Brian Breaks Character Brian Patacca

On this episode of Brian Breaks Character, I sat down with the powers that be from Casting Networks (again!), Katie O'Connor, Enterprise Sales Manager (West Coast) 🌴 and Jason Teresi, Client Success Manager 💫. They join me to give the inside scoop on all the exciting developments since the Casting Networks overhaul three years ago, and trust me, they do not disappoint. 🙌
👉 Casting Networks is a staple in this industry and they work hard over there to continuously improve the experience for both actors and casting directors.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
🌍 Global Expansion: Casting Networks is working to establish itself as a global platform. 
📸 Headshot Tips: Ever wondered how many headshots you should have on your profile? Katie and Jason share valuable insights to help you present your best self on your casting profile.
🚫 Avoid This Common Mistake: Find out the biggest mistake actors make on their profiles and why it's crucial to keep your profile updated and fully filled out.
This episode is packed with Casting Networks tips TO MAKE YOUR PROFILE MO’ BETTA.

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In this episode, we've got a surprise for all you actors out there! Spotlight’s Customer Success Manager, David Flynn, joins me to reveal why every actor who wants to work in the UK and beyond (no matter where you're from) should be on this global casting platform.
Here are three key takeaways:
🌎 Global Opportunity - Spotlight's reach is massive with 80,000 active performers registered on the platform plus over 2,000 agencies and pretty much every casting director you can name are active on the site. 
⭐️ Profile Perfection - David walks us through the art of crafting your profile, from highlighting your skills to maximizing searchability and how to put your best foot forward when submitting for roles.
🎭 David's Journey - As a former actor on London's West End and a music industry insider, David brings a wealth of experience and energy to the table.
Wanna learn more about how to get more auditions? 
Join me for GIMME GIMME MORE AUDITIONS 🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏽🙋🏻‍♂️
A Proven 3-Part Framework to Get More Auditions for Worthwhile, Paid Projects 
Snag your spot 👉 https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/
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🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ Run, Don't Walk to Get the Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode: https://actorsurvivalguide.com 
This is Part Two of the Actor Survival Guide. 🎭
Look, we've been living through two strikes! 💥💥 And right now it might not even feel like you're in your acting career because what does an acting career even look like at this point? 🤔
So, I reached out to the crème de la crème of coaches for actors – the über-experts who wholeheartedly devote themselves to your fulfillment & success in this wild career – and asked them:
What is a strategy actors can apply when things are just slow? 
ALLLLLLL TWELVE OF THEM showed up for this very special pop-up Brian Breaks Character Podcast 2-Part Episode: The Actor Survival Guide to 2023… And Volume 4 of this guide was born! 🌟
And.. You know I love an actionable strategy, whether that's something you do with your hands or your mindset, so this guide is full of measurable steps to supercharge your acting career and shake off that strike funk. 💪
On this episode you'll hear from Sam Valentine, Anthony Meindl, Jo Kelly, Shannon Bills, Elise Arsenault, DaJuan Johnson & Me!
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🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ Run, Don’t Walk To Get the Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode: https://actorsurvivalguide.com
This is Part One of the Actor Survival Guide.
Whenever the bizniz feels S L O W 🐢 ...
...my thoughts start to get W E I R D. 
I'm not gonna give a lot of airtime to my trash thoughts cuz I'm gonna guess you know them intimately (E.g., Should I still be doing this, Does anyone care, Why am I banging my head against the wall, etc.).
Wallowing in weirdness won't get us anywhere, so I reached out for help from TWELVE (yup, 12) of the best acting bizniz coaches on the planet ...oh yeah, and me which makes it a baker's dozen! 
I asked these rockstar coaches to answer one question: What is a strategy actors can apply when things are just slow?
ALLLLLLL TWELVE OF THEM showed up for this very special pop-up Brian Breaks Character Podcast 2-Part Episode: The Actor Survival Guide to 2023… And Volume 4 of this guide was born! 💥
What's in it for you? 🤔
💪 Actionable Strategies - Measurable steps to supercharge your acting career & shake off that strike funk
📚 13 Mini Masterclasses - We want you to be able to put these strategies into action when you need them so we've broken up this hot advice into 2 episodes that are like having 13 easy-to-digest mini-masterclasses right in your ears. 
📝 Ready-To-Go Action Guide - We already taken notes for you in this quick (& ADORABLE) download. We collected these coach-approved strategies in one place – just head over to ActorSurvivalGuide.com
🏹 Your Career's Secret Weapon - These strategies will help you navigate the ups & downs of the acting bizniz 👈 and these apply to you whether you're reaching for your first co-star, moving from regional to Broadway, or on track for your 15th Series Regular!
On this episode you'll hear from Christine Horn, Jodie Bentley, Emily Grace, Moniqua Plante, Tony Rossi, & Sarah Gaboury. 
Let's ride the acting roller coaster with joy instead of fear! 🎢  Hands up! 🙌
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We’ve got something special for you in this pop-up episode of Brian Breaks Character. You know, I couldn't stay silent with the strikes that are still going on. 👉 On today’s episode, we dive into the state of the business and the creatives inside of the strike. And… the truth that cannot be denied regardless of what's going on in the business - You were born to do this. 💪
Plus, I'm thrilled to introduce my new Make Lemonade program – devoted to actors who want a healthy dose of focus, less toxic-positivity, and MORE JOY in their lives & careers. 🍋
Life's thrown us some curveballs lately, but guess what? We're turning lemons into lemonade with this exciting membership program. Feeling stuck creatively? We've got your back. Craving that artistic community? Get ready for virtual hangouts and bonus Zoom Calls that'll reignite your passion. 🌟🎭
Oh, and about the podcast – we're taking a break until 2024 so I can focus on Make Lemonade. But remember, your creative journey is worth it. Stay inspired, take care, and let's make some lemonade together. See you in 2024! 🎉
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🏳️‍🌈 This is the fourth and final episode of our LGBTQ+ Podcast Series. All this month, we've been elevating and uplifting the voices of LGBTQ+ podcasts and content creators. 🎧🎥
Today, we are happy to highlight LGBTQ&A podcast. LGBTQ&A has been featured in The New York Times, MSNBC, and was nominated for Outstanding Podcast at the 2023 GLAAD Media Awards. 🙌 Jeffrey Masters is the host and creator of LGBTQ&A. He's also the former Director of Podcasts at The Advocate and he is currently the Senior Producer of the New Yorker Radio Hour. 😲
Jeffrey's guest on this particular episode is none other than the queer icon, Janelle Monáe. 🤩 
Now, I know if you listen to this podcast that you have a passion in your heart 💗 and that passion extends to helping make the world a better place. And, Janelle Monáe puts those words into action in this episode. Janelle talks about their journey to becoming a queer icon, new album, and debut book, The Memory Librarian.
And… Just a quick reminder 👉 Brian Breaks Character is on vacation for June and July 🏝😎, but we will be back to you in August with season 3️⃣. Can't wait to see you then! 🎉
Check out these episodes while we're away: 
#124 Breaking Down The Writers’ Strike: A Candid Conversation with Golden Globe & Emmy Award-Winner Michael Sucsy, Creator & Director of HBO’s Grey Gardens
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/124-breaking-down-the-writers-strike-a/id1570747490?i=1000615267288
#26 ‘Book the Room’ from Your Living Room with Christine Horn
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/26-book-the-room-from-your-living-room-with-christine-horn/id1570747490?i=1000532369203
#61 Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life with author Francesc Miralles
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/61-ikigai-the-japanese-secret-to-a-long-and/id1570747490?i=1000551985538
 
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