Actor Problems

Tony Rossi
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Actor Problems

You're an actor because you love it. Because it's fun! Because you can't *not* do it. But have you ever wondered why we're so damn stressed? My name is Tony Rossi. I'm a mindset coach and guest expert for Backstage, helping actors see things differently with the things that make them stressed and overwhelmed so that you can focus on what matters. Actor Problems is a self care podcast for actors that does just that. And remember - we can be messy, actors, and still get the things we want. #notperfect Let's go get 'em, actors.

  1. MAR 7

    it's my birthday & i'm NOT where i thought i'd be by now...(SEASON FINALE)

    So I'm 36.  Here's what I haven't done so far... Booked a co-star  Gotten my EMC card Been in a long term relationship  Moved out of my studio apartment that I've lived in for 9 years ...and I currently don't have theatrical reps.  AND - all of this lacks context... Today in our season finale, we're gonna discuss how to calm that negative chatter telling us we should be "further" by now, plus how to add context if/when that chatter comes up.    Links referenced.. My money coach - www.katychenmazzara.com    Let's stay connected!  MY WEBSITE: www.tonyrossicoaching.com  INSTAGRAM: www.instagram/com/tony.rossi  FREE SELF-CARE NEWSLETTER: www.tonyrossicoaching.com/stress  FREE SELF-CARE FB GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/actorproblems    Wanna work together?  Check out www.tonyrossicoaching.com/workwithtony  OR click here to book a free call with me (as spots are available) - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/free-call

    18 min

  2. FEB 29

    You're doing branding wrong & auditioning for the "I'm not right for this" role - with Jodie Bentley

    Today’s special guest is actor and coach Jodie Bentley    Jodie Bentley is an LA-based actor, audiobook narrator, and career coach for actors. A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Acting, she’s worked for Netflix, Hulu, ABC, CBS, Apple TV and many more. Since 2008, she’s been educating and helping actors to get the careers they want without wasting any more time and money! She’s taught workshops at SAG-AFTRA, Actors Equity, Comicon, and over 50+ universities and training programs. With her signature programs, The Actor’s Think Tank and Dare to be Unstoppable, Jodie’s students have gone on to perform on Broadway, star in films, recur in TV, book commercials & VO spots, land agents & managers, and live abundant, joyful and creative lives. Jodie is also the founder of  The Actor’s Office, an all-in-one management tool for actors to track auditions and build relationships.   Jodie was named one of the Top 20 Coaches in Los Angeles in Influence Digest for 2022.    In this episode, we discuss….   How to know when it’s time to switch markets and make a move  Recognizing when our work feels like a “should” or a “have to”  Identifying what kind of lifestyle you want outside of your acting career  How she started career coaching because of her own career struggles  Dealing with identity conflicts when you start to make money outside of acting… Why Jodie thinks most people talk about branding wrong  How branding goes beyond just roles and ties into our identity  What to do when you get an audition for a role that doesn’t fit with with your brand  The good news about casting you calling you in for roles that don’t seem like a good fit… How the strike took a toll on her and what it did to her mental health  Stay connected with Jodie!    Social Media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/actorinsider/  FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theactorsworkspace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JodieBentleyOfficial     Wanna work together?  Check out www.tonyrossicoaching.com/workwithtony  OR click here to book a free call with me (as spots are available) - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/free-call Websites: https://www.actor-insider.com/  https://jodiebentley.com/ Products: The Actor’s Think Tank The Actor’s Office The Actor’s Branding System Dare to be Unstoppable

    51 min

  3. FEB 22

    Getting Uncomfortable + Why You Won't Actually Get Blacklisted - with Dana N Anderson

    Today’s guest is actor, TedX speaker, and multi-hyphenate Dana N. Anderson.  Dana is a sometimes Chicago-sometimes Phoenix-based, globally minded multi-hyphenate with boundless talent. A performer and creator whose work spans on-camera, stage, voiceover and music, she’s appeared in major network shows and commercials. Add Emmy® Award winner to her titles: she co-directed “The Lost Story of Emmett Till: Trial in the Delta,” earning a 2022 statuette for Outstanding Achievement for Human Interest - Long Form Content. Also in 2022, she made her TEDx speaker debut, delivering an inspiring message of diversity, equity and inclusion: “A More Equitable and Inclusive Society Begins with YOU.” Dana is passionate about her advocacy platform as it sparks dialogue and raises the voices of her community.   There isn’t a single area of creativity which Dana hasn’t explored–she even wrote a book of poetry and recorded its spoken word companion album in the peak of the pandemic. All while single parenting and driving media strategy for Fortune 500 brands at her multicultural media relations agency, Concrete Runway. She’s as real and colorful as the stories she tells. It’s in her DNA. Connect with her at DanaNAnderson.com.   Stay connected with Dana!  https://www.danananderson.com/   Links referenced:  Dana's TedX Talk  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JjmLEk0AXs  Voice Over Vibes podcst - https://www.instagram.com/p/C2tHYeiOqFw/    Let's stay connected!  MY WEBSITE: www.tonyrossicoaching.com  INSTAGRAM: www.instagram/com/tony.rossi  FREE SELF-CARE NEWSLETTER: www.tonyrossicoaching.com/stress  FREE SELF-CARE FB GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/actorproblems    Wanna work together?  Check out www.tonyrossicoaching.com/workwithtony  OR click here to book a free call with me (as spots are available) - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/free-call

    57 min

  4. FEB 15

    i lied & how actors can get better results

    ....I lied about something last week. (Kind of.) I'll share why, plus one super important way we can all learn from those who are getting better results in their careers.  I'll tie in a strategy that I find super helpful towards getting those results too ;)    Let's stay connected!  MY WEBSITE: www.tonyrossicoaching.com  INSTAGRAM: www.instagram/com/tony.rossi  FREE SELF-CARE NEWSLETTER: www.tonyrossicoaching.com/stress  FREE SELF-CARE FB GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/actorproblems    Wanna work together?  Check out www.tonyrossicoaching.com/workwithtony  OR click here to book a free call with me (as spots are available) - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/free-call

    12 min

  5. FEB 8

    what to do when your confidence sucks

    Has you confidence taken a hit?  When we don't feel confident, we're going to do less.  When we do less, we get less.  (So like, less acting opportunities....less money....you get it)  This week we're talking all about confidence.... Why it matters  The number one thing we can do to start to feel more confident  An example of how to be confident in front of casting directors  The opportunities we miss out on when we lack confidence How to be intentional and consume specific content based on our area of improvement  ....and more.    Let's stay connected!  MY WEBSITE: www.tonyrossicoaching.com  INSTAGRAM: www.instagram/com/tony.rossi  FREE SELF-CARE NEWSLETTER: www.tonyrossicoaching.com/stress  FREE SELF-CARE FB GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/actorproblems    Wanna work together?  Check out www.tonyrossicoaching.com/workwithtony  OR click here to book a free call with me (as spots are available) - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/free-call

    26 min

  6. FEB 1

    3 quick tips for the next time you're stressed AF

    Keeping it short and sweet today!  Here are 3 quick tips you can easily implement the next time you're feeling stressed AF.    Let's stay connected!  MY WEBSITE: www.tonyrossicoaching.com  INSTAGRAM: www.instagram/com/tony.rossi  FREE SELF-CARE NEWSLETTER: www.tonyrossicoaching.com/stress  FREE SELF-CARE FB GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/actorproblems    Wanna work together?  Check out www.tonyrossicoaching.com/workwithtony  OR click here to book a free call with me (as spots are available) - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/free-call

    9 min

  7. JAN 25

    Former talent agent shares why talent isn't everything - with Michael McCracken

    Hear some actor industry info from former talent agent, actor, and found of Vagabond School of the Arts - Michael McCracken,  Michael has been in the professional entertainment industry for over 20 years. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of Vagabond School of the Arts. Before founding Vagabond School he was a tv/film, commercial and theatrical talent agent (Grossman & Jack Talent, Shirley Hamilton Talent) here in Chicago. As a teacher and coach, he brings his experience as a freelance casting session director (Simon Casting, The Cast Station), SAG-AFTRA Actor (Chicago MED, Hyundai, Lunchables), improviser and musician. He has worked with thousands of actors at Vagabond School, using technique and business knowledge to push their careers forward. In this episode, you'll hear.... Michael’s story of leaving his job as an agent and starting an acting school  What makes Chicago such a special market for actors  The challenge most actors face coming out of college and entering the industry  What Michael wasn’t passionate about when working as an agent (and what he was)  Factors that go into casting outside of talent  The big component Michael includes in his actor’s curriculum that often gets overlooked in class  Being weary of all the differing opinions on the industry  Why the loudest voices are not necessarily the majority  How actors don’t always know what’s going on with the business side of acting  Two factors that make a headshot stand out   Stay connected with Michael and Vagbond School!  Instagram: @michaelmmccracken @vagabondschool @vagabondschoolwest Facebook: @vagabondschool @vagabondschoolwest Vagabond School: www.vagabondschool.com  Let's stay connected!  MY WEBSITE: www.tonyrossicoaching.com  INSTAGRAM: www.instagram/com/tony.rossi  FREE SELF-CARE NEWSLETTER: www.tonyrossicoaching.com/stress  FREE SELF-CARE FB GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/actorproblems    Wanna work together?  Check out www.tonyrossicoaching.com/workwithtony  OR click here to book a free call with me (as spots are available) - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/free-call

    1h 6m

  8. JAN 18

    Laughter, Cancelled Shows, & Watching Friends Get Famous - with Antoine McKay

    Today we're joined by Antoine McKay.  Antoine McKay is an actor, educator, and father from Detroit, MI. After performing on both the Detroit and Second City Mainstages, he’s gone on to have a career working on shows including Empire, Southside, Sense8, Patriot, Sports Action Team, and Prison Break. He is best known for his roles as 'Bunkie' in the hit TV primetime drama Empire and 'Uncle Spike' in South Side, and has performed alongside stars including Keegan-Michael Key (which we talk about!)    In this episode, we discuss..... What initally helped his career get started to eventually which led to recurring on TV shows Stories of auditioning with Andy Sandberg and Kristen Wig  His thoughts on comparison after watching so many of his peers become famouns The benefits of being happier for others Why he’s content not winning an Oscar  His experience working on Southside with Dialo Riddle and Bashir Salahuddin His mourning process after he’s learned when his TV shows have gotten canceled.  The importance of replenishing ourselves (& how his teaching sometimes gets in the way!)    Follow Antoine!  Instagram: @mrantoinemckay IMDB     Let's stay connected!    MY WEBSITE: www.tonyrossicoaching.com  INSTAGRAM: www.instagram/com/tony.rossi  FREE SELF-CARE NEWSLETTER: www.tonyrossicoaching.com/stress  FREE SELF-CARE FB GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/actorproblems    Wanna work together?  Check out www.tonyrossicoaching.com/workwithtony  OR click here to book a free call with me (as spots are available) - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/free-call

    49 min
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You're an actor because you love it. Because it's fun! Because you can't *not* do it. But have you ever wondered why we're so damn stressed? My name is Tony Rossi. I'm a mindset coach and guest expert for Backstage, helping actors see things differently with the things that make them stressed and overwhelmed so that you can focus on what matters. Actor Problems is a self care podcast for actors that does just that. And remember - we can be messy, actors, and still get the things we want. #notperfect Let's go get 'em, actors.

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  • Creator
    Tony Rossi
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    99
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    Actor Problems

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