The Tony Rossi Show

So I'm 36.  Here's what I haven't done so far... Booked a co-star  Gotten my EMC card Been in a long term relationship  Moved out of my studio apartment that I've lived in for 9 years ...and I currently don't have theatrical reps.  AND - all of this lacks context... Today in our season finale, we're gonna discuss how to calm that negative chatter telling us we should be "further" by now, plus how to add context if/when that chatter comes up.    Links referenced.. My money coach - www.katychenmazzara.com    Let's stay connected!  MY WEBSITE: www.tonyrossicoaching.com  INSTAGRAM: www.instagram/com/tony.rossi  FREE SELF-CARE NEWSLETTER: www.tonyrossicoaching.com/stress  FREE SELF-CARE FB GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/actorproblems    Wanna work together?  Check out www.tonyrossicoaching.com/workwithtony  OR click here to book a free call with me (as spots are available) - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/free-call

Today’s special guest is actor and coach Jodie Bentley    Jodie Bentley is an LA-based actor, audiobook narrator, and career coach for actors. A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Acting, she’s worked for Netflix, Hulu, ABC, CBS, Apple TV and many more. Since 2008, she’s been educating and helping actors to get the careers they want without wasting any more time and money! She’s taught workshops at SAG-AFTRA, Actors Equity, Comicon, and over 50+ universities and training programs. With her signature programs, The Actor’s Think Tank and Dare to be Unstoppable, Jodie’s students have gone on to perform on Broadway, star in films, recur in TV, book commercials & VO spots, land agents & managers, and live abundant, joyful and creative lives. Jodie is also the founder of  The Actor’s Office, an all-in-one management tool for actors to track auditions and build relationships.   Jodie was named one of the Top 20 Coaches in Los Angeles in Influence Digest for 2022.    In this episode, w

Today’s guest is actor, TedX speaker, and multi-hyphenate Dana N. Anderson.  Dana is a sometimes Chicago-sometimes Phoenix-based, globally minded multi-hyphenate with boundless talent. A performer and creator whose work spans on-camera, stage, voiceover and music, she’s appeared in major network shows and commercials. Add Emmy® Award winner to her titles: she co-directed “The Lost Story of Emmett Till: Trial in the Delta,” earning a 2022 statuette for Outstanding Achievement for Human Interest - Long Form Content. Also in 2022, she made her TEDx speaker debut, delivering an inspiring message of diversity, equity and inclusion: “A More Equitable and Inclusive Society Begins with YOU.” Dana is passionate about her advocacy platform as it sparks dialogue and raises the voices of her community.   There isn’t a single area of creativity which Dana hasn’t explored–she even wrote a book of poetry and recorded its spoken word companion album in the peak of the pandemic. All while single parenting and driving media st

....I lied about something last week. (Kind of.) I'll share why, plus one super important way we can all learn from those who are getting better results in their careers.  I'll tie in a strategy that I find super helpful towards getting those results too ;)    Let's stay connected!  MY WEBSITE: www.tonyrossicoaching.com  INSTAGRAM: www.instagram/com/tony.rossi  FREE SELF-CARE NEWSLETTER: www.tonyrossicoaching.com/stress  FREE SELF-CARE FB GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/actorproblems    Wanna work together?  Check out www.tonyrossicoaching.com/workwithtony  OR click here to book a free call with me (as spots are available) - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/free-call

Has you confidence taken a hit?  When we don't feel confident, we're going to do less.  When we do less, we get less.  (So like, less acting opportunities....less money....you get it)  This week we're talking all about confidence.... Why it matters  The number one thing we can do to start to feel more confident  An example of how to be confident in front of casting directors  The opportunities we miss out on when we lack confidence How to be intentional and consume specific content based on our area of improvement  ....and more.    Let's stay connected!  MY WEBSITE: www.tonyrossicoaching.com  INSTAGRAM: www.instagram/com/tony.rossi  FREE SELF-CARE NEWSLETTER: www.tonyrossicoaching.com/stress  FREE SELF-CARE FB GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/actorproblems    Wanna work together?  Check out www.tonyrossicoaching.com/workwithtony  OR click here to book a free call with me (as spots are available) - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/free-call

Keeping it short and sweet today!  Here are 3 quick tips you can easily implement the next time you're feeling stressed AF.    Let's stay connected!  MY WEBSITE: www.tonyrossicoaching.com  INSTAGRAM: www.instagram/com/tony.rossi  FREE SELF-CARE NEWSLETTER: www.tonyrossicoaching.com/stress  FREE SELF-CARE FB GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/actorproblems    Wanna work together?  Check out www.tonyrossicoaching.com/workwithtony  OR click here to book a free call with me (as spots are available) - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/free-call

Hear some actor industry info from former talent agent, actor, and found of Vagabond School of the Arts - Michael McCracken,  Michael has been in the professional entertainment industry for over 20 years. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of Vagabond School of the Arts. Before founding Vagabond School he was a tv/film, commercial and theatrical talent agent (Grossman & Jack Talent, Shirley Hamilton Talent) here in Chicago. As a teacher and coach, he brings his experience as a freelance casting session director (Simon Casting, The Cast Station), SAG-AFTRA Actor (Chicago MED, Hyundai, Lunchables), improviser and musician. He has worked with thousands of actors at Vagabond School, using technique and business knowledge to push their careers forward. In this episode, you'll hear.... Michael’s story of leaving his job as an agent and starting an acting school  What makes Chicago such a special market for actors  The challenge most actors face coming out of college and entering the industry  What

Today we're joined by Antoine McKay.  Antoine McKay is an actor, educator, and father from Detroit, MI. After performing on both the Detroit and Second City Mainstages, he’s gone on to have a career working on shows including Empire, Southside, Sense8, Patriot, Sports Action Team, and Prison Break. He is best known for his roles as 'Bunkie' in the hit TV primetime drama Empire and 'Uncle Spike' in South Side, and has performed alongside stars including Keegan-Michael Key (which we talk about!)    In this episode, we discuss..... What initally helped his career get started to eventually which led to recurring on TV shows Stories of auditioning with Andy Sandberg and Kristen Wig  His thoughts on comparison after watching so many of his peers become famouns The benefits of being happier for others Why he’s content not winning an Oscar  His experience working on Southside with Dialo Riddle and Bashir Salahuddin His mourning process after he’s learned when his TV shows have gotten canceled.  The im

Today we have a very special guest who has become wildly popular in the acting community.  Sam Valentine is the host of the One Broke Actress podcast: An honest account of actor life, plus a few lessons she's learned in the process.  In this episode, you'll hear... The story of her former (shitty) agent that led her to start One Broke Actress Why some of the best things come from moments of desperation How she nearly quit the business just a couple of years ago How her acting career has improved since starting side businesses What she’s learned about being vulnerable in an online space (that she wasn’t expecting…) What she currently is doing for her mental health  The important thing to remember during slow seasons   From Sam... I am Sam Valentine, a 12 year veteran of the Actor-Life in LA (with credits from Amazon's Bosch: Legacy to some pilots you never saw). I moved to LA with a Theatre degree and more conviction than I had dollars and proceeded to spend the better part of a decade trying to be literally

Feeling scared about stuff going on in your life??  Not sure which move to make next in your career?  ...and is all of this (and like, life) making you stressed AF?    Let's break down these three areas (with some examples from yours truly), plus my tips on what to do when we're feeling these emotions for a prolonged period of time.    Let's stay connected! MY WEBSITE: www.tonyrossicoaching.com  INSTAGRAM: www.instagram/com/tony.rossi  FREE SELF-CARE NEWSLETTER: www.tonyrossicoaching.com/stress  FREE SELF-CARE FB GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/actorproblems    PS - Wanna work together? Check out www.tonyrossicoaching.com/workwithtony 

Quick episode on how to avoid burnout with a super easy tip to follow!  (but like - just because it's easy to understand doesn't always make it easy to digest...)  And if you want a practice example of today's episode? Stay tuned for the story of the fitness class I took in the Boston area. (After not taking a fitness class in over a decade....)  notperfect   Let's stay connected! MY WEBSITE: www.tonyrossicoaching.com  INSTAGRAM: www.instagram/com/tony.rossi  FREE SELF-CARE NEWSLETTER: www.tonyrossicoaching.com/stress  FREE SELF-CARE FB GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/actorproblems    PS - Wanna work together? Check out www.tonyrossicoaching.com/workwithtony for options!  Read More Quick LinksGet Embed PlayerShare on SocialDownload Audio File  

It's the HOLIDAYS....   ...has shit hit the fan yet??    If it hasn't? Cool. But if things are messy right now? It's time to acknowledge your feelings and normalize the messiness that comes with "the most wonderful time of the year."    Whether you're stressed AF about the holidays, your acting career or your personal life, here's a short episode on what the F to do the next time something you were reeeeally looking forward to starts to go south....   Let's stay connected! MY WEBSITE: www.tonyrossicoaching.com  INSTAGRAM: www.instagram/com/tony.rossi  FREE SELF-CARE NEWSLETTER: www.tonyrossicoaching.com/stress  FREE SELF-CARE FB GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/actorproblems    PS - Wanna work together? Check out www.tonyrossicoaching.com/workwithtony for options! 

Today we bring on Chicago actress, Steppenwolf ensemble member, and someone who strives to  #BeThatLight for others - Celeste Cooper.    Celeste M. Cooper is an actor, producer, community builder, educator, and casting associate. Celeste has performed at Goodman Theatre, Eclipse Theatre, Court Theatre, Windy City Playhouse, Kansas City Repertory, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Indiana Repertory, South Coast Repertory, and more. She was invited into Steppenwolf Theatre’s ensemble in 2018. Her TV/film credits include: a recurring role on Chicago PD, a guest star role on 4400, Sense8, Spike Lee’s Chiraq, and leads indie feature Range Runners. She was awarded Most Promising Actress by the Black Theater Alliance in 2014, Best Actress for Range Runners from Twister Alley Film Festival in 2019, and NewCity Stage magazine listed her as “people who really perform for Chicago” in 2020 and in 2023.    As a producer/ community builder, she has produced readings, solo shows, and community events including her weekly

Ever end a year feeling like "I didn't do enough"??  As creatives, we're really good at beating ourselves up & telling ourselves stories about why "I suck".  As the year wraps up, let's discuss why this year might NOT have sucked....even if you feel like you "didn't do enough."  I'll share a super-quick exercise that doesn't involve going through your entire calendar, be realistic about how this year went, and hopefully leave you feeling good about what you DID do well.    Let's stay connected! MY WEBSITE: www.tonyrossicoaching.com  INSTAGRAM: www.instagram/com/tony.rossi  FREE SELF-CARE NEWSLETTER: www.tonyrossicoaching.com/stress  FREE SELF-CARE FB GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/actorproblems    PS - Wanna work together? Check out www.tonyrossicoaching.com/workwithtony for options!     

We're back for season 5! And we're bringing back special guest Katy Chen Mazzara.  Katy Chen Mazzara is a certified trauma-informed financial wellness coach and graduate of UC Berkeley’s Personal Financial Planning program. As a former TV producer and award-winning documentary filmmaker, Katy understands the balance between dreaming and doing. Through her six step Financial Freedom Formula, Katy helps creative freelancers and entrepreneurs make more, worry less, and achieve true financial freedom, so they can create the life of their dreams.   WEBSITE: https://www.katychenmazzara.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/katychenmazzara/   FREE WEBINAR:  Katy is hosting a FREE workshop called the Financial Freedom Formula - 6 Steps to make more, worry less and achieve true financial freedom, while still pursuing your passions! During the workshop, you’ll learn practical (and spiritual!) practices you can implement right away. She’s offering 3 dates for this free class:  December 5th, 7th and 9th.  You can si

I was stressed about the weather. I was stressed about the late start time.  I was stressed about the hills. So.....how did it go??  After spending much of season 4 talking about how challenging it was for me to get a spot in the Boston Marathon, we're wrapping things up with how the day itself went, what what well....and what was challenging ;)  Finally, we'll share some takeaways for actors throughout about how to stay hopeful when you're going after those seemingly faraway goals.    PS - We'll be taking a short break from episodes for a bit as I prep for Season 5!  Stay tuned, and stay in touch on Instagram - @tony.rossi    WE COULD USE YOUR HELP :)  Our goal is to raise $10,000 for the Julie Fund and Women's Cancer by May 1st, 2023. Click HERE to donate!  https://www.givengain.com/ap/tony-rossi-raising-funds-for-the-julie-fund-inc-58206/#timeline To learn more about the Julie Fund - visit www.juliefund.org    Are you an actor stressed AF?? (me too...)  Are you on the actor self-care newsletter?? www.ton

(sorry)  Yes. It's going to be hard. When we approach this acting thing with embracing of the hard, rather than the resistance to it - it gives us a new way of approaching the business where we might find ourselves less stressed AF... But also - this isn't about by passing your feelings when it gets hard either...(duh)  So let's talk about it :)  This week, where I'm just 4 days out from running the Boston Marathon, I'll share with you... 2 things that have gone really well during my training  2 big challenges that have come up  3 key takeaways for actors to deal with the hard and a better way to approach the biz.    WE COULD USE YOUR HELP :)  Our goal is to raise $10,000 for the Julie Fund and Women's Cancer by May 1st, 2023. Click HERE to donate!  https://www.givengain.com/ap/tony-rossi-raising-funds-for-the-julie-fund-inc-58206/#timeline To learn more about the Julie Fund - visit www.juliefund.org    Are you an actor stressed AF?? (me too...)  Are you on the actor self-care newsletter?? www.tonyrossico

If you're wondering how to deal with rejection and stay positive in the face of adversity - this episode is for you.    I brought on the Executive Director of the Julie Fund for Women's Cancer, Cheryl LaMee.    The mission of The Julie Fund for Women’s Cancers is to fight women’s cancers in three spaces: Education/Advocacy Research Patient Support The Julie Fund was founded in 2004 and has grown to become the single largest contributor to ovarian cancer research at Mass General Hospital.  In the past 17 years, The Julie Fund has donated over $4M in the fight against women’s cancers. In 2003 – Forty-year-old Julie McAvinn, mother of three, was undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer and envisioned an organization that focused on easing the struggle. A year later, Julie lost her battle.  Julie’s husband, Peter, together with a group of dedicated friends, started The Julie Fund.   A partnership was established with Massachusetts General Hospital to give social services to patients in need – transportation, chi

Today's special guest is the one and only, Brian Patacca.  Brian helps actors get what they want without all the struggle. He’s helped 542 actors find representation and is even known as “The Representation Whisperer. Through his wildly popular online courses (Audition Magnet® and #agentgoals®) and entertaining podcast, Brian teaches actors how to market themselves authentically, use gratitude to open doors, and make more money. His coaching clients include Tony Award-winners, Broadway stars, Series Regulars, filmmakers, writers, and stand-up comedians. He proves that when they follow their purpose instead of playing by a tired set of industry rules (read: limiting beliefs), they can skip the drama, generate momentum, and build excitement around who they are and what they love to do the mostest. Brian is a graduate of Northwestern University, CTI’s Co-Active Coach Training Program, Marianne Willamson’s Teaching the Teachers – and on top of the training you’d expect a coach to have – Brian brings a spiritual

Keeping it short and sweet this week....   If you're in a season where everything seems to be coming at you at once, yet nothing in your career feels like it's working or going to work....here's a piece of advice someone just gave me.  (Like, when I really needed it too....)  Hope this helps :)    Are you an actor stressed AF?? (me too...)  Are you on the actor self-care newsletter?? www.tonyrossicoaching.com  Wanna coach with me?  Apply for 1 on 1 coaching here - https://forms.gle/khDUf1WrvvMzDPRd7 Join our Stressed AF actor mindset calls and group! - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/workwithtony Grab a free 1 on 1 intro call! https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/free-call    Are we social media friends??  Instagram: www.instagram/tony.rossi Facebook: www.facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Twitter: www.twitter.com/_tonyrossi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyrossi00/