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After a rather lengthy hiatus, That's How We Role is back! I am doing a slight departure from my normal interview-style podcast. This episode is a roundtable discussion on the SAG-AFTRA 2023 TV Theatrical Tentative Agreement. I am joined by my first time co-host, Courtney Rioux, host of The Whole Artist podcast.  We are  joined by our fellow SAG-AFTRA board members and fellow TV/TH Negotiations Committee members, Shari Belafonte, Jason George Danielle Towne.We talk about gains in this $1 Billion contract including the very first AI and Digital Replica language, hair and makeup consultations for performers of color, self-tape provisions, and more!The deadline for voting is  December 5th at 5PM PST. For more information, visit https://www.sagaftra.org/contracts2023.Check out Courtney Rioux's podcast, The Whole Artist.Bri CampanoExecutive ProducerBeyond Reach Studiosbri@beyondreach.liveSupport the show

SAG-AFTRA's fight for a fair contract extends to all corners of the U.S., including all 25 locals who work under the terms of the TV/Theatrical agreement. In this episode, we talk to representatives from some of the small and mid-size locals to explore how the strike is affecting them. Guests include Gail Crouner,  a member of the SAG-AFTRA Dallas-Forth Worth local and the TV Theatrical Negotiating Committee; Jim Gleason, the New Orleans Local President; Andrea Lyman, the President of the SAG-AFTRA New England Local, and Courtney Rioux, Chicago-based SAG-AFTRA National Board member and a member of the TV/Theatrical Negotiating Committee. **The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA's endorsement.

TV and film production has slowed to a near-halt after unions for actors and writers started striking earlier this summer. But this week, the Writers Guild of America is set to return to the negotiating table with major Hollywood studios. But what about SAG-AFTRA's effort? Reset checks in with Charles Andrew Gardner and Courtney Rioux, two local union members, about the progress of their strike.

Today's guests: -Dan Shafer, Journalist at The Recombobulation Area. - Courtney Rioux, Currently playing Paramedic Courtney on NBC's Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago PD

Courtney Rioux is an actor, coach, and podcast host living in Chicago. And now she's the mother of a 9-month-old! As an actor, you have seen her most recently on NBC's Chicago Med for 8 seasons! You've definitely heard her voice on a Jimmy Dean commercial, or seen her as the Spokesperson for Hot Shot. Courtney hosts the podcast ‘The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux'. She coaches actors who feel stuck in their life and career. Finally, she serves on the National Board for Sag-Aftra as well as her Chicago Local Board. With each pursuit, she seeks to inspire and empower actors to create a life of joy, freedom, and abundance. Follow her at @courtneyrioux on Insta and reach out at CourtneyRioux.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Courtney Rioux ⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3205377/ ⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyrioux/?hl=en ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ The Moving Spotlight Podcast ⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264 ⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27 ⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight ⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #ChicagoMed #ChicagoFire #ChicagoPD #JimmyDean #HotSauce #TheWholeArtist #Sag-Aftra #SAG #Aftra #sagaftra #LifeCoach #Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife #Believe #Success #Inspiration #Netflix #Hulu #Amazon #HBO #AppleTV #Showtime #Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film #YourBestBadActing #Content #CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-moving-spotlight/support

Today’s episode features TWO guests - Courtney Rioux and Kelsey Mathes. Courtney Rioux (She/her/hers) is a multi-passionate creative. As an actor, you may have seen her most recently on Chicago Med, Fire, and PD as Paramedic Courtney, The Hot Shot spokesperson, or heard her voice on a Jimmy Dean, McDonald's, Sherwin Williams, or Hershey's TV commercial. But Courtney is also an advocate for actors. She does this as a host of the podcast The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux, in teaching and coaching actors, and in her role as VP of the Chicago Sag-Aftra board. With each of these, she inspires and empowers actors to create a life of joy, freedom, and abundance. Follow her at @courtneyrioux on Insta and sign up for her V.I.P. updates and free gifts at CourtneyRioux.com. Kelsey Mathes didn’t submit a bio….but you should check out her instagram and website below ;)    Get to know our guests! Courtney Rioux:  Podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyrioux Website: www.courtneyrioux.com Kelsey Mathes: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boss-life-balance-podcast/id1505371470 Instagram: www.instagram.com/yourcoachkelsey Website: www.kammeditation.com   Things we chat about… Funks that both Courtney and Kelsey both found themselves in this past year The negative chatter that went through Courtney’s head after an injury kept her off set A phone call that Courtney received from the AD of Chicago Med - while she was in the hospital How Kelsey busied herself as a distraction, after she lost her job Why it’s important for coaches to share their vulnerabilities on social media What each of them learned about themselves as both professionals and humans during the past year   Books we chat about - Untamed - by Glennon Doyle  Existential Kink - by Carolyn Elliot Listen to one of these for free with a free audible trial: www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow **All links are affiliate links. (Please buy 5 copies... ;) )  Previous episodes: Stop Letting 2020 Be Your Crutch - with DaJuan Johnson    Actor Resources  Come join us for our weekly actor mindset calls! The #NotPerfect Actor Family: A group coaching program for actors who are ready to stress less, laugh more, and love themselves - regardless of where you are in your career, what’s happening in the world, and helping with go throughs in your personal life. Click below to join, and use promocode ACTORPROBLEMS to sign up at a discount :) (offer expires December 31, 2020)  www.tonyrossicoaching.com/workwithtony Join us!  "Actor Problems" Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/actorproblems  Join the actor self-care newsletter! www.tonyrossicoaching.com Plus gain access to my free video series - “Why You Think You Suck (Even Though You Really Don’t)”   For Sponsorship Inquiries Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Actor Problems Sponsor” in the subject line. Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation options, starting at $1/month.  Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi TikTok: @tony.rossi Facebook: www.facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Remember - we can be messy and still get the things that we want #notperfect #stillenough

The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked. Courtney chats with actor, producer, and director, Marlyne Barrett; on cultivating relationships, the illusion of fame, and how Marlyne became a series regular without auditioning for Chicago Med. Marlyne Barrett stars as Maggie Lockwood, the charge nurse who knows the heart of the staff as well as everyone who passes through the emergency department's doors. Maggie is recently married and is skilled and confident, but recently faced profound health issues. Before starring in the NBC drama, Barrett was known to audiences for her dynamic portrayal of Council President Nerese Campbell on the critically acclaimed HBO series “The Wire.” She was also Ian McShane's trustworthy attaché, Tomasina, on NBC's “Kings” and played Felicia Marquand on the popular F/X series “Damages,” opposite Glenn Close and Rose Byrne. Additionally, she appeared on John Ridley's ABC series “American Crime.”Her feature credits include “Hitch” and the indie “Quest,” from director Santiago Rizzo. Barrett also executive produced and starred in the award-winning, Oscar-nominated short film “NightCall”, which earned more than 40 awards in the film festival circuit, including eight best short film awards (including Cannes Film Festival), four best of best/audience awards, and three best lead actress awards. She also appears in the upcoming feature “Shotgun,” which was in competition at SXSW and recently got distribution. This season she makes her directorial film debut in her first directed, produced, and written short film titled, “Haimerican”, which will make its debut at the Cannes International Pan African FilmFestival in October 2020. Barrett is a 2020 NAMIC Vision Award Nominee, Best Performance-Drama for “Chicago Med.” Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. but raised in Montreal by Haitian parents with her sisters and brother, she made a promise to her parents to get a degree in nursing prior to fulfilling her acting career. She now has the honor of playing one on television. Marlyne is happily married to Gavin W. Barrett. Find Marlyne Barrett online: https://www.instagram.com/barrettmarlyne/ Her podcast with her husband "Pancakes 4 Dinner" launches on January 12, 2021. Trailer: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pancakes-4-dinner/id1540847634 ### Special thanks to: Tommy Martin for Sound Mixing this episode. Mandy Work Wetzel for all of your hard work. Photography by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux. For more information, go to http://bravelux.com/ Music by Blythe Martin Productions. For more info, please contact Jamie and Erik at erik@SoundAnswer.com Edited by Courtney Rioux Courtney Rioux is a multi-passionate creative. As an actor, you may have seen her most recently on Chicago Med or heard her voice on a Jimmy Dean commercial, but Courtney is also an advocate for actors. She does this as a host of the podcast The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux, in teaching and coaching actors, and in her role as VP of the Chicago Sag-Aftra board. With each of these, she inspires and empowers actors to create a life of joy, freedom, and abundance.  Follow her at @courtneyrioux on Insta and sign up for her V.I.P. updates  and free gifts at www.CourtneyRioux.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/support

The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked. This week, Courtney sits down with coach and author, David Ellzey, to discuss his expansion from acting into coaching and how the Sedona Method is a transformational practice, especially for actors managing anxiety. David Ellzey has worked in the field of consciousness, emotional health, and living an awakened life for the last 30 years - as a teacher and coach for organizations and individuals. His clients range from the United Nations to the investment industry, and individuals in all challenges of life, including COVID-19. He's one of the few global instructors of the Sedona Method, a technique for letting go and realizing our unlimited nature. He is a transformational speaker and performer at conferences and events worldwide. In addition to a thirty-year successful acting career in TV, film, and on stage, David is also an accomplished author. You can find his most recent book, The Ocean of Now, on Amazon. COMING UP Sedona Method Immersion - Dec. 5th! READ MORE HERE Website and Mailing List www.davidellzey.com, david@davidellzey.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1sjBlsU4krS3PuKsjPNsg Facebook https://www.facebook.com/david.ellzey.3 More with Courtney and David: https://vimeo.com/405666301 Follow Courtney Rioux on Social Media: Website www.courtneyrioux.com Instagram instagram.com/courtneyrioux Twitter twitter.com/courtneyrioux Facebook facebook.com/courtneyrioux ### Special thanks to: Eric Backus for editing this episode. Mandy Work Wetzel for all of your hard work. Dana Black of https://iswearonmymothersgravepod.com/ for your podcast knowledge. Photography by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux. For more information, go to http://bravelux.com/ Theme music by Blythe Martin Productions. For more info, please contact Jamie and Erik at erik@SoundAnswer.com Courtney Rioux is a multi-passionate creative. As an actor, you may have seen her most recently on Chicago Med or heard her voice on a Jimmy Dean commercial, but Courtney is also an advocate for actors. She does this as a host of the podcast The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux, in teaching and coaching actors, and in her role as VP of the Chicago Sag-Aftra board. With each of these, she inspires and empowers actors to create a life of joy, freedom, and abundance. Follow her at @courtneyrioux on Insta and sign up for her V.I.P. updates at www.CourtneyRioux.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/support

The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked. This week, Courtney sits down with Casting Director, AJ Links, to discuss all things casting; the process, the relationship to the broader industry, and working in times of pandemic and growing social movements. AJ Links is a Casting Director for Paskal Rudnicke Casting. Her credits include television, film, commercials, industrials, short films, and music videos. Her recent work includes Steve McQueen's feature Widows, Showtime's Work in Progress and Emmy-nominated series, Shameless, CBS's The Red Line, Comedy Central's South Side, and HBO's series from JJ Abrams' and Jordan Peele: Lovecraft Country. You can also see her work in the first season of Amazon's Patriot, Adult Swim's Joe Pera Talks With You, and NBC's Shrink. After graduating with a BFA in Theatre Arts from The Theatre School at DePaul University in 2011, she joined Paskal Rudnicke Casting as a Casting Assistant in 2013. Her love for actors, improvisation, and alternative story structure and style guide her casting choices and distinctive taste. Though theatre is her first love, film has captured her heart. Find AJ Links On the Internet: www.prcasting.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisjadelinks | https://www.instagram.com/prcasting Follow Courtney Rioux: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Special thanks to: Enrique Palomino for editing this episode. Mandy Work Wetzel for all of your hard work. Dana Black of I Swear on My Mother's Grave Podcast for your podcast knowledge. Photography by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux. Theme Music by Blythe Martin Productions. For more info, please contact Jamie and Erik at erik@SoundAnswer.com ******************************************************************************* Courtney Rioux is a multi-passionate creative. As an actor, you may have seen her most recently on Chicago Med or heard her voice on a Jimmy Dean commercial, but Courtney is also an advocate for actors. She does this as a host of the podcast The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux, in teaching and coaching actors, and in her role as VP of the Chicago Sag-Aftra board. With each of these, she inspires and empowers actors to create a life of joy, freedom, and abundance. Follow her at @courtneyrioux on Insta and sign up for her V.I.P. updates at www.CourtneyRioux.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/support

The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. Get a sneak peek from season two guests like Michael Pressman (Chicago Med), AJ Links (PR Casting), Marlyne Barrett (Chicago Med), and Erica Elam (Positive Psychologist/Improvisor), and learn what happened to Courtney between seasons! Ouch! Special thanks to: Enrique Palomino for editing this trailer. Mandy Work for all of your hard work. Dana Black for your podcast knowledge. Jamie and Erik Martin for the theme music. Erik@SoundAnswer.com Joe Mazza for my photo. *********************************************************** Courtney Rioux is a multi-passionate creative. As an actor, you may have seen her most recently on Chicago Med or heard her voice on a Jimmy Dean commercial, but Courtney is also an advocate for actors. She does this as a host of the podcast The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux, in teaching and coaching actors, and in her role as VP of the Chicago Sag-Aftra board. With each of these, she inspires and empowers actors to create a life of joy, freedom, and abundance. Follow her at @courtneyrioux on Insta and sign up for her V.I.P. updates at www.CourtneyRioux.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/support

Warning: Your cheeks will hurt after this episode. Actor, coach and host of The Whole Artist, Courtney Rioux brightens up our heavy history podcast with a history of positive psychology and then Nat gives the fans what they want with the story of Sally Rand.Our Guest Courtney Rioux (photo by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux)Martin E. P. SeligmanMaslow’s Hierarchy of NeedsSally Rand with FansSally Rand with BubbleResources:Coursera Course on Positive PsychologyVia Character Strength TestPositive Psychology ExercisesMore on Courtney:Courtney Rioux is a multi-passionate creative. As an actor, you may have seen her most recently on Chicago Med, Fire, and PD as paramedic Courtney, The Hot Shot spokesperson, or heard her voice on a Jimmy Dean, McDonald's, Sherwin Williams, or Hershey's TV commercial. But Courtney is also an advocate for actors. She does this as a host of the podcast The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux, in teaching and coaching actors, and in her role as VP of the Chicago Sag-Aftra board. With each of these, she inspires and empowers actors to create a life of joy, freedom, and abundance. Follow her at @courtneyrioux on Insta and sign up for her V.I.P. updates at CourtneyRioux.com. SOURCES:Positive Psychology: Flourish by Martin Seligman, Coursera Course, Armchair Expert w Angela Duckworth, Authentic Happiness.org, Viacharacter.org, Positive Psychology, Britannica, Simply Psychology, Positive Psychology Center at UPennSally Rand: Britannica, Wikiipedia, Chicago Architecture Foundation about world’s fairsMERCH: Snag some Shared History merch and get stylin’!SOCIALS: Follow Shared History on Twitter & Instagram and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!SUPPORT: DYK you can support us on Patreon? Just become a patron of Arcade Audio and let ‘em know you love us.CREDITS:Original Theme: Garreth SpinnOriginal Art: Sarah CruzAbout this podcast:Shared History, is a comedy podcast and history podcast in one. Hosted by Chicago comedians, each episode focuses on obscure, overlooked and underrepresented historical events and people.SPONSORS: This episode was sponsored by RAYGUN & ECBG Cake Studio (all promocodes mentioned in episode are one word, no spaces)Direct sponsorship inquiries here.

The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux. Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. This week is the Season 1 Finale of The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux! To celebrate the end of the season, Courtney speaks with actor, writer, director, and best friend, Kelly O'Sullivan, about a variety of topics including Kelly becoming a writer, Saint Frances (her multi-award-winning first screenplay), her anxiety and panic attacks on set, and shame. Seriously though, it's a fun podcast - Kelly has a special gift to make serious things funny. Thank you for listening and we can't wait to see you in Season 2! * As mentioned in Courtney's Intro, here is a link to Brene Brown's TED Talk, Listening to Shame (https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_listening_to_shame?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare) Courtney's Book Shelf! Follow Courtney Rioux on Social Media Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook KELLY O'SULLIVAN: Kelly O'Sullivan is an actor, writer, and director originally from North Little Rock, Arkansas. Saint Frances, her first feature screenplay which she also starred in, premiered at South by Southwest where it won a special jury award for Breakthrough Voice and the Audience Award for Narrative Feature. As an actor, she has performed at Steppenwolf Theatre, The Goodman, Writers Theatre, the Pacific Playwrights Festival, and the Ojai Playwrights Conference, among many others. Her TV and Film work includes two seasons on USA's Sirens, and independent films Henry Gamble's Birthday Party, Olympia, and Sleep with Me. She is a graduate of Northwestern University, The School at Steppenwolf, is a recipient of a Princess Grace Fellowship for Theatre and a 3Arts Make a Wave grantee. Find Kelly On The Internet: Saint Frances Movie on Twitter (twitter.com/saint_movie) Saint Frances Movie on Instagram (instagram.com/saintfrancesmovie/) Rent or Buy Saint Frances on iTunes! ### Credits: Photography by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux. For more information, go to http://bravelux.com/ Music by Blythe Martin Productions. For more info, please contact Jamie and Erik at erik@SoundAnswer.com This is a PodClubhouse original production. Produced, engineered and edited at PodClubouse Studios. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/support

The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with Artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. This week, Courtney speaks with with professional singer, songwriter, actor, educator, and looping artist, Taylor Mallory, about how his artistic statement, “my passion is my profession,” shapes his multi-faceted career; as well as creating music in the 52 Week Song Challenge, being teacher as a Black male, the importance of being on SAG-AFTRA's board, and so much more! The aim of The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is to not just make you a better actor, but to help you live a more fulfilled life. Courtney's Book Shelf! Follow Courtney Rioux on Social Media Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook TAYLOR MALLORY: Photography: Chollette Taylor Mallory is a professional singer, songwriter, actor, educator, and looping artist. As a music artist, he's been featured in the Wall Street Journal, JET, Windy City Live! and nominated for Best Male Vocalist for the Chicago Music Awards. His acting highlights include national print, radio, and commercial ads from Corona, Newport, McDonalds, Rocket Mortgage and many more. He made his television debut on NBC's Chicago P.D., as Darius Brown. Above all, Mallory uses his artistry as an entertainer to uplift and encourage those who have experienced childhood trauma and sexual abuse; his message is simple “You are enough and your healing starts with you. Embrace all of your different “selves!” In addition, Taylor is a proud SAG-AFTRA member and a vocal mentor for the F.A.M.E. foundation. He currently teaches a course entitled Professional Development for Vocalists at the Chicago High School of Arts and directs a 20 student rock band at the School of Rock — Oak Park. His artistic statement is simple: “My passion is my profession.” Find Taylor On The Internet: Taylor's Website (taylormallorymusic.com) The Challenge Sessions Vol. 1 (all proceeds from The Challenge Sessions Vol. 1 will be donated to @dreamoneducation — a black female led organization helping black youth in academic achievement) Feeling Better (feat. Sam Trump, Trentino, & Budway Ferris) Dream on Education (dreamoneducation.org) Instagram (instagram.com/taylormallory) Facebook YouTube ### Credits: Photography by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux. For more information, go to http://bravelux.com/ Music by Blythe Martin Productions. For more info, please contact Jamie and Erik at erik@SoundAnswer.com This is a PodClubhouse original production. Produced, engineered and edited at PodClubouse Studios. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/support

Today's episode features Allison Grischow. Allison Grischow is a Chicago-based actor, improviser, musician, voiceover artist, and aerialist. They hold degrees in Theatre and Music from Valparaiso University as well as Second City’s Music Improv Conservatory. She has studied Contemporary British Theatre in the heart of London and the Stanislavsky tradition at the Moscow Art Theatre School. Recently you may have heard their voice on The Onion's podcast, "The Topical" or singing and running through fake snow in The Lilly Theater's production of The Magic Snowman. She is the founder of the small business The Joyful Actor and believes that actors and creatives deserve to be joyful in their work and create practices that are sustainable and fun.  Connect with Allison & the Joyful Actor Instagram:  @algrisch @thejoyfulactor    The Joyful Actor Website:  www.thejoyfulactor.com   Actors Access Resume:  https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/allisongrischow   Consensual Pod's "Ten Week Turnabout" on Spotify (You can also find it on Apple Podcasts!)  https://open.spotify.com/show/760xts4vRfALb2V1TsdybM   Things we chat about: How to better understand your thoughts Why our circumstances don’t have to control our feelings What to do instead of shaming ourselves for our negative thoughts The real reason she checks her phone each morning The “fucked up priorities” we tend to have as actors How people pleasing led to her getting sick What leads to our greatest growth - even though we don’t like it Why Allison started “The Joyful Actor” The trial and error process to start using in auditions    Resources referenced:  Unfuck Your Brain podcast - with Kara Loewentheil https://unfuckyourbrain.com/podcasts/ The Whole Artist podcast - with Courtney Rioux: https://courtneyrioux.com/news/podcast We See You W. A. T. (White American Theatre): https://www.weseeyouwat.com/ “Sleep Smarter” by Shawn Stevenson For a list of health, relationship, acting and overall self-improvement books & podcasts - check out this free resource here  Want to listen to this book for free? Click here for a free Audible trial membership!    Previous episodes Feel Your Feelings (Even if They Suck) - with Courtney Rioux  Speak Up! Different Convos & Emotional People - with Mel B Cook  Handling Rejection and Playing the Long Game - with Spenser Davis  Actor Safety During COVID19 - with Duane Sharp    Actor Resources   Join us!  Join our private Facebook community! www.facebook.com/groups/actorproblems  Join the actor self-care newsletter!  Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com to sign up for the free actor self-care newsletter. I’ll share tips, tricks, and stories (that I don’t post anywhere else) every week, just for us actors.  Plus gain access to my free video series - “Why You Think You Suck (Even Though You Really Don’t)”   Interested in coaching?  Schedule a free call with me here!  Don’t see a slot that fits your schedule? Shoot me an email - tony.rossi@gmail.com   For Sponsorship Inquiries Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Actor Problems Sponsor” in the subject line. Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation options, starting at $1/month.    Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi TikTok: @tony.rossi Facebook: www.facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching    Remember - we can be messy and still get the things that we want #notperfect #stillenough

The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. This week, Courtney has a great conversation with actor, Karin Anglin, about being a series regular on Showtime's Work in Progress, getting over professional heartbreak, letting go of the "how" and the "when", being a serial journaler, achieving a work-life balance, and much more! The aim of The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is to not just make you a better actor, but to help you live a more fulfilled life. Follow Courtney Rioux on Social Media Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook KARIN ANGLIN: Karin Anglin is thrilled to be a regular cast member of the hit TV series Work In Progress on Showtime. She has over 26 TV and film credits to her name, most recently filming her recurring role on the upcoming FOX series, neXt. She's also guest starred on Netflix's Soundtrack, Amazon's Electric Dreams, NBC's Dick Wolf creations, Chicago Fire, Chicago PD and Chicago Justice, FOX's Proven Innocent, Empire, The Mob Doctor, The Chicago Code and Prison Break and A&E's The Beast to name a few. Anglin is also a nationally recognized voice talent most notably voicing commercial campaigns for Always, Symbicort, Kellogg's, Dove, and Kraft and lending her promo voice talents to networks like NBC's Saturday Night Live, Comedy Central, SyFy and ESPN. Anglin commits to being unstoppable in pursuing her craft and plans on thriving in her artistic endeavors as long as she can. “I love breathing life into scripts and pride myself on being adept at interpreting direction so that I can bring a director and/or producer's creative vision to fruition with ease and authenticity. I focus on delivering a performance that serves the script truthfully but is also nuanced with my own unique viewpoint and interpretation. I want the creative collaborations I am a part of to feel successful for everyone on board”. Find Karin On The Internet: Karin's Website (www.karinanglin.com) Work In Progress Instagram (instagram.com/karinanglin) Linked In ### Credits: Photography by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux. For more information, go to http://bravelux.com/ Music by Blythe Martin Productions. For more info, please contact Jamie and Erik at erik@SoundAnswer.com This is a PodClubhouse original production. Produced, engineered and edited at PodClubouse Studios. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/support

The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. This week, Courtney has a fantastic talk with digital strategist, Tony Howell. Tony is a one-stop shop for digital wellness and this week's episode is jam-packed with useful information and tips. Learn why you need to pay attention to, and take control of, your online presence through social media, brand awareness, having Email Excellence, and so much more. Be a Changemaker. The aim of The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is to not just make you a better actor, but to help you live a more fulfilled life. For more information on the contract, check out this non-partisan breakdown of the tentative agreement, presented by The Union Working Podcast Follow Courtney Rioux on Social Media Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Tony Howell: Tony Howell is a digital strategist for Emmy, Grammy, Tony, Oscar, and Olivier award-winning artists. His work has been featured by Google, Squarespace, SAG-AFTRA, Actors' Equity Association, and more. Before becoming an entrepreneur, he was an actor for 20+ years—performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tours, and more. In addition to weekly free content and scholarships to his quarterly programs, Tony donates a percentage of profits to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and 100% of all the profits from his book, Artists to Artist to the ACLU. Find Tony On The Internet: TonyHowell.me (tonyhowell.me/) The Tony Howell Podcast: Conversations with Changemakers Tony on Twitter (twitter.com/tonyhowell) Tony on Instagram (instagram.com/tonyhowell/) ### Credits: Photography by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux. For more information, go to http://bravelux.com/ Music by Blythe Martin Productions. For more info, please contact Jamie and Erik at erik@SoundAnswer.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/support

The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness.  This week, Courtney has a very funny conversation with actor, sketch comedian, podcaster, travel videographer, and YouTube sensation, Sean Ely. Courtney talks to Sean about his career, his drive to always be creating, and there are some great tips on making your own content. Also, Producer Mike pops into the episode for his thoughts on Burger King's Mac n' Cheetos. The aim of The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is to not just make you a better actor, but to help you live a more fulfilled life. Follow Courtney Rioux on Social Media Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook SEAN ELY: Sean Ely is a Chicago-based actor, sketch comedian and travel videographer. His daily comedy web series, Number Six With Cheese, takes a satirical and unnecessary dive into the world of new fast food menu items, and has amassed 30,000 subscribers since 2016 alongside comedian Corey Wagner. They've partnered with brands such as UberEats, Arby's, AT&T and Google. This year, they even launched their own original hot sauce—Sixer Sauce, the perfect drive-thru condiment—which ships anywhere nationwide. Sean is a graduate of The Second City Training Center and regularly performs at The Second City, The Annoyance Theater and Playground Theater. His voice can also be heard in ad campaigns for Checkers & Rally's, Planet Fitness and Root Car Insurance. He's also the co-host of The Unemployables Podcast, all about leaving corporate America, living efficiently and turning your true passions into a career, with new episodes every Monday. Find Sean On The Internet: Sean's Twitter (twitter.com/theseanwow) Sean's Instagram (instagram.com/theseanwow) Number Six With Cheese YouTube Channel (youtube.com/numbersixwithcheese) Number Six With Cheese Website (numbersixwithcheese.com) The Unemployables Podcast On Apple Podcasts The Unemployables Website (theunemployablespod.com/) The Unemployables Patreon Sean's Personal YouTube Channel (youtube.com/socialmediapessimist) ### Credits: Photography by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux. For more information, go to http://bravelux.com/ Music by Blythe Martin Productions. For more info, please contact Jamie and Erik at erik@SoundAnswer.com This is a PodClubhouse original production. Produced, engineered and edited at PodClubouse Studios. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/support

The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. This week, Courtney sits down with financial educator and actor, Miata Edoga. One of the longest relationships we have in our life is with money, whether we know it or not. Courtney and Miata discuss the need for artists to be financially stable and educated, overcoming financial hurdles, dispelling the idea of the starving artist, and much more. The aim of The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is to not just make you a better actor, but to help you live a more fulfilled life. Courtney's Book Shelf The Printable Debt Thermometer Follow Courtney Rioux on Social Media Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook MIATA EDOGA: Miata Edoga is the President and Founder of the financial education company, Abundance Bound. For over two decades, she has been helping individuals of all backgrounds establish a healthier, more compassionate relationship with their money – whether they are just starting out, or starting over, or starting to wonder how they should handle their growing wealth. Miata's Abundance Bound curriculum has been licensed by industry-leading organizations and is currently being taught on both coasts. She also created The Artist's Prosperity System TM, which, over the years, has provided thousands of creatives with a specific, step-by-step process to significantly improve their financial situation – giving them more time, energy, and freedom to focus on their creative careers and artistic pursuits. Miata serves as the National Financial Wellness Consultant for The Actors Fund – a national human services non-profit for everyone in the entertainment industry. She has also led workshops and seminars on financial empowerment for a wide range of organizations including: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, The Writers Guild of America, The Directors Guild, The Screen Actors Guild, and The Center for Cultural Innovation. With a strong belief that early financial education empowers young people to live their very best lives, Miata shares her signature seminars with students (and their parents) in schools around the country including: NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, USC School of Dramatic Arts, Columbia University, PACE University and the California Institute of the Arts. Find Miata On The Internet: Abundance Bound (https://abundancebound.com/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/AbundanceBound) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/abundancebound/) The Actors Fund (https://actorsfund.org/) ### Credits: Photography by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux. For more information, go to http://bravelux.com/ Music by Blythe Martin Productions. For more info, please contact Jamie and Erik at erik@SoundAnswer.com This is a PodClubhouse original production. Produced, engineered and edited at PodClubouse Studios. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/support

The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. This week, Courtney sits down with actor and coach, Michael Kostroff, for a wide ranging interview. They discuss changing your mindset when it comes to auditioning, Michael's classic TV role on The Wire, the need for civil discourse, and so much more! The aim of The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is to not just make you a better actor, but to help you live a more fulfilled life. Follow Courtney Rioux on Social Media Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook MICHAEL KOSTROFF: Formerly the world's worst auditioner, Michael Kostroff is now an established working actor best known for his five seasons as gang attorney Maury Levy on HBO's legendary series, The Wire, and for his dozens of other television appearances, including roles on Billions, The Blacklist, Law & Order: SVU, Luke Cage, The Deuce, Elementary, The Good Wife, Damages, Blue Bloods, Banshee, and opposite Robert De Niro in HBO Films' Wizard of Lies. He understudied the Tony Award-winning role of Max Bialystock on the first national tour of The Producers, originated the role of "Thénardier" for the 25th Anniversary U.S. Tour of Les Misérables, and stood by on Broadway in The Nance. Regional engagements have taken him to Goodspeed, Paper Mill, Flat Rock, Theatre Aspen, Musical Theatre West, Olney Theatre, and more. A former advice columnist for Backstage (2006-2012), Kostroff is also a director, audition coach, and frequent guest instructor at colleges, universities, and drama schools. He's the author of Letters from Backstage, Answers from "The Working Actor," and Audition Psych 101. Meanwhile . . . he continues to audition. Michael's Books on Amazon: Audition Psych 101 Letters from Backstage: The Adventures of a Touring Stage Actor Answers from "The Working Actor" Find Michael On The Internet: Audition Psych 101 Website (AuditionPsych101.com) Audition Psych 101 on Twitter (https://twitter.com/auditionpsych) Michael Kostroff on Twitter (https://twitter.com/TheRealKostroff) ### Credits: Photography by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux. For more information, go to --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/support

Today’s episode features actress and certified life coach, Courtney Rioux.  As an actor, you may have seen Courtney Rioux most recently on Chicago Med or heard her voice on a Jimmy Dean commercial, but Courtney is much more than an actor. And she wants you to know that you are much more than your job, your bank account, and your social media followers, too. She shares what she learns from her own growth and transformation with humor and insight to inspire you to create a life of joy, freedom, and abundance.  Sign up for her V.I.P. updates at CourtneyRioux.com and look out for her upcoming podcast, The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux. Instagram is her drug of choice. Follow at @courtneyrioux      Follow Courtney!   Instagram: @courtneyrioux Website & Newsletter: www.courtneyrioux.com  The Whole Artist Podcast: https://podclubhouse.com/category/twa-pods/ Teachings: Check out https://www.thegreenroomstudio.tv/ to see availability!  Check out her coaching replays and Zoom recordings! https://vimeo.com/courtneyrioux   Episode Highlights:  What to do when you’re not feeling creative A goal that took Courtney 10 years to achieve Tips on balancing your acting career with other passions The challenging with identifying ourselves as actors  The importance of having a mission statement What to do when you hate your day job Why we should always accept our feelings  How to handle challenging emotions Being a happy human - not just a “happy actor”   Links referenced  Previous episodes  Dealing with Day Jobs & Gremlin Voices - with Courtney Rioux  Why We’re Married to Our Stress (And How to Change It) - with Kelsey Mathes Making Peace with Where You Are - with Wendy Braun  How High Standards Can Help Your Career  Gail Rastorfer - Artistic Strategies (Actor Branding) Brene Brown: Unlocking Us Podcast  Team Beachbody: Health, Nutrition, Workouts from home  Secrets to Success Podcast  Have you signed up for the free actor self-care newsletter?  Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com to sign up for the free actor self-care newsletter. I’ll share tips, tricks, and stories (that I don’t post anywhere else) every week, just for artists.  Plus gain access to my free video series - “Why You Think You Suck (Even Though You Really Don’t)”   Interested in coaching?  Schedule a free call with me here!  Don’t see a slot that fits your schedule? Shoot me an email - tony.rossi@gmail.com   For Sponsorship Inquiries Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Actor Problems Sponsor” in the subject line. Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation options, starting at $1/month.    Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi TikTok: @tony.rossi Facebook: www.facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching     Remember - we can be messy and still get the things that we want #notperfect #stillenough

The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. This week, Courtney sits down with actress and acting coach, Wendy Davis, to discuss Wendy's acting career, her passion for teaching, your responsibilities when you're a lead on a series, and the need to overcome our own limiting beliefs and the lies we tell ourselves that hold us back! The aim of The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is to not just make you a better actor, but to help you live a more fulfilled life. Follow Courtney Rioux on Social Media Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Wendy Davis: Wendy recently starred on OWN's hit series, Love Is, as Wiser Nuri, her fourth series regular role. She is widely known for her portrayal of Colonel Joan Burton for seven seasons on Lifetime Television's popular drama, Army Wives. She was nominated for several awards for her work on the show. Wendy has been singled out for her stellar work many times. An example of this is when The Hollywood Reporter reviewed the Steven Spielberg ABC pilot, High Incident. Wendy booked a small guest-starring role on the show. The Hollywood Reporter wrote: "The large and strikingly good cast all make outstanding first impressions, and Wendy Davis is magnificent as a cop's widow. " Wendy was offered a series regular role on the ABC show. Other recent credits include the sci-fi film, Encounter with Luke Hemsworth. Television shows include Bull, NCIS, Major Crimes, Criminal Minds, Designated Survivor, and a five-episode arc on Scandal, to name a few. In 2010 Wendy founded ActingPros.com while shooting Army Wives on location in Charleston, South Carolina. After shooting her day's work on Army Wives, Wendy taught a group of highly motivated trained local actors Audition and Close-Up classes in the studio cafeteria on the lot. Several of them transformed from amateurs to professional working film and television actors. Wendy continues to work professionally, and help actors reach their dream of becoming highly paid, working professionals through her free Audition Secrets, and online courses at actingpros.com! Find Wendy On The Internet: Acting Pros (www.actingpros.com) How To Self Tape - Wendy's FREE Program: "How To Self-Tape Like a Series Regular Starter Kit" (https://www.howtoselftape.com) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/realwendydavis/) ### Credits: Photography by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux. For more information, go to http://bravelux.com/ Music by Blythe Martin Productions. For more info, please contact Jamie and Erik at erik@SoundAnswer.com This is a PodClubhouse original production. Produced, engineered and edited at PodClubouse Studios. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/support

The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. This week, Courtney sits down with actress, writer and diversity & inclusion consultant, Tania Richard, to discuss the trauma of racism, the need for healing and the search for joy. The aim of The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is to not just make you a better actor, but to help you live a more fulfilled life. Follow Courtney Rioux on Social Media Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook TANIA RICHARD: Tania recently appeared in School Girls; or the African Mean Girls Play at The Goodman Theatre. She has performed on Broadway, with Steppenwolf Theatre Company, The Court Theatre, and The Second City, among others. She is currently the producer and host of Tania's Take: race, culture and the culture of race. She was previously the co-host of the podcast Race Bait. Her video series A Minute on Racism is on Facebook. Her books are My So-Called Unexpected Life: The 10 Things I Did to Meet and Marry My Man, Be A Stepmom, Have Babies & Embrace the Life I Never Knew I Wanted; and Unexpected Life: Interviews About Embracing the Unexpected. She's also an award-winning playwright. She has appeared on Chicago Fire, Chicago Justice, Chicago PD, Empire, Proven Innocent, The Chi, Work in Progress as well as multiple commercials. Tania has been featured on NPR's All Things Considered, The Story, The John Howell show on WLS, The Chicago Tribune and on WTTW's Chicago Tonight speaking on issues of culture, race, equity and inclusion. Find Tania On The Internet: Website (www.taniarichard.com) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/taniastake/) Tania's Take Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tanias-take-race-culture-and-the-culture-of-race/id1450118710) A Minute on Racism (https://www.facebook.com/A-Minute-on-Racism-1733338013549408/) Tania's Books on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Tania-Richard/e/B00L4C7S80/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1) ### Credits: Photography by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux. For more information, go to http://bravelux.com/ Music by Blythe Martin Productions. For more info, please contact Jamie and Erik at erik@SoundAnswer.com This is a PodClubhouse original production. Produced, engineered and edited at PodClubouse Studios. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/support

The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. Our regularly scheduled episode, featuring actress and acting coach, Wendy Davis, encountered some technical difficulties so stayed tuned for that interview coming in a couple of weeks. Instead, Courtney takes the opportunity this week to do a short loving kindness meditation and to reflect on the need for, and to encourage all of us to listen to, read and watch, Black stories. Show Notes: Hashtag Booked Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hashtagbooked/) Tania Richard Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/taniastake/) A Minute on Racism (https://www.facebook.com/A-Minute-on-Racism) Acting Pros (https://www.actingpros.com/home) Anti-Racism Resources (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwAR0cPU6fSENzIgTo6lnBdrpdlQW-Qj0euYbZOzz5X6ytJDn-Azbt3-FeAYg) Media Bias/Fact Check (https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/) Meditation from Bodhi Spiritual Center (https://bodhicenter.org/) Music From Meditation (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/downloads-c/peaceful-and-relaxing-music/22) Follow Courtney Rioux on Social Media Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook ### Credits: Photography by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux. For more information, go to http://bravelux.com/ Music by Blythe Martin Productions. For more info, please contact Jamie and Erik at erik@SoundAnswer.com This is a PodClubhouse original production. Produced, engineered and edited at PodClubouse Studios. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/support

The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. This week, Courtney sits down to chat with the director of DDO Chicago, KaCee Hudson, about the importance of having a great agent, and with actress and acting coach, Gail Rastorfer, about making a mission statement for the business of you! The aim of The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is to not just make you a better actor, but to help you live a more fulfilled life. Follow Courtney Rioux on Social Media Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook KaCee Hudson: Coming from both a Casting and Performance background, KaCee transitioned to talent representation in 2013 and hasn't looked back since. As the Director of DDO Chicago, KaCee is fiercely passionate about cultivating Chicago's diverse and industrious talent with an individualized approach for each performer and a deep appreciation for creation in all mediums. When she's not advocating for artists, you can find her reading and sipping cold brew at home with her fiance, son and their new pup, Shea. Find DDO and KaCee Hudson On The Internet: DDO Website (http://ddoagency.com/ddo-chicago/) Email KaCee (kacee@ddoagency.com) Gail Rastorfer: Gail Rastorfer has been practicing the craft of acting for over 20 years, working in theatre, commercials, TV and film. Her work on stage has taken her all over the country. After 20 years in Chicagoland, she now splits her time between the Chicago and Los Angeles markets. Most recently, Gail has appeared in an episode 100 of AHS:1984 and will be in an episode of the upcoming Netflix series, Ratched, starring Sarah Paulson. For the past six years, she has combined her experience as an actor, her background working for a venture capitalist, a legendary Chicago casting director and her 8 years at Acting Studio Chicago to coach and consult other performing artists on how to make acting their business through her company Artistic Strategies. Find Gail On The Internet: Email Gail (artisticstrategies@gmail.com) Artistic Strategies (www.artistic-strategies.com) Gail Online (www.gailonline.net) ### Credits: Photography by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux. For more information, go to http://bravelux.com/ Music by Blythe Martin Productions. For more info, please contact Jamie and Erik at erik@SoundAnswer.com This is a PodClubhouse original production. Produced, engineered and edited at PodClubouse Studios. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/support

The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. This week, Courtney sits down to chat with Eric Chaudron, the Executive Director of SAG-AFTRA Chicago, to discuss the current state of the industry and the union's response to COVID-19, and with David Ellzey, to show us how to focus on our breathing as a way to transform our life. The aim of The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is to not just make you a better actor, but to help you live a more fulfilled life. Follow Courtney Rioux on Social Media Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Eric Chaudron: Eric Chaudron. Photo: SAG-AFTRA Eric Chaudron has been the Executive Director of SAG-AFTRA Chicago since 2010. He supervises the staff in an office which covers six mid-western states. In addition, he negotiates on behalf our broadcasters in Chicago and Minneapolis. He is currently the president of the Illinois Production Alliance and the Chair of the Central Regional Advisory Council of The Actors Fund. Eric also sits as President to the Kaufherr Resource Center, a training and education center for Chicago actors, performers and Broadcasters. Stay informed on SAG's COVID-19 response HERE. More Information on The Kaufherr Resource Center! Please consider donating to the Actors Fund! David Ellzey: David Ellzey has worked in the field of consciousness, emotional health, and living an awakened life for the last 30 years - as a teacher and coach for organizations and individuals. His clients range from the United Nations to the investment industry, and individuals in all challenges of life, including COVID-19. He's one of the few global instructors of the Sedona Method, a technique for letting go and realizing our unlimited nature. He is a transformational speaker and performer at conferences and events worldwide. In addition to a thirty year successful acting career in TV, film, and on stage, David is also an accomplished author. You can find his most recent book, The Ocean of Now, on Amazon. Follow David Ellzey on Social Media Website and Mailing List | YouTube| Facebook | Email More with Courtney and David: https://vimeo.com/405666301 Credits: Photography by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux. For more information, go to http://bravelux.com/ Music by Blythe Martin Productions. For more info, please contact Jamie and Erik at erik@SoundAnswer.com This is PodClubhouse original production. Produced, engineered and edited at PodClubouse Studios. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/support

Today’s episode is an interview with actor and career coach, Elise Arsenault.  In this episode, you’ll hear about…. Paying attention to warning signs when it comes to choosing projects  Why you don’t need to say yes to everything. How Elise decompresses given the stressful circumstances these days Tools and tips for staying sane while social distancing The importance of establishing your mission statement Why not to let your zip code define you.    Get to know Elise!  Elise Arsenault, Career Coach + Founder of The Global Actor, is known for bringing focus + direction to actors' careers by helping them "live where they want + work when they want".  She is an award-winning actor, with roles ranging from stage to screen. Her voice can be heard on national commercials, industrials and video games. Elise is the narrator of over 100 audiobooks.    Access Your Free Gifts From Elise: Free Guide + Video Series: #GlobalActor VO Starter Kit For actors who are ready to dip their toe in and find out more about how to get started in voiceover and audiobook narration bit.ly/vostarterkit   Free Series + Giveaway: #StayAtHomeActor Series + Giveaway Featuring over a dozen industry experts, Elise hosts an ongoing series and resources giveaway to help you feel motivated, plugged in and clear on how you can use this time to further grow your acting career. www.stayathomeactor.com   Other links referenced:   Ways to Connect with The Global Actor and Elise   FB Group (#GlobalActors): www.facebook.com/groups/globalactors Instagram: @elisearsenault.actor FB Page: @workwithelise Twitter: @eliseacts Website: www.theglobalactor.com Course: www.myactordayjob.com Ongoing Series: www.stayathomeactor.com VO Starter Kit: bit.ly/vostarterkit Actor Website: www.elisearsenault.com Courtney Rioux: www.courtneyrioux.com Previous Actor Problems Episodes referenced  Making Peace with Where You Are - with Wendy Braun (Jan 2020) More Results, Less Effort, More Joy - with Wendy Braun (Jan 2019) Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast - with Amy Porterfield WeAudition        Have you signed up for the free actor self-care newsletter?  Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com to sign up for the free actor self-care newsletter. I’ll share tips, tricks, and stories (that I don’t post anywhere else) every week, just for artists.  Plus you'll gain access to the free give away, “How to Win the Day!”  You'll learn three ways you can win the day and make it easier to experience more positive emotions.    Interested in coaching?  Schedule a free call with me here!  Don’t see a slot that fits your schedule? Shoot me an email - tony.rossi@gmail.com   For Sponsorship Inquiries Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.  Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation optins, starting at $1/month.    Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi TikTok: @tony.rossi Facebook: www.facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching     Remember - we can be messy and still get the things that we want #notperfect #stillenough 

The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. Each week, Courtney will discuss the best ways to achieve your ideal life. Focusing on topics that range from acting techniques to personal self-care, the podcast will feature a diverse array of guests, from actors and industry leaders to spiritual life coaches and financial advisors. The aim of The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is to not just make you a better actor, but to help you live a more fulfilled life. Follow Courtney Rioux on Social Media Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Credits: Photography by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux. For more information, go to http://bravelux.com/ Music by Blythe Martin Productions. For more info, please contact Jamie and Erik at erik@SoundAnswer.com This is PodClubhouse original production. Produced, engineered and edited at PodClubouse Studios. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/support

Welcome to Actor Problems - a self care podcast for actors. My name is Tony Rossi. While this podcast used to be called "The Tony Rossi Show," we're now switching so that the content is 100% focused on the mental health and well being of actors. Today is a quick introduction of who I am, why I'm an advocate of self care, and how Harry Potter changed my life.   Have you signed up for the free actor self-care newsletter?  Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com to sign up for the free actor self-care newsletter. I’ll share tips, tricks, and stories (that I don’t post anywhere else) every week, just for artists.  OH - and you’ll also gain access to my free give away, “How to Win the Day!”    Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you.   Wanna chat with me?  Schedule a free call with me here! Don’t see a slot that fits your schedule? Shoot me an email - tony.rossi@gmail.com.  NOTE: Must be over the age of 18. Parents or legal guardians may contact me to set up (email above).    Books & Podcasts to check out** Check out my free reading list and favorite podcasts to follow!  Give one of these books a listen - for free :)  Start your free trial at www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow  **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two)   Links referenced:  Grindation: https://www.grindation.com/ Courtney Rioux: https://courtneyrioux.com/ For Sponsorship Inquiries Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.  Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation optins, starting at $1/month.    Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi  TikTok: @tony.rossi   Remember  actors - we can be messy and still get the things that we want

WARNING: 2020 might not be your year…. (Well, this got awkward….) First off - chill. Second off - it’s okay. You’re good. Because you’ve come a long way since you got started. And if you play your cards right - you just might start getting results sooner than you think…. This week, we’re talking why it doesn’t matter where you are in your career right now - and how to ensure that you still get where you want.  It’s all on episode #93 of the Tony Rossi Show: Talking about #actorproblems and self-care for artists.    Hey! Have you signed up for the FREE actor self-care newsletter?  Acting is stressful enough. What’s more stressful is when we don’t know why we’re so damn stressed! And how about all those “I should just be grateful and appreciate things” thoughts that tell you not to feel the (really legit) way you’re feeling right now? I got you, friend.  Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com to sign up for the free actor self-care newsletter. I’ll share tips, tricks, and stories (that I don’t post anywhere else) every week, just for artists.  OH - and you’ll also gain access to my free give away, “How to Win the Day!”  Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you. Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.  Got a question for me?  Shoot me an email - tony.rossi@gmail.com.    Want a free one-on-one coaching call?? Put “1-on1” in the subject line and let me know you’d like to set up a free coaching call. (First timers, only!)   Books & Podcasts to check out**   For a list of my favorite books and podcasts, check out his list here!**  Wanna listen to some of these books????Get your first Audible book free over at www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow        Previous Tony Rossi Show Episodes to Check Out  Why You’re Not A Starving Artist - with Leah Raidt  Hardship and Heartbreak - On And Off Camera - with Ross Grant (Pt 2)  Wanna listen to part 1? Click here!    People Tony likes Courtney Rioux   Actors who run actor groups!    Elise Arsenault DaJuan Johnson Christine Horn   For Sponsorship Inquiries Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.  Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation optins, starting at $1/month.    Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi  **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two) Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve.  You're enough. Like, today.    #notperfect #stillenough ************************  

Have you ever cried for no reason at all? I did. This past week. ...until I realized, “OH. That’s why…” Actors are emotional. We don’t always know we’re in a bad mood until we’re hit with (what feels like) a wave of negative energy. And suddenly, we’re like, “Where the hell did this come from?!” This is why it’s so important to a) stay in tune with our feelings, and b) learn to recognize where those feelings are coming from. It’s not easy work. (In fact, it’s one of the reasons why I offer coachings.) Just know that this can be learned. But it takes a lot of work and lots of awareness. Here’s my story of having an ugly cry in a Starbucks bathroom, and how I figured out where those feelings came from. It’s all on episode #65 of the Tony Rossi Show podcast.   Wanna chat with me?   Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance.   NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)       Books....     Food Can Fix it - Dr Oz**     Listen to them for free on Audible with a free trial!** (Sign up here)     People Tony likes   Courtney Rioux     Things Tony likes:     Salem State Theatre Web Facebook Other Red’s Sandwhich shop Jaho Coffee   Want to sponsor the podcast?? Let’s chat - shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line. Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi **Indicates affiliate link   Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve. You're enough. Like, today.   #notperfect #stillenough  

Why should you see a life coach instead of a therapist? Why should you work on your insecurities about yourself before transitioning to a new job? What should you know about some of those actors recurring on TV - that you might not know about them already? ….we’re talking ALL of this with Courtney Rioux on episode #58 of the Tony Rossi Show. Courtney Rioux is an actor, author, and coach based in Chicago. As an actor, you may have seen her as paramedic Courtney on Chicago Med, the “Hot Shot Mom,” or heard her voice on commercials like Hershey's, Jimmy Dean, and Happy Meal. Beyond her work on TV and Voice Over, she offers custom coaching to help you get unstuck and design the life you want. One client described it as therapy without the therapy - more like a great chat with a best friend, reminding you who you are and what you dreamed of as a kid. She is currently working on her book, The Whole Artist. She also teaches at the Green Room Studio in Chicago, and is on the board of many committees on SAG AFTRA Wanna chat with me? (For free?)   Hiring a coach is an investment - no matter how good they are. Let's chat for free to see if we're a good fit. Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance. NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “Free chat” and we’ll work something out :) Get to know our special guest!   Courtney Rioux:   Website Instagram Book a session with Courtney! VIP Day with Courtney   Books.... Big Magic: Elizabeth Gilbert Courtney Rioux’s recommended reading list Listen to them for free on Audible with a free trial! (Sign up here) Previous episodes     Taking Action And Pursuing Acting Excellence - with Leigh Foster Interview More Results, Less Effort, More Joy - with Wendy Braun Interview       Other podcasts to check     Leigh Foster’s Interview with Courtney Rioux     People Tony likes:   Kendall Ficklin Leigh Foster Wendy Braun Dallas Travers     Things Tony likes: Vagabond School: An incredible acting school in Chicago run by working professional actors. Want to sponsor the podcast??   Let’s chat - shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line. Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi   Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve. You're enough. Like, today.   #notperfect #stillenough

On this episode my guest is Courtney Rioux. Courtney can be seen on NBC’s Chicago Med as Paramedic Courtney. Her voice can currently be heard on spots for Jimmy Dean, McDonalds Happy Meal, and Hershey’s. As a Clarity Coach she helps her clients shift from stuck and unhappy to empowered and joyful. Her fun and easy approach has been described as, "therapy without the therapy!" Courtney and I discuss goal setting and achieve, how she went from a co-star to being on nearly every episode of Chicago Med, and the importance of branding. You can find her at courtneyrioux.com and as Courtney Rioux on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Her preference is Instagram though.

Sometimes you share your goals with your friends and they’re so supportive of you….and thennnnnn there are some other people who try to talk you out of it…. So, like....   -WHY do people try to talk you out of things you really love and want to do? -When should we NOT listen to others talking us out of things...and when SHOULD we?  -What can we learn from elderly people on their deathbed, who regretted never trying to "break the norm" and be their real selves??  -How do we shift our focus when we we get haters? What can we focus on instead?  We cover it all, this week.  Books! Wanna try one of these out for free? Head over to www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow and sign up for a free trial. (Pssst….you get to keep the book regardless of whether or not you keep the membership!) -The Entreprenuerial Roller Coaster - Darren Hardy -The 5 Regrets of the Dying - Bronnie Ware -33 Ways to Love Louder - Preston Smiles  -The Book of Joy - Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrahams     Links for the week! DarrenDaily: Join over 350,000+ high-achievers who jumpstart their day with Success Mentor Darren Hardy. One big idea presented in under 5 minutes to level up your success and help you become #BetterEveryDay. It's 100% free, but priceless to your future TheWholeArtist: Run by actor and life coach Courtney Rioux, Courtney help actors shift from stuck and unhappy to empowered and joyful. Learn more about her programs she offers here.  Vagabond School of the Arts: My favorite acting school in Chicago.  Fine Lather Goods: Homemade soaps and such. (Made by my cousin, Danielle Brown!)    Wanna really be a better actor?? Robyn Coffin offers professional, one-on-one, on-camera or monologue  coaching. If you want to work on an audition. Tape an audition. Gain some on-camera knowledge and experience. Get over your fear of the camera. It's choose your own adventure, so whatever you need! You can reach her at Coffin44@yahoo.com. Or find her on her Coach Robyn Facebook page Check out my interview with Robyn Coffin here!    Remember - you are enough. Regardless of where you are in your life and career right now.  #notperfect #stillenough Follow me! -Instagram -Twitter -Facebook

Courtney Rioux is a successful commercial, TV, and voice actor as well as a success coach that specializes in helping actors get un-stuck in their careers and in their lives. Courtney Rioux's website: http://www.thewholeartist.com Five Minute Journal: https://fiveminutejournal.refersion.com/c/50971 Audible free download: www.audibletrial.com/actionpodcast Emily Fletcher's website: http://zivameditation.com Commercial with Chris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWaKeCn_Yvk Alan Watts speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERbvKrH-GC4