Acting Business Boot Camp Podcast
1) Episode 365: How to Handle Difficult Family Members Over the Holidays
Family gatherings can be beautiful. They can also feel like emotional landmines, especially when you're an actor. One minute you're passing the mashed potatoes. The next you're answering a pointed que...Show More
2) Episode 364: Choice, Habit, Love: How Actors Build Real Momentum
Actors often wait for motivation. We hope a burst of inspiration will get us moving, keep us consistent, or push us to the next level. But real growth rarely starts with motivation. It starts with one...Show More
3) Episode 363: The Power of Slow as an Actor
Why Slow Is the New Secret Weapon for Actors The entertainment industry glorifies hustle. Fast auditions, faster turnarounds, constant pressure to keep up. But what if slowing down is the real secret ...Show More
4) Episode 362: Paywalls, Performances, and the Price of Transparency
The Irony of Paid Transparency I saw a post the other day that made me stop mid-scroll. An actor—let's call him Workshop Guy—was going viral for saying he was "tired of gatekeeping in the industry." H...Show More
5) Episode 361: Self Tapes That Book Part II
The Heart Behind a Great Self-Tape I'll be honest—I couldn't even remember how I start my podcast today. "Hello, I hope you had a great week?" That sounds right. Anyway, welcome back to Self-Tape...Show More
6) Episode 360: Self Tapes that Book Part 1
In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most important topics for any working actor today: self-tapes. They’re no longer an occasional request or a pandemic workaround. Self-tapes are the audition...Show More
7) Episode 359: Do Not Get Into Voiceover If Any of These 3 Areas Will Be Drained
Voiceover is a beautiful and rewarding field. But if you’re not protecting your energy, creativity, and finances, it will eat you alive before you ever find your footing. I’ve seen too many talented a...Show More
8) Episode 358: What’s a Motto With You?
In this episode, I talk about mottos. Those little slogans or mantras that can actually keep you going in a business that is often messy, unpredictable, and overwhelming. A motto is not just decoratio...Show More
9) Episode 356: The Importance of the Language of the Agents & the CD's
Why Learning the “Language” Matters Actors spend years honing their craft, but many miss one critical piece: learning how to communicate in the Language of the Agents and the Casting Directors. This i...Show More
10) Episode 355: Grounded and Realistic Character Building
Hey there, it’s Mandy Fisher. Welcome back to the Acting Business Boot Camp Podcast. I’ve been in the voiceover world for over 20 years, and if there’s one thing I repeat over and over, it’s this: all...Show More