The New Players: My Booking Story

Episode 18: Samantha Cochrane on Booking The Cure, Staying Curious, and Having Fun

Samantha Cochrane joins My Booking Story to talk about booking The Cure and Perfect Girl, transitioning from dance into acting, and how learning new things helps her stay fresh as an artist. We also discuss women supporting women, creative growth, and trusting the evolution of your career. #MyBookingStory #SamanthaCochrane #TheCure #PerfectGirl #ActorPodcast #ActingPodcast #ActorInterview #WomenInFilm #WomenSupportingWomen #DanceToActing #ActingCareer #CreativeGrowth #StayingCurious #ArtistLife #TheNewPlayers

Episode 18: Samantha Cochrane on Booking The Cure, Staying Curious, and Having Fun

Samantha Cochrane joins My Booking Story to talk about booking The Cure and Perfect Girl, transitioning from dance into acting, and how learning new things helps her stay fresh as an artist. We also discuss women supporting women, creative growth, and trusting the evolution of your career. #MyBookingStory #SamanthaCochrane #TheCure #PerfectGirl #ActorPodcast #ActingPodcast #ActorInterview #WomenInFilm #WomenSupportingWomen #DanceToActing #ActingCareer #CreativeGrowth #StayingCurious #ArtistLife #TheNewPlayers

Episode 17: Cassandra Potenza On Booking Clown in a Cornfield, Staying Sharp, and Loving the Craft

In this episode of My Booking Story, actor Cassandra Potenza joins us to talk about her journey booking Clown in a Cornfield, the importance of remembering what made you fall in love with acting in the first place, and how she continues to stay sharp between roles. Cassandra shares insight into the mindset, preparation, and creative discipline that help her keep growing as an actor — even in the quieter seasons. This conversation is a reminder that building a lasting career isn’t just about the bookings; it’s about staying connected to the craft, trusting the process, and finding joy in the work along the way.

Episode 16: Sam Brooks on Booking a Role by Faking a Twin, and Why Creativity Beats Everything

In this episode, Sam Brooks shares how he booked a role by taping himself as his own twin—and why creativity is one of the most powerful tools an actor can use. We also talk about how he got the acting bug, the realities of building a career, and the mindset shifts that help actors stand out. If you’re an actor (or creative) looking for a fresh perspective on booking work, this episode is for you. #ActingPodcast #ActorsLife #AuditionTips #SelfTape #CreativeCareer #FilmIndustry #ActingJourney #MyBookingStory #ActorMindset #Hollywood

Jewel Staite on Booking Family Law, the Long Wait, and Why Actors Shouldn’t Quit

In this episode, we sit down with the incredibly talented Jewel Staite for a candid and deeply honest conversation about the realities of building a lasting career in this industry. Best known for her work on Firefly and Family Law, Jewel shares the behind-the-scenes story of booking Family Law—and the emotional toll of waiting months to find out if she got the role. What seemed like a promising opportunity turned into a long stretch of uncertainty, highlighting just how unpredictable this business can be. We talk about the highs that feel life-changing and the lows that can make you question everything. Jewel opens up about navigating that roller coaster, staying grounded through the unknown, and what it really takes to keep going when the outcome is out of your control. This episode is a reminder that resilience isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the foundation of a sustainable career. If you’ve ever felt discouraged, stuck in the waiting, or unsure if it’s all worth it, this conversation will meet you there and push you forward. Because sometimes, the only thing standing between you and the next breakthrough… is not giving up. acting, actor podcast, film industry, audition stories, career resilience, hollywood actors, tv acting, Jewel Staite interview, Family Law series, actor mindset, creative careers