-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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Body positivity. Self love. Curve confidence. I’ve loved these campaigns and believe in in them wholeheartedly but I never thought they applied to me.

Why Can’t That Be Me?

November 15, 2019

Rarely is advice heeded. Truth be told, it’s not meant to be as we all must make our own way and in this business it’s no different. That being said, I remember reading Steve Martin’s memoir “Born Standing Up: A Comic’s Life” which was released in 2007 (I read it in 2010). By that time […]

Be so good they can’t ignore you.

August 8, 2019

From the moment I entered this industry I’ve had laser focus, possibly to a fault. I was terrified of the thought of branching out or frankly living my life for fear it meant I’ve somehow abandoned my dream.

June 8, 2019

That being said, having your lines, scenes, or even entire role cut from a show or film is so freaking normal! The thing is no one talks about it…publicly.

May 7, 2019

I have inundated myself with so many messages on a daily basis that I am completely polarized about my own needs and my own body. And the scariest part is, I didn’t even know it until I stopped scrolling for a few weeks.

February 22, 2019

Here is a roundup of some of the pilot season favorites of the past few years, and some extra tips too!

January 22, 2019

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