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Talent Alchemy

by Bonnie (Anahata) Pettiford, The Reel Tips LLC

Welcome to the Talent Alchemy podcast (formerly the Actfirmation Talk)Each episode of this series is a vulnerable, motivational, soul affirming and entertaining journey for the artist assisting them with their emotional challenges behind their artistic career journey. Keeping artists grounded and aligned to their craft, trusting of their inner voice and helping them reclaim your artistic power back from external expectations, negative thoughts and emotional challenges. With host and lead voice actress, Soul-affirming artist + Art Therapy Professional Bonnie Anahata, Thee Artist Alchemist!

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Episodes

  1. Just Judgey: Whose Voice Is That?

    Ever feel like you’re under constant critique—from others, from yourself, even from voices that aren’t really there? In this raw audio journey, we step inside an artist’s mind as they navigate a storm of judgments: Harsh criticism from peers The subtle ways they judge others Imaginary narratives...

  2. Future Focused Ain’t Allaat

    We love a goal-getter moment, but what happens when our vision boards become blindfolds? In this episode, we unpack how being hyper-focused on "what’s next" can disconnect us from the now — the place where real magic, creativity, and healing happen. If you’ve been chasing success so hard that you...

  3. The State of Your HeART

    "The state of your art is determined by the state of your heart." 🎭💖 If you’ve ever felt creatively numb, blocked, or disconnected from your passion, this episode is for you. Join me as we explore how emotional healing fuels artistic freedom. Listen now & reclaim your creative joy! 🎧✨ Your…

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  4. Transcending Shame: Reclaiming Grace in Your Artistry

    In this episode of theTalent Alchemy Podcast, host Bonnie Anahata dives into the powerful process of releasing shame and transforming it into grace and self-compassion. Shame, a deeply ingrained emotion, often permeates our artistry and identity, keeping us stuck in cycles of self-doubt and...

  5. Decenter the Industry-Recenter Your Artistry

    This episode of Talent Alchemy we discuss creating awareness around how we attach to industry systems and finding our power in that feeling. We have a special guest, multi-award winning songwriter and dream cultivator, Alisha Mjestie Brooks. Sit back baack grab a snack and enjoy!

  6. Reclaiming Your Divine Artistry

    Welcome to the Talent Alchemy podcast (formerly known as the Actfirmation Talk). This is this the first episode of the season. Where we discuss the need to reclaim our artistry back from expectations outside of us and emotional processes within us. CHECK OUT OUR PATREON TO GET ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE...

  7. RELEASE THAT SHIT!

    This season finale episode we talk about the solution of releasing the things we’ve built up emotionally. And we have special guest, the Laughologist Melanin B to talk about her special healing tactics. ART THERAPY COACHING & SPIRITUAL ADVISING CONSULTATION...

  8. OH THE DRAMA!

    This episode we further the discussion on what we expose our senses to and the root to a lot of the emotional turmoil that we experience because of the drama we crave in our lives. Send your questions to get answered on the show to [email protected] LIFE COACHING & SPIRITUAL ADVISING...

  9. THE FREQUENCY OF OUR LIVES

    This episode we bring light to how you create the frequency of your life based on what we take in audibly, and we have special guest soul singer/ artist Hunney B to give her expertise on the topic as a musician. Send your questions to get answered on the show to [email protected] LIFE...

  10. GETTING COMFORTABLE WITH THE IDEA OF DEATH!

    This episode we talk about redefining the idea of death to make room for newness! Send your questions to get answered on the show to [email protected] LIFE COACHING & SPIRITUAL ADVISING CONSULTATION https://artisticalignment.com/products/life-coaching-consultation-evaluation-session MY...

  11. LEARNING FROM NATURE!

    This episode we celebrate the official New Year as far as mother nature is concerned by recognizing just how much we can learn from nature. Send your questions to get answered on the show to [email protected] LIFE COACHING & SPIRITUAL ADVISING CONSULTATION...

  12. WHAT VERSION OF YOU IS SHOWING UP!

    This episode we talk about learning and using to your advantage, the different versions of you. Send your questions to get answered on the show to [email protected] LIFE COACHING & SPIRITUAL ADVISING CONSULTATION...

  13. PRODUCTIVITY VS. PEACE

    This week we consider how much value we should place on our peace. We have special guest author/actor/activist Tera Chantelle to add her wisdom on the topic. Send your questions to get answered on the show to [email protected] LIFE COACHING & SPIRITUAL ADVISING CONSULTATION...

  14. DETACHING FROM THEIR WHY & TAPPING INTO YOURS!

    This week we dive into releasing other peoples’s opinions of you & redirecting to your intentions. Send your questions to get answered on the show to [email protected] LIFE COACHING & SPIRITUAL ADVISING CONSULTATION...

  15. STAYING BUSY IS HOW I COPE!

    This episode we discuss why it’s best to make healthy coping habits a big part of your schedule & how to start prioritizing them. Send your questions to get answered on the show to [email protected] LIFE COACHING & SPIRITUAL ADVISING CONSULTATION...

  16. BALANCING THE HUSTLE: Doing the Spiritual & the physical work!

    This episode we discuss the effort that we must put into the spiritual just as much as the effort we put in the physical. Send your questions to get answered on the show to [email protected] LIFE COACHING & SPIRITUAL ADVISING CONSULTATION...

  17. EMBRACING THE DARKNESS

    Season 2 Premiere celebrating Winter Solstice by helping you to embrace the darkness in nature and within! Send your questions to get answered on the show to [email protected] MY SPIRITUAL FRIEND COACHING...

  18. USING YOUR CRAFT TO HEAL!

    For this season finale episode we discuss the weight and value of our creativity towards our own healing! WE HAVE A SPECIAL GIVEAWAY OFFER WITH OUR PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Actors, you can Find the balance between using your craft as a promising career & healing with our “PILOT SEASON FOR THE HEALTHY...

  19. WORKING PAST YOUR TRAUMA & LIMITED BELIEFS FOR YOUR CRAFT!

    This week we figure out how the thoughts we have built around ourselves can effect us and how we dispel those notions! PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Have several limited beliefs you’re finding it hard to dispel? BOOK AN ARTISTIC ALIGNMENT CONSULT! With our combination of performance coaching & life…

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  20. NEEDING VALIDATION FOR YOUR CRAFT!

    This week we focus on how we translate that belief to ourselves and build our own sense of validation! PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Practice validating yourself as much as possible with our ACTfirmation Journal. We encourage our talent to journal daily to help strengthen their inner voice & confidence in...

  21. STRENGTHENING YOUR FAITH TOWARDS YOUR CRAFT!

    This week we discuss understanding how we strengthen our faith & belief in ourselves by having a clear understanding & connection to the source of your faith. PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Since of faith at an all time low towards your craft? BOOK AN ARTISTIC ALIGNMENT CONSULT! With our combination of...

  22. HOW TO REBUILD YOUR SELF-ESTEEM AFTER DETACHING FROM A FALSE IMAGE!

    This week we give the tools in how to rebuild ourselves after being attached to the image for so long. PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Affirm yourself daily in everything you do and even what you wear with our ACTFIRMATION T-SHIRTS. Get 2 of our popular ACTfirmations that we use “ The Workds Need my…

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  23. SEPARATING YOURSELF FROM THE IMAGE!

    This week we consider holding on to yourself enough to separate from the industry image. We also have special guest, actress & recording artist Latoya Simone to share her experiences of how she’s been able to do that! PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Want to learn how to keep your identity separate from the...

  24. LISTENING TO YOUR INTUITION FOR YOUR CRAFT!

    This week we go over how to listen to hear within ourselves what is for us or not for us. PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Want to practice connecting to your intuition? Get The Reel Tips’ ACTFIRMATION Journal where you can keep track of the messages you get from dreams, meditation and visions. Having an...

  25. TAKING IN CRITICISM!

    This week we consider how to take in criticisms from our selves & others & the healthy way to be accountable for that! PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Finding it hard not to internalize criticism? BOOK AN ARTISTIC ALIGNMENT CONSULT! With our combination of performance coaching & life coaching experience, we...

  26. THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL & EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING IN THE ARTIST

    This week consider why it’s so important to keep up your mental & emotional health as artists. We have licensed social worker Dylesia Hampton Barner to help us understand & normalize that need. PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Take Dylesia’s advice & build your self care routine early with our ACTfirmation...

  27. ACCOUNTABILITY FOR YOUR CRAFT!

    This week we discuss how to create and keep up your routines by being accountable. PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: NEED SOME HELP IN BEING ACCOUNTABLE FOR YOUR CAREER? JOIN OUR REEL MEMBERSHIP TODAY! CATERING TO NEW, INTERMEDIATE ACTORS, THE LAZY ACTOR & THE GENERAL PERFORMER, WE ARE HOLDING YOU ACCOUNTABLE...

  28. VISUALIZING SUCCESSFULLY FOR MY CRAFT!!!

    This week we discuss that act that helps you ascend further in your meditation and manifest better for your craft: visualization! PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Want to learn more of how to use visualization to the benefit of your performance? BOOK THE REEL TIPS PERFORMANCE OR CONFIDENCE COACHING SESSION....

  29. IMPORTANCE OF MEDITATION FOR YOUR CRAFT!!

    This week we go deeper into one of the habits to help you do so: meditation! PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: There are natural & spiritual aids that assist in better energy and focus during meditation. You can set the tone for your meditation & build a protective aura around you to prepare you with The Reel...

  30. SETTLING INTO YOUR RENEWAL

    This week we discuss how to set our habits into our newly renewed state. PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Get our ACTFIRMATION Journal to ACTfirm, write your gratitude list and your intentions for your craft and life. Having an attractive, motivating journal to write in helps you want to write in it more....

  31. CLEARING THE BLOCKAGES!

    This week we go over how to rid ourselves of these blockages we identified last week to manifest our goals & intentions! PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: BOOK AN ARTISTIC ALIGNMENT CONSULT WITH THE REEL TIPS TODAY Purchase at https://member.life/thereeltips (SCROLL DOWN)

  32. RECOGNIZING BLOCKAGES TOWARDS YOUR CRAFT!

    This week we discuss how we associate blockages in our life & career to the blockages within our bodies. PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Cleanse and recharge your chakras & build a protective aura around you to prepare you for your creative rehearsal and performance with our ARTISTIC ALIGNMENT crystal &...

  33. KNOWING YOUR TRIGGERS FOR YOUR CRAFT!!

    This week we think into just what makes us even react in the way we do in the moment! PRODUCT OF THE WEEK:BOOK AN ARTISTIC ALIGNMENT CONSULT WITH THE REEL TIPS TODAY -OR- BOOK A PRIVATE COACHING SESSION IF YOU HAVE A PARTICULAR EMOTIONAL TRIGGER TO WORK ON FOR A ROLE OR PERFORMANCE! Purchase at...

  34. NOT BEING REACTIVE BUT INTENTIONAL!!!

    This week we cover how to control our reactions when others around us are not so positive or accepting! PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: The Reel Tips’ ACTfirmation Journal Purchase at https://member.life/thereeltips (SCROLL DOWN)

  35. KEEPING POSITIVE IN THE HARD TIMES!

    This week we focus on finding the strength to reach for that positivity when times are hard. PURCHASE PRODUCT OF THE WEEK https://the-reel-tips-online.thinkific.com/courses/actfirmation-talk-experience

  36. CHOOSING YOUR THOUGHTS & INNER DIALOGUE FOR YOUR CRAFT!

    This week we discuss holding ourselves accountable for how we internalize & transmute negative thoughts & words! PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: THE REEL TIPS LLC’s ARTISTIC ALIGNMENT CONSULT Purchase at https://member.life/thereeltips (SCROLL DOWN)

  37. OVERCOMING GETTING OUTSIDE OF YOURSELF & YOUR AURA!

    This week we travel just what happens when we step outside our protective aura or allow someone to penetrate it and how to overcome it & rebuild it! PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: https://member.life/thereeltips (SCROLL DOWN)

  38. CREATING A PROTECTIVE AURA SHIELD AROUND YOUR CRAFT!

    This week we discuss building a protective aura around yourself to assist you in not letting the emotions & opinions of others to affect you and how you feel about your craft! PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Artistic Alignment crystal & essential oil packs https://member.life/thereeltips (SCROLL TO BOTTOM…

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  39. DETACH FROM OTHERS OPINIONS OF YOUR CRAFT!

    One of the barriers that most artist have in trusting that they are going to reap the desires they are trying to manifest is the lack of faith that others may have. This episode focuses on strengthening your inner voice enough to combat the naysayers. PURCHASE PRODUCT OF THE WEEK...

  40. Trusting the Manifestation Process

    This is a TEASER archive episode meditating on the topic of Trusting the Manifestation Process

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the Talent Alchemy podcast (formerly the Actfirmation Talk)Each episode of this series is a vulnerable, motivational, soul affirming and entertaining journey for the artist assisting them with their emotional challenges behind their artistic career journey. Keeping artists grounded and aligned to their craft, trusting of their inner voice and helping them reclaim your artistic power back from external expectations, negative thoughts and emotional challenges. With host and lead voice actress, Soul-affirming artist + Art Therapy Professional Bonnie Anahata, Thee Artist Alchemist!

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Bonnie (Anahata) Pettiford, The Reel Tips LLC

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Welcome to the Talent Alchemy podcast (formerly the Actfirmation Talk)Each episode of this series is a vulnerable, motivational, soul affirming and entertaining journey for the artist assisting them with their emotional challenges behind their artistic career journey. Keeping artists grounded and...

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