05. Agencies and Test Shoots and Websites—oh my!

The wheels are finally turning, y’all—and this entertainment career of mine? Fully in motion. After months of prepping, building my portfolio, and putting in consistent behind-the-scenes work, I’ve hit a streak of wins that feel like pure proof that when focus meets aligned action... magic happens.In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my very first agency meeting. I’m spilling everything I researched before walking through the door—from digging into their socials and poking around their website to prepping questions about exclusivity, market focus, and red flags. I’ll give you the full breakdown: the pros (personalized attention), the cons (a few broken links, yikes), and why I still said yes to the offer despite a few hesitations.But we’re just getting started! I also got featured on The Model Workshop’s Instagram (!!!), booked a fire test shoot with the incredible Chelsea Bradway—think road signs, red pumps, and a jacket so good I had to buy it on the spot—and finally started building my acting website after putting it off forever. Shoutout to my dream designer, RuthAnn at RArtspace, who made it happen with a payment plan that actually worked for me.The thread running through all of this? Intentional energy. When you commit to your craft, show up consistently, and trust your timing, the glow-up starts to unfold in ways you never expected.Your journey might look different than mine, but the formula still applies: show up, stay ready, and trust the work you’re putting in.Check out my Test Shoot BTS as well as my stylist, Brooke Kanal!And as promised, here is a link to my digital porfolio, just incase you need to build one quickly just like I did! 2026 will be the year everything shifts for you!Mindset Coaching for Actors: If you’re tired of holding yourself back and want support I’d love to work with you. Apply for 1:1 coaching hereUnstoppable Actor Insider: As an Insider, you’ll be the first to hear about updates, special offers, and new resources designed to support you in your acting career. Become an Insider.Unstoppable Actor Blog: Visit the blog for deeper reflections, behind-the-scenes insights, and expanded ideas from the podcast. You’ll also find practical mindset tools and personal stories designed to support you as you grow your career. Read the blog here.Follow Along: Want a peek behind the curtain every day? Follow along on social media: @megsalisburycreativeYou don’t have to figure this out alone. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with another dreamer. Next booking... HERE YOU COME!