There are a few words I’m frankly sick of hearing lately. OPTICS is one of them. TRIGGERED however, is not one. Here’s why: As artists, we’re always triggered. It’s our freakin’ job. We are paid…
Browsing Category Mindset
Actors… Adjust Your Focus!
Hello you beautiful creatives! Today’s BonBlast comes with a visual. Be sure to marvel at my artistic prowess. First up, the typical actor POV. “I’m over here, smiling. I see that casting director over there….
Bonnie Gillespie’s Interview with Ramit Sethi’s GrowthLab
So, that happened. I’ve been orbiting the Ramit Sethi universe for a while now. I’d say it was just under a decade ago that one of the SMFA Ninjas brought up his book — I…
Pruning Is Essential to Growth
Earlier today, I sent the below to the members of the SMFA All-Access program. Why am I now sharing it with you? Because it’s about growth. It’s about how we HAVE TO prune in order…
The Three V’s
You decided to create your own content. At long last, you’re going to shoot something that shows the buyers exactly how to cast you at your on-brand bullseye best. You fleshed out a story idea…
Perfectionists! I’ve Got You Covered
Hello my fellow perfectionist. How are you? I know. You’re “Great!” Because you’d never tell me you’re a little on-edge, low-grade anxious at all times, wondering how long you can get by on so little…
Get Your Mind Right
I’m just getting back to LA after a long weekend in Berkeley where the hubs and I participated in a days-long upper-limit couples camp with the good folks of The Hendricks Institute. You may have…
Bring Your Own Plum to the Elevator
Hello gorgeous! I’m writing from Toronto. From my Toronto condo. From… my… Torcondo? 😉 Heh heh. This is the final leg of this nearly month away from home and as I spend another few days…
Booking ≠ Love
More correctly, NOT booking does not equal NOT loved. Let me back up. Those of you following me on Instagram — and specifically keeping up with my STORIES — know I’m dealing with quite the…