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#136 Get More Auditions with Casting Networks Sep 14, 2024

🎙️Get ready to level up your audition game because in this episode, I chat with Lucky Mackey, Client Success Manager at Talent Systems, and Katie O'Connor, Enterprise Sales Manager for the West Coast at Casting Networks. We dig into all things casting networks—especially how you can make your profile work for you, not against you. 💥

If you're ready to make your profile shine ✨ and get seen, this episode is for you!

Here’s what you’ll learn:

What kind of headshots casting directors need to see 👀
How to use multiple takes during self-tapes 🎬 to your advantage without overthinking it
All about the new features and global opportunities 🌍 on Casting Networks and why now’s the time to update that profile.📲

This is only one of my four-part series devoted to helping you get the most out of these casting sites.

REMINDER:💰You already pay for these sites — you deserve to get your money's worth!

👉 So make sure to check out episodes 134, 136, and 137 where we delve into Casting Workbook, Casting Networks and Spotlight.

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#135 Get More Auditions with Actors Access Sep 14, 2024

If you're looking to get noticed by casting directors and make your profile really work for you, this episode is full of practical advice to help you stand out. I sat down with Blair Hickey—consultant for Breakdown Services & Actors Access, and founder of CastingAbout—to dish out how to get casting directors to notice you. 💥

We’re talking about why your profile isn’t just “a thing you fill out”—it’s your key 🔑 to unlock opportunities.

Listen & Learn:

Why a fully filled-out profile helps casting directors pitch you with confidence 👍
How your headshots should sell your unique vibe 😎
Why staying up-to-date on what casting directors are working on right now can give you a competitive edge—and get you called in 📝

This is only one of my four-part series devoted to helping you get the most out of these casting sites.

REMINDER:💰You already pay for these sites — you deserve to get your money's worth!

👉 So make sure to check out episodes 134, 136, and 137 where we delve into Casting Workbook, Casting Networks and Spotlight.

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#134 Get More Auditions with Casting Workbook CEO Susan Fox 🌎 🎬 Jun 26, 2024

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You know me as the go-to guy to get more auditions with your casting profiles. 👨🏻‍✈️💪 So, when Casting Workbook popped into my inbox, my first thought was, “Do we really need another casting site?!?” 🙄 But then, I discovered you can submit FOR FREE! ← Sounds too good to be true, amiright? No other casting site offers that... 🤔 As your self-declared Casting Website Defending Champion, before I introduce you to any other casting site, I had to reach out to their head honcho to get the scoop... Casting Workbook CEO Susan Fox joins me for this Special Bonus Episode of Brian Breaks Character. Here are my takeaways from our conversation... Casting Workbook is not just a game-changer for actors, but for the entire entertainment industry (I’m not being dramatic here... Allllllll the fancy streamers are talking about this

And the One Reason to Rule them All... 💍 🧙🏻‍♂️ Casting Workbook’s global platform is committed to bringing FAIR PRICING back to actors. 🙏 LISTEN NOW & LEARN HOW TO: Maximize your free submissions with Susan’s strategies to make your profile standout → And get noticed by CDs around the world 🌎 Use Casting Workbook to auto-create an inexpensive and always-up-to-date website (...so you can quit trying to learn Wix!) 😅 Get a free self-tape setup consultation so you know your tapes stack up with what other actors do 🎬 This episode will open your eyes to why you’ve gotta join Casting Workbook now... → And listen now to hear exactly what you need to know before you click submit (for free)! 🎧 PS: I’m not being paid, or getting a kickback for sharing Casting Workbook with you. I’m sharing it because I believe that casting sites need to be a core focus if you plan to have a successful acting career. Period.

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#132 with David Flynn from Spotlight

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#83 with CastingAbout & Actors Access – Part One

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#133 Casting Profile Secrets Revealed with Casting Networks' Katie O'Connor & Jason Teresi Nov 29, 2023

On this episode of Brian Breaks Character, I sat down with the powers that be from Casting Networks (again!), Katie O'Connor, Enterprise Sales Manager (West Coast) 🌴 and Jason Teresi, Client Success Manager 💫. They join me to give the inside scoop on all the exciting developments since the Casting Networks overhaul three years ago, and trust me, they do not disappoint. 🙌

👉 Casting Networks is a staple in this industry and they work hard over there to continuously improve the experience for both actors and casting directors.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

🌍 Global Expansion: Casting Networks is working to establish itself as a global platform.
📸 Headshot Tips: Ever wondered how many headshots you should have on your profile? Katie and Jason share valuable insights to help you present your best self on your casting profile.
🚫 Avoid This Common Mistake: Find out the biggest mistake actors make on their profiles and why it's crucial to keep your profile updated and fully filled out.

This episode is packed with Casting Networks tips TO MAKE YOUR PROFILE MO’ BETTA. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character!

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#132 Get More Auditions with these Spotlight Insider Secrets Nov 17, 2023

In this episode, we've got a surprise for all you actors out there! Spotlight’s Customer Success Manager, David Flynn, joins me to reveal why every actor who wants to work in the UK and beyond (no matter where you're from) should be on this global casting platform.

Here are three key takeaways:

🌎 Global Opportunity - Spotlight's reach is massive with 80,000 active performers registered on the platform plus over 2,000 agencies and pretty much every casting director you can name are active on the site.
⭐️ Profile Perfection - David walks us through the art of crafting your profile, from highlighting your skills to maximizing searchability and how to put your best foot forward when submitting for roles.
🎭 David's Journey - As a former actor on London's West End and a music industry insider, David brings a wealth of experience and energy to the table.

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#131 The Official 2023 Actor Survival Guide Vol 4 - PART TWO Oct 18, 2023

🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ Run, Don't Walk to Get the Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode: https://actorsurvivalguide.com

This is Part Two of the Actor Survival Guide. 🎭

Look, we've been living through two strikes! 💥💥 And right now it might not even feel like you're in your acting career because what does an acting career even look like at this point? 🤔

So, I reached out to the crème de la crème of coaches for actors – the über-experts who wholeheartedly devote themselves to your fulfillment & success in this wild career – and asked them:

What is a strategy actors can apply when things are just slow?

ALLLLLLL TWELVE OF THEM showed up for this very special pop-up Brian Breaks Character Podcast 2-Part Episode: The Actor Survival Guide to 2023… And Volume 4 of this guide was born! 🌟

And.. You know I love an actionable strategy, whether that's something you do with your hands or your mindset, so this guide is full of measurable steps to supercharge your acting career and shake off that strike funk. 💪

On this episode you'll hear from Sam Valentine, Anthony Meindl, Jo Kelly, Shannon Bills, Elise Arsenault, DaJuan Johnson & Me!

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#130 The Official 2023 Actor Survival Guide Vol 4 - PART ONE Oct 18, 2023

🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ Run, Don’t Walk To Get the Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode: https://actorsurvivalguide.com

This is Part One of the Actor Survival Guide.

Whenever the bizniz feels S L O W 🐢 ...

...my thoughts start to get W E I R D.

I'm not gonna give a lot of airtime to my trash thoughts cuz I'm gonna guess you know them intimately (E.g., Should I still be doing this, Does anyone care, Why am I banging my head against the wall, etc.).

Wallowing in weirdness won't get us anywhere, so I reached out for help from TWELVE (yup, 12) of the best acting bizniz coaches on the planet ...oh yeah, and me which makes it a baker's dozen!

I asked these rockstar coaches to answer one question: What is a strategy actors can apply when things are just slow?

ALLLLLLL TWELVE OF THEM showed up for this very special pop-up Brian Breaks Character Podcast 2-Part Episode: The Actor Survival Guide to 2023… And Volume 4 of this guide was born! 💥

What's in it for you? 🤔

💪 Actionable Strategies - Measurable steps to supercharge your acting career & shake off that strike funk
📚 13 Mini Masterclasses - We want you to be able to put these strategies into action when you need them so we've broken up this hot advice into 2 episodes that are like having 13 easy-to-digest mini-masterclasses right in your ears.
📝 Ready-To-Go Action Guide - We already taken notes for you in this quick (& ADORABLE) download. We collected these coach-approved strategies in one place – just head over to ActorSurvivalGuide.com
🏹 Your Career's Secret Weapon - These strategies will help you navigate the ups & downs of the acting bizniz 👈 and these apply to you whether you're reaching for your first co-star, moving from regional to Broadway, or on track for your 15th Series Regular!

On this episode you'll hear from Christine Horn, Jodie Bentley, Emily Grace, Moniqua Plante, Tony Rossi, & Sarah Gaboury.

Let's ride the acting roller coaster with joy instead of fear! 🎢 Hands up! 🙌

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#129 Make Lemonade with Brian Aug 11, 2023

We’ve got something special for you in this pop-up episode of Brian Breaks Character. You know, I couldn't stay silent with the strikes that are still going on. 👉 On today’s episode, we dive into the state of the business and the creatives inside of the strike. And… the truth that cannot be denied regardless of what's going on in the business - You were born to do this. 💪

Plus, I'm thrilled to introduce my new Make Lemonade program – devoted to actors who want a healthy dose of focus, less toxic-positivity, and MORE JOY in their lives & careers. 🍋

Life's thrown us some curveballs lately, but guess what? We're turning lemons into lemonade with this exciting membership program. Feeling stuck creatively? We've got your back. Craving that artistic community? Get ready for virtual hangouts and bonus Zoom Calls that'll reignite your passion. 🌟🎭

Oh, and about the podcast – we're taking a break until 2024 so I can focus on Make Lemonade. But remember, your creative journey is worth it. Stay inspired, take care, and let's make some lemonade together. See you in 2024! 🎉

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#128 A Special LGBTQ+ Podcast Series: LGBTQ&A with Jeffrey Masters & Guest Janelle Monáe Jun 28, 2023

🏳️‍🌈 This is the fourth and final episode of our LGBTQ+ Podcast Series. All this month, we've been elevating and uplifting the voices of LGBTQ+ podcasts and content creators. 🎧🎥

Today, we are happy to highlight LGBTQ&A podcast. LGBTQ&A has been featured in The New York Times, MSNBC, and was nominated for Outstanding Podcast at the 2023 GLAAD Media Awards. 🙌 Jeffrey Masters is the host and creator of LGBTQ&A. He's also the former Director of Podcasts at The Advocate and he is currently the Senior Producer of the New Yorker Radio Hour. 😲

Jeffrey's guest on this particular episode is none other than the queer icon, Janelle Monáe. 🤩

Now, I know if you listen to this podcast that you have a passion in your heart 💗 and that passion extends to helping make the world a better place. And, Janelle Monáe puts those words into action in this episode. Janelle talks about their journey to becoming a queer icon, new album, and debut book, The Memory Librarian.

And… Just a quick reminder 👉 Brian Breaks Character is on vacation for June and July 🏝😎, but we will be back to you in August with season 3️⃣. Can't wait to see you then! 🎉

Check out these episodes while we're away:

#124 Breaking Down The Writers’ Strike: A Candid Conversation with Golden Globe & Emmy Award-Winner Michael Sucsy, Creator & Director of HBO’s Grey Gardens

#26 ‘Book the Room’ from Your Living Room with Christine Horn

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/26-book-the-room-from-your-living-room-with-christine-horn/id1570747490?i=1000532369203

#61 Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life with author Francesc Miralles

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#127 A Special LGBTQ+ Podcast Series: The Queer Spirit with Nick Venegoni & TanyaMarck Oviedo Jun 21, 2023

🏳️‍🌈 This is the third episode in our series devoted to elevating and uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices for podcasts and content creators. 🎧🎥

Today, you're in for a treat. I cannot wait for you to meet The Queer Spirit podcast. 🙌

You know that we talk about spirituality a lot on Brian Breaks Character, but hosts Nick Venegoni & TanyaMarck Oviedo of The Queer Spirit look at spirituality in all its multiple forms through the lens of being queer. This podcast spotlights LGBTQIA+ artists, healers and activists who enliven, heal and empower our communities to thrive and flourish.

Now in their 6th season, TanyaMarck has joined Nick as co-host and the episode we’re featuring is a really special one in their sequence cuz it’s the the last episode of season 5 where Nick interviews TanyaMarck. So you really get a window into these two incredible people. 💗

And... Just a quick reminder 👉 Brian Breaks Character is on vacation for June and July 🏝😎, but we will be back to you in August with season three. Can't wait to see you then! 🎉

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#126 A Special LGBTQ+ Podcast Series: Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast with Bob the Drag Queen & Peppermint Jun 14, 2023

🏳️‍🌈 This is the second episode in our Special LGBTQ+ Podcast Series, where we continue to celebrate Pride by honoring and uplifting diverse voices within the LGBTQ+ community. 🙌

Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or as an ally, these episodes are going to ignite your spirit, change perceptions, and get you excited. 🤗 And hopefully, give you a window into what it means to be Queer in the United States of America, especially as an artist. 🎭🎨

Today's episode is from Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast with hosts Bob the Drag Queen and Peppermint. (👉You heard from Peppermint on episode #121 of Brian Breaks Character!)

Every episode of Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast is a journey through a theme by sharing stories, music, poetry, and art of varying depth and hilarity. It’s dedicated to continuing the work of the Black Queer Town Hall Organization by amplifying Black Queer voices and telling Black Queer stories.👏👏👏

Today we're sharing with you their episode Parenthood where Bob the Drag Queen & Peppermint explore the topic of parenthood. 👶👶

P.S. Brian Breaks Character is actually on vacation 🏝for the months of June and July, but we will be back in August with season 3️⃣ rip-roaring and ready to go. 🎉 Can’t wait to see you then!

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#125 A Special LGBTQ+ Podcast Series: Lez Hang Out with Leigh Holmes Foster and Ellie Brigida Jun 07, 2023

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 It's Pride month, y'all, and we are really happy to be celebrating. 🎉

First, you should know that Brian Breaks Character actually takes a little sabbatical for the months of June and July 😎 that way we can come back in August with a rip-roaring third season. 🙌

But… We've decided to do something different for this Pride month ➡️ We are sharing with you episodes from LGBTQ+ Podcasts that we are really proud of, delighted to highlight and to elevate the voices of, here in this space.

So, for the next four weeks, you're going to hear episodes from someone else's podcast and I cannot wait for you to meet these people.

👉 We're going to kick off this series with Lez Hang Out. Leigh Holmes Foster and Ellie Brigida are the co-hosts and producers of Lez Hang Out – an award winning podcast on the TAGG podcast network with over 30k monthly listeners and over 1 million downloads to date. It has been featured on LOGO’s list of best queer podcasts, HER’s The Best LGBTQ+ Podcasts You Should Be Listening To and named #1 lesbian podcast to listen to on FeedSpot, as well as nominated twice for a Best Podcast Queerty award.

We're sharing with you their finale to season five. Know that you are in for an episode focused on lesbian experience, representation, culture, life, love, and so much more.

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Leigh & Ellie’s original podcast musical The Flame

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#124 Breaking Down The Writers' Strike: A Candid Conversation with Golden Globe & Emmy Award-Winner Michael Sucsy, Creator & Director of HBO’s Grey Gardens Jun 01, 2023

🎧 Grab your earbuds and brace yourself for a dose of inspiration amidst the Writers' Strike and the looming SAG-AFTRA Strike.

Today's guest Michael Sucsy takes us beyond the picket lines of The Writers' Strike, providing an inside look as a member of both the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Directors Guild of America (DGA).

He opens up about what truly hangs in the balance during these negotiations. But that's not all — the game-changing influence of AI promises to reshape the landscape, and Michael offers insights into how it might shape the future of storytelling. 🤖🤖🤖

And for all you Grey Gardens fans out there (me! 🙋🏻‍♂️) you're in for a treat. Michael is the genius behind the HBO film –and you bet I get him to spill some juicy details about the experience.

👉 With Michael's personal insights you'll gain an exclusive perspective on the writers' strike and discover the brilliant possibilities that lie ahead for TV. 📺

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Twitter

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Website

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WGA RESOURCES

Social Media Toolkit

https://www.wgacontract2023.org/take-action/social-media-toolkit

Picket Schedules and Locations

https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations

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#123 Act From a Place of Power with Jo Kelly May 31, 2023

This one goes out to all the actors. Right now you might be feeling a little anxious, a little stressed because of the strike that's going on. So I'm replaying an episode that really dives into craft with one of my absolute favorite teachers, Jo Kelly. And... She is now a 7x guest on Brian Breaks Character, so you know I trust her! Jo joins me to drop some incredible truth bombs about:

The mistakes actors are making
What gets in your way
How to truly embody the freedom and instinct you want when you’re acting (sounds like a dream, right?)

I encourage you to listen to this mind-blowing chat (no, literally, we talked about neural pathways!). Jo Kelly is a true gift!

**Full disclosure, this interview was taken from an IG Live because the conversation that unfolded was sooooo juicy. I simply had to make it into an episode of the podcast.**

And... Jo has a gift just for Brian Breaks Character listeners. Click the link to get in on the free LIVE training that we talk about on the episode!

https://www.brianbreakscharacter.com/reset

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#122 Rise of the Representation Whisperer 🗣 How 'Make Agents Want You' Changed the Game & Conquered the World May 24, 2023

Hey Listeners! My name is Emma and I'm taking over Brian's posts for today... 💅🏻

In case we haven't crossed paths yet, I'm the Client Success Manager on Brian's team. 👋🏻 To put it simply, I'm like a supportive cheerleader 📣 and a guidance counselor for all of Brian's clients. 👑

We're all about sharing and celebrating our clients' successes, big or small! (...or to put it more graphically, whenever you CAN use this emoji → 🎉).

Guess what? March marked the THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of Make Agents Want You, the free masterclass that put Brian on the map! You've probably heard of it, right? 😎 It's helped over 8,000 actors worldwide find representation and become a sensation!

🎉🎉🎉 (ahem!)

We simply couldn't let this milestone pass without a grand celebration – so, we put together a special episode where Brian spills the beans.

You'll learn how this "little class that could" 🚂 (launched during the pandemic); what's new & improved after three years; how Brian's spiritual side played a key role in dreaming it all up (intriguing, right?); and get ready to *hear* Brian blush a little too!

Join me in raising a virtual toast to the success of Make Agents Want You and all the actors who've benefited from it. 👉 It's been a wild three years and this is the origin story you don't want to miss! ⭐️

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https://www.instagram.com/sharononscreen/

Website

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

#8 Sheila-Joon from full-on skeptic to bi-coastal success story

https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp8

#10 Sharon Got 35 Meetings for Representation with Zero Referrals

https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp10

#55 Ignite Your JOY with Grey's Anatomy's Sarah Utterback

https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp55

#59 How To Get Representation In A City Where You Don’t Live – Cellina Tells The Tale From Chicago

https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp59

#64 Your Identity and Your Acting Career Are Your Birthright with Yvette Gonzalez

https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp64

#78 How To Land Reps in London with Ditte Maria le-Fevre

https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp78

#97 Steve Carell's TV Wife Laura Niemi Tells All

https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp97

#109 Destination: Vancouver! Rachelle got 15 Agent Meetings... and 12 offers!

https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp109

#119 Performance Capture & Transatlantic Representation with BAFTA Newcomer, Helen Day

https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp119

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#121 Slay for Justice! How to Defend Drag with RuPaul’s Drag Race Star Peppermint May 17, 2023

🎙️ Today's podcast episode features the legendary Peppermint, and it's all about taking a stand. Brace yourself for a journey filled with activism and a whole lot of empowerment. ✊

Out Magazine named today’s guest as one of the most influential LGBTQ+ people of the year. 🤩 You might also know Peppermint from when she gained widespread recognition as the first out trans contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9. Then, Peppermint made history again as the first trans woman to originate a lead role in a Broadway musical.

And, now, Peppermint can be seen in A Transparent Musical at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, which opens this weekend! 🎭🌟 (If you go on Sunday, May 21st, I'll see you there!) 🤗

Peppermint's impact extends way beyond her performances. She's a board member of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation 🌈 and the American Civil Liberties Union's 🤝, first-ever artist ambassador for trans justice.

In this episode, we dive into the pressing issue of discriminatory legislation targeting drag performers. We explore the intersectional conversation around body autonomy, women's reproductive rights, same-sex marriage, and gender-affirming care.

Peppermint's presence on this episode is an absolute gift. Her message of love, inclusion, and resilience will leave you feeling inspired and ready to sashay and slay for what you believe in. 💖💃

Through the end of May, Team BKP will match donations up to $2,500 made to the ACLU of Tennessee. If you’d like to show your support, please consider donating to the ACLU of Tennessee. Send me a DM to @briansaysthat on IG by May 31st with a screenshot of your receipt. Your contribution will support their work in defending civil liberties and equality for all. 🤝💙

So, grab your headphones and let's embrace activism and make our voices heard. Together, we can create positive change. 🥰

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ACLU of Tennessee

www.aclu-tn.org

RESOURCES

Black Queer Town Hall Podcast

https://www.blackqueertownhall.org/bqth-podcast

GLAAD

https://www.glaad.org/

Trans in the South https://southernequality.org/resources/transinthesouth/

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#120 An Inside Look At Writing For Television with Nick Wootton May 10, 2023

Unless you've been living under a rock 🪨, you know that we are in a Writers’ Strike. 🪧

So, today I'm replaying an episode with Emmy Award winner, Nick Wooten. Nick is a TV writer 📺 and that's who we need to hear from right now. He’s worked on big shows like NYPD Blue, Law & Order and Stumptown, just to name a few.

In this episode, Nick talks about being branded as a writer for network television and what it means to change the narrative of the creative work you do. He emphasizes the idea that expansion beyond the scope of work you've been recognized for requires taking action – and not just thinking about it. And Nick is such a generous person. He really lets us into his creative process.

So think of this episode as one more way of showing up for the WGA right now and see what it is like to live a writer's life. But don't fool yourself. Go down to the end of the show notes to find some resources about how to further support the WGA ➡ Join us on the Picket Line so we can help these incredible writers who change the narrative of what it means to live in this country and in this world.

And to all my writers out there, thank you. I send you a ton of support right now. 💗 I know this is uncomfortable. I also just want to give you the stamina you need to keep showing up in this fight and to fight for what is right. We stand with you.

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WGA RESOURCES

Social Media Toolkit

https://www.wgacontract2023.org/take-action/social-media-toolkit

Picket Schedules and Locations

https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations

WGA STRIKE HUB

https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub

Support Queer TV Creatives

https://www.autostraddle.com/queer-tv-creatives-share-how-you-can-support-the-writers-strike

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IMDB

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0941370/

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#119 Performance Capture & Transatlantic Representation with BAFTA Newcomer, Helen Day May 03, 2023

👉 Have you ever been interested in Performance or Motion Capture?

👉 Do you have a Non-Traditional Performance Background and are wondering how to tie it in with your acting career? (Calling all dancers, puppeteers, mimes, etc.!)🕺🏻👀

👉 Are you an International Performer looking to work in the US?

Then grab you earbuds cuz today's podcast episode has got your name ALLLL OVER IT! 🌟

🇬🇧 Helen Day is a British actress, dancer, circus performer, puppeteer, and voiceover & performance capture artist who made it across the pond from England 💂‍♀️ to Los Angeles 🌴.

In this episode, she shares the intimate details of working with James Cameron, transitioning from dance to film, the story of how she landed representation in LA and her consciousness around making her big move to the US. 🇺🇸

Helen's wild combination of unique skills opened the door to collaborations with icons like Tim Burton 👻, Henson Studios 🐸, James Cameron's 🦋 Avatar-inspired Cirque du Soleil 🎪 show, Samuel L. Jackson, and Luminous Productions (video games like Forspoken). 🎮

In this conversation, you'll learn how Helen used her non-traditional acting background to attract the right attention in the US and abroad.

If you're worried you're soooooo unique the bizniz will never understand you, then this episode is for you.

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Website

https://helendayactress.com/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

#78 How To Land Reps in London with Ditte Maria le-Fevre

https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp78

Victoria Atkin - Expert in PCAP https://victoriaatkin.com/

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#118 Art as Activism Award-Winning Advice for Content Creators from The Exonerated's Jessica Blank Apr 26, 2023

Ready to unleash the creative storytelling activist inside you? 🎨🎭

Tired of those pesky voices in your head telling you you're not good enuff? Or the idea's not good enuff? Or it doesn't matter?

🗣️ Shut 'em down with this episode of the pod – my guest is the incredibly well-recognized & awarded co-creator of The Exonerated, Jessica Blank.

Jessica is a creative force to be reckoned with! Her work has been recognized by Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, Ovation and named 'Best Play of the Year' by The New York Times.

Her approach to creativity is smart, rooted in activism, and empowering – she's like a red hot furnace of creative energy! 💪🔥

And you're in good hands (ears?) with this episode 👉 Jessica's taught storytelling at some of the most prestigious places around (oh, you know, the biggies like Brown, Stanford, NYU, Juilliard, and my alma mater Northwestern). #GoCats 😻

Whether you're a hobbyist or a Hollywood heavyweight, Jessica has insights & inspiration that will help you create content that matters.

Grab your notebook 📓 and lean in as Jessica shows you how to start a revolution with your creativity! 🔥🔥

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#117 How to Get An Agent with Guest Host Sarah Gaboury Apr 19, 2023

Real Actor’s Lab’s Sarah Gaboury asked me to come on her IG Live to tell her students how to find managers and agents and the conversation that unfolded was sooooo juicy, I simply had to make it into an episode of the podcast.

👉If you're an actor who needs representation this episode is a no-brainer: LISTEN. NOW.

After helping 542 actors sign with the right reps, I can’t wait to tell you all about why my rebellious approach to make agents want you actually works. If you're not an actor, this convo has a lot to teach you, too: I teach the exact mindset you need to really put YOURSELF out there and to say what you really want.

And I’m teaching a free, live masterclass where I’m going to share the secrets this week! 🎉

➡️ So if you need reps (or just want *new* ones or you’re thinkin’ about leaving yours)…

Don’t miss this masterclass - https://makeagentswantyou.com/inspire

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#116 Write Your Dream Role with Emily Grace Apr 12, 2023

So I'm going to guess you've noticed that we've been talking a lot about writing and content creation here on the podcast lately. So it's the perfect time to bring back this episode with Emily Grace.

If you are a writer and an actor and you're trying to propel your career forward with content that you're creating on your own, there are a lot of traps that you can fall into where you waste time, energy and money with making stuff that won’t actually propel your career forward. So this replay is a cautionary tale…

I'm just gonna come out and say it, – DO NOT WRITE YOUR OWN CONTENT… Well, not until you listen to this episode! Because even though you've got the best of intentions, chances are you'll make a rookie mistake: You won't write the right character to showcase you & your talents.

I hear you thinking: "Ummmmm, excuse me, Brian! I know a thing or two about scripts, I'm an actor, I look at them all day."

That right there is the very reason you'll make this mistake.

Today's guest Emily Grace walks us through creating content from the lightbulb moment to breaking the process down into small, actionable steps. No, like for real... She really realllllllly breaks it down so that it doesn't feel overwhelming!

Plus she teaches us a reliable, failsafe hack to ensure you write stories that actually highlight your talent and attract the right attention in the bizniz.

Oh, and we breakdown the entire plot of one of my favorite movies – The Devil Wears Prada.

Emily Grace is an expert at helping actors get their damn scripts done. It takes courage to put yourself out there and today’s guest helps actors create their own projects.

Tune in to learn:

The BIG mistakes actors make when it comes to writing
TRUTH TIME: Just because you are good at breaking down a script doesn’t mean that you are good at writing a character fit for you
How storytelling is a catalyst for change

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https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/

Website

http://pickfordwest.com/

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#115 Multi-Hyphenates Need Reps Too! 🎭📝 Actor-Writer Carly Gets 22 Offers Apr 05, 2023

🎭 Are you an actor?

📝 Do also write scripts?

💻 OR create content?

If you answered yes to any or ALL of these questions then today’s episode of the podcast is for you. My guest Carly Tatiana Pandža is a talented actor and writer, who brought both of these things to the forefront when reaching out for representation.

Carly is a graduate of my program #agentgoals and I had to have her on the show – and not just cuz she got 22 offers for representation 😱😱😱! –But because she is a person who's done a lot of self growth to look at herself and the way she's showing up in the world. 🌍

I imagine that if you're listening to this podcast, you're one of those people as well. 👈

And so for Carly, the hunt for representation wasn't just her wanting to get auditions as an actor, it was also because she makes content. 🎞

🎥 She actually has a feature-length award-winning documentary HAIR that streamed on Hulu. She made this after she had a successful You Are Not Your Hair head-shaving charity event.

So, if you're an actor or content creator looking to find representation or just want to gain valuable insights on how to succeed in the entertainment industry, this episode is a must-listen

Fun Fact: Carly’s strong commitment to amplifying women’s authentic voices and transforming equity of representation and career opportunities within the entertainment industry led to founding HER Theatre Company, an LA-based boutique that is 100% female owned and operated, with all content written, performed, directed, and produced by women.

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Website

https://www.carlytatianapandza.com/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

#54 Age Ain’t Nothin’ But a Number - How Sharon Got 17 Meetings for Representation

https://link.chtbl.com/BBC54

Discover Your Human Design

https://www.daylunalife.com/

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#114 Manager Ann Thomas: Transgender Talent Founder Mar 29, 2023

TW // We do discuss topics that could be challenging to some listeners on this episode, including sexual assault. Please make a conscious decision when you decide to listen.

I'mma bet you learn a lot from today's guest on the podcast... Ann Thomas is the founder of Transgender Talent 👉 providing talent management services to transgender & non-binary actors. 🎬

And let me tell you... Ann is A LOT of fun and isn't afraid to tell it like it is!

She talks through the unique challenges trans & non-binary actors can face on set; in audition rooms; and in closed-door meetings.

Ann is a fierce advocate for actors ( ← just my kinda human!): She educates showbizniz professionals on how to work effectively & respectfully with her clients while always striving to create more safe & supportive opportunities for trans & non-binary performers. 🏳️‍⚧️

Ann brings her whole enchilada manager expertise to this episode – so if you want to know how to be a better client to your reps (or just want new reps!) she's got some great advice to get you started (i.e., what your reel should – and should not! – include).

PS: Ann's at the forefront of making change in this industry: She's behind the push for Actors Access to change actors' profiles so that actors can now define their identity more clearly and define what roles they will play.

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Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/transgendertalent/

Website

https://transgendertalent.com/

Key Change Ensemble

https://keychangeensemble.org/

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Nglhjgti4wZev_GgAHEtA

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/transgendertalent

Twitter

https://twitter.com/transgtalent

Actors Access Updates

https://actorsaccess.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/17000085503-release-history-actors-access

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#113 Wanna be a TV Host? Casting Director Sean De Simone Tell-All Interview Mar 22, 2023

Ever thought about TV Hosting? 📺

Whether you dream of being the next Oprah, Tom Bergeron or Kelly Ripa, or just want to add TV Hosting to your repertoire of skills, on today's show, Hosting Casting Director Extraordinaire, Sean De Simone gives us a masterclass! 👨🏾‍🎓👩🏻‍🎓🧑🏽‍🎓 👉 Sean comes with an incredible pedigree – he's cast for the crème de la crème of networks: A&E, BET, Bravo, OWN, Nat Geo, HGTV, QVC (...just to name a few of the crèmes). 💅🏻 And today's episode is as close as you'll ever get without actually being in the room with him when he's casting the biggest jobs. 🤯

Sean has seen it all (and then some!)... From iconic auditions to cringe-worthy ones and on this episode he tells you exactly what works and what doesn't. 😱

THE MUST-LISTEN TAKEAWAYS BEFORE YOU ATTEND YOUR NEXT HOSTING AUDITION:

🤔 What exactly does “have personality” mean in a casting breakdown?

😳 How the idea of a traditional host doesn’t exist anymore (and can hold you back in your auditions

🙀 The 2️⃣ things every host MUST be able to do in order to be successful (FYI these are deal breakers!)

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https://www.instagram.com/sean_desimone_casting/

Website

https://seandesimonecasting.com/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/27758285862/

Email

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#112 Sundance Backstage Pass with Blumhouse Fellow & Filmmaker Chelsea Gonzalez Mar 15, 2023

Now that Deadline has finally announced the big news, I can share Chelsea Gonzalez with you! 🎉

🙈🙊🙉 I’ve had to keep my mouth shut until Deadline, Variety and The Wrap spread the word➞ Chelsea Gonzalez is an Official Selection as a Blumhouse & K Period Media Screamwriting Fellow (...and as a longtime, client & friend, I am just so freakin' proud of her!). 💗 🙌

And on today's episode of Brian Breaks Character she – quite literally! – walks us through her experience at Sundance Film Festival. 🎥

📽 The Who, What, Where, When, & How to make Sundance work for you!

🤝 What you can do to build connections in the film industry: surprise! it's not all about bizniz cards✨

⚖️ How to balance TWO passions 👈 As an actor-filmmaker, Chelsea is a shining example of someone who takes courageous action toward her 2nd passion

💸 When to invest in a big festival like this to ensure it catapults the rest of your career (plus allllll the things she's learned from being on the festival circuit!)

🤔 Chelsea was named ‘Most Powerful Voice’ by Blackbird Film Festival and recently won Best Pilot for the series Legit Married at Dances with Films. 🙌

During the episode, she offers valuable insights on storytelling and filmmaking that will leave you feeling inspired and ready to create (or book a ticket to Park City for next year's festival!). ✍️🎞📺

So sit back, grab some popcorn 🍿, and get ready to be entertained & informed by one of the most exciting emerging filmmakers I've ever had the privilege to know. 🎉

FUN FACT: Before Chelsea found a love of writing and directing, she began her career as an actress in a... Blumhouse feature. 💁‍♀️

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#111 How To Pitch Your TV Show with Adrienne Rose White Mar 08, 2023

Calling all future Shonda Rhimes & Ryan Murphys!!!

👉 Do you have an idea for a TV show? 👉 Or a pilot gathering dust cuz you don’t know what to do with it? 👉 Or maybe you're just curious about how TV shows get made!

Brian Breaks Character has gotchu, boo. 💗 On this episode of the podcast, my guest Adrienne Rose White give us a masterclass on HOW TO PITCH & SELL TV SHOWS. 📺

Adrienne helps people to *actually* sell TV shows (organically!) by teaching creatives to develop, package, and sell the authentic story that only they can tell.

🎟 Adrienne has pitched and sold shows multiple times on her own (and with her clients!) and in this episode she gives us a backstage pass!

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

📺 How to get your itty-bitty idea off the ground and get a YES from Netflix

📺 The key differences to SET YOU APART when you pitch to studios, production companies, and networks

📺 Why this is 💯x easier than you think it is 👈 this might also piss you off! #SorryNotSorry

Whether you're a content creator who's got something to sell, an actor sitting on the sidelines cuz "you're not a writer," or just wanna see how the sausage is made... You'll want to listen.

And if you're NEVER going to pitch a TV show, you still need this episode because Adrienne walks us through the key steps to nurture long term relationships in show bizniz so you can earn the know, like, and trust factor with your future collaborators.

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#110 Act Two: 20 Years Later – Pete Finally Got the Agent He Deserved Mar 01, 2023

Today’s guest, Pete Luna has been an actor in New York 🗽 for over 20 years and he never had a manager or an agent!

He tried to get one in the past 🤯 while struggling to nab auditions on his own. 👈 This is when a lot of actors would have throw in the 20-year-old towel!

But Pete is a smart – and hysterical! – guy: he switched up his approach to embrace his almosts as well as his wins and by using #agentgoals he signed with agents who represent him in FOUR different cities! #QuadCoastal

I just know this episode will inspire you – whether you are seeking new representation or not.

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#109 Destination: Vancouver! Rachelle Got 15 Agent Meetings and 12 Offers! Mar 01, 2023

Have you ever had to sign an NDA or keep an acting gig hush-hush until it aired? Then you'll love this conversation with today's guest Rachelle Hay!

Rachelle signed with new reps in Vancouver – after she scored 15 meetings & 12 offers – then she booked a drool-worthy can't-talk-about-it role on television! 🔥🔥

In this episode she tells us how she burned through limiting beliefs to attract the right reps... and then, how they teamed up to navigate a *legal* way to get loud with her most recent booking! 👈 this ultimately unlocked a path to build on her newfound momentum!) 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

I just know this episode will inspire you – whether you are seeking new representation or not.

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#108 Just Dropped: Actors' Equity's Diversity & Inclusion Report with Danee Conley Feb 22, 2023

Something big happened over at Actors’ Equity Association this week. 😮 They dropped their Diversity & Inclusion Report on Hiring Bias for 2021. 🙌 In this episode, we get an inside look at this hot-off-the-presses report with Danee Conley, Equity's new Diversity & Inclusion Strategist.

Actors' Equity continues to be a leader in this space and work towards creating a more inclusive industry. ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿🏳️‍🌈♿️ And Danee encourages all performers and stage managers – whether members of Equity or not! – to reach out to her department to help you feel more comfortable and supported in doing great work on stages across the country. 💪 I believe as members of the theatre community 🎭, it's our responsibility to be a part of the conversation and take action towards positive change. I just know that Danee is going to inspire you and help you understand just how much Actors’ Equity is on your side.

And... These conversations can be difficult, but Danee's infectious energy & wisdom will immediately put you at ease. Tune in 🎧 to learn how you can be part of the movement toward more inclusive theatre. 💗

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#107 The Official 2023 Actor Survival Guide Volume 3 - Part 2 Feb 15, 2023

Run, Don’t Walk To Get the Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode: https://actorsurvivalguide.com

This is Part Two of the Actor Survival Guide. Six super coaches joined me! Moniqua Plante, DaJuan Johnson, Heidi Dean, Emily Grace, Elise Arsenault & Jo Kelly want you to BE YOU and feel freakin’ great while you do it (...and THAT, my friend, is worth the price of admission, 🎟 which is free!). ❤️

Oh, and if social media makes you sweat, these episodes have gotchu covered!

Now, go take up space and allow yourself to be seen. 🤩

Shine Bright Like a Diamond 💎

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30 Days of Posts for Actors

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Narrate Your Way to Abundance : An Intro to The Great Audiobook Adventure

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The Self-Care & Confidence Collection for Creatives

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#106 The Official 2023 Actor Survival Guide Volume 3 - Part 1 Feb 08, 2023

Run, Don’t Walk To Get the Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode: https://actorsurvivalguide.com

Your purpose was given to you by something other than yourself → There's LITERALLY no one else on the planet that can do YOU the way that you can.

So, you simply gotta be YOU.

I think you can agree: easier said than done sometimes!

So for this episode of the podcast, I reached out to the crème de la crème of coaches for actors – Moniqua Plante, DaJuan Johnson, Heidi Dean, Emily Grace, Elise Arsenault & Jo Kelly - the über-experts who wholeheartedly devote themselves to your fulfillment & success in this wild career and when I told them about our tentativeness to show up and be seen…

ALLLLLLL SIX OF THEM showed up for a very special Brian Breaks Character Podcast 2-Part Episode: The Actor Survival Guide to 2023… And Volume 3 of this guide was born!

Mindset & self-care give us Main Character Energy throughout the guide, but don’t get me wrong, it's FULL of essentials to help you navigate your way through how to

Put yourself out there on social media
Pioneer your own path
BE YOU

This conversation is so juicy we had to break it up into two episodes and this is the first part, so be sure to come back for part two next week.

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30 Days of Posts for Actors

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https://www.instagram.com/theglobalactor/

Website

http://www.theglobalactor.com

Narrate Your Way to Abundance : An Intro to The Great Audiobook Adventure

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The Self-Care & Confidence Collection for Creatives

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#105 Make It Real: Mastermind Open House Feb 02, 2023

Not sure if the Make It Real mastermind is the right fit for your goals?🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏽🙋🏾‍♀️

On the fence about working with me in this ongoing way? Or just wanna learn more?

Take a tour with me on this episode of the Make it Real mastermind!👨🏾‍💻🧑🏻‍💻👩🏼‍💻

If you're at all curious about how the mastermind will work, this is your chance to listen in on some great questions from creatives that attended the open house live! ❤️

I'm committed to curating a group that is fully invested in each others' big goals and this Open House will help you decide if you should apply for one of the spots. 🤩

And… If your ❤️ goes pitter pat when you think about making your vision a reality, spend a year getting coaching from me surrounded by other highly-motivated creatives who make things happen inside the Make it Real mastermind.🧠

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#104 Make It Real: Should Your Second Passion Pay Your Bills? With Actor Gianna Rapp Feb 01, 2023

❤️ Do you have more than one passion?

⚖️ Do you ever feel that you have to choose?

⚡️ Or that if you give energy to one passion you’re cheating on the other?

Well, what if I told you one passion could support the other? 🤯

On this episode of the podcast we continue our series devoted to making your big idea real.💡

WE TALK ABOUT ATTRACTING ABUNDANCE BY SAYING YES TO BOTH PASSIONS! 💰x 💰

💵 So, YES, we talk about money…

🙀 Now for my creatives out there. I know we can get really weird around money because we LOVE what we do.

…Oftentimes we can get all itchy and sticky and all of our wicked stepsisters TIME & MONEY come in to say 👉You're not doing it right, you're doing it wrong. Hello, impostor syndrome anybody?? 🤦🏻‍♂️

Take a breath, I gotchu. 💗

Today's episode is going to be of a whole ton of value for you because my guest is actor Gianna Rapp and she started her own coaching business. She helps actors to really be in their authentic space when it comes to understanding technique and how it fits them perfectly.

👆 You can imagine she wants to honor her integrity in this and so all the 🐛creepy crawly critics inside are coming out to rise up to say 👇👇👇

🧟‍♀️ You're not good enough!

🧟‍♂️ How dare you say this to people out loud!

🧟 How can you put that messaging into the world?

Gianna and I talk about the sacredness, great care and consciousness you want to bring to starting a business like this.🦋

So, if you've ever wanted to tap into one of your talents and make a buck 💵 from doing it OR you know you've got some gifts to offer the world where you could make some money then this episode is going to teach you how to start that process.

🎰 BONUS! We even get into social media messaging on this episode. We claim this obstacle and own it as a way to attract more of Gianna’s ideal audience.

Oh! And, remember (I've been saying it like a broken record 💿this month) ➡️ The answer to cracking the code to staying committed to your big idea is to know who this is for. So, obvi, Gianna and I get into that right away in this episode.

And… If your ❤️ goes pitter pat when you think about making your vision a reality, spend a year getting coaching from me surrounded by other highly-motivated creatives who make things happen inside the Make it Real mastermind.🧠

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#103 Make It Real Rule #1: You Have To Be A Rebel Jan 25, 2023

This month we're talking all about birthing something big… Saying yes to your calling in a bigger way. 🙌

On this episode of the podcast I talk about the signature process I use to coach and this is specifically the way I will be coaching inside of the mastermind.

I’m sharing all of this on the podcast because I want you to be able to use this process for your big thing, whether it’s:

📕Writing a book (like me)

💃Starting a dance studio

🎥Starting a self-tape studio

🎞Launching a film at film festivals

🎭Going big with your one person show

You can make any of these ideas real by following Rule #1: You Have To Be A (Vulnerable) Rebel.

What I mean by this is 👇

🗑Throw out all the ideas of how to do the thing

🙆‍♀️Make space to do the thing in the way that works for you

👓Notice what works about your process

✅Grant permission to do it all the way

Click LINK IN BIO to LISTEN & LEARN how being rebellious will help you. 🎧

And… if your ❤️ goes pitter pat when you think about making your vision a reality, spend a year getting coaching from me surrounded by other highly-motivated creatives who make things happen inside the Make it Real mastermind.🧠

If you still have questions of what the mastermind is all about 👉 Sign up for the Make It Real mastermind Open House this Friday when I’ll give you a backstage tour and answer all your questions so we can decide if it’s a fit for your big goals ➡️ https://brianbreakscharacter.com/openhouse

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#102 Make it Real: Sarah Births Her Big Idea – Congrats, it's a pilot! 🐣 Jan 18, 2023

If you're the kind of creative who has A LOT of ideas, but doesn’t always finish them 👉 then you are going to get a ton of value from today’s podcast episode.

Has this ever happened to you?

You get this great idea and you are super inspired, you even run out to buy a new notebook 📓and some fancy pens 🖋…You’re writing away for a cool twenty minutes and then the inspiration kind of fades…

OR

Maybe you were able to hold on to the inspo fuel ⛽️ and really get something done! You wrote a script, created a website, or wrote the first 5 sentences of a poem 🙌…

OR

Maybe you have an idea that you keep thinking about, but you keep asking yourself, “Is this a good idea?” 🤔

I’m sure you've had some version of any one of these different experiences in your life because I know as a creative being your inspiration machine is on steroids 💪 …you were BORN to come up with great ideas!

In today's episode I walk my guest through a process to grab those ideas and hold on to them so you can make them real.

Sarah Chang is an actress, writer and producer… and it's important that you know that she's a mother 👶👶. In this episode I coach Sarah on the actions to help her to make her TV pilot, based on her postpartum experience, REAL.

GET READY TO LEARN:

The value of knowing who your project is for
Action steps to keep writing
A dilemma verse having a choice
Clear accountability

And… If your ❤️ goes pitter pat when you think about making your vision a reality, spend a year getting coaching from me surrounded by other highly-motivated creatives who make things happen inside the Make It Real mastermind.🧠

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#101 Make it Real: How to See it Through with Your Big Idea Jan 13, 2023

Tell me if this sounds familiar…

✅ You’ve got an idea for a bizniz, a film, or a creative project, but you need support and a strategy to get it off the ground.

✅ Or maybe you’ve got a big idea, but you’re afraid to even say it out loud... cuz what if it doesn't work out... and who are you to try anyway?

Plus if you’re anything like me, you show up for other people, but without someone holding you accountable, your own stuff ends up at the bottom of the to-do list.

And let’s be honest you don’t have any time or money to waste – there aren't enough hours in the day to pursue some wild dream that won't lead to guaranteed results.

Whew! I totes get it! It can feel reeeeeally vulnerable to admit, that YOU'RE MEANT FOR SOMETHING MORE... 🙌

...and nearly IMPOSSIBLE to take action toward some idea that still feels cloudy.

On today’s podcast, I gotchu covered. I share my beliefs around what it means to hatch or birth your big idea, to say yes to your purpose and all the different facets of what that means.

You’ll learn action steps towards:

Making your big idea real
How to see it through
How to make the impact you want to make

And… If your heart goes pitter pat when you think about making your vision a reality, spend a year getting coaching from me surrounded by other highly-motivated creatives who make things happen inside the Make It Real mastermind.

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#100 A Tell-All Celebration and Lessons Learned 🥳 Jan 04, 2023

Happy New Year! 🥳 Today we’re celebrating 100 Episodes! 🎉 Before I go any further, I want to thank all listeners for making this possible. Ain’t no such thing as a podcast without all of you. And look what you did! 🏆 You’ve made us one of the 1% most popular shows out of the 2.9 Million podcasts around the world 👉 Which means you're actually listening (not just downloading)! 🎧 🏆 We have over 95,500+ downloads 👉 Which means you're allowing us to take up precious space on your phone (and I like to think in your brain & heart)! 🏆 270+ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5-Star Reviews 👉 Which lets us know you like what we're putting out there (and that's the fuel to keep us going!). 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻 We cannot thank you enough. 💗 For this special episode, I invited my podcast producer, Natalie Lipka, for a tell-all conversation about how it came to be and the creative hiccups we ran into along the way 👉 This way you can save yourself the drama the next time you decide to launch something new. 🥵 Plus, we highlight landmark episodes that we think are worth revisiting and what we've got up our 💯-episode old sleeves! So a big thank you to you and to all of our guests – we would still be in diapers without you. 🍼👶🏻 Happy Birthday & Happy Listening!

If You Want to Skip Ahead 👉 Here are our TOP 5 MOST LISTENED TO EPISODES:

#74 HOW TO SAY THANK YOU (without being weird)
#55 Ignite Your JOY with Grey's Anatomy's Sarah Utterback
#58 The Truth About Pilot Season with John Rosenfeld
#68 What to Wear On-Camera with Super Stylist, Adrien Rabago
#75 The Official 2022 Actor Survival Guide Volume 2 - Part

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BONUS: The 5 Questions to Own 2022 & Slay 2023 Dec 22, 2022

Happy Almost-Merry Everything! I’m shimmying down your chimney with tidings of comfort and joy to deliver a GIFT that promises to make your 2023 amazing…

Today I am dropping a replay of an episode cuz it includes a special training to help you capture all that has happened in 2022 with The 5 Questions to Own 2022 & Slay 2023! These five thought-provoking and soul-satisfying questions help you to name exactly what you accomplished in 2022 so you can lay the groundwork TO PLAY ALL OUT IN 2023.

In this episode, I walk you through the exercise so you can customize this to your own life and career. And.. My podcast producer, Natalie, joins me as the voice for you. She asks the questions you might have - so that you can really move through this training in a way that you feel confident in the actions you're taking.

TAKEAWAYS

Gain a better sense of who you've been in the past year and who you're stepping into in 2023
We're all productivity addicted so this is not just about what you got done. It's equally important to consider your life and how you felt getting there
The importance of forgiveness and letting go

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#99 Revolutionizing Live Theatre with CAGES Co-Creators CJ Baran & Benjamin Romans Dec 21, 2022

Today’s guests are the epitome of what this podcast is all about: CREATIVE REVOLUTIONARY SUPERSTARS… who are just as hard on themselves as the rest of us!

CJ Baran & Benjamin Romans created the show CAGES – an indescribable “genre-busting game changer” (LA Times) that left audiences in awe at its premiere… MYSELF INCLUDED!

Masterfully weaving state-of-the-art video and animation with live performance and original songs that pulse with an addictive pop energy, CAGES pulls out all the stops to conjure a rock opera musical for the modern age.

These two creative overachievers wrote the story, the music, directed, and choreographed the piece – CJ even played the lead!

And just like any creative expression, the show started as an itty-bitty baby idea that paid off big time when they decided they would never settle for less than the art they want to see. ← not easy when you are creating a dystopian, B&W gothic world in a live, stage performance!

When I invited CJ to the show, he wrote: My entire life has been living in the void between creating art that I believe will move people while also trying to make a living at it. ← perhaps the most Brian Breaks Character thing anyone has ever said!

I couldn’t be more delighted to share this episode with you: I just know you’ll love hearing from these two fiercely committed, honest, and authentic artists who make FUTURE THEATRE.

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https://www.instagram.com/wondashow

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Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/cjbaran

CAGES

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/cagesdtla

https://www.instagram.com/cageslondon

Website

https://www.cagesdtla.com/

https://cageslondon.com/

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#98 Content Creation with Comic-Con Hosts Brooklyn Quarter Dec 14, 2022

Today’s guests on the podcast are perfect for the holiday season. 🎁

Their generous natures and happy-couple-status screams wholesome holiday movie, but in a realistic-get-sh*t-done-&-make-an-impact-kinda way.

Danielle Beckmann & Timothy Reese are a husband and wife team who have used collaboration, kindness, and good ol’ fashioned manners to open doors, build a network, and start a production company. ← just my kinda peeps!

They produce web series, films and they've got some pitches they're working on. Of course we go into all of that in today's episode.

LISTEN FOR THESE TAKEAWAYS:👇👇👇

Honor gatekeepers to get into incredible festivals, events, & meetings 🎟
Connections led to a Tribeca Film Fest Official Selection ← how it happened! 🎞
Panel hosts at not one, BUT 2️⃣ Comic-Cons! 🦸🏻‍♀️🦹🏻‍♀️
How to build collaborative creative teams that keep coming back! 👯‍♀️
Raise money to fund your own projects💰…without losing friends or feeling slimy
How live events & sponsors open doors to funding 💸💸💸

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https://www.brooklynquarter.com/

DANIELLE

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/deebeck/

Website

https://www.daniellebeckmann.com/

TIMOTHY

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/timothyreese

Website

https://www.timothyreese.com/

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#97 Steve Carell's TV Wife Laura Niemi Tells All Dec 07, 2022

Chances are you’ll recognize today’s podcast guest!

Laura Niemi plays Steve Carell’s wife on FX’s The Patient, now streaming on Hulu. #NoBigDeal

She’s also had roles on Stranger Things, Grey’s Anatomy, This Is Us, Veep, and NCIS.

If you’ve EVER considered leaving your reps, but were afraid to do so, her story carries a message I KNOW you’ll relate to…

Most actors think BIG TIME ROLES will make their career easy breezy.

Hold up Covergirl! Yes, credits can help…

But I’mma bet even Academy Award-winners Viola Davis & Olivia Colman worry if their reps do a good job putting them up for roles they’re truly right for.

At one point in their careers Viola & Olivia probably had a hard time saying goodbye to reps that weren’t reeeeeaaaaaally working out.

So before you decide that fancy credits solve everything 🌈💰→ You’ve gotta hear Laura’s journey to signing with perfect fit reps and landing her first Series Regular (opposite the 40-year old virgin himself!).

LOOKEE HERE: It's tough to humble yourself and say, “I need some help.”

And that applies whether you’re 5 Guest Stars in or haven’t landed your first co-star yet… amiright?

When Laura came to me, she didn’t feel ready or prepared, in fact she was doing the resistance tango when we started, BUT she was willing to put herself out there in a new way… and that’s when everything changed!

SPOILER ALERT: Laura got 50 meetings with new reps (and she did this through using my program #agentgoals…)

So whether you’re reaching out to reps for the first time, considering a move to next level reps, or you just want some good ol’ fashioned inspo of how one hard working actor is making it happen, this episode is for you.

PS: Laura’s Christmas Eve self-tape audition journey ALONE is worth the price of listening… which is free!

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https://www.instagram.com/lauraniemi/

Website

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0631146/

#55 Ignite Your JOY with Grey's Anatomy's Sarah Utterback

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#96 The Call-In Coaching Show with Brian Part Two Nov 30, 2022

This is part two episode of a very special 2-part episode where I give you a backstage pass to a coaching call. I invited podcast superfans to a LIVE COACHING CALL and we talked about ALLLLLL THE THINGS. We covered so much we had to split the call into 2 episodes… and both binge-worthy episodes dropped today!

Since my group coaching calls are devoted to my online course curriculum, this was a rare chance for me to throw down on all things related to the business plus a healthy dose of spirituality… and how to be a good citizen of this planet.

HERE’S AN OUTLINE TO HELP YOU TAKE NOTES:

1. Gracefully leave your reps → HINT: it is okay & quite possible to do so!

2. Permission granted to be a parent! How-to & when-to communicate about your growing family

3. Know when to quit VS take a break VS commit 100% to a non-judgmental acting class

4. Make decisions without second-guessing yourself: Do you actually have a choice or are you torturing yourself with a dilemma?

5. How to choose wardrobe for your next headshot session

6. Gift Guide - What to give the people in this bizniz (and how to know when you’re overdoing it!)

7. Ask for what you want without sounding like a needy, egocentric dipsh*t

Grab your notebook and don’t sit this one out.

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#95 The Call-In Coaching Show with Brian Part One Nov 30, 2022

Today I’m giving you a backstage pass to a coaching call. I invited podcast superfans to a LIVE COACHING CALL and we talked about ALLLLLL THE THINGS. We covered so much we had to split the call into 2 episodes… and both binge-worthy episodes dropped today!

Since my group coaching calls are devoted to my online course curriculum, this was a rare chance for me to throw down on all things related to the business plus a healthy dose of spirituality… and how to be a good citizen of this planet.

HERE’S AN OUTLINE TO HELP YOU TAKE NOTES:

1. Gracefully leave your reps → HINT: it is okay & quite possible to do so!

2. Permission granted to be a parent! How-to & when-to communicate about your growing family

3. Know when to quit VS take a break VS commit 100% to a non-judgmental acting class

4. Make decisions without second-guessing yourself: Do you actually have a choice or are you torturing yourself with a dilemma?

5. How to choose wardrobe for your next headshot session

6. Gift Guide - What to give the people in this bizniz (and how to know when you’re overdoing it!)

7. Ask for what you want without sounding like a needy, egocentric dipsh*t

Grab your notebook and don’t sit this one out.

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#94 HOW TO SAY THANK YOU (without being weird) Nov 24, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving! Today, as you enjoy your tofurkey, quinoa stuffing, and organic cranberry sauce, I want you to know how thankful I am for you.

And.. I am dropping a replay of an episode because it is full of gratitude. It's a new way for you to think about how to reach out to people and say thank you and there's no better day for me to share this with you, again, then on Thanksgiving.

Lemme ask you… When’s the last time you wrote a thank you email? Or a card? Or a text? Did the words flow freely from your fingertips?

I mean we all SAY we’re grateful, so why isn’t it easy to send a thoughtful Thank You note?Look, I believe the world is a better place when we acknowledge the people who have helped us along the way, but too often gratitude ends up on the cutting room floor because we get lost in a flurry of “how do I say this,” “is it too late to send this?” or “does this make me sound needy?”… So… you never click send (...and the world is NOT a better place for it).

If you resonate with anything I just said, you’re welcome… because today’s bonus episode is right up your gratitude alley.

LISTEN TO LEARN:

When to send a thank you
When it’s too late to send a thank you (hint-hint: the 4th of NEVERuary)
Exactly what to say in your message
Plus a TON of prompts so you can make these messages your own

And I don’t want you to miss a single step of this process, so you can download all the slides from the training by going to www.brianbreakscharacter.com/74 It’s totally free… don’t worry about sending me a thank you note. (wink)

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#93 Nail Your Brand & Make Lifelong Fans with Diane Foy Nov 23, 2022

The title of this week's episode says it all... Nail Your Brand & Make Lifelong Fans. I know it's not cranberry sauce – but this is exactly what you want Diane Foy to bring to your Thanksgiving potluck! Diane helps multi-passionate artists nail their brands so they can slide into the spotlight with the impact – and income – to match.

Diane's background as a fashion photographer and make-up artist gives her an edge when it comes to knowing how you fit into the marketplace... But her creative psychology and PR experience are her super powers: She cuts through limiting beliefs and tired old industry standards so you can craft a magnetic brand. You know, a brand that gives your network the privilege to discover you and fall in love with you for the longterm!

And that right there is exactly what you need to have a secure, successful, money-making creative career... which is 100% something to give thanks for! Happy Thanksgiving & Happy Listening!

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https://www.instagram.com/dianefoyarts/

Website

https://dianefoy.com/

Fans, Media, and Industry Attraction Playbook

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#92 The Upside of Stress with Ben Curtis Nov 16, 2022

This week’s guest is Ben Curtis – an internationally recognized actor, musician, public speaker, mental health advocate, and life coach. But you’ll probs recognize him from the infamous: “Dude, you’re getting a Dell!” commercials.

Nowadays Ben’s mantra is Dude, You’re Getting Well! (also the name of his podcast).

As a creative person, I know you put yourself out there ALL THE TIME which means you face high-highs & low-lows AKA abundance & rejection are part of the deal.

So I invited Ben to drop by the show to share his tools for self-care, compassion, and healing… or as he describes it: The Upside of Stress!

And let me tell you, the dude did not disappoint:

Unlock stress’s positive side effects to stay in the game
Normalize stress → it’s an integral part of creativity
Train your mind to reframe stress – this way you won’t hide under the covers when things get tuff

This episode gives you real tools to navigate the *potentially* stressful holiday season plus this way you can look Aunt Janet in the eye when she asks you: How’s that artistic-life thing going?

And... Ben totally had me break character; he turned the tables and got me to talk about my own personal flavor of stress… And I’m pretty sure you’ll see yourself in this story!

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Instagram

http://instagram.com/bencurtisofficial

Website

http://IMDb.me/bencurtis

“21 Day Integrity Tune Up Challenge” https://www.theprovocativeintuitive.com/event-details/21-day-integrity-tune-up

Free manifestation meditation to attract more of the GOOD stuff into your life right now:

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#91 How to Become Offer Only with Guest Host, Actor Shawn K. Jain Nov 09, 2022

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Shawn K. Jain here, Guest Host for this week's episode of the pod! And I’ve got Brian in the HOT SEAT.

FULL TRANSPARENCY: Brian invited me to Guest Host.

I’m hosting this episode of Brian Breaks Character because after TWO YEARS of *new* audition protocols I wanted to sit him down to get his take on ALL THINGS coaching, marketing, and productivity (and toxic-productivity!).

Plus this episode gives you a head start on tackling the MOST FRUSTRATING QUESTION: I’m not working or auditioning as much as I want, SO WHAT SHOULD I DO?

And this episode is here to help. Your career changes day to day and week to week and you take alllll that on. And this episode is here to support you with FRESH IDEAS that won’t leave you pissed off at the bizniz or exhausted from trying to do it all.

Sooo get ready for an inspo-filled episode that honors your talent and gives you the mindset to approach your career with class & respect.

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT WE COVER:

Your Marketing Mindset - Direct your audience's attention so they do these 3 things
Know what essentials to have in your toolkit so you are prepared to network even when you haven’t booked anything in awhile.
It is NEVER too late to express gratitude

And... when this episode sparks you to answer that question “What do I do?” I hope you'll join us for a 3-hour live, online workshop, Become Offer Only.

Brian will teach you a rock solid foundation to get (and stay!) on casting’s short list. He's designed this intensive to help you see immediate improvements in your career and to help you set-up the networking system you need to thrive for the rest of the year, and all of 2023.

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Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/shawnjain/

Website

https://linktr.ee/shawnkjain

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#90 Pioneering Experiential Entertainment with Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Immersive Director Mikhael Tara Garver Nov 02, 2022

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Unless you’ve been living in another galaxy, far, far away, you know that immersive entertainment is exploding… And this week’s guest Mikhael Tara Garver is one of the pre-eminent thought leaders in immersive entertainment and original experiential performances.

Her most recent project made headlines everywhere She was the Director of Immersive Experience for Disney’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.

Immersive work requires ALL KINDS OF CREATIVES: filmmakers, digital artists, designers (costume, game, sound, lighting), dramaturgs, UX designers, writers, composers, and musicians (and that list is by no means exhaustive!).

So if you want to make money doing your creative thing, you’ll love this mind-blowing conversation about the new frontier of live performance.

Mikhael’s work has been seen in some fancy spaces! The Kennedy Center, The Goodman Theater, The United Nations, and Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art… and you might know her work as the director of The American Repertory Theater's production of Sleep No More.

And her take on immersive experience will touch you: She believes immersive work (at it’s best) is meant to make audience members feel seen and heard (wait til you hear her heartbreakingly beautiful story about a veteran’s experience on the Starcruiser).

Oh, and if you geek out over holistic experiences, sci-fi, or Star Wars, then this episode is a must-listen!

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https://www.instagram.com/mtgexperience

Website

https://www.mikhaeltaragarver.com

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#89 Making the Move: NYC to LA with Migs Govea from Ocean's 8 Oct 26, 2022

This week’s guest on Brian Breaks Character, Migs Govea, has a ton of enviable credits: Recurring as Nick Vargas on CBS’s FBI: Most Wanted, Opposite Julia Garner (2x!) – Netflix series Inventing Anna and the Sundance hit The Assistant, Opposite Ed Norton in Motherless Brooklyn, Opposite Anne Hathaway & Helena Bonham Carter in Ocean’s 8, On Broadway in A Man for All Seasons with 2x Tony Award-Winner Frank Langella and Succession’s Emmy Award-Winner Jeremy Strong

…and it would be reeeeeeeeally easy to say “Oh, look at him, he’s nothing like me, he’s got it made!”

But then you’d miss out on the backstory of how he struggled to make each of those dream credits into incredible realities. Migs gives us a full backstage pass into his mindset and the ups-&-downs that brought him to move his successful NYC career across the country.

So if you’ve EVER considered moving to Los Angeles (or ANY new acting market!) this episode is for you

Here are just a few takeaways:

There is never a perfect time to reach out to reps
A target list is the worst strategy you can use to find the right match
Let go of these 3 things you cannot control
You are enough – no matter how many credits you have!

I just can't wait for you to see yourself in his story. ← you have hella more in common than you might think!

Terminal Uniqueness is the belief that you are fundamentally different from everyone else and that you cannot possibly experience the same success as others cuz there’s no way it will work out for you. If that’s you, give this episode a listen and break the cycle of feeling left out of the big leagues. ← isn’t it like the World Series or something soon? (I don’t do sports, so lemme know).

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#88 Broadway Music Director Brad Haak on Collaboration as a Creative Superpower Oct 19, 2022

I’m giddy about today’s guest on the podcast: Broadway Music Director BRAD HAAK. Why???

Original Music Director for Broadway shows like Mary Poppins, An American in Paris, and Lestat… He continues to create world-class musical theatre through arranging & conducting.
He’s my best-est friend. We met at Northwestern (I’ve known him for 28 years) so you know I get him to spill allllllll the tea on the famous peeps he works with, including... Beyoncé, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Stephen Sondheim, and Audra McDonald... just to name a few! They’ve been awarded a total of 62 Grammys, 15 Tonys, and 4 Academy Awards – not bad company to keep!
We shared a 500 sq foot apartment in NYC on the corner of 29th Street & 10th Avenue for 7 years ← BEFORE The High Line, and BEFORE it was cool to live there. 🐁

Of course I'm really proud of my bestie Brad for those accomplishments. But his ability to balance the ups and downs of a freelance career with his dogged passion for creating incredibly affecting, Broadway-caliber musical storytelling is why I knew he'd be a great guest for the pod.

Listen to learn how Brad mastered the ability to be an artist in his own right while collaborating with some of the biggest names in the bizniz.

HERE’S THE TUNE YOU’LL SING AFTER YOU LISTEN:

Best Practices for Being “in the room where it happens” with the Fanciest of People
Attention Must Be Paid (!!!) to Your Passion → listen for why!
The #1 (& Easiest) Way to Standout with Your Musical Theatre Self-Tapes
What Most Catches the Attention of Musical Directors
How to Be Certain You’ve Chosen The *Perfect* Material

I have ZERO doubt this conversation will supercharge your creativity and forever change the way you collaborate!

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#87 Get Unstuck with Anthony Meindl Oct 12, 2022

Anthony Meindl thinks a lot like me: creativity is your birthright, ignore it at your own – and the world’s – peril.

We both believe creativity is by no means monolithic, but the painter and the actor, the writer, and the photographer can suffer the same setbacks and upside-down thinking that might inspire an artist to think they are not important. Touché I say to the itty bitty sh*tty committee in our minds that try.

I had a feeling that this guest was going to bring up all the feels and we would have an electric conversation together and let me tell you, it did not disappoint.

If you’re an actor, you know Anthony Meindl – his studio AMAW just celebrated 25 years and has locations in 9 cities around the world.

And if you’re a creative person (who isn’t?) you might know him from one of his 5 best-selling books: At Left Brain Turn Right, Alphabet Soup For Grown-Ups, Book The F#©️king Job, You Knew When You Were 2…Or his newest book… Unstuck: A Life Manual On How To Be More Creative, Overcome Your Obstacles, And Get Shit Done.

I read this book and it was like jaw drop after jaw drop because I felt like each chapter could have been its own all day meditation. We talk all about this and we get into some of the softer parts of what it means to be an actor. You know that I value vulnerability (Spoiler Alert: Anthony gets real vulnerable in this chat. I got a few Oprah moments!) by the conversations that we have around our spirituality that comes with creativity and our own calling towards that which we are meant to do while we are on the planet.

I believe this conversation with Anthony will uplift and certainly inspire you.

Here are just a few takeaways

The Myth of Imposter Syndrome & How to Shut it Down
How romance, creativity and money can get in the way and/or foster your own greatness
Your impact is larger than what's in front of you
Meditation will completely change how you see the world, how you see yourself and how you move through the world

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#86 No One Here is Like Me with TV writer & author Robert King Oct 05, 2022

This week’s guest on the pod is TV writer & author Robert King – his latest book No One Here Is Like Me dropped just two weeks ago. A searingly honest, hilarious, and vulnerable look into what it means to be Black (and Black-ish) in America, Robert's memoir uses social commentary in a storytelling style that makes you feel like you’re chilling with your best friend.If your best friend was a prolific TV writer & multiracial artist (and Barack Obama gave him parenting advice.) As a television writer he knows comedy: He writes for ABC's The Chase, Leslie Jones on Supermarket Sweep, and he was one of the head writers for Hulu's Up Early Tonight, Abbi Crutchfield’s late night show. And the podcast lives up to its name in this episode (he breaks me!): Robert reveals his own book writing process while offering ME some advice on writing mine! (HINT: you don't have to do it alone ). SOME HIGHLIGHTS

The #1 Mistake We Can Make When We Sit Down to Write
Writers' Rooms! How to Lead with Your Voice when No One There Looks Like You
President Obama's Parenting Advice
How Creating Stories from Your Own Experience Attracts Abundance

This conversation is so intimate and special; I truly felt like I was sitting on the couch next to a friend. No matter what kind of creative you are – you’re going to love meeting Robert and you’ll put your earbuds down feeling inspired after listening.

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#85 Book the Job with Alyshia Ochse & Anna LaMadrid of The New Triple Threat Sep 28, 2022

This will be the last episode in our series this month devoted to getting you more auditions and this one is a doozy because I have 2 very special guests, Alyshia Ochse (That One Audition) and Anna LaMadrid (Put Me On Self-Tape). These two powerhouses are the co-founders of The New Triple Threat - the FIRST online holistic actor training membership program. A program designed to help you with the 3 big pillars of an acting career - Craft, Tech and the Business.

They came in as guest teachers to my program Actor Operating System, a group coaching program where I help actors set up a system to support their careers and hold themselves accountable. By bringing in experts like this I'm always trying to expand the skills and the minds of my clients and let me tell you, Anna and Alyshia showed up.

No matter where you are in your relationship to at home self tapes. You need to know that this episode is going to uplift you. Anna and Alyshia do not hold back.

Here are just a few of the juicy takeaways

How to train yourself to be prepared for set
How to avoid getting stressed out when it comes to self-taping
The Staircase Analogy and why you need to focus on that first step

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THE NEW TRIPLE THREAT

www.thenewtriplethreat.com

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ANNA

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https://www.instagram.com/putmeonselftape/

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https://www.putmeonselftape.com/

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#84 Get More Auditions With These CastingAbout & Actors Access Insider Secrets – Part Two Sep 22, 2022

If you want to know a verifiable way to get more auditions, grab your notebook for Part Two of my interview with Blair Hickey and Brian Wold, the Co-Founders of CastingAbout and Consultants for Breakdown Services.

I locked them in a Zoom room and forced them to tell me ALLLLLL THE INSIDER SECRETS of how actors can make themselves unforgettable on Actors Access… and there were just too many juicy takeaways for one episode.

In this episode, we dive deeper into how to create and maintain those strong relationships with casting directors – especially now that those relationships are 90% online. HERE ARE THE TOP 3 INSIDER TAKEAWAYS

We all know that "booking the room" is more important than booking the job, but B&B tell us exactly how to use this power to turn into repeat success
Why you must tell YOUR story while also serving the story of the script – When you don’t do this you leave auditions on the table and stay firmly planted in the callback-only zone
Yes, technology has changed the way the industry works, but your job stays the same, so don’t fall into the trap of distractions

Brian Wold has over three decades of experience in public relations, marketing and business communications. Blair Hickey has been a working actor for almost 30 years (The Big Bang Theory, NCIS: LA, Heroes). Combining their skills and expertise, Blair and Brian created CastingAbout, the online casting and production guide for professional actors. In 2009, CastingAbout was acquired by Breakdown Services, where both continue to work as consultants.

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Your Audition Magnet Questions Answered Sep 21, 2022

Your Audition Magnet questions answered! If you’re tired of not seeing the kind of auditions you want from your casting, profiles or representation, this program is designed to help. But I get that you might have some questions… so I gathered together the questions I hear most often, and answered them in this video. First of all, what IS Audition Magnet? My understanding is that the course is videos that we complete independently on a schedule and then attend group coaching calls with Brian. Is that correct? When are the calls? What if I can’t make it to the Q&A coaching calls? I already know my headshots and reel are terrible so what’s the point? What is the community facet of the course? It can feel so tiresome to go about this alone. I’m afraid I’ll just sign up and won’t follow through. What if I don’t have a lot of work on my resume? I have lots of training but haven’t booked much yet. Can I still benefit from this course? I’m in France, England, Canada, Australia and we don’t use Actors Access. Will this even apply to me?

I already have a solid social media following.

I’m feeling hesitant – when is this going to be offered again? I have a rep and they already use my Actors Access profile, so why do I need this course? Visit www.YourAuditionMagnet.com to check out the program entirely designed to 3X your auditions!

#83 Get More Auditions With These CastingAbout & Actors Access Insider Secrets – Part One Sep 21, 2022

I’m gonna guess you have an Actors Access/Breakdown Express profile so Casting Directors can find you. And even though the site has *some* free functionality, I’m also gonna guess that you plunk down $68/year (plus any other fees) so you can host your video files and get access to the best auditions out there.

YOU AND 1.3 MILLION OTHER ACTORS USE ACTORS ACCESS.

I’m sharing that BIG number so you make it a priority to listen to this episode of Brian Breaks Character. Today’s guests are Blair Hickey and Brian Wold, the Co-Founders of CastingAbout and Consultants for Breakdown Services… I locked them in a Zoom room and forced them to tell me ALLLLLL THE INSIDER SECRETS of how actors can make themselves unforgettable on Actors Access.

And look, you may have heard from them before… but I’m gonna guess that was before ‘the panorama’ and before 94% of your auditions were self-tapes. So this is brand-new intel that will actually move the dial on getting more auditions in the new normal.

HERE ARE THE TOP 5 INSIDER TAKEAWAYS

The latest developments regarding virtual auditions and online casting.
The realities of how casting directors receive and review submissions (and why some STAND OUT more than others).
How to avoid the most common mistakes actors (and sometimes agents) make when submitting.
How to turn your online submissions into AUDITIONS.
Strategies to create and maintain strong working relationships with the casting community even online.

Brian Wold has over 3 decades of experience in public relations, marketing and business communications. Blair Hickey has been a working actor for almost 30 years (The Big Bang Theory, NCIS: LA, Heroes). Combining their skills and expertise, Blair and Brian created CastingAbout, the online casting and production guide for professional actors. In 2009, CastingAbout was acquired by Breakdown Services, where both continue to work as consultants.

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#82 Casting Networks' Survival Guide with Katie O'Connor & Scott Madej Sep 15, 2022

Any chance you were super freaked out by the Casting Networks’ update? It was a doozy.

And whether or not you think the update is good or bad, it doesn't matter, change can be HARD.

So I’m here to help... On this episode of Brian Breaks Character, I sat down with the powers that be from Casting Networks, Katie O'Connor Enterprise Sale Manager for the West Coast and Scott Madej the Manager of Global Talent Support to ask tough questions about the overhaul on their website.

In this interview, you'll hear how this big change came about, how much better it is for you, what casting thinks of it all… PLUS you’ll pick up some tips for HOW TO MAKE YOUR PROFILE MO’ BETTA.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

Don’t underestimate the power of your casting profile
How to use the CN media bank to your advantage
The best way to write your bio
Where to focus your energy when you start to work on your *new* profile
Work from home advantage: Casting is sometimes seeing up to 30% more actors for a role

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#81 Get More Auditions with Cesar Ramos Sep 14, 2022

Episode 81 of Brian Breaks Character is the 3rd episode in our September Series devoted to helping you get more AUDITIONS. So, I invited Cesar Ramos from my team to the pod because he’s a working actor (out there doing the thing & facing the same challenges you are)... and because he asks the best questions!

Listen for These TAKEAWAYS:

Use your casting profile to tell the story of where you're going not just where you've been
Unless you are offer only - your reps use your casting profiles
Your materials are good enough, it’s your casting profile that needs the update

And… If you want to get more auditions (and of course you do!) then don’t miss a single episode this month cuz that’s all we’re gonna be talking about... plus it all culminates in the FREE hour-long training:

GIMME GIMME MORE AUDITIONS 🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏽🙋🏻‍♂️

A Proven 3-Part Framework to Get More Auditions for Worthwhile, Paid Projects

There are three dates to choose from: September 15th (tomorrow!), 18th or 20th. I will not offer a replay, you gotta register to get the goods!

Go to https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/ to save your spot.

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https://www.instagram.com/mrceezr

Website

https://www.imdb.me/cesar.ramos

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#80 Your Casting Profiles with Sam Valentine Sep 08, 2022

You signed up for Actors Access and Casting Networks… And maybe you’ve got a Casting Profile on 3 other sites too! Maybe you even have reps submitting you in addition to submitting yourself… And maybe it still feels like you’re not getting enough auditions?! And the first place you MIGHT look is your headshots… or maybe your reel? Did you ever stop to think that it could be your casting profile? WHAAAAAA?!?!?!?

EVERY SINGLE episode of Brian Breaks Character for the month of September is devoted to helping you to get more AUDITIONS ← and we’re dropping 6 episodes this month so get ready to gear up!

On this episode, Sam Valentine, the One Broke Actress herself has got me in the hot seat to ask allll the questions about your casting profiles – where you might be wasting your time (and money!).

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https://www.instagram.com/onebrokeactress

Website

https://onebrokeactress.com/

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#79 Gimme Gimme More Auditions Sep 07, 2022

School is back in session and over here at Brian Breaks Character we are celebrating with a month entirely devoted to helping you get more auditions because this is the time of year when you need to be locked in on driving on the (school) bus to getting great auditions.

To kick off this month, ask yourself this question - How do I know if my online casting profile is working?

Your casting profile is hands down the most important tool to get you auditions and needs constant upkeep whether you have representation or not.

Soooo… Tune in every Wednesday and Thursday (that's right, we are dropping 2 episodes a week!) this month so you can learn how to 3 to 5x your auditions without even having these things in place:

You don’t need the perfect headshot
You don’t need more credits
You don’t even need representation

And… If you want to get more auditions (and of course you do!) then don’t miss a single episode this month cuz that’s all we’re gonna be talking about... plus it’ll all culminate in a FREE hour-long training Brian is designing for you right now. Registration is now open! Go to: https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com

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#78 How To Land Reps in London with Ditte Maria le-Fevre Aug 31, 2022

Have you ever wanted to get reps in London or Europe? Or just another dang city where you DON’T currently live? This week’s episode of the Brian Breaks Character podcast is a MUST-LISTEN.

Ditte Maria le-Fevre got her fair share of auditions in Denmark, but had a feeling there was more out there for her (sound familiar?). She was already doing all she could to get auditions on her home turf, so she courageously took the 4,100 mile leap and reached out to reps in the UK and she landed a FABULOUS manager.

Ditte Maria is a graduate of my now infamous course #agentgoals and she gives that framework a lot of the credit, but SHE is the reason it worked.Here are the headlines from her 4K mile journey to bi-continental reps:

It was HELLA easier than she thought it would be
She presented her career in a way that reps in another city (and country!) can understand
Reps were REALLY nice in their responses
Doing the deep work to recognize your worth pays off in pounds £ (literally!)

Oh, and one more thing: Ditte Maria is a joy to talk to – she is generous with her vulnerability; she doesn’t leave out the stuff that held her; and tells us exactly how she was ultimately able to have the international career she always wanted.

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Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free (www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out to reps and focus on the acting you were born to do.

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Website

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#77 Hashtag Booked with Co-Creator LaNisa Frederick Aug 24, 2022

You know when you see something on Instagram and you simply HAVE TO forward it to a friend? Or 10 friends? Yup, me too. And that’s why I’m giddy to share this interview with the creator of my most-forwarded IG posts LaNisa Frederick.

LaNisa Frederick & Danielle Pinnock are the creators of Hashtag Booked – the Instagram sketch series that set the internet ablaze. In 50-seconds or less, they capture a raw slice of the #actorslife with searing specificity and laugh-out-loud improvisation they examine the joys & heartaches of being an actress of color in the entertainment biz.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

Why these dark moments of the actor-soul are often the birthplace of great comedy
How LaNisa balances & celebrates her many hyphens as actor-writer-content creator-&-voiceover artist
When your traditional, classical training can lead to hella viral content
What catapulted her journey from theatre-centric Chicago to claim her screen career in LA

LaNisa courageously goes into those nooks & crannies of a performer’s psyche and puts them on screen. And this conversation joyously celebrates her excellence as her full multi-hyphenate self. I know you’ll be inspired as you hear how she’s made it happen so far… and how she’s continuing to reach for what’s next! I know I’ll be watching.

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www.instagram.com/lanisafrederick

www.instagram.com/hashtagbooked

IMDb

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2951044/

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#76 The Official 2022 Actor Survival Guide vol2 - Part 2 Aug 17, 2022

Run, Don’t Walk To Get the Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode: https://actorsurvivalguide.com

This episode of Brian Breaks Character is part 2 of a special 2-part episode where I joined together this squad of super coaches - Amy McNabb, Jodie Bentley, Nzinga Moore, Shannon Bills, Tony Rossi and Wendy Braun to help create The 2022 Official Actor Survival Guide vol 2– and it was no surprise that our conversation turned toward mindset & self-care.

The guide is FULL of actionable steps you can take to get more auditions, network like a human, and clean up communication with your reps (or soon-to-be reps!). It’s jam-packed with tons of inspo and even some free gifts!

And.. If you haven't listened to part one yet, don’t miss out! Listen here:

https://plnk.to/brian-breaks-character/e/1000575625611

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#75 The Official 2022 Actor Survival Guide vol2 - Part 1 Aug 10, 2022

Run, Don’t Walk To Get the Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode: https://www.actorsurvivalguide.com/

Does PUTTING DOWN your to-do list spark anxiety? ← if so, you’re not alone.

After 2½ years hunkered down staring at Zoom screens, and doing at-alone self-tapes, you might feel like sitting in front of your computer is what it means to live a creative life.

SPOILER ALERT: It’s not.

I reached out to the crème de la crème of coaches for actors – the über-experts who wholeheartedly devote themselves to your fulfillment & success in this wild career – and when I told them about our ‘productivity predicament’ …

ALLLLLLL SIX OF THEM showed up for a very special 2-Part Episode:

Jodie Bentley’s answer to the branding black hole will knock your polka-dotted socks off!

IRL networking make you wanna cringe? Tony Rossi & Amy McNabb outline the steps to make it fun.

Shannon Bills uses mindset magic to transform fear into ambition & Nzinga Moore draws us a hot bubble bath with her incredible “one thing” strategy.

Wendy Braun sums up this episode best: “As a culture, we're taught that taking massive action is the solution – but when you shift the inner game, the outer circumstances shift."

Don't leave home without these essentials to get more auditions and define your own version of success during this IRL renaissance! #YouWonBreakMySoul

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#74 HOW TO SAY THANK YOU (without being weird) May 25, 2022

Run, Don’t Walk to get the download that accompanies this episode: www.brianbreakscharacter.com/74 I believe the world is a better place when we acknowledge the people who have helped us along the way, but too often gratitude ends up on the cutting room floor because we get lost in a flurry of “how do I say this,” “is it too late to send this?” and “does this make me sound needy?” So… you never click send.

If you resonate with anything I just said, THANK GOODNESS YOU’RE HERE!Today’s episode is our Season One Finale and it is a little different because we’re going to listen in on a bonus training we held not long ago inside my program, Actor Operating System called HOW TO SAY THANK YOU (without being weird).

During this training, I walk you through:

When to send a thank you
When it’s too late to send a thank you (hint-hint: it’s never too late)
Exactly what to say in your message
Plus a TON of prompts so you can make these messages you own

And… If you think I’m gonna tell you to apply a tired old template to every thank you write, you couldn't be more wrong. Gratitude at its best is vulnerable and specific… so of course it brings up ALLLL the feels.

So consider this episode a masterclass in HOW TO SAY THANK YOU (without being weird).

Oh! And I don’t want you to miss a single step of this process, so you can download all the slides from the training at www.brianbreakscharacter.com/74 It’s totally free… And I don’t even expect you to send me a thank you note. (wink)

Thank You from the bottom of my heart for listening and helping make Season One of the podcast a success!

Oh! And… This may be the last episode of the season, but you can take this time to catch up on past episodes. See you in August!

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#73 Act From a Place of Power with Jo Kelly May 18, 2022

Today's guest is Jo Kelly - She is a 4x guest on Brian Breaks Character, so you know I trust her! Jo joins me to drop some incredible truth bombs about:

The mistakes actors are making
What gets in your way
How to truly embody the freedom and instinct you want when you’re acting (sounds like a dream, right?)

I encourage you to listen to this mind-blowing chat (no, literally, we talked about neural pathways!). Jo Kelly is a true gift!

**Full disclosure, this interview was taken from an IG Live because the conversation that unfolded was sooooo juicy. I simply had to make it into an episode of the podcast.**

And... Jo has a gift just for Brian Breaks Character listeners. Click the link to get in on the free LIVE training that we talk about on the episode!

https://www.brianbreakscharacter.com/reset

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#72 Anti-Racism with Anti-Oppression Strategist, Nadi Fantastic – Part 2 May 11, 2022

We at Team BKP are on a journey to create safe spaces for everyone in our community. Today’s show is part 2 in a series where, with the help of anti-oppression business strategist & inclusive leadership coach Nadi Fantastic, we take stock of how we’re doing.

And at the center of this work is YOU; your feeling of safety in our spaces.

The conversation across these 2 episodes is vulnerable, sticky, tough, and incredibly rewarding.

As Nadi says, “This is slow work in urgent times.”

Nope, we don’t always hit the mark.
Yup, we've got room to grow.
Yay, the work is paying off.

No matter how you identify, there’s no way to listen to this episode without considering how you’ve been showing up as an artist and a creative.

So we encourage you to listen with a critical ear and open heart; we welcome your feedback and we are deeply grateful for the privilege of being alongside you in the journey.

As part of our anti-racism and anti-bias action plan, we offer scholarships in support of our BIPOC, Disabled, LGBTQIA+ and/or 62+ actors. Scholarship applications are open year-round and we encourage applicants to apply anytime they are considering one of our programs.

Click this link to view our Accountability Report and Apply for a Scholarship http://www.brianbreakscharacter.com/diversity

Wanna listen to Part 1?

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/71-anti-racism-with-anti-oppression-strategist-nadi/id1570747490?i=1000559563826

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#71 Anti-Racism with Anti-Oppression Strategist, Nadi Fantastic – Part 1 May 04, 2022

Over here at Team BKP, we’ve been on an anti-racist and anti-bias journey since July of 2020. Inclusion and belonging are two of our company’s core values and we are committed to foster diversity in our programs and create a safe space for all. But doing this means we have had to educate ourselves.

Our team is primarily white and cisgender so that means we inherently do not have the lived experiences of actors and creatives that we welcome into our spaces. So, we are on this journey to do better…

To become the leaders that we want to become
Walk the walk
Lead with our values
Hold ourselves accountable

With the help of anti-oppression business strategist and inclusive leadership coach, Nadi Fantastic, Team BKP, in this first episode of a two part series, starts the process of diving deep into our anti-racist commitment - we share where we fell short and where we thrived. In this episode, we publicly hold ourselves accountable by sharing our Accountability Report with the world.

We talk about what comes up in our business and how we can do better. This includes:

Learning how to do an accessibility check-in
Using skin colored emojis
Being transparent and vulnerable with our values

I’m excited for you to listen as I know you will get a good sense of how you are showing up in your own life and for your anti-racist values as an artist and creative.

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As part of our anti-racism and anti-bias action plan, we offer scholarships in support of our BIPOC, Disabled, LGBTQIA+ and/or 62+ actors. Scholarship applications are open year-round and we encourage applicants to apply anytime they are considering one of our programs. Click this link to view our Accountability Report and Apply for a Scholarship http://www.brianbreakscharacter.com/diversity

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#70 Agent Blair Taylor Tells You How To Take a Meeting Apr 27, 2022

Have you ever wanted to get inside the mind of an agent? Well, my pretty, your wish has been granted: Today’s guest on the show is the supremely generous, Blair Taylor. Blair is a fabulous talent agent who has been working in the entertainment industry representing actors for over two decades. FULL DISCLOSURE: He’s also one of my best-est friends so you know I got him to spill the real tea!

In this episode of Brian Breaks Character, Blair describes exactly what it’s like on the other side of the agent-meeting table. He shares what questions he gets asked too often – and the cringe-worthy questions you should NEVER ask ( ...like, EVER!). Don’t worry! Blair is NOT a Negative Nancy; he has a beautiful take on the bizniz and how to help you move through it. He is one of my besties so you know he’s got a great, big heart. If you have an agent meeting coming up tomorrow… You wanna know how you blew it in your last meeting… Or you wanna be able to say “I’m great in a meeting” (and not sound delusional!)… This episode is the meeting masterclass you need. Listen now and bookmark this episode so you can listen (again!) before your next meeting.

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#69 Michael McElroy Takes Us to Church: Black Theatre United & Tony Award-Winning Broadway Inspirational Voices Apr 20, 2022

Today’s episode is meant to inspire you and remind you that your gifts and talents were given to you for a purpose.

And today’s guest, Michael McElroy is a prime example of someone who truly uses their gifts and talents for a greater purpose. You’ve probably heard of Michael as he has been on Broadway for many many years. He is a Tony, Drama Desk and Grammy Award nominee. He has also accepted a Tony Award Honor for Excellence in the Theater on behalf of Broadway Inspirational Voices, which by the way he founded. Broadway Inspirational Voices is this exceptional gospel choir that regardless of what religion, background or belief system you come from, these amazing Broadway performers will call you to remember that your life is sacred and that you are here for a reason.

Michael is also one of the founding members of Black Theater United, an incredible nonprofit advocacy organization that as stated in their mission statement “stand together to help protect Black people, Black talent and Black lives of all shapes and orientations in theatre and communities across the country.”

I just know Michael will inspire you and I encourage you to listen and be moved to use your gifts to take your own action.

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#68 What to Wear On-Camera with Super Stylist, Adrien Rabago Apr 13, 2022

It seems like no matter how many times you take headshots (and I know you’ve done them more than you can count on one hand!) the same exact 3 questions come up:

What 3-5 types do I need to cover?
What should I wear?
How can I make sure that my headshot pops?

…Maybe you’ve also hemmed & hawed over what to wear for your self-tape auditions?

Or maybe you wear the exact same thing every single time cuz it’s the ONE thing you know looks good on you?

Welllll…. This episode has you covered.Television, film, & personal wardrobe stylist, Adrien Rabago joined me on Brian Breaks Character to walk us through her process to nail your wardrobe in headshots, self-tapes, and on the red carpet. HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE INCREDIBLE TAKEAWAYS:

Get your hands on the 5️ essential pieces every actor should have in their closet so you can shop with some sort of direction and quit overspending on one-off costume pieces.
What pieces should you actually bring to a fitting? NOTE: This is only if you want the stylist to love you and make you look good on set!
The #1 COLOR that gets people cast… did you even know that was a thing??? Me neither!

Adrien spills so many gems in this episode it is basically an essential checklist for your next self-tape and headshot shoot (....and the one after that, and the one after that, etc). So, grab your notebook... I can’t wait to see you in pictures!

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#67 Make Meaningful Content with Spiritual Practitioner Sonia Jackson Apr 06, 2022

If you don’t feel 100% connected to your why, today’s episode with Spiritual Practitioner Sonia Jackson is a must listen.

So… Grab a mug of tea and get cozy as Sonia lights up your spirit with her Visions of Possibilities (also the name of her non-profit edutainment organization that produces projects that challenge audiences to live in unlimited possibility). Sonia is a spiritual practitioner, master storyteller, actress, and a true balm in Gilead! She’s the spoonful of sugar that helps the spiritual medicine go doooooowwwwn!

If you’re feeling out of sorts, out of alignment, or outta whack, listen to this episode to learn a new approach to turning setbacks into successes and how to use your own Universe-/God-/Oprah-/Buddha-given talents to make a difference in the world.

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#66 Overcome the Pick Me! Pick Me! Mindset with Brian & Guest Host Lola Rufai Mar 30, 2022

We are doing something a little different on this episode of Brian Breaks Character. Last summer, Lola Rufai of The Helping Actor invited me to her Breakthrough Actor Summit to talk about finding representation and specifically to share more about embodying the CEO when it comes to agent and manager meetings. Now, I don't know what kind of magic this woman weaved, but she got me to have a very different conversation around representation and it was just too juicy not to make into a podcast episode (of course I got her permission first).

What I want you to listen for is not how to get a manager or agent. For that you can come to my FREE LIVE Masterclass.

Listen to this episode to learn the stance you have to take in order to attract the yeses and the nos so that you can have freedom of choice when you're choosing that perfect representation. So not only are you not just getting any random manager and agent, but you are getting one that truly sees the value of what you have to offer as an artist and one who loves the uniqueness of you.

Sounds like a dream, right?

And if you already have representation… Don't stop listening to this episode! We also talk about how you can find your own value in the rep relationship you are in right now, cuz I know so often it can be tricky to have those conversations with your current representation when you're like: Am I getting enough auditions? Is there something else I can be doing?

You know, we tend to fall back on those pretty lame questions. In this episode, I share the sophisticated questions to ask so that you can make sure you have that perfect match.

And… I’m teaching the masterclass we talk about in this episode LIVE Tomorrow at 11am PT, Saturday, 4/2 and Monday, 4/4.

Click the link to register for Make Agents Want You LIVE - https://www.makeagentswantyou.com

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#65 Let’s Re-Define Productivity with Sam Valentine (oh, and BOUNDARIES!!!) Mar 23, 2022

Anyone else triggered by the word L A Z Y?WARNING: I am a megafan of Sam Valentine and in this reunion episode we get to the juicy stufffffffff! We’re coming up on a year and Sam was my very first-est guest! In today’s episode she shines a bright light on the journey of her legendary podcast One Broke Actress.

Sam openly describes how she’s re-defined productivity in her own life and career (and her double-career as a podcast host & editor!). Lazy WAS a trigger word for Sam – so she took steps to create a new schedule that supports her goals and focuses on what she really wants. Don’t we alllllll want that????We talk about the importance of creating boundaries for ourselves (and not in like a lame-o conceptual way, Sam breaks down the nitty gritty of her calendar and how it changed everything when she figured out what actually fuels her. (And screw everyone else’s definitions of productive and successful!).

I point this out because what Sam says will challenge you with practices that some might consider SUBVERSIVE – especially in a culture that often rewards toxic productivity.

And I think that listening to her story can help ALL OF US – because I have never met a human who said I AM REALLY GOOD AT CREATING BOUNDARIES.

This episode is all about being honest with yourself and creating a schedule that supports you living your most meaningful and creative life.

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Listen to Sam on the 1st Episode of the Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-consistency-in-your-hustle-with-sam-valentine/id1570747490?i=1000524761336

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#64 Your Identity and Your Acting Career Are Your Birthright with Yvette Gonzalez Mar 16, 2022

Yvette turned down 8 agents. She took the time to meet with all of them, but she just wasn’t feelin’ it… And this was going to be her FIRST rep since graduating from USC! How did she go from unrepresented recent grad to empowered decision-making queen? When I first met Yvette she was at a crossroads… To be fair, WE ALLLLL WERE! March 2020 forced a lot of actors to rethink their plan – plus Yvette had decided to seek refuge in her family’s home (which can bring its own layer of confusing failure-y feelings to the zennest of us all). As it turns out, home sweet home was the perfect place for her #agentgoals journey of self-discovery (→ it paid off big time when she finally did say YES to the agent of her dreams). In today’s episode of the podcast, Yvette Gonzalez tells us how she reclaimed her Latina identity and taught herself to be unapologetic in the way she shows up (both in her agent meetings, and now, ALLLLLL THE AUDITIONS coming her way!). In our conversation, listen for Yvette’s answers to these questions:

How did she find the representation that was right for her?
What helped her understand what she wanted from reps during meetings?
How did she keep herself in a place of strength when it was time to walk away from a rep who didn't align with her vision?

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#63 Unstoppable Creativity with Amie McNee Mar 09, 2022

The titles of Amie McNee’s FOUR books will tell you all you need to know about why she’s today’s guest on the podcast: We Need Your Art Collection, For the Burnt Out Artist, For the Perfectionist, For the Procrastinator. (Reads kinda like a blessing for the audience of Brian Breaks Character, amiright?)Amie joined me all the way from Sydney, Australia and just like her 89.5K followers on Instagram I instantly fell in love with her incredibly honest & authentic rallying cries for creative people. Amie is an author, speaker, creative coach and a book doula. She teaches a time-tested journaling technique that is designed to help you unlock your creative juju (at the time of our recording she'd been journaling every morning for the last 1,379 days). She gives us the inside track on WHY we procrastinate on creative endeavors and HOW to overcome it. And best of all, Amie is a fiery ball of enthusiasm & energy – my face still hurts from laughing and smiling for our entire conversation.

She couldn't embody more of what this podcast is all about.

P.S. If you journal, or ever tried to journal, or have zero desire to journal but would loooooove all the clarity and confidence that you've heard comes from it, you gotta hear Amie’s take on how to do it well so it actually serves you and serves your creativity.

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#62 Sony Pictures TV Studios’ Executive Director of Casting, Amanda Richards Mar 02, 2022

When you audition for a pilot, there are TWO different casting offices that need to sign off on you before you are booked. There’s the project casting director – these are the names you’re familiar with like Michael Nicolo & Anya Colloff or Bonnie Finnegan & Steven Jacobs. And then there’s the studio/network casting directors – the folks at CBS or NBC who are responsible for… wait, what are they responsible for exactly? If you’re like me, you picture these folks in fancy, gated buildings wearing high heels and eating expensive salads while giving orders during important meetings at grandiose conference tables a la The Morning Show.

Amanda Richards is Sony Pictures TV Studios’ Executive Director of Casting and she clears it up for me on today’s episode of the podcast. She gives us a “backstage studio tour” of how pilots move across her desk and through the development process all the way to casting and production.

Now that self-tapes and zoom callbacks are the norm, testing for a pilot/network has changed – big time. And since I have ZERO doubt that you’ll test for a Network pilot someday, I highly recommend you give today’s episode a listen so you’re prepared.

Plus, Amanda created the first ever Diverse Actors Showcase at Sony and shares exactly how it came to be – (and how you can get involved!).

Pilot season strikes abject fear in most actors because it’s like giving candy to your compare-and-despair demons. And now that they’re hyped up on sugar, they can quietly chisel away at your confidence and purpose… NOT ON MY WATCH! Knowledge is power and I believe educating yourself during this time is pivotal – let this episode be just one way you can empower yourself to DECIDE how you’ll think about this time of year.

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#61 Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life with author Francesc Miralles Feb 23, 2022

TW // Eating Habits are discussed on this episode Today’s guest is the co-author of one of my favorite books, Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life. This book is my jam because it's all about purpose. Francesc Miralles and Héctor García wrote the international bestseller Ikigai and Francesc joins me from Spain to explain what Ikigai actually means. It's a Japanese word with many translations. It literally means a life worth being lived, but he shares that it is your purpose in life, it’s your reason to live, but also more simply, it is the motivation we have to get up in the morning and start doing things. We take a deep dive into talking about one’s purpose and passion and how eating habits, movement and community play a major factor in being able to live a truly balanced life.

More About Francesc - Francesc Miralles is a writer published all around the world. He is co-author, with Héctor García, of the smash hit Ikigai, translated into more than 60 languages and reaching the bestseller lists in the United States, U.K., India, Holland and Turkey, among other countries. His novel Love in Lowercase has been translated into 27 languages.

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#60 Being Brave with Dallas Travers Feb 16, 2022

If you have ever been challenged to rethink your branding, quit your day job, choose a different path or try something new - Drop everything and listen to this life-changing episode with Dallas Travers NOW. Dallas Travers is the bravest person I know (and not just because she’s my coach!).

She knows failure. She knows fear. She knows foolish… she once put a photo of herself doing the splits on a flier to attract clients. (spoiler alert: it didn’t work)

You might know Dallas as ‘The OG’ bizniz coach for actors; nowadays she’s the coaches’ coach… she helps coaches on a mission who want the freedom, confidence, & impact that comes with a prosperous business.

Dallas inspires others with a can-do spirit that will take your breath away But before we make her into a unicorn (cuz she’d say you’re a unicorn too), you should know that it’s her empathy, integrity, and 15 years of experience in the courageous 'art of putting yourself out there’ that makes her special.

On today’s episode of Brian Breaks Character, Dallas doesn’t hold back. She offers a love letter to actors everywhere (they’re the ones who brought her to the dance afterall) – plus she shares the wisdom she’s picked up along the way.

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#59 How To Get Representation In A City Where You Don’t Live – Cellina Tells The Tale From Chicago Feb 12, 2022

Cellina Munro had been looking for representation for seven years. She trained and spent a lot of money on showcases. With the intent to move to Los Angeles, she reached out to managers in LA before the move and guess what? Cellina got 10 requests for meetings (in which she chose to take 4) and 4 IN THE ROOM OFFERS. Cellina found the bicoastal manager she deserves - one who is not worried at all about her current Chicago residence and is super supportive about her move to LA. And… You won’t want to miss the part towards the end where Brian helps coach Cellina on her big move.

CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS

You don't need a TV credit to get the representation you are looking for
Reps are as human as you are and they want to be picked just as much as you do
You need to show up as a whole person in the emails you write to potential representation
The benefit of being new in town

With this How They Did It series, actors I’m talking to you: I believe that acting is your calling and your purpose on the planet. You use your voice, and your body, and all that you are, to tell stories that remind US what it is to be human. You have the power to change lives.

And, we all know that having great representation makes that impact all that much more possible.

But let’s not get it twisted – looking for an agent or a manager sucks. It’s not straightforward, there are tons of people telling you the best-slash-only ways to do it, and it can leave you in a constant state of anxiety thinking to yourself – is this ever going to happen for me?

And that's why in this series of tell-all interviews with my agent goals students – you’ll hear how they did it.

REMINDER: Each of these bonus episodes is very different because each of these actors wants different things from their careers: some want to be on Broadway, others have their sights set on tv and film, and still others are creators and want to land reps that are excited by that.

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Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free (www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out to reps and focus on the acting you were born to do.

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#58 The Truth About Pilot Season with John Rosenfeld Feb 09, 2022

John Rosenfeld Studios is often the answer to: What acting studio should I go to in LA? CD’s and agents look for it on résumés. Actors on a series prep for auditions with their coaches. Actors who go there - BOOK. And all that street cred is definitely worth the hype, but it’s their mission that sets them apart: To cultivate the constitution of a happy, working actor. John’s holistic approach to what it means to be a professional actor is what skyrocketed his studio to success when it opened 12 years ago.

On this episode of Brian Breaks Character my guest is John Rosenfeld and our intention around this conversation was to really unpack pilot season. You will hear very quickly that although pilot season is still important, it has now become something that happens year-round. So, this conversation encompasses pilot season, but really focuses on the craft of acting - the awareness of self, empathy, having an authentic experience, building your foundation on solid ground and remembering the joy that brought you to acting.

Even for those of you who might not be an actor who are listening, I think you can relate to the craft of saying yes to your art and the place where that meets technique.

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#57 Actor Survival Guide to 2022 with an All-Star Lineup of Coaches Part 2 Feb 02, 2022

Run over to... https://actorsurvivalguide.com to get your very own FREE Copy of the Actor Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode.

Do you hate the phrase UNPRECEDENTED TIMES as much as I do? We are two years into this pandemic THE TIMES ARE PRECEDENTED, bro! That said, whether the times are unprecedented or precedented, one thing we can all agree on is: THESE TIMES have forever changed what it means to pursue an acting career.

This episode of Brian Breaks Character is part 2 of a special 2-part episode where I brought together this squad of supercoaches - Christine Horn, Emily Grace, DaJuan Johnson, Elise Arsenault, Jenna Dolittle, Moniqua Plante and Jo Kelly to uncover a number of über-effective strategies for staying on track and focusing on what's actually important especially during these times.

And.. If you haven't listened to part one yet, don’t miss out! Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/actor-survival-guide-to-2022-with-an-all-star/id1570747490?i=1000549041834

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#56 Actor Survival Guide to 2022 with an All-Star Lineup of Coaches Part 1 Jan 26, 2022

Run, Don’t Walk To Get the Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode: https://actorsurvivalguide.com I can’t predict the weather, but after 2+ years of social distancing, I figure you *might* be a little unfocused and need some protection from the distraction downpour. These unprecedented times have forever changed what it means to pursue an acting career. On the one hand, COVID brought an explosion of self-tape auditions! But it also raised questions regarding what's safe on set, on stage... and in our lives. On this episode of Brian Breaks Character, I brought together this squad of supercoaches - Christine Horn, Emily Grace, DaJuan Johnson, Elise Arsenault, Jenna Dolittle, Moniqua Plante and Jo Kelly to uncover a number of über-effective strategies for staying on track and focusing on what's actually important.

This conversation is so juicy we had to break it up into two episodes and this is the first part, so be sure to come back for part two next week.

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#55 Ignite Your JOY with Grey's Anatomy's Sarah Utterback Jan 19, 2022

Today’s podcast episode carries a message that I KNOW you’ll relate to from an actress, you’ll probably recognize. A lot of people think that actors with BIG Network TV credits have it easy. And don’t get me wrong, credits can help – but even Viola Davis and Olivia Colman worry about where they’re gonna get their next job.

Sarah Utterback had an epic Recurring Role as Nurse Olivia on Grey’s Anatomy – 19 episodes in Shondaland… so you’d think she'd hit the tipping point. She was working & making opportunities for herself – she’s one of the founding members of Los Angeles’ critically-acclaimed, Ovation Award-winning IAMA Theatre Company.

When you meet Sarah you’ll fall in love with her (just like I did) – she’s got a warm voice and easy smile – you could easily see her take any of Jessica Chastain’s roles or play Kristen Bell’s sister on The Good Place.

But when we met, Sarah was in THE BAD PLACE.

…she didn’t have an agent…

…she was jaded about the bizniz…

…and in her own words, she was “letting some shadowy stories” run the show…

In today’s episode of the podcast she tells you first-hand how there’s a perversely satisfying fast-food feel-good self-righteousness when you judge the bizniz and yourself. This episode doesn’t sugarcoat it: Icky, shadowy stuff is gonna come up, AND you have a choice. You can see those feelings as: permission to back off from your purpose and stop showing up OR an opportunity to slow down and DO THE WORK to reveal the truth of who you are so you can attract the attention you’re ready for.

Sarah did the work and it worked.

GOOD SPOILER ALERT Sarah got 35 OFFERS for representation – plus 10 more reps said "If after all your meetings, you're still looking, please reach out.”

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