What happens when you challenge the gatekeepers of your career?
On this episode of The Wealthy Actor Podcast, acclaimed actor, musician, and comedian Corey Landis pulls back the curtain on the opaque power structure of the casting world. Corey reveals the full, uncensored story of how he was kicked off the Actors Access platform—the single most important road to work—after daring to expose a loophole in their new user agreement.
You'll hear:
- The Showdown: An unfiltered breakdown of Corey’s surreal, 45-minute confrontation with Actors Access CEO Gary Marsh, detailing the ego and power dynamics that govern how actors are treated.
- The Blacklist Fear is Real: How one person's decision can isolate you from the entire job market, and why every actor needs to stop being afraid and start fighting back.
- The Unpaid Labor Trap: We kvetch (and commiserate) about the soul-crushing "busy work" of modern auditions—the endless self-tape protocols, the technical demands, and the frustrating reality that the pay is often less.
- The Mandatory New Skill Set: Why business and negotiation savvy are now non-negotiable for success, and how to start finding new revenue streams outside of traditional bookings.
- Survival and Longevity: Corey shares the surprising secret to enduring a seven-year dry spell without booking a job, and how he balanced a major music career (working with a legendary Beatles producer) to maintain his creative drive.
This episode is a must-listen for any actor ready to turn frustration into empowerment and take control of their career.
Follow and connect with Corey here:
IG: @coreyleelandis TikTok: @corey.landis4 Twitter: @coreylandis
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Ready to take your acting business to the next level? Join us live and be part of the conversation by registering here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__2beZZQQSF2JKjudxFmnYQ#/
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What happens when you challenge the gatekeepers of your career?
On this episode of The Wealthy Actor Podcast, acclaimed actor, musician, and comedian Corey Landis pulls back the curtain on the opaque power structure of the casting world. Corey reveals the full, uncensored story of how he was kicked off the Actors Access platform—the single most important road to work—after daring to expose a loophole in their new user agreement.
You'll hear:
- The Showdown: An unfiltered breakdown of Corey’s surreal, 45-minute confrontation with Actors Access CEO Gary Marsh, detailing the ego and power dynamics that govern how actors are treated.
- The Blacklist Fear is Real: How one person's decision can isolate you from the entire job market, and why every actor needs to stop being afraid and start fighting back.
- The Unpaid Labor Trap: We kvetch (and commiserate) about the soul-crushing "busy work" of modern auditions—the endless self-tape protocols, the technical demands, and the frustrating reality that the pay is often less.
- The Mandatory New Skill Set: Why business and negotiation savvy are now non-negotiable for success, and how to start finding new revenue streams outside of traditional bookings.
- Survival and Longevity: Corey shares the surprising secret to enduring a seven-year dry spell without booking a job, and how he balanced a major music career (working with a legendary Beatles producer) to maintain his creative drive.
This episode is a must-listen for any actor ready to turn frustration into empowerment and take control of their career.
Follow and connect with Corey here:
IG: @coreyleelandis TikTok: @corey.landis4 Twitter: @coreylandis
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Ready to take your acting business to the next level? Join us live and be part of the conversation by registering here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__2beZZQQSF2JKjudxFmnYQ#/
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Ep#18 Tehana Weeks: Acting with Purpose & Creating Your Own Path!
The Wealthy Actor Podcast
1 hour 1 minute 50 seconds
3 months ago
Ep#18 Tehana Weeks: Acting with Purpose & Creating Your Own Path!
Ready to ignite your passion and redefine your acting journey? Join us for a real conversation with the incredible Tehana Weeks – an actor, filmmaker, theater maker, and social impact advocate who’s changing the game!
Tehana, a Carnegie Mellon grad and Second City Hollywood ensemble member, delves deep into what it truly means to act with purpose and authenticity. She challenges us to ask: "Why are you doing this?" and empowers actors to embrace their unique voice to tell stories that matter.
Discover why you don't need to wait for permission to create the roles and narratives you crave. Tehana shares her powerful insights on being a "change-maker", building supportive communities like "The Culture Factory," and turning every "no" into a redirection towards your true path. Learn how to stay curious, find joy in the non-linear journey, and always bring your full, human self into the room.
This episode is a must-listen for actors ready to step into their power, create their own opportunities, and make a real impact through their art!
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Ready to take your acting business to the next level? Join us live and be part of the conversation by registering here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__2beZZQQSF2JKjudxFmnYQ
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The Wealthy Actor Podcast
What happens when you challenge the gatekeepers of your career?
On this episode of The Wealthy Actor Podcast, acclaimed actor, musician, and comedian Corey Landis pulls back the curtain on the opaque power structure of the casting world. Corey reveals the full, uncensored story of how he was kicked off the Actors Access platform—the single most important road to work—after daring to expose a loophole in their new user agreement.
You'll hear:
- The Showdown: An unfiltered breakdown of Corey’s surreal, 45-minute confrontation with Actors Access CEO Gary Marsh, detailing the ego and power dynamics that govern how actors are treated.
- The Blacklist Fear is Real: How one person's decision can isolate you from the entire job market, and why every actor needs to stop being afraid and start fighting back.
- The Unpaid Labor Trap: We kvetch (and commiserate) about the soul-crushing "busy work" of modern auditions—the endless self-tape protocols, the technical demands, and the frustrating reality that the pay is often less.
- The Mandatory New Skill Set: Why business and negotiation savvy are now non-negotiable for success, and how to start finding new revenue streams outside of traditional bookings.
- Survival and Longevity: Corey shares the surprising secret to enduring a seven-year dry spell without booking a job, and how he balanced a major music career (working with a legendary Beatles producer) to maintain his creative drive.
This episode is a must-listen for any actor ready to turn frustration into empowerment and take control of their career.
Follow and connect with Corey here:
IG: @coreyleelandis TikTok: @corey.landis4 Twitter: @coreylandis
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Ready to take your acting business to the next level? Join us live and be part of the conversation by registering here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__2beZZQQSF2JKjudxFmnYQ#/
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