A couple of weeks ago, I spoke with a young actor about the business of The Business. He’s an acting student at a local university, and wanted to learn more about what life is really like for someone to pursue acting as a profession. It’s not easy, but it’s a lot of fun, for starters. […]
Philanthropy Fridays: Meet the Team (in Training)
Those of you who know me know that I’m multi-passionate. One of the things I’m passionate about is giving back, in whatever way you can. Whether it’s the gift of your time, a small monetary donation or some product or service you offer, giving back is so important. I’m grateful I even get to give […]
Life, Unscripted. Or, why everyone should take an improv class.
My job is to tell great stories. So is yours. Sometimes, the best stories are the ones that are told off the cuff – unrehearsed, unplanned, unscripted. One of the best pieces of advice I got as an actor was to take an improv class. Single best investment I have made in my career – […]
Making Choices
As an actor, creating a rich character means making choices. Not just any choices – STRONG choices. Choices that differentiate you from the 999 other people who are auditioning for the same gig. And sometimes, as you read through your 10th audition of the day for a gig you’d kill to book, you sit in your […]
What does it mean to be an #EverydayWoman?
Over the summer I had the pleasure to work on a modeling project with a friend of mine, the talented photographer Jun Tang. He’s been working with women from all walks of life to create a photo series called “Everyday Woman.” Taking photos of his subjects before and after hair, makeup and wardrobe, his premise […]
Monday, again!
Happy Monday, everyone! It’s the first week of November, and for a brief moment in time, it’s fall in LA. Cool, crisp, sunny and finally the right weather for sweaters and pumpkin spice everything. And it’s Monday, again! For some of us, that’s not a good thing. We’ve hit snooze 7 times before finally padding […]