Industry Scoop Podcast

It's a hot topic in today's Industry Scoop as your experts talk rates and negotiating for more. Whether you are a new actor getting the union standard or already have some skin in the game, tune in as your hosts discuss when you should ask for more and when you might take the cut. It is business after all, and we all need to make sure to stand for our fair share.    KEY POINTS: - When should you negotiate and ask for more? - How much is a project worth to your body of work? - Honoring your time versus getting those credits  - What would make you consider accepting a lower rate? - To get your rate up, you got to get your weight up   QUOTABLES: “Sometimes it's worth it to take a little bit less money to get those clips or to get those credits, or to be able to build your resume. Sometimes it's absolutely worth it. Other times, if you got other projects going on, or other offers out there that you could be doing, why would you shortchange yourself?”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love! Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Inspired by the new Netflix documentary JEEN-YUHS, your Industry Scoop hosts share their takeaways from this chronicle of not one but several geniuses responsible for the rise of Kanye West. From loyalty, vision, and perseverance to the necessity of finding your tribe, tune in as your hosts pay tribute to Donda West and Coodie and the lessons they learned as creatives, parents, and people from the geniuses behind JEEN-YUHS.   KEY POINTS: - The several geniuses in “JEEN-YUHS” - When the harvest is undeniable  - How to feed children the greatness they were born to become  - Understanding the universe is working for you, not against you - “Real recognizes real” - find your tribe     QUOTABLES: “There's no way you can be that committed and that diligent and that passionate and the universe not answer and match your pattern.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love! Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

When you're scrolling through social media your energy can either be uplifted and inspired, or you can come out completely drained. It is too easy in the age of social media for many of us to go down the rabbit hole and fall victim to energy and time vampires - the very topic of today's episode!   Tune in as your Industry Scoop gurus help you guard your energy and stop all those distractions from pulling you away from what matters most. Get your blinders, find your discipline, and start honing in on your goals!   KEY POINTS: - Does social media serve you or drain you? - Why you must protect your time - How to combat energy vampires - What is the 10,000 hour rule? - Energy givers versus energy takers   QUOTABLES: “Sit down and just sit there and write in your journal. You will be surprised on how you can just renew yourself, renew your energy, just getting back to the basics.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love! Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

We've all participated in viral videos, helping them gain traction by watching, liking, and commenting on them. But what happens next? Where do you go after going viral?   In this episode, your Industry Scoop hosts get real about going viral. From trademarks to checking your motives to creating consistent content, tune in as they discuss when going viral turns into cash or turns into becoming famous and broke.    KEY POINTS: - So you've gone viral. What now? - Check your motives - fame or fortune - When going viral goes wrong  - The importance of creating consistent content  - How to monetize your viral video - The emotional side of going viral    QUOTABLES: “After you go viral, what is your next step? What do you do? Do you get an agent? Do you try and monetize?”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love! Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Tune in for your industry scoop of goodness in this episode about higher education. Listen in as your hosts explain the importance of marrying the practical with the theoretical and guide you on how to do so. Learn to apply that education in the real world and find your tribe! At the end of the day the best resume is your hard work, so go do it!   KEY POINTS: - The issue with MFAs and BFAs - There is no linear path to acting  - Connecting classroom to reality - Do everything you can!   QUOTABLES: “We definitely encourage higher education, but we also say make sure to mingle in some real life experience. So there's no reason why you shouldn't be hitting that backstage, signing up for casting networks, for extra actors access, and submitting yourself and doing real work.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love! Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

With the pandemic entering its third year, your Industry Scoop hosts ask, how are you taking care of your body and spirit? Sharing their “Touch Base Tuesday” practice, listen in as they discuss the importance of finding your village to lean on and support during difficult times. Whether it's a simple “how are you” or an opportunity to release or encourage, check-in with your tribe because we need you!   KEY POINTS: - What is touch base Tuesday? - Challenges creatives face in the midst of Covid - The disproportionate effect of the pandemic on the black community  - Find your tribe and keep your mind healthy   - Why living in gratitude conquers all   QUOTABLES: “People feel validated, and people feel connected, and people feel heard, and they feel human.  Touch base Tuesday helps restore some of the humanity to this, where you don't just feel like a number on the shelf.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love! Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

It's a new year and the perfect time to start updating those profiles. So in this episode, your Industry Scoop hosts talk all about reels and how to create an effective and compelling visual resume. From length to music to transitions, tune in as your experts share their reel and media tips to start the year off right and get you booked. Pilot season is right around the corner!   KEY POINTS: - What kind of media should be posted on profiles? - Theatrical vs commercial reels - Meaty content only! - Reels are to inform, not to entertain - How to create an effective reel    QUOTABLES: “This is not a common industry. So certain things are not necessarily common sense.” “Be smart because this is your opportunity to wow the casting director and you don't have many opportunities.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love! Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Welcome to Industry Scoop 2022! In the new year, everyone is thinking about what they are going to do differently, and your hosts ask: is it a “new year, new you” or “old you, new year”?   Tune in as the Industry Scoop gurus discuss what the new year looks like to them and how to breathe life into your new goals. From leveling up to prioritizing self-care to collaborative efforts so we all may win over the year, listen in as the agency speaks to their year of harvest. The seeds have been sown, and now it's time to reap the benefits!   KEY POINTS: - New Year, new you? Or old you, new year? - The fruit comes in due time - Why you need to prioritize your well-being, craft, and mental health first - Give from the overflow - Create a contract with yourself - write down your goals - Dreams require action   QUOTABLES: “It's the same me, I'm just ready to pick the fruit.” “We know what it's like to be mundane and mediocre. I want to know what it's like to be supernatural and above.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love! Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

The ladies of Industry Scoop talk old school versus new school, old heads versus millennials, and all the XYZ generations in between. Tune in as your hosts reflect on the varied schools of thought behind so many different generations and the drastic effect social media has had on the young people of today.    From work ethic to selfies, don't miss this episode on generational mindsets and how to succeed in any industry.   KEY POINTS: - Old school vs new school mindsets - Why do younger generations have so much anxiety? - Living a life of comparisons - Where is the work ethic today? - The generation of protests - The key ingredients to succeed in any industry   QUOTABLES: “Young people are not playing when it comes to their mental health. They're protecting their mental health, opposed to us, we just got beat up.” “Social media has a lot to do with living in the life of comparisons or watching people's fake lives or pretend lives and their pretend friends and thinking that you don't measure up.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love! Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

With so many different entertainment mediums today, the ladies of Industry Scoop want to remind you about the importance of professionalism. Whether a short, web series, or independent film, honor the people who believe in your project and are showing up for you. It is a small sacrifice to make sure that people feel valued but could be the decisive factor in your career.    KEY POINTS: - The importance of professionalism - Appreciate and value your talent  - In this industry, we will always see each other again - Bring joy and grace as an employee or employer - The crew talks!   QUOTABLES: “You want that experience to be a beautiful experience. Because film is timeless. And that experience is timeless.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love! Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

With so much great content on television, in the movies, and on streaming services, the women of Industry Scoop discuss some of their favorites as well as those that may have missed the mark. Reflecting more specifically on the clear color shift in Hollywood, they pose the question:  is it enough?   Tune in and join this relaxed conversation about race, color, and culture in the entertainment industry and how there is always room for improvement.   KEY POINTS: Is Industry Scoop satisfied? Inclusivity and colorism in Hollywood Accuracy versus entertainment The history of colorism Putting action to manifestation   QUOTABLES: “It's easy to sit on the sidelines like you say and judge it.”  “There's so much pain in the history of African Americans with colorism and we have been pitted against each other. They're fighting it now.”    PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love! Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

We are so excited to have Actress, Model, Singer, Writer, and all-around boss babe Nzinga Imani join us in this episode to show us how she moves with absolute confidence in everything she does!    But don't be fooled - the path to her success was not an easy one. Tune in to find out how she deals with negativity on social media, overcomes her body image issues, and moves with confidence.    KEY POINTS: Behind the scenes of shooting All the Queen's Me How Nzinga Imani's career started  Dealing with negativity online and offline Overcoming body image issues  Advice for aspiring actors  What it takes to be an influencer    QUOTABLES: "I'm gonna do what makes me happy, and ya'll are gonna fall in line or I'm gonna be around some other people."   GUEST INFO:   Nzinga Imani IG | @nzingaimani - instagram.com/nzingaimani/   Shop Imani IG | @shopimani - instagram.com/shopnimani/   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) 

With the dust settling down from the pandemic, your hosts take a look at some of the most important pivots you should make as an actor to not only survive but thrive in the industry post-COVID. From taking the right headshots to selling yourself on Instagram, your Industry Scoop hosts cover some of the most crucial bases to make it in this ever-evolving industry. Tune in and link up with the Industry Scoop today!    KEY POINTS: To vaccinate or not to vaccinate Are you an actor on social media?  A look at actor headshots and resumes    QUOTABLES: “Don't let not having an agent prevent you from being successful, or anything prevent you from being successful. You're your number one advocate.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) 

One thing that sets the ones who have a burning desire apart from the ones who don't are the sacrifices that they are willing to make. In this episode, your hosts dive deep into making sacrifices for your passion, what that entails, and how to be intentional with it. Tune in to shift your perspective on what sacrificing means to you, and how to set yourself apart from the rest through the sacrifices you are making for your craft.    KEY POINTS: Replacing bad habits with good ones Why it's important to be intentional with sacrifices  Making room for bigger and better things  Practicing gratitude in your sacrifices    QUOTABLES: “The key is, when you lay down one thing, make sure you're picking up something that's going to serve you well, that's going to serve you on the journey and move you forward and not keep you stuck or move you backward.” “You have to be willing to let go of some folks to make room. You don't just let go to be letting go. You're letting go to make room for the good. You're making room for the better. You're making room for the higher.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com         The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Everybody wants the fame and fortune that comes with being a celebrity. But should that really be the number one goal to have as a creative? In this episode, your Industry Scoop hosts chat about being a creator versus being a celebrity and what it's like to be chasing both. They also chat about entitlement and the attitudes that creatives need to adopt when pursuing a career in this industry.    KEY POINTS: The problem with entitlement Respecting your opportunities  Not everybody is cut out for this  What are you chasing?    QUOTABLES: “Just do the work, don't quit, don't attach yourself. Have goals, but don't attach yourself to things and understand you will be where you're supposed to be.” “Longevity is in the opportunity and experience.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) 

Many of us fear criticism, even when it's constructive. But when we invite it with an open heart and mind, we open ourselves up to amazing, endless possibilities! In this episode, your hosts invite one of their actors to share how he dealt with negative feedback and used it to his advantage in his acting career. Tune in as he shares his stories and the many lessons learned from them, and witness for yourself the benefits of receiving feedback!    KEY POINTS: Tapping into the power of feedback How to make the best out of negative feedback  Why you need to ask for feedback  Does feedback correlate to insecurity?    QUOTABLES: “I realized I enjoyed the push. I just had it. I like being critiqued so I can get better and get stronger at my chance to overcome.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) 

We all know that your network is your net worth. But how does translate into the entertainment industry and you as an actor?    In this episode, your hosts will teach you how to create opportunities through relationships that you can (and should) build within the industry. Learn how to tap into the power of relationships by building them through different online platforms, and start booking those auditions!    KEY POINTS: The power of building your own relationships  Ways to build relationships with casting directors  Does your IG look like you're an actor?  Why you need to be connected to your industry    QUOTABLES: “You got to be in it to win it. So if you're not following them and you're clueless, you can miss out on opportunities.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) 

As we start to move back to face-to-face auditions, vaccination requirements are becoming a big topic in the entertainment industry. So it begs the big question - to vaccinate or not to vaccinate?  In this episode, your hosts discuss the role of vaccinations in the entertainment industry and explore the possible reasons to be vaccinated and unvaccinated. They also discuss what our entertainment industry could possibly entail down the line, and what you can do to adapt to these changes as an actor or practitioner in this industry.    KEY POINTS: The opportunity cost of being unvaccinated  The role of vaccinations in the entertainment industry  What the future of our industry looks like    QUOTABLES: “We got to eradicate this disease, it's a team effort. And it has translated all the way down to this industry, which is how powerful and important this disease is.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) 

The craft of an actor requires a huge deal of tying your struggles and pain into your art form, and sometimes that takes too big of a toll on even the greatest of actors in our industry. That is why in this episode, your hosts talk about the importance of self-care as a creative, and the measures you can start putting in place to protect yourself in your line of work. So join in on this important conversation, and begin your path to finding strength and support in others within your industry.    KEY POINTS: Protecting your mind as an actor  The importance of having a support system  Having the necessary tools to cope  Why every creative needs an accountability partner    QUOTABLES: “Life will give you experiences to build your toolbox. And sometimes those experiences are not always happy, hunky-dory. Sometimes, the universal set on your shoulders, very heavy experiences. And if you don't have the necessary tools to channel those experiences into the right direction, they make you or destroy you.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) 

Feel like you need to up your self-tape game? If your answer is yes, then this episode is a must-listen!  In this episode, your hosts will be revealing the secrets to creating a self-tape that will help you make lasting impressions and secure bookings. So grab a pen and paper because your hosts will be sharing some top tips and hacks you absolutely need in your self-tape studio.    KEY POINTS: 5 things you need in your self-tape studio  Self-tape hacks you should be doing  When is the best time to record your self tape?    QUOTABLES: “Every actor should have their self-tape studio in their luggage with them, they should be ready to audition wherever they are in the universe.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) 

Have you ever struggled with finding the perfect headshot? Is it a problem if you don't look like your headshot when auditioning? What makes a perfect headshot and how do you get one?  In this episode, your hosts tackle this hot topic among actors and answers all of your burning questions about headshots. So tune in for some valuable advice on headshot submissions and find out what changes you can start making to your headshots to book more auditions!    KEY POINTS: What kind of headshots should you be submitting? Dealing with your body aesthetic as an actor  Looking your age in your headshot How to create an effective headshot  Reasons why your headshot did not get chosen    QUOTABLES: “If you're doing headshots and you're just trying to look like a character rather than being a character that still exudes the essence of who you are, I think you're going to fail.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) 

In this episode, we invite actor Tony Thai to share how she navigates the social media space for networking! Learn how to use your social media platforms as tools to creating and expanding your own network. Your hosts and Tony also chat about the Clubhouse app and the importance of being intentional, consistent, and authentic with your networking. Tune in now and start growing your own network with Tony today!    KEY POINTS: The importance of being intentional with your networking  Networking through social media platforms  Creating a social media network that works best for you  How to find opportunities using your network  Why consistency and authenticity are key.    QUOTABLES: “The secret to success is consistent. The road to success is consistency.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) 

Thinking of booking an agent but not sure what to expect? Or perhaps you've just hired one but are still unsure of what to expect!  In this episode, your Industry Scoop hosts will give you the rundown on the expectations, limitations, and benefits of hiring your first agent. Learn what happens behind the scenes and how to deal with the potential frustration of not getting booked. Your hosts also share the biggest no-no's and advice for when you hire your first agent.   KEY POINTS: The roles of an agent.  Clearing misconceptions on agent roles.  How energy is everything in casting.  Biggest no-no's when hiring your first agent.  The importance of having confidence in your team.  Benefits of having an agent.  Why communication is key with your agent.    QUOTABLES: “Agents are not magicians. We can't get you the work, we can only submit you for the work. You're still responsible for securing the opportunity.” “You don't have that time to be in a negative place. Take that time and energy and put it into educating yourself and advancing yourself.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) 

In this episode, your hosts discuss the topic of age range in acting and casting - How do you maintain a realistic age range as an actor? Is it possible to perform way beyond your age range? How can you use something limiting like age range to expand your skills as an actor? Tune in as your hosts answer these questions and more! You will also learn about the importance of trusting your agent and why every actor should work on self-reflection and self-help.    KEY POINTS: Be realistic with your age range.  How skill can broaden your age range as an actor.  Practicing flexibility in your age range.  The importance of self-reflection and self-help as an actor.  How to be practical about your age range.  Trusting in your agent and your team.  How to take an age range as a challenge.    QUOTABLES: “The more skilled you are, and confident you are as an actor, many times, the greater or broader your age range will be.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) 

Cancel culture has been a hot topic on the internet and especially on social media in the last few years, and shows no sign of going away any time soon! So how can an actor navigate this tricky online territory that is cancel culture? And how can we as an audience move forward from their mistakes? Join your hosts as they discuss the effects of cancel culture and share their thoughts on whether people who have fallen into cancel culture deserve a chance at redemption.    KEY POINTS: Thoughts on cancel culture.  Is redemption possible in cancel culture?  How to navigate cancel culture as an actor.  When do people deserve a second chance?    QUOTABLES: “We have become quick to discard ours, quick to discard them, to tear them down and turn our back. And I feel like we have to find a way, even when they make mistakes, even when they lose their way, to give them the feedback and the love and the guidance to GPS their way back on track and redeem their career.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) 

Join Gill Talent in their celebration of freedom and empowerment in this Virtual Juneteenth Celebration of Change! This Juneteenth celebration is presented by Gill Talent Group, hosted by Rodney Perry, and packed with powerful performances by Sandy Redd, Talia Williams, Opal Staples, PB3, Brandon Lavell, and many more amazing artists who have all gathered to mark this monumental moment with you.  So tune in for the performances and join in on the important conversations as we celebrate this remarkable day and the many more promising changes to come.    KEY POINTS: The changes we need to see in the industry.  How do we gain power over our imagery?  The key to making a difference in our communities.    QUOTABLES: “It's so important for us to be very mindful of the content that we're putting out right now. It has to be purposeful. There has to be a direction to it so that we can lead people to what we want them to see and what's actually going on.” “It's up to us to make sure that we keep the reality in front of their faces. And what better way to do that than through our artistry.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - instagram.com/industryscoop/ Facebook: facebook.com/industryscoopradio/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - instagram.com/GillTalent/ Visit the Gill Talent website at gilltalent.com/   The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) 

In this episode, your hosts chat about the return of sitcoms and other scripted shows to your television screens. Tune in as they share which upcoming shows to keep a lookout for, as well as their favorite sitcoms and theme songs that have stuck with them through their childhoods and into the present day. So join in on the conversation and take a trip down memory lane with your hosts - What would be the theme song of your life? Share it with us on social media, link in the show notes below!     KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: Notable past, current, and upcoming television shows.  Dealing with fame and criticism. Favorite theme songs from back in the day.  Will theme songs make a comeback?   QUOTABLES: “We've been so oppressed as a culture, so sometimes when you hear the truth, and it's being poked fun at, you're almost offended.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you’re hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - https://www.instagram.com/industryscoop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/industryscoopradio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - https://www.instagram.com/GillTalent/ Visit the Gill Talent website at https://www.gilltalent.com/ The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com) 

There will always be a couple of bad eggs who give an entire industry a bad rep, but how do you tell the good ones from the bad? In this episode, your hosts will share some valuable, actionable tips on how to avoid getting exploited or scammed in the entertainment industry. From researching companies to observing agency protocols, you will learn the dos and don’ts of getting your foot into the industry safely. Your hosts also discuss the importance of having an agent to protect you from mistreatment in casting and production. So if you have ever been unsure about certain policies, or don’t know what standard protocols are in certain casting and production situations, then this episode is a must-listen for you.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: Telltale signs that an agency is not legitimate.  Ways to avoid getting scammed or exploited in casting calls and acting classes.  How legitimate agencies handle nudity in casting and production.  The important role of agencies in protecting their talent.  How to find the right acting coach for you.  The difference between a talent agency and a talent management company.  Why you should always be prepared.    QUOTABLES: “If you're looking and you're seeing good comments about a particular organization, and then something feels wrong, go with that gut.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Visit the SAG-AFTRA website at https://www.sagaftra.org/   Like what you’re hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - https://www.instagram.com/industryscoop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/industryscoopradio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - https://www.instagram.com/GillTalent/ Visit the Gill Talent website at https://www.gilltalent.com/ The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com) 

In this Industry Scoop episode, your hosts chat about the power of stories in film and television, especially those of Black trauma - why do we need to keep sharing, watching, and honoring these stories? What are some stories that you have connected to and learned from? The beauty of stories is that they can transcend time and space - join in on their conversation and learn about the stories that have touched and moved them. Your hosts also discuss the evolution of casting in productions due to the pandemic and the pivots you need to make in order to thrive in this new environment.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: The power of sharing Black trauma stories.  Why we need to watch and honor trauma stories.  What we can learn from our trauma.  Bringing Broadway to Television.  The effect of vaccinations on production and casting.  How to master your self-tape game.  The story behind “Slow Your Row”.   QUOTABLES: “Everyone deserves to have the right to tell their story and so a lot of our story is anchored in trauma. But it's the triumph over that trauma that is so powerful and empowering.” “If we don't face our history, then we are in danger of repeating our history.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you’re hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - https://www.instagram.com/industryscoop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/industryscoopradio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - https://www.instagram.com/GillTalent/ Visit the Gill Talent website at https://www.gilltalent.com/ The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com) 

We are so excited to have special guest Rashidi Hendrix with us as we dive deep into the world of production management in this episode! Learn all about the ins and outs of production management and follow him on his journey as he shares how he transitioned from the music industry to producing for TV and Film. Rashidi and your hosts also discuss the importance of physical production companies and producers, as well as what it truly means to work with or run a production company. Stick to the end for some valuable career advice from Rashidi himself!    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: The process behind developing scripted and unscripted projects.  The importance of physical producers and physical production companies.  Why deliverables are crucial in the production process.  How to move up the ranks in the entertainment industry.  The key to building your producing career.    QUOTABLES: “How you start is how you finish. So if you start humble and you grind, then you're going to finish humble and grind."   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you’re hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - https://www.instagram.com/industryscoop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/industryscoopradio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - https://www.instagram.com/GillTalent/ Visit the Gill Talent website at https://www.gilltalent.com/ The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com) 

Some people love feedback and some people hate it. Regardless of whether you like it or not, it is absolutely key to know how to manage and handle feedback well. That is why in this episode, your Industry Scoop hosts dive deep into the realm of feedback and submissions in the auditioning process. Learn how feedback can quickly become a double-edged sword, when it’s appropriate to be asking for feedback and submission reports, and how to best make use of the feedback you’re getting from your casting directors and agents. Tune in now and uncover the best way to use your feedback to your advantage!    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: The reasons behind the demand for feedback.  How feedback can be a double-edged sword. Why casting directors don’t give feedback. How to receive feedback you don’t agree with. What are submission reports actually good for?    QUOTABLES: “I know I am good at my job or I'm doing a good job when the people in my life are flourishing and benefiting and prospering.” “I always say the audition is the gig. And you're going to do them over and over and over and over. So fall in love with auditioning.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you’re hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - https://www.instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - https://www.instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at https://www.gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)   

Do you often get cast in stereotypical roles? Do you find yourself only accepting roles that you’re familiar with? What do you do if you can’t relate to the character you are auditioning for? In this episode, your hosts discuss the topic of relatable roles in acting and casting. Learn how to portray your characters as authentically and believably as possible even if you are completely unfamiliar with them! Uncover the value in taking on roles that you don’t necessarily like to play, and see how doing so can advance your acting career. So if you are having trouble connecting with a character or often find yourself playing the same one over and over again, then this episode is a must-listen.    HOSTS:  Genia Nooks Patti Gill  April Williams Cassandra Bell Todd Rasean    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: The importance of researching your audition role.   Why you cannot judge your character. Is this your hobby or your passion? The value of taking on unfamiliar roles. Why are you turning down a role? How to get out of stereotypical roles. What is your Love Language?    QUOTABLES: “If it's your passion and it's your calling, I believe that you have to open yourself up to a multitude of lifestyles and characters.” “You need to be open and you need to be vulnerable and kind of surrender to the role. And so for me, sometimes that's very telling when an actor comes back and declines something just because it's not a personal preference of theirs or something that they are quite familiar with.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you’re hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - https://www.instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - https://www.instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at https://www.gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)   

Gone are the days where actors are required to show up for in-person auditions, at least for now. As we adapt to the pandemic, more casting directors and producers are switching over to self-tapes as part of their new audition process. But how are actors managing this transition? Could you potentially have squandered your opportunity by submitting your self-tape late? In this episode, your Industry Scoop hosts chat about the importance of self-tapes and how they compare to a physical audition with a director. Find out what is considered a quality self-tape and the nuances involved in making one. They also share their biggest tips on how to submit your self-tapes on time and not on the submission day itself!    HOSTS:  Genia Nooks Patti Gill  April Williams Cassandra Bell Todd Rasean   KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: How self-tapes have changed the auditioning process.  Why you shouldn’t submit your self-tape at the last minute.  Why aren’t actors submitting their self-tapes? Tips on submitting your self-tapes on time or earlier. Would relocating to LA give you better opportunities?    QUOTABLES: “Real actors and real performers are prepared no matter where they are in the world. Because when opportunity comes, you want to be able to bust the door.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you’re hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - https://www.instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - https://www.instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at https://www.gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)   

We all identify as introverts, extroverts, or maybe even a little bit of both! So how do these roles play out together in the creative space? Do you have to be an extrovert to succeed, or is it possible for introverts to thrive and stand out in the creative scene as well? Tune in as your hosts share their thoughts on these topics in this episode. As they uncover their own introverted and extroverted moments in their personal and business lives, learn how the dynamics play out in different scenarios. Your hosts also talk about casting, compare British and American actors, and so much more!    HOSTS: Genia Nooks Patti Gill  April Williams Cassandra Bell   KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: Performers’ and celebrities’ stage personas.  What makes an introvert or extrovert? Can someone be both introverted and extroverted? Does being an introvert hold you back from succeeding in your career? British actors vs. American actors. Casting practices in the entertainment/film industry. Can we afford to take a break from social media?    QUOTABLES: “For you to be able to obtain millions of followers based on your content and your creative, you should be rewarded for that, that takes skill.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you’re hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - https://www.instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - https://www.instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at https://www.gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)   

Not sure how to get yourself seen and noticed? Are you struggling to get bookings and castings? Perhaps you just want to know the basics of how to get yourself out there in the industry. If your answer is yes to any of the above, then grab a pen and paper, sit down, and take some notes. In this episode, your hosts will be talking about some real, actionable ways for actors to book more roles. Learn how to get your creative juices flowing, where to find new sources of inspiration, and how to make yourself stand out to casting directors. The answers are simpler than you’d think - tune in to uncover all of them!    HOSTS:  Genia Nooks Patti Gill  Todd Rasean  Cassandra Bell   KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: How to nurture or tap into your creativity.   The power of finding your Muse. Thoughts on Malcolm and Marie. Finding new inspiration in the old. How being at peace with yourself can help you in casting. Why you should stop imitating others. Are you letting your ego get in the way of booking your roles? The power of having a strong work ethic. Current life-changing movie recommendations.    QUOTABLES: “There are so many ways for you to strengthen your creativity in areas that are untapped. And there's no excuse. You have to do it.” “Understand that ego and arrogance are not confidence. The most confident actors are the most humble actors. They have humility, they’re understanding, they’re grateful.” “Talent only opens the door. Integrity keeps you in the room. So following directions, being on time being the early bird, that's integrity, and that's the thing that's gonna keep you in this space. Talent is only 10%. There are a lot of talented people on rosters across the world, but the ones with integrity are the ones who book.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you’re hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - https://www.instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - https://www.instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at https://www.gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)   

In an industry where the possibilities are endless, it can be so easy to get caught up in the countless entry points and routes to success. If you would like to gain some clarity on what to do and how to get started in the acting industry, then this episode is perfect for you. Tune in to uncover some helpful tips and strategies for booking roles and getting your foot through the door! You will also discover how even the smallest parts can lead to huge growth in your acting career, as well as how to maximize your opportunity at every step of the way in the booking process.    HOSTS: Genia Nooks Patti Gill  April Williams Cassandra Bell   KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: How relationships on set can lead to more work.   Why you should never look down on the small parts. Understanding that there is no role too big or too small. The importance and significance of the audition process. Should you be taking advice from other actors? The power of humility in the casting process. How to maintain inner calm and peace amidst the pandemic.    QUOTABLES: “Never look down on a small gig, or a few lines, or a one-pager, but go with your joy. We say joy is contagious. And be the professional. And they will fall in love working with you. And then you will see yourself in more projects with them.” “You can have excuses or you can have results, but you can't have both. So if you are sitting around making a bunch of excuses, it's not going to propel you forward. But one of the things I really want to impress upon those that are listening is that with humility, it'll take you a long way.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you’re hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - https://www.instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - https://www.instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at https://www.gilltalent.com The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)   

Many of us can relate to the countless sacrifices that had to be made either for necessity or passion. Whether it’s working a job you hate, making a career change, or simply giving up your weekends, it’s hard to balance necessity and passion, let alone merge the two together! In this episode, our hosts open up about some of the biggest sacrifices they’ve had to make throughout their careers. Learn how you too can navigate the tricky territory of balancing the two, how to manage that with your loved ones, and how you can get creative with your solutions!    HOSTS:  Genia Nooks Patti Gill  Todd Rasean  Cassandra Bell   KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: Managing sacrifices with your partner and family.  The power of owning who you are and being unapologetic about it. Communication is Key: How to communicate your passion to your loved ones. Setting your priorities straight. Building communities through scene study. How to form support groups through peer networking.    QUOTABLES: “You just got to really dig deep and decide who do you love and what do you love the most. And most importantly, you have to understand a person who loves you, will accept all of you. They will accept your roots with your flowers.” “Unless you had your life already laid out for you at a young age, then typically you're going to have to have some sort of sacrifice and the road to greatness is not pretty, just know that.” “The universe has made an investment in you if you wake up.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you’re hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - https://www.instagram.com/industryscoop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/industryscoopradio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - https://www.instagram.com/GillTalent Visit the Gill Talent website at https://www.gilltalent.com  

Welcome to the Industry Scoop Podcast! If you are a part of the entertainment business whether as an actor, creative, or manager, then tune in as our hosts dive deep into some hot industry topics with you. From acting tips to career advice, this podcast touches on all things show business and answers some of the burning questions you may have about the industry!  Meet your hosts Genia, Patti, Todd, Cassandra in the very first Industry Scoop episode as they chat about the dos and don’ts of networking. How do you build relationships with your agent? How can you work around COVID restrictions and network with people in the industry? How do you even get started working with an agent? Uncover the answers to these questions and learn about the different relationship dynamics you can build with the people you network with.    HOSTS:  Genia Nooks Patti Gill  Todd Rasean  Cassandra Bell   KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: How to build a strong relationship with your agent.  What makes a good actor-agent dynamic?  Resources available for networking during COVID-19.  Who are the right people to network with?    QUOTABLES: "We were all the small fish in that pond for a while, then the pandemic comes and it puts us all on an equal playing field. And so we get the opportunity to be connected to people that we would have never had the opportunity to connect to before. And so when we come out on the other side, you'll know who the superstars are because they've taken advantage of this moment in his time."    PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you’re hearing? Follow Industry Scoop on social media and share the love!  Instagram @industryscoop - https://www.instagram.com/industryscoop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/industryscoopradio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@industryscooppodcast?   Follow Gill Talent on Instagram @gilltalent - https://www.instagram.com/GillTalent/ Visit the Gill Talent website at https://www.gilltalent.com/   The Industry Scoop Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)   

In this episode, Industry Scoop chats with Erica Arvold, the owner of a trifecta business which offers casting, production, and education. Although the casting and production is at a halt right now due to COVID-19, the education side of her business is supporting the business! In recovery from the coronavirus, Erica shares her advice for how everyone, even people who don't have it, can deal with this virus.  She shares where her love of educating others come from, which is her three mentors who made a huge impact on her life. One day, she decided to produce a movie so she can hire herself for casting which worked out really well and was the start of her business now!  Along with her journey to starting her business, she discusses other important topics like: job boundaries, how she decides if she's the best casting director for that project or not, preparing for an audition, negativity, self-tape auditions, and more!  Don’t wait, create! https://www.arvold.com/

In this podcast, Industry Scoop talks with Erica Daniels, a theatre casting director. She started as a casting intern and worked her way up. She studied acting but as soon as she graduated she realized she had no idea what other jobs you could have in the field. She realized she’s so much more at ease and really good at advocating for other people than she ever would be trying to pitch herself. Through that, she learned how to adjust to trust the universe! Her story is a testimony of why you shouldn't be afraid to shift your path. The COVID-19 Pandemic is affecting a lot of industries, including the acting industry, Erica shares advice on how creatives like her can adapt to this time and keep wellness and self-love a priority so we can come out of this quarantine our best selves. We can’t predict when the industry will come back to normal regarding the pandemic and quarantine, but we can make sure we come out ready to go! Ericka also gives her advice on actors who want to transition from TV/Film to theatre. She discusses all things Broadway and although it is a great credit to have, it's not everything and it doesn’t guarantee anything. This episode also shares advice on how to start building your acting resume, getting your first acting jobs, and tips for joining the unions!   

This week, The ladies of Industry Scoop are sitting down with casting director, George Pierre. They tackled how we can utilize this quarantine time to reinvent ourselves, and to stop worrying about what tomorrow is going to bring. George encourages us to stop putting yourself in the uproar. At the end of the day, what’s going to be is going to be. George takes his projects seriously even if it’s low cost. This crisis hasn’t changed the industry, it’s just in a setback. Writers, directors, producers have more time and are looking at things. They might be looking at you. Actors are only as good as the last project that they did. Everybody loves a good movie, everybody loves a great team in a show, it’s not going to end. George shares some of what actors should do during auditions: George prefers seeing the actors personally. He thinks self-tapes are dangerous. Find a way to make people feel what you're doing even when they close their eyes. Actors should come to auditions as themselves and then become something else rather than bringing props and costumes. They should not ask for directions from him and just do what they prepared. He gives feedback if it’s good or if he feels it’s necessary Do NOT have too many tattoos especially on your face and hands because it costs money to cover it up. Show your best, don’t ask to try again and again. Take your craft seriously. If the casting director keeps calling a certain actor in, it’s because they believe the actor can bring something on the table. Be confident but not cocky. Do not be late or/and unprepared. You’re only as good as the last audition you did. Just see the dialog for what it is. Stop trying to create more than what it is. George recommends acting classes on www.getscenestudios.com. Actors should be honest about what you don’t want. Be present in auditions and don’t just send tapes. Sometimes it’s not about the money. Be humble. If you love the craft, the craft will love you back.

This week, the ladies of Industry Scoop invited the award winning casting director, Twinkie Byrd. They talk about COVID-19 and how it has effected and will continue to effect industry. Twinkie was supposed to shoot a movie but they have since ended filming because of the shutdown. She also shared a couple of things you can do at home during the quarantine period: Read books because books are turned into films. Taking classes like learning languages and accents online She has a new project which is an autobiography about the Clark Sisters coming out on April 11 in which she explains that it was hard to come up with it because there was no social media, magazine covers and interviews before, but it is the casting director’s job to give the director as much information and ammunition as possible. There is much to be learned in the show business industry. Twinkie encourages listeners to think, seek, and learn from a global perspective. Take opportunities and experience working everywhere in the world, don't wait until the right time to get outside your comfort zone as it will never come. https://www.instagram.com/iamtwinkiebyrd/

Award winning writer & director, Taylor Ri'chard, and comedian & actor, Rodney Perry join the ladies of Industry Scoop today!  Taylor Ri'chard opens up about leaving his corporate job without success in the film making industry but knowing this was something he had to pursue. Taylor uncovers the journey of funding his own movie and relentlessly pursuing funding by going door to door and purchasing his own showings from theatre to theatre.  "You must be willing to go through 100 NO's to hear that one YES." Film making has no room for shame or ego and Taylor's story is the reality of the industry. To date, Taylor has now made millions as a successful filmaker as the founder of 3rd Fathom Films. Rodney Perry, is known for his dual ability to do both comedy and acting extremely well! Rodney's perspective around getting to his biggest win of acting in a scene with Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, and Tracy Morgan. He's currently wrapping up scenes in his biggest film yet, Coming To America 2! His message to other actors is to work hard and be patient because your break is coming! You can follow these incredible actors and writers here: Rodney Perry: https://www.instagram.com/rodneyperrylive/ Taylor Ri'chard: https://www.instagram.com/reel_taylor/

When social platforms and casting calls seem flooded, is there anyway to stand out as an inspiring actor or creative? There still is. The ladies of industry scoop are joined by Ayn Olivia, who helps actors build their careers through social platforms and they chat all things about how to work them to your advantage. From building relationships with writers, to connecting with directors, to the way you advertise yourself to a broader audience everything you need is in this episode.  Checkout the live video on their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/industryscoopradio/ Or follow them on IG: https://www.instagram.com/industryscoop/

The ladies of Industry Scoop are joined by writer and director, Ryan Richmond. He's directed films such as Money Matters, Lyfes Journey, and Chasing Waterfalls. From HBO specials to music videos Ryan has no shortage of what he's be open and willing to work on to explore his craft of telling a story.  Ryan and the ladies of Industry Scoop discuss ways to get into filmmaking and writing, how Ryan gets opportunities to this day, and how as a writer and director he continues to grow and develop. From what keeps him motivated in an ever changing industry to how to be adaptive to things changing even while on set. Check out more about this in person interview here: https://www.industryscooplive.com/    

Today, the ladies of Industry Scoop are joined by the Fusion Chefs. If you don't know, now you know they are not only two people you must know but they are owners of a restaurant that is a MUST on your list when in Georgia. The duo met while working at Reb Lobster, found their work ethic and teamwork to be a match in the kitchen but due to family and life they went their separate ways. It wasn't until years later that they both would meet again in Georgia by no other than faith and began catering for some of the biggest films like Jumanji 2 and anchorman 2.  It wasn't long after that their love for food and culture collided and their first concept was born, The Fusion Chefs restaurant.  Born in different cities, both men having love for food of different cultures, they wanted their customers to always say, "Wow, I've never had anything like this before." The dishes you will find that they serve are combination you are likely not used too. Within 3 months of their grand opening, The Fusion chefs was named the best taste of Fayetteville! Earning bragging rights for the rest of the year! This story, like many, is a must hear for those of you who are just starting out in such a competitive industry and wondering where your path might lead you! Make sure to follow their journey: https://www.instagram.com/thefusionchefs/  

In this episode, the ladies of Industry Scoop are joined by a phenomenal panel of people who are open and willing to discuss the state of mental health and the issues surrounding mental illness in the entertainment industry. Whether we are willing to admit it or not, we've grown to become numb to trauma and it's even more interesting for actors and people in performing arts to have to craft themselves in a certain to perform and show up with high energy constantly, yet there is no time to work and grow their brains.  This continues to becoming a larger issue with little to no solutions, take the time to listen to this important episode uncovering the truth about mental illness and ways to cope that many don't discuss.  

The newly signed, Jaz-O "The Originator" who recently inked a deal with Roc Nation is joining the ladies of Industry Scoop today to discuss his new deal, his long time career, and where he's headed this year. In this very open interview, Jaz-O discusses how he met Jay-z and his new album out now. For upcoming artists this is a must listen because Jaz-O gives details about "pull-up and play" opportunities for potential artists and how it's never too late for new opportunities. Check out Kingz Town Media Group: https://www.kingzkountymediagroup.com/

The Ladies of Industry Scoop are joined by the legend and Senior Vice President of Tyler Perry Studios today, Mark E. Swinton.  Whether you are an inspiring actor or film director, Mark E. Swinton's story will not only inspire you but remind you that you are always one gig away from changing your life. From mental health and rigorous auditions to sleepless nights, Mark uncovers how the entertainment industry can be. He mentions how incredible it is to be a part of something so massive, like watching Mr. Perry build a massive table for actors and actresses of color. connect with the ladies of Industry Scoop on all platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/industryscoop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/industryscoopradio/ Or get in contact with them here: https://www.industryscooplive.com/