Are you giving away your power?Sometimes it just feels most comfortable to go with the flow and not rock the boat. But, let’s be honest for a hot sec: giving up your power is uncomfortable, too, and can have negative consequences. By power, we're not talking brute strength , we mean holding to your … [Read more...]

What Tom Hanks Taught Me About Baseball and ActingTom Hanks famously said in A League of Their Own, “It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great.”Even though Coach Jimmy Dugan from the movie was talking about baseball, Career ACTivate‘s Coach … [Read more...]

Are You Interested or Interesting?Producer Jimmy Nguyen dropped in for a Q&A with our Elite Clients to talk about the difference between being interested and interesting. His insight just might be a big wake up call. You’ll also learn: What one thing actors do that drives casting … [Read more...]

The Self-Tape That Got Her Booked as the LEAD on a TV ProjectWhat does it take to book a lead on TV?  I’ll show you…Elite Client Melina’s audition tape helped her book the lead of a TV movie (this was her first TV role too!).  You can watch the tape below.This was one of the various … [Read more...]

The Danger of Saying YES to Every JobLike most actors, you’re probably self-submitting to every job you’re right for. And why not? Work begets work. After all, at the end of the day all you really want is to act!As you continue building your professional reputation, you probably never see a time … [Read more...]