Episode 365: How to Handle Difficult Family Members Over the Holidays
Release Date: 11/26/2025
Episode 374: Stop Lying To Yourself
Acting Business Boot Camp
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Episode 373: Interview with James Robbins
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Episode 372: Underestimation, Overestimation, and Grounded Confidence
Acting Business Boot Camp
Self-Perception and Where We Decide We Belong I want to talk about something we reference a lot in acting, but usually only vaguely. Self-perception. It sits at the center of almost every actor’s journey. It shapes how you talk about yourself, who you reach out to, what rooms you think you belong in, and how far you let yourself go. Most of the time, we don’t even notice it happening. Why This Matters So Much I was thinking about 10 Things I Hate About You and that line about being overwhelmed and underwhelmed, and asking if you can ever just be whelmed. It made me think about actors. We...
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Episode 371: "There is Nothing Going on in My Career"
Acting Business Boot Camp
I hear actors say this phrase all the time: “There’s nothing going on in my career.” And I want to be very clear, that idea is almost never true. In this episode of the Acting Business Bootcamp Podcast, I talk about why that belief shows up, how it distorts your perception, and what you should be measuring instead when things feel quiet. I also share why I reshaped my Weekly Accountability Group to focus just as much on time management as accountability. This episode is about structure, consistency, and staying engaged in your acting career even when results aren’t obvious yet....
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Episode 370: You Can’t Call Yourself a Professional Actor If Your Business Is Running Like a Hobby
Acting Business Boot Camp
The Part of the Business We Avoid I don’t know many actors who got into this work because they love paperwork. Money. Invoices. Contracts. Admin. I avoid this side of the business not because I think it’s beneath me, but because it makes me uncomfortable. It forces me to look closely. At numbers. At patterns. At choices I’ve postponed. And lately, I’ve been reminded how common that is. Why Admin Creates So Much Anxiety I’ve had several conversations recently with actors who are genuinely scared of the financial side of their career. Taxes coming up. Receipts scattered. Invoices...
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Episode 369: How Actors Actually Change Their Year
Acting Business Boot Camp
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Episode 368: Two Tabs, One Artist- Keeping Your Spicy Work Separate (and Safe)
Acting Business Boot Camp
The Art of Keeping Things Separate This topic comes up more than people admit. Usually in a whisper. Or an email that starts with, “This might be a weird question…” It’s not weird. It’s just complicated. A lot of actors are working in NSFW or spicy spaces. Erotica audiobooks. Adult games. ASMR. OnlyFans. Patreon. Sensual storytelling. And at the same time, they’re booking e-learning, commercials, family-friendly narration, children’s content. The work itself isn’t the problem. The overlap is. So I want to talk about how to keep those worlds separate in a way that’s...
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Episode 367: Utilize Invisible Guidance
Acting Business Boot Camp
Listening to Invisible Guidance I’ve been thinking a lot about how guidance shows up. Not in big dramatic flashes, but in the tiny whispers. The quiet nudges you feel before anything becomes a full blown lesson. And honestly, the more I look back on my own life, the more I see how often I missed the first whisper. When the Whisper Becomes a Shove I cannot tell you how many times I’ve thought, oh, I already learned this. Except I didn’t. Because the message comes back. And when I still don’t listen, it comes back again, a little louder each time. It’s not punishment. It’s just the...
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Episode 366: The Power of Yes
Acting Business Boot Camp
The Word That Changes Everything I’ve been rereading Larry Moss’s The Intent to Live, and there’s a line that stopped me. He calls “yes” the most important word in acting. It sounds simple, but the more I sat with it, the more true it felt. Why We Default to No I notice how quickly I say no in my own mind. No, I’m not ready. No, someone else deserves that more. No, they’d never want me. It feels responsible. Really, it’s fear. Fear of being seen trying. Fear of messing up. Fear of stepping into something bigger than I’m used to. What “Yes” Actually Means I’m not...
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Episode 365: How to Handle Difficult Family Members Over the Holidays
Acting Business Boot Camp
Family gatherings can be beautiful. They can also feel like emotional landmines, especially when you’re an actor. One minute you’re passing the mashed potatoes. The next you’re answering a pointed question about your career from someone who hasn’t watched a show since 1998. In this week’s episode of the Acting Business Bootcamp Podcast, I talk about how to stay calm, centered, and grounded as you navigate family dynamics. These tools help you protect your energy so you can enjoy the holiday instead of getting swept up in other people’s anxieties. The Question Doesn’t Require a...
info_outlineFamily gatherings can be beautiful. They can also feel like emotional landmines, especially when you’re an actor. One minute you’re passing the mashed potatoes. The next you’re answering a pointed question about your career from someone who hasn’t watched a show since 1998.
In this week’s episode of the Acting Business Bootcamp Podcast, I talk about how to stay calm, centered, and grounded as you navigate family dynamics. These tools help you protect your energy so you can enjoy the holiday instead of getting swept up in other people’s anxieties.
The Question Doesn’t Require a Monologue
A lot of actors feel pressured to explain themselves. To defend their choices. To prove they’re on the right track.
But you don’t owe anyone an emotional TED Talk over stuffing.
A simple, steady answer is enough.
“It’s going well. Thank you.”
That one sentence keeps you out of conversations you don’t need to be in. You get to keep your peace. You get to protect your space.
If someone pushes, you can set a gentle boundary.
“I have a few things moving, I’ll share when I’m ready.”
Short. Clear. Done.
Their Anxiety Doesn’t Belong to You
So often the loudest questions are really about someone else’s fears. Their need for certainty. Their discomfort with ambiguity.
You don’t have to take that on.
Let their energy stay with them. You return to your own center. Your own path. Your own truth.
Anchor Yourself Before You Walk In
A holiday gathering is like an unexpected audition. A little preparation goes a long way.
Take a few quiet minutes in the car before going inside. Ground your breath. Remember the work you’ve done. Remember what you’re building. Even the smallest wins matter.
This simple pause strengthens you more than you think.
Use The Bathroom as Your Backstage
If you feel yourself getting wobbly, step away. Close the door. Breathe.
One minute is enough to reset your nervous system.
Here’s an affirmation I love for holiday gatherings:
“I am my own authority. I love and approve of myself. Life is good.”
Say it until your shoulders drop.
Movement Clears Emotional Static
Sometimes the easiest way to break emotional noise is to move your body.
A short walk around the block. A quick step outside. Offering to run to the store. Even a loop around the backyard.
Think of it as an intermission in the middle of the holiday play.
Grace Beats Defensiveness
If someone brings up the state of the industry or questions your path, gently redirect.
“Things are moving. I’m focused on the work. How are you doing?”
It shifts the spotlight off you. It softens the moment. It keeps the energy human.
Curiosity Transforms the Room
People want to be seen. When you become curious about them, the dynamic changes.
Ask how their year has been. Ask a follow-up. Then another.
When you listen deeply, conversations soften. Walls come down. You return to connection, not conflict.
A Final Reminder
Your career is not defined by anyone’s holiday opinion. You get to be your own authority. You get to choose peace.
And if family stress gets loud this year, you’re not alone.
Join the “Listening to Invisible Guidance” Class
If you’ve been feeling lost, stuck, or unsure of your next step, I created a one hour class called Listening to Invisible Guidance.
It teaches you how to notice the quiet nudges, how to ask for support, and how to actually hear the signs that are already showing up for you. You’ll learn why doubt doesn’t block guidance and why disruption can be a sign that you’re being redirected, not punished.
It’s simple. It’s powerful. And it’s only $20.
You can watch it as many times as you want.
👉 Get the class. It’s one hour, twenty dollars, and it will help you find clarity.
If you need support this holiday season, send me a quiet message. I’m here.