Hey, I'm Natalee, an actress and entrepreneur who is fascinated with all things health, wellness, mindfulness, and the habits that take people from going through the motions in life to living their dream life. On this podcast I will interview actors, entrepreneurs, mindfulness coaches and more on their "ground-up" story all while sharing my own. Listen anywhere you get podcasts, and please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it.
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Today I walk you through some experiences I have had in the past year that have made me TRUST my timeline as an actor. We are the ones with no control over so many situations .
What can we control? Our mindset.
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Today I am talking a lot about acting classes and the TRUTH behind my trajectory of becoming a working actor. I share the 5 BUSINESS steps you can take today to level up your acting career. I hope you enjoy!
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In this episode of Ground Up with Natalee, NYC-based casting director Karlee Fomalont joins the show for a no-gatekeeping, tell-all conversation about what it really takes to get cast in television and film.
Karlee & her partner Rori Bergman have cast all seasons of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan”, ...
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It's another Chat with Nat. Answering some of your quetstions!! Have questions for me? DM us on instagram. See below for the link.
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How to navigate being a local hire as an actor and which markets matter
What to do if you’re feeling s...
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Ever wonder why you’re not booking, even when your auditions feel great? In this episode, acting coach Lesly Kahn breaks down the truth about performance, confidence, and what casting directors actually want. We talk about acting tips, audition prep, scene work, building confidence, and how to stay grounded as a working actor in Hollywood.
I wish I could gatekeep my lovely acting coach but I MUSN'T because she has SO m...
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It's another Chat with Nat. Answering some of your quetstions. Do you need to live in LA or NYC to pursue acting? How can you network as an actor? What should you send in pitch emails as an actor? and MORE.
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Olivia Liang is the epitome of a ground up story ya'll. From having this dream since she was little, to having to convince her mom to let her follow it to finding agents/managers this girl has been through it all! Find out how she booked her lead role in Kung Fu and how she's BACK to auditioning for her next big thang!!
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Olivia Liang is the epitome of a ground up story ya'll. From having this dream since she was little, to having to convince her mom to let her follow it to finding agents/managers this girl has been through it all! Find out how she booked her lead role in Kung Fu and how she's BACK to auditioning for her next big thang!!
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Welcome back to another Chat with Nat.
Today I am answering a listeners question about HOW to make money while pursuing a career as an actor in television and film.
Unsolicited unprofessional financial advice from yours truly? precisely! It's okay to have a job outside of acting!! I tell you why in this ep.
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You won't want to miss an OUNCE of this episode ya'll!! Josh has booked MULTIPLE national commercials but not only that he works in commercial casting and has SO many behind the scene nuggets for actors.
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In this episode I share my audition story for my latest Series regular booking on CIA! How many auditions it took, my process, when I found out, moving to NYC and so many more goodies! I hope you enjoy this episode.
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This week we have the lovely and iconic Chermi Leigh gracing us with her presence on Ground Up!! She shares with us exactly what it's like to be a FULL time voice over actor, where and how she records all of her auditions, TIPS on how you can create an incredible voice over acting reel today and so much more.
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After going on hundreds of auditions and interviewing some of the top casting directors on my podcast, I’ve learned what really goes on behind the table. In this episode, I break down whether casting director workshops are actually worth your time, share the golden piece of advice I got from the CD who cast me in Raising Kanan, and explain why understanding your type is one of the most important things you can do for your acting ca...
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Holly Currant walks us through her journey of moving from NYC to LA to pursue a career in TV & Film, from only knowing theatre. She worked her way up through working as a reader in casting director offices, moved to LA only feel out of alignment with her agent whom she had to let go of. Lost and overwhelmed she started f...
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Natalee here. This episode came from a TikTok I made that popped off with questions, comments, and even some concerns (from agents). So how often, as actors, should we be connecting with our reps? What are some tried and true ways you can connect with your reps? I talk about it all in this Chat with Nat episode.
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What hasn't she been on? Sibongile Mlambo takes us through her journey from growing up in Zimbabwe, Moving to South Africa, coming to the states and booking massive network television jobs. She shares her audition story and experience on Freeform’s Siren, Roswell New Mexico, and Raising Kanan. She talks about the grit and resilience she has endured as a wo...
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I've missed you guys. In this episode I'll share a little bit about what I have been up to acting wise in the last year, how I feel the industry has shifted for us, and how things could actually start to be looking up for us as actors!
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OMG, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the one and only Joe Gatto.
This is Joe Gatto’s story From the Ground Up!
From how him and the boys started Impractical Jokers, gaining confidence through the support and creativity of others, how and why he decided to venture onto his own. The importance of collaboration and reaching your full potential through creating momentum for yourself.
This episode is full of nuggets of inspirati...
Ya’ll are in for an incredible episode today! Anna and I have similar ground up stories. This girl is HUSTLER and has truly earned her latest accolade as the cool sidekick alongside Scarlet Johanson in their latest film “Fly Me To The Moon”. Fly Me To The Moon is available for purchase on demand and on Youtube.
Anna shares her journey every step of the way from being with 5 different managers and 4 different agents before finding h...
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In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Los Angeles-based casting director, Lisa London, whose incredible work includes casting the iconic hit show Hannah Montana, along with numerous other TV shows and films that have shaped pop culture.
Lisa opens up about the realities of casting—from the often misunderstood casting process to what it actually takes to book...
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