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The 4 Levels of Learning Click Here to Watch Video To have an acting career, you must be committed to becoming a life-long learner. So today we are talking about “The Four Levels of Learning”.  When you get stuck or feel that you cannot do something… just take a peek at these and... Read More

    Actor Transformation Interviews Rhonda Davis   What do you love about acting and how did you get started? I love the opportunity to immerse myself in a character other than “Rhonda.” I play Rhonda all the time. I love that! But it’s fun to think... Read More

    Actor Transformation Interviews Dana Lyn Baron     How and when did you decide to be an actor?  When I was 12 years old, growing up in San Diego, my mother started my sisters and I in dance classes (much to my chagrin, as I was a serious soccer player). There... Read More

  Eff Your Fears Podcast Interviews KariNissena *** Click Here *** Thanks to Ashley Monique Menard for inviting me to be a guest expert on her show!  Such a pleasure! I shared different strategies to help actors deal with fear in their careers. Enjoy & Break legs!  ... Read More

  Rough Day In ShowBiz interviews Kari Nissena   ***  Click Here!  ***   Check out my interview with Justin at Rough Day in Showbiz! In this interview with “Rough Day in Showbiz” (with host Justin Sorvillo), you will hear about various “Rough... Read More

  *** Actor Study Time – Click Here! ***   Actor Study Time! This video is your resource for when you want a timer to get some of your actor actions completed in a short time.   Take 25 minutes to knock off some of your actor to do list!  Then take a 5 minute break and... Read More

  Relaxation Music for Actors *** Click Here ***   Actors need relaxation tools when auditioning, dealing with stage fright, or coping with anxiety. Here are some ways you can use this music video in your acting career. * Listen to to get focused before an audition *... Read More

    You Booked it Podcast Interview w/ Kari Nissena *** CLICK HERE ***   Read More

    The Actor Time Limit *** Click HERE for Video ***     Time after time I hear actors say that they are going to give their careers one year, or three years or five years, and if it hasn’t “worked out” by then, they are going to do something else.... Read More

      Competition in an Acting Career *** Click Here for Video ***   Having worked with thousands of actors, I know many actors have dealt with insecurity when comparing themselves to others or when sizing up the competition in the acting industry in general.... Read More

       10 Fun Tasks To Grow Your Career *** Click Here for Video *** NUMBER ONE: ~ Do Something/ANYTHING out of your comfort zone every day! Just the act of doing this makes you stronger. If it makes you a little nervous, then it probably has the potential to... Read More

   Femme Regard Podcast Interviews Kari Nissena  💖 CLICK HERE 💖   Thank you to Tessa Markle & Carolina Alvarez for having me as a guest on your show!  HERE ARE ALL THE OTHER LINKS! Femme Regard – YouTube Channel Femme Regard Podcast Kari Nissena Interview on... Read More

***  IMDb NOT ImBd  ***   Do you hear people mispronounce IMDb? Do you see people misspell IMDb? Then Click the Link or Picture Above!   Read More

    Actor Transformation Interview Felix Jones   Welcome Felix, Actor Transformation usually covers actors, but you have different profession in entertainment as a magician and mentalist.  So interesting.  Please share your story with our readers. Like most... Read More

  Actor Transformation Interviews Jessica Risco Many great actors start their careers on the stage.  You have such an extensive background in the world of theatre. Tell us a little about your background. I feel like I have been acting my whole life. I always had the lead in... Read More

  Click LINK or Picture for Interview! https://www.castingdepot.com/blog/posts/acting-coach-kari-nissena-chats-auditions    Thank You! xoxo Read More

      Thank You to Susan Glow for This Glowing Review  From The GLOW Girls!  ~  Kari   ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~   ” Working with Kari was a fantastic experience. Kari is so knowledgeable about the ins and outs of the industry.... Read More

*Actor Transformation Interviews Chris Gaunt*   You have had such an interesting journey in getting into acting, please share your story with our readers. I fell in love with acting at the age of 12.  I acted in plays and a musical. I was also very active in sports and still... Read More

    My Christmas Gift to ACTORS Free Training 12 Actor Actions for the Holidays! https://tinyurl.com/12ActorActionsForTheHolidays Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! 🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄               IMDB:  http://www.IMDb.me/KariNissena... Read More

    GRATITUDE To see the video – Click Here!   The holidays are always a fantastic time to reflect. Looking back on the past year, we have to take stock in all the wonderful gifts we have been given in life. This is truly one of the best secrets of living... Read More

  Actor Transformation Interviews Bill Dietz ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What made you become an actor? As a child, I always enjoyed playing “pretend”.  After repeatedly being asked to act, I decided to give that a try.  I would volunteer to be in plays... Read More

      Actor Transformation Interviews Teresa Hunt ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ What made you get into acting?   I decided to shake things up in my life.  I believe in getting outside of your comfort zone so I did three things that scared me: 1.     I wanted to... Read More

  Actor Transformation Interviews: The GLOW Girls     ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~   How did you get started in Voiceover? At ages 6 and 4, we were in dance class, holding hands, swinging our arms back and forth, giggling and singing G-L-O-W, G-L-O-W,... Read More

    Actor Fears! Stop letting fears hold you back in your acting career! Let us help you! Click Here for Halloween Message!      Happy Halloween from Actor Transformation!     Read More

      Actor Transformation Interviews Judy Jean Kwon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   How did you get started as an actress? I got started by accident. I was a musician and had dreams of going to New York. I actually wanted to be a musician or... Read More

  Full interview on this link – http://bit.ly/KariNissenaPodcast Interview clip on Actor Transformation’s YouTube Channel –  Click Here ~ YouTube Channel! 🎬 Thanks for listening! Read More

    Click Here for YouTube Video   What to do? What to do? There are truly endless actions that actors can take to move their careers forward but where do we begin? Many projects only occur on occasion. And others might happen weekly or monthly. However, there are... Read More

Actor Transformation Interviews Actress Susan Gallagher     How did you get started in acting? My mother was in show business from a young age, so I grew up with the bug for the biz and a desire to perform. I didn’t actually pursue acting until I was in my 20s with 2... Read More

  Actor Affirmations! Click Here for Video   Thanks for watching! Read More

  Rep Prep is Finally HERE! The Phases of Getting an Agent! For more info about Rep Prep or to register: *** CLICK HERE! ***   Just a few of the topics include: Mindset of Representation Preparing your Material & your ACT PACK Researching Submitting to Reps Preparing for... Read More

    Fresh Start ~ New Year!   *** CLICK HERE to watch the Video! ***   January always signifies a fresh new start. But how many actors actually set strong goals for the New Year?  There is a saying … “A goal that is not scheduled on your calendar... Read More

    Keeping Inspired! ** Click Here to Watch Free Training Video! **   “How do you keep inspired to keep going when your acting career feels like it isn’t moving forward fast enough?” Here are just a few ideas on how to keep inspired … even when... Read More

   Are You the Boss of Your Career? Just in case ya missed my latest Throwback Instagram post … Click Here   🎭 Read More

    New Video! ~ “How To Create Your IMDb Vanity Link” 📽️ https://tinyurl.com/HowToCreateIMDbVanityLink   Bonus Goody! You can post your IMDb Vanity link in the comments below the video on YouTube to get more eyes on your IMDb Page! Break Legs!   Read More

  *** FREE ACTOR ACTIONS Class! *** https://tinyurl.com/ActorActionsClass   Many actors believe that an acting career is just about getting acting classes, headshots, & an agent.  But that is just the beginning! See ya in this FREE class!   🎭 ❤️ ⭐ 🎥... Read More

        Thank you to Jamie H. Jung for inviting me to be a guest on your wonderful show! Here is the Kari Nissena interview The Hollywood Actor Podcast!   🎭 ~ The Hollywood Actor Podcast ~ Hosted by Jamie H. Jung ~ Interview w/ Kari Nissena – Part... Read More

  The Correct word is “CAST” … Not “Casted. Video on Actor Transformation’s Youtube Channel. 😁 Click link or picture above to watch video.     Read More

    There’s Always a Way! (Click for Video)   “One of the biggest career killers is an actor’s reluctance to have faith in themselves…” It is important to have the core belief that this is what you are meant to do, and will continue to do... Read More

    Here’s your chance to get your Actor Questions answered.   New Free Training Videos Coming Soon! Actor Marketing, Agents & Managers, IMDb & IMDbPro, Your Online Presence, Actor Actions, Red Carpets, Scheduling Your Actor Day, Getting Free Press,... Read More

  Interview with Kari Nissena Click Here for Interview on YouTube The Writer’s Group Therapy Podcast “IMDb for Writers” IMDB, or the Internet Movie Database, for writers is an indispensable resource for researching films and TV shows, finding managers,... Read More

    Actor Transformation Interviews Richard Haylor     Welcome Richard!  Thanks for taking the time to do this interview.  Please let us know a little about your acting background. I studied Theater Arts at school in Birmingham England, and went on to work... Read More

    How to Get an IMDbPro Card A fun easy marketing tool for your social media and marketing. Enjoy this free tutorial video on “How to Get an IMDbPro Card” and check out our YouTube Channel while you’re at it!     Read More

    Actor Transformation Interviews Patrick Stalinski   Tell us a little about your background and how you broke into singing and acting? I am a classically trained Opera tenor, I have been singing since Junior High. At 25 I was invited to sing in the chorus for... Read More

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  Rasheda Ali  Actor Transformation Interview   We were lucky to sit down and interview the multi-talented Rasheda Ali.  Actress, Host, Celebrity Guest, Advocate, Speaker, Author, and more!  This beautiful lady is creating major buzz in Hollywood, and helping the world... Read More

      Actor Transformation Interviews Actor Nate Bynum     How did you get started and break into acting? I always point back to high school; our drama club. I won Best Actor my junior and senior year, which got me theatre scholarships to various... Read More

  Actor Transformation  Interviews  Mary Ann Rodgers     *  Please tell our audience a little about your background and what made you want to be an actor? I’m that kid who was making my friends act out movies we had just seen, but my family was not the kind of family... Read More

  Actor Transformation Interviews Ian Eugene Ryan   Please tell us a little about your background and what made you want to pursue acting as a career? I grew up in Toronto and I started acting when I was nine years old.  There was a Christmas play at my school. ( I can’t... Read More

        Actor Transformation Interview with Camille Calvin     How did you get started in the business? First of all, let me start off by saying,  I was born in a very small town in Arkansas, not a place where actors come from.  At least, growing up, I didn’t... Read More

    Actor Transformation Interviews  Veronica Wheat  aka  “Chef V”     We all know how important it is to have energy as actors.  Well, I have been a long time fan of Chef V’s green drink, cleanses, and other healthy goodies.  I had a chance to ask Chef... Read More

Actress Shmactress  Interviews Kari Nissena * Click Here to Listen! *   Read More

Congratulations to Eddie James Spectacular Red Carpet Album Launch Party.   Actor Transformation was proud to team up with Eddie to co-host a fun-filled red carpet event celebrating the launch of his album… “Eddie James … Courage & Tenderness”.... Read More

        What differences are there in your acting career vs your singing career? Singing to me is just a different script. I never sing anything without dong all of my acting homework first. I find my intention, I understand what & why I saying/singing it... Read More

    Actor Transformation client Christine Jace is interviewed by “Cinema After Dark’s” Max Cole         Read More

  A Few Self Revelations by Actor Dennis Martin Clarke We had a quick fun interview with the wonderful actor Dennis Martin Clarke to find out what are some of his favorite things.  Enjoy!     Favorite Film “Same Time Next Year”   Favorite Novel... Read More

Michelle Jewsbury   Actor Transformation:  What are you working on right now? Michelle Jewsbury  –  I recently completed a run of my play, “But I Love Him” – a solo show, at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in July 2016.  I used my experience from... Read More

Melinda Grace   What Are YOU Most Grateful For? There are so many things I am grateful for — family, friends, being in LA.  When I consider my acting career I’m extremely grateful for the time I spent living in NYC and working with up and coming directors on... Read More

  “Actor Spotlight” Interview Series asks actors in our Actor Transformation Family five quick  questions about themselves and their careers.  Enjoy!   Christine Jace   Tell us about the film that you produced and starred in, “Dream Girl”. Well, I... Read More

  “Actor Spotlight” Interview Series asks actors in our Actor Transformation Family five quick questions about themselves and their careers.  Enjoy!     RALPH VOTRIAN   Tell Us About Any of Your Special Skills That Got You Acting Work? I guess all... Read More

        Sometimes as actors, you might only have a short amount of time in between auditions, family, classes, day job, rehearsal, and tonight’s play to do certain tasks in your career. Yet the business side of your business still needs to keep moving... Read More

  CLICK LINK To Listen: *  Cinema After Dark Podcast  *   Max Cole at Cinema After Dark Interviews Actress Kari Nissena Read More

  ACTOR BAGGAGE Anyone who knows my work as a business coach for actors knows that I speak about mindset… a LOT. It is single-handedly the biggest factor determining if an actor finds any success in an acting career or not. Mindset is a topic that covers every single corner... Read More

  “I’m not good with computers”. ARGGG. Have you ever found yourself saying those words? Boy oh boy. These words are spoken a lot. So often in fact, that I would say that it is probably creeping up to claim the silver medal in actor excuses. Coming in second only to the ever... Read More

Kari Nissena at Actor Transformation sat down with actress Madelon Curtis to discuss her latest film.  Actor Transformation ~ What got you started in acting?  Madelon Curtis ~ I started out in dance and music from a very young age. I played classical piano all my life and studied... Read More

      It’s not just a way to help save our planet. Recycling is also a great way to help your acting career! When you are searching for something to talk about in your career, do you ever find yourself saying “I don’t have anything to talk about?” Let me tell ya…... Read More

Actor Transformation ~ How Did You Get Into Comedy? Mike Pace ~ I got into comedy as more of a dare then anything else. I had been to the Comedy Store in Downtown Denver and checked out some shows. I was bartending and working with special kids during the day.  I went to an... Read More

** CLICK HERE For Interview  ** Haneef Jordan interviews Kari Nissena on the Simply Haneef Show! Read More

  If it was easy…everyone would do it! Hmmm ….We have heard this many times, but when bringing this phrase into the world of acting, it sparks many thoughts and ideas.  Here are some of my thoughts on the subject…   #1 – “If it was easy …” When it comes to being... Read More

    “I don’t wanna brag.” Actors often feel that they “don’t want to brag” yet a big part of an actor’s career is promoting yourself and promoting your work. So what’s an actor to do?   First of all, it is important to look at WHY you sometimes feel strange when you... Read More

      “The end of a calendar year often brings reflection, rejuvenation, and hopefully the dream of a fresh new start just around the corner. What IF it really WAS all about to be over? Did you do what you wanted to do in your career?” Time is a funny... Read More

    The Right Mindset   “What does it take to be a successful actor?” Ah, where does one begin? * Well, there’s Desire. * Training. * Talent. * Team. * Skills. * Knowledge. * Marketing Tools. * Credits. * Connections. * Let’s not forget a das... Read More

      “Many actors are deeply committed to NOT succeeding!! An actor’s career is a direct reflection of how far they are willing to be uncomfortable, how far the actor is willing to stretch and grow, and how far the actor is willing to get WAY out of their... Read More

      #1 – CRAFT: This is where we begin.  Where we start our training.  Where we play, learn, grow. Where we fall in love with the idea of a life as an actor.  This is our joy.  It is the foundation of everything and without it, there is nothing.... Read More

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ S.M.A.R.T  Goals   How do you make goals that have power for this pilot season and for the rest of the year?   Well… start by making them “S.M.A.R.T.” This is not about making new years resolutions that are... Read More

    “Most people who are truly successful in their chosen fields have a coach to help them get there … and stay there!” Actors are no different. From superstar athletes, to politicians, to media moguls, and beyond… They all have coaches. This is one piece of... Read More

    Three Online Actor Tips   Our primary communication with the industry is now online. Yet there are still many actors out there that resist using the wonderful free resources available to us. If the industry does not know you exist or cannot find you…they... Read More

      PRESS & MARKETING   “We are in a very exciting time where actors have more opportunities and more options to take control over their careers than ever before!” There are so many different sides to Press & Marketing in an actors... Read More

      The Rule of Seven   “It is said that when learning something for the first time, many people only retain around 15% of the information. Therefore repetition in marketing is key!”   There is a well know theory in advertising widely known... Read More

    Money & Actors   Actors face many challenges within their careers but undoubtedly one of the hardest hurdles is how to live and pay for life, while breaking into or maintaining a career. When asking former actors why they quit pursuing their dream, most of... Read More

  The Agent Relationship   So many actors are looking for a new agent but have not taken the time to nurture their relationship with their current agent. This odd and special relationship is a lot like a marriage—perhaps a dysfunctional and sometimes long-distance... Read More

    “How do you design this year so it looks much better than last year? …. Even if you had a great year last year?” Well… Let’s start with getting a “Game Plan”.  Most businesses create a business plan.  And reassess on a... Read More

    Your Actor Hours    It’s hard to believe that this blog has already been around for a year! It makes one wonder … Where does the time go? Time management for actors can be one of our biggest challenges. So this month’s article is dedicated to this very subject.... Read More

      Actors throughout Los Angeles and beyond strive day in and day out to get paid acting work. Above and beyond the business side of the biz, we often have to take a step back and rediscover the artist inside. When we ask ourselves “why” we want to be actors or... Read More

    What Exactly is “Publicity”?   What exactly is “Publicity”? Here are some of the definitions I found. pub•lic•i•ty noun 1. extensive mention in the news media or by word of mouth or other means of communication. 2. public notice so... Read More

    Building Your Team   Building your team… One of the most important parts of an actor’s career. So many pieces to this particular puzzle: Agent, Manager, Publicist, Mentor , Lawyer, Acting Coach, Acting Teacher, Photographer, Fans, Personal Assistant, Personal... Read More

    FEAR NOT!   Ahhh FEAR: The big scary shadow that follows actors into the audition rooms, the agent interviews, and on set every day. But more importantly, it chases many artists internally in their day to day self-talk….even when there are no perceived threats... Read More

    Pet Peeves & Pointers   In countless acting classes, workshops, and seminars, actors ask their teachers and industry guests what are their “Pet Peeves”. It has become such an overused question that one would think it would have run its course,... Read More

    Expecting Too Much,Too Soon?   Countless actors pour into Hollywood and New York every day. All after the same dream. But what is it that everybody is chasing? Why do so many people want to act? First of all … It looks so easy. When a small town boy or girl... Read More

    Goals for a New Year!   It’s that time of year again. When people look at what they accomplished last year and what they want to achieve in the year to come. Goal Setting is a very important topic yet few actors take the time to really understand why they... Read More

      Actors Doing Extra Work?   To do extra work, or not to do extra work… That is the question. If you are new to acting or are simply new in town, I say absolutely. First of all, it isn’t the worst survival actor’s job in the world.   There... Read More

    It’s Who Ya Know!   A common phrase has been circulating around Hollywood for years … “It’s who ya know”. Sometimes this little phrase gets a bad rap. When a role is given to the producer’s nephew who has never acted before or the... Read More

  While getting gas for my car today, I heard a man’s voice ask the older man pumping gas next to me if he could spare 35 cents. The older gentleman shook his head without giving the man any eye contact, a “no,” or even a grunt. I knew what was coming next... Read More