The Actor Mindset Podcast

Brian Patacca helps actors get what they want without suffering. He is a Life and Career Coach (and a newly ordained Reverend!) and as someone IN his coaching program, I can not tell you how excited I am to have this bonus content for you today. www.makeagentswantyou.com www.instagram.com/briansaysthat www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod

How to plan your dream life by planning your dream week AND a special announcement about the next iteration of this podcast and how it's going to serve you over the next few months. www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb

The TL;DL version of this is: Do what you love on purpose and do it well. But the episode is like 8 minutes, so I feel like you should probably just listen. :D Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb

The practice of loving yourself well, with kindness, attentiveness, and skill will change your life and your career because at the end of the day, as an artist, you must show up rested, rejuvenated, and confident. And loving yourself is exactly how to do that. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod

You are the CEO of your acting career and like any high-quality, profitable business, you need a strong foundation. Today we're talking about how to build out your personal and career foundations with some playful imagining and thoughtful planning. Follow us on IG: @actormindsetpod

If you're feeling that you've hit a wall (your first or one of many during the pandemic) you're not alone! Let's talk about easy ways to navigate around it. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod

Easy, doable ways to shift the three main kinds of negative self-talk: 1. This sucks. 2. I suck. 3. What if they think I suck? :)  Support the podcast by going to BuyMeACoffee.com/AmyMcNabb Go to WeAudtion.com and use the code MINDSET25 for 25% off your monthly fee. And as always find me on Instagram @amylmcnabb and @actormindsetpod

Best thing about this conversation? You'll be reminded that you're not alone. Guests: Sam Valentine, Tony Rossi, and Maggie Bera.  Sam Valentine // www.instagram.com/onebrokeactress onebrokeactress.com Maggie Bera // www.instagram.com/actoraesthetic www.actoraesthetic.com Tony Rossi // www.instagram.com/tony.rossi www.tonyrossicoaching.com Get your Actor Dictionary for $5 off with MINDSET5 at www.onebrokeactress.com/shop

The Season 2 Premieres with three amazing guests, all of whom have podcasts to help the actor community! Sam Valentine // One Broke Actress - Repping Los Angeles!  www.instagram.com/onebrokeactress onebrokeactress.com Maggie Bera // Actor Aesthetic - Repping New York City www.instagram.com/actoraesthetic www.actoraesthetic.com Tony Rossi // the Actor Problems Podcast - He's our Chicago rep! www.instagram.com/tony.rossi www.tonyrossicoaching.com

Season 2 Premieres Thursday, February 11th! But I couldn't let you go a whole month without a little encouragement for reflection on 2020 and moving into 2021 with ease and care. Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod Follow Amy on IG: www.instragam.com/amylmcnabb

Jenna Doolittle is an actress (AHS, Scandal, Rattlesnake), career coach, & the woman behind the Actors Rise Newsletter. In this episode, she offers a fresh perspective on finding reps, ways to serve rather than please, and how to build relationships with people in the biz. ACTORS RISE: bit.ly/actorsrisenewsletter www.facebook.com/groups/actorsrise/ INSTA: @thatdoolittle @actormindsetpod @amylmcnabb GIFTS: https://www.etsy.com/shop/tytybydesign Use MINDSET10 at checkout for 10% off!

Are you exhausted from 2020 and ready to call it a day? Or are you pumped post-election and creatively stoked to book before the year ends? Both make sense! That's why today I offer you 2 different ways to finish the year strong and go into 2021 mentally, physically, and spiritually healthy. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod And your host: www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb

If you're struggling to get your self-tapes done without resistance, or you just can not seem to snap out of your bad mood, or you're just feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders...this one is for you. Try looking at your life through this lens to freshen things up and love your life again. www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb

What is the meanest thing you think about yourself when you mess up or when you're afraid? No matter how often you say it...it's too often. You deserve to rewrite the old (sometimes mean) stories about yourself that play over and over in your head. Listen to this episode to learn the 5 steps to rewrite the way you think of who you are, so you can accomplish your dreams. www.instagram.com/actormindestpod www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb

A short and sweet moment for me to acknowledge that wherever you are is okay, safe, and normal. You're not alone, and it is safe to keep hope alive. In fact, it's more necessary than ever. Love you. Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod Follow Amy on IG: www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb www.WeAudition.com needs readers! Use discount code MINDSET25 at checkout from 25% off their pro membership and sign up to be a reader to start making money now!

The word "should" will make or break you when it comes to auditions, booking work, your perspective on your career, and your life in general. Let's review and let go of 4 of the top "shoulds" that are halting your acting career in its tracks. www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb

No matter your circumstances right now, this is a wonderful time for two areas of focus: growth and play. Listen in to this episode for how to leverage your situation to maximize your self-growth AND how to activate the imaginative, improvisational playtime you enjoyed as a kiddo. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod Follow Amy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb Book referenced: Essentialism by Greg McKeown

Did you know you're 65% more likely to meet a goal if you commit it to another person? And 95% more likely if you have ongoing meetings to check in on progress? Today's episode is all about accountability and a few different ways you can build it into your schedule so that you reach your goals faster (and probably happier, too!)  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod Follow Amy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb

Taylor Misiak is an LA based actress with credits including The CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, the Netflix Original Series American Vandal, and her most recent role as Ally, a series regular, on FXX's new show, Dave. She's also the co-host of the Table Flipping podcast. We talk about the best and the most challenging parts of getting your big break, and how to handle them. Lil Dickie Music Vid: https://youtu.be/NWWeQlXfSa0 https://www.instagram.com/taylormisiak https://www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod

If you're finding that it's hard to be and feel creative right now, you're not alone! In this episode, we're talking about why it feels that way right now. PLUS, a really fun way to access your creativity. (Join me in the challenge and tag me on IG when you complete your daily 1 hour of creativity!) Follow us on IG www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod Follow Amy on IG www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb

Social media is an amazing tool, but it's also the most draining part of your day as an actor--I guarantee it. Tune in to learn when it's time to take a break, what you'll learn from it, and to know you're not alone in all the weird stuff you do on there. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod Follow Amy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb

How is it AUGUST?! This pandemic feels like is swept our year away from us, but ALAS it hasn't! Listen to this episode for a guided, interactive reflection on how you've grown and changed this year so far. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod Music Credit: LAKEY INSPIRED Track Names: "Blue Boi" "Distant" "Oceans" Music By: LAKEY INSPIRED @ https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired Full License HERE - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

Brandon Lashawn Curry has is a working actor with experience on National Tours, TV, and Off-Broadway. Plus, he's one of the most confident people I know—always unwavering in making the best decisions for him. I can't wait for you to take a page from his book on this episode. Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonlashawn/ https://www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod/ https://www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb/

Whether you're waiting for your next performing gig, your next audition, or this pandemic to end...this episode is for you. Let's talk about what waiting does to us, how to practice patience, and what to do in the meantime.  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod Follow Amy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb Resources mentioned: http://www.radius.la/

Asha Michelle Wilson is a television writer, producer, and actress currently working as an Executive Story Editor for Netflix and developing a new comedy at NBC's Peacock. Her credits include American Horror Story, Feud: Betty & Joan, and Scream Queens. This is a great conversation about being your own career role model and both the impact and lack of representation of BIPOC in media. www.instagram.com/ashamichellewilson www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb

Chelsea London Lloyd is an LA-based actress, host, and comedian, and on this episode, we are talking about *almost* getting that big part, how putting yourself out there sets you up for success, and how to use your platform for good. Don't miss it! Follow The Actor Mindset Podcast on Instagram: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod Follow Chelsea on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_chelswhoelse_ Listen to Chelsea's podcast Dying of Laughter here: http://wavve.link/6j9Ko8Or

As actors, we experience more rejection than your average person. And yet, it doesn't seem to get easier. This episode features 5 ways to change how you perceive and react to being told no so that you can move onwards and upwards as soon as possible!  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod Follow Amy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb

Haven't performed in a while? Feeling a bit rusty? Maybe even doubting if you CAN act anymore? This episode is for you. Whether you need to brush up on old skills or learn something new, this episode is all about how to push past limiting thoughts and get into gear. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod Follow Amy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb

This episode has my top 3 strategies for trading in "survival mode" for thriving in both your career and quarantine. Learn how to leave room for hope, stay present, and be grateful for what you've got.  Got to http://weaudition.com/ and use the code MINDSET25 for 25% off their monthly fee. Follow us on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod

Caroline Klidonas is an actor, writer, and spoken word poet based in LA. I asked her to be on the podcast because she is someone I look up to in regard to follow what lights her up and making her own path in the industry. Plus, she's a great inspiration for making creative, soul-driven content. Follow Caroline on Instagram Here: www.instagram.com/carolineklidonas Follow Actor Mindset Podcast on IG (and enter to win the giveaway) here: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod

When we go deep and get honest with ourselves, we can feel what we are being called to do next, both in life and in our careers. Listen to this guided visualization to emerge from isolation clearer and more aligned with the vision for your career than ever. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod

Anthony Meindl is an LA-based Writer, Director, Teacher, and Founder of AMAW studios worldwide. We talk about how radical acceptance fuels both your acting and your success in the entertainment industry. http://www.instagram.com/anthonymeindl http://www.instagram.com/amawstudios http://www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod Mentioned in the Episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/04/movies/mike-birbiglias-6-tips-for-making-it-small-in-hollywood-or-anywhere.html

Josh Bardier is a performer, director, and writer based in New York City. With almost 10 years under his belt in the big city, he speaks from experience when it comes to resilience, preparedness, and knowing how to measure success in this industry. Don't miss this episode! Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod Join Josh in The Artist Spotlight Facebook Group here

As we move into the next phase of self-isolation and the impact of the coronavirus on our lives, how do we shift the energy of "hustle all the time" to doing what inspires us? How do we find grounded creativity and authentic expression right now? And why is it important? That's what we are talking about in today's episode.  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod For 25% off your monthly subscription to WeAudition, just go to www.WeAudition.com and enter the code MINDSET25

Jaron Frand is the Founder of Get A List Fit, an online fitness mentorship program specifically for actors, performers, and people in the entertainment industry. We have a really lovely conversation about how physical fitness can empower you, how important it is to love yourself at every stage, and also how to be the hero of your story.  For more inspiration and mindset tips, follow us on INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod

As artists, we are designed to connect. And yet, here we are in our homes, isolated and separated. In today's episode, we are talking about how to manage social distancing and the pressure to create our best work during this weird time in history. Follow us on Instagram for quarantine resources, support, and inspiration for this time: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod

You get two for the price of one with this episode! First, I have a little pep talk for you regarding the Coronavirus / COVID 19. I believe it is important for us to share facts and stop the spread of panic alongside a pandemic. THEN, we jump into my number one best tip for creating more progress and creativity in your career! You're going to love it.  For more inspiration, motivation, and tools… FOLLOW US ON INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod

Mackenzie Sweeney is a productivity coach who helps professionals get rid of overwhelm, master their productivity and create envious work-life balance. AND she coached me to get this podcast up off the ground! Make sure you listen all the way to the end to get her brain hacks for building your self-worth before or after an audition. For more inspiration, motivation, and tools… FOLLOW US ON INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod FOLLOW MACK ON INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/bymackk/

I see you hustling, trying, hoping, and wanting. I know you are working and accomplishing, but not giving yourself enough credit. You want your big break, but don't understand why it hasn't come yet. This episode is for you.  FOR MORE INSPIRATION, FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod

Self Care is an extremely hot topic these days, but what does it truly mean? In this episode, we are diving into best practices, what it does NOT mean, and how to incorporate it into your life so it is sustainable and effective. Plus, you'll get lists of self-care options for your physical body, your mind, your emotional life, and your social life! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM www.instagram.com/@actormindsetpod

When we think of accomplishments we are most proud of in life, they are often things that challenged us, causing us to push to and past our limits to get the result we desired. Today, we are talking about how to challenge ourselves and truly amplify the results on our careers in a shorter amount of time.  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod/

Lauren Lovett is a vocal and dialect coach, a practitioner of somatic experiencing, and a personal mentor of mine. In this episode, we discuss developing characters, how we nourish ourselves for the longevity of the mind and body through the pursuit of acting, and so much more. For more information on Lauren go here: http://www.speakwellus.com For more information on Somatic Experiencing go here: https://traumahealing.org Follow us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod

Kobe Bryant said, “The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.” In the aftermath of tragedy the only thing I can think to do is learn from and implement the wisdom and lessons from those we've lost. So, today we are talking about how to inspire others, how to own your greatness, and really how to BE great. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod

Everyone experiences jealousy. Why not learn how to use it to your advantage? In this episode, we are talking about how to use jealousy to cultivate gratitude, dive into what we really want, and why it's fantastic if your peers are doing well. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod

Ever been told that you're too [fill in the blank] to book work? Ever felt like you needed to change who you are and what you look like in order to be ready for the industry? Well, it's all crap. That's why, in this episode, we are talking about how cast-able you are right now, who else in this industry has been told these lies but kept going, and the importance of persistence and resilience. FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod

Happy New Year! In this episode, I'm showing you how to break down your 2020 Vision (heh, puns) into achievable goals and steps that you can actually accomplish! Also, learn the difference between a vision and a goal, what S.M.A.R.T. goals are, and how to make sure you're putting yourself out into the industry bravely and often. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod

WE'RE ALL THEATRE KIDS AT HEART — Please give a warm welcome to my friend and Actor Mindset Podcast's FIRST ever guest, Sean Liang! Sean is a Los Angeles based actor most recently featured in a recurring role on American Horror Story 1984, a Guest Star on 9-1-1, and Baskets on FX. He is a dear friend here to talk about what it was like to work on his dream show, how growing up in the theatre gave him a home, and why we must fall in love with story but also focus on taking care of ourselves.

How often do you celebrate what you've accomplished? Today we're talking about all the elements of your career that should be celebrated (ahem...failing is one of them...) and how to do it. PLUS, how to reflect on 2019 and bring 2020 in strong.  Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod

Why are you an actor? Why did you start this endeavor? I think we all chose this path of most resistance because there was something deep within us that called us to it. That's your Why. Tune in to learn about the importance of knowing your Why, how to verbalize and tap into it, and how having it on the tip of your tongue can make this pursuit a whole lot easier and, hopefully, more successful. Follow us on INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod

For actors, perfectionism is a tricky little thing. It appears well-intentioned to want to achieve at a high level, but is perfectionism actually procrastination in disguise? Let's find out together. Follow us on INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod

Welcome to The Actor Mindset Podcast - a new show hosted by fellow actress, Amy McNabb, that explores the journey to success in a creative career and the mindset and tools needed to get there.