In Search Of

It’s our last podcast of 2019!  We take this time to reflect on what we’ve learned from this project.  We share what has stuck with us, including practicing gratitude, showing empathy for yourself, and being comfortable with being comfortable.  This is a hard industry and everyone struggles with finding their own happiness and version of... The post Episode 40: What We’ve Learned appeared first on In Search Of.

Today, we chat with Justin Robert Vinall, a local director, producer, script supervisor, and writer. We start by discussing Justin’s acting career and how it has helped him develop as a director. He talks about his exploration of body language and storytelling, primarily demonstrated in his film “A Purple Vision”. Sometimes how your performance is... The post Episode 39: Shit Happens, Welcome To Film appeared first on In Search Of.

We start today discussing visualization and the power of thought.  Is it possible to manifest success just by thinking about it? Or is that wishful thinking?  People talk about how important it is to walk into the room with confidence- if you think you’ll get the part, maybe that’s all you need.  Then, in an... The post Episode 38: Mind Masturbation appeared first on In Search Of.

We have another mini pep talk for you with Jessica Joy! If you’re feeling a little down, hopefully this episode will help.  Today, Jessica brings to us some takeaways from reading Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso.  We discuss how “obsessing” over another person’s success doesn’t make you more successful. What we think and believe can manifest... The post Episode 37: Be Yourself, Unapologetically appeared first on In Search Of.

Ok, we’re workshopping an idea on this one, so bear with us.  Today we’re talking once again about creating your own work.  Is it easier to work on someone else’s project or see your own through from beginning to end? Among the topics we discuss today: the challenges of writing, the subjectivity of criticism, the... The post Episode 36: What Are We Waiting For? appeared first on In Search Of.

Today we’re very excited to have actor and producer Jessica Joy on the podcast!  If you’re in need of ways to amend your thought process and get a little pep talk, this is the episode for you. Jessica is a yoga instructor and she shares ways that yoga and meditation have helped her both in... The post Episode 35: Love Yourself Up appeared first on In Search Of.

Today we’re talking about commercial auditions!  Group commercial auditions to be exact.  We discuss our experiences at the same audition- how we felt before, during, and after.  We transition to group improv auditions, on which we have two very different takes.  Improv auditions can be a blessing or a curse, depending on how comfortable you... The post Episode 34: Just Keep Talking About Becky appeared first on In Search Of.

In this episode we sat down with actor, writer, and director (and Tommy Wiseau impersonator) Erik Franklin, who talks to us about creating your own work.  He is a perfect example of someone who doesn’t wait around for work. Erik wrote himself a starring role in his road trip comedy, Dearly Departed, which he is... The post Episode 33: Oh, Hi Erik appeared first on In Search Of.

We work in a competitive industry, there’s no denying it. But how competitive do we actually feel with one another? In this episode, Tamara and McKenna discuss their own relationships with competition and offer helpful ways to transform those negative feelings. Competition is totally normal and it doesn’t need to get in the way of... The post Episode 32: You’re Only Competing With Yourself appeared first on In Search Of.

Welcome to part 2 of our conversation with actor, producer, and writer Hope Shanthi!  Today, we continue to talk about how to be yourself and feel secure within your acting choices.  We also discuss the struggle of working with directors who might not share your vision, and Hope advises us to give them what they’re... The post Episode 31: What’s Your Vibe? appeared first on In Search Of.