NOW CASTING!

NOW CASTING! Abel Intermedia is seeking women of color who own upscale barbershops or salon/day spas for a series in development with a major US cable network. Looking nationally for bold, vivacious, dynamic, unfiltered, fun characters in their late 20s to 50s. To be considered and for more information please email [email protected] with “Lady Barber” […]

NOW CASTING!

NOW CASTING: We are working with a major US cable network on several series in development and looking for Dynamic, Charismatic, Unfiltered Big Personalities in the following categories across the US: REAL ESTATE Captivating men and women (20s to 50s, all ethnicities) who dominate the screen working in the luxury market (sales/rentals.) Must be stylish, […]

And The Oscar for Casting Goes To…

…and the Oscar for casting goes to… I wish! Welcome to my annual list of Casting Directors who did not get nominated for an Oscar because there is still no Academy Award for casting. A casting “branch” was created by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2013 which was somehow a positive […]

7 Bevelations That Will Change Your Life

  “Do The Work, Identify Your Intentions, Know Your Worth, Don’t Be Tempted By Shiny & know that things are subject to change so REMAIN OPEN” – Bevy Smith I’m starting off 2017 sharing the incomparable Bevy Smith’s professional story because it could be your story. Bevy made it happen. A one-woman tour de force, […]

How To: Podcast According to Mike Janela

Podcasts are all the rage. So I was flattered when Mike Janela invited me to be a guest on his podcast. Mike took one of my TV Hosting Classes in 2015 and ran with the idea of focusing on what you can control in your career: Marketing yourself. Guess what? Not long after our interview, Mike […]

7 Ways to Make An Entrance

If you’ve ever painted your apartment you know it is 90% preparation and only 10% holding a brush to transform a room.  Making a successful entrance – and by extension making a good impression – is much the same. The work you put in before you arrive makes all the difference and pays dividends. Every […]

Fun Casting Opportunity!

Hi Friends! Here’s my latest fun casting opportunity. October Films is an absolute pleasure to work with and this is a great chance to get some screen time + experience in a studio. Read through for details. Must be able to work NYC local. Hope to hear from you! CASTING: Couples, Friends, Family and Duos […]

How Not to Sabotage Your Career in 2015

Did you see The Interview yet? I haven’t but unless you have been under a giant holiday rock this December you cannot have escaped the mishegas that was/is The Sony Hack. A ton of attention has been focused on the email exchanges between executives and the ensuing fallout. In case you don’t know – and […]

Never Give Up On A Dream

Last week I retweeted this inspirational quote: Never give up on a dream because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway. It got a bunch of retweets and favorites and then this heartfelt response: sorry I don’t agree…I feel like its been so many years I will pass […]

How To Prepare Mentally For Your Audition or Job Interview.

How To Prepare Mentally For Your Audition or Job Interview. The dullest title ever, but google says it works. There are several things that vex me on a daily basis. Sloppy use of language is one that irks me. I can’t stand all this “wall-ah” business. It’s voila! and it’s French for “there it is.” […]