It's a Marathon Not a Sprint with Actor Natalie Cañizares

09/15/20 • 48 min

This week I chat with my friend and actor Natalie Cañizares. Natalie is a former dancer and health coach but made the leap to acting when she found herself feeling like things weren’t working. We chat about everything from treating acting as a marathon and not a sprint, how to balance social media, handling rejection, pivoting from one career to another, and the pressure of aging in Hollywood.
Note: This episode was recorded several months ago.

Connect with Natalie:
IG: nataliecanizares

Mentioned in the episode:

Work Life Podcast with Adam Grant
Originals by Adam Grant
Meisner at Playhouse West
Sorel Carradine pilates
Thanks to Jeff and Natalie’s sister!

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Music by: Michael Paraskevas

Connect with Natalie:
IG: nataliecanizares

Mentioned in the episode:

Work Life Podcast with Adam Grant
Originals by Adam Grant
Meisner at Playhouse West
Sorel Carradine pilates
Thanks to Jeff and Natalie’s sister!

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Music by: Michael Paraskevas

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Forget What You "Should" Be Doing with Actor Cara Mitsuko

Today we sit down with my dear friend, actor Cara Mitsuko. Cara is an actor based out of Los Angeles and you may have seen her in You, The Rookie, Westworld, or Man in the High Castle. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a guest star on a television show, then you’ll love this episode. We talk about everything from the pressure to appear “interesting” and “desirable,” finding freedom in exploration, following your gut, and moving away from what you feel like you “should” be doing.
Note: This episode was recored several months ago.

Connect with Cara:

IG: cara.mitsuko

Mentioned in the Episode:

Dead to Me - available for streaming on Netflix
Luis Valdez & Zoot Suit
The Last Dance - available for streaming on Netflix

Shout Out To: Rachael Perrellfosket

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Music by: Michael Paraskevas

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Casting for Television with Cara Chute Rosenbaum

If you’re interested in learning more about casting for film and television, then this episode is for you! Cara Chute Rosenbaum is casting director in Los Angeles. Some of her recent work includes The Mindy Project, The League, and Jumanji Next Level.
We chat about:

How to get a job in casting
What actually goes into casting (It’s not just about being talented!) Actors: what do YOU bring to the role?
How long does it take to cast a TV show?
Everyone feels imposter syndrome (even casting directors!)
Personal growth and continuing to learn and evolve
Balancing motherhood with a career in the film industry
Inclusion in casting
And more!

Cara’s advice to actors: Be a kind human!

Connect with Cara:

IG: ccrcasting

Mentioned in the Episode:

Casting Society of America course in casting
Casting Directors Cut
Dance Dance Party Party

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Music by: Michael Paraskevas