-Michael Caine

 “First of all, I choose the great roles, and if none of these come, I choose the mediocre ones, and if they don't come, I choose the ones that pay the rent.”

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I’m releasing one of my Patreon podcasts for free here to share the journey of my booking on Bosch Legacy! On the Patreon, I share my real, unfiltered, unedited thoughts on the most pivotal moments in my career and my life. My Bosch booking was everything to me, not only because they called me back […]

Booking My Recurring Role on Bosch Legacy: A Patreon Podcast Sneak Peak!

July 25, 2024

Join me as I break down my experience landing a co-star role as Jasmine on the show Bosch: Legacy. From signing with an agent in January 2021 to filming my audition right before a 4th of July party, I’ll share tips on handling self-tapes, wardrobe fittings, making memorable connections on set, all while balancing personal […]

From Audition to Air: Booking a Recurring Role on Bosch

July 23, 2024

Back for Part 2 of our conversation with bestselling author Jamie Varon, we take a dive deep into the emotional rollercoaster of achieving creative milestones. Jamie shares her candid thoughts on comparison, jealousy, and the often unspoken realities of success in the creative world. From discussing the pressure of social media portrayals to the dichotomy […]

July 12, 2024

What happens when all your dreams come true? You book the job. You publish the book. You become rich and successful. Do you start to treat yourself better because of those accomplishments? Often, the answer is no. Bestselling author of “Radically Content” and “Main Character Energy” Jamie Varon is here to share her journey with […]

July 11, 2024

I was an alien. That’s right. I danced in front of Seth MacFarlene for a role I booked as an alien waitress in The Orville. Join me as I recount the unique and thrilling experience of booking and filming my co-star role as a four-armed alien waitress on the hit show, The Orville. This was […]

July 4, 2024

Gabrielle and I are BACK! We are discussing the current state of the acting industry, dealing with silence, managing expectations during uncertainty with the IATSE strike talks looming, and the evolving nature of actors and influencers. No matter how you feel about social media, we share our experiences on how it has helped us as […]

June 27, 2024

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