I recently received a question from one of the actors in my "Don't Act, Just BE" community. It went something like this...
"Jo, I'm a little limited in the roles I can book where I am living now, but I'm unsure about making the move to L.A. It's a scary decision. What do I do?"
That is a great question!
First of all, I want to acknowledge that a big move to a city where you don't know anyone takes GUTS! Moving is one of most challenging life events, and many actors actively avoid taking the leap into a different market.
So if you're even THINKING about making the move, give yourself a high five from me.
Now, instead of offering you a lifeless to-do list for setting up shop in another zip code, I think it's more important to help you get into the best mindset for a smooth and successful transition.
It’s going to set the tone for all the minutiae you will work through to logistically move.
You want to look at this decision from the same perspective you used to decide to become an actor in the first place. In fact, the work actors do with me as a coach is all about getting their instrument ready to dive into a character, so let's explore the what it means to be ready to dive into a new place! I recently hosted a LIVE training session and Q&A to take a closer look at how to make the move to the "Big City" - be it Los Angeles, New York, London or Paris, and while it's normally just for members of my private online community, I'm sharing it with you today.
Here are a few highlights we covered:
Why do you want to move to a bigger city?
How to shift your mindset from regional work to the big (city) leagues
Creating a vision of how and what you want to get out of your new city
So, if you've been contemplating moving to a new, wider acting market, be sure to watch the video below.
Tell me what you think in the comments. Ask. Share. Complain. And let’s open the debate, so we can go deeper together.
Wondering how to get YOUR question answered? It's easy!
Sign up below to get access to my online actor community where you can submit your questions for coaching, join in on our next LIVE training and catch any past videos you may have missed.
Happy trails, my friend! Jo
Whenever you’re ready, here are FIVE ways I can help you:
Watch the free MAGNETIC ACTOR WEBINAR. This is the missing piece you have been looking for! Get free coaching and exercises to work through your blocks + muscle up your instinct to feel FREE when you act. Watch the webinar now or later.
Join my free Facebook Group - Don’t Act, Just BE. This is THE community to connect with other actors, singers and artists who embrace their uniqueness and who do not people-please or shrink from being different. Click here to join.
Get the 33 day journey "From Resistance To FREEDOM”. Designed for actors and singers, you will transform your instrument from feeling resistant to being completely free when you act or sing by following my step by step journey in just 33 days. ** All levels are welcome. *** Buy it now here.
Apply to be part of my Purpose Group. If you have finished the 33 day journey, it's time to move away from "trying to make the right choice" for your character and tap into your ultimate unique and purposeful choice in this powerful and supportive group. Click here to apply.
Apply for a craved-for spot in my ongoing Power Group, WE CREATE IT. (This is not for newbies.) If you are a working actor/singer, and you are passionate about creating your own material, let’s talk. Click here for details.