Raising The Next BIG Thing

By Natalie Harris

Beginners Guide for breaking your children into entertainment.

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookBaby
• Release date: Jun 16, 2014
• ISBN: 9781483532035

Natalie Harris

I have been through some difficult times but my faith has got me through and in recent years i have been lucky enough to train to become a spiritual healer within a healing clinic. It is my wish to assist people on their journey and inspire people to find hope and comfort whatever they may be going through. I have had faith ever since I was a child but more recently it has become stronger and along my journey I have met some interesting and inspiring people who have helped me to learn and grow. I believe that our unique individuality is important and that once we have found peace with ourselves we can inspire others to do the same. Spirituality has fulfilled me and given new meaning to my life which has given me strength and hope.spirituality helps us to value ourselves and those around us and helps us to stop getting too caught up with the trappings of material gain. I am working hard to try to improve myself every day and am enjoying receiving the insights given to me by the spiritual realms. For me, success is about how many ways we have loved.

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ISBN: 9781483532035

Acknowledgements

I would like to first and foremost thank God for the opportunity to share my experiences with other parents to help ease someone else’s journey. To my husband Demorcus, I love you more than you know and thank you for your continuous sacrifice to see your son’s dreams fulfilled.

I am forever grateful. I would like to thank my close friends Latoya and Nakisha for talking me through the process and not allowing me to quit even when I wanted to. I would also like to thank our parents and grandparents for being there for us every step of the way along this journey. We would not have made it without your love and prayers.

Special Thanks to Sarah Carpenter, Susan Fronsoe and the staff at Atlanta Models & Talent for taking a chance on our youngsters and guiding us every step of the way on this journey.

Dedication:

I would like to dedicate this book to my three sons, Demorcus Jr., Delonte’, and DeAngelo. I am so blessed to be your mom. I am thankful for you because helping you on your journey has also helped me find myself.

Table of Contents

ACT I: Preparation

Take 1: Getting Started

Take 2: Marketing

Take 3: Preparing to Work

ACT II: Ready to Work

Take 4: Intro to the Industry

Take 5: Auditioning

Take 6: You’re in. Now What?

Bonus:

Entertainment Glossary for Beginners

Introduction

Have you considered entering your children into the entertainment industry? I started this journey three years ago and I admit it has not been easy. Most people that I speak with have this notion that being a parent of a child star is easy and that we live a glamorous and luxurious life. Warning: This is not the case. This is one of the most challenging jobs that exist. As a parent/manager of a child star, not only do you have the duties of a parent, but you have the jobs of shaping and molding your child’s career. The decisions that you make in this position are either going to advance your children or ruin their chances of succeeding at their highest potential.

Are you still interested? If so, I applaud you! Raising a child star requires diligence, persistence, time, money, and most importantly SACRIFICE. There will be times when you won’t be able to attend the girls/guys night or dinner parties if your child has a 5:30 a.m. call time to shoot a movie or commercial or a very important audition coming up. Don’t get me wrong, I do not want to give you the impression that you will not have a life, but there will be times when your child’s career will have to come