Podcasts by The Work
The Work is a podcast about the entertainment industry and the pursuit of the dream, hosted by Bonnie Gillespie. Remember, it's all about the work!
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Episode 0509 from 2022-04-21T23:07:54.896574
Brandprov is the ability to improvise on-brand. Some of us are great at this, and others not so much. In this episode of The Work, Bonnie Gillespie shares tips for strengthening your brandprov musc...
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Episode 1017 from 2019-06-10T00:00:37
In our season 10 finale, Bonnie Gillespie discusses the harsh truth about being successful in any business; it's not a journey many will get to take with us. Thank you for diving in for The Work!
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Episode 1016 from 2019-06-03T00:00:37
If you had ONE thing all taken care of, would it revolutionize your creative pursuit? Bonnie Gillespie explores Enoughness 101 -- and how money won't fix things -- in this week's episode of The Work.
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Episode 1015 from 2019-05-27T00:00:58
If you had ONE thing all taken care of, would it revolutionize your creative pursuit? Bonnie Gillespie explores Enoughness 101 -- and how money won't fix things -- in this week's episode of The Work.
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Episode 1014 from 2019-05-20T00:00:41
If you had ONE thing all taken care of, would it revolutionize your creative pursuit? Bonnie Gillespie explores Enoughness 101 -- and how money won't fix things -- in this week's episode of The Work.
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Episode 1013 from 2019-05-13T00:00:46
In 2018, Bonnie Gillespie entered into a deep mind-body healing journey that would change her life forever. In this week's episode of The Work, she shares how a somatic experiencing tactic bodywork...
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Episode 1012 from 2019-05-06T00:00:41
Bonnie Gillespie explains how advice is kind of useless... it's just someone's opinion about how you may succeed or fail from their own POV. If you suffer from the guru syndrome, you'll want to che...
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Episode 1011 from 2019-04-29T00:00:39
Actors! Are you committing this mistake? Hollywood casting director Bonnie Gillespie walks you through how NOT to hand buyers your NO in this week's episode of The Work!
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Episode 1010 from 2019-04-22T00:00:36
Actors! Are you committing this mistake? Hollywood casting director Bonnie Gillespie walks you through how NOT to hand buyers your NO in this week's episode of The Work!
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Episode 1009 from 2019-04-15T00:00:33
Finding yourself filled with emotions you don't know what to do with? You're a creative storyteller! Of course you know what to do with them! Put them into your work. Bonnie Gillespie will help you...
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Episode 1008 from 2019-04-08T00:00:31
Finding yourself filled with emotions you don't know what to do with? You're a creative storyteller! Of course you know what to do with them! Put them into your work. Bonnie Gillespie will help you...
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Episode 1007 from 2019-04-01T00:00:27
Are you engaging in actor busy work? How can you know for sure? Hollywood casting director Bonnie Gillespie walks you through the criteria for identifying -- and avoiding -- the nonsense that can d...
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Episode 1005 from 2019-03-18T00:00:01
How's your mindset? If it's sometimes crappy, you'd better check your feed. It's time to Kon Mari your social media stream so you aren't eating shit sandwiches anymore. Let Bonnie Gillespie get you...
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Episode 1004 from 2019-03-11T00:00:35
Have you ever been told you’re not a commercial type? Or anything else about the TRUTH of your acting career? And then decided it’s a rule for living your life in pursuit of your dreams? Let Bonnie...
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Episode 1003 from 2019-03-04T00:00:26
Have you ever been told you’re not a commercial type? Or anything else about the TRUTH of your acting career? And then decided it’s a rule for living your life in pursuit of your dreams? Let Bonnie...
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Episode 1006 from 2019-02-25T23:00:34
Kim Estes won an Emmy and he knew it was gonna happen. How did he know? His friend and Self-Management for Actors guide, Bonnie Gillespie, takes you through a mindset shift that can get you on your...
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Episode 1002 from 2019-02-25T00:00:27
There comes a moment in every actors life at which looking within must happen. When all the other elements are in place and you're still not"making it,"there's one scary question left. Join Hollywo...
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Episode 1001 from 2019-02-17T20:20:54
Lessons from a Casting Favor: What are actors doing wrong, when it comes to their online presence? Hollywood casting director Bonnie Gillespie takes you through a few notes from her experience cast...
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Episode 0925 from 2017-11-20T00:00:24
Your brand is the umbrella under which all the types you can play live. Bonnie Gillespie explains why seemingly opposite actor types are actually connected by the brand that is YOU in this final ep...
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Episode 0924 from 2017-11-13T00:00:40
So many actors focus on the wrong thing (booking the job) when the more powerful skill for a lifetime of being cast is booking the room.
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Episode 0923 from 2017-11-06T00:00:47
Casting director and author Bonnie Gillespie shares some quick thoughts on actor demo reels and the purpose of your footage in helping you teach the buyers exactly how to cast you next.
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Episode 0922 from 2017-10-29T20:53:42
What do agents look for in an actor? Dollar signs! Bonnie Gillespie hooks you up with how to look like stacks so the reps of your dreams have no choice but to sign you to their roster.
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Episode 0921 from 2017-10-22T00:00:46
Bonnie Gillespie explains why sometimes things on our to-do list must be categorized as JFDI ones. We're not gonna warm up to 'em... we just gotta effin' do it!
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Episode 0920 from 2017-10-16T00:00:40
There's getting ready and then there's procrastinating to the point of inaction. Get ready ENOUGH and then launch at 85%!
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Episode 0919 from 2017-10-08T13:20:16
Bonnie Gillespie explains how actors can amp up the KLT factor to build a castable brand without ever feeling icky about promoting or networking or hustling!
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Episode 0918 from 2017-10-02T00:02:20
We're sensitive critters, artists and storytellers. But it's never personal in show BUSINESS! Our ability to detach from why we *think* others are doing whatever they do can be a secret weapon to o...
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Episode 0917 from 2017-09-25T00:00:17
Bonnie Gillespie has a magic wand, instantly transporting you to the acting project of your dreams. You're on set. It's everything you ever wanted. Can you picture EVERY detail? If not, you've got ...
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Episode 0916 from 2017-09-18T00:00:09
Never again find yourself overwhelmed by showbiz and your acting career! Bonnie Gillespie reframes overwhelm in this mindset-shifting episode of The Work!
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Episode 0915 from 2017-09-11T00:00:26
Hate networking? You won't after Bonnie Gillespie takes you through this mini-course on what it is you really need to feel your best as you navigate this part of showbiz!
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Episode 0914 from 2017-09-04T00:00:24
It's not just a spin-filled love-fest for all things Hollywood! What do the letters"TMZ"really mean? Find out now as Bonnie Gillespie takes you for a little ride!
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Episode 0913 from 2017-08-28T14:11:20
When we come at everything from a place of service, we find we get the Hollywood we *all* want to be a part of! Join Bonnie Gillespie for this empowering POV!
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Episode 0912 from 2017-08-21T00:01:17
According to Bonnie Gillespie, success in Hollywood is simple. It's hard work plus discipline over time. S = HW + D/T
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Episode 0911 from 2017-08-14T00:00:22
When you're at the co-star level as an actor, your character's function is simple. Super simple. Don't overcomplicate it by getting struck with one-line fever!
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Episode 0910 from 2017-08-13T17:20:32
Far more important than the jobs you say YES to are the ones you say NO to. Knowing your NO line as an actor makes all the difference in your level of success, according to Hollywood casting direct...
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Episode 0909 from 2017-07-31T00:00:27
In what's possibly the shortest-ever episode of The Work, Bonnie Gillespie reminds you to use the word CAST... because"casted"is NOT a word.
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Episode 0908 from 2017-07-24T00:01:41
Bonnie Gillespie shares a favorite quote from"America's Next Top Model"(yes, really) and explains how being comfortable in your own skin is often the most castable element out there.
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Episode 0907 from 2017-07-17T18:01:23
One of the most empowering things you can do comes down to getting real about what's going on and detaching from any emotion about it. This quick tip from Bonnie Gillespie will rock your creative w...
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Episode 0906 from 2017-07-10T00:00:36
You've seen famous actors' names in breakdowns. Sometimes, we're not just looking for a particular type of actor; we're going fishing! Learn about this casting tactic from Bonnie Gillespie... who l...
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Episode 0905 from 2017-07-03T00:00:10
Knowing your age range is helpful when submitting to casting notices... but most actors miss the powerful data at their fingertips.
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Episode 0904 from 2017-06-26T00:00:03
Bonnie Gillespie suggests you identify someone who proves what you want to do can be done. Not someone super famous. Not someone tiers above. Someone just out ahead of you, keeping the pace. Much i...
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Episode 0903 from 2017-06-25T13:31:10
Bonnie Gillespie defines the vocab of"Self-Management for Actors"with the classic"Lurk Then Lead"convo. Charging in could do you in if you've not cased the joint first for how it's done.
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Episode 0902 from 2017-06-12T00:01:13
Bonnie Gillespie defines the vocab of “Self-Management for Actors” by explaining what it is to be a BIG OL’ 5 when it comes to believing you are enough as you navigate your creative journey.
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Episode 0901 from 2017-06-05T00:01:44
Bonnie Gillespie defines the vocab of “Self-Management for Actors” in this ninth season of THE WORK! Enjoy these quick trips through the fundamentals of your ninja journey starting with this one ab...
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Episode 0823 from 2016-11-07T00:00:06
Actor Donzell Lewis digs in on embracing who you are vs. changing who you are, releasing the exhaustion of the facade, and turning the anger of"where are my stories"into a reason for creating them ...
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Episode 0822 from 2016-10-31T00:00:42
Actor Verona Blue shares how this tattooed-and-pierced concert flautist went on to become the voice of the first ever female stormtrooper in the"Star Wars"universe in this inked-up interview with B...
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Episode 0821 from 2016-10-24T00:00:25
Actor Cait Mathis jams about choosing the size of your baggage, building a community even when you're an introvert, and showing up in the face of fear in this"Trigger's coming out of the barn"inter...
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Episode 0820 from 2016-10-17T00:00:01
New York-based actor Victoria Prather jams about creating community to support your goals,"speaking ninja,"and staying balanced through booze in this almost totally SFW interview with Bonnie Gilles...
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Episode 0819 from 2016-10-10T00:00:52
Actor Quincy Cho chats about amassing tools by diversifying training, copywriting for creatives, and doing stage stuff in an on-camera town in this dinosaur-branded interview with Bonnie Gillespie.
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Episode 0818 from 2016-10-03T00:00:56
Actor-filmmaker Kathi Carey reflects on how the industry's opinion on hyphenates has evolved, the importance of your first pancake, and her new book"Cast Yourself"in this DIY interview with Bonnie ...
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Episode 0817 from 2016-09-26T00:00:26
Actor-filmmaker Sarah Demeestere shares how she gets work done in her sleep, how facing fear is a form of self-love, and how she's building the Hollywood she wants to be a part of in this ooh-lah-l...
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Episode 0816 from 2016-09-19T00:00:16
Actor Kristen Mae Carbone waxes brilliant about being a practical dreamer, about competition vs. collaboration, and about alphabet idea generation in this sassy interview with Bonnie Gillespie.
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Episode 0815 from 2016-09-12T00:02:16
Actor Jill Maglione discusses the declaration of"I'm an actor,"shares the secret of stamina in recording audiobooks, and talks parenting while on the hustle for a creative career in this smiley int...
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Episode 0814 from 2016-09-05T23:36:46
Actor-producer-tech innovator Derek Houck talks about staying ahead of what's next, authentic relationship building, and being early to the Amazon Video Direct party in this geeky interview with Bo...
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Episode 0813 from 2016-08-29T00:06:25
Actor-writer-producer Anne Woods talks about paying for acting classes with 4-H Fair money, giving yourself stars for actions you're taking each day, and how she took her very first short film to C...
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Episode 0812 from 2016-08-22T00:00:43
Actor Cat LaCohie digs in on how different plants need different pots, turning negativity from naysayers into positivity from fellow ninjas by shifting from the UK to LA, and what it is about livin...
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Episode 0811 from 2016-08-15T00:00:59
Actor-writer-director-producer-cellist Andrew Nielson gets down about how actors' voices inform his writing, what to do when the creative muscle needs building, and of course how to let it all go w...
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Episode 0810 from 2016-08-08T00:01:43
Actor Tamika Simpkins takes us to church about interning in a casting office, building a support network to get you through the lean times, and putting your ego in the corner (with love) in this in...
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Episode 0809 from 2016-08-01T00:00:07
Actor Leah Cevoli breaks down crowdfunding, body image, and being fluid in this supersized interview with Bonnie Gillespie.
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Episode 0808 from 2016-07-25T00:00:12
Actor Tanya Perez discusses being a multi-market creative, the value in"collecting your army,"and running a business like a badass in this giggly interview with Bonnie Gillespie.
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Episode 0807 from 2016-07-18T00:00:41
Actor Jen Ponton shares her ninja tactics for getting to the next tier, why MORTIFIED is a great workout, about four seasons of her own brilliant show, and how Paul Feig shoulda seen her coming via...
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Episode 0806 from 2016-07-11T00:00:54
Actor Marsha Mason shares her thoughts on breaking up with an agent you love, #SomeTV, and defining the"reward"in your investment in the creative journey in this awesome interview with Bonnie Gille...
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Episode 0805 from 2016-07-04T00:01:33
Actor Clark Sarullo discusses team loyalty, getting into the room, using background work as a foundation for a big on-camera career in a regional market, and relationships over results in this warm...
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Episode 0804 from 2016-06-27T00:00:44
Actor Anna Vocino rocks your voiceover world with resources galore, with showbiz myth-busting, and with thoughts on balancing it all in this badass interview with Bonnie Gillespie.
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Episode 0803 from 2016-06-20T00:01:41
Actor Rosalie Tenseth shares her thoughts on balance, details how more acting work showed up when she embraced her content creator status, and explains why you shouldn't wear SNAP dresses to an EPA...
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Episode 0802 from 2016-06-13T00:02:26
Director Jenn Page shares her thoughts on balance, how saying no to work leads to work, the hustle, and the value of your effin' GUT in deciding what's next in your creative life in this badass int...
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Episode 0801 from 2016-06-06T00:01:27
Actor Amber Plaster shares her resources for researching to the next tier, where to find inspiration on the hustle, and the future of content creation for a merged landscape in this progressive int...
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Episode 0706 from 2016-03-07T00:02:16
Most actors are trying to solve the problem of booking work! That’s completely backwards. When instead actors focus on how to be a solution to the buyers who have roles to cast, everything turns ar...
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Episode 0705 from 2016-02-01T00:02:20
What do you love? What does the world need? What can you be paid for? What are you good at? Most importantly -- where do these four things align? THAT is your"ikigai"(your life's purpose). And ever...
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Episode 0704 from 2016-01-04T00:02:31
Bonnie Gillespie was once an actor. But first she was a curious child with a father who inadvertently taught her one of the staples of improvisation. In this episode, we explore what it is that mig...
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Episode 0703 from 2015-12-08T00:04:43
Hollywood casting director Bonnie Gillespie debunks a popular myth that actors should obsess about growing their social media following in order to get cast. In another form of ridiculous “actor bu...
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Episode 0702 from 2015-11-02T00:02:30
There's something really simple about getting in a better headspace, whether you're approaching your latest audition, your latest industry meeting, your your latest meal with the fam. Shifting from...
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Episode 0701 from 2015-10-05T00:04:55
When you're mired in actor busy work, when you're blue because of what's not working, when you're just feeling DONE, consider how you MATTER. Bonnie Gillespie takes you through a mindset shift that...
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Episode 0616 from 2015-08-24T00:02:28
Casting director Bonnie Gillespie breaks down a breakdown so actors can learn how best to use this information before the audition to deliver their ninja best.
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Episode 0615 from 2015-08-09T00:02:37
Bonnie Gillespie gets into mindset for the creatives out there. Are you motivated or inspired (and what's the difference)?
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Episode 0614 from 2015-07-27T00:04:37
Hollywood casting director Bonnie Gillespie takes you through the many YESES that make up a single casting and reminds actors to stay grateful for making it to any stage of the process.
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Episode 0613 from 2015-06-15T00:02:54
Bonnie Gillespie fields a question from a"Self-Management for Actors"fan about how the word NINJA became a part of the SMFA world.
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Episode 0612 from 2015-06-01T00:01:57
It's the ultimate balance actors, artists, and other creatives need to develop in order to have a healthy career that endures -- care a lot and let it all go.
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Episode 0611 from 2015-05-25T00:03:52
So many aspiring actors wanna know if it's your age, your agent, your market, your WHATEVER that make a successful actor successful. Bonnie Gillespie explains why it's almost never what you'd expec...
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Episode 0610 from 2015-05-11T13:12:53
Actors love to obsess over how many headshots are enough. One? Two? Three? Ten? Casting director Bonnie Gillespie breaks it down and busts some myths about actors' headshots, commercial vs. theatri...
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Episode 0609 from 2015-05-04T00:02:56
When it gets tough in this business -- and let's face it, it does sometimes get tough -- how many more times do we have to DO it all? The answer: Just once more.
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Episode 0608 from 2015-04-27T00:03:19
Casting director Bonnie Gillespie has two major reasons that every breakdown she releases will go out on Actors Access. One reason involves a scam she never wants to see actors fall for, the other ...
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Episode 0607 from 2015-04-20T00:05:46
Actors are usually certain they can play any character, take on any role, be any age. When you refuse to narrow your age range down to a certain number of years, you actually convince the industry ...
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Episode 0606 from 2015-04-13T00:06:19
The entertainment industry has undergone a revolution and it's still early enough in the process of change that smart actors are hopping on board with this new business model and taking control of ...
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Episode 0605 from 2015-04-05T00:06:18
Balance is everything and it's an inside job. Anxiety is the opposite of being present, so to cut everything from pre-audition nerves to feelings of not being enough, just get PRESENT. Let Bonnie G...
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Episode 0604 from 2015-03-29T00:01:48
As an actor, there's something you make look effortless. There's that thing that you bullseye, creatively. Rather than figuring out how to stretch to reach something outside your zone of badassery,...
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Episode 0603 from 2015-03-23T00:10:24
Dazzle your fans; don't chase your haters to ask them why they're not INTO you. So many creatives choose to leave their own party to figure out what's wrong with the non-buyers rather than sticking...
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Episode 0602 from 2015-03-16T00:11:06
It’s awesome to embark upon a quest to become a better version of yourself. But if you don’t set up those around you to succeed at helping you succeed, you’re doomed before you start. Here’s how to...
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Episode 0601 from 2015-03-09T21:11:41
Are you a “What-Iffer” or a “What-Isser” in life? Bonnie Gillespie guides you to strike a balance that will allow you to face facts but not stew in reality, to get in character but not get delusion...
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Episode 0525 from 2014-12-29T00:02:07
Sometimes the actor's to-do list is so overwhelming it's impossible to start. What to do? Start with dessert first. Take something off the list that's a breeze to do, just to get the motor running ...
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Episode 0524 from 2014-12-22T00:03:16
Bonnie Gillespie's no conspiracy theorist and she doesn't want you to be paranoid, but as an actor, you need to protect your image and your brand from the rights you're giving away in exchange for ...
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Episode 0523 from 2014-12-15T00:05:25
How many times, as an actor, have you felt like you’re cruising at a delightfully efficient pace, actually making really good time toward your ultimate destination (anything from fame to that first...
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Episode 0522 from 2014-12-08T00:12:12
Let's do a quick run through of your headshot, resumé, demo reel, web presence, and mindset to be sure you have everything in order to be a successful actor!
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Episode 0521 from 2014-12-01T00:01:26
Just like there's no one vintage from a single vineyard that suits every wine enthusiast, there's no one piece of advice from a single source that unlocks all the secrets to a successful acting car...
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Episode 0520 from 2014-11-24T00:02:02
Bonnie Gillespie shares the story of a favorite scene from a favorite movie she cast, in which Richard Schiff did magic with something that was only a few words on an eighth of a page. Celebrate yo...
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Episode 0519 from 2014-11-17T00:04:52
There are Three Rs that make a difference in getting cast. Two of them are things you control. Bonnie Gillespie breaks down just how to make the most of those two, and how to let go of the R you do...
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Episode 0518 from 2014-11-10T23:11:41
“There are not good things or bad things that happen to you in life. There are only things that happen, and the grace with which you deal with them.” -- Keith Johnson; when faced with change, disru...
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Episode 0517 from 2014-11-03T00:03:49
Listener email! Bonnie Gillespie answers a young actor's question about how to take full advantage of the relationships he's building early on in his Hollywood career. It's all about the long-haul,...
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Episode 0516 from 2014-10-27T00:01:03
Every hard lesson that comes in this industry we've chosen seems to be one we've learned before, just at a different level. That's because we're on a spiral, and the size of the lesson may be bigge...
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Episode 0515 from 2014-10-20T00:04:04
If you knew, from the beginning, that it was going to take thousands of hours of effort on your part before you would begin to see a return on your investment into yourself as an actor, would you s...
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Episode 0514 from 2014-10-13T00:06:22
When you come in for an audition, take a moment, get into the zone. When what you do looks effortless, it is desired. That's you, living on brand, showcasing your bullseye.
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Episode 0513 from 2014-10-06T00:14:23
to Start an Acting Career? A listener wrote in to ask Bonnie Gillespie if starting out at age 24 is too old. Of never too late to live your dreams. Stay inspired whenever -- and wherever -- you begin.
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Episode 0512 from 2014-09-30T00:09:40
There's a fun little area in an actor's resumé where you can showcase information about you that your credits may not reveal. Bonnie Gillespie shares ninja tips for sprucing up your resumé's Specia...
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Episode 0511 from 2014-09-22T00:07:38
Bonnie Gillespie travels the world with Self-Management for Actors and there's always something to learn about our glorious craft when observing folks for whom we create it. Wanna be inspired? Get ...
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Episode 0510 from 2014-09-15T00:01:13
There's a bit of dichotomy required to succeed in this industry. We're balancing the beautiful, limitless expanse of craft with the tedious, limiting container of targeted marketing. Bonnie Gillesp...
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Episode 0508 from 2014-08-31T00:14:26
I don't know about you, but I could spend days in the office supply store, getting multi-colored pens and stickers to plaster all over my Trapper Keeper. Not everyone lives for to-do lists, though....
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Episode 0507 from 2014-08-25T00:04:52
Creatives bring their content directly to the fans, thereby teaching the buyers (those formerly-known-as"gatekeeper"types) that there's an investment worth making. In this episode, we revisit an ol...
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Episode 0506 from 2014-08-18T00:15:42
"It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit."- Harry S. Truman Woof! Ain't that the truth. This episode is about how being behind the scenes (y'know, like the cast...
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Episode 0505 from 2014-08-11T00:05:02
Everyone loves to talk about competition, about rejection, about how many actors you're up against every day. What about the people who leave acting (or even the business, altogether)? How close mi...
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Episode 0504 from 2014-08-07T10:05:47
Celebrate one of the most brilliant commercial bookers I know, Allyson Ryan. Her ninja move of cross-pollinating to celebrate a commercial booking helped cement her brand with me six years ago! How...
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Episode 0503 from 2014-08-05T00:32:39
Once upon a time, I was crushed that my"Plan A"didn't work out. That was 20 years ago, as I was packing up to leave Hollywood, never to return (HA! It's funny how much we"know for sure"at 24). Hear...
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Episode 0502 from 2014-08-02T00:36:57
Everyone, certainly every creative, has an inner critic, that little voice inside that holds you back, distracts you from your work. With this podcast, you'll learn a technique for dealing with you...
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Episode 0501 from 2014-07-25T00:03:25
The crazymaking trend of"the empty coffee cup."Are you guilty of this sin? Are you a thigh-slapper? Control your tics or they'll control you (and take us out of the moment).
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Episode 0411 from 2014-03-30T00:01:42
Assuming you signed with a HELL YES rep, you need to trust one another. That means you can put your own contact info on your resumé and that you're gonna pay commission EVERY time. Let Bonnie Gille...
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Episode 0410 from 2014-03-29T00:42:17
Casting director Bonnie Gillespie shares her favorite casting discovery and explains how actors can equip themselves for intersecting with similar opportunities... just by doing the work!
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Episode 0409 from 2014-03-28T00:35:04
Despite changes in the industry, there will always be a pilot season... as long as there are upfronts. Because the SUITS love upfronts. How does that all shake down? Let Bonnie Gillespie guide you ...
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Episode 0408 from 2014-03-27T00:56:38
In our shortest episode ever, Bonnie Gillespie reveals how a ninja actor explained the best way to get the answer to any question about the business of acting.
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Episode 0407 from 2014-03-26T00:20:28
In this mashup of tips from her appearance on the Reel Star Makers show, Bonnie Gillespie walks you through handling family support (or lack thereof), choosing the right headshot, specializing (esp...
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Episode 0406 from 2014-03-25T00:08:54
You've been told to be"off-book"but it's a preread. Bonnie Gillespie explains why keeping your script in hand is a ninja move in this episode of THE WORK.
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Episode 0405 from 2014-01-05T00:04:48
When you see the term"name actor"on a casting breakdown, what exactly does that mean? Casting director Bonnie Gillespie explains how NAME actors affect indie casting, and other secrets behind the b...
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Episode 0404 from 2014-01-04T00:07:05
This isn't about how to plan your day; it's about how NOT to spend time focused on anything that doesn't lead to your best YOU, as an actor. Bonnie Gillespie shares some Deepak Chopra goodness in t...
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Episode 0403 from 2014-01-03T00:06:20
Pilot season is a crazy time in Los Angeles, and most actors show up with unrealistic expectations for how it's all gonna go down. Casting director Bonnie Gillespie helps you focus on work you CAN ...
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Episode 0402 from 2014-01-02T00:34:52
Vision boards aren't for everyone, but the visual motivation they provide can be powerful. Bonnie Gillespie walks you through her method for keeping visual inspiration flowing, without the poster b...
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Episode 0401 from 2014-01-01T00:12:04
You've made the decision. You're taking your acting career to Hollywood! Awesome. Bonnie Gillespie gives you some quick reminders on keeping your head in the right space, as you live your dreams.
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Episode 0319 from 2013-07-31T10:46:36
Bonnie shares a good, a bad, and a ninja bit of Facebook interaction between actors and a casting director. One of 'em led to a huge TV gig! Be on-brand, be smart, be CAST.
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Episode 0318 from 2013-07-26T13:32:02
Whether you're preparing for junkets, the red carpet, or Q&A with fans, it's not just the easy questions you need to rehearse answering. Get ready NOW for your most grace-filled responses.
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Episode 0317 from 2013-07-21T19:38:18
Bonnie Gillespie shares the story of how relationship and resumé got her a shot at casting BITE ME, but charisma closed the deal. Getting into the room is only half the battle, actors!
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Episode 0316 from 2013-07-18T21:01:24
You're gonna be pursuing work a lot more than you'll be engaged in the storytelling process, so it's time to get down with the pursuit. Bonnie Gillespie reminds you how in this quick hit!
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Episode 0315 from 2013-07-14T22:56:45
In the wake of scammy breakdowns duping actors into fake auditions, Bonnie Gillespie explains how to protect yourself and when to go in, off-brand, based on your Web of Trust.
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Episode 0314 from 2013-07-10T20:23:39
Do casting directors watch your whole demo reel? Bonnie Gillespie walks you through the smartest presentation of your clips, and helps you think like a buyer.
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Episode 0313 from 2013-06-11T10:50:36
Watch out for an agency contract that's too good to be true. It doesn't happen often, but it's a career-killer! Bonnie Gillespie breaks down the warning signs.
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Episode 0312 from 2013-05-23T11:11:48
Learn about how to harness your badassery as a local hire in OTHER markets, with this gem from Bonnie Gillespie.
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Episode 0311 from 2013-05-22T11:04:51
Tim Dunigan shares the simplest saving plan on the planet with Bonnie Gillespie, Mitchell Fink, and Zibby Allen in this quickie.
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Episode 0310 from 2013-05-21T11:06:49
If you crave showing the buyers your RANGE, you're coming off as desperate when you need to come off as a pro. Bonnie Gillespie shares an analogy that will rock your world, here.
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Episode 0309 from 2013-05-20T10:59:58
Rejection does NOT exist, according to Bonnie Gillespie. You have more power than you think, ninjas.
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Episode 0308 from 2013-05-19T10:52
Bonnie Gillespie breaks down issues of type outside of LA and for the young actors out there.
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Episode 0307 from 2013-02-07T23:05:44
Ever feel underconfident? Bonnie Gillespie provides the paradigm shift that will cure your confidence problem forever.
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Episode 0306 from 2013-02-07T23:03:14
If you got a face-to-face with an agent at a top-five agency, would you know what to do with that opportunity to benefit yourself for the long haul? Bonnie Gillespie lays it out.
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Episode 0305 from 2013-02-07T23:00:18
Is having no talent what makes you uncastable? No way. You can be brilliant and if you have this CHOSEN affliction, you become casting repellant when you walk in the room. Let Bonnie Gillespie lead...
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Episode 0304 from 2013-02-07T22:58:07
Signing with just any ol' agent isn't the point. Getting with a teammate who cannot wait to make money off you is a ninja move. Learn about it from Bonnie Gillespie.
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Episode 0303 from 2013-02-07T22:55:04
What lies do you believe about how to succeed as an actor in Los Angeles? Let's flip 'em, starting today, with Bonnie Gillespie's help.
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Episode 0302 from 2013-02-07T22:52:01
What can creatives learn about brand management from someone who broke every bone in his body? Bonnie Gillespie shares some inspiration.
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Episode 0301 from 2013-02-07T22:49:30
What are the three biggest mistakes actors make when it comes to brand management and longterm career mindset? Bonnie Gillespie breaks it down.
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Episode 0201 from 2011-12-07T14:17:28
Pedophilia in Hollywood, Television ownership down for the first time in history, The IMDb birthdate lawsuit and why it's bullshit.
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Episode 0121 from 2011-05-16T13:40:05
Soap protesters at the upfronts, women and minorities aren't leveling up, per the WGA, and special guest Bernie Su
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Episode 0119 from 2011-05-09T22:47:26
Crackle enters the scripted content battles, Netflix CEO swears he's not out for blood, and special guests Mandi Moss and Michael Holmes.
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Episode 0118 from 2011-05-02T23:28:47
SAG and AFTRA merger on the horizon, why everyone needs to see Bridesmaids, and special guest Erich Lane
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Episode 0117 from 2011-04-25T23:49:21
Wal-Mart challenges Netflix in the vid streaming arena, filmmakers come out in support of movie theaters, small time producers are creating lots of jobs, and special guests Ben Whitehair and Maven.
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Episode 0116 from 2011-04-18T23:51:16
Two soap operas cancelled, YouTube rolls out copyright infringement school, new competition for B.E.T.
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Episode 0115 from 2011-04-11T23:15:18
AB1319 protects actors in CA, Misogyny in Hollywood or"Mean Girls"in action, and special guest Tamika Simpkins
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Episode 0114 from 2011-04-04T21:44:42
Cablevision's iPad App, Hobo with a Shotgun, Snookie outpacing Nobel Laureate, and special guest Jermaine Johnson
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Episode 0113 from 2011-03-28T22:56:16
Trending toward convergent release, ongoing chess match between Netflix and Showtime, and special guest Lindsay Hollister
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Episode 0112 from 2011-03-21T21:58:03
Net Neutrality and what it means for Web Producers, crowdsoured financing for your indie project, and special guests Trevor Algatt and AJ Meijer of the Inside Acting Podcast
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Episode 0111 from 2011-03-14T21:13:59
New talk show coming live from Denny's, sick of Charlie Sheen, and special guest Dana Wells
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Episode 0110 from 2011-03-07T12:24:50
The evolution of cinema, AFTRA pilot season, and special guest Tony Pinizzotto
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Episode 0109 from 2011-02-28T22:23:22
Awards season wrap-up, Charlie Sheen - not really news, and special guest Randy Raphael
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Episode 0108 from 2011-02-21T21:28:24
Union busting, state tax incentives going away, what you should be focusing on during Pilot Season, and special guests - Stef Dawson and Russell Jeffrey
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Episode 0107 from 2011-02-14T23:28:06
Grammy Awards, BAFTA, Serene Branson, and special guest - Katie Swain
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Episode 0106 from 2011-02-10T01:22:17
Rupert Murdoch’s expanding empire and the end of the distribution bottleneck, Superbowl ads, Bonnie begs you to keep your survival job to yourself
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Episode 0105 from 2011-01-31T21:27:22
SAG Awards, Pilot Pick-ups, Asking for Help in Finding an Agent, Is Will Smith the New Joe Jackson?
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Episode 0104 from 2011-01-26T01:54:11
The Oscars, the Razzies, Kevin Smith pulls a dick move at Sundance, and finding your tribe.
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Episode 0103 from 2011-01-19T01:55:54
Golden Globes' host Ricky Gervais' fuck-you money and special guest Tanya Perez.
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