Some books gently invite you into their pages, cradling your mind with soft whispers of wisdom. No Nonsense Spirituality: All the Tools, No Faith Required by Brittany L. Hartley? Yeah, not one of those books. This one walks up, slaps you on the back, and says, “Hey! You ready to face some uncomfortable truths?” And honestly? I respect that. But before …
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Actors, listen up: If you want to make your life (and everyone else’s) easier—memorize your lines. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve been ready to jump into a scene, only to be stalled by someone (or myself—gasp! 😱) fumbling with lines. Know. Your. Damn. Lines. 📝 It’s the easiest way to be a prepared, professional, …
The Audition That Left a Mark Several years ago, I stepped into an audition room, as actors do—hopeful, and ready to give it my best shot. I was asked to utilize my body as part of my craft for a commercial. But in that space, someone in power—one of the producers—unfortunately made a joke at …
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Actors! Ever felt like you needed something on set but were too afraid to ask? Newsflash: The whole reason everyone is there is to capture the best possible performance. So if you need something to make that happen—ASK. 🗣️💡 Need a quick break to reset? Need the lighting adjusted? Need a different blocking cue? SAY SO. 🎬 In …
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1️⃣ The Dodger – flinching, praying, and reconsidering all life choices (me) 😬🏐💀2️⃣ The Predator – locked, loaded, and ready to annihilate (Mac) 😈🔥🎯3️⃣ The Zen Master – unbothered, untouched, and probably manifesting world peace (Derek) 🧘♂️☯️🍃 Which one are you? And don’t say “the balls”—we already know. 😏💦 #DodgeballDiaries #DuckDipDodge #BallsToTheFace
Working on a movie set is like a marathon—not a sprint. And honey, if you’re spending all your energy trying to please everyone, you’re gonna burn out before lunch. 🍽️😵 In this video, I explain why this method saves your energy and keeps you sharp for the job you were hired to do. Watch, take notes, and reclaim …
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Happy Valentine’s Day to all the romantics, the cynics, and the ones still waiting for their meet-cute! Whether your love story is a swoon-worthy classic or a plot-twisting thriller, may today bring you the kind of drama that belongs in a novel—and not your dating life. (Unless you like a little mess… in that case, carry on. …
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Ever been at a party and suddenly realized… you’re over it? But instead of bracing yourself for the gauntlet of “Wait, you’re leaving?!” and “Oh my God I love you sooooo much”—you simply disappear? Congratulations, you’ve mastered the Irish Goodbye! 🏳️🌈✨ In this video, I explain why this is an elite move and why you should embrace …
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Ever wonder who you are when no one’s watching? Or, maybe more disturbingly—who’s watching when you think you’re alone? That’s the unsettling premise of The Voyeur’s Motel by Gay Talese, a book that turned out to be an absolute page-turner for our book club. It’s the true(ish?) story of a man who turned his roadside motel into a …
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If you love campy horror, questionable decision-making, and an obnoxious amount of smoke-machine fog, let me introduce you to a little film called INTERMEDIO. This 2005 B-horror masterpiece (read: glorious chaos) was cooked up by the fine folks at The Asylum—the same production company behind Sharknado and Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus—so you already know what you’re in for. The plot? A group of suspiciously …
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