The Global Actor

Do you struggle with the need to get things “right”? In this episode we explore the journey of letting go of perfectionism and embracing authenticity with guest, award-winning narrator & “human in progress” Dominique Franceschi (or just “Dom”).Whether you're a seasoned performer, creative business owner or just starting out, this episode will help you embrace the idea of being "a human in progress" and offer insight into finding balance in your creative career.Key Topics:How Dom transitioned from perfectionism to an “in progress” mindset to alleviate pressure and welcome mistakes.The benefits of separating business and creative aspects of your career, inspired by Dominique’s experience with Momentum Club.The importance of embracing authenticity and the power of maintaining cultural and linguistic identities in your work.Overcoming stereotypes in casting and promoting authentic representation in the industry.Plus, catch our Lightning Round with fun insights into Dom’s favorite things and hobbies!🔗 Engage with topics like:Authentic casting practicesSustainable creative career developmentThe role of community and mentorship in artistic growthYou Can Follow Dominique on Instagram @domfranceschiLinks:Zoey Wonders WhyHot SurGrow Up, Luchy ZapataNo More Senora MimiSeniora SanasanaSubscribe, follow, like, and share to help spread the inspiration!Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Audible, or Spotify!

Whether you’re a tv/film actor, audiobook narrator, or another kind of creative artist, today’s episode is for those wanting to embrace working creatively full-time.Guest Nicky Endres (she/they) is an LA based Actor, Comic, Voice Artist, and award-winning Narrator. Things completely changed for Nicky when during the pandemic she was introduced to Audiobook Narration.Embracing tools and experience gained from The Great Audiobook Adventure™ and Momentum Club, in combination with their clear values and intention, Nicky now makes a full-time living as an artist, is the CEO of her incorporated business, and shares her Asian-American Non-Binary Transfeminine Queer perspective in projects that are values aligned, like Netflix’s One Day at a Time and dozens of audiobooks she’s narrated for the Big 5 and other major publishers.In this episode we chat:🎙️ What it was like on the set of One Day at a Time and how the entire team from showrunner to #1 on the call sheet set up a safe space - creative leaders lean in to hear how to lead a set or any production or space with intention🎙️ The power that martial arts have had on Nicky’s discovery of values🎙️ A Midwest ethic - how it helped Nicky at first, but then became an obstacle in Nicky’s artistic evolution Join us to rethink what it means to be an independent full-time artist.Stream the episode now! 🎧LinksInstagram @MxNickyEAm I Trans EnoughDream Big Plan Smart Retreat!

Ever felt like life was slipping away from you?This episode of The Global Actor Podcast we dive into the inspiring life of Krystal Hammond, a trailblazing non-binary queer creative, cancer survivor, and acclaimed audiobook narrator. From reflections on mortality to finding empowerment through storytelling, Krystal shares a journey marked by resilience, courage, humor, and an unyielding passion for creativity.Listen in as we discuss the topics of:🔥 Embracing Mortality - Krystal's poignant reflections post-cancer🔥 Finding Freedom and Success - Key insights into building a fulfilling creative career🔥 Inspiring Projects - an inside look at "Shadow Hills Academy" and moreWe also explore transformational themes like✅ Living Without Fear - Learn from Krystal's mantra of "YOLO and F' it"✅ Prioritizing Well-Being - Shifting mantras from "muscle through" to the kinder "self-care". And✅ Taking Risks - Embrace failure as part of the path to successJoin us for a dose of profound inspiration and transformative wisdom. Ready to turn your challenges into power? Tune in and let Elise and Krystal inspire you to do it.Celebrate and subscribe at The Global Actor Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Audible, or Spotify for more stories that uplift and empower. Let's live fully and find our voice in every chapter of our lives.Links:krystalhammond.comTikTok: @KMHammonShadow Hills Academy_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _We are just weeks away from the end of the year. Can you believe it? While you might want to push through the rest of the year without giving thought to the next 12 months, I implore you to pause. The new year is coming either way and, I PROMISE you, you’ll have a much smoother experience in your business if you put a PLAN in place.Which is why each year, I host the Dream Big, Plan Smart Challenge. This 5-day FREE Challenge is my holiday gift to you. Dream Big, Plan Smart meets you the creative where you’re at right now, no matter how this year went.When you take part in the Dream Big, Plan Smart Challenge, you’ll review your 2024, decide what you’re keep + letting go of so that you can practically plan with confidence AND curiosity.Whether you want to add a new income stream, book next-level jobs or DO LESS, this challenge will help you make 2025 your most actionable and abundant year yet!This challenge is FREE, so join us now at bit.ly/dreambigplansmartWe begin on November 18th!

Welcome back to The Global Actor podcast w/ Elise Arsenault!Joining us today is producer, director, musician, and post production mastering engineer, Justin Mara. In this episode we’ll debunk some common myths about microphones, home studios, and digital audio workstations (DAWs) AND Justin's will make his case for why a quiet, non-reflective space is the secret to good sound.The tech side of the audiobook/vo industry can be a little like learning a new language for both newcomers and professionals. Justin gives practical advice for setting up a home studio on any budget, PLUS he shares what he considers the most valuable part of the transformative journey offered by our signature course [The Great Audiobook Adventure] designed to elevate both new and seasoned narrators alike. The answer may surprise you!Justin shares his exciting personal projects, including his band, "Survivors of the Kraken," and the parallels between teaching and sound engineering.Whether you're an aspiring narrator or a seasoned actor looking to enhance your audio skills, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Get ready to unlock the secrets to achieving stellar sound quality in your home studio. Let's get started!Links:Free Class Narrate your Way to Abundance, an introduction to the Great audiobook Adventure. It's the final time I'm offering this training in 2024. So if you've ever thought about getting into audiobooks NOW is the time. Head over to audiobookadventure.com/class to sign up and I'll see you in class See you thereJustin's Links:Survivors Of The KrakenGEEKING OUT w/ Shades and Sketch@treecavestudio@sotkband

How do you know if you’re running a viable creative business or funding an expensive hobby? In this episode, we challenge the idea of ‘playing small’, explore some simply savvy metrics to identify where your business falls, and brainstorm some creative ideas to diversify your creative business revenue streams.Viable Businesses:  ✅ Have a Clear Mission and provides solutions✅ Have a savings plan and financial support for unexpected events to manage risk.✅  Are profitable to the point where they can pay their owners, invest in support and contractors as needed, and give the owner the ability to pay both personal and business taxes.Join us as we explore these and other ideas in this week’s episode of The Global Actor Podcast. Want to engage with Elise and a community of other empowered Multi-hyphenate creatives? Join The Global Actor Celebration and Intention Event to celebrate what’s working in your creative career and set an intention for the next 30 days. It is scientifically proven that what you focus on grows. That’s why each month we gather together as an empowered community manifest more success. Join us for this month’s Celebration and Intention Event at bit.ly/GlobalActorCelebrations Other Resources mentioned in this episode:Playing Small The Actor’s Guide to Becoming a Booking Magnet By Christine HornProfit First By Mike Michalowicz

What does Reid Hoffman's (co-founder of LinkedIn) prediction that the classic 9 to 5 job is dying and may be extinct by 2034 mean for your creative career, if anything?Whether you currently have a safety job, or you’ve always pieced together various gigs to support your creative journey, this episode is packed with insights for you.Discover how to: 💲 Diversify your income with multiple revenue streams ✅ Work smarter, not harder, in your creative pursuits 🌟 Niche down and build sustainable systems for ongoing successEmbracing being a small business owner can place you ahead in the game, no matter what the future holds for traditional employment.Plus, this week only, I'm offering my free class "Narrate Your Way to Abundance" where I'll get you started building out your audiobook narration creative income stream!Choose best date for you Sept 17, 19 or 21. Full details at:www.audiobookadventure.com/classLet's embrace this change together and set yourself up for a prosperous creative career!Please follow/subscribe, leave a review.And to take implement today's episode in your own creative career, answer the following question and tag us on social @theglobalactor on IG or https://www.linkedin.com/in/elise-arsenault/ on LinkedIn:What comes up for me when I think about myself as the leader of a small business?

Welcome to another empowering episode of The Global Actor podcast!Ready to meet my first guest?!Angel Pean is an alum of The Great Audiobook Adventure™ and her story of embracing change in pursuit of her creative dreams includes a move to a new city, reconnecting with her childhood love of reading AND creating new systems to support a career that now Exceeds her Expectations. Woot!Angel Pean is making waves in Atlanta's creative scene. Tune in as we explore the vital importance of rest for creatives, the journey of raising one's rates, and the fulfillment found in aligning projects with personal passions.From her NYC film and TV background to adding audiobook narration to her portfolio career, Angel shares candid reflections on overcoming imposter syndrome as well as her evolving role as a leader and mentor in the industry. With over 100 titles under her belt and an exciting catalogue that spans YA fiction, historical narratives, and dystopian Sci-Fi, Angel's story is one of unexpected yet fulfilling growth. Get ready for an inspiring discussion full of practical advice, personal insights, and a deep dive into the multi-hyphenate world of today's Global Actor.Get ready for a #VirgoSeason Special!Here are key moments in the discussion:00:00 Moved to Atlanta, expanded career opportunities, success.04:22 Unexpected journey led to realistic, audacious dreams.08:20 Virgo tendencies, pressure, passion, growth, business shift.13:12 Embracing technology to improve scheduling and organization..16:11 Embrace change, seek help, succeed as an artist21:51 Acting business essential for creative success and growth.24:27 Narrating journey from starting to current success.28:51 Embracing natural ebbs in creative career cycles.33:06 Weekend rest impacts creativity and productivity.36:20 "American Queen" by Vanessa Miller, based on true story.40:59 Discovering passion, aligning work with authenticity.43:50 Challenges of leadership and multi-hyphenate roles discussed.47:39 Passionate about sharing knowledge and coaching others.50:53 Persist in the face of challenges and overwhelm.Want to learn more about Audiobook Narration? Or Narrating more consistently with Publishers?You’re invited to my free LIVE class I’m teaching September 17, 19 and 21st. It’s called NARRATE YOUR WAY TO ABUNDANCE and it’s the final timethis training will be offered LIVE in 2024. In this class I dive deep into why Audiobook Narration is THE perfect creative, flexible income stream to add to your portfolio Career and I’ll teach you 3 tools you need to start working with publishers.WORKING WITH PUBLISHERS is the key to sustainable success in audiobooks.So head on over to www.audiobookadventure.com/class to sign up and I’ll see you in CLASS!Angel’s Narration mentioned on the episode:American Queen by Vanessa Miller https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9780840708892-the-american-queenThose Beyond the Wall by Micaiah Johnsonhttps://libro.fm/audiobooks/9780593823835-those-beyond-the-wallStay up-to-date on what Angel’s up to next at: www.angelpean.com—-----------------Thanks for listening!Please follow/subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and tune in for the next episode.And if you’d like to receive an email with insights about each podcast episode please sign up to receive email updates at: https://theglobalactor.com/podcast/#mailing-list

Let’s dive into a career pivot that had the greatest impact on my journey— discovering audiobook narration. If you find yourself hustling waiting tables, driving uber or working other non-creative jobs that suck your energy and leave you feeling exhausted… there is another way, and this episode is for YOU!We'll explore the powerful practice of checking in with yourself and your business, and discuss how moving into audiobook narration can provide both creative fulfillment and financial stability. I'll share my personal story of transitioning from theatre roles to becoming a sought-after audiobook narrator, highlighting actionable strategies that led me to book over 175 audiobooks. You'll learn why audiobook narration leverages your acting skills, how it can position you as an industry leader without needing an agent, and why it's a brilliant way for union actors to reap SAG-AFTRA benefits. Plus, discover how building repeatable systems in this niche can offer you the flexibility and independence to thrive. If you’re ready to take the plunge into audiobook narration, you’re in for actionable insights and a special invitation to my free live class, "Narrate Your Way to Abundance." Let’s dive in!You’re invited to my free LIVE class I’m teaching September 17, 19 and 21st. It’s called NARRATE YOUR WAY TO ABUNDANCE and it’s the final timethis training will be offered LIVE in 2024. In this class I dive deep into why Audiobook Narration is THE perfect creative, flexible income stream to add to your portfolio Career and I’ll teach you 3 tools you need to start working with publishers.WORKING WITH PUBLISHERS is the key to sustainable success in audiobooks.So head on over to audiobookadventure.com/class to sign up and I’ll see you in CLASS!