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Hi I’m Peter Pamela Rose, Casting Director and certified Life and Career Coach for the Entertainment Industry. My goal is to break down the business of being a working actor into a simple, actionable, step by step Roadmap.
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The Actor CEO Podcast: Acting Business | Interviews | Motivation
Mike Moreno: Actor | Creator | Seeker
The Actor CEO Podcast brings interviews with actors, casting directors, and industry professionals from TV, film and theater right to you every Monday talking about what we’re not taught in school – that you have to manage your career like a business!
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Second Act Success Career Podcast: Career Transitions and Business Startup Advice for Women
Shannon Russell
Welcome to the Second Act Success Career Podcast, your go-to resource for inspiration and advice on how to navigate career transitions as you launch a business of your own. Hosted by Shannon Russell, a former television producer turned entrepreneur and career transition coach, this podcast is designed to guide and inspire you through the journey of transitioning careers and starting a business to pursue your second act in life. 🌟 Are you considering a career change? 🤔 Have you been dreaming ...
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Join me as we discuss the hot topics in the voice over industry with voiceover insiders, voice actors, casting directors, agents, movers, shakers. and news makers. I get to the heart of the issues with my own no-BS takes and talk to the people who are shaping and shifting our industry. Plus, the VO strategies, tips, and best practices for growing your voiceover career you’ve come to expect. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Audible, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, S ...
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Where Hollywood Hides: Television | Movies | Music | Show Business | Writing | Producing | Directing | Acting
Bob McCullough & Suzanne Herrera McCullough: Hollywood Film and Television
Bob McCullough & Suzanne Herrera McCullough, creators of www.WhereHollywoodHides.com, host this one-of-a-kind intimate behind-the-scenes podcast conversation about the best years Classic TV, movies and music. They have plenty to tell you about how they broke into Hollywood and have survived in the most exciting and challenging business in the world! Bob & Suzanne are showbiz industry veterans with more than 200 primetime television and film credits who openly share their stories from inside ...
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Kick Your Acting Career in Gear Okay, so let's talk about being tenacious. The number one thing about being tenacious is actually embracing it. And I talk about this in terms of my own experience, which is that my biggest mistakes have been my best teachers. My biggest mistakes have been my best teachers. And really understanding, when you make a m…
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Alright, so you’ve landed a big commercial gig, and the client’s ready to pay you thousands to use your voice. You’re stoked, right? But then, buried in the contract, you see it: in-perpetuity rights. Sounds fancy, sounds official, but what does it actually mean? And why should you, as a voice actor, care? Let’s break this down. This is In-Perpetui…
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From Corporate CEO to Beachside Consultant: How to Build a Profitable Consulting Business with Amy Rasdal | Ep #164 (Replay)
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Send us a text Ready to leave the 9-to-5 grind and build a successful consulting career? In this episode of Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell chats with Amy Rasdal, founder of Billable at the Beach. Amy shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder as a Silicon Valley CEO to creating a flexible, profitable consulting b…
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This week we're going to talk about gossip. Oh my god, I used to love gossip. I used to love to talk about other people, what they were doing. Ugh, it was so amazing. Can you tell I was a teenager in the 80s? But today I'm going to talk about why gossip is actually not that great. And I have really been the target of gossip as well, and maybe I had…
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Stand Out During the September Surge: How to Start Your Second Act Career (Encore Episode) | Ep #163
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Send us a text In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell dives into the "September Surge," the post-summer hiring boom that many job seekers miss out on. Discover how you can stand out from the crowd, whether you're looking for a new job, aiming for a promotion, or planning an exit strategy to start your own bus…
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Try out The Weekly Accountability Group Book a Free Consultation with Peter Today I'm going to talk about the abandoned actor and this is something that I have been really delving into on a deeper level in my private work, the private work I do with clients, but also in my weekly classes. And it's the idea of when we audition, or when we go to a se…
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Why Women Want To Be Boss- Episode One of How To Quit Your Job and Start A Business | Ep #162
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Send us a text This is your sneak peak of the new limited series podcast - How to Quit Your Job and Start a Business. If you are dreaming of leaving your 9-to-5 job to start your own business, then you must join Career Transition Coach Shannon Russell for this new series that will walk you from giving your notice at your corporate job to launching …
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Try out The Weekly Accountability Group Book a Free Consultation with Peter This podcast is called what's at stake. AKA the most important podcast you'll ever listen to. There's that phrase that says that life is not a dress rehearsal. And for those of you who are in your teens, 20s, 30s, and I'll be even honest, your 40s, I didn't get that then. I…
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How to Quit Your Job and Start A Business - A Sneak Peek into the New Limited Podcast Series | Ep #161
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Send us a text In episode 161 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell introduces the upcoming launch of her brand new limited series podcast, How To Quit Your Job and Start A Business. This exciting 20-episode series is designed to guide women step-by-step from employee to entrepreneur. Shannon shares the inspiration behind c…
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Tom Dheere, known as the VO Strategist, shares his origin story as a voice actor and discusses the changes in the industry over the past 30 years. Tom emphasizes the importance of being a good storyteller and adapting to the evolving industry, including the use of AI, and offers guidance and mentorship to voice actors, helping them navigate the ind…
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Try out The Weekly Accountability Group for Free We are going to be talking about the importance of fun. So I'm going to be really honest with you, this is a topic that I have had so much trouble with. Yeah, I have had trouble having fun. I thought that, I don't know, life was to be endured. And even though I had a positive, natural positive attitu…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits down with Cheryl Cross, an expert in military to civilian career transitions and author of Civilian Mission: The Three-Year Guide for Military Professionals Planning Civilian Careers. Cheryl shares her journey from a professional broadcaster to a work…
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The current state of the voice over business is not the problem. Generative AI, the pay-to-plays, the glut of talent, the seemingly endless string of strikes… none of that is the reason you’re not succeeding in voice over. Today, I’m talking to me as much as I’m talking to you. You think everyone else, especially coaches have it all together all th…
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Book a free consultation! Today I'm going to talk about something that I have found to be extremely helpful. And that word is being decisive. Now, sometimes when I'm decisive, I make mistakes. But this is the thing. Everything is fixable. And mistakes are how we grow. But in my being decisive, what happens is that things get put in order, into moti…
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Send us a text Ready to turn your passion into a thriving business? On this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell interviews Raquel Bruno, a former MTV Networks executive who took the leap to start her own entertainment company, Drive Entertainment Group. Raquel shares her inspiring journey from the fast-paced world…
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To me, a great VO podcast has to be current – this industry changes at light speed and if you’re last episode was 4 months ago or you publish when you feel like it, you’re not keeping the community up to date. A great voiceover podcast has to be educational and insightful and give solid advice on the industry. If it’s full of get rich quick and Fiv…
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Get the Free Class! Today, I'm going to talk about mistakes. Something that I'm going to be honest, I am not very excited about. Meaning that like I don't even want to admit to you, let alone myself, I'm not perfect. Because my name is Peter Pamela Perfection Rose. And just like things to be all neat and buttoned up and look good. And here's the th…
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Mastering Money: How to Save, Get Out of Debt, & Monetize Your Passion with Sara Conklin of Frozen Pennies | Ep #158
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Send us a text In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell dives deep into financial empowerment with Sara Conklin, the founder of Frozen Pennies. Sara shares her inspiring journey from being an English major and preschool teacher to becoming a financial coach and YouTube content creator. Discover actionable tips …
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Today we chat with the incredible Erikka J. and we cover a lot of ground, including imposter syndrome, Erikka's journey in the voiceover industry, the importance of building relationships, and the evolving opportunities for women and people of color in the industry. Erikka shares insights from her experiences with various coaches, including Kay Bes…
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BOOK A CALL WITH PETER Today, I'm going to talk about positive energy and energy and the actor and why it is so intensely important. I have found positive energy and positive thinking to be one of the most important things for a happy life and a happy career. So I'm going to start with a quote, which is Gandhi, which is “be the change you wish to s…
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Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential: Your business questions answered with Shannon Russell | Ep #157
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Send us a text Welcome to the Second Act Success Career Podcast with your host, Shannon Russell. In this special episode, we're sharing a live Q&A session from our recent Business Brainstorm Bootcamp. You'll hear real-time interactions and questions from women just like you, who are thinking about leaving their corporate jobs to start their own bus…
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Every Olympian has a goal of winning gold. Every team starts the season with the goal of a championship. It’s the systems, the habits, that separate elite from very good, very good, from good, good from mediocre, and mediocre from bad. So today, I’m going to lay out for you the Top 7 Habits of Highly Successful Voice Actors – the seven strategic sy…
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I have a very special offer for you. If you are interested in working with me, but you would like to talk to me first, click on the link in the show notes. And we'll get in touch and we'll set something up. BOOK A CALL WITH PETER We're going to talk about the two energies of the actor. We're going to be talking about anabolic energy and catabolic e…
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From Corporate Grind to Social Marketing Success: Jessica Stephens’ Inspiring Journey | Ep #156
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Send us a text Ready to escape the corporate grind and start a business that offers you flexibility and fulfillment? In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell dives deep into an incredible second act success story with guest Jessica Stephens. Jessica, a former high-powered corporate marketer, shares her transfor…
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There are hundreds of apps out there to help run our voice acting businesses, but finding the right ones can be like finding a needle in a haystack. After a lot of trial and error, I’ve found a set of tools that works for me. In this video, I’m going to break down why I prefer these specific apps, what the learning curve is like, and how much they’…
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Send us a text Welcome to the Business Brainstorm Mini Series on the Second Act Success Career Podcast! In this episode, host Shannon Russell dives into the surge of women-owned businesses in 2024. Discover the top 5 business ideas women are pursuing today, from consulting services to e-commerce, freelance writing, health coaching, and event planni…
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Weekly Accountability Group Creating effective change as an actor. I'm going to be talking about real coaching principles. Change can be scary and many people see a benefit in it. In not making change because the payoff is that they don't have to take action and they don't need to face the unknown. And that is a concept that I'm really going to be …
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Send us a text Welcome to the Business Brainstorm Mini-Series on the Second Act Success Career Podcast! In this episode, host Shannon Russell dives into the crucial topic of transitioning your side hustle into a full-time business. Discover why nearly 40% of U.S. adults have side hustles and how you can leverage this trend to achieve financial free…
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Send us a text Welcome to the Business Brainstorm Mini-Series on the Second Act Success Career Podcast! This is the second episode in this four-part series. In today's episode, host Shannon Russell dives into one of the most exciting yet challenging questions aspiring entrepreneurs face: "How do I decide what type of business to start?" If you're r…
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Try out The Weekly Accountability Group for FREE! Last week I talked about accountability and discipline. Today, I want to talk about hard days. I did not have a good night last night. I didn't sleep well. I'm going through some physical discomfort. Nothing serious, but just physical discomfort. And I just got down. And one of the things I've learn…
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Send us a text Welcome to the Second Act Success Career Podcast! I'm your host, Shannon Russell, and this is the first in a four-part Business Brainstorm Mini-Series. Are you ready to quit your nine-to-five job and start your own business? If you’re feeling stuck in your current role and dreaming of becoming your own boss, this episode is for you. …
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Today, an eye-opening chat with the best animation coach in the business, Everett Oliver, as we discuss the state of the animation business, Everett's background in the animation industry, the importance of developing relationships, and the difference between voicing a character and creating a character. We also touch on the impact of the SAG-AFTRA…
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Send us a text Ready to learn more about the powers of LinkedIn and how content marketing can change your journey to second act success? Join Shannon and her talented guest Annette Richmond for Episode #151 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. Annette is a seasoned content marketing strategist who shares her unique journey from writing for mag…
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Sign up for the free class I'm going to talk about something that has truly changed my life. There are two things. One is discipline and the second one is accountability. So the first one is accountability. When I started this work nearly 30 years ago, I can't even believe it's been that long. I really cannot believe it. It sometimes feels like it'…
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Send us a text Join us on the Second Act Success Career Podcast as we dive into the inspiring journey of Jessica Bowser, who transitioned from being an elementary school teacher to a nonprofit executive, and eventually found her calling as a successful podcaster. In this episode, Jessica shares her story of navigating through career changes, overco…
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Planning Out Your Day the Night Before Today I'm going to be talking about boundaries. The Language of Letting Go One of the things that comes up for actors quite often is setting boundaries with the representation, with a director of a play or a student film or a feature film, or even, what happened to me on a commercial set, where I was almost ph…
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Voiceover classes Today, I'm going to be talking about letting go of the fantasy and moving into reality. And this was something that I worked on with a client. It's not going to be a long podcast, but we were going over this reading and it just, it just hit me on a different level. And I really wanted to share it with you again. This comes out of …
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Send us a text In this inspiring episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, we welcome sisters Kelly Fox and Jessica Colarco, the dynamic duo behind the Chasing Brighter Podcast. Join us as we dive into their incredible journey from successful corporate careers to becoming business owners, and now advocating for women's empowerment and perso…
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Just about everything in the voice over business slows down in June, July, and August. But I also hear a lot of talk about a more macro slowdown in the voice over industry overall. Is that real? Is that just a chicken little reaction to AI? Are there other forces at play? Is this a perfect storm that means existential crisis for our business? Do yo…
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Free Month of my Weekly Coaching Group So today I'm gonna talk about that green emotion called jealousy. Oh, we've all had it, we've all experienced it, and we've all been the subject of it. But with actors, it can get so tricky. I wanted to do a podcast, really putting this emotion into perspective. “A flower never thinks of competing with the flo…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell dives into the dynamic world of virtual assistance with virtual assistant coach and trainer, Tracey D'Aviero. Tracey has over 20 years of experience, and she shares her inspiring journey from a corporate office working as a system analyst in the hospitalit…
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One of the problems with voice over advice on YouTube and in general is that it often comes from successful people. Stay with me. Among the things it takes to be successful is time. So, the people that are successful today started years and often decades ago. And the problem with that is voice over is a very different business than it was 30, 20, 1…
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Free Month of The Weekly Adjustment I'm going to be talking about a real coaching tool called getting a buy in. And that buy in is about really getting a buy in from yourself, something that you need in order to commit to yourself and motivate yourself. So I'm going to be giving you some strategies to achieve buy-in from yourself and then tell you …
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Send us a text In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell delves into the transformative power of personal branding during career transitions. Shannon discusses how to create a personal brand that highlights your unique skills, experiences, and personality, making you stand out in a competitive job market. From e…
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We need to talk. Whenever a conversation starts with that sentence, you know it’s going to be uncomfortable. But you need to hear this and I need to say it. I say it with love and kindness, but it’s going to be real, honest, and direct. Blunt, even. Voice actors, I talk to dozens of you every week. I ask you straight up what’s holding you back in y…
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Apply for the Terry Knickerbocker Studio’s Summer Intensive by June 7th and receive a special discount when you mention the podcast. Apply HERE About Terry Knickerbocker: Terry is a graduate of The Experimental Theatre Wing in the Drama Dept. at New York University. After graduating from NYU, Terry trained as an actor and a teacher with William Esp…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits down with Lisa Morton, a veteran in the interior design industry with a fascinating career journey. Lisa began her career designing opulent interiors for multimillion-dollar private jets, a dream job that ultimately led to severe anxiety and burnout. …
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There are Seven Deadly Sins in voice over. Things you should never do under any circumstances, and things that, if you do try to get away with them, I guarantee you it will bite you in the ass, either in the near or long term. Some of these will seem obvious, some not as obvious, but I can tell you I’ve personally seen multiple examples of ALL of t…
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This week what I wanted to do was a breathing exercise for actors because I think in this incredible turbulent world that we live in, and yes, it's always turbulent, but it seems particularly turbulent right now. It is so important that for us as artists, that before we are about to perform, that we get to the center of us. As a little girl, I call…
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Send us a text From Foreign Service to Fitness: Heike Yates’ Inspiring Midlife Transformation | Ep #145 In this captivating episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits down with Heike Yates, a dynamic midlife fitness coach with over 35 years of experience. Heike shares her extraordinary journey from her early dreams …
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