The Global Actor | Motivational Business Strategy for Actors + Multi-Hyphenate Creatives

Elise Arsenault
The Global Actor | Motivational Business Strategy for Actors + Multi-Hyphenate Creatives

Are you done with  Fear and Overwhelm running your acting career? If the answer is ‘YES’ then you’re in the right place. Welcome to The Global Actor Podcast! Every other week, join award-winning actor, coach and entrepreneur Elise Arsenault as she shares lessons learned, innovative conversations and offers fresh strategies to help you finally experience more freedom and flow in your creative business. How do I negotiate higher rates? Why might an actor consider adding Audiobook Narration to their career? How can I add a new creative stream without losing momentum in my acting career? Elise will explore answers to these questions and so much more So hit play and let’s get into it! Connect with Elise at www.theglobalactor.com + join the conversation happening on Instagram @theglobalactor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Turning Cancer Into Power w/ Krystal Hammond

    18 HR. AGO

    Turning Cancer Into Power w/ Krystal Hammond

    Ever felt like life was slipping away from you? This episode of The Global Actor Podcast we dive into the inspiring life of Krystal Hammond, a trailblazing non-binary queer creative, cancer survivor, and acclaimed audiobook narrator. From reflections on mortality to finding empowerment through storytelling, Krystal shares a journey marked by resilience, courage, humor, and an unyielding passion for creativity. Listen in as we discuss the topics of: 🔥 Embracing Mortality - Krystal's poignant reflections post-cancer 🔥 Finding Freedom and Success - Key insights into building a fulfilling creative career 🔥 Inspiring Projects - an inside look at "Shadow Hills Academy" and more We also explore transformational themes like ✅ Living Without Fear - Learn from Krystal's mantra of "YOLO and F' it" ✅ Prioritizing Well-Being - Shifting mantras from "muscle through" to the kinder "self-care". And ✅ Taking Risks - Embrace failure as part of the path to success Join us for a dose of profound inspiration and transformative wisdom. Ready to turn your challenges into power? Tune in and let Elise and Krystal inspire you to do it. Celebrate and subscribe at The Global Actor Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Audible, or Spotify for more stories that uplift and empower. Let's live fully and find our voice in every chapter of our lives. Links: krystalhammond.com TikTok: @KMHammon Shadow Hills Academy _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ We are just weeks away from the end of the year. Can you believe it? While you might want to push through the rest of the year without giving thought to the next 12 months, I implore you to pause. The new year is coming either way and, I PROMISE you, you’ll have a much smoother experience in your business if you put a PLAN in place. Which is why each year, I host the Dream Big, Plan Smart Challenge. This 5-day FREE Challenge is my holiday gift to you. Dream Big, Plan Smart meets you the creative where you’re at right now, no matter how this year went. When you take part in the Dream Big, Plan Smart Challenge, you’ll review your 2024, decide what you’re keep + letting go of so that you can practically plan with confidence AND curiosity. Whether you want to add a new income stream, book next-level jobs or DO LESS, this challenge will help you make 2025 your most actionable and abundant year yet! This challenge is FREE, so join us now at bit.ly/dreambigplansmart We begin on November 18th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
  2. The Secret to Good Sound

    OCT 23

    The Secret to Good Sound

    Welcome back to The Global Actor podcast w/ Elise Arsenault! Joining us today is producer, director, musician, and post production mastering engineer, Justin Mara. In this episode we’ll debunk some common myths about microphones, home studios, and digital audio workstations (DAWs) AND Justin's will make his case for why a quiet, non-reflective space is the secret to good sound. The tech side of the audiobook/vo industry can be a little like learning a new language for both newcomers and professionals. Justin gives practical advice for setting up a home studio on any budget, PLUS he shares what he considers the most valuable part of the transformative journey offered by our signature course [The Great Audiobook Adventure] designed to elevate both new and seasoned narrators alike. The answer may surprise you! Justin shares his exciting personal projects, including his band, "Survivors of the Kraken," and the parallels between teaching and sound engineering. Whether you're an aspiring narrator or a seasoned actor looking to enhance your audio skills, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Get ready to unlock the secrets to achieving stellar sound quality in your home studio. Let's get started! Links: Free Class Narrate your Way to Abundance, an introduction to the Great audiobook Adventure. It's the final time I'm offering this training in 2024. So if you've ever thought about getting into audiobooks NOW is the time. Head over to audiobookadventure.com/class to sign up and I'll see you in class See you there Justin's Links: Survivors Of The Kraken GEEKING OUT w/ Shades and Sketch @treecavestudio @sotkband Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  3. Are You Running A Viable Business?

    OCT 2

    Are You Running A Viable Business?

    How do you know if you’re running a viable creative business or funding an expensive hobby?  In this episode, we challenge the idea of ‘playing small’, explore some simply savvy metrics to identify where your business falls, and brainstorm some creative ideas to diversify your creative business revenue streams. Viable Businesses:  ✅ Have a Clear Mission and provides solutions ✅ Have a savings plan and financial support for unexpected events to manage risk. ✅  Are profitable to the point where they can pay their owners, invest in support and contractors as needed, and give the owner the ability to pay both personal and business taxes. Join us as we explore these and other ideas in this week’s episode of The Global Actor Podcast.  Want to engage with Elise and a community of other empowered Multi-hyphenate creatives? Join The Global Actor Celebration and Intention Event to celebrate what’s working in your creative career and set an intention for the next 30 days. It is scientifically proven that what you focus on grows. That’s why each month we gather together as an empowered community manifest more success. Join us for this month’s Celebration and Intention Event at bit.ly/GlobalActorCelebrations Other Resources mentioned in this episode: Playing Small The Actor’s Guide to Becoming a Booking Magnet By Christine Horn Profit First By Mike Michalowicz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  4. A Career That Exceeds Expectations w/ Angel Pean

    SEP 6

    A Career That Exceeds Expectations w/ Angel Pean

    Welcome to another empowering episode of The Global Actor podcast! Ready to meet my first guest?! Angel Pean is an alum of The Great Audiobook Adventure™ and her story of embracing change in pursuit of her creative dreams includes a move to a new city, reconnecting with her childhood love of reading AND creating new systems to support a career that now Exceeds her Expectations. Woot! Angel Pean is making waves in Atlanta's creative scene. Tune in as we explore the vital importance of rest for creatives, the journey of raising one's rates, and the fulfillment found in aligning projects with personal passions. From her NYC film and TV background to adding audiobook narration to her portfolio career, Angel shares candid reflections on overcoming imposter syndrome as well as her evolving role as a leader and mentor in the industry. With over 100 titles under her belt and an exciting catalogue that spans YA fiction, historical narratives, and dystopian Sci-Fi, Angel's story is one of unexpected yet fulfilling growth. Get ready for an inspiring discussion full of practical advice, personal insights, and a deep dive into the multi-hyphenate world of today's Global Actor. Get ready for a #VirgoSeason Special! Here are key moments in the discussion: 00:00 Moved to Atlanta, expanded career opportunities, success. 04:22 Unexpected journey led to realistic, audacious dreams. 08:20 Virgo tendencies, pressure, passion, growth, business shift. 13:12 Embracing technology to improve scheduling and organization.. 16:11 Embrace change, seek help, succeed as an artist 21:51 Acting business essential for creative success and growth. 24:27 Narrating journey from starting to current success. 28:51 Embracing natural ebbs in creative career cycles. 33:06 Weekend rest impacts creativity and productivity. 36:20 "American Queen" by Vanessa Miller, based on true story. 40:59 Discovering passion, aligning work with authenticity. 43:50 Challenges of leadership and multi-hyphenate roles discussed. 47:39 Passionate about sharing knowledge and coaching others. 50:53 Persist in the face of challenges and overwhelm. Want to learn more about Audiobook Narration? Or Narrating more consistently with Publishers? You’re invited to my free LIVE class I’m teaching September 17, 19 and 21st. It’s called NARRATE YOUR WAY TO ABUNDANCE and it’s the final timethis training will be offered LIVE in 2024. In this class I dive deep into why Audiobook Narration is THE perfect creative, flexible income stream to add to your portfolio Career and I’ll teach you 3 tools you need to start working with publishers. WORKING WITH PUBLISHERS is the key to sustainable success in audiobooks. So head on over to www.audiobookadventure.com/class to sign up and I’ll see you in CLASS! Angel’s Narration mentioned on the episode: American Queen by Vanessa Miller https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9780840708892-the-american-queen Those Beyond the Wall by Micaiah Johnson https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9780593823835-those-beyond-the-wall Stay up-to-date on what Angel’s up to next at:  www.angelpean.com —----------------- Thanks for listening! Please follow/subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and tune in for the next episode. And if you’d like to receive an email with insights about each podcast episode please sign up to receive email updates at: https://theglobalactor.com/podcast/#mailing-list Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr
  5. SEP 5

    Adding Audiobook Narration To Your Portfolio Career

    Let’s dive into a career pivot that had the greatest impact on my journey— discovering audiobook narration. If you find yourself hustling waiting tables, driving uber or working other non-creative jobs that suck your energy and leave you feeling exhausted… there is another way, and this episode is for YOU! We'll explore the powerful practice of checking in with yourself and your business, and discuss how moving into audiobook narration can provide both creative fulfillment and financial stability. I'll share my personal story of transitioning from theatre roles to becoming a sought-after audiobook narrator, highlighting actionable strategies that led me to book over 175 audiobooks.  You'll learn why audiobook narration leverages your acting skills, how it can position you as an industry leader without needing an agent, and why it's a brilliant way for union actors to reap SAG-AFTRA benefits.  Plus, discover how building repeatable systems in this niche can offer you the flexibility and independence to thrive.  If you’re ready to take the plunge into audiobook narration, you’re in for actionable insights and a special invitation to my free live class, "Narrate Your Way to Abundance." Let’s dive in! You’re invited to my free LIVE class I’m teaching September 17, 19 and 21st. It’s called NARRATE YOUR WAY TO ABUNDANCE and it’s the final timethis training will be offered LIVE in 2024. In this class I dive deep into why Audiobook Narration is THE perfect creative, flexible income stream to add to your portfolio Career and I’ll teach you 3 tools you need to start working with publishers. WORKING WITH PUBLISHERS is the key to sustainable success in audiobooks. So head on over to audiobookadventure.com/class to sign up and I’ll see you in CLASS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
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About

Are you done with  Fear and Overwhelm running your acting career? If the answer is ‘YES’ then you’re in the right place. Welcome to The Global Actor Podcast! Every other week, join award-winning actor, coach and entrepreneur Elise Arsenault as she shares lessons learned, innovative conversations and offers fresh strategies to help you finally experience more freedom and flow in your creative business. How do I negotiate higher rates? Why might an actor consider adding Audiobook Narration to their career? How can I add a new creative stream without losing momentum in my acting career? Elise will explore answers to these questions and so much more So hit play and let’s get into it! Connect with Elise at www.theglobalactor.com + join the conversation happening on Instagram @theglobalactor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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