Acting Lessons Learned
This is real-talk for actors who want autonomy in an industry that often wants us silent. I’ve worked in Hollywood for 20+ years — 40+ national commercials, 20 TV credits — and I’ve made the mistakes, learned the lessons, and built a career on my own terms.
On this channel, I share the unspoken truth about surviving and thriving as an actor:
• How to get auditions (with or without reps)
• Self-submissions that actually book
• Smarter branding + marketing strategies
• Protecting yourself from industry predators
• Knowing when to push forward — and when to pause for your mental health
🎬 If you’re tired of waiting for the phone to ring, this channel is your toolkit. New videos every other week. Subscribe and start owning your career.
(Companion podcast also available.)
🎧ACTING LESSONS LEARNED podcast RSS - https://bit.ly/3o19EHC
A Night with Sigourney Weaver: The reason I became an actor
Inside NBC’s Brilliant Minds: Zachary Quinto & Creators on Character, Neuroscience & Season 2 Tease
CRAFTing characters “Agatha All Along” cast: Kathryn Hahn, Patti LuPone, Sasheer Zamata & Joe Locke
The Pitt (HBO) Cast on Character Building, Career Lessons & Season 2 Teaser | Acting Lessons Learned
The Truth About Casting Director Advice No One Talks About #castingdirectors
Working Actor: Co-star booking after a 2-year hiatus, the fitting & the shoot
Working Actor | How I prepare, why I do it, the benefits & bts on set #actortips
2024 Actor Year in Review and a 2025 Acting Reset | Acting Lessons Learned #tiwanafloyd #actorlife
What Casting Directors REALLY Look For on IMDbPro (Full Panel)
IMDB Tutorial - How to Use IMDb Pro | Acting Lessons Learned #workingactor #imdbpro
IMDbPro: Why Actors Need It & The Best Way To Set It Up | Acting Lessons Learned #actortips #imdb
My Fear of Auditioning | Acting Lessons Learned #actingtips
How I Negotiated An Agent Contract #actingtips #talentagents
Accepting an Agent Offer and Signing the Contract | Agent Series Part 2
Inside Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists | SAG-AFTRA Foundation #sagaftra
Preparing for An Agent Meeting | Agent Series Pt 1 | How To Get An Agent?
Using Background Acting as a Temp Job: My Experience & Earnings | Background Extra in LA
The Smart Set-up for CASTING NETWORKS Basic & Essential Plans #actinglessonslearned #castingnetworks
GRWM - Preparing for a Self Tape Audition While Exhausted
Agent Meeting Using Talent Link | How To Get An Agent? #actorsaccess
Do Talent Manager’s Lie? | Talent Link | How To Get An Agent?
podcast 105. Why Actors Are Disrespected, Sometimes Hated
How I Used Talent Link To Get A Talent Agent | How To Get An Agent? #actorsaccess
Same-Day Auditions - How to Handle Them | Audition Vlog
Challenges of Auditioning with Child Actors | Audition Vlog
Four Ways To Get A Talent Agent: For Actors | How To Get An Agent?
podcast 104. Common Misconceptions About Actor Agents & Auditions | Acting Lessons Learned
podcast 103. How I Booked My First Co-Star | Acting Lessons Learned w/ Tiwana Floyd
podcast 102. How and Why I Terminated My Talent Agent | Acting Lessons Learned w Tiwana Floyd
podcast 101. How to recognize a "Trauma Teacher" | Acting Lessons Learned w/ Tiwana Floyd