Actors Encouraged

Master audition room confidence, find the right “day job” for you, tune out the industry noise, set achievable goals, and follow YOUR path to YOUR success...without the usual fear and anxiety of the pursuit. Host and fellow actress, Amy McNabb, brings you the mindset strategies, productivity hacks, networking guides, confidence boosts, and inspirational stories that help YOU become the well-paid, fully expressed, thriving actor you were born to be. You are not alone, but your path is unique. This is your mentor in podcast form. Follow us on INSTAGRAM: @actormindsetpod

049: Coach Brian Patacca on Redefining Happiness, Failing Fast, + Trusting Your Purpose

Brian Patacca helps actors get what they want without suffering. He is a Life and Career Coach (and a newly ordained Reverend!) and as someone IN his coaching program, I can not tell you how excited I am to have this bonus content for you today. www.makeagentswantyou.com www.instagram.com/briansaysthat www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod

05-13
58:57

048: Planning for Your Dream Life + ANNOUNCEMENT

How to plan your dream life by planning your dream week AND a special announcement about the next iteration of this podcast and how it's going to serve you over the next few months.  www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb

04-01
10:06

047: Advice I'm Living By Right Now

The TL;DL version of this is: Do what you love on purpose and do it well. But the episode is like 8 minutes, so I feel like you should probably just listen. :D Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb 

03-25
10:01

046: How to Love Yourself Well

The practice of loving yourself well, with kindness, attentiveness, and skill will change your life and your career because at the end of the day, as an artist, you must show up rested, rejuvenated, and confident. And loving yourself is exactly how to do that. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod

03-18
13:52

045: Building a Solid Foundation for Fulfillment

You are the CEO of your acting career and like any high-quality, profitable business, you need a strong foundation. Today we’re talking about how to build out your personal and career foundations with some playful imagining and thoughtful planning. Follow us on IG: @actormindsetpod

03-11
09:42

044: Take Care, Take Care, Take Care (managing your mid-pandemic rut)

If you’re feeling that you’ve hit a wall (your first or one of many during the pandemic) you’re not alone! Let’s talk about easy ways to navigate around it. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod

03-04
11:08

043: 3 Ways to Combat Negative Self Talk

Easy, doable ways to shift the three main kinds of negative self-talk: 1. This sucks. 2. I suck. 3. What if they think I suck? :)  Support the podcast by going to BuyMeACoffee.com/AmyMcNabb Go to WeAudtion.com and use the code MINDSET25 for 25% off your monthly fee. And as always find me on Instagram @amylmcnabb and @actormindsetpod

02-25
12:41

042: The ULTIMATE Actor Podcast Host Roundtable Part 2

Best thing about this conversation? You'll be reminded that you’re not alone. Guests: Sam Valentine, Tony Rossi, and Maggie Bera.  Sam Valentine // www.instagram.com/onebrokeactress onebrokeactress.com Maggie Bera // www.instagram.com/actoraesthetic www.actoraesthetic.com Tony Rossi // www.instagram.com/tony.rossi www.tonyrossicoaching.com Get your Actor Dictionary for $5 off with MINDSET5 at www.onebrokeactress.com/shop

02-18
38:00

041: The ULTIMATE Actor Podcast Host Roundtable Part 1

The Season 2 Premieres with three amazing guests, all of whom have podcasts to help the actor community! Sam Valentine // One Broke Actress - Repping Los Angeles!  www.instagram.com/onebrokeactress onebrokeactress.com Maggie Bera // Actor Aesthetic - Repping New York City www.instagram.com/actoraesthetic www.actoraesthetic.com Tony Rossi // the Actor Problems Podcast - He’s our Chicago rep! www.instagram.com/tony.rossi www.tonyrossicoaching.com

02-11
52:52

SEASON 2 ANNOUNCEMENT! (Plus a little encouragement for 2021)

Season 2 Premieres Thursday, February 11th! But I couldn't let you go a whole month without a little encouragement for reflection on 2020 and moving into 2021 with ease and care. Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod Follow Amy on IG: www.instragam.com/amylmcnabb

01-14
05:52

040: Building Authentic Relationships, Managing Representation Rejection, and Letting Go of People Pleasing with Actress & Coach, Jenna Doolittle

Jenna Doolittle is an actress (AHS, Scandal, Rattlesnake), career coach, & the woman behind the Actors Rise Newsletter. In this episode, she offers a fresh perspective on finding reps, ways to serve rather than please, and how to build relationships with people in the biz. ACTORS RISE: bit.ly/actorsrisenewsletter www.facebook.com/groups/actorsrise/ INSTA: @thatdoolittle @actormindsetpod @amylmcnabb GIFTS: https://www.etsy.com/shop/tytybydesign Use MINDSET10 at checkout for 10% off!

12-13
44:48

039: 2 Surprising Ways to Finish Your Year Strong

Are you exhausted from 2020 and ready to call it a day? Or are you pumped post-election and creatively stoked to book before the year ends? Both make sense! That's why today I offer you 2 different ways to finish the year strong and go into 2021 mentally, physically, and spiritually healthy. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod And your host: www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb

11-12
14:11

038: Romanticizing Your Life (and your Self-Tapes)

If you're struggling to get your self-tapes done without resistance, or you just can not seem to snap out of your bad mood, or you're just feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders...this one is for you. Try looking at your life through this lens to freshen things up and love your life again. www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb

10-29
08:46

037: How to Release Your Self Doubt Stories

What is the meanest thing you think about yourself when you mess up or when you're afraid? No matter how often you say it...it’s too often. You deserve to rewrite the old (sometimes mean) stories about yourself that play over and over in your head. Listen to this episode to learn the 5 steps to rewrite the way you think of who you are, so you can accomplish your dreams. www.instagram.com/actormindestpod www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb

10-15
11:04

Ep 036: A Love Note (maintain hope)

A short and sweet moment for me to acknowledge that wherever you are is okay, safe, and normal. You’re not alone, and it is safe to keep hope alive. In fact, it’s more necessary than ever. Love you. Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod Follow Amy on IG: www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb www.WeAudition.com needs readers! Use discount code MINDSET25 at checkout from 25% off their pro membership and sign up to be a reader to start making money now!

10-08
07:59

035: 4 “Shoulds” You Need to Let Go of Immediately

The word "should" will make or break you when it comes to auditions, booking work, your perspective on your career, and your life in general. Let's review and let go of 4 of the top "shoulds" that are halting your acting career in its tracks. www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb

09-24
13:26

034: The Importance of Play & Choosing How You Want to Grow

No matter your circumstances right now, this is a wonderful time for two areas of focus: growth and play. Listen in to this episode for how to leverage your situation to maximize your self-growth AND how to activate the imaginative, improvisational playtime you enjoyed as a kiddo. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod Follow Amy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb Book referenced: Essentialism by Greg McKeown

09-17
11:12

033: How to Create Accountability in Your Career and Why (hint: It will make you more successful…)

Did you know you’re 65% more likely to meet a goal if you commit it to another person? And 95% more likely if you have ongoing meetings to check in on progress? Today’s episode is all about accountability and a few different ways you can build it into your schedule so that you reach your goals faster (and probably happier, too!)  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod Follow Amy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb

09-10
14:14

032: Getting Your Big Break & Navigating New Experiences as a Professional Actor with Actress, Taylor Misiak

Taylor Misiak is an LA based actress with credits including The CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, the Netflix Original Series American Vandal, and her most recent role as Ally, a series regular, on FXX's new show, Dave. She's also the co-host of the Table Flipping podcast. We talk about the best and the most challenging parts of getting your big break, and how to handle them. Lil Dickie Music Vid: https://youtu.be/NWWeQlXfSa0 https://www.instagram.com/taylormisiak https://www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod

09-03
52:37

031: An Exercise for Releasing the Weight of the World (& Embracing Creativity)

If you’re finding that it’s hard to be and feel creative right now, you’re not alone! In this episode, we’re talking about why it feels that way right now. PLUS, a really fun way to access your creativity. (Join me in the challenge and tag me on IG when you complete your daily 1 hour of creativity!) Follow us on IG www.instagram.com/actormindsetpod Follow Amy on IG www.instagram.com/amylmcnabb

08-20
10:02

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