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The Actors Lounge — 217 episodes
EPISODE 218: Mahdi Cocci- Talks The Power Of Making A Decision, Taking Ownership On Set & Being A Series Regular On BRUH
EPISODE 217: Caroline Harris- Talks Embracing The Process & Building Your Career Step By Step
EPISODE 216: Kinnik Sky- Talks Successfully Wearing Multiple Hats In The Industry & The Upcoming Virtual Screening For PAWN
EPISODE 215: Ashley Monique Harper- Talks Her Role As Jean On The Oval & Why Representation Matters
EPISODE 214: Alyssa Goss- Talks Overcoming Fears, Envisioning Her Success As An Actor & Booking Tyler Perry's Bruh
EPISODE 213: Courtney Coffey- Talks Overcoming Depression & Helping Empower Other Artists To Overcome Their Mental & Creative Blocks
EPISODE 212: Desean K. Terry- Talks Booking His First Series Regular Role & Enjoying The Journey
EPISODE 211: Selina Kaye- Talks Career Growth, Her Love For Self-Tapes & Becoming An Acting Coach
EPISODE 210: Jejuan Smith- Talks The Evolution of His Acting Career and The Importance of Networking & Providing Opportunities For Others
EPISODE 209: Candice Renee- Talks Tyler Perry's Bruh & Stepping Into The Role Of Series Regular
EPISODE 208: Graham Shiels- Founder of Graham Shiels Studios Talks Acting School & 20 Year Plus Acting Career
EPISODE 207: Carnetta Jones- Celebrity Acting Coach Talks 20 Plus Years Of Being In The Business
EPISODE 206: Barry Brewer- Talks "Bruh" & How Creating His Own Projects Have Led To Some Of His Biggest Opportunities
EPISODE 205: Liz Lafontant- Talks Manifesting The Life & Career Of Her Dreams
EPISODE 204: Tyla Abercrumbie- Talks "The Chi," Being An Actor Advocate & Staying Empowered In Your Career
EPISODE 203: Nirine S. Brown- "Ruthless" Actor Talks Being Bold & Unapologetically Black and Talented
EPISODE 202: Dajuan Johnson- How He's Helping Actors To Think Bigger & Uplevel Their Careers
EPISODE 201: Tiffany Black- Talks The Power of Her Pen & Being Unafraid To Take Up Space In This Industry
EPISODE 200: The Actors Lounge Celebrates 200 Episodes
EPISODE 199: Katt Arcos- Talent Manager Talks Best Ways Actors Can Position Themselves for Representation & Growth Within Their Careers
EPISODE 198: Taylor Lambert- Talks Aura Casting & How Actors Can Stand Out Virtually
EPISODE 197: Crystel Patterson- Talks Finding Her Passion Through Writing & Creating Her First Children’s Book
EPISODE 196 :Janette R. Smith- Talks the Power of Mindset & Operating In Purpose
EPISODE 195: Angelo Maldonado Jr- Talks Mental Health & Being The Change He Wants To See
EPISODE 194: Amy Lyndon- Celebrity Booking Coach Talks the Philosophy of Booking & the Lyndon Technique
EPISODE 193: J Nycole Ralph- Talks Artist Entrepreneurship & Helping Actors Transition From Their 9 to 5
EPISODE 192: Brian Confer- Founder of The Headshot Truck Talks Actor Headshots
EPISODE 191: Steven St. Pierre- Talks Bringing Vulnerability To His Work, Filmmaking & Being A Resourceful Actor
EPISODE 190: Sean Perez- Talks The Power Of Branding & Helping Actors Get To Their Next Level
Kinnik Sky- Talks Creating Her Own Opportunities & Saying Yes To Yourself
Joseph Pearlman- Celebrity Acting Coach and Founder of Pearlman Acting Academy
William Jefferson, Jr- Talks Being Unapologetic And Fearless On This Creative Journey
Mike Dolphy- Talks The Actor Blueprint & Helping Other Actors Find Success In The Business
Autumn Bailey Ford- Talks Filmmaking & Being A Producer For The People
Numa Perrier- Talks Being A Powerhouse & Undeniable In Her Lane
Denim Richards- Talks Mastering Your Mind & Unplugging From Distractions
Asante Deshon- Talks Pursuing His Dream While Allowing His Faith To Lead Him
Jessica Obilom- Talks Her Powerful Film, "Trafficked" & Working On Projects That Challenge Her As An Artist
Lenny Thomas- Talks Booking Ruthless From A Self Tape, The Grind & Hustle Of The Journey & Paying It Forward
Erica Hubbard- Talks Longevity, Not Slowing Down & Taking Full Control Of Her Career
Brett Dismuke- Talks The New Normal of Production & Being Flexible In This Business
Cara Chute Rosenbaum- Casting Director Gives Insight Into The Casting Process & Gives Advice To Actors In Regards To COVID-19
Kron Moore- Talks Her Lead Role On Tyler Perry's, The Oval and Growth & Patience As An Actor
David Alan Madrick- Talks Manifesting HIs Life & Career Through The Power Of Belief & Active Faith
Brandee Evans- Star of P-Valley on Starz Talks About The New Show & Her Exciting Role
Kristian Diaz- Talks Writing, Directing & Starring In His New Film, Retrocausality
Carl Seaton- Talks Directing & His Love For Filmmaking
Todd Anthony- Talks Knowing Yourself & Allowing Gods Light To Shine Through You
Carrie Bernans- Actor, Professional Stunt Woman, Pro-Athlete & Producer; Successfully Wearing Multiple Hats & Being A Jack Of All Trades
Trey Haley- President of Tri Destined Studios Talks Changing The Perception Of The World Through Film & TV
Erica S. Bream- Talks The Casting Process, How To Stand Out During An Audition & What Makes A Great Self-Tape
Valeka Jessica- Talks Booking The Room And Being Unapologetic In The Audition Room
Kelsey Scott- Talks Being A Working Actor And Maintaining Career Longevity
Ashleigh Morghan- Talks Shifting Her Mentality To Operate Her Acting Career As A Business & Becoming More Marketable
Carole Jefferson- Talks Balancing Her Career As A Prosecutor While Also Pursuing Her Acting Career
Rachael Grace- Talks How She Went From A Featured Background Role To Eventually Booking A Recurring Role On Black-ish
Wendy Alane Wright- Talks Hollywood Winners Circle Academy & Helping Actors Succeed In The Industry
Presilah Nunez- Talks The Evolution Of Her Auditioning Process & The Importance Of Being A Well Rounded Person In Order To Bring Depth To Your Characters
Yvonne Senat Jones- How She Went From A Recurring Guest Star To A Series Regular Role In Tyler Perry's New Spinoff Show, "Ruthless"
Andrea Myles- Talks Booking Her First Recurring Role On "Queen Sugar" After 7 Years Of Consistently Pursuing Her Dream
Brely Evans- Stops By To Talk About Her New Class, "Acting Class: What They Didn't Tell You"
Christina Elmore- Talks The Casting Process For Her Role As Condola On HBO's Insecure & Never Feeling A Sense Of Rejection When She Doesn't Book A Role
Fernlea Crump-Murchison- Playwright & Founder of A Sound Vision, Inc, Talks About Her Journey Along With Years Of Writing & Producing Faith Based Stage Plays
Paula Bryant-Ellis- Talks About Her New Powerful Series, Behind Her Faith & Staying True To Her Vision
Audrey Harris- Talks Her Plans To Merge Faith And Hollywood & Gives Some Real Advice To Actors Looking To Make That Move To L.A.
Samah Damanhoori- Talks Her Animated Short Film, Madina Paper (Paper City) & Being A Saudi Women's Rights Activist Fighting Against Her Country's Male Guardianship Rules
Allyse Gibson- Talks Transitioning From Her 9 to 5, Creating Her Own Content & Taking Her Career Into Her Own Hands
Shana Solomon- Talks Her New Book, "The Actor's Hustle" & Teaching Actors How To Take Their Careers To The Next Level
Charmin Lee- Talks Maintaining Success In The Business For Over 30 Years & Her Online Masterclass, Book IT- Audition Technique- The Secrets
Angela White- Talks Her Powerful Film, A Question Of Faith, New Book & Online School For Actors
Damien D. Smith- Talks Creating Opportunities, Making A Name For Himself & Making An Impact Through His Art
Louis Stancil- Talks Coaching Actors & Cultivating The Artist Gifts
Linara Washington- Talks Taking Her MCAT Money To Buy Headshots & Eventually Pursuing Her Dreams Of Becoming An Actor
Sheila Jaye- Talks Transitioning From The Atlanta Market To Los Angeles & How Actors Can Best Prepare
Terrence Terrell- Emmy Award Winning Actor Talks His Journey Of Faith, Focus & Freedom And How It Led To His Ultimate Success
Lena Anthony- A Soul Inspired Conversation With The Creator & Host Of Soulful Sundaze
Tray Chaney- Talks About His Start From HBO's The Wire To Saints & Sinners And How Content Creation Has Been The Key To His Continued Success
Nadia Flamenco- Talks Commitment, Balance & Stopping At Nothing To Acheive Success
Judi Johnson- Co-Host Of Soulful Sundaze Talks Faith, Confidence & Passion vs Purpose
Kiah Alexandria Clingman- How She Booked Her First SAG Role On Undercover Brother 2 From A Table Read
Erman Baradi- Top Networker In Hollywood Talks Creating His Own Lane & The Power Of Networking
Maria Tornberg- Headshot Photographer Talks About What It Takes To Get A Great Headshot
Taja V. Simpson- How Her Hard Work & Faith Helped Her To Manifest Her Role On Tyler Perry's The Oval
Chasity Saunders- How The Tragic Loss Of Her Father Helped Her To Walk In Her Purpose
Gi'onna Kamille- Talks Using Life Challenges To Bring Life To Her Characters & How Doing Riverdale Reaction Videos Have Opened Doors For Her Career
Caryn Ward Ross- Actress & Executive Producer Of "Craig Ross Jr's Monogamy" Talks About How Working On Herself From The Inside Out Has Helped Her Maintain Success In The Business
Judy Kain- With Over 400 Commercials & 80 Credits, Acting Coach & Owner Of Keep It Real Acting Studios In Los Angeles Shares Her Story
Jazmen Darnell Brown- TV Writer For OWN's Ambitions Talks About His Journey In The Industry
Duane Finley- Talks Auditioning and Booking His First Role As "Young Slim" In The Film "The Wood"
George Pierre- Top Atlanta Casting Director Shares His Knowledge Of The Casting Process
Maria Howell- Talks About How Being A Featured Extra In 'The Color Purple' Launch Her Acting & Singing Career
Sara Mornell- Acting Coach Talks The Mornell Method & Teaching Her Actors To Be Fearless While Owning The Audtion Room
Mara Hall- Talks Booking Her First Series Regular Role On OWN's Ambitions After 11 Years
Dinora Walcott- Talks The Ups & Downs Of The Industry & Her Love For Coaching Other Actors
Jerrel O'Neal- Talks Using His Gifts & Hunger To Keep Him Going On His Journey As An Actor
Khalimah- Creator Of The Bi-Weekly Networking Event "Screening Room ATL & Screening Room LA"
Sheila Tajada- How Taking Risk In Her Life & Career Have Played A Major Role In Her Success
Naomi Mack- Talks The Importance Of Collaboration, Her Love For Auditioning & How Living Life Freely Has Created Opportunities For Her
Khalilah Joi- Talks Winning ABC's Talent Competition & Her Powerful Role On 'Grey's Anatomy' As A Rape Victim
Brittany Inge- Talks Being Upgraded To Series Regular On BET's Boomerang & The Mindset Shifts She's Made With That Position
Daniel Croix Henderson- Star of Tyler Perry's Upcoming Show "The Oval" Talks About His Desire To Help People Heal Through Storytelling
LaQuanda Plantt- Talks About Her Love For Casting & Gives Actors Advice On Auditioning
Novi Brown- Talks Booking Her First Series Regular Role On Tyler Perry's New BET Show Sistas, Without Ever Booking A Co-Star Or Guest Star Role
Warren S.L. Burke- Talks Quitting His Corporate Job In Iowa To Becoming A Full Time Actor In Los Angeles
Reece Odum- How Her Acting Career Flourished In A Short Amount Of Time
Errol Sadler- Gives Insight On What It Means & What It Takes To Be A Great Movie Producer
Racquel Bailey- Talks About Her Decision To Put Up A Billboard In An Effort To Get Tyler Perry's Attention
Anthony Meindl- The Art Of Being You; Teaching Actors To Be Vulnerable, Removing Facades & Taking Risk
Shayla Love- Talks Fully Embracing & Thriving Within Her Artistic Journey
Kareem Grimes- His Love For The Craft & Passion For Acting Has Helped Him To Maintain His Success In The Business
Dawn Halfkenny- How A Leap Of Faith At A Cattle Call Audition Turned Into A Full Time Acting Career
Kendrick Cross- Talks About How Within The Last 3 Years He's Averaged Over 30 Bookings Per Year
Tasia Grant- Talks Transitioning From Her Corporate Career To Becoming An Actress in Film & TV
Jazmin Monee' Brehaut- Talks About Her Powerful & Raw Performance In Her Very First Feature Film, The Broken Rose
Santiago Rosas- Talks About How His Training and Respect For The Process Helped Him To Grow As A Person & An Actor
Jasmine Burke- Talks About Her Book, Work Your Audtion & How Auditioning Is The Gateway To Booking The Job
Miguel Nunez, Jr- Faith, Determiniation, Belief & God Led Him To His Ultimate Success
Host Mel V Celebrates 100 Episodes Of The Actors Lounge
Esther Seznie- Breaks Down The Role Of A Casting Director & Gives Actors The Inside Scoop On The Business
Donté Clark- Talks Finding Success In His Own City and Creating Opportunites for Himself & Others In His Community
George Ketsios- Gives Insight On The Commercial Casting Process
Anthony Alabi- Walked Away From A Two Year NFL Contract To Pursue His Dreams Of Becoming An Actor
Kelcy Griffin- Shares The Key Factors That Have Helped Her Book More Work
Evan Joelle- Talks How He Tapped Into The Role Of A Pimp In His First Feature Film, The Broken Rose
Carrie Olsen- How She Turned Her Love For Voiceover Into A Full Time Career
Lilia Luciano- The Other Side of Filmmaking With A Documentary Film Director & Investigative Journalist
Anjelika Washington- Booked Her First Series Regular Role With Zero Credits
Mike Dopud- Talks Working His Way Up In The Business, Starting Off As A Stuntman/Background Actor To Eventaully Becoming A Series Regular
Jane Drake Brody- Master Teacher, Coach & Author, Talks About The Art Of Acting & The Business Of Acting
Erica Page- After Quitting Her Job & Surrendering 100% To God, She Began To Book Consistently & Eventually Booked 2 Series Regular Roles
Tiffany Daniels- After Booking Her First Speaking Role She Booked 12 More Back To Back.
Marquita Goings- How Finding The Right Acting Coach Took Her Career To The Next Level
Lana Young- Becoming A Successful Actress After Starting Her Career At Age 33
Nicole Collins- How A Lack Of Auditions Pushed Her To Create Her Own Content
Anais Lee- Talks Her Role In "The Sun Is Also A Star" & Working With Yara Shahidi
Ciera Payton- Talks Booking A Lead Role Opposite Steven Seagal While Still Being A Student, Working With Tyler Perry & How Growing Up In New Orleans Shaped Her
Behzad Dabu- How He Turned A Smaller Role Into A Bigger Role On How To Get Away With Murder
Christine Horn- Becoming A Booking Magnet, Lessons From Her New Book, "Playing Small: The Actor's Guide To Becoming A Booking Magnet"
Sheena Faust- Actress, Writer, Director, Producer & Creator of The Web Series "Why Am I Still Single?"
Tia Link- She Quit Her Job As A Lawyer To Become A Full Time Actress
Fikile M Kani- Actor, Writer, Filmmaker and Creator of Tech Bae
TIffany Copeland- Voice Actress and founder of Black Girl Voiceover World
Danielle Pinnock- Actor, Playwright, Coach and Co-creator or Hashtag Booked
LaNisa Frederick- Actress, Content Creator, Voice Actor and Co-creator of Hashtag Booked
Paul Hungerford- Teacher & Improviser Talks About His Love For Acting And Cinema
Javicia Leslie- Talks Her Break Out Role On CBS's "God Friended Me"
Andrea Lewis- Talks The Importance Of Finding & Establishing Yourself Within The Business
Nana Ghana- Talks Her Creative Journey & How She Came To Develop Herself & Her Craft
Lawrence Chau- Talks His Powerful Short Film "Justice For Vincent" & Being An Asian Male In The Business
Elise Neal- Talks About Her Successful Career Spanning Over Three Decades
Nate Duncan- Gives Insight On The Process of Film Festivals & Talks About His Short Film, "The Interview
Jackie Dallas- Talks About Transitioning From Being A Doctor For 4 Years To Becoming A Full Time Actress
Jerrell Lee Wesley- Talks Taking A Leap Of Faith And Moving To Los Angeles With $1,200 To Chase His Dreams Of Becoming An Actor
Lucy Walters- Talks Her Infamous Role As Holly On "Power" & Reflects On Her Early Years Living In New York While Chasing Her Dream
Rodney Perry- Talks Surviving A Stroke & How His Perspective For Life Changed After That Experience
Angel Parker- Talks Booking Her First Series Regular Role On Marvel's Runaway's After 17 Years
Brandon Victor Dixon- Talks His First Perfessional Acting Job As Simba In "The Lion King" & Navigating That Experience
DaVida Chanel- Talent Manager Of Etcetera and Company Talks About What Makes Actors Marketable & Best Ways To Seek Representation
Rolando Boyce- Talks His Love For The Craft & Working on Showtimes "The Chi"
Yolonda Ross- Talks The Importance Of Knowing The Business & Being A Student Of Life
Jamall Rashaud Mcmillan- Talks Building His Own Production Company, Challenges Of Independent Filmmaking & Creating Faith Based Films
Terry Berland- Los Angeles Casting Director Breaks Down The Casting Process & Talks Being A Prepared Actor Before The Audition
William Uschold- Talks About HIs Powerful Feature Film "The Broken Rose"
Kelly Jenrette- Talks Booking Her First Co-Star Role After 7 Years Of Living In Los Angeles
Thomas Q. Jones- Talks About How He Successfully Transitioned from Being A Professional Football Player To Becoming An Actor & Being Committed To The Craft
Angela White- Film Producer Gives Advice To Actors Who Feel Stuck & The Importance Of Having A Presence In LA, NYC and ATL
Benjamin Patterson- Talks Working On OWN's Greenleaf & The Power Of Seeing Yourself Represented On Screen
Brely Evans
Avery Mason
D'Kia Anderson
Karon Joseph Riley
Yolanda T. Ross
Brad Lemack
Noree Victoria
Robert Ri'chard
Addie Doyle
Ryan Ochoa
Isaiah C. Morgan
Cocoa Brown
Christine Horn
Melvin Jackson Jr.
Corinne Meadors
Tony D. Head
Tanjareen Thomas
Dove Meir
Amanda Diaz
Ski-ter Jones
Rhavynn Drummer
Dustin Felder
Erica Shaffer
David Figlioli
Gabby Lane
Shelley Robertson
Amber Friendly
Monica Lawson
Keena Ferguson
Tony Gapastione
Anthony L. Fernandez
Crystal Lee Brown
Chris Gardner
Tristan Cunningham
Dawn Ying Yuen
Asante Jones
Sasha Compere
Chevonne Hughes
Nelson Estevez
Danielle Moné Truitt
Tre Alexander
Adam Huss
Tonya George
Jasmine Wright
Morris D. Small
Cassandra Relynn
William H. Bryant Jr.
Nakia Burrise
DoBoy
Kaira Akita