Shaan Dasani is an American actor who started out in the world of production before making the jump to acting. Shaan not only is an actor but he also writes and creates his own projects. In the past several years he has directed and produced projects such as Game Night and Bollywood Invasion. 

We discuss the importance of community, fears in the creative world and what it is like being transgender in the ever changing industry today.

You can watch Shaan in projects such as Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders. 

You can follow Shaan on Instagram and Twitter @shaandasani 

Troy Titus-Adams is a British actress based in Los Angeles. Troy has appeared in soap operas EastEnders as Nina Harris and Family Affairs, as Kim Davies as well as several films and stage productions. She has also appeared in Lily Savage's Blankety Blank.

Finding her passion as a performer from an early age in Holland where Troy spent her early years, Troy grew up with a strong musical theatre background Troy was a dancer in Mexico for seven months and in Starlight Express in the West End. Then Troy decided to explore what it was like to live Stateside before returning back to the UK to appear in Eastenders and Family Affairs, before returning back to living Stateside once again.

Not only has Troy had a wonderfully creative journey but also a spiritual journey as well, which we discuss at length.

You can follow Troy on Instagram @troytitusbarrow

Anthony Mark Barrow is an actor, director and coach originally from Birmingham currently based in Los Angeles, California. Knowing he wanted to pursue a career in the arts from an early age Anthony took the plunge and started training at the prestigious drama school, East 15. After not being able to afford the expensive tuition fee’s Anthony auditioned and got offered a place at The Central School of Speech and Drama at his audition.

After many successful theatre runs Anthony moved to Los Angeles where he has had many successes over the years including directing, working in audio books and most recently working with David Fincher on his new project.

We discuss the craft of acting, family, and Anthony’s experience of how resting on his laurels cost him work.

You can follow Anthony on Instagram @anthonymarkbarrow and on Twitter @antoniousmarcus

Listen to how Cassie Lauren Lewis grew up performing in Wales, moved to New York City at eighteen to then return to England to attend a drama University to the head back State side to pursue her career goals. 

No one’s path is ever the same and it is usually far from easy but taking risks and those leaps of faith, as scary as they maybe at the time, really can pay off. 

Listen to some fun Craigslist stories, how important it is to be “ready” for when the opportunities start come flooding in  and why it is important to not put time limits on yourself or your career. 

Cassie has some great advice for actors and how important being in a class is. Listen for more advice and fun stories. 

You can follow Cassie on Instagram @cassielaurenlewis 

Jamison Haase has had a steady career since moving to Los Angeles twenty one years ago. Not only is Jamison a working actor (even though he will dispute this) but he is also an acting coach at L.A On Camera Training Center. 

You can catch Jamison on television shows such as, The Last Ship, Colony, American Crime Story, NCIS: Los Angeles, Melissa and Joey to name but a few.

L.A. On-Camera Training Center was founded by Haase in 2007 with the intention of training Los Angeles based actors in on-camera and audition techniques. In today’s Industry, the camera has become the most important tool in the casting process. Writers, directors, and producers often times do not have the time or ability to come and meet you face-to-face, which means that your performance on-camera is crucial in determining whether or not you get the job.

Due to Covid-19 L.A On Camera have taken their courses online so it does not matter where you are in the world, you can jump onboard and take one of their courses, which I would highly recommend. 

Listen to hear what Jamison keeps in his set bag, who coaches Jamison when he has an audition and his advice to actors out there how are still trying to break into the industry. 

You can follow Jamison on Twitter and Instagram @JamisonHasse 

And you can follow L.A On Camera Training Center on Twitter and Instagram @LAoncamera and you can also find them https://laoncamera.com/

If you are anything like me and love singing but are absolutely terrified to sing in front of others then this is a must listen. 

Meet Tara Wallace, singer and owner of The Hummingbird Conservatory. 

Founder and voice teacher Tara Wallace is in her 25th year of singing training and began the Hummingbird Conservatory with two objectives – provide singers with excellent vocal technique and musicianship while giving them ample performance opportunities and collaborative experiences with other musicians and performers.

The Hummingbird Conservatory is a music school dedicated to the training and development of singers of all ages, with all levels of ability and training across all genres.  We seek to provide conservatory-level training in a warm, wonderful, creative atmosphere fostering not just musical abilities but leadership skills, confidence and discipline.

Find out how Tara navigated her way through the pandemic with teaching and also valuable bale advice for aspiring singers out there.

You can find out more about Tara and The Hummingbird Conservatory here:

http://www.thehummingbirdconservatory.com/home-1.html

Follow her on Instagram @thehummingbirdconservatory

Head over to Miss Tara’s Youtube Channel, MISS TARA THE HUMMINGBIRD

And you can catch Tara on Twitch here:

https://www.twitch.tv/singwithme2020

Shannon Corbeil is not only an actress and creator but Shannon was in the United States Air Force. She served as an Intelligence Officer in Texas, the Republic of Korea, and the National Security Agency, during which time she received her Master of Science in Strategic Intelligence.

After finding her way back into acting Shannon has become a jack of all trades in learning new skills such as filming, editing, lighting, in order to help create her own projects. Which is when Shannon realized just how important community is.

We discuss just how important branding is, the sooner you find your brand the better it will be to help you navigate your way into getting bookings. Remember your branding and type will always change just like you do. 

You can watch Shannon in shows such as SEAL Team and The Rookie as well as Library Soulmate, a short film Shannon wrote and performed in that was recently an Official Selection at The New Filmmakers Film Festival. 

You can follow Shannon on Twitter and Instagram @shannoncorbeil 

Tamara Wilder is an actress performer who trained at The Royal School of Speech and Drama. Whilst pursuing acting Tamara has created an Award Winning Entertainment Company, Blackwatch Entertainment, www.blackwacthentertainment.co.uk. BWE devised and wrote the scripted drama elements for Channel 5's Celebrity Murder Mystery- which reached over 2.5 million people.

Blackwatch Entertainment has also created and hosted over 700 virtual shows for the UK & international markets as well as looking to develop a digital fully interactive product using AR/VR.

Listen to Tamara and I discuss the up’s and down’s of the acting pursuit since we left drama school. The casting pigeon holes and the wonderful reality of being an “older” actress, even though I feel like I’m still in my twenties.

Some os Tamara’s other credits include: Santander Commercial with Jessica Ennis and films for Channel 4 & ITV . Stage work includes roles for live immersive theatre shows for John Lewis, Microsoft, Hush Mayfair, Fox TV, HQ Theatres, Mercedes, Roche, Charlotte Tilbury & Leeds Castle.

Follow Tamara on Twitter @tamarawilder and on Instagram @tamarawilder-actor 

Follow Blackwatch Entertainment on Twitter and Instagram @blackwatchents

This week Lindsay interviews old class mate Alex Hafner. Hear all about Alex’s move from Europe to the States, and back to Europe again where, in the last couple of years Alex has really started to thrive as an actor. Of course there are ups and downs, scenes being cut, shows being put on hold due to Covid-19, but that is the life of an actor in general, you have to go with the flow. Find out how Alex has navigated his way so far.

You can catch Alex on Netflix’s Television show, Cable Girl’s, feature film, Submergence and The Mallorca Files on the BBC.

Follow Alex on Instagram and Twitter at both: @thealexhafner

Enjoy the episode.