Shows
#LAisgoodforyouFrom Savannah to Fast and Furious acting teaching with actor and acting coach Shannon SturgesWhat's the secret to world class acting? It's just three words. Let. It. Go. On the last episode of this season we're chatting with one of People Magazines' 50 Most Beautiful People in the World - Shannon Sturges, actor and acting coach at Speiser/Sturges Studio. Shannon's extensive TV and film credits include starring roles in feature films The Fate of Fast and Furious, S.W.A.T., The Shift, and Mr. Write, television movies; Wives He Forgot, with Molly Ringwald, Tornado, with Bruce Campbell, and Silent Predators, with Harry Hamlin.
2019-08-291h 23
#LAisgoodforyouMastering the actor's process with Blake Webb, 13 Reasons Why, Criminal MinHow does an actor prepare for an audition or a scene in a movie? On this week's episode we learn more about the actor's process. We continue to chat with Blake Webb, LA-based actor, originally from Phoenix, Arizona who has recently starred in 13 Reasons Why on Netflix, as well as Criminal Minds and NCIS.
2019-08-2237 min
#LAisgoodforyouTalent manager or talent agent: what's the right choice for first-time actors with Meridith Newby, talent managerDo you know what differences there are between what a talent manager and a talent agent do? Nah, we don't either. That's why on today's episode we're catching up with Meridith Newby, talent manager at Propel Management who represents actors who featured on top TV shows and national commercials.
2019-08-1542 min
#LAisgoodforyou5 guaranteed ways to succeed as an actor in Hollywood with Christine Horn, starring in The Good Doctor, Terminator: Dark Fate and StuberWe've titled today's episode: 5 guaranteed ways to succeed as an actor in Hollywood. But who are we kidding? There's no such thing as a sure thing in Hollywood. That doesn't mean you can't improve your chances. Our guest Christine Horn actor and life coach for actors shares her secrets with us. In the last 3 years, Christine starred in 25 TV productions including The Good Doctor, Bosch and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and can be soon seen in Terminator Dark Fate.
2019-08-0650 min
#LAisgoodforyouFilmmaking 101: how to write and produce an award winning documentary with David Swift, writer and documentary filmmakerPreparing this week's episode has been a joy. That's because we got to watch Beers of Joy, an award winning documentary which examines the history, science and unique personalities of the beer world. David Swift who wrote and directed the movie talks to us about what it takes to film across multiple locations in Europe and to secure a distribution deal in a crowded documentary market. He also talks about beer.
2019-07-3049 min
#LAisgoodforyouWhen acting is just not enough with Meredith Riley Stewart, Devious Maids actressMaking it big in Hollywood is a goal for many, but being a working actor is a dream for most actors who've just begun their careers. On today's episode, we're chatting with actress Meredith Riley Stewart about how you can improve your chances of succeeding by creating and producing your own content.
2019-07-231h 00
#LAisgoodforyouCommercial acting 101: how to get your commercial agent in Hollywood with Blake Viglione, commercial agent at Aqua TalentActing in commercials can be very lucrative for actors. How do you navigate the world of commercials, and more importantly who are the people who can help you book them? This week we're talking to Blake Viglione, a commercial agent at Aqua Talent who has the answers.
2019-07-1637 min
#LAisgoodforyouFrom the Golden Girls to McDonald's spokesperson with award winning actress Deena Freeman on her theatrical and commercial acting journeyCan you have both: a sustainable acting career in TV and success in commercials spanning two decades? Yes, you can, according to this week's guest, award winning actress Deena Freeman. But only if you're willing to put the work in.
2019-07-0941 min
#LAisgoodforyouEditing 101: making or breaking a movie with Emmy-nominated picture editor and sound designer, Dave EichhornBad picture and sound can break a good movie. On this week's episode we're chatting to Dave Eichhorn, the picture, sound and foley editor, with 11 Emmy nominations, who's worked on 100s of TV and movie productions including The Wedding Singer, JAG and Grey's Anatomy on how editors and directors work together to bring you the movie magic.
2019-07-0255 min
#LAisgoodforyouConfessions of a background actor with Walt Keller, an extra on Big Little Lies, Westworld and SWATYou will find them in every movie and TV show. No speaking lines, blending into the background. They are - the extras. Our guest this week is Walt Keller who acted as a background actor in 100s of productions including Westworld, SWAT, Big Little Lies and all the movies he's not allowed to even mention. Walt also shares his biggest acting secret - how to get that precious SAG-AFTRA union card if you're an aspiring actor.
2019-06-2549 min
#LAisgoodforyouMaking your first movie in Hollywood with film director Elizabeth Blake-ThomasSo you want to make a movie in Hollywood? It can be easier than you think. On this week's episode, we chat to Elizabeth Blake-Thomas, an award winning director who directed and produced 8 movies in a space of 3 years.
2019-06-1833 min
#LAisgoodforyouBecoming a TV guest star in Hollywood with Blake Webb, actor, Criminal MindsHave you ever wondered what it takes to guest star on a popular TV show? We have the answers for you. This week we talk to Blake Webb, LA-based actor, originally from Phoenix, Arizona who starred in some of the longest running TV series such as Criminal Minds and NCIS.
2019-06-1147 min
#LAisgoodforyouWine blending trending: Michael Keller on building an in-city winery with a differenceCo-founder of The Blending Lab on bringing wine blending tastings from Argentina to LA while keeping a full time job.
2019-01-2437 min
#LAisgoodforyouThe cult drink celebrities follow: Zak Normandin on creating a brand new kind of beverage companyFounder of Dirty Lemon on harnessing the power of Instagram, new delivery models and the impending dawn of experiential marketing.
2019-01-0935 min
#LAisgoodforyouLeaving East LA riots for digital Hollywood: Robert Cuadra on building one of LA's top digital agency by word of mouth aloneRobert Cuadra, co-founder of Diamond on building a career in tech after dropping out of high school, American Idol and why you should never listen to the negativity around you.
2018-11-1934 min
#LAisgoodforyouDon't call it Uber for kids: Joanna McFarland on helping kids get where they need to beJoanna McFarland, co-founder and CEO of HopSkipDrive on what it means to give kids access to opportunity through mobility, dating co-founders, and building a business out of sheer necessity.
2018-11-0734 min
#LAisgoodforyouFrom selling textbooks to funding LA startups: TX Zhuo on his human approach to investingTX Zhuo, founder of Fika Ventures on how a family debt started his entrepreneur journey, empathy for founders and the most interesting LA startups.
2018-10-2548 min
#LAisgoodforyouTurning internet fame into millions: Erica Easley on how she turned a pair of Obama socks into a successful businessErica Easley, founder of Gumball Poodle on building a million dollar sock empire, the importance of perseverance, and why LA style trumps all.
2018-09-1332 min
#LAisgoodforyouBetting against the trend: Grant Miller on building a software company that goes against the normGrant Miller, founder of Replicated on how he went from working in public relations to founding a software company, the importance of thinking less and doing more, and why you really should love what you do if you're running a startup.
2018-09-0619 min
#LAisgoodforyouFrom arts & crafts to cybersecurity: Andrew Peterson on how Etsy inspired his startupAndrew Peterson, founder of Signal Sciences, on why he left Google for Africa, his 'Founder's Dilemma' book club and why LA is better than the Bay Area to build your startup.
2018-08-3031 min
#LAisgoodforyouHow Caulipower started the cauliflower pizza craze with founder Gail BeckerGail Becker, founder of Caulipower, on why she left a high profile career to start Caulipower, take on big pizza and start the cauliflower pizza crust craze.
2018-08-2932 min
#LAisgoodforyouIndiegogo success: Sisun Lee on launching a hangover cureSisun Lee, founder and CEO of 82 Labs tells us what impact Facebook had on his career, how customs and visa issues almost killed his startup, and why there's no magical hangover cure.
2018-08-2130 min
#LAisgoodforyouStartup pivot: Eli Portnoy on how to successfully pivot your startupEli Portnoy, founder and CEO of Sense360 talks about his regret of not selling his first company, pivoting his second startup, and how many mistakes he could've avoided if only he had a co-founder at times.
2018-08-2036 min
#LAisgoodforyouConquering Walmart: Lauren Steinberg on building a female health brandLauren Steinberg, founder of Queen V chats with us about redefining the feminine wellness market, destigmatizing the 'v' word and building a brand that resonates with millennials.
2018-08-1928 min