The Work

In our season 10 finale, Bonnie Gillespie discusses the harsh truth about being successful in any business; it's not a journey many will get to take with us. Thank you for diving in for The Work!

If you had ONE thing all taken care of, would it revolutionize your creative pursuit? Bonnie Gillespie explores Enoughness 101 -- and how money won't fix things -- in this week's episode of The Work.

If you had ONE thing all taken care of, would it revolutionize your creative pursuit? Bonnie Gillespie explores Enoughness 101 -- and how money won't fix things -- in this week's episode of The Work.

If you had ONE thing all taken care of, would it revolutionize your creative pursuit? Bonnie Gillespie explores Enoughness 101 -- and how money won't fix things -- in this week's episode of The Work.

In 2018, Bonnie Gillespie entered into a deep mind-body healing journey that would change her life forever. In this week's episode of The Work, she shares how a somatic experiencing tactic bodyworker Rachel Hardy taught her shifted her worldview.

Bonnie Gillespie explains how advice is kind of useless... it's just someone's opinion about how you may succeed or fail from their own POV. If you suffer from the guru syndrome, you'll want to check this out and stop seeking advice for building your creative career.

Actors! Are you committing this mistake? Hollywood casting director Bonnie Gillespie walks you through how NOT to hand buyers your NO in this week's episode of The Work!

Actors! Are you committing this mistake? Hollywood casting director Bonnie Gillespie walks you through how NOT to hand buyers your NO in this week's episode of The Work!

Finding yourself filled with emotions you don't know what to do with? You're a creative storyteller! Of course you know what to do with them! Put them into your work. Bonnie Gillespie will help you figure out how.

Finding yourself filled with emotions you don't know what to do with? You're a creative storyteller! Of course you know what to do with them! Put them into your work. Bonnie Gillespie will help you figure out how.

Are you engaging in actor busy work? How can you know for sure? Hollywood casting director Bonnie Gillespie walks you through the criteria for identifying -- and avoiding -- the nonsense that can distract you from living your dreams.

How's your mindset? If it's sometimes crappy, you'd better check your feed. It's time to Kon Mari your social media stream so you aren't eating shit sandwiches anymore. Let Bonnie Gillespie get you flowing in the right direction... the direction of your dreams!

Have you ever been told you're not a commercial type? Or anything else about the TRUTH of your acting career? And then decided it's a rule for living your life in pursuit of your dreams? Let Bonnie Gillespie set you straight in this episode of The Work!

Have you ever been told you're not a commercial type? Or anything else about the TRUTH of your acting career? And then decided it's a rule for living your life in pursuit of your dreams? Let Bonnie Gillespie set you straight in this episode of The Work!

Kim Estes won an Emmy and he knew it was gonna happen. How did he know? His friend and Self-Management for Actors guide, Bonnie Gillespie, takes you through a mindset shift that can get you on your way to holding up something gold and shiny too!

There comes a moment in every actors life at which looking within must happen. When all the other elements are in place and you're still not "making it," there's one scary question left. Join Hollywood casting director Bonnie Gillespie to explore, "What if I Suck?" for yourself.

Lessons from a Casting Favor: What are actors doing wrong, when it comes to their online presence? Hollywood casting director Bonnie Gillespie takes you through a few notes from her experience casting a few roles on the Twitch series "Artificial" in our season 10 premiere of The Work!

Your brand is the umbrella under which all the types you can play live. Bonnie Gillespie explains why seemingly opposite actor types are actually connected by the brand that is YOU in this final episode of Season 9 of THE WORK!

So many actors focus on the wrong thing (booking the job) when the more powerful skill for a lifetime of being cast is booking the room.

Casting director and author Bonnie Gillespie shares some quick thoughts on actor demo reels and the purpose of your footage in helping you teach the buyers exactly how to cast you next.

What do agents look for in an actor? Dollar signs! Bonnie Gillespie hooks you up with how to look like stacks so the reps of your dreams have no choice but to sign you to their roster.

Bonnie Gillespie explains why sometimes things on our to-do list must be categorized as JFDI ones. We're not gonna warm up to 'em... we just gotta effin' do it!

There's getting ready and then there's procrastinating to the point of inaction. Get ready ENOUGH and then launch at 85%!

Bonnie Gillespie explains how actors can amp up the KLT factor to build a castable brand without ever feeling icky about promoting or networking or hustling!

We're sensitive critters, artists and storytellers. But it's never personal in show BUSINESS! Our ability to detach from why we *think* others are doing whatever they do can be a secret weapon to our success as creatives.

Bonnie Gillespie has a magic wand, instantly transporting you to the acting project of your dreams. You're on set. It's everything you ever wanted. Can you picture EVERY detail? If not, you've got more work to do!

Never again find yourself overwhelmed by showbiz and your acting career! Bonnie Gillespie reframes overwhelm in this mindset-shifting episode of The Work!

Hate networking? You won't after Bonnie Gillespie takes you through this mini-course on what it is you really need to feel your best as you navigate this part of showbiz!

It's not just a spin-filled love-fest for all things Hollywood! What do the letters "TMZ" really mean? Find out now as Bonnie Gillespie takes you for a little ride!

When we come at everything from a place of service, we find we get the Hollywood we *all* want to be a part of! Join Bonnie Gillespie for this empowering POV!

According to Bonnie Gillespie, success in Hollywood is simple. It's hard work plus discipline over time. S = HW + D/T

When you're at the co-star level as an actor, your character's function is simple. Super simple. Don't overcomplicate it by getting struck with one-line fever!

Far more important than the jobs you say YES to are the ones you say NO to. Knowing your NO line as an actor makes all the difference in your level of success, according to Hollywood casting director Bonnie Gillespie.

In what's possibly the shortest-ever episode of The Work, Bonnie Gillespie reminds you to use the word CAST... because "casted" is NOT a word.

Bonnie Gillespie shares a favorite quote from "America's Next Top Model" (yes, really) and explains how being comfortable in your own skin is often the most castable element out there.

One of the most empowering things you can do comes down to getting real about what's going on and detaching from any emotion about it. This quick tip from Bonnie Gillespie will rock your creative world!

You've seen famous actors' names in breakdowns. Sometimes, we're not just looking for a particular type of actor; we're going fishing! Learn about this casting tactic from Bonnie Gillespie... who loves going fishing!

Knowing your age range is helpful when submitting to casting notices... but most actors miss the powerful data at their fingertips.

Bonnie Gillespie suggests you identify someone who proves what you want to do can be done. Not someone super famous. Not someone tiers above. Someone just out ahead of you, keeping the pace. Much inspo to mine, here!

Bonnie Gillespie defines the vocab of "Self-Management for Actors" with the classic "Lurk Then Lead" convo. Charging in could do you in if you've not cased the joint first for how it's done.

Bonnie Gillespie defines the vocab of “Self-Management for Actors” by explaining what it is to be a BIG OL' 5 when it comes to believing you are enough as you navigate your creative journey.

Bonnie Gillespie defines the vocab of “Self-Management for Actors” in this ninth season of THE WORK! Enjoy these quick trips through the fundamentals of your ninja journey starting with this one about how HARD it is to be an artist.

Actor Donzell Lewis digs in on embracing who you are vs. changing who you are, releasing the exhaustion of the facade, and turning the anger of "where are my stories" into a reason for creating them in this authentic interview with Bonnie Gillespie.

Actor Verona Blue shares how this tattooed-and-pierced concert flautist went on to become the voice of the first ever female stormtrooper in the "Star Wars" universe in this inked-up interview with Bonnie Gillespie.

Actor Cait Mathis jams about choosing the size of your baggage, building a community even when you're an introvert, and showing up in the face of fear in this "Trigger's coming out of the barn" interview with Bonnie Gillespie.

New York-based actor Victoria Prather jams about creating community to support your goals, "speaking ninja," and staying balanced through booze in this almost totally SFW interview with Bonnie Gillespie.

Actor Quincy Cho chats about amassing tools by diversifying training, copywriting for creatives, and doing stage stuff in an on-camera town in this dinosaur-branded interview with Bonnie Gillespie.

Actor-filmmaker Kathi Carey reflects on how the industry's opinion on hyphenates has evolved, the importance of your first pancake, and her new book "Cast Yourself" in this DIY interview with Bonnie Gillespie.

Actor-filmmaker Sarah Demeestere shares how she gets work done in her sleep, how facing fear is a form of self-love, and how she's building the Hollywood she wants to be a part of in this ooh-lah-lah interview with Bonnie Gillespie.

Actor Kristen Mae Carbone waxes brilliant about being a practical dreamer, about competition vs. collaboration, and about alphabet idea generation in this sassy interview with Bonnie Gillespie.

Actor Jill Maglione discusses the declaration of "I'm an actor," shares the secret of stamina in recording audiobooks, and talks parenting while on the hustle for a creative career in this smiley interview with Bonnie Gillespie.