run, Don't Walk To Get the Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode: https://actorsurvivalguide.com Your purpose was given to you by something other than yourself → There's LITERALLY no one else on the planet that can do YOU the way that you can. So, you simply gotta be YOU.  I think you can agree: easier said than done sometimes!  So for this episode of the podcast, I reached out to the crème de la crème of coaches for actors – Moniqua Plante, DaJuan Johnson, Heidi Dean, Emily Grace, Elise Arsenault & Jo Kelly - the über-experts who wholeheartedly devote themselves to your fulfillment & success in this wild career and when I told them about our tentativeness to show up and be seen… ALLLLLLL SIX OF THEM showed up for a very special Brian Breaks Character Podcast 2-Part Episode: The Actor Survival Guide to 2023… And Volume 3 of this guide was born! Mindset & self-care give us Main Character Energy throughout the guide, but don't get me wrong, it's FULL of essentials to help you navigate your way through how to  Put yourself out there on social media Pioneer your own path BE YOU This conversation is so juicy we had to break it up into two episodes and this is the first part, so be sure to come back for part two next week. 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 HEIDI Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marketing4actors/ Website https://marketing4actors.com 30 Days of Posts for Actors https://marketing4actors.com/30posts/    CONNECT WITH ELISE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theglobalactor/ Website http://www.theglobalactor.com Narrate Your Way to Abundance : An Intro to The Great Audiobook Adventure http://www.audiobookadventure.com/   CONNECT WITH EMILY Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/ Website http://pickfordwest.com Write Your Dream Role http://writeyourdreamrole.com/   CONNECT WITH MONIQUA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/moniquaplantewellness/ Website https://www.moniquaplantewellness.com The Self-Care & Confidence Collection for Creatives https://moniquaplantewellness.lpages.co/creatives-collection/   CONNECT WITH DAJUAN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thinkbiggercoaching Website https://www.thinkbiggercoaching.com Here's how to find your perfect reader for your next self-tape! http://www.theperfectreader.com/   CONNECT WITH JO Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tobeornottoact_jokelly/ Website https://www.tobeornottoact.com Stop Trying to Be a Good Actor So You Have a Chance at Being Great https://bit.ly/freedownload-guide   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   Grab Your FREE Download with Must-See Advice From These All-Star Coaches https://actorsurvivalguide.com    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.+106+-+The+Actor+Survival+Guide+Part+1+-+Transcript.pdf

Not sure if the Make It Real mastermind is the right fit for your goals?

❤️ Do you have more than one passion?  ⚖️ Do you ever feel that you have to choose?  ⚡️ Or that if you give energy to one passion you're cheating on the other?  Well, what if I told you one passion could support the other?

This month we're talking all about birthing something big… Saying yes to your calling in a bigger way.

If you're the kind of creative who has A LOT of ideas, but doesn't always finish them

Tell me if this sounds familiar… ✅ You've got an idea for a bizniz, a film, or a creative project, but you need support and a strategy to get it off the ground. ✅ Or maybe you've got a big idea, but you're afraid to even say it out loud... cuz what if it doesn't work out... and who are you to try anyway? Plus if you're anything like me, you show up for other people, but without someone holding you accountable, your own stuff ends up at the bottom of the to-do list.  And let's be honest you don't have any time or money to waste – there aren't enough hours in the day to pursue some wild dream that won't lead to guaranteed results.  Whew! I totes get it! It can feel reeeeeally vulnerable to admit, that YOU'RE MEANT FOR SOMETHING MORE...

Happy New Year!

Happy Almost-Merry Everything! I'm shimmying down your chimney with tidings of comfort and joy to deliver a GIFT that promises to make your 2023 amazing… Today I am dropping a replay of an episode cuz it includes a special training to help you capture all that has happened in 2022 with The 5 Questions to Own 2022 & Slay 2023! These five thought-provoking and soul-satisfying questions help you to name exactly what you accomplished in 2022 so you can lay the groundwork TO PLAY ALL OUT IN 2023.  In this episode, I walk you through the exercise so you can customize this to your own life and career. And.. My podcast producer, Natalie, joins me as the voice for you. She asks the questions you might have - so that you can really move through this training in a way that you feel confident in the actions you're taking. TAKEAWAYS Gain a better sense of who you've been in the past year and who you're stepping into in 2023 We're all productivity addicted so this is not just about what you got done. It's equally important to consider your life and how you felt getting there The importance of forgiveness and letting go 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.   Grab your copy of The 5 Questions Here https://www.brianbreakscharacter.com/slay/   Subscribe To The Podcast https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490?to=page   Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode 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/EP31+-+The+5+Questions+to+Own+2021+%26+Slay+2022+-+Transcript.pdf  

Today's guests are the epitome of what this podcast is all about: CREATIVE REVOLUTIONARY SUPERSTARS… who are just as hard on themselves as the rest of us! CJ Baran & Benjamin Romans created the show CAGES – an indescribable “genre-busting game changer” (LA Times) that left audiences in awe at its premiere… MYSELF INCLUDED! Masterfully weaving state-of-the-art video and animation with live performance and original songs that pulse with an addictive pop energy, CAGES pulls out all the stops to conjure a rock opera musical for the modern age.  These two creative overachievers wrote the story, the music, directed, and choreographed the piece – CJ even played the lead!  And just like any creative expression, the show started as an itty-bitty baby idea that paid off big time when they decided they would never settle for less than the art they want to see. ← not easy when you are creating a dystopian, B&W gothic world in a live, stage performance! When I invited CJ to the show, he wrote: My entire life has been living in the void between creating art that I believe will move people while also trying to make a living at it. ← perhaps the most Brian Breaks Character thing anyone has ever said! I couldn't be more delighted to share this episode with you: I just know you'll love hearing from these two fiercely committed, honest, and authentic artists who make FUTURE THEATRE.   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 BEN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wondashow   CONNECT WITH CJ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cjbaran   CAGES Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cagesdtla https://www.instagram.com/cageslondon   Website https://www.cagesdtla.com/ https://cageslondon.com/   Listen to CAGES on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/18SyXZVdvGnO7IUixjx2t7?si=mHXblgCYSJaF03C0GtAcBg   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: https://makeagentswantyou.com   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.+99+-+CAGES+-+Transcript.pdf

Today's guests on the podcast are perfect for the holiday season.

Chances are you'll recognize today's podcast guest! Laura Niemi plays Steve Carell's wife on FX's The Patient, now streaming on Hulu. #NoBigDeal  She's also had roles on Stranger Things, Grey's Anatomy, This Is Us, Veep, and NCIS.  If you've EVER considered leaving your reps, but were afraid to do so, her story carries a message I KNOW you'll relate to… Most actors think BIG TIME ROLES will make their career easy breezy. Hold up Covergirl! Yes, credits can help… But I'mma bet even Academy Award-winners Viola Davis & Olivia Colman worry if their reps do a good job putting them up for roles they're truly right for. At one point in their careers Viola & Olivia probably had a hard time saying goodbye to reps that weren't reeeeeaaaaaally working out.  So before you decide that fancy credits solve everything

This is part two episode of a very special 2-part episode where I invited some of my Brian Breaks Character Super Fans to a live coaching call with me. And… We talk about alllll the things. We don't always get the chance to have a call like this because many times our group coaching calls are about the curriculum inside one of my courses. But today, there are questions from actors as well as creatives, and some questions are even more spiritually based.  We really get into it and you get a real front-row seat on a coaching as we dig deep into questions about putting yourself out there, creating content, the feelings that come up around when you are starting a family, and so much more. You just gotta listen to both episodes.  Takeaways from Part Two: It's OK to leave your agent and how to do so graciously Gift Guide - What to give the person that gets you the connection How to not sound like a jerk when you really want to ask for something Grab a notebook because there are tons of juicy takeaways in this conversation.  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.   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: https://makeagentswantyou.com   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.+95+%26+96+-+Quiz+Coaching+Call+-+Transcript.pdf 

Today's episode is very different and I think you are going to really resonate with it. This is a special 2-part episode where I invited some of my Brian Breaks Character Super Fans to a live coaching call with me. And… We talk about alllll the things. We don't always get the chance to have a call like this because many times our group coaching calls are about the curriculum inside one of my courses. But today, there are questions from actors as well as creatives, and some questions are even more spiritually based.  We really get into it and you get a real front-row seat on a coaching as we dig deep into questions about putting yourself out there, creating content, the feelings that come up around when you are starting a family, and so much more. You just gotta listen to both episodes.  Takeaways from Part One: Knowing when you need to take a REAL break and when you need to be back in acting class where you play in a sandbox without judgment The difference between a choice and a dilemma How to figure out what wardrobe to choose for your next headshot session Grab a notebook because there are tons of juicy takeaways in this conversation.  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.   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   Grab 23 Real Ways To Get Good Auditions Here:  https://www.supersneakyauditions.com   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.+95+%26+96+-+Quiz+Coaching+Call+-+Transcript.pdf 

Happy Thanksgiving! Today, as you enjoy your tofurkey, quinoa stuffing, and organic cranberry sauce, I want you to know how thankful I am for you.  And.. I am dropping a replay of an episode because it is full of gratitude. It's a new way for you to think about how to reach out to people and say thank you and there's no better day for me to share this with you, again, then on Thanksgiving.  Lemme ask you… When's the last time you wrote a thank you email? Or a card? Or a text? Did the words flow freely from your fingertips?  I mean we all SAY we're grateful, so why isn't it easy to send a thoughtful Thank You note?Look, I believe the world is a better place when we acknowledge the people who have helped us along the way, but too often gratitude ends up on the cutting room floor because we get lost in a flurry of  “how do I say this,” “is it too late to send this?” or “does this make me sound needy?”… So… you never click send (...and the world is NOT a better place for it).  If you resonate with anything I just said, you're welcome… because today's bonus episode is right up your gratitude alley. LISTEN TO LEARN: When to send a thank you When it's too late to send a thank you (hint-hint: the 4th of NEVERuary) Exactly what to say in your message Plus a TON of prompts so you can make these messages your own And I don't want you to miss a single step of this process, so you can download all the slides from the training by going to  www.brianbreakscharacter.com/74 It's totally free… don't worry about sending me a thank you note. (wink) 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.   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   Grab Your Copy of the Episode Slides http://www.brianbreakscharacter.com/74   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.+74+-+How+To+Say+Thank+You+(Without+Being+Weird).pdf

The title of this week's episode says it all... Nail Your Brand & Make Lifelong Fans. I know it's not cranberry sauce – but this is exactly what you want Diane Foy to bring to your Thanksgiving potluck! Diane helps multi-passionate artists nail their brands so they can slide into the spotlight with the impact – and income – to match. Diane's background as a fashion photographer and make-up artist gives her an edge when it comes to knowing how you fit into the marketplace... But her creative psychology and PR experience are her super powers: She cuts through limiting beliefs and tired old industry standards so you can craft a magnetic brand. You know, a brand that gives your network the privilege to discover you and fall in love with you for the longterm! And that right there is exactly what you need to have a secure, successful, money-making creative career... which is 100% something to give thanks for!  Happy Thanksgiving & Happy Listening!   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.  CONNECT WITH DIANE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dianefoyarts/ Website https://dianefoy.com/ Fans, Media, and Industry Attraction Playbook https://dianefoy.com/freebie   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: https://makeagentswantyou.com   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.+93+-+Nail+Your+Brand+%26+Make+Lifelong+Fans+with+Diane+Foy+-+Transcript.pdf 

This week's guest is Ben Curtis – an internationally recognized actor, musician, public speaker, mental health advocate, and life coach. But you'll probs recognize him from the infamous: “Dude, you're getting a Dell!” commercials. Nowadays Ben's mantra is Dude, You're Getting Well! (also the name of his podcast). As a creative person, I know you put yourself out there ALL THE TIME which means you face high-highs & low-lows AKA abundance & rejection are part of the deal. So I invited Ben to drop by the show to share his tools for self-care, compassion, and healing… or as he describes it: The Upside of Stress!  And let me tell you, the dude did not disappoint: Unlock stress's positive side effects to stay in the game Normalize stress → it's an integral part of creativity Train your mind to reframe stress – this way you won't hide under the covers when things get tuff  This episode gives you real tools to navigate the *potentially* stressful holiday season plus this way you can look Aunt Janet in the eye when she asks you: How's that artistic-life thing going? And... Ben totally had me break character; he turned the tables and got me to talk about my own personal flavor of stress… And I'm pretty sure you'll see yourself in this story! 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 BEN Instagram http://instagram.com/bencurtisofficial Website http://IMDb.me/bencurtis “21 Day Integrity Tune Up Challenge” https://www.theprovocativeintuitive.com/event-details/21-day-integrity-tune-up Free manifestation meditation to attract more of the GOOD stuff into your life right now: https://youtu.be/Zv8FxavG9Qk   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: https://makeagentswantyou.com   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.+92+-+The+Upside+of+Stress+with+Ben+Curtis+-+Transcript.pdf

Don't Miss This Exclusive Training: https://becomeofferonly.com/ Shawn K. Jain here, Guest Host for this week's episode of the pod! And I've got Brian in the HOT SEAT. FULL TRANSPARENCY: Brian invited me to Guest Host. I'm hosting this episode of Brian Breaks Character because after TWO YEARS of *new* audition protocols I wanted to sit him down to get his take on ALL THINGS coaching, marketing, and productivity (and toxic-productivity!).  Plus this episode gives you a head start on tackling the MOST FRUSTRATING QUESTION: I'm not working or auditioning as much as I want, SO WHAT SHOULD I DO?  And this episode is here to help. Your career changes day to day and week to week and you take alllll that on. And this episode is here to support you with FRESH IDEAS that won't leave you pissed off at the bizniz or exhausted from trying to do it all.   Sooo get ready for an inspo-filled episode that honors your talent and gives you the mindset to approach your career with class & respect.  HERE'S A TASTE OF WHAT WE COVER: Your Marketing Mindset - Direct your audience's attention so they do these 3 things Know what essentials to have in your toolkit so you are prepared to network even when you haven't booked anything in awhile.  It is NEVER too late to express gratitude And... when this episode sparks you to answer that question “What do I do?” I hope you'll join us for a 3-hour live, online workshop, Become Offer Only. Brian will teach you a rock solid foundation to get (and stay!) on casting's short list. He's designed this intensive to help you see immediate improvements in your career and to help you set-up the networking system you need to thrive for the rest of the year, and all of 2023.   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 SHAWN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shawnjain/ Website https://linktr.ee/shawnkjain   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   Don't Miss This Exclusive Training: https://becomeofferonly.com/   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.+91+-+How+to+Become+Offer+Only+with+Guest+Host%2C+Actor+Shawn+K.+Jain+-+Transcript.pdf

Unless you've been living in another galaxy, far, far away, you know that immersive entertainment is exploding… And this week's guest Mikhael Tara Garver is one of the pre-eminent thought leaders in immersive entertainment and original experiential performances.  Her most recent project made headlines everywhere She was the Director of Immersive Experience for Disney's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Immersive work requires ALL KINDS OF CREATIVES: filmmakers, digital artists, designers (costume, game, sound, lighting), dramaturgs, UX designers, writers, composers, and musicians (and that list is by no means exhaustive!). So if you want to make money doing your creative thing, you'll love this mind-blowing conversation about the new frontier of live performance.  Mikhael's work has been seen in some fancy spaces! The Kennedy Center, The Goodman Theater, The United Nations, and Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art… and you might know her work as the director of The American Repertory Theater's production of Sleep No More. And her take on immersive experience will touch you: She believes immersive work (at it's best) is meant to make audience members feel seen and heard (wait til you hear her heartbreakingly beautiful story about a veteran's experience on the Starcruiser). Oh, and if you geek out over holistic experiences, sci-fi, or Star Wars, then this episode is a must-listen! 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 MIKHAEL Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/mtgexperience Website https://www.mikhaeltaragarver.com   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: https://makeagentswantyou.com   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.+90+-+Pioneering+Experiential+Entertainment+with+Star+Wars+Galactic+Starcruiser+Immersive+Director+Mikhael+Tara+Garver+-+Transcript.pdf 

There is this term (that I did not come up with) called terminal uniqueness. And I'm curious if you can diagnose yourself with this. It is the belief that when you see someone else be successful or you see someone else succeeding or you hear about the way someone went about their career or a step that they took to get where they're going, you write against yourself. Like if that will work for them then it will never work for me or I am so different that it is impossible that path will work for me. Now this is not to discredit anything like systemic racism and lack of representation. I just want to make sure that we also don't bring our own additional trauma to this conversation where I am so different that it is impossible for me to find success in any of the ways that other people have found it before me.  What I want to say to you is you are incredibly special and you're not special. And the reason why I say that is that when you make yourself special you start to exclude yourself from what might be in front of you. Why I bring this up today is because my guest is Migs Govea and he has a ton of credits behind him. It could be very easy to say to yourself whether you're an actor, photographer, director, butcher, baker or candlestick maker - Yes, well they have that much success so this is why it works for them. You're going to hear in Migs's story how he moved to a new city, suddenly decided he's going to stay there and then suddenly decided he's going to reach out and try to get representation there. It may sound a little like a Cinderella story, but you're going to hear him share how, much more intimately, there was a wrestle going on inside of him.  You'll learn that it isn't as black and white as reps saying, “You've got a bunch going on already. I'm glad to meet with you.” That's the place where I want you to root yourself. Instead of making Migs so special that any of his success cannot also be yours, the invitation I make to you today is to find where in Migs's story the places you see yourself. And… Migs does not hold back. He is really vulnerable and honest with his experience. I just  know that you're going to get that extra cuddle of intimacy where you can feel the same emotions that he experienced during the journey to find his great representation in Los Angeles.  Here are just a few takeaways: There is never a perfect time to reach out to reps A target list is the worst strategy you can use to find the right match Let go of the things you cannot control and take ownership of the things that you can   You are more than enough Let me run down some of his Migs super exciting credits: Currently he is recurring as Nick Vargas on the CBS series FBI: Most Wanted, he was on the Netflix series Inventing Anna opposite Julia Garner and then he also appeared opposite Julia Garner again in the Sundance hit The Assistant. He was on HBO's City on a Hill and NBC's Law & Order: SVU. His film credits include Motherless Brooklyn opposite Ed Norton and Ocean's 8 opposite Anne Hathaway. So he certainly has all those fancy exciting things going for him that he's worked really hard to accomplish. You're going to hear Migs talk about even with that kind of resume there's so much more story behind each of those credits than we might see on the outside.    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 MIGS Instagram https://www.instagram.com/migsifico/ Website  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2787243   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: https://makeagentswantyou.com   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.+89+-+There+is+Never+a+Perfect+Time+to+Reach+Out+to+Reps+with+Migs+Govea+-+Transcript+(2).pdf 

I'm giddy about today's guest on the podcast: Broadway Music Director BRAD HAAK. Why??? Original Music Director for Broadway shows like Mary Poppins, An American in Paris, and Lestat… He continues to create world-class musical theatre through arranging & conducting. He's my best-est friend. We met at Northwestern (I've known him for 28 years) so you know I get him to spill allllllll the tea on the famous peeps he works with, including... Beyoncé, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Stephen Sondheim, and Audra McDonald... just to name a few! They've been awarded a total of 62 Grammys, 15 Tonys, and 4 Academy Awards – not bad company to keep!  We shared a 500 sq foot apartment in NYC on the corner of 29th Street & 10th Avenue for 7 years ← BEFORE The High Line, and BEFORE it was cool to live there.

Anthony Meindl thinks a lot like me: creativity is your birthright, ignore it at your own – and the world's –  peril.  We both believe creativity is by no means monolithic, but the painter and the actor, the writer, and the photographer can suffer the same setbacks and upside-down thinking that might inspire an artist to think they are not important. Touché I say to the itty bitty sh*tty committee in our minds that try.  I had a feeling that this guest was going to bring up all the feels and we would have an electric conversation together and let me tell you, it did not disappoint.  If you're an actor, you know Anthony Meindl – his studio AMAW just celebrated 25 years and has locations in 9 cities around the world.  And if you're a creative person (who isn't?) you might know him from one of his 5 best-selling books: At Left Brain Turn Right, Alphabet Soup For Grown-Ups, Book The F#©️king Job, You Knew When You Were 2…Or his newest book… Unstuck: A Life Manual On How To Be More Creative, Overcome Your Obstacles, And Get Shit Done. I read this book and it was like jaw drop after jaw drop because I felt like each chapter could have been its own all day meditation. We talk all about this and we get into some of the softer parts of what it means to be an actor. You know that I value vulnerability (Spoiler Alert: Anthony gets real vulnerable in this chat. I got a few Oprah moments!) by the conversations that we have around our spirituality that comes with creativity and our own calling towards that which we are meant to do while we are on the planet.  I believe this conversation with Anthony will uplift and certainly inspire you.  Here are just a few takeaways The Myth of Imposter Syndrome & How to Shut it Down  How romance, creativity and money can get in the way and/or foster your own greatness Your impact is larger than what's in front of you Meditation will completely change how you see the world, how you see yourself and how you move through the world   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 ANTHONY Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anthonymeindl/ Website or IMDb Link: www.anthonymeindl.com Read UNSTUCK https://amzn.to/3ekYJUC   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: https://makeagentswantyou.com   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.+87+-+Get+Unstuck+with+Anthony+Meindl-+Transcript.pdf

This week's guest on the pod is TV writer and author Robert King. His latest book No One Here Is Like Me dropped just two weeks ago and it is beautiful. Robert mixes memoir with social commentary in a storytelling style that makes you feel like you're talking to your best friend. You're going to hear us really get into not only his journey, his story and how he's sharing that story, but you'll learn about his creative process and how he came to create this book. Also, Robert is a creative through and through. He writes on the ABC's television show The Chase, which is a really incredible game show. He wrote for Leslie Jones on Supermarket Sweep and he was the co-head writer for Hulu's Up Early Tonight, a late night show for moms that was hosted by Abbi Crutchfield. So you know he has that comedy background, but our conversation tends a little bit more to his serious side as we really get into some of the social issues that he talks about in his book. Here are Just a few Juicy Takeaways Know your premise for the piece you are writing as this will guide you  How Robert leads with with his personal voice in the writer's room The parenting advice he received from President Obama  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 ROBERT Instagram https://www.instagram.com/robkingofficial Website https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3214019   Read NO ONE HERE IS LIKE ME  https://try.scribd.com/robertking   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: https://makeagentswantyou.com   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.+86+-+No+One+Here+is+Like+Me+with+TV+writer+%26+author+Robert+King+-+Transcript.pdf 

This will be the last episode in our series this month devoted to getting you more auditions and this one is a doozy because I have 2 very special guests, Alyshia Ochse (That One Audition) and Anna LaMadrid (Put Me On Self-Tape). These two powerhouses are the co-founders of The New Triple Threat - the FIRST online holistic actor training membership program. A program designed to help you with the 3 big pillars of an acting career - Craft, Tech and the Business.  They came in as guest teachers to my program Actor Operating System, a group coaching program where I help actors set up a system to support their careers and hold themselves accountable. By bringing in experts like this I'm always trying to expand the skills and the minds of my clients and let me tell you, Anna and Alyshia showed up. No matter where you are in your relationship to at home self tapes. You need to know that this episode is going to uplift you. Anna and Alyshia do not hold back. Here are just a few of the juicy takeaways How to train yourself to be prepared for set How to avoid getting stressed out when it comes to self-taping The Staircase Analogy and why you need to focus on that first step   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.   THE NEW TRIPLE THREAT www.thenewtriplethreat.com   CONNECT WITH ANNA & ALYSHIA   ANNA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_annalamadrid/ https://www.instagram.com/putmeonselftape/ Website https://www.anna-lamadrid.com/ https://www.putmeonselftape.com/   ALYSHIA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alyshiaochse Website https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1865462/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-one-audition-with-alyshia-ochse/id1262208420   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   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.+85+-+Book+the+Job+with+Alyshia+Ochse+%26+Anna+LaMadrid+of+The+New+Triple+Threat%C2%A0+-+Transcript.pdf