The Tony Rossi Show

When your routine is suddenly thrown out of whack - it can be stressful AF.  There's a lot of uncertainty. Getting to the "other side" can feel insurmountable. How to make it easier?  Here's an example of something I'm personally going through, plus a simple trick to make it feel less insurmountable when you're going through your own.  I'll end with another tip that will help when it's a transtion you're currently not enjoying ;)    Are you an actor stressed AF?? (me too...)  Are you on the actor self-care newsletter?? www.tonyrossicoaching.com  Wanna coach with me?  Apply for 1 on 1 coaching here - https://forms.gle/khDUf1WrvvMzDPRd7 Join our Stressed AF actor mindset calls and group! - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/workwithtony Grab a free 1 on 1 intro call! https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/free-call    Are we social media friends??  Instagram: www.instagram/tony.rossi Facebook: www.facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Twitter: www.twitter.com/_tonyrossi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyross

Today's episode features SB Gamble.  He's a videographer, director, and screenwriter who loves telling person stories. His films often explore the complex nature of relationships, and he believes that filmmaking can bridge the gaps between people and help to promote healing. He is passionate about capturing the beauty of the world around him on film. SB has participated in many film festivals over the country and looks forward to continuing his work as a filmmaker.   Connect with SB!  Good Fight Films - www.goodfightfilms.com Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/sbgamble In this episode, you'll hear...   Some of the different types of directorial approaches  The importance of shared core values, dispite the different approaches  The qualities of a good leader Why he shifted from writing to directing  The traumatic situation that happened at his work place - which shifted his view on what he was doing with his life The moment he truly felt like a filmmaker  How hope is a neccesity for surviva

Today's episode is an "ask me anything!"  We covered the following topics & questions... Any recommendations for online acting classes?  How do I know if my agency is a good one?  I can't stop catastrophizing...any tips? What podcasts do you recommend for actor confidence?? How to view your career more like a business  Why I don't have a way for tips/donations (at least for now)  When it's important to put your feelings first OVER that of your coach...   Links referenced!  "Acting in Chicago" by Chris Agos  - www.actinginchicago.com  Are you an actor stressed AF?? (me too...)  Are you on the actor self-care newsletter?? www.tonyrossicoaching.com  Wanna coach with me?  Apply for 1 on 1 coaching here - https://forms.gle/khDUf1WrvvMzDPRd7 Join our Stressed AF actor mindset calls and group! - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/workwithtony Grab a free 1 on 1 intro call! https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/free-call    Are we social media friends??  Instagram: www.instagram/tony.rossi Facebook: www.facebo

"Well...that sucks." The only thing worse than a setback is wondering "How the hell do I even climb back from this?"  Whether it's from our personal life or professional career - either way, it sucks. Today I'll share a strategy that I've been implementing (even though it's making me stressed AF), plus how to break this down so that you can apply it - regardless of the obstacle.    In this episode, you'll hear... The problem we face when going through setbacks and our expectations  How to break things down into manageable, bite-sized chunks  A personal challenge I've had making me stressed AF that I'm working through   Links referenced!  Help me raise money for the Julie Fund & Women's Cancer - https://www.givengain.com/ap/tony-rossi-raising-funds-for-the-julie-fund-inc-58206/#timeline    Are you an actor stressed AF?? (me too...)  Are you on the actor self-care newsletter?? www.tonyrossicoaching.com  Wanna coach with me?  Apply for 1 on 1 coaching here - https://forms.gle/khDUf1WrvvMzDPRd7 Join our

TFW you hear “no” and you feel like a failure   The only thing worse than getting a “no” is feeling like you suck as a human because of the no…   Sound extreme? Maybe. But if you’re an actor who feels deeper than the average person - this is a Tuesday…   Here’s what I’ve done in lieu of some personal rejections I’ve gotten recently, how I’m dealing, and tips to cope if/when this happens.    In this episode, you’ll hear….   An update on whether or not I plan on moving to Atlanta  Several rejections I’ve had in my personal life recently  Why the sting of a “no” can hurt extra deep (especially if you’re an empath)  How to adjust on your days after getting a “no”  Tips on moving forward - honoring feelings while setting intentions  An update to some “no’s” I heard from other Boston Marathon charities… Links mentioned  Julie Fund - https://juliefund.org/  Julie Fund Donation You can Vemno me @tony_rossi (put “Julie Fund” in subject line so I can add your name once my fundraising page is live!) Are

Today we're bringing on an actor with a list of on camera and voice over credits, as well as the author or Acting in Chicago (now in its 4th edition) - Chris Agos.    Connect with Chris (and check out his books!)  https://www.actinginchicago.com https://www.actinginchicago.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisagos/ https://www.instagram.com/chrisagos/ Originally from Chicago, Chris Agos (he/him/his) is an LA-based actor and voice talent who has spent 25 years working in front of cameras, microphones, crowds and classes. Over the years, he's worked over 4000 job for more than 500 unique clients. His work has been seen on NCIS, House of Cards, Chicago PD, Grey’s Anatomy, and For All Mankind, among others. While attending DePaul University in Chicago, Chris began developing a career in commercials and voice over. In the years since, he has either appeared in or voiced hundreds of spots for multiple advertisers in various industries. Chris is the author of Acting In Chicago, 4th Edition, The Voice Over Startup

Changing reps? Moving to a new market? Or maybe you're parting ways with specific parts about the industry to make a shift into something new??  This week I'll share how to handle said change, what thoughts and feelings might come up, plus what to remember when all the negative chatter starts to make you question yourself.    In this episode, you'll hear...   #TonyTip: Handling challenges while feeling our feelings  How to handle the “what if’s” in the business What to do when all the feelings come up when it comes to change in our careers  A thought to ease anxiety the next time you’re going through a transition  Reminders of what IS in our control during transitions  Another way to see a sad situation that’s equally as true  The importance of having your unique feelings and experiences validated  A trick to better articulate what’s happening in stressful situations  How to “yes, and” your thoughts when you’re getting stressed AF  Why being “different” than your peers isa good thing    Links mentioned! 

Today’s guest is actor’s memorization coach Joyce Hshieh.  Joyce Hshieh is a trained actress and graduate of the BFA acting program of The Theatre School at DePaul University. She is also a 3-day champion on the game show Jeopardy. Combining her knowledge of acting with her knowledge of memorization and learning, she founded Off Book It, where through her course and coaching, she teaches actors how to memorize lines fast and make them stick. She’s helped many actors overcome their line memorization hurdles to achieve freedom and confidence in their acting. She’s been a featured guest with Actors Breakfast Club, DaJuan Johnson’s Self-tapes That Book, Ajarae Coleman’s The Table, Blythe Howard’s commercial workshop, Anastasia Edwards’s Actor’s Biz, Actor Playbook, Working Actor Pro, Limelight, Film Festival Live, and the Why I’ll Never Make It Podcast.  Connect with Joyce!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offbookit/ Website: https://www.offbookit.com In this episode, you'll hear… The difference between g

Actor rejection. It's something that makes all of us stressed AF to one extent or another.  So how do we deal with it when it's really defeating us??  While that answer is always going to be different based on the person, today's episode sheds some light on what might be happening in our favor - despite all the rejection we're currently facing.   In this episode, you’ll hear….   #TonyTip of the Day - Sometimes the things that we want do NOT bring us the feelings we think they will…. Check ins and intentions - Have you checked in before now to acknowledge how you’re feeling?? Or how you want to feel?? The importance of tapping into your network when pursuing big acting goals  A different way to view rejection (that isn’t so painful…)  What to consider the next time you get a rejection that might be working in your favor  My specific word I recommend to set an intention for when it feels like your acting goals aren’t working  The big thing to consider when given the advice “just be patient, your time will

  Today’s guest is actor and career coach Ajarae Coleman.    Ajarae (she/her) is a Harvard-educated actress, producer, and career coach. Ajarae’s credits include SCANDAL, NCIS: NEW ORLEANS, I’M SORRY, 2 BROKE GIRLS, REVENGE, DAYS OF OUR LIVES, and more. She also works extensively in commercials, having appeared in campaigns for brands like LUVS, VERIZON, and PANTENE.     Ajarae recently wrapped shooting a feature that is set for release in early 2023. She is also co-producing and starring in a short film about pregnancy loss and motherhood, after leading a successful campaign to finance it. She will appear in the upcoming series HIGH DESERT on AppleTV+ with Patricia Arquette and Matt Dillon.   Ajarae founded Acting Resource Guru in 2012 to give actors practical steps to book more work and take ownership of their careers. Her career and lifestyle coaching membership, The Table, empowers actors to book more work by building communities of collaborators, strengthening their mindset, and developing residual incom

When we share a really big goal we have with friends or family, we usually get one of two reactions: They either super support us….or super *don’t*. This week’s season premiere of season 4 will discuss how to stay motivated when our goals feel super big (and sometimes impossible), plus tips we can use along the way.    In this episode, you'll hear... A story of a recent goal I hit after facing a lot of adversity  Why it’s important to develop a heightened sense of awareness for when our goals start to shift  What to do when things really start to suck along your acting journey  Thoughts to remember when you start to think about how many people want the same acting goals as you do (and wonder “why would I get it over all of them?”)  How to incorporate journaling with your goals (without making it take too much time)  The importance of language and talking about your goals  How to get super specific with the content you consume and how to cater this to your goals  The thing we forget to consider about who else

Stressed? Scared? Stuck?  You don't need to go through physical trauma to be familiar with these feelings.... This week we're closing out Season 3 with what to do when you're feeling any of those things, plus tips for how to cope and move through things. Without bypassing our feelings.    Are you an actor stressed AF?? (me too...)  Are you on the actor self-care newsletter?? www.tonyrossicoaching.com/ Grab my freebie! This is Bullshit (free audio) - www.tonyrossicoaching.com/stress  Wanna coach with me?  Apply for 1 on 1 coaching here - https://forms.gle/khDUf1WrvvMzDPRd7 For other options - www.tonyrossicoaching.com/workwithtony Grab a free 1 on 1 intro mindset coaching call!  https://tonyrossi.as.me/freecoachingcall Facebook Group - Self Care for Actors (free!): www.facebook.com/groups/actorproblems My personal coaching groups (including the Stressed AF Actor monthly group call): www.tonyrossicoaching.com/workwithtony  Are we social media friends??  Instagram: www.instagram/tony.rossi Facebook: 

Human connection and friendship isn't just a "feel good" or "nice to have" thing... We're literally hardwired for connection and rely on it for survival. This week, I'll share stories of loneliness, some statistics and data on what happens when we don't prioritize connection, plus some suggestions on what you can do if you're feeling lonely right now.  In this episode, you’ll hear…. Stories from when I've felt the most lonely (including something that happened to me recently) The science behind why we care about connection and what happens with our brains when we don't get it Stats from the CDC on what happens when we don't prioritize connection Action items to start implementing for when you don't know how to connect with others  Ways to reframe prioritizing connection when we'd rather just "stay in" or are just super busy... Links referenced:    CDC article on health implications from lack of connection: https://www.cdc.gov/aging/publications/features/lonely-older-adults.html How Loneliness Affects Hea

So like.... We've spent a lot of season 3 talking about #healthcare problems and all the BS we have to deal with, here in the United States. But what if we could approach this complex and challenging system through a lens of problem solving instead of the easy path of "This is f**king compliated and annoying.... Meet Morgan Kelley.  She's the owner of MK Consultations, a health insurance consulting and education company. She also attends graduate school for social work at the University of IL, and works part-time as an insurance verification specialist. Morgan has worked professionally in the world of health insurance for over 5 years and is passionate about helping others understand the system. One of her main goals is to go into public policy and legislative advocacy to create change to the healthcare systems overall.   Connect with Morgan!  Instagram: @mkconsultations - https://instagram.com/mkconsultations Website:  https://www.mkconsultations.info/   In this episode, you’ll hear….   The

Living check to check? In credit card debt? Working soul sucking day jobs just to cover bills??    Money is another topic that make us actors Stressed AF - yet also is one of those things that many of us were never taught about....   Enter Katy Chen Mazzara.    Katy Chen Mazzara (she/her) is a certified trauma-informed financial wellness coach and graduate of UC Berkeley’s Personal Financial Planning program. As a former TV producer and award-winning documentary filmmaker, Katy understands the balance between dreaming and doing. Through her six step Financial Freedom Formula, Katy helps creative freedom-seekers make more, worry less, and achieve true financial freedom, so they can create the life of their dreams.   Join Katy's Free Masterclass! - 6 Steps to Make More,Worry Less, and Create The Life Of Your Dreams. https://katychenmazzara.lpages.co/masterclass/   In this episode, we’ll discuss…. How she went from a TV Producer to working as a financial coach  Katy’s personal story for wanting people to make

Family making you stressed AF? Or maybe just stressed AF thinking about the holidays and giving updates on the "acting thing?" Today we'll cover 5 tips for navigating those #notperfect convos with the fam :)    In this episode, you'll hear... TonyTip: Why it’s a good thing when people don’t understand you and your acting career… The “values gap” between you and family members that causes so much friction What to remember before even starting the acting conversation with family Times when it’s okay to be a little selfish :)  The one thing that no one can argue with (no matter how much they want to!)    Welcome to Season 3! In this special edition season - you'll hear a story of a life changing traumatic injury yours truly went through....plus some lessons I learned - and what all actors can learn - in the process of setbacks and recovery… This week - we'll cover my doctor visits following a facial fracture, the fears that I had, and what actors can take away during those times you’re overcome with stress.  

Sometimes we just need a quick "Oh yeah, I forgot about that..." helpful thought to get us through those times we're caught in a negative spiral. Other times, we need a tangible action step. As we wrap up the serious where I cover my own journey feeling stressed AF (from a facial fracture!) this episode will cover a mix of both the tangible plus the reminders.    Welcome to Season 3! In this special edition season - you'll hear a story of a life changing traumatic injury yours truly went through....plus some lessons I learned - and what all actors can learn - in the process of setbacks and recovery… This week - we'll cover my doctor visits following a facial fracture, the fears that I had, and what actors can take away during those times you’re overcome with stress. In this episode, you'll hear... #TonyTip of the day - Why it’s a good thing to be unrealistic  The weird thing our brains do every time we’re stressed AF (that doesn’t help at all…)  A trick you can try anytime you start to freak out about your a

...need I say more?  Whether you're self conscious about your image (something a lot of actors suffer), comparing yourself to your peers, or just stressed AF because #moneyproblems - this episode is for you.  Welcome to Season 3! In this special edition season - you'll hear a story of a life changing traumatic injury yours truly went through....plus some lessons I learned - and what all actors can learn - in the process of setbacks and recovery… This week - we'll cover my doctor visits following a facial fracture, the fears that I had, and what actors can take away during those times you’re overcome with stress. In this episode, you'll hear...   #TonyTip of the day - What to remember when you’re “right now” feels like “forever”  What to consider when comparing yourself to other actors who seem to be booking all the time How I started to freak out immediately after canceling my surgery, wondering if I made the right choice… The one word to lean into when you’re stressed AF and just want to “feel normal” agai

…..seriously tho - is it??  We’ve all asked the question. Sometimes we ask it after a dry spell of auditions or bookings. Other times, we ask it on a regular basis. What can we do in these moments? In episode five, we’ll start out talking about just that.   Welcome to Season 3! In this special edition season - you'll hear a story of a life changing traumatic injury yours truly went through....plus some lessons I learned - and what all actors can learn - in the process of setbacks and recovery… This week - we'll cover my doctor visits following a facial fracture, the fears that I had, and what actors can take away during those times you’re overcome with stress. In this episode, you'll hear... #TonyTip of the day - What to do whenever you find yourself asking “Is this (acting thing) ever gonna work out?” Thoughts on patience when you’re waiting to hear back about a gig… How questions from friends and family can sometimes be helpful for your career  How a coach or teacher can help you better understand yourself

“Dealing with insecurities (even if others say “You shouldn’t feel that way…)” Welcome to Season 3! In this special edition season - you'll hear a story of a life changing traumatic injury yours truly went through....plus some lessons I learned - and what all actors can learn - in the process of setbacks and recovery… This week - we'll cover my doctor visits following a facial fracture, the fears that I had, and what actors can take away during those times you’re overcome with stress. In this episode, you'll hear...   Why asking for help is more than just about the outcome of help itself  Permission to have high standards Why not to wait for the “affordable option” (sometimes!)  Why showing up as you are - regardless of energy or motivation - can be more than enough Dealing with insecurities (even if others say “You shouldn’t feel that way…)  Reminder for those times where we’re expecting the worst  A different take on “being strong” that’s different than the one we’re taught  Tips for finding a coach (and h