acting like an actor

Jean is known for her roles on shows such as Mr William’s Madame Is Dying and films such as The Truth Hurts, Did You Mean It, Stall and Superpowers Aren’t A Thing we chat her journey from having a ton of jobs to acting full time, things she changed to “get serious” about acting, and how she stays positive in a difficult industry. if you feel stagnant in your acting career, this episode is for you if you want acting to become more of a full time thing for you; this episode is for you if you’re a mr williams madame is dying fan, this episode is for you ;). jean's insta: https://www.instagram.com/jeanevanx/?hl=en 00:00 sophie’s intro 00:19 jean’s intro 00:51 theme song 01:11jean’s intro and jean’s experience on reelshorts 07:00 breaking gender norms in verticals 12:00 the importance of not turning down shoots 15:10 jean’s backstory 21:10 learning to not wait for success to fall into your lap  24:00 sophie’s thoughts on LA 30:00 jean’s strong sense of self and making internal changes 34:00 the blessing of having a baby face in hollywood 36:57 jean getting her big call 43:45 sophie’s dreams and goals 52:10 the journey of an acting career and doing odd jobs 54:45 how A-listers have made it in LA with nothing to their name 55:51 jean’s thoughts on classes 59:50 why every actor needs an amc pass 1:01:35 the stress of finances as an actor and keeping a job 1:15:05 what keeps jean going on the hard days 1:19:53 fast frisky five 1:22:19 jean’s closing remarks hehe follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanactorpodcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1 youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w email: [email protected] sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==

06 overachiever struggles  2:06 how cody knew he needed a break 3:17 cody’s story 22:52 how cody booked acting work in New England 26:53 why you might not want to move to LA or NYC right away 28:11 building relationships  29:13 managing a crazy schedule and knowing your capacity 33:29 rejection  34:17 AGENTS 37:45 the secret to going far  39:01 discipline  42:05 RELAX BRO 43:40 a schedule that may work for you  46:54 the benefits of rest 48:30 resting is productive  52:30 money. and moving to a big market with it 54:01 closing    cody https://www.instagram.com/_cody_curtis?igsh=aXlveDU2Z3pjbWQ1 his pod https://www.instagram.com/artistsandemotionspodcast?igsh=cm80NzdvMHVoZHR4 sophie https://www.instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igsh=aTl1dTdmc3NuZW1x&utm_source=qr

this week we have actress and podcast host faith knapp. she’s an actor who can be seen in films such as the thunderman movie, not from around here anymore, murdercycle and in shows such as Mason @mfaithknapp she also hosts the pod not like the movies we talk about finding identity outside of acting, pros and cons of joining SAG, and how faith got signed with a top manager as a new actor. if you’re struggling with your identity this episode is for you if you’re curious what being a working actor really looks like this episode is for you if you want to know what people in LA are really like this episode is for you if you have breath in your lungs this ep is for you hehe follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanactorpodcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1 youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w email: [email protected] sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==

this week we have bernard timmons ii bernard is known for his world on films such as seance games metaxu and forensicators we chat the different levels of being an actor, how to deal with the “slow seasons,” and how he almost didn’t want to take a role that ended up changing his life if you’re curious about the different levels of being an actor this episode is for you if you’re struggling with the “slow season” in our business this episode is for you if you’re not taking roles because you think they are below you, this episode is for you if you’re a horror FIEND this episode is for you hehe follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanactorpodcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1 youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w email: [email protected] sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==

follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanactorpodcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1 youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w email: [email protected] sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==

this week we have actress and fitness queen abigail villanueva abigail is known for apollo never have a boyfriend her recent lifetime movie surviving the sleepover abigail moved from KC about a year and a half ago and we talk her transition from corporate girly to actress, how she booked a TV movie without an agent, and the character building short films we all do if you’re in corporate but want to act this episode is for you if you love acting and fitness this episode is for you if you want to learn how to boom theatrically w no agent this episode is for you if you want to have a good time this episode is for YOUUUU;) Abigail's insta: https://www.instagram.com/abigailvillanueva/?hl=en 00:00 intro 1:21 theme song 1:42 how sophie and abigail met 6:19 irritating ice breakers 10:39 how abigail began her acting career 13:15 early in your career short film chaos 15:50 abigail's three pieces of advice for an actor moving to LA 18:55 culture shock when moving to LA 21:20 finding an apartment in LA 22:30 experiencing close mindedness in LA 25:27 abigail's experience on a lifetime set 29:45 living your dream as an actor and the audition frustrations 31:39 on set of surviving the sleepover 34:15 being humbled as an actor and spotlight syndrome 37:29 abigail's experience shooting a vertical 40:51 what advice abigail wouldve given herself before moving to LA 43:45 the shuffling community and EDM in LA 45:48 how abigail stays sane in this business 48:55 instagram vs tiktok 50:09 fast frisky five 55:21 abigail's closing sentiments follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanactorpodcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1 youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w email: [email protected] sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==

this week we have actor, content creator and tech bro Bryan Scott!! @bryanclscott bryan is an actor but he also has a full time job in tech which is a reality for a lot of actors. not everyone can afford to just act in todays society so we discuss how he practically balances both, the benefits of having a career outside of acting, and ways on how to become an actor that don’t involve class. if you’re an actor who has a “day job” this episode is for you if you’re an actor who wants to leave their day job (hang on and listen!) this episode is for you if you’re a person who struggles w discipline and time management this episode is for youuuuu if you’re a newer actor and need advice on how to work on your craft practically outside of class, this episode is for you bryan's insta: https://www.instagram.com/bryanclscott/ 00:00 bryan's introduction 00:38 theme song 00:58 bryan :) 01:10 irritating ice breakers 4:20 how bryan balances his career and his 9-5 8:18 how bryan started acting 10:30 how bryan self improves as an actor 14:00 how byran builds his career without getting complacent 16:56 how bryan manages his time 21:55 how bryan balances his ticks and staying in character 24:01 what bryan has learned from his 9-5 that help with acting 28:50 how bryan takes care of himself 34:06 bryan's advice to his younger self 35:46 bryan's advice for actors with a 9-5 37:45 fast frisky five 42:33 bryan's closing sentiments follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanactorpodcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1 youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w email: [email protected] sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==

this week we have one of my fave humans, kyra wisely she's known for her work on tons of artsy films like A Trail of Dead Flowers, The First, and Positive she's also known for being a vertical series QUEEN (she's done 9) on shows such as The Forbidden Alpha, Oops I Married a CEO by Mistake, Dracula's Kiss and More. kyra's story is super cool because after growing up dancing in her late teens she switched to focusing on acting. she moved to LA at 18 and started booking immediately. her booking stats are CRAY which is especially fascinating to me because she's open about how she hasn't had a ton of traditional formal acting training. she has learned a lot on set. we chat balance, learning acting by doing it, leaving your day job and VERTICAL SHOWSS!! if you want to start acting but feel "behind" because you haven't been doing it for ages, this episode is for you. if you're thinking about leaving your "day job" to act full time, this episode is for you if you struggle with balance as a creative, this episode is for you (again YEET) if you want to book one of those vertical shows, this episode is for you (kyra has done NINE) kyra's insta: https://www.instagram.com/kyrawisely/ 00:00:00 intro 00:01:30 kyra's awesome reel 00:03:38 irritating ice breakers 00:05:35 kyra's acting origin story 00:07:50 how kyra moved so young 00:13:40 how kyra built her reel 00:17:00 the importance of submission reports 00:18:30 finding the right agent for you 00:24:05 how kyra learned the importance of assertiveness 00:27:00 self submitting and striving to secure the next gig 00:29:46 the project that resonated with kyra 00:31:29 kyra's experience with reelshorts 00:39:00 changing the way you approach an audition and seeing results 00:45:30 men who are creepy in the casting process 00:51:10 kyra and sophie's experience on set together 00:56:57 what kyra wants people to know about her 01:04:45 fast frisky five 1:07:40 kyra's closing sentiments follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanactorpodcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1 youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w email: [email protected] sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==

https://www.tiktok.com/@sophiejordancollinss?_t=8ailTSDeG0R&_r=1 https://open.spotify.com/show/5s3snuZbImpYsLR8i7zoMc?si=hBrkFGZQQrWp467_X-OIVA instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiejordancollins/ https://sophiejordancollins.com/acting/ 1 Corinthians 16:14 follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanactorpodcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1 youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w email: [email protected] sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==

This week we have actor Elijah Van Zenten Elijah is known for his work on shows like Become the Idol and Murf the Surf and his work on films such as Tip and Mad Scientists Al Maxima He’s also done a ton of modeling work and some fun random shoots love island, love at first lie, and a ton of book covers we chat about how acting just sorta fell into his life, how he balances handling multiple gigs, and the differences of being on set as an actor vs a model if you’re struggling to balance the life of a creative this episode is for you if you want advice on how to book gigs this episode is for you if you're an actor who also is intrigued by modeling this episode is for you if you’re a human being this episode is for you Elijah’s insta: https://www.instagram.com/elijahvanzanten/ 00:00 intro 1:20 elijah's backstory 4:20 the set experience as a model vs an actor 6:58 mike posner set story 8:33 studying at groundlings 09:50 fun gigs and how sophie and elijah met 12:10 elijah's elvis music video 13:50 being humble and taking questionable jobs 15:25 advice elijah wish he had before starting his acting journey 16:40 elijah's "aha" moment that led to bookings 20:50 when elijah realized acting was his thing 23:48 how elijah takes care of himself 26:00 learning to embrace the slow periods as an actor 28:00 benefits of joining acting late 29:10 classes vs private coaching 30:45 cons of over rehearsing your lines 33:30 vertical shorts and the future of our industry 34:40 elijah's experience on Crazy Beach 39:36 fast frisky five 42:25 elijah's closing words of inspiration follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanactorpodcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1 youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w email: [email protected] sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==