I’m going to share three types of lists I’ve made over the years (six lists total) in service of figuring out my Zone of Genius. (If you’ve not read Gay Hendricks’ The Big Leap, get…
Browsing Category Nuts and Bolts
Outsourcing Enoughness
As I write this, we are driving back from “my other office,” an oasis in the desert just north of Palm Springs that’s been a getaway for almost 12 years. We’ve concluded our 6th (and…
Are You a Guru Hunter?
It wasn’t like this never happened before, it’s just really happening a LOT since Sam Christensen died. The email goes, “Dear Bonnie. I like your book and I think your advice is solid. I see…
Money Is Not Your Problem
Whoa. And thank you. Wow. Y’all seriously showed up for last week’s question. (Read it here if you missed the last BonBlast — and feel free to share your answers in the comments as well!)…
What’s Your Problem?
Hello you beautiful people and happy BonBlast! I hope the new moon has brought some clear intentions and a wee bit of magic into your life. Today, I developed a theory that — if you…
You Handed Me Your NO
So, already this year I’ve done some more casting on the first-ever live, interactive, scripted hybrid series for Twitch, Artificial. Getting to cast for my FWEs (friends with Emmys) is such a blast! And, as…
I Want Your Headshots
Hello you beautiful people! Here’s hoping your 2019 is off to a spectacular start! I’ve spent this young year so far meeting with my team members, meeting with mentors, meeting with experts who are advising…
Self-Management for Actors List o’ Goodies!
Happy Fired UP Friday! 🙂 Hope you’re having a divine year-end and that you're prepped for a glorious 2019! As promised in the ol’ subject line, this is just a list! But if you’ve been…
Executing a Brand Pivot: Crutch vs. Cred
One of the things that’s been interesting about my career recently is that it’s been branching more and more away from my niche. As one of my mentors recently said, “You’re hitting your edges again.”…
Casting Targeting: Tier, Type, and Vibe
Hello beautiful people! And welcome, new BonBlast subscribers! 🙂 Ooh, how I *love* Get in Gear for the New Year season for all the fun folks it brings into our orbit. Hooray! (Not signed up…