Speak L.a.

(Better Call Saul, A League of their Own, Sully, Grey's Anatomy) Here’s what we talked about: 1) When did Ann first know she wanted to be an actress? 2) What was Ann’s first film (hint: it was a hugely successful movie)? 3) Do THESE two things when you’re scared (as an actor). 4) How can you build confidence? 5) Where can you find validation as an actor? 6) How can you deal with negativity and fear as an actor? 7) There is a lot you can’t control, but you CAN control THIS...

In this podcast we covered: 1) As an actor, how can you not take all the rejection personally? 2) What is one great way to deal with the unpredictability of an acting career? 3) How has the industry changed for the better over the years? 4) Who do you think Rory should have ended up with? 5) How does being an African American actor play into the roles you get?

(Series Regular on Gilmore Girls) Here’s some of the cool stuff we talked about: 1) How did this Gilmore Girls Star become an actor “by accident?” 2) How did Yanic go from a modest single parent up-bringing to the life of a Hollywood professional actor? 3) For child actors, is it important to start your acting training at a young age? 4) What is it about “being yourself” that all great actors understand? 5) How can you not “push” as an actor? 6) How important is training for an actor?

What is your #1 audition tip?

(Bosch, Grey's Anatomy, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) What is the best advice for actors who are just starting out? 2) How do you prepare for a scene with extreme emotion? 3) How important is it to be memorized? 4) How was DaJuan able to cry so much on Grey’s Anatomy? 5) What is the best way to prepare for an audition? 6) What is it like getting to work with Shonda Rhimes?

(Bosch, Grey's Anatomy, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) Should you have a career to “fall back on?” 2) How can you balance the craft with the business? 3) What’s the most important thing an actor should know/do when they first come to L.A.? 4) What does it mean “They need more of you in there?” 5) What’s the best part of being on a hit tv show for 6 seasons?

What is your #1 audition tip?

(In The Dark, The Librarians, Bella and the Bulldogs, Leverage, Band of Brothers) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) What makes a great headshot...GREAT? 2) Do casting directors look at actors with no credits? 3) What was the casting process like for Band of Brothers? 4) Do casting directors look at actors who aren’t represented?

(In The Dark, The Librarians, Bella and the Bulldogs, Leverage, Band of Brothers) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) What a casting director is looking for from your audition? 2) Do casting directors look at actors with no credits? 3) What kind of training is a casting director looking for? 4) Do casting directors look at actors who aren’t represented?

(NCIS, Blue Bloods, Lethal Weapon, Criminal Minds, Homecoming, Get Out, Atomic Blonde, Skyscraper) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) What is descriptive narration? 2) How to form a voiceover community in L.A.? 3) How to get into the descriptive narration world of voiceover? 4) How to find peace and serenity as you pursue acting in L.A.?

(Cold Case, Ringer, Roswell) In this episode, you’re going to learn: 1) What is the most challenging part about being a casting director? 2) How much is too much for an actor to reach out to casting directors? 3) How can you find a job working for an agent or casting director? 4) How important is it for an actor to have a really good reel? 5) How can you avoid picking the wrong agent?

(Cold Case, Ringer, Roswell) In this podcast, here are some important topics we cover:  1) What does this casting director say is “the best education an actor can get?” 2) What should every actor do every day? 3) What does Crazy Ex Girlfriend and Broad City have in common? 4) Don’t ever send an email to a casting director that says THIS ————???! 5) Should you chat with the CD before an audition?

(Supernatural, The Suite Life of Zach & Cody, Christmas with the Kranks) In this podcast, you will learn:  1) What was it like working on The Suite Life of Zach and Cody? 2) How do you memorize lines? 3) What is it like on the set of Supernaturtal? 4) Why should you “never be a dick” on set?

(Supernatural, The Suite Life of Zach & Cody, Christmas with the Kranks, Supernatural Fandom) In this podcast, you will learn:  1) Why Kim Rhodes calls L.A. “A chimera and a meringue”? 2) How can you develop true confidence? 3) What’s the worst part about this industry? 4) Is just being YOU enough?

(Downton Abbey, Ghostbusters, Beecham House) Here’s some special backstage BONUS footage with Lesley!  Hear about: 1) How is working in Europe different than working in the U.S.? 2) How do you keep your focus when you are working with a green screen?  3) How do you best use your theatre training?  4) How did your life change when you got the part in Downton Abbey?

(Downton Abbey, Beecham House, The Catch) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) Can you be shy AND be an actor? 2) How can you get past the nerves when auditioning? 3) Should you take non-paying jobs? 4) How important is it to have an agent? 5) How old is too old to be an actor in Hollywood?

(The Family the Preys, House of Payne, Meet the Browns, The Haves and The Have Nots, Love Thy Neighbor) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) What qualities does Rhayvnn look for in an actor when she’s casting a movie? 2) How should you approach auditioning? 3) Should you be trying to break into the Atlanta film and TV market? 4) How many of the actors Rhavynn casts are local Atlanta hires and how many are flown in? 5) What about being an African American woman guides the choices Rhavynn makes in her work?  

Michelle is the owner and lead manager of MORE ZAP MANAGEMENT (Clients have included: Tony Nominee - Brian Lane Green,  Disney TV star - Kelli Berglund, and many other working actors, dancers, singers, choreographers, directors, and writers.)     In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) How can you deal with all the NO’s in this business? 2) What is the role of a manager? 3) How do you know if a rep is good?  

(True Blood, True Detective, Spider Man 3, Jericho, Insecure) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) How did Gregg become a recognizable actor overnight? 2) What’s the trick to having a successful relationship if your significant other is also an actor? 3) How do you emotionally get through the times when you’re not working? 4) How has the entertainment business changed as far as work for African-American actors?  

In this podcast YOU will learn:  1) Where should you start with your social media? 2) What should you do if you HATE social media? 3) Why is NOW is the best time to be an actor? 4) Why did Julia Roberts finally join Instagram? 5) What should you be posting about?