how do you break into hollywood? we all know there are no rules in the entertainment industry, so how do people end up in it? we’ll chat with working actors and creatives about their day to day lives, how they stay sane in this business, how they broke into it and continuously stay in it. they have their lives together- or are they just ACTING like they do?
Jeff Violette on vertical dramas, crazy set stories, and overcoming obstacles
Actor Jeff Violette discusses his transition to acting, shares set stories, and explores overcoming obstacles and imposter syndrome in an interview with Sophie Jordan Collins.
17 Apr 2025
nicole mattox on breaking the ice, following your passion and time management
this week on the pod we have the lovely Nicole Mattox :)Nicole is known for breaking grounds in the vertical film industry, starring in breaking the ice, twisted minds, back to me, and many more projects. She's also starred in several feature films including Lady Outlaw, and the upcoming Mendocino. Nicole also has experience behind the camera too, and shares many fun stories and lessons she's learned along the way. If you're a fan of Nicole and her great energy, she offers up several key acting tips and creative wisdom in this pod you don't wanna miss.
Nicole's insta: https://www.instagram.com/nicolemattox_/
00:00 intro
0:40 theme song
1:02 BTS Shenanigans
2:50 best piece of advice nicole’s ever been given
3:44 where nicole’s from and her acting origins
7:38 one thing nicole wishes she knew before she moved to LA for acting
10:00 what drives nicole’s great work ethic
12:15 worst part of the industry for nicole
14:06 what has surprised nicole about LA
16:06 nicole's crazy audition & set stories
18:28 nicole’s first steps in LA
21:20 the story of nicole’s first feature film booking
25:38 nicole’s experience with verticals
31:31 nicole’s experience traveling for verticals
34:04 how does nicole take care of herself
37:27 nicole’s career bucket list item
42:14 the significance of breaking the ice in nicole’s career 45:57 nicole’s life bucket list item
46:48 nicole’s one tip for new actors
47:30 fast frisky five
49:01 nicole’s closing remarks
follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanact... tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeana... youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanacto... email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancol... website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: • FREE BEATS NO COPYRIGHT - "Unique" | ... podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://www.instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D
21 Mar 2025
howl to accidentally become an actor with Eric Guilmette
this week we have the wonderful Eric Guilmette :)we talk about his journey from going the traditional college route to then essentially being a digital nomad traveling around the world with a fitness business into somehow ending up in LA as a model and actor. he tells us his worst audition story, how he produced and starred in a series coming out soon called Love and Blood, and the importance of having a business mindset as an actor and how you can have one too.if you’re a fan we answer some fun questions and chat about his projects and life.if you’re an actor or creative i think you’ll get a ton of value about really building a career as a creative and trusting the process.Eric's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/erictaylorguilmette/follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanact... tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeana... youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanacto... email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancol... website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: • FREE BEATS NO COPYRIGHT - "Unique" | ... podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://www.instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D
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Podcast Authority Score: 67 / 100
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