Natalee Linez is a California native who moved to Los Angeles at age 20 to pursue her dream of acting. Her hard work and dedication paid off when she landed her first role as a series regular in the hit series "Siren." Alongside her acting career, Natalee founded Magic Mornings, a mental health and well-being company focused on helping people improve their lives through positive habits and routines.
In this episode, she talks to Darren and Richard about her journey through 700 auditions (booking 14), the importance of finding the right representation, creating effective pitch emails, and how to present yourself professionally through headshots and demo reels. She shares candid insights about the current state of the industry, the reality of networking, and why loving the audition process is crucial for long-term success in acting. Natalee also discusses her morning routine methodology and how maintaining wellness practices has supported her career development.
Through personal stories and practical advice, this conversation offers valuable guidance for both new and established actors navigating the entertainment industry.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction & Early Career Journey
03:11 - The Reality of 300 Auditions Before First Booking
07:26 - Managing Audition Room Experiences
14:23 - Finding the Right Representation
19:30 - Headshots & Demo Reels: What Works
24:42 - The Truth About Industry Networking
28:15 - Magic Mornings: Creating a Wellness Routine
35:18 - Developing Your "Type" as an Actor
41:05 - How to Create an Effective Pitch Email
48:33 - Demo Reel Best Practices
54:16 - Vision Boards & Taking Action
58:27 - Current State of the Industry
01:04:09 - Final Advice: Love the Process
CONNECT WITH NATALEE LINEZ:
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7336169/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataleelinez/?hl=en
Watch Ground Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwEAoAmbe1I&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE:
Website: https://www.nataleelinez.com/
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