Slate It Till You Make It

Stop Making Acting Your Entire Personality: Finding Fulfillment Beyond Booking with Jesse Hsu

VOTE FOR THE PODCAST In this episode of Slate It Till You Make It, host Catherine Donnelly sits down with her best friend Jesse Hsu — actor, foodie influencer, photograp

Stop Guessing, Start Strategizing: Jen DiBella on the Business of Acting

VOTE FOR THE PODCAST Are you putting in the work but still wondering why your acting career isn't moving forward? Are your materials actually helping you get hired? And

Stop Trying to Be Chosen: Ranela Kaligithi on Self-Worth, Letting Go and Nervous System Regulation

VOTE FOR THE PODCAST What happens when you decide to pursue a dream that requires you to start over? And how do you keep your self-worth intact when you're constantly pu

Inside the Commercial Audition Room: A Technical Refresher with Joy Lofton

VOTE FOR TOP HOST HERE Joy Lofton is back on Slate It Till You Make It! You may remember Joy from Season 1, where we talked about her journey and career in the commerci

25 Reasons Why You Didn't Get a Callback...Even Though Your Tape was FIRE

As someone who’s booked over 50 national commercials and has spent the last decade deep in the trenches of commercial casting, it’s taken me a long time to learn one thin

Stop Playing It Safe: Booking Powerhouse Beth Fraser Spills Her Secrets

In this episode, host Catherine Donnelly sits down with Beth Fraser (Elizabeth Nicole Fraser), an actor and former broadcast journalist whose career spans commercials, te

Casting Networks, Casting.com, and What Actors Need to Know Right Now

In this episode, Catherine Donnelly unpacks the major shift at Casting Networks — namely, the new paid subscription model for all U.S.-based agents and managers, beginnin

The Man, The Myth, The Legend: John Fulton UNCENSORED

In this episode of Slate It Till You Make It, host Catherine Donnelly sits down with recurring guest John Fulton, a multi-talented comedian, musician, and actor, to discu

The Missing Piece In Your Auditions with Award-Winning Actress, Director & Author Murisa Harba

What does it really take to stand out, book more work, and build a sustainable acting career in today’s rapidly shifting industry? In this episode of Slate It Pod, host,

Gathering Evidence of Your Greatness: Career Wisdom from the CEO of BBR Talent Agency - Stuart K. Robinson

What does it take to build a thriving career in commercials — and keep your sanity while doing it? In this episode of Slate It Till You Make It, host, Catherine Donnelly

The Truth About Booking Commercials in 2025 with AHC Casting’s Lindsay Bronson

On this episode of Slate it Till You Make It, host Catherine Donnelly takes a deep dive with Lindsay Bronson of AHC Casting, one of the most successful commercial casting

Proof of What’s Possible: Mindset & Manifestation for Creatives with Havilah Malone

In this episode of Slate It Till You Make It, host Catherine Donnelly is joined by the powerhouse that is Havilah Malone—4x bestselling author, award-winning actress, spo

Insider Secrets from 25+ Years of Casting with Arlene Schuster-Goss

Arlene Schuster-Goss has been a leading force in commercial casting for more than 25 years. As the founder of ASG Casting, she has shaped campaigns for major national bra

Self-Tape Secrets: 10 Tips in 10 Min

In this episode of 'Slate It Till You Make It,' host Catherine Donnelly shares her Top 10 Self-Tape Tips to help actors stand out, impress casting, and book more work. Fr

Unlocking the Future of Self-Tapes with the Co-Founders of Rafy

In this episode of "Slate It Till You Make It," host Catherine Donnelly sits down with Daniel Rojas and Jamila Hache, the visionary co-founders of Rafy, an innovative sel

Voice and Speech 101: Everything Actors Need to Know with Sean Spann

In this episode of 'Slate It Till You Make It,' host Catherine Donnelly interviews returning guest Sean Spann: an actor, teacher, private coach and VO dubbing artist born

Empathy, Hope, and Resilience: A Love Letter to My Fellow Angeleno Creatives

Dear Fellow Angeleno Creatives - I love you. Stay Strong. - Catherine

Industry Secrets Unlocked: Spencer Kramber, Acclaimed Actor and Renowned Coach, Reveals All

In this episode of 'Slate it Till You Make It," host Catherine Donnelly sits down multi-hyphenate Spencer Kramber - actor, acting coach, and commercial session director.

The Best of Season 3: Career-Changing Insights for Commercial Actors

In this episode of "Slate It Till You Make It," Catherine Donnelly curates valuable insights gleaned from Season 3, meticulously tailored to cater to emerging actors.

From Behind the Lens to In Front of the Camera: Jesse Hsu on Following Your Destiny, Overcoming Rejection, and Booking Big

Jesse Hsu began his career in entertainment in New York where he studied with UCB and after moving to Los Angeles a few years ago, he has booked a variety of commercials