I know. You’re already thinking, “Yeah, right, Gillespie. Like YOU’RE gonna fix my money anxiety. Pff. Okay.” Go with me a sec, wouldja? See… after a convo with Ramit Sethi (yes, that Ramit Sethi), I…
Posts tagged embracing change
But I Want to Change More
Do you get fired up and take action or get fired up, lose your enthusiasm for that fire, go back to "normal," and bitch about the way it is. Here's what I mean. The last two…
Becoming a Two-a-Day Badass
I remember getting up every morning to walk during my first-ever 100 day challenge. Oprah had done her book and video series with Bob Greene and in it was this great phrase I used to…
Why Formulas Don’t Work (for Long)
Let's talk about why formulas don't work for long. We're innovators. We're creators. We're dealing with buyers who are looking to populate their storytelling landscape with our brilliance. All that. And as soon as something…
How Are You Different from When You Were a Kid?
I saw a roundtable with showrunners in which the host asked each, “How are you different from when you were a kid?” Like with most brandprov prompts, I asked myself the same question. I came…
The Work: Ep. 0814 — Interview with Derek Houck
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0814 of The Work. Download Here! Interview with Derek Houck: Actor-producer-tech innovator Derek Houck talks about staying ahead of what’s next, authentic relationship building, and being early to…
Are Reps Starting to Play Small?
I have a concern about agents and managers. It comes from a disturbing trend I keep hearing about. Agents and managers are providing their clients with a list of CD workshops the actors must hit,…
The Work: Ep. 0810 — Interview with Tamika Simpkins
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0810 of The Work. Download Here! Interview with Tamika Simpkins: Actor Tamika Simpkins takes us to church about interning in a casting office, building a support network to…
The Work: Ep. 0804 — Interview with Anna Vocino
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0804 of The Work. Interview with Anna Vocino: Actor Anna Vocino rocks your voiceover world with resources galore (check the ~20m and ~45m spots specifically), with showbiz myth-busting,…
A CD Workshop Caution for My NY SMFA Ninjas
This post is a caution to my beloved New York-based Self-Management for Actors Ninjas and their friends. And a call-to-action for the leaders among workshop facility owners there. As y’all know, the casting director workshop…