S2 Ep9: The Job Season with Chad Darnell

On our ninth episode: Sit with us as we get up close & personal with casting director, director, producer & actor Chad Darnell as he shares intimately about his crushing season, communicating boundaries, dealing with lawsuits and his pet peeves as a casting director. If you're on the edge and need an encouragement from someone who has just walked through a Job season, this episode is for you!

Chad Darnell a native of Atlanta, Darnell has cast talent on over a hundred and fifty television series and feature films.  Credits include: Spider-Man, Alias, Selma, Magic Mike XXL, and Lizzie.  Recent credits include The Other Zoey, Double Down South, One Fast Move and the upcoming Rebel Wilson comedy, Bride Hard.Darnell's novel Buying the Farm is currently in development as a television series.  The sequel to Buying the Farm will be released early Summer 2024.  His latest short film, Murder Queens will hit the festival circuit in July 2024.  He is also in early stages of pre-production to direct his next feature film, Joey Stefano.Recent acting credits include Will Trent, English Teacher and Love! Valour! Compassion! at the Island City Stage.As an acting and screenwriiting teacher, he has taught hundreds of students through his "Trade Secrets Workshops" all over the country.His memoir about his years in film production, You Should Have Been Nicer to Me, is due in November.

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S2 Ep8: Filmmaking & Networking in Hollywood with Kiera Williams

On our eighth episode: Sit with us as we hear from the sweet Kiera Williams who is a filmmaker in Hollywood who has attended events such as the Oscars with the Academy! As she shares about where to start if you're an actor who would like to make your own films, networking in Hollywood, her passion for mental health, student films and using this medium to impact others. If you need some encouragement and boldness on making your own films, this one is for you!

Kiera Williams is a purpose-driven filmmaker and alumnus of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Gold program. She grew up against the backdrop of four states and twelve cities under the banner of one nation under God. Her ever-changing cultural experiences often made her feel like a representative of the amalgamation that is America. As a storyteller, she is unafraid to tackle the complex, ugly, and confusing parts of life. Much of her work deals with grief, mental health, the nuances of reconciliation, and spiritual freedom. Her most recent short film “Glass” was featured at the inaugural Bloomberg: Screentime Event in Los Angeles, CA.

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S2 Ep7: Superhero Hustle with Adaku Ononogbo

On our seventh episode: You might have noticed Adaku from Disney's Ms. Marvel! To say that you have been a character in a Marvel series is a dream for a lot of actors. Sit with us as she shares her testimony of moving from Background acting to being a lead in Marvel, the preparation journey, stunts/martial arts as a special skill and being a pioneer in the action/fantasy genre as a woman of color. If you need inspiration & faith about God changing things in one moment over an awaited period of waiting, this one is for you!

Adaku can be seen  as FARIHA on Disney Plus' series, "Ms. Marvel". Adaku can also be seen as KAZE in Netlfix's series, "Cursed"...a new take on an Arthurian legend!

Adaku found her way into acting back in 2006. She started out as many fellows actors do, doing Background work. It wasn't long till Adaku fell in love with the art and started honing on her craft. Years passed by with classes, training, short films and an independent feature under her belt to finding her niche to set herself apart from the crowd. 

Adaku has worked on numerous productions from major motion films to independent projects. Some of her other works include, Netflix/Marvel's "Jessica Jones", NBC's "Law & Order: SVU", CBS's "F.B.I.", and AMC's "Dietland". "Four One Nine", a short film in which Adaku had a supporting role in, toured the festival circuit including oversea, such as Germany, Cannes and several other countries. "Shankman's" an indie feature film which, she not only had a supporting role but also did her own stunts. Adaku loves sports, especially basketball. Adaku is working towards her dreams....becoming a pioneer in the action, sci-fi and fantasy genres as a woman of color. Adaku Ononogbo is a dual citizenship holder (US/UK).

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S2 Ep6 (Part 2): Know Your Why with Dave Pileggi

On our sixth episode: Dave Pileggi who has been on 500 sets shares some wisdom about the importance of knowing the reason you are an actor in this industry, mindset & goal setting, seeing acting as our ministry and loads of testimonies about leading people on set to Christ. If you need a boost of faith that truly God can do exceedingly above all we can ask or think in this acting career, this one is for you!

Dave Pileggi has worked as an actor, writer, casting director, producer and director for over 15 years and has been on over 500 production sets. Some of his film and television credits include, Anchorman 2, The Resident, Dopesick, and Hightown. Dave has also been the face of Rocket Mortgage, Home Depot, Kroger, and many other world wide brands In the commercial market with over 250 commercial and corporate credits. He has been coaching actors internationally from a Godly perspective for over a decade and his Actors Success Community had over 1,000 positive reviews in it’s test phase and is launching in April 2024. His production company, The Creative, has produced over 250 commercials and corporate videos including social media campaigns. He is also presently in talks for a distribution deal for one of his shows and films.

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S2 Ep5 (Part 1): Know Your Why with Dave Pileggi

On our fifth episode: Dave Pileggi who has been on 500 sets shares some wisdom about the importance of knowing the reason you are an actor in this industry, mindset & goal setting, seeing acting as our ministry and loads of testimonies about leading people on set to Christ. If you need a boost of faith that truly God can do exceedingly above all we can ask or think in this acting career, this one is for you!

Dave Pileggi has worked as an actor, writer, casting director, producer and director for over 15 years and has been on over 500 production sets. Some of his film and television credits include, Anchorman 2, The Resident, Dopesick, and Hightown. Dave has also been the face of Rocket Mortgage, Home Depot, Kroger, and many other world wide brands In the commercial market with over 250 commercial and corporate credits. He has been coaching actors internationally from a Godly perspective for over a decade and his Actors Success Community had over 1,000 positive reviews in it’s test phase and is launching in April 2024. His production company, The Creative, has produced over 250 commercials and corporate videos including social media campaigns. He is also presently in talks for a distribution deal for one of his shows and films.

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S2 Ep4: Navigating the Waiting Season with Juliet Godwin

On our fourth episode: Australian actress Juliet Godwin shares her much needed testimony for us actors currently in the waiting season as she opens up about being a full time working actor, seeing prayer as rest, time management and self love. If you need an encouragement from someone who has waited and has received her promised land, and how to wait, this is for you!

Juliet Godwin is a Zimbabwean born Australian actress. Juliet’s family immigrated to Perth Western Australia when she was 6 years old. In 2009, whilst attending, St Hilda’s Anglican school for girls Juliet embarked on a student exchange to South Africa. This kindled a spirit of adventure, facilitating her return to South Africa in 2012, at the age of 17, to complete tertiary studies. Juliet’s love for film was ignited when working under South African Director Johannes Ferdinand Van Zyl. Ferdinand mentored Juliet on multiple projects. The most notable being, “THE RECCE,” which has won many awards, including Best Foreign Feature Drama at the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema in California as well as a Silver Remi at the WorldFest Houston film festival in Texas. Whilst living in Cape Town stylist Cally Palmer scouted Juliet while playing bingo at a quaint Vredehoek café. Within her first year of modelling she was selected as World Swim Suit Rookie, SA Lingerie Cover Star and booked multiple TV Commercials such as, “ Superdrug Loves UK,” and “Carefree World Wide campaign.” In 2018, Juliet travelled to Los Angeles to audition for the American Academy of DramaticArts. She was successful in her endeavour and was awarded the highest merit scholarship available. However, selection into the prestigious Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts ensured Juliet remained in Australia. Juliet completed the course under the tutorship of Catherine Moore and Damian Foley. During Juliet’s studies she completed the short film, “Star Trek, Line of Duty,” and ABC’s, “The Heights.” Currently Juliet resides in Sydney working as an actress under Morrissey Management.

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S2 Ep3 (Part2) : The Business of Hollywood with Victor Migalchan

On our third episode: Get ready to hear some hard truths from Victor Migalchan as he openly shares from his recently released book about the reality of making it in Hollywood, with a kick of Martial Arts, discipline and a twist of faith. If you need a reality check on how to navigate the intimidating jungle of show business, this might be the episode for you.

Victor Migalchan is an American Film Director, Producer, Writer, EMMY Awards Judge, and Actor of European descent, known for his achievements on stage, film, television and international business. His work is characterised by references to authentic cultures, popular culture and film genres, non-linear storylines, dry humour, extended dialogue and mathematical way of story creation. Victor Migalchan’s diverse background includes fluency in multiple languages and extensive training in business, negotiations, martial arts and film. 

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Season 2 Ep2 (Part1): The Business of Hollywood with Victor Migalchan

On our second episode: Get ready to hear some hard truths from Victor Migalchan as he openly shares from his recently released book about the reality of making it in Hollywood, with a kick of Martial Arts, discipline and a twist of faith. If you need a reality check on how to navigate the intimidating jungle of show business, this might be the episode for you.

Victor Migalchan is an American Film Director, Producer, Writer, EMMY Awards Judge, and Actor of European descent, known for his achievements on stage, film, television and international business. His work is characterised by references to authentic cultures, popular culture and film genres, non-linear storylines, dry humour, extended dialogue and mathematical way of story creation. Victor Migalchan’s diverse background includes fluency in multiple languages and extensive training in business, negotiations, martial arts and film. 

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S2 Ep1: Christian Casting, 9 Kids & Time Management with Laura Mae

Welcome to Season 2 of The Actors Daily Bread kicking off Episode 1 : Listen to powerhouse Laura Mae founder of Christian Casting (Room 4 App), who bravely shares her testimony of having 9 kids, Homeschooling, being a casting director, sharing resources within the body of Christ, and of course, Time Management. If you feel called to focus on Faith based projects, and have the dreadful fear of having a family over your career, this is a good one to start the journey!

Laura Mae is a producer, casting director, actress and avid supporter of the faith based film industry. She is the owner/founder of Christian Casting (launched in 2017) and the groundbreaking app, ROOM4 (currently in development). She is a strong advocate for indie filmmakers in the USA and abroad and is the director and head (virtual) teacher of the John 3:16 Film School in Uganda. Her efforts focus on continual and effective building of community, always looking for new ways to connect and equip the body of Christ within the film industry. She loves to teach and provides a variety of online classes through Christian Casting. In her personal life, she is a homeschool mom of 9, a wife of 23 years and a firm believer in the impossible. Her greatest desire is to walk faithfully to her calling and to one day hear, “Well done.”

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BONUS EPISODE: Get to Know Your Hosts!

BONUS EPISODE: In between seasons, catch up with your dynamic duo Grace Chim & Vanessa Cozart, as you get to know their back stories of faith and be inspired with their purposes in this entertainment industry.

Grace Chim, New Zealand born, Indonesian-Singaporean actress/singer trained in the American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York. She has just wrapped shooting a US TV Pilot entitled The Healer. which will be released in 2024. Her most recent credits include television series Bali 2002 on STAN, award winning film Breaking the Silence (awarding her performance in the Vegas Movie Awards), Sci-Fi thriller Feature Risen, Marvel’s Shang-Chi Legend of the Ten Rings, Indonesian Feature Aku Atau Dia and various Off-Broadway theatre credits. Most recently, she has also been privileged to sing for His Majesty King Charles in the Buckingham Palace. In addition to this, she has also released her own debut single Safe & Sound on Spotify which will be licensed in a US feature film.

Vanessa Cozart, Raised in the South but now based in New York, Vanessa is that down to earth sweet Southern girl who can still turn on that New York attitude especially in defense of those she loves. Vanessa is a complex actor with a youthful feminine essence who can still kick your ass and never backs down from an adventure. Recent credits include Smile opposite Sosie Bacon, Manifest Season 4, and The Other Two Season 3.

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S1 Ep10 : (Part 2) Created to Create with Conphidance

On our tentth episode: Listen to the ecstatic Conphidance as he uniquely uses parables to share on topics such as standing on your calling, not being limited to one market, the biblical command to produce, the business of acting, guarding against temptations from being an overnight success, and just being great at what you do. If you need that boost of Confidence to get convicted to create, this one is for you!

Conphidance, actor and filmmaker who earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Male Performance in a New Scripted Series for his starring role on Little America - The Cowboy. His work has garnered high praises from Rolling Stone, Variety, Deadline, The Guardian, IndieWire, Past Magazine and The Washington Post. His film and television credits include Honk For Jesus - Save Your Soul, The Cleaning Lady and Bob Hearts Abishola.

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S1 Ep9: (Part 1) Created to Create with Conphidance

On our ninth episode: Listen to the ecstatic Conphidance as he uniquely uses parables to share on topics such as standing on your calling, not being limited to one market, the biblical command to produce, the business of acting, guarding against temptations from being an overnight success, and just being great at what you do. If you need that boost of Confidence to get convicted to create, this one is for you!

Conphidance, actor and filmmaker who earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Male Performance in a New Scripted Series for his starring role on Little America - The Cowboy. His work has garnered high praises from Rolling Stone, Variety, Deadline, The Guardian, IndieWire, Past Magazine and The Washington Post. His film and television credits include Honk For Jesus - Save Your Soul, The Cleaning Lady and Bob Hearts Abishola.

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S1 Ep8: Fighting Through the Darkness with Mia Zafra

On our eighth episode: Listen to Mia Zafra as she vulnerably shares about how God made her move from the big city of New York filled with a bonanza of acting opportunities back to her hometown in Spain. Tune in as she also shares about going thru a dry spell, using your insecurity to create, and not being afraid to tap into your deep truth! If you feel like you might be in the wrong market, or might have had to go thru a depressing time where you've had to give up the career you've built due to circumstances, this one will encourage you.

Mia was discovered by the renowned Spanish filmmaker Gracia Querejeta, and obtained her first leading role in “Cordelias”, for which she also got her first actress award.

Between 2014 and 2016 she went on a tour as an actress with the “Disney Musical Live Mickey Festival” around Spain and Italy. She developed her theater skills at Off Broadway with plays such as “Closer” or “A Sketch of NY”. In Spain, she worked in the feature film “Ola de Crímenes”, produced by Mediaset now on demand on Netflix, and in TV series like “Nasdrovia”, “Madres T2”, “El instante decisive” or “Ana Tramel”. In 2017 she was selected as the image of the Spanish Cinema on the Recent Spanish Cinema Festival of Miami and Los Angeles.

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S1 Ep7: Day Jobs, Comparisons & Being an Actor Spouse with Matthew Cornwell

On our seventh episode: Listen to Matthew Cornwell as he shares about taking the leap from a 6 figure salary to becoming a full time actor, important tips on being a spouse to an actor and how big celebrities that he has coached deals with the mental game of discontentment/comparison. Additional bonus: Find out what food was like when he was working onThe Menu!

Matthew is a professional actor who’s called Atlanta home since 2000. In addition to his 70+ IMDb credits, and being a member of SAG-AFTRA, he and his wife, Brooke Jaye Taylor, founded Get Taped in 2010, one of Atlanta’s original audition taping services. What started as taping a few actors out of their home has grown to a full-time ministry - er, business - offering classes, career counseling, and the Sam Christensen Image Process. With what time is left over, he also writes and produces his own work, most recently a pilot for a quirky spy adventure called Roger, Espionager.

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S1 Ep6: Letting God Set Your Priorities with Evan Bertram

On our sixth episode: Listen to this charming triple threat Evan Bertram as she shares on how she stays rooted in her relationship with God and has set her priorities according to HIM as she and her loving fiance face the certain trials that will come to them in this industry and the realities of an artist being on Tour! If you’ve ever feared putting your life on pause for your artistic journey or want to know how to balance life on tour, check this out!

Evan Bertram is an actor/singer/dancer originally from Charlotte, NC. She is currently on tour for My Fair Lady. Evan performs in regional theatres across the country, most recently Flat Rock Playhouse, Axelrod PAC, and Timber Lake Playhouse. Her credits include Sarah Brown (Guys and Dolls), The Witch & Rapunzel (Into the Woods), and Brooke Ashton (Noises Off). She was also featured in productions of crowd-pleasing favorites including Mamma Mia!, Aladdin, Joseph…, Annie, and Chicago. Evan graduated from James Madison University with her B.A. in musical theatre.

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S1 Ep5: Creating Your Own Opportunities with Maddison Bullock

On our fifth episode: Listen to this ice-skating actor chic Maddison Bullock as she shares on how she capitalizes on her special skills, create her own opportunities, and kick on the reality of how perfectionism is a sign of arrogance. Ouch! If you’ve ever felt intimidated on how to produce your own projects this one is for you.

Maddison Bullock is a multi-award-winning writer, actor, producer, comedian — and professional figure skater. In 2018 she wrote, produced, and starred in the family ice skating film Ice: The Movie, which captured the hearts of millions of young skaters worldwide and gained recognition from NBC Olympics before going on to become a successful streamer on Amazon. Maddison is an emerging force in the romcom and thriller genres alike with her starring roles in Love Under the Lemon Tree and  Sisters for Life. You’ve also seen her in Netflix’s hit Highschool YA Vampire series as ‘Eve’. She is a recent graduate of the UCLA TFT Professional Screenwriting and Producing Programs and a proud member of Women in Film.  Her inspirational family script with writing partner Kathryn Lefroy, ‘Hope Skates’ is currently a finalist in the highly acclaimed 2023 ScreenCraft Family Screenplay Competition.

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S1 Ep4: (Part 2) Holy Spirit Boldness & Navigating Showbiz with Nathaniel Morrison

On our third episode: Listen to the bold Nathaniel Morrison who is not only a triple threat extraordinaire conquering the streets of the West End, but he is also a talent agent and founder of the West End Gospel Choir. Tune in as he shares on the importance of being guided by the Holy Spirit on evangelism, tips on staying relevant to your agent, and not denying Jesus!

Nathaniel Morrison is a West End Performer, BBC TV Judge, the Proud Founder and Artistic Director of The West End Gospel Choir now in its 16th Year, he is a musical theatre agent and artistic consultant for Red Talent Management and Patron of West End MT school.

Highlighted theatre roles include: Jorge in "Tonight's the Night" (UK Tour), "Porgy and Bess" (Savoy Theatre, London) Napthali (cover Benjamin and Judah) in "Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" (Adelphi Theatre), "Drive Ride Walk"(Uk Tour and Greenwich Theatre),"Sister Act" at the London Palladium, Hairspray u/s seaweed (Uk Tour), Jersey Boys (Uk Tour and Piccadilly Theatre) playing the role of Barry Belson, “Five guys named moe,” playing alternate Lil and four eyed moe at The Marble Arch Pop up theatre, Waitress” the musical at The adelphi theatre, “Bedknobs and Broomsticks (Uk Tour), “Playboy of The West Indies” at The Birmingham Repertory theatre and recently Moulin Rouge (u/s Lautrec and Zidler).

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S1 Ep3: (Part 1) Holy Spirit Boldness & Navigating Showbiz with Nathaniel Morrison

On our third episode: Listen to the bold Nathaniel Morrison who is not only a triple threat extraordinaire conquering the streets of the West End, but he is also a talent agent and founder of the West End Gospel Choir. Tune in as he shares on the importance of being guided by the Holy Spirit on evangelism, tips on staying relevant to your agent, and not denying Jesus!

Nathaniel Morrison is a West End Performer, BBC TV Judge, the Proud Founder and Artistic Director of The West End Gospel Choir now in its 16th Year, he is a musical theatre agent and artistic consultant for Red Talent Management and Patron of West End MT school.

Highlighted theatre roles include: Jorge in "Tonight's the Night" (UK Tour), "Porgy and Bess" (Savoy Theatre, London) Napthali (cover Benjamin and Judah) in "Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" (Adelphi Theatre), "Drive Ride Walk"(Uk Tour and Greenwich Theatre),"Sister Act" at the London Palladium, Hairspray u/s seaweed (Uk Tour), Jersey Boys (Uk Tour and Piccadilly Theatre) playing the role of Barry Belson, “Five guys named moe,” playing alternate Lil and four eyed moe at The Marble Arch Pop up theatre, Waitress” the musical at The adelphi theatre, “Bedknobs and Broomsticks (Uk Tour), “Playboy of The West Indies” at The Birmingham Repertory theatre and recently Moulin Rouge (u/s Lautrec and Zidler).

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S1 Ep2: Believing On Broadway with Kris Roberts

On our second episode: Listen to the incredible Kris Roberts as she shares on how she reached her Broadway dreams, prioritising church despite being on tours, and not giving up on your dreams! If you need an encouragement, this is for you.

Kris Roberts is a Christian performer in New York City. She has appeared in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Broadway; the original cast of the Little Shop of Horrors revival off-Broadway; and is currently appearing in the First National Tour of Beetlejuice the Musical. She has performed on five different cruise ships, has a BFA in Theatre from New York University, and runs a travel business in her spare time.

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PS: We apologize for the sound quality in this episode as we ran into technical issues!