Why you’re not *yet* where you wanna be in your #ActorsLife (+ how to remedy that, fast)

WHEN LIFE BREAKS US WE BECOME MUSIC with ARI HONARVAR

Are you perpetuating cycles of fear, division and violence in YourSelf or are you becoming Music in the Pursuit of Social justice? Are you becoming an Axe or Music?   Award-winning Author, Writer, Activist & Artist Ari Honarvar bypasses your analytical mind and goes straight to your heart in this penetrative, joyous and restorative exchange. If you want to make the world a better place (but find that too lofty of a concept), feel compelled to explore a new art-form (even if you aren’t trained in it), want to support the largest women-led revolution in modern history and heal from trauma in community joyfully, this episode is for you.    Ari Honarvar is the founder of Rumi with a View [https://www.rumiwithaview.com/], dedicated to building music and poetry bridges across war-torn borders. She conducts Resilience through Joy [https://rumiwithaview.com/shop/] workshops for refugee shelters and other organizations on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. An award-winning writer-translator, her work has been featured in The Guardian, Washington Post, New York Times, and elsewhere. She is the author of Rumi's Gift Oracle Cards [https://rumiwithaview.com/rumis-gift/], bridging elements of the Western Tarot and the ancient art of Persian poetry divination. Her novel, A Girl Called Rumi [https://rumiwithaview.com/novel-a-girl-called-rumi/] weaves a tale of immigration, redemption, and the power of storytelling and is based on Ari's experience growing up in post-revolution Iran.   You will learn:   * How Ari could recite the great Persian Poets before they could read or write (not only unique to Ari, but many people of Iran) * The 15 year magical artistic process of bringing their award-winning novel to life (+ the the cosmic guidance they received in the process) * How Ari studied molecular biology, worked in cancer research & biotech firms (she was never a trained writer) * How Ari understood in childhood there was something available to them at all times even during terror-filled nights (+ their pursuit of cultivating that sanctuary within themselves ever since) * When Ari had to put poetry on the backburner in order to survive & assimilate as a teenager (+ the way in which poetry came back to them) * The conception of her work ‘Drop Poems not Bombs’ (alongside world-class musicians)  * Resilience Through Joy: Ari’s workshops with refugees around the world (+ the transformations that take place) * Tangible ways to support Iranian protesters in their quest for freedom (+ the intersectionality of social justice) * How we all have internalized ‘morality police’ (even in the US) * Ari’s quest for reparative re-humanization, restorative justice & healing (while doing it joyfully!) * How so much of our work as People & Artists is Inner Work (+ body budgets & how to replenish your sacred self) * Global day of DANCE FOR FREEDOM : let your body be the bodies of those who are not allowed to dance (just as your voice amplifies their voices) * Ari’s upcoming TED Talk in 2023!      And SO much more. Be sure to take a screenshot of this episode and tag Ari & me in your IG stories @rumiwithaview [https://www.instagram.com/rumiwithaview/] + @serabanda [https://www.instagram.com/serabanda/?hl=en] + @actortoartist [https://www.instagram.com/actortoartist/?hl=en] to share your radical discoveries and takeaways!   :: Ways you can connect with Ari TODAY ::   Ari on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rumiwithaview/] Ari on Twitter [https://twitter.com/rumiwithview] Ari on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@rumiwithaview] Ari on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/RumiWithView/] Ari’s Website : Rumi With A View [https://rumiwithaview.com/]   ACTOR to ARTIST on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ5IgjtL915xFNSHD6cmLiA] Join the International Ensemble on IG: @actortoartist [https://www.instagram.com/actortoartist/?hl=en]   Haven’t left a review yet? If you’ve had an artistic ah-ha or breakthrough from the show, all you need to do is head to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-actors-wish/id1534942951 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-actors-wish/id1534942951]  to share some love! Before you submit the review, be sure to take a screenshot and send it over to impulse@actortoartist.com to receive my Free Creative Child Meditation, as a thank you for spending your time with me and sharing it with the partners you care most about.

BEYOND the FRAME with CARL KENNEDY

At times, words may fail you, but your intention won’t. Carl Kennedy is the medicine, marvel & mastery your Actor & Humxn so desperately need right now. Grab a journal, a pen & set some precious time aside for YourSelf & Your Artist. Cuz if you’re not currently having fun in your #actorslife, that’s a problem!   If you’re concerned about what others think of you, freeze up in auditions or callbacks, forgot who the F you are (+ fully owning & expressing YourSelf), feel discomfort in your next growth-edge or have lost faith and need to give your Artist & Humxn some Cosmic & Creative TLC, this prolific stream-of-consciousness episode will keep you on the edge of your earbuds!    As Carl says, “Chicken soup for the soul. Auditions come and go, but you always have to live with you, so let’s make sure that’s taken care of - let’s feed the spirit, then we can get to acting.”   Carl is best known for his Guest Star recurring role as Officer Gordon on Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots (OWN). His recent TV credits include: The Summer I Turned Pretty (Amazon), A Friend of the Family (Peacock), MIKE (Hulu), and Dynasty (CW). Before his break into TV, Carl flourished on the International stage. His performances as Lucius Jenkins in Jesus Hopped the A Train and John in The Whipping Man earned him "Best Actor" nominations at the Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards held in Vancouver, British Columbia (2010-11, 2014-15 respectively). Carl holds an MFA in Acting from the University of Washington-Seattle and has been seen on regional stages from Portland, OR to Halifax, NS.   Carl is here to remind you of who you are, how powerful you are. When you’re ready to receive, it will be given. You will learn:   * Why the story has to be more important than the words (theatre thiiiing) * Performer concerns vs. Character concerns (+ why it’s vital you know & execute the difference) * #1 rule of performing (+ the generative concept of ‘yes, and…’) * Why there’s no shame in failing (+ tips to get back UP) * How you *truly* impress a Casting Director (it’s not what you think) * Why Carl doesn’t do ‘like’ (+ more effective questions to ask YourSelf) * How to raise the temperature in any room (& lift the caliber of those around you: actors are GIVERS!!) * Why every TV & film actor has to do at least one play (+ falling forward with your intention onstage) * Why delaying your gratitude is the hardest thing you will ever do (it’s not about earning anything, it’s about being prepared for your moment) * Why Carl runs towards the things in a script that he doesn’t know (whereas most want to polish what they’re already good at) * Why you need to practice like you intend to perform (+ how to take up space) * What Carl does when the bookings are few & far between (better than a vision board!) * Why there’s no right or wrong, there’s only rehearsal and the answer is exploration (I warned you in advance: grab a journal + pen!)   And so much more!! Seriously.    Be sure to take a screenshot of this episode and tag Carl & me in your IG stories @carl_kennedy_actor [https://www.instagram.com/carl_kennedy_actor/] + @serabanda [https://www.instagram.com/serabanda/?hl=en] + @actortoartist [https://www.instagram.com/actortoartist/?hl=en] to share your radical discoveries and takeaways!   :: Ways you can connect with Carl TODAY ::   CARL on IG [https://www.instagram.com/carl_kennedy_actor/] Carl on IMDb [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7269853/]   ACTOR to ARTIST on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ5IgjtL915xFNSHD6cmLiA] Join the International Ensemble on IG: @actortoartist [https://www.instagram.com/actortoartist/?hl=en]   Haven’t left a review yet? If you’ve had an artistic ah-ha or breakthrough from the show, all you need to do is head to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-actors-wish/id1534942951 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-actors-wish/id1534942951]  to share some love! Before you submit the review, be sure to take a screenshot and send it over to impulse@actortoartist.com to receive my Free Creative Child Meditation, as a thank you for spending your time with me and sharing it with the partners you care most about.   Your use of the content on this site, content from our podcast The Actor’s Wish, content on our social media, content from our email list as well as your participation in an EFT Tapping group or personal experience is at your own risk. Actor to Artist does not guarantee any results from using this content or participating in an EFT Tapping experience and is for educational and informational purposes only. It is your responsibility to do your own research, consult, and obtain a professional for your medical, psychological, legal, financial, health or other help that you may need for your situation. We cannot promise any specific benefits that you will experience from using our services.

What If You Fly? VOICE ACTING MASTERY with ELLA LYNCH

One could look at Ella Lynch and deem she has the *perfect* #narratorslife: a home with her beautiful family in quaint Exeter, England, taking morning strolls with her dog Pippin through the countryside, scootering around town while getting Voice Acting Tips from Distinguished British Narrators in pubs, while dipping into her Sound Booth to Record (over 90!) Award-winning & Best-selling Books from Publishers and Independent Authors around the globe.  To get here, Ella had to overcome some deep places within herself, her mind and her past to bring her Actors Wish to life. Her journey is not ordinary, but extraordinary, and uniquely her own. Ella gives you the strength, tools and vision to craft your dreamiest #actorslife from nothing into something Magnificent, True & Radically YOU.    A lil' bit about Ella: Passionate, authentic and versatile Earphones Award-winning British female narrator; Ella Lynch works from her professional home vocal booth studio in Exeter, England. Ella is an Equity card holder and a member of the Audio Publishers Association (APA), Professional Audiobook Narrators Association (PANA) and Audiobook Creators Alliance UK (ACA UK).    With over 80 titles across multiple genres; Ella’s clients include Penguin Random House Audio, Hachette UK, Dreamscape Media, Blackstone Audio, Deyan Audio, Tantor Audio and Podium Audio.   She narrates for smaller publishers and award-winning and best-selling independent authors and also enjoys working with The Online Stage on multi-cast dramatisations of classic texts.    Ella is passionate about accessibility and as such she is a professional tier narrator for Learning Ally, bringing literacy to life for listeners across the US. She has also voiced multiple healthcare leaflets for the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), making important healthcare information more accessible to all.   Ella’s versatility lends her to all manner of genres and means she can turn her voice to almost any production. She has a particular passion for literary fiction and magical realism and also loves narrating LGBTQIA romance, fiction and comedy.   When not immersed in the world of audiobooks you will likely find Ella cooking up vegan feasts, taking long beach and woodland walks with her family and dog, watching live performance, playing boardgames, adventuring in her self-built campervan, paddleboarding and walking barefoot in the waves, collecting sea-treasures!   If you’re ready to get out of your own way, claim your BIGNESS and own your WISH, you’re gonna loooove this episode.   You will learn: * Why your mental & emotional health have EVERYTHING to do with your acting career * How Ella achieved her other BIG WISH at 25 (it might or might not have something to do with a fairy colony in a garden) * How Ella’s breakdown paved the way for her breakthrough (& the prolific #actorslife she lives today) * How Ella wouldn’t be the person (& narrator!) she is now without discovering the name for what was going on inside her mind * How therapy was the catalyst for her growth & allowed her to be her true self again since 5 years old (story-tapes & all) * The whimsical, mystical & profound Guardian Angels Ella met along her path * How Ella got her 1st voice acting gig (+ how her home VO studio came to life) * What failing *actually* means (& how you can reframe this fear right now) * Tips to handle comparison-itis (& support your Artist in the process) * What you need to do for YOU to get yourself grounded to Create Your Art   And so much more!!   Be sure to take a screenshot of this episode and tag Ella & me in your IG stories @narrator.ella [https://www.instagram.com/narrator.ella/] + @serabanda [https://www.instagram.com/serabanda/?hl=en] + @actortoartist [https://www.instagram.com/actortoartist/?hl=en] to share your radical discoveries and takeaways!   :: Ways you can connect with Ella TODAY ::   ELLA on IG [https://www.instagram.com/narrator.ella/] www.ellalynch.com [https://www.ellalynch.com]   Join the International Ensemble on IG: @actortoartist [https://www.instagram.com/actortoartist/?hl=en] ACTOR to ARTIST on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ5IgjtL915xFNSHD6cmLiA]   Haven’t left a review yet? If you’ve had an artistic ah-ha or breakthrough from the show, all you need to do is head to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-actors-wish/id1534942951 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-actors-wish/id1534942951]  to share some love! Before you submit the review, be sure to take a screenshot and send it over to impulse@actortoartist.com to receive my Free Creative Child Meditation, as a thank you for spending your time with me and sharing it with the partners you care most about.   Your use of the content on this site, content from our podcast The Actor’s Wish, content on our social media, content from our email list as well as your participation in an EFT Tapping group or personal experience is at your own risk. Actor to Artist does not guarantee any results from using this content or participating in an EFT Tapping experience and is for educational and informational purposes only. It is your responsibility to do your own research, consult, and obtain a professional for your medical, psychological, legal, financial, health or other help that you may need for your situation. We cannot promise any specific benefits that you will experience from using our services.

SACRED SUSTENANCE for your PRECIOUS CREATIVE SELF with BRIAN PATACCA

You know that annoying thing that won’t let you alone, Creative Rebel? The thing that gnaws at your soul, keeps you up at night and won’t give you any peace!? That thing–ahem, your PURPOSE–is what the inimitable Brian Patacca is here to explore & expand into new dimensions with us today.    A lil’ bit about Brian:   20,000 creative people get Brian’s newsletter delivered to their inboxes every single week – and when they’re not reading along, they’re listening to his podcast, Brian Breaks Character. The podcast ranks among the top 1% of most listened to podcasts in the world with 5,000 downloads every month and 270+ 5-star reviews. Brian is the CEO of Team BKP and for the past two decades he’s been helping creatives get what they want without all the suffering. His sweet spot is helping people who proudly walk the path LEAST taken with down-&-dirty marketing and branding advice, all while spilling the tea on how to bring home the bacon (or seitan... He does live in LA after all). But his secret superpower is his spiritual and grounding approach to the bizniz rooted in his training as a non-denominational reverend (read: Universe, God, Buddha, et al). He proves that when you follow your purpose instead of playing by a tired set of industry rules (read: limiting beliefs), you can skip the drama, generate momentum, and build excitement around who you are and what you love to do the most-est.  Not only does he promise the how-to’s, he has zero doubt that creativity is your divine birthright.   You will learn: * Why discomfort is a great barometer for the change you need to make (your body sends the cues!) * Lack motivation vs light motivation (& how to tell the difference) * Why artists are meant to elevate the consciousness of the planet (yes you, dear actor!) * What to do when you have a sh*tty day (not juuust netflix & chill) * Desire is the way the universe organizes & self-corrects itself  * How to feed your purpose (aka your CRAFT) with something OTHER than outside validation (feed me Seymour!) * How to get out of artistic starvation mode (get a pen + paper for this!) * Self care for your precious creative soul (yum) * Breakthrough your fear of success (mhmm) * Why: which headshot should I choose?! Is the *wrong* question to be asking (don’t worry, Brian gives you a more meaningful option!) * Make a bigger impact & be remembered in the present moment    And soooo much more!!  Be sure to take a screenshot of this episode and tag Brian & me in your IG stories @briansaysthat [https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat/] + @serabanda [https://www.instagram.com/serabanda/?hl=en] + @actortoartist [https://www.instagram.com/actortoartist/?hl=en] to share your radical discoveries and takeaways!   :: Ways you can connect with Brian TODAY ::   Super Sneaky Auditions [https://www.supersneakyauditions.com] https://www.supersneakyauditions.com(free download!) Make Agents Want You [https://makeagentswantyou.com] https://makeagentswantyou.com(free training!) Brian Breaks Character the Podcast [https://www.brianbreakscharacter.com](gimme!) Brian on IG [https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat/] Brian on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BrianPataccaCoach]   ACTOR to ARTIST on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ5IgjtL915xFNSHD6cmLiA] Join the International Ensemble on IG: @actortoartist [https://www.instagram.com/actortoartist/?hl=en] Haven’t left a review yet? If you’ve had an artistic ah-ha or breakthrough from the show, all you need to do is head to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-actors-wish/id1534942951 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-actors-wish/id1534942951]  to share some love! Before you submit the review, be sure to take a screenshot and send it over to impulse@actortoartist.com to receive my Free Creative Child Meditation, as a thank you for spending your time with me and sharing it with the partners you care most about.   Your use of the content on this site, content from our podcast The Actor’s Wish, content on our social media, content from our email list as well as your participation in an EFT Tapping group or personal experience is at your own risk. Actor to Artist does not guarantee any results from using this content or participating in an EFT Tapping experience and is for educational and informational purposes only. It is your responsibility to do your own research, consult, and obtain a professional for your medical, psychological, legal, financial, health or other help that you may need for your situation. We cannot promise any specific benefits that you will experience from using our services.

Why you’re not *yet* where you wanna be in your #ActorsLife (+ how to remedy that, fast)

Woah :: blinds talking, lawn-mowers singing, phones ringing :: the cosmos were SPEAKING!! This was one of my favourite episodes I’ve ever recorded.  Floopy + grounded.  Mystified + terrified.  In love, in curiosity, in down n’ dirty playfulness. I’ve been living in the creative fire and I invite You + Your Artist on the journey with me (magical AF)   You’ll discover:   * The #1 reason why you’re not where you want to be in your career (it’s not what you think) * The specific questions I ask my 1:1 clients that lead to tangible breakthroughs (you’ll want a journal + pen for this one) * How to make the unconscious conscious (mhmm, Tapping to the rescue) * How to be a cycle-breaker for your ancestral line (+ liberate future generations) * 3 steps you can take today to embody your future self (easy as 1, 2, 3!)   And SO much more. Be sure to take a screenshot of this episode and tag me in your IG stories @serabanda [https://www.instagram.com/serabanda/?hl=en] + @actortoartist [https://www.instagram.com/actortoartist/?hl=en] to share your radical discoveries and takeaways!   [LOL apparently I love this phrase :: see 2 episodes previously :)] #speechforthestage a e i o u F → T T → F fay-tay, fee-tee, fai-tai, foh-toh, foo-too tay-fay, tee-fee, tai-fai, toh-foh, too-foo   Tap Your ARTIST into ABUNDANCE [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tap-your-artist-into-abundance-tickets-388351869897] Live & Interactive 90 min. EFT Tapping Immersion to crack the abundance code so that you can live a successful creative life! [8/25 @5:30 pm PST] Free ⚡️ ELEVATE Your ARTIST Life ⚡️ Session [https://calendly.com/actortoartist/elevate-your-artist] ACTOR to ARTIST on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ5IgjtL915xFNSHD6cmLiA]   Join the International Ensemble on IG: @actortoartist [https://www.instagram.com/actortoartist/?hl=en]   Haven’t left a review yet? If you’ve had an artistic ah-ha or breakthrough from the show, all you need to do is head to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-actors-wish/id1534942951 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-actors-wish/id1534942951]  to share some love! Before you submit the review, be sure to take a screenshot and send it over to impulse@actortoartist.com to receive my Free Creative Child Meditation, as a thank you for spending your time with me and sharing it with the partners you care most about.   Your use of the content on this site, content from our podcast The Actor’s Wish, content on our social media, content from our email list as well as your participation in an EFT/Tapping group or personal experience is at your own risk. Actor to Artist does not guarantee any results from using this content or participating in an EFT/Tapping experience and is for educational and informational purposes only. It is your responsibility to do your own research, consult, and obtain a professional for your medical, psychological, legal, financial, health or other help that you may need for your situation. We cannot promise any specific benefits that you will experience from using our services.