Ever found yourself caught in an endless loop of casting director advice, feeling overwhelmed and not knowing what to follow and what to ignore? I did too, until I realized acting is a business, and as actors, we're entrepreneurs. So, join me, Tuana Floyd, as I share my journey of setting my own rules and breaking free from the traditional dos and don'ts of the acting world. I'll share how I tuned into my instincts to carve a career path that worked for me. You're probably wondering, how to navigate the world of casting director advice without losing one's authenticity? Well, I'll share my experiences of how I tackled this very challenge. From learning the importance of understanding the business aspect, mastering the art of social media content creation, to finding the right agent, I've got all the bases covered. And, let's not forget the misconceptions about independent film festivals. I'll reveal why they matter and how they can be a valuable addition to your acting resume.Lastly, let's take a look at an unconventional marketing tool that I found highly effective - postcards. Despite the advice to the contrary, I found them to be an economical and impactful method of reaching out. I'll discuss the psychological benefits of postcards and why they make a great point of contact. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through the acting industry and get empowered to pave your own way to success.Acting Lessons Learned is produced, written, engineered and edited by Tiwana FloydWant to SUPPORT the show & Tiwana? Here are 5 simple ways to do so. Follow/Subscribe Give Her A ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rating Write a positive review Share with your Actor friends Buy Tiwana a CoffTEA: buymeacoffee.com/TiwanaF ??I appreciate you, Tiwana!Be sure to follow on Instagram as well. @starringtiwanafloyd@actinglessonslearned@LifebyTiwana Learn more about Tiwana Floyd at https://www.tiwanafloyd.com ? NEW LAUNCH Actor Business School on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@actorbusinessschool Want to start a podcast?Let Buzzsprout host.Sign up for a paid plan. Buzzsprout will give you a $20 Amazon Gift card. Simply use this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1937794