The Tony Rossi Show

Today’s episode features a sneak-peak for a new offering I have available to actors. We cover comparison, rejection, and that negative, pesky voice inside your head - and how to deal with it.   Come and join the NEW “Actor Mindset” Weekly call!  Introducing the #notperfect Actor Family.  A group coaching program for actors who are ready to stress less, laugh more, and love themselves - regardless of where you are in your career, what’s happening in the world, and helping with go throughs in your personal life.  Details to join are here - would love to connect you to the family :)  Things we chat about… The dilemma Tony recently found himself in  How to determine if you’re risk averse or not - and what to consider either way Dealing with the negative voice inside your head Two different strategies for managing that voice What Tony’s own negative voice has been telling him lately The power of repetition and hearing the same lessons more than once The importance of community and what happens when you add in ot

Today’s interview features TWO Chicago actresses - Leah Raidt & Mary Tilden.   Leah Raidt is a Chicago-based artist and leader proudly hailing from Louisville, Kentucky. As an actor and director, Leah is passionate about advancing and uplifting Queer, Feminist perspectives, and pushing us out of a solitary headspace and into an embodied journey together. As a leader and educator, Leah aims to debunk "the starving-struggling artist" narrative in herself and others by equipping us to heal artistic injuries, and cultivate mindsets rooted in abundance, bravery, and joy. Leah works as a private acting teacher and instructor at The Green Room Studio Chicago and Actors Training Center, and is in Vedic meditation teacher training with Kelsey Mathes of KAM Meditation. Leah is a director in residence at PROP Thtr's inaugural Chicago Director's Workshop. She holds a B.F.A in Acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University, and is an alum of The School at Steppenwolf. She is represented by DDO Artists Agency and

Today’s episode features actress Marie Tredway (Chicago Med) Marie Tredway is a Chicago based director/actor/choreographer. Directing credits include: the staged readings of CANNIBALS VS KUNG FU ZOMBIES (Goodman Theater), BLACK BOX (Victory Gardens Theater), and THE FIXER (Steppenwolf) through Our Perspective: Asian American Play Readings, YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL (Milwaukee Chamber Theater), SPRING AWAKENING, LOVE AND INFORMATION, and BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON (Three Brothers Theater), and THE INVISIBLE HAND (Carthage College). Theater performance credits include: Jeff Recommended NOT ONE BATU (Nothing Without A Company), CHICAGO AFTERDARK (Artistic Conspiracy), WILD BOAR (Silk Road Rising). Marie currently recurs on CHICAGO MED as Nurse Trini. Marie is represented by Actors Talent Group and is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA. Follow & get to know Marie! Instagram: www.instagram.com/mariegtred TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mariegtred   Things we chat about… How she feels going back to set during COVI

Today’s episode is for anyone who gets emotional, hates being told no, and a formula for handling happiness that no one is talking about.   Things we chat about… Why I HATE being told "no" How I take things really personally and let my emotions get in the way The problem with trying to be happier that most of us don't realize The mistake we make when trying to be happier What we can start doing instead Reminders as to why you should be going easier on yourself than you are FREE MINDSET CALL: Getting Through 2020 This Sunday September 27th at 5pm CST/6pm EST Click HERE for RSVP access   Episode links Get a free Audible Trial** www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow **indicates affiliate links….(so like, tell your friends?)    Actor Resources  Guess what?!  I'm giving away 44 free coaching sessions in 44 days. Click here to grab a spot!  Join us!  "Actor Problems" Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/actorproblems  Join the actor self-care newsletter! www.tonyrossicoaching.com Plus gain acces

Today’s episode features Mike Moreno Michael Moreno is an actor, content creator and industry expert who runs The Actor CEO Podcast and ActorCEO.com, connecting thousands of actors around the globe to industry pros, tools, and resources to help them treat their career like a business and fill the gap between training and building a sustainable creative life. Listed as a "top podcast for actors" in Backstage and Casting Networks, Michael is also a contributing Backstage expert as well as writer for other platforms like OnStageBlog, DailyActor, StageMilk and more.  He is building a fan base of thousands and empowering modern artists through insightful content, teaching industry business and marketing classes in drama schools around the country, and coaching creative professionals. As one of the premier platforms for actors to get the practical information they didn't get in school, Actor CEO allows modern artists to side step the traditional path where only a select few make it to the top and become the chief c

Today’s episode features Joye Hurling. She’s a female rapper with a program for youth with emotional and behavior challenges. She also runs a YouTube channel with of 26,000 subscribers with her husband, Brian Hurling. The channel shares their reactions to music videos, stand up comedy and more, emphasizing love, humor and growth.   Connect with Joye! Website - www.snappared.com IG - @snappa_realeryday FB - Snappa RealeryDay Youtube - Snappa R.E.D TV Twitter - @snapparealeryda TikTok - snappared CBow & Snappa (YouTube reactionary channel she does with her husband Brian!)  https://www.youtube.com/c/CBOWSNAPPA/featured Things we chat about… Joye’s story of becoming a rapper Her hiatus she took, and the toll it played on her mental health A story of reaching out to her mentor for feedback - and what she learned The challenges she had receiving feedback when she was younger Why you should determine your specific goals based on values and interests - not popular opinion. The importance of always explo

Today’s episode features Ireland actor Bobby Calloway. Bobby is an English born Irish actor on the autism spectrum. After being a pro wrestler from 2011-201, he eventually transitioned into the theatre & camera world. In addition to acting, he’s a writer and YouTuber, specializing in video essays that examine classic films and values they translate to the modern day. Get to know Bobby!  Spotlight page https://www.spotlight.com/1170-1272-8946 Social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyiceman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bobbyiceman YouTube Bobby Calloway (Personal page & podcast) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3pWyMoiXGC_YeKAxs6Hgw Better With Bob (video essays) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9hTzXnwFm5KrtdC-_z9tBw The Gumdrops (comedy series) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVMm7Y5y9kwXwxHvNGJu4AA   Things we chat about… How he manages life being on the autism spectrum Some things he avoids due to his heightened sensitivities & awarenesses he has being on the

We're pretty damn good at recognizing when we're in pain. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself, "Hey...why do I feel this way?? What is it that makes me feel this way more than others?" This week - we're going to share some examples from my own personal life to help you better understand your own pain. Episode links Shawn Stevenson and the Model Health Show podcast Shawn's Instagram Model Health Show podcast  Tony's reading & podcast list Click here to snag! Click here if you want to download one of these books for free on Audible: www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow Actor Resources  Join us!  "Actor Problems" Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/actorproblems  Join the actor self-care newsletter!  Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com to sign up for the free actor self-care newsletter. I’ll share tips, tricks, and stories (that I don’t post anywhere else) every week, just for us actors.  Plus gain access to my free video series - “Why You Think You Suck (Even Though You Reall

Today’s episode features author, speaker, and entrepreneur Art Mitchell. Through overcoming adversity and trials in his own life, Art has developed a desire to help others overcome their own hurdles and obstacles. At a young age, he was diagnosed with Keratoconus - a rare eye disease. He now teaches coping strategies that strengthen self-esteem for children with disabilities. Off the clock, Art enjoys spending time with his wife and kids. His is a member of the Grindation professional development community, where he received 2019 GMan of the year.    Get to know Art!  Website http://artmitch.com/ Watch his documentary - "Life with Keratoconus" https://youtu.be/ySCNrm5a23Q Social media Facebook Instagram: @successwitharthur YouTube channel  Check out his merch & t shirt! https://artmitch.com/product-category/merch/ Things we chat about… His current day job that involves crazy hours His rare eye condition that caused challenges as a child The bigger challenging of trying to find treatment W

  Today’s episode features former actress-turned-copywriter, Katelyn Collins. Katelyn Collins is a copywriter and email strategist for online course creators. She’s responsible for crafting emails, sales pages, and Facebook ads for launches and evergreen campaigns that have generated upwards of $30k, $50k, $100k per launch.As one of the “weird theatre kids” growing up, she’s most inspired to make sure people know they never have to compromise their true personalities. Even in their businesses. Especially in the words they write.   Things we chat about… Katelyn’s “talk out loud” she uses at home Being an “excited person” Her transition out of acting and into entrepreneurship Her addiction to hustle - and how it has continued to follow her How a “summer of fun” which made Katelyn a better actress Something she did that drastically changed her monologues How to “follow the fun” Why she gave her self permission to quit acting Why leaving the industry wasn’t a fail What happens when we “shine our light” and how i

Today’s episode features DaJuan Johnson DaJuan is a consistently working actor, certified life coach and the founder of Think Bigger Coaching. Currently, you can catch him recurring as Detective Rondell Pierce on Amazon’s hit show BOSCH, which was recently renewed for its seventh season. DaJuan’s credits include his ABC backed Emmy campaigned performance on Grey’s Anatomy and his lead role in the Emmy nominated YouTube series The New 30. Credits also include Suits, Agent Carter, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, Private Practice, 24, and Bones, and now he is also on a mission to help actors #uplevel their careers with confidence.  His mindset strategies are grounded in real-life experience as a veteran working actor. He has helped hundreds of others break through personal blocks and integrate best audition practices so they can book more work and quickly move to the next level.   Connect with DaJuan! Official Website: www.thinkbiggercoaching.com & www.dajuanjohnson.com Instagram:

Today's episode features Allison Grischow. Allison Grischow is a Chicago-based actor, improviser, musician, voiceover artist, and aerialist. They hold degrees in Theatre and Music from Valparaiso University as well as Second City’s Music Improv Conservatory. She has studied Contemporary British Theatre in the heart of London and the Stanislavsky tradition at the Moscow Art Theatre School. Recently you may have heard their voice on The Onion's podcast, "The Topical" or singing and running through fake snow in The Lilly Theater's production of The Magic Snowman. She is the founder of the small business The Joyful Actor and believes that actors and creatives deserve to be joyful in their work and create practices that are sustainable and fun.  Connect with Allison & the Joyful Actor Instagram:  @algrisch @thejoyfulactor    The Joyful Actor Website:  www.thejoyfulactor.com   Actors Access Resume:  https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/allisongrischow   Consensual Pod's "Ten Week Turnabout" on Spotify (You can

Today’s episode features mental health educator & professional, Abraham Sculley. Abraham Sculley is an educator who shares his personal experience with depression to inform and inspire others. Abraham uses his personal story and professional expertise in the field of mental health to conduct suicide prevention training programs, host mental health awareness workshops, and educate others about the unique challenges the black community faces regarding mental illness.  He has impacted numerous audiences around the country, including professionals in health care organizations, leaders in for-profit organizations, nationally acclaimed non-profit agencies, and college students and professors at major universities. Connect with Abraham!  Instagram: @abrahamsculley Website : www.abrahamsculley.com HEADS UP -  This episode will include:  Strong language Mentions of Suicide Mentions of Depression Mental health-related challenges  Episode topics:  Abraham’s experience getting married during a pandemic His j

Today’s episode focuses on actor safety - with an emphasis on the pandemic. We’re talking with talent agent and actor Duane Sharp. More about Duane  Duane Sharp founded Chicago Talent Network, a full service non-union talent agency, in the spring of 2018 with his business partner Renee Ertl. One year later they started Milwaukee Talent Network and formed the Talent Networks Co. Duane has been a non-union talent agent in the Chicago/Milwaukee market for over 25 years. Duane is lucky enough to be the husband of photographer and sound engineer Jenn Udoni-Sharp and father of 6 year old Joe’Ann. As an actor Duane moved to Chicago in the late 1980’s after graduating from the University of Kansas and studied improvisation at The Second City and with the late Del Close. He has worked with Steppenwolf, Goodman, Chicago Shakespeare and Court as well as many off loop theaters. He is a founding member of Shaw Chicago. Film & TV credits include Spike Lee’s Chi-Raq, Chicago Fire, Public Enemies, Road to Perdition and S

Today’s episode features Nicole Baker - a former actress turned life coach.  More About Nicole: Nicole Baker is a Life and Mindset Coach trained in Neuro Linguistic Programming based out of Chicago, IL. As a Coach, she works with aspiring achievers who are ready to get out of comfort zone and helps them fully step into the life of their dreams! She is also the host of the Life Coach Baker Podcast, an entrepreneur, blogger and goal smasher extraordinaire!    Stay connected with Nicole!    The Life Coach Baker Podcast Spotify  iTunes Check out the episode where she interviews Tony here Instagram  Blog Website    HEADS UP -  This episode will include:    Mention of an abusive relationship An experience with a condescending teacher Strong language    What we talk about this episode:    A simple trick we can all do to boost our mood Why it’s okay to let ourselves have moments of pain Why shoving down our feelings doesn’t work How to move through feelings - with an exercise!  What we’re all guilty of th

Today's episode features Chicago filmmaker, Addison wright. Addison is a Chicago native filmmaker and director. From visualization to execution, his goal is to push the culture and change perspectives. Directors like Spike Lee, Hype Williams and Spike Jonze inspired his passion for film. Addison has 7+ years of filmmaking experience and aims to inspire people with his creativity. Follow Addison Website: www.addisonjwright.com Instagram: @addisonwright     Episode highlights His first dream that was shattered in college How he managed to keep his scholarship, despite his setback The story of the Hiplet Ballerinas here in Chicago The lack of representation in dance A story of artists who are frequently criticized by people who also mimic their work! A career milestone of Addison’s that quickly met adversity The questions Addison asks when facing adversity How to stay creative when there’s so much fear A humbling reminder all artists need to hear about feeling uncreative    Links  Hiplet: Because We Can (fi

Today’s episode features actress and certified life coach, Courtney Rioux.  As an actor, you may have seen Courtney Rioux most recently on Chicago Med or heard her voice on a Jimmy Dean commercial, but Courtney is much more than an actor. And she wants you to know that you are much more than your job, your bank account, and your social media followers, too. She shares what she learns from her own growth and transformation with humor and insight to inspire you to create a life of joy, freedom, and abundance.  Sign up for her V.I.P. updates at CourtneyRioux.com and look out for her upcoming podcast, The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux. Instagram is her drug of choice. Follow at @courtneyrioux      Follow Courtney!   Instagram: @courtneyrioux Website & Newsletter: www.courtneyrioux.com  The Whole Artist Podcast: https://podclubhouse.com/category/twa-pods/ Teachings: Check out https://www.thegreenroomstudio.tv/ to see availability!  Check out her coaching replays and Zoom recordings! https://vimeo.com/cour

Today’s episode is with Chicago actress Aneisa Hicks. Follow Aneisa  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aneisa.hicks Instagram: @AneisaJene TikTok: @aneisahicks Interview Highlights: Ways to answer “What have I seen you in?” Her experience working in “Graveyard Shift” at the Goodman Theatre How she started giving herself permission to take breaks in between shows Her story of losing a family member during tech week What to remember when comparing to other actors Learning how to say “no” to a project Why health is so important How health isn’t just about looks  Why we try to “please people from our past” and why it’s unnecessary  How Aneisa rewires her brain to love herself  What social distancing has taught us   Links referenced   Team Beachbody:www.teambeachbody.com/tonyrossi Books  T is for Transformation - Shaun T Tony’s reading list   Previous Episodes Why Bookings Aren’t Our Work - Patrick Mulvey    Have you signed up for the free actor self-care newsletter?  Head on over to www.tonyro

Are you finding yourself posting about “controversial” topics more lately? Are you talking more about racism, police brutality, or politics? And are you worried what people might think of you?  If the concept of having difficult conversations is new to you - I get it. It’s new for me too. Here’s why I’m speaking up and why it isn’t as “bad” or scary as you might think. Previous Episodes Speak Up! Difficult Convos & Emotional People - with Mel B Cook  Books Me and White Supremacy - Layla Saad  Listen to this on Audible with a free trial  Videos on racism Trevor Noah - “There Is No Right Way to Protest”  Shawn Stevenson sharing what we can do to combat racism  Rachel Rodgers - “Marie Forleo and the Good White Liberal Response” Donate to Brave Space Alliance  Have you signed up for the free actor self-care newsletter?  Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com to sign up for the free actor self-care newsletter. I’ll share tips, tricks, and stories (that I don’t post anywhere else) every

There’s a lot of people scared.  There’s even more people who have *been* scared. After a weekend of protests that spread across the country, many people have questions: “What can I say right now? How can I help? How can I speak up and share my voice without offending others?” This week, we’re talking to speaker, coach, and communication expert, Mel B. Cook. Let's talk. Let's learn.   About Mel B: Mel B. Cook has been dominating in life and business since she was 16 years old. At an early age, she understood the importance of self-discipline, hard work, and consistency. Mel has served in leadership, managerial, and other influential roles for several Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and health systems. Mel followed her entrepreneurial passion to become the CEO of Suite Conversation, where she teaches the art of communication to increase your revenue, relationships, and results. Outside of being a seasoned professional, Mel is survivor of sexual assault, abandonment, a broken home, and depression. She