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Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's JourneyFinding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Courtney Rioux, Actor & Life CoachThis episode, we’re spotlighting Courtney Rioux — actor, voiceover artist, and life coach — whose journey from a shy kid to a confident performer is both inspiring and deeply relatable.You may know her as Paramedic Courtney on Chicago Med or recognize her warm voice from Jimmy Dean commercials. But behind the spotlight is a story of grit, growth, and self-belief. Courtney opens up about the moment she knew she wanted to be an actor (hello, high school lead role as a freshman!) — and how she’s learned to thrive in an industry built on rejection.Through he...
2025-08-0133 min
That's How We RoleSAG-AFTRA Negotiating Committee Roundtable Discussion on the 2023 TV/TH Contract - S2 E6After a rather lengthy hiatus, That’s How We Role is back! I am doing a slight departure from my normal interview-style podcast. This episode is a roundtable discussion on the SAG-AFTRA 2023 TV Theatrical Tentative Agreement. I am joined by my first time co-host, Courtney Rioux, host of The Whole Artist podcast. We are joined by our fellow SAG-AFTRA board members and fellow TV/TH Negotiations Committee members, Shari Belafonte, Jason George Danielle Towne.We talk about gains in this $1 Billion contract including the very first AI and Digital Replica language, hair and makeu...
2023-12-031h 42
SAG-AFTRAHow Small and Mid-Size Locals Are Supporting the StrikeSAG-AFTRA's fight for a fair contract extends to all corners of the U.S., including all 25 locals who work under the terms of the TV/Theatrical agreement. In this episode, we talk to representatives from some of the small and mid-size locals to explore how the strike is affecting them. Guests include Gail Crouner, a member of the SAG-AFTRA Dallas-Forth Worth local and the TV Theatrical Negotiating Committee; Jim Gleason, the New Orleans Local President; Andrea Lyman, the President of the SAG-AFTRA New England Local, and Courtney Rioux, Chicago-based SAG-AFTRA National Board member and a member of the TV/T...
2023-09-2638 min
The Great UnbecomingCourtney-n-Eric: We're on STRIKE!Courtney Rioux is an actor, coach, and podcast host living in Chicago. And now she's the mother of a 15-month-old!
As an actor, you may have seen her most recently as Paramedic Courtney on eight seasons of REDACTED UNTIL THE STRIKE IS OVER, heard her voice on a Jimmy Dean commercial, or seen her as the Spokesperson for Hot Shot. Courtney can also be seen in Marlyne Barrett's film, Haimerican. (HI-merican)
Courtney is also an advocate for actors. She hosts the podcast The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux. She coaches actors who feel stuck in their...
2023-08-0345 min
The Moving SpotlightCOURTNEY RIOUX - Actor, Podcaster, Life CoachCourtney Rioux is an actor, coach, and podcast host living in Chicago. And now she's the mother of a 9-month-old!
As an actor, you have seen her most recently on NBC's Chicago Med for 8 seasons! You’ve definitely heard her voice on a Jimmy Dean commercial, or seen her as the Spokesperson for Hot Shot.
Courtney hosts the podcast ‘The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux’. She coaches actors who feel stuck in their life and career. Finally, she serves on the National Board for Sag-Aftra as well as her Chicago Local Board. With each pursuit, she se...
2023-02-1555 min
Creatives Flow with a V.O.Episode 5-Courtney RiouxIn this installment of Creatives Flow with a V.O., Actress, Podcaster, Coach, and Union Rep Courtney Rioux gives us her perspective on how she works as an actress and how gets her clients and herself 'unstuck' using her really cool techniques.
2022-01-2652 min
The Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxThe Unicorn Perfect Headshot Feat. Tyler Core (Headshot Photographer)The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness.Tyler Core contains multitudes. He, fortunately, stumbled into a job he loves: taking actor headshots for the acting community of Chicago. A hearty community of weirdoes lifts him up every day, including his wife, Stephanie, family and loved ones in Indiana, and his makeup artist and Chicago talent-captain, Khaki, of course. If he were composed of emojis: they would be a donut, a salsa dancer, an open mouth, and a red heart. And the fireworks one!https...
2021-09-1551 minThe Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxSo You Wanna Know About the Union Feat. Charles Andrew Gardner and Ilyssa FradinThe Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. Born and raised on Chicago's south side, SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local President, Charles Andrew Gardner, is an actor, educator, and filmmaker. On-camera credits include The Chi, Chicago PD; films Long Ride Home, Olympia, Noise and Color, Every 21 Seconds, and Holding On; as well as multiple national commercials for brands including Hyundai, Liberty Mutual, Ford, and AT&T. Voice-over credits include Pepsi Co. McDonald’s, Comcast, Walmart, and Dunkin' Donuts. Charles is a company member with TimeLine Theatre Company. In addition to...
2021-08-0451 minThe Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxWe're All Insecure Feat. Torrey Devitto (Chicago Med)The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked.This week Courtney sits down with Torrey Devitto. Torrey is an actor who is known for the NBC drama Chicago Med (2015-2021), Amy Makes Three (2016) , and the CW television series The Vampire Diaries (2009), among many others.Born and raised in Huntington, New York, to Mary Devitto & Liberty DeVitto, from the time Torrey was born, she was surrounded by the entertainment industry. For 28 years, her father played t...
2021-07-141h 00The Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxAbundance and Love Feat. Bex MarshThe Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked.This week Courtney sits down with Bex Marsh. Bex is an Asian American actor, producer, writer, and former college baller. She's trained and performed at the world-renowned comedy theaters in Chicago: iO Chicago, The Annoyance, and The Second City. While in the Midwest, she took part in off-broadway theater, commercials, television, improv, and sketch comedy.Now in Los Angeles, Bex recently shot a recurring r...
2021-06-091h 02
The Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxIt's a Hell Yes! Feat. Tiffany CoxThe Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked. Today Courtney sits down with Tiffany Yvonne Cox. Tiffany is a 1st generation Trinidadian actress, producer, writer, and director. She began her professional career interning at The Milwaukee Repertory Theatre. This launched her into the Chicago Theatre scene where she worked with companies such as Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, The House Theatre, and The Goodman. After her first TV role on Chicago Fire, she decided to move to LA where...
2021-05-0547 minThe Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxCollaboration vs. Competition Feat. Lolo & Wendy (Chicago Med)The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness.
You are so much more than the last job you booked.
This week Courtney sits down with Lorena Diaz and Wendy Mateo. They are critically acclaimed sketch comedy writers and actors. As Dominizuelan they’ve been featured in Latina Magazine, Chicago Tribune, and TimeOut NY for their infectious chemistry and comedy. The duo co-created a web series with Fred Armisen (SNL) called The Dominizuelan Consulate. Lolo and Wendy wrote and directed their first short film “Good Moth...
2021-04-141h 21The Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxWait...Did I Just Join a Cult? Feat. Dr. Janja LalichThe Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked.
Today Courtney sits down with researcher, author, and educator, Dr. Janja Lalich, Ph.D.
Dr. Lalich specializes in cults and extremist groups and has worked with current members, former members, and families of members of controversial groups. A former Fulbright scholar, and Professor Emerita of Sociology, Dr. Lalich is the founder and director of the Center for Research on Influence and Control. She has a Master’s...
2021-03-0456 minThe Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxImposter Syndrome Feat. James Vincent Meredith (Fargo, Book of Mormon, Widows)The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness.
You are so much more than the last job you booked.
Today Courtney sits down with actor, James Vincent Meredith. Born in Chicago, raised in Evanston, now residing in Oak Park, James Vincent Meredith is proud to call Illinois and the Midwest his home. Meredithʼs body of work spans film, television, and theater. His feature credits include Widows, the 2018 crime thriller starring Viola Davis, Princess Cyd, and Knives and Skin.
In television, he w...
2021-01-271h 16The Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxUplevel Your Career Feat DaJuan Johnson (Bosch, Grey's Anatomy)The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked.
Today Courtney sits down with 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...
2021-01-1345 minThe Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux(Rerelease) Audition Psych 101 with Michael Kostroff (The Wire)The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness.
This week, Courtney sits down with actor and coach, Michael Kostroff, for a wide-ranging interview. They discuss changing your mindset when it comes to auditioning, Michael's classic TV role on The Wire, the need for civil discourse, and so much more!
Michael’s Free Class and Audition Psych 101 Online (https://bit.ly/3naPrsA)
MICHAEL KOSTROFF:
Formerly the world’s worst auditioner, Michael Kostroff is now an established working actor best known for his five seas...
2021-01-1034 minThe Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxLess Struggle, More Flow: Tips for Your Most Fulfilling Year Yet Feat. Wendy BraunThe Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked.
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2021-01-0656 minThe Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxMichael Pressman (Exec Producer-Chicago Med) Life, Art, and Network TVThe Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness.
Courtney talks with writer, director, and executive producer of Chicago Med, Michael Pressman. Michael Pressman has been a filmmaker for decades. He directed a diverse slate of feature films, including the cult hit Boulevard Nights, which was one of twenty-five films selected in 2019 for preservation by the Library of Congress; Those Lips, Those Eyes starring Frank Langella; Doctor Detroit starring Dan Aykroyd and Some Kind of Hero starring Richard Pryor. He’s the executive producer of Chicago Me...
2020-12-2349 min
Actor ProblemsGoing through funks and dealing with feelings - with Kelsey Mathes and Courtney RiouxToday’s episode features TWO guests - Courtney Rioux and Kelsey Mathes. Courtney Rioux (She/her/hers) is a multi-passionate creative. As an actor, you may have seen her most recently on Chicago Med, Fire, and PD as Paramedic Courtney, The Hot Shot spokesperson, or heard her voice on a Jimmy Dean, McDonald's, Sherwin Williams, or Hershey's TV commercial. But Courtney is also an advocate for actors. She does this as a host of the podcast The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux, in teaching and coaching actors, and in her role as VP of the Chicago Sag-Aftra bo...
2020-12-181h 10The Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxA More Joyful Actor featuring Erica Elam (Positive Psychologist, Improvisor)The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked.
Today Courtney sits down with performer and positive psychology practitioner, Erica Elam, to discuss how principles from improv and positive psychology can change an actor’s (or anyone’s) sense of well-being.
Erica Elam is an actor, improviser, director, and positive psychology practitioner based in Chicago. She has performed at The Goodman (in the world premiere of Sarah Ruhl's Stage Kiss), Steppenwolf, Northlight, Court, Remy Bumppo, Peni...
2020-12-1638 minThe Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxMarlyne Barrett (Chicago Med) on becoming a series regular and building relationshipsThe Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked.
Courtney chats with actor, producer, and director, Marlyne Barrett; on cultivating relationships, the illusion of fame, and how Marlyne became a series regular without auditioning for Chicago Med.
Marlyne Barrett stars as Maggie Lockwood, the charge nurse who knows the heart of the staff as well as everyone who passes through the emergency department’s doors. Maggie is recently married and is skilled and confident, but recently faced profound health issues. Be...
2020-12-0944 minThe Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxLetting Go featuring David EllzeyThe Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked.
This week, Courtney sits down with coach and author, David Ellzey, to discuss his expansion from acting into coaching and how the Sedona Method is a transformational practice, especially for actors managing anxiety.
David Ellzey has worked in the field of consciousness, emotional health, and living an awakened life for the last 30 years - as a teacher and coach for organizations and individuals. His...
2020-12-0239 minThe Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxCasting is a Party and You’re Invited feat. AJ Links (Paskal Rudnicke Casting)The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked.
This week, Courtney sits down with Casting Director, AJ Links, to discuss all things casting; the process, the relationship to the broader industry, and working in times of pandemic and growing social movements.
AJ Links is a Casting Director for Paskal Rudnicke Casting. Her credits include television, film, commercials, industrials, short films, and music videos. Her recent work includes Steve McQueen’s feature Widows, Sh...
2020-11-2556 minThe Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxSeason Two TrailerThe Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness.
Get a sneak peek from season two guests like Michael Pressman (Chicago Med), AJ Links (PR Casting), Marlyne Barrett (Chicago Med), and Erica Elam (Positive Psychologist/Improvisor), and learn what happened to Courtney between seasons! Ouch!
Special thanks to:
Enrique Palomino for editing this trailer.
Mandy Work for all of your hard work.
Dana Black for your podcast knowledge.
Jamie and...
2020-11-2303 min
037 - Happy Healthy History (feat. Courtney Rioux)Warning: Your cheeks will hurt after this episode. Actor, coach and host of The Whole Artist, Courtney Rioux brightens up our heavy history podcast with a history of positive psychology and then Nat gives the fans what they want with the story of Sally Rand.
Our Guest Courtney Rioux (photo by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux)
Martin E. P. Seligman
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Sally Rand with Fans
Sally Rand with Bubble
Resources:
Coursera Course on Positive Psychology
Via Character Strength Test
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2020-11-031h 11Shared History037 - Happy Healthy History (feat. Courtney Rioux)Warning: Your cheeks will hurt after this episode. Actor, coach and host of The Whole Artist, Courtney Rioux brightens up our heavy history podcast with a history of positive psychology and then Nat gives the fans what they want with the story of Sally Rand.Our Guest Courtney Rioux (photo by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux)Martin E. P. SeligmanMaslow’s Hierarchy of NeedsSally Rand with FansSally Rand with BubbleResources:Coursera Course on Positive PsychologyVia Character Strength Test...
2020-11-031h 11
The Actor's Resource podcast with Alya LeiThe Actor's Advocate - Courtney RiouxCourtney Rioux is a multi-passionate creative. As an actor, you may have seen her most recently on Chicago Med, Fire, and PD as paramedic Courtney, The Hot Shot spokesperson, or heard her voice on a Jimmy Dean, McDonald's, Sherwin Williams, or Hershey's TV commercial. But Courtney is also an advocate for actors. She does this as a host of the podcast The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux, in teaching and coaching actors, and in her role as VP of the Chicago Sag-Aftra board. With each of these, she inspires and empowers actors to create a life of joy, freedom, and abund...
2020-10-3122 minActor ProblemsThere Is No Right Way to Be an Actor - with Marie TredwayToday’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 re...
2020-10-071h 07
The Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxThe Whole Artist (Actor and Writer, Kelly O'Sullivan)The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is a weekly podcast dedicated to inspiring artists to live their best life. Right now. You don’t have to wait. This week is the […]
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2020-08-1000 minThe Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxThe Whole Artist (Singer, Actor & Educator, Taylor Mallory)The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is a weekly podcast dedicated to inspiring artists to live their best life. Right now. You don’t have to wait. This week, Courtney speaks […]
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2020-08-0300 minActor ProblemsThoughts, Anxiety, & Loving Our Acting CareerToday'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 be...
2020-07-301h 02The Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxThe Whole Artist (Work in Progress's Karin Anglin)The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is a weekly podcast dedicated to inspiring artists to live their best life. Right now. You don’t have to wait. This week, Courtney has […]
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2020-07-2700 minThe Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxThe Whole Artist (Digital Strategist, Tony Howell)The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is a weekly podcast dedicated to inspiring artists to live their best life. Right now. You don’t have to wait. This week, Courtney has […]
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2020-07-2000 minThe Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxThe Whole Artist (Number Six With Cheese's Sean Ely)The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is a weekly podcast dedicated to inspiring artists to live their best life. Right now. You don’t have to wait. This week, Courtney has […]
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2020-07-1300 minThe Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxThe Whole Artist (Financial Educator and Actor, Miata Edoga)The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is a weekly podcast dedicated to inspiring artists to live their best life. Right now. You don’t have to wait. This week, Courtney sits […]
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2020-07-0600 minThe Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxThe Whole Artist (Legendary Actor and Coach, Michael Kostroff)The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is a weekly podcast dedicated to inspiring artists to live their best life. Right now. You don’t have to wait. This week, Courtney sits […]
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2020-06-2900 minActor ProblemsFeel Your Feelings (Even If They Suck) - with Courtney RiouxToday’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...
2020-06-251h 22The Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxThe Whole Artist (Actress and Acting Coach, Wendy Davis)The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is a weekly podcast dedicated to inspiring artists to live their best life. Right now. You don’t have to wait. This week, Courtney sits […]
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2020-06-2200 minThe Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxThe Whole Artist (Actress and Diversity & Inclusion Consultant, Tania Richard)The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is a weekly podcast dedicated to inspiring artists to live their best life. Right now. You don’t have to wait. This week, Courtney sits […]
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2020-06-1500 minThe Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxThe Whole Artist: Reflection and Meditation (Special Episode)The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is a weekly podcast dedicated to inspiring artists to live their best life, to help us all live a more fulfilled life. Right now. […]
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2020-06-0800 minThe Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxThe Whole Artist (Agent KaCee Hudson and Actress & Acting Coach, Gail Rastorfer)The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is a weekly podcast dedicated to inspiring artists to live their best life. Right now. You don’t have to wait. This week, Courtney sits […]
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2020-06-0100 minThe Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxThe Whole Artist (SAG-AFTRA's Eric Chaudron and Acting & Life Coach, David Ellzey)The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is a weekly podcast dedicated to inspiring artists to live their best life. Right now. You don’t have to wait. This week, Courtney sits […]
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2020-05-2500 minActor ProblemsBe a Thriving and Global Actor - with Elise ArsenaultToday’s episode is an interview with actor and career coach, Elise Arsenault. In this episode, you’ll hear about…. Paying attention to warning signs when it comes to choosing projects Why you don’t need to say yes to everything. How Elise decompresses given the stressful circumstances these days Tools and tips for staying sane while social distancing The importance of establishing your mission statement Why not to let your zip code define you. Get to know Elise! Elise Arsenault, Career Coach + Founder of The Global Actor, is known for bringing focu...
2020-05-2154 minThe Whole Artist with Courtney RiouxThe Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux (Trailer)Coming soon, The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux, a weekly podcast dedicated to inspiring artists to live their best life. Right now. You don’t have to wait. Each week, Courtney […]
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2020-05-1800 minActor ProblemsHow Harry Potter Changed My LifeWelcome to Actor Problems - a self care podcast for actors. My name is Tony Rossi. While this podcast used to be called "The Tony Rossi Show," we're now switching so that the content is 100% focused on the mental health and well being of actors. Today is a quick introduction of who I am, why I'm an advocate of self care, and how Harry Potter changed my life. Have you signed up for the free actor self-care newsletter? Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com to sign up for th...
2020-05-0720 minActor ProblemsYour Career Status Doesn't Matter - Here's WhyWARNING: 2020 might not be your year…. (Well, this got awkward….) First off - chill. Second off - it’s okay. You’re good. Because you’ve come a long way since you got started. And if you play your cards right - you just might start getting results sooner than you think…. This week, we’re talking why it doesn’t matter where you are in your career right now - and how to ensure that you still get where you want. It’s all on episode #93 of the Tony Rossi Show: Talking about...
2020-01-1632 minActor ProblemsI cried at Starbucks this week. Here’s what I learned.Have you ever cried for no reason at all? I did. This past week. ...until I realized, “OH. That’s why…” Actors are emotional. We don’t always know we’re in a bad mood until we’re hit with (what feels like) a wave of negative energy. And suddenly, we’re like, “Where the hell did this come from?!” This is why it’s so important to a) stay in tune with our feelings, and b) learn to recognize where those feelings are coming from. It’s not easy work. (In fact, it’s one of the...
2019-06-1318 minActor ProblemsHow We Set Ourselves Up To Fail As ActorsIf you’ve read the first article I’ve ever written for Backstage.com you know that I once embarrassed myself at a charity event: I didn’t think I fit in. I told one of the volunteers who asked “So, who do you do?” that I was in the restaurant industry. Because I didn’t even think that I could call myself an actor if I wasn’t earning a full time living as one. Today's episode is for any actor who thinks that "I can't call myself an actor" unless I have something shiny to show for it.
2019-05-3026 minActor ProblemsDealing with Day Jobs and Gremlin Voices - with Life Coach & Actor Courtney RiouxWhy should you see a life coach instead of a therapist? Why should you work on your insecurities about yourself before transitioning to a new job? What should you know about some of those actors recurring on TV - that you might not know about them already? ….we’re talking ALL of this with Courtney Rioux on episode #58 of the Tony Rossi Show. Courtney Rioux is an actor, author, and coach based in Chicago. As an actor, you may have seen her as paramedic Courtney on Chicago Med, the “Hot Shot Mom,”...
2019-04-2557 minActor Problems3 Inspiring Quotes From Three Inspiring WomenWe celebrated my birthday. We celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. It’s time to celebrate Women’s History month. Looking at the list of mentors in my life - a lot of them are women. Here are three who have helped me immensely, plus three things you’re going to want to write down to remember the next time you’re super stressed :) It’s all on episode #53 of the Tony Rossi Show. Wanna chat with me for free? Hiring a coach is an investment - no matter h...
2019-03-2122 min
Action: The Pursuit Of Acting ExcellenceHow to Set and Achieve Your Acting GoalsOn this episode my guest is Courtney Rioux. Courtney can be seen on NBC’s Chicago Med as Paramedic Courtney. Her voice can currently be heard on spots for Jimmy Dean, McDonalds Happy Meal, and Hershey’s. As a Clarity Coach she helps her clients shift from stuck and unhappy to empowered and joyful. Her fun and easy approach has been described as, "therapy without the therapy!" Courtney and I discuss goal setting and achieve, how she went from a co-star to being on nearly every episode of Chicago Med, and the importance of branding.Y...
2019-01-161h 08Actor ProblemsDealing With Bullshit That Isn't Your FaultYou know that feeling when others are making a mess, and yet you are the one cleaning it up? If they're under the age of five....usually you'll let that slide. (Maybe.) But otherwise, it's easy to let it drain your energy. You know, that energy you NEED to get through the day... This week, I'm sharing a personal challenge (which I juuuuuust learned I don't enjoy sharing publically), plus some takeaways. It's all on episode #43..... ANNOUNCEMENT: I'm giving away a limited amount of one on one coach...
2019-01-1020 minActor ProblemsMy Strategy to Better Enjoy the HolidaysIT'S CHRISTMAS! The thing about the holidays is that everybody seems to be happy. But what if you’re not? What if you had high expectations and things didn’t go as planned? Or what if this year you’re just not feeling it? This week I’m going to share with you a personal story about one holiday that didn’t go as well as I hope. I’m also going to go into my morning routine and a process that really helps set me up for any potential pitfalls that might put me in a funk. I...
2018-12-0622 minActor ProblemsRemember this the next time you're being hard on yourselfHave you ever wondered…. “Why is this taking so long for me to achieve?” “Why is that person having so much more success than me?” “What is wrong with me? This seems to be working for everyone else but me….” If so - you’re my people. This week I share a special raw, unedited episode about a professional setback I had during a very rough week. If you’ve experienced that “why me?” and “what’s wrong with me?” game - you’re not alone. Let me know if this...
2018-11-2217 minActor ProblemsUnhappy or Stuck? Try These 3 ThingsThere's a lot of us who want and deserve a different life than the one we're getting. And what kills me is that many of us aren't taking action to make that life happen. This week is pure tough love, plus motivation. It's followed by three action steps you can take toward reaching that life. Notes and things… The #NotPerfect Family: The #notperfect Family gets you on the phone with me and the rest of my #notperfect-ers twice a month. You'll get exclusive content just for being in the group, plus acce...
2018-11-1520 minActor ProblemsWhat Does "Getting In Your Own Way" Even Mean?Have you ever heard a self care guru say, “Stop getting in your own way” ? And has that ever irked you - not because of them, but because you want to know HOW you’re getting in your own way? Yeah. Me too. So this week, allow me to share a very #notperfect story (involving a Starbucks barista) that is a PRIME example of me getting in my own way…. Things to expect in this week’s episode: I realized while recording that I made a VERY #notperfect error while typing the...
2018-08-2334 minActor ProblemsWhen Others Shit On Your DreamsSometimes you share your goals with your friends and they’re so supportive of you….and thennnnnn there are some other people who try to talk you out of it…. So, like.... -WHY do people try to talk you out of things you really love and want to do? -When should we NOT listen to others talking us out of things...and when SHOULD we? -What can we learn from elderly people on their deathbed, who regretted never trying to "break the norm" and be their real selves?? -How do...
2018-07-2629 min
Action: The Pursuit Of Acting ExcellenceMy Call with an Acting Success CoachCourtney Rioux is a successful commercial, TV, and voice actor as well as a success coach that specializes in helping actors get un-stuck in their careers and in their lives.Courtney Rioux's website: http://www.thewholeartist.comFive Minute Journal: https://fiveminutejournal.refersion.com/c/50971Audible free download: www.audibletrial.com/actionpodcastEmily Fletcher's website: http://zivameditation.comCommercial with Chris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWaKeCn_YvkAlan Watts speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERbvKrH-GC4
2015-10-2740 min