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You're doing branding wrong & auditioning for the "I'm not right for this" role - with Jodie Bentley

Release Date: 02/29/2024

actor stratgies on how "not to stay in the suck"

Actor Problems

We’re bringing back working actor and certified life coach DaJuan Johnson DaJuan Johnson is a working actor, certified life coach, and founder of Think Bigger Coaching, where he helps actors book their first or next big TV and film role. Known for his seven-season run as Detective Rondell Pierce on Amazon’s Bosch and Bosch: Legacy, DaJuan currently recurs on NCIS: Origins as Detective Noah Oakley and Disney’s How We Became the Biggest Band in the World. With credits including Grey’s Anatomy, 9-1-1, Narcos, Suits, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, NCIS (Hawaii and Origins), and Agent Carter, DaJuan...

Talent Manager Talks Mental Health + What She Looks For In Actors

Actor Problems

Today's episode is with talent manager and career coach Anastasia Edwards. Born in Georgia (the country) and raised in St. Petersburg, Russia, Ana moved to the United States at 18 after studying at the Theater Academy of Dramatic Arts. She built a solid on-camera resume, featuring roles in NCIS Hawaii (CBS), Chicago Fire (NBC), and Little America (Apple TV+), in addition to award-winning film credits. Ana has always been passionate about the business side of acting, which she fully explored during the pandemic by launching career coaching for actors. Her coaching quickly gained...

This might be why you can't get an agent...with Brian Patacca

Actor Problems

Today's episode features Brian Patacca. NOTE: If you're catching this in winter of 2025, Brian is once again hosting his popular masterclass Make Agents Want You LIVE! Brian helps actors get what they want without all the struggle. He’s helped 724 actors find representation and is even known as “The Representation Whisperer”. Through his wildly popular online courses (Audition Magnet® and #agentgoals®) and entertaining podcast, Brian teaches actors how to market themselves authentically, use gratitude to open doors, and book the roles they were born to...

the world is falling apart....(here's what to do)

Actor Problems

You know the feeling... "The world is falling apart." Maybe it's because of the political climate. Or maybe there's a major headline dominating the news, making you stressed AF, burnt out, and feeling lost of all hope... The following is from a FB live I recorded discussing the following... how to protect your mental health when it feels like the world is falling apart the difference between setting boundaries and tuning out completely how to stay informed without burnout how to actually help in a logical, stratgical way, without being overwhelmed when you don't know where...

From set mistreating to finding your power - with Katharin "K" Mraz

Actor Problems

In this episode, we discuss… Why so much of the casting world “has nothing to do with the actors” How she became a “jack of all trades” working on both sides of the camera (including production.) What it’s like owning her own production company Why she says yes when it comes to producing & funding other films The lack of representation on screen for Asian actors How the lack of representation of her demographics led her to start writing The challenges she had as both a woman and as an Asian woman in the industry Challenging...

i don't care if you hit your goals last year (mental health & habits)

Actor Problems

I don't actually care if you hit your goals or not last year for the following to be true... Check out this mini-sode of the Actor Problems for the what and why, plus how our habits can help or hurt our mental health. PS - All my minisodes this season are also done on IG live :) Let's stay connected! WEBSITE: INSTAGRAM: FREE SELF-CARE NEWSLETTER: FREE SELF-CARE FB GROUP: Wanna work together? Check out OR click here to book a free call with me (as spots are available) -

...did I make a mistake??

Actor Problems

Did you just make a mistake?? In this short solo episode, I'll talk more about... why making mistakes can actually be a good thing how indecision might be hurting you and your career what to remember to help with your mental health if/when your next mistake happens Let's stay connected! WEBSITE: INSTAGRAM: FREE SELF-CARE NEWSLETTER: FREE SELF-CARE FB GROUP: Wanna work together? Check out OR click here to book a free call with me (as spots are available) -

you DON'T need to budget (and why you're procrastinating)

Actor Problems

Today's guest is Katy Chen Mazzara. Katy Chen Mazzara is a certified trauma-informed financial wellness coach and graduate of UC Berkeley’s Personal Financial Planning program. As a former TV producer and award-winning documentary filmmaker, Katy understands the balance between dreaming and doing. Through her six step Financial Freedom Formula, Katy helps creative freelancers and entrepreneurs make more, worry less, and achieve true financial freedom, so they can create the life of their dreams. Sign up for Katy's webinar! Happening on December 8th, 11th, and 13th, 2024. ...

two questions to ask when trying to move your acting career forward

Actor Problems

Welcome to season six! Is your career where you want it to be? Do you ever struggle figuring out where to place your time and energy? And how do we differentiate between when to slow down and breathe, versus kicking things up a notch? Today we'll discuss two easy questions to ask yourself whenver you're in that phase of trying to move your career forward. Let's stay connected! WEBSITE: INSTAGRAM: FREE SELF-CARE NEWSLETTER: FREE SELF-CARE FB GROUP: Wanna work together? Check out OR...

it's my birthday & i'm NOT where i thought i'd be by now...(SEASON FINALE)

Actor Problems

So I'm 36. Here's what I haven't done so far... Booked a co-star Gotten my EMC card Been in a long term relationship Moved out of my studio apartment that I've lived in for 9 years ...and I currently don't have theatrical reps. AND - all of this lacks context... Today in our season finale, we're gonna discuss how to calm that negative chatter telling us we should be "further" by now, plus how to add context if/when that chatter comes up. Links referenced.. My money coach - Let's stay connected! MY WEBSITE: ...

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Today’s special guest is actor and coach Jodie Bentley

Jodie Bentley is an LA-based actor, audiobook narrator, and career coach for actors. A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Acting, she’s worked for Netflix, Hulu, ABC, CBS, Apple TV and many more.

Since 2008, she’s been educating and helping actors to get the careers they want without wasting any more time and money! She’s taught workshops at SAG-AFTRA, Actors Equity, Comicon, and over 50+ universities and training programs.

With her signature programs, The Actor’s Think Tank and Dare to be Unstoppable, Jodie’s students have gone on to perform on Broadway, star in films, recur in TV, book commercials & VO spots, land agents & managers, and live abundant, joyful and creative lives. Jodie is also the founder of The Actor’s Office, an all-in-one management tool for actors to track auditions and build relationships.

Jodie was named one of the Top 20 Coaches in Los Angeles in Influence Digest for 2022.

In this episode, we discuss….

How to know when it’s time to switch markets and make a move
Recognizing when our work feels like a “should” or a “have to”
Identifying what kind of lifestyle you want outside of your acting career
How she started career coaching because of her own career struggles
Dealing with identity conflicts when you start to make money outside of acting…
Why Jodie thinks most people talk about branding wrong
How branding goes beyond just roles and ties into our identity
What to do when you get an audition for a role that doesn’t fit with with your brand
The good news about casting you calling you in for roles that don’t seem like a good fit…
How the strike took a toll on her and what it did to her mental health