this week we have the long awaited @jeffviolette jeff is known for his work on series like the billionaires matchmaker, destiny had other plans, falling for a superstar and more.we chat about how jeff left a comfortable career to pursue acting, how to overcome obstacles in acting or life, and the reality of imposter syndrome no matter what career field you're in. we also chat a lot about the vertical space, traveling over seas for shoots and how you can quite literally learn the craft of acting on set.jeff's insta: https://www.instagram.com/jeffviolette/follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanact... tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeana... youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanacto... email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancol... website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: • FREE BEATS NO COPYRIGHT - "Unique" | ... podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://www.instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D
this week on the pod we have the lovely Nicole Mattox :)Nicole is known for breaking grounds in the vertical film industry, starring in breaking the ice, twisted minds, back to me, and many more projects. She's also starred in several feature films including Lady Outlaw, and the upcoming Mendocino. Nicole also has experience behind the camera too, and shares many fun stories and lessons she's learned along the way. If you're a fan of Nicole and her great energy, she offers up several key acting tips and creative wisdom in this pod you don't wanna miss.
Nicole's insta: https://www.instagram.com/nicolemattox_/
00:00 intro
0:40 theme song
1:02 BTS Shenanigans
2:50 best piece of advice nicole’s ever been given
3:44 where nicole’s from and her acting origins
7:38 one thing nicole wishes she knew before she moved to LA for acting
10:00 what drives nicole’s great work ethic
12:15 worst part of the industry for nicole
14:06 what has surprised nicole about LA
16:06 nicole's crazy audition & set stories
18:28 nicole’s first steps in LA
21:20 the story of nicole’s first feature film booking
25:38 nicole’s experience with verticals
31:31 nicole’s experience traveling for verticals
34:04 how does nicole take care of herself
37:27 nicole’s career bucket list item
42:14 the significance of breaking the ice in nicole’s career 45:57 nicole’s life bucket list item
46:48 nicole’s one tip for new actors
47:30 fast frisky five
49:01 nicole’s closing remarks
follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanact... tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeana... youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanacto... email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancol... website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: • FREE BEATS NO COPYRIGHT - "Unique" | ... podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://www.instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D
this week we have the wonderful Eric Guilmette :)we talk about his journey from going the traditional college route to then essentially being a digital nomad traveling around the world with a fitness business into somehow ending up in LA as a model and actor. he tells us his worst audition story, how he produced and starred in a series coming out soon called Love and Blood, and the importance of having a business mindset as an actor and how you can have one too.if you’re a fan we answer some fun questions and chat about his projects and life.if you’re an actor or creative i think you’ll get a ton of value about really building a career as a creative and trusting the process.Eric's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/erictaylorguilmette/follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanact... tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeana... youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanacto... email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancol... website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: • FREE BEATS NO COPYRIGHT - "Unique" | ... podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://www.instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D
this week we have the lovely Kirby Ellwood :-)another “vertical” star amassing millions of views on her shows- but prior to and in the midst of this Kirby has worked on tons of features, commercials and modeled for huge brands like wet n wild. she’s worked both in front of and behind the camera.we chat all things day jobs for actors, the power of connections in our industry and how you can make ones that last, and how to approach your career as a business and take big risks.Kirby's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kirby.ellwood/follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanact... tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeana... youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanacto... email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancol... website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: • FREE BEATS NO COPYRIGHT - "Unique" | ... podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://www.instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D
This week we have actor, writer, director, and producer Charles Laughlin, aka, Chas. Chas in known for starring in a childrens comedic television show as well as amassing 1+ million Tiktok followers through his comedic content. Recently, Chas has double downed on creating his own projects, as well as writing his book "The 5 Ways People Become Famous". You're not gonna wanna miss this episode and all of the wisdom Chas has to offer.
Chas's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chaslaughlin?igsh=NXY5bXBiY2l0dTR5
follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanact... tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeana... youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanacto... email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancol... website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: • FREE BEATS NO COPYRIGHT - "Unique" | ... podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://www.instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D
This week, we have the wonderful, bright, talented actress Grace Swanson. Grace was one of the first actors in LA to work on vertical shows, and she's made significant strides in the world of verticals. Her work on verticals has even led to bigger and bolder opportunities for her acting career. If you're an actor interested in verticals, this episode is for you! Grace's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/gracewswanson/ follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanact... tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeana... youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanacto... email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancol... website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: • FREE BEATS NO COPYRIGHT - "Unique" | ... podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://www.instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D
this week we have Fabian Arnold to talk all things social media, mindset, and having a vision for your acting career. Fabian's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/fabianxarnold/ follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanact... tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeana... youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanacto... email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancol... website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: • FREE BEATS NO COPYRIGHT - "Unique" | ... podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://www.instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D
sophia is known for her work on shows like free my heart, how to train an alpha, and my secret CEO. she also voices “Mercuria” for the game Reverse 1999. we chat about how sophia toured with a theatre program, ways covid changed the industry, and how sometimes you need to take a leap of faith in your acting career (IE sophia quit her day job and essentially started working consistently on shows right after. coincidence? i think not) sophia has such a fun personality and i think yall are going to love this episode follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanact... tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeana... youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanacto... email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancol... website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: • FREE BEATS NO COPYRIGHT - "Unique" | ... podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://www.instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D
this quote sums up a beautiful convo i had with @michaelmatteorossi he was beyond generous to give us all the insight on filmmaking. i was tempted to title the episode “film making for dummies” bc i really asked him all the nitty gritty questions we talked about how to actually sit down and write a feature, how to get investors, picking a distributor, and legit so much more! Michael's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelmatteorossi/ follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanact... tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeana... youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanacto... email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancol... website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: • FREE BEATS NO COPYRIGHT - "Unique" | ... podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://www.instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D
after a brief intermission we are back and our guest is Molly Anderson Molly is known for her work on shows such as The Double Life of my Billionaire Heiress, Perfume and Moon, My Heartless Alpha and so many more. She also stars in films such as Mail Lady, Froggy, That Night, and more. We chat super candidly about what it’s like first moving out to LA- finances, roommates, random jobs. We talk about representation- if having a bad rep is better than no rep. We talk about the realities of being a female in this industry and Molly gets really vulnerable about how sometimes everything is not what it seems! Molly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mmactuj/ follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanact... tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeana... youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanacto... email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancol... website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: • FREE BEATS NO COPYRIGHT - "Unique" | ... podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://www.instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D
this week we have actor, writer and business owner Kasey Esser. he is known for his work on series such as “Fated to my Forbidden Alpha,” “Goodbye My CEO,” “Flash Vows” and many more. Kasey was labeled as the genres “breakout star” by the Rolling Stone. we chat about how vertical web series are changing Hollywood, the importance of a business mindset, and how to pave YOUR way in the industry. Kasey's insta: https://www.instagram.com/kaseyesser/?hl=en follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanact... tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeana... youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanacto... email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancol... website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: • FREE BEATS NO COPYRIGHT - "Unique" | ... podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://www.instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D
our first guest @ashleymichellegrant is an actress from arizona who has been taking the industry by storm with her work on the vertical web series. these shows have done everything from had her do an Australian accent, to taking her to China, and to making her imdb star meter so low she’s in the ranks with some of your favorite netflix and HBO stars. Ashley is known for her grounded performances and even more grounded personality ;)
we chat about how everyone’s path in the industry is different and how you can make your own, how Ashley booked her first vertical and how you can too, and how at the end of the day nothing really matters except your soul (oh yes, we went there.)
follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanact... tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeana... youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanacto... email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancol... website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: • FREE BEATS NO COPYRIGHT - "Unique" | ... podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://www.instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D
Jean is known for her roles on shows such as Mr William’s Madame Is Dying and films such as The Truth Hurts, Did You Mean It, Stall and Superpowers Aren’t A Thing we chat her journey from having a ton of jobs to acting full time, things she changed to “get serious” about acting, and how she stays positive in a difficult industry. if you feel stagnant in your acting career, this episode is for you if you want acting to become more of a full time thing for you; this episode is for you if you’re a mr williams madame is dying fan, this episode is for you ;). jean's insta: https://www.instagram.com/jeanevanx/?hl=en
00:00 sophie’s intro
00:19 jean’s intro
00:51 theme song
01:11jean’s intro and jean’s experience on reelshorts
07:00 breaking gender norms in verticals
12:00 the importance of not turning down shoots
15:10 jean’s backstory
21:10 learning to not wait for success to fall into your lap
24:00 sophie’s thoughts on LA
30:00 jean’s strong sense of self and making internal changes
34:00 the blessing of having a baby face in hollywood
36:57 jean getting her big call
43:45 sophie’s dreams and goals
52:10 the journey of an acting career and doing odd jobs
54:45 how A-listers have made it in LA with nothing to their name
55:51 jean’s thoughts on classes
59:50 why every actor needs an amc pass
1:01:35 the stress of finances as an actor and keeping a job
1:15:05 what keeps jean going on the hard days
1:19:53 fast frisky five
1:22:19 jean’s closing remarks
hehe follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanactorpodcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1
youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w
email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
website: sophiejordancollins.com
the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe
podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==
06 overachiever struggles
2:06 how cody knew he needed a break
3:17 cody’s story
22:52 how cody booked acting work in New England
26:53 why you might not want to move to LA or NYC right away
28:11 building relationships
29:13 managing a crazy schedule and knowing your capacity
33:29 rejection
34:17 AGENTS
37:45 the secret to going far
39:01 discipline
42:05 RELAX BRO
43:40 a schedule that may work for you
46:54 the benefits of rest
48:30 resting is productive
52:30 money. and moving to a big market with it
54:01 closing
cody https://www.instagram.com/_cody_curtis?igsh=aXlveDU2Z3pjbWQ1
his pod https://www.instagram.com/artistsandemotionspodcast?igsh=cm80NzdvMHVoZHR4
sophie https://www.instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igsh=aTl1dTdmc3NuZW1x&utm_source=qr
this week we have actress and podcast host faith knapp. she’s an actor who can be seen in films such as the thunderman movie, not from around here anymore, murdercycle and in shows such as Mason @mfaithknapp she also hosts the pod not like the movies we talk about finding identity outside of acting, pros and cons of joining SAG, and how faith got signed with a top manager as a new actor. if you’re struggling with your identity this episode is for you if you’re curious what being a working actor really looks like this episode is for you if you want to know what people in LA are really like this episode is for you if you have breath in your lungs this ep is for you hehe follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanactorpodcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1 youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==
this week we have bernard timmons ii bernard is known for his world on films such as seance games metaxu and forensicators we chat the different levels of being an actor, how to deal with the “slow seasons,” and how he almost didn’t want to take a role that ended up changing his life if you’re curious about the different levels of being an actor this episode is for you if you’re struggling with the “slow season” in our business this episode is for you if you’re not taking roles because you think they are below you, this episode is for you if you’re a horror FIEND this episode is for you hehe follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanactorpodcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1 youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==
follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanactorpodcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1 youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==
this week we have actress and fitness queen abigail villanueva abigail is known for apollo never have a boyfriend her recent lifetime movie surviving the sleepover abigail moved from KC about a year and a half ago and we talk her transition from corporate girly to actress, how she booked a TV movie without an agent, and the character building short films we all do if you’re in corporate but want to act this episode is for you if you love acting and fitness this episode is for you if you want to learn how to boom theatrically w no agent this episode is for you if you want to have a good time this episode is for YOUUUU;) Abigail's insta: https://www.instagram.com/abigailvillanueva/?hl=en 00:00 intro 1:21 theme song 1:42 how sophie and abigail met 6:19 irritating ice breakers 10:39 how abigail began her acting career 13:15 early in your career short film chaos 15:50 abigail's three pieces of advice for an actor moving to LA 18:55 culture shock when moving to LA 21:20 finding an apartment in LA 22:30 experiencing close mindedness in LA 25:27 abigail's experience on a lifetime set 29:45 living your dream as an actor and the audition frustrations 31:39 on set of surviving the sleepover 34:15 being humbled as an actor and spotlight syndrome 37:29 abigail's experience shooting a vertical 40:51 what advice abigail wouldve given herself before moving to LA 43:45 the shuffling community and EDM in LA 45:48 how abigail stays sane in this business 48:55 instagram vs tiktok 50:09 fast frisky five 55:21 abigail's closing sentiments follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanactorpodcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1 youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==
this week we have actor, content creator and tech bro Bryan Scott!! @bryanclscott bryan is an actor but he also has a full time job in tech which is a reality for a lot of actors. not everyone can afford to just act in todays society so we discuss how he practically balances both, the benefits of having a career outside of acting, and ways on how to become an actor that don’t involve class. if you’re an actor who has a “day job” this episode is for you if you’re an actor who wants to leave their day job (hang on and listen!) this episode is for you if you’re a person who struggles w discipline and time management this episode is for youuuuu if you’re a newer actor and need advice on how to work on your craft practically outside of class, this episode is for you bryan's insta: https://www.instagram.com/bryanclscott/
00:00 bryan's introduction
00:38 theme song
00:58 bryan :)
01:10 irritating ice breakers
4:20 how bryan balances his career and his 9-5
8:18 how bryan started acting
10:30 how bryan self improves as an actor
14:00 how byran builds his career without getting complacent
16:56 how bryan manages his time
21:55 how bryan balances his ticks and staying in character
24:01 what bryan has learned from his 9-5 that help with acting
28:50 how bryan takes care of himself
34:06 bryan's advice to his younger self
35:46 bryan's advice for actors with a 9-5
37:45 fast frisky five
42:33 bryan's closing sentiments follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanactorpodcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1 youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==
