It's A Slate Of Mind

In this episode, Alison and special guest, mental health counselor and psychotherapist specializing in creatives, Michelle Shlafman discuss common struggles actors tend to face with managing anxiety and actionable tips and tricks to ease those feelings. Michelle dives into pre-and-post set rituals for actors, audition anxiety, tips for navigating intense roles or method acting experiences, and information about holistic treatment options actors might be interested in trying.  Featured Guest: Michelle Shlafman has a Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Stetson University. She is a Psychotherapist practicing under the supervision of Laurie Patrice, LPC, BCPC, CPCS. Websites: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/michelle-shlafman-tucker-ga/376798 https://www.perspectivesholistictherapy.com/our-team About the show: It's a Slate of Mind with Alison Haselden is a video-podcast designed to spark honest, unfiltered conversations within the entertainment industry community about

In this episode, Alison breaks down the basics of connecting with casting directors on social media. Many actors have many fears and questions around the best way to connect with casting directors online. Maybe you feel intimidated, nervous, or awkward? That’s totally understandable that you feel that way, but I don’t want you to accept that as how you should feel forever. Get inspired by these simple ways to give yourself a leg up! About the show: It's a Slate of Mind with Alison Haselden is a video-podcast designed to spark honest, unfiltered conversations within the entertainment industry community about things we're all thinking but don't talk about enough. It can feel isolating in this digital age (anyone else trapped in a self-tape bubble?), but we don't have to go it alone. Alison invites you to join her circle of friends new and old as we tackle the industry together. Alison Haselden grew up as a child actor and singer (her first time on set was age 6!) performing in commercials, print ads, film, TV,

In this episode, Alison and special guest, actor's fitness coach Jaron Frand talk all things health and wellness for the working actor. This episode is PACKED full of valuable information like Jaron’s thoughts on body positivity in the acting biz, how to create healthy habits as an actor, and the 3 best ways to physically prepare and survive in the entertainment industry. Featured Guest: Jaron Frand is a fitness coach specifically for people in entertainment. While he absolutely CAN help you achieve that Marvel superhero body, he believes in creating programs that are balanced and sustainable for actors. He’s worked with Broadway bound stars, film and TV actors, and everyone in between. Website: https://www.jaronfrand.com/ Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/jaronfrand/?hl=en About the show: It's a Slate of Mind with Alison Haselden is a video-podcast designed to spark honest, unfiltered conversations within the entertainment industry community about things we're all thinking but don't talk about enough.

In this episode, Alison and special guest, Sara Mornell talk about Sara's approach to the audition mindset. You'll learn about her career as a working actor, how she developed her unique coaching program, why a gladiator mentality is vital to an actor's success, and what Sara recommends all actor's focus on as our industry shifts and changes in the modern day.  Featured Guest: Sara is a working actor, author, director, and coach. A few of her credits include Becker, Judging Amy, People Like Us, Six Feet Under, Lie to Me, CSI: NY, Bones, Paranormal Activity, and The Darkness with Kevin Bacon. She spent most of her career in LA, and now is based in Atlanta, but travels frequently to teach across the country. Website: https://www.mornellstudios.com/ Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/mornellstudios/ https://www.instagram.com/saramornell/ About the show: It's a Slate of Mind with Alison Haselden is a video-podcast designed to spark honest, unfiltered conversations within the entertainment industry commu

We're kicking off Season 4 with a group episode! Nikki G, Aaron Goldenberg, and Nicole DuBois are all actors who have large presences on TikTok. They're sharing their best advice for other actors seeking to leverage the power of this new social media app. From creative brainstorming, video editing tools, and sharing how their TikTok success has impacted their acting careers, these three offer so much information to inspire you on your journey. Alison also dives into why even though TikTok might be going away soon, it's important to learn from the experience of these actors to apply to other social media platforms.  Featured Guests: Nikki G - https://www.instagram.com/itsnikki.g/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10691314/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Aaron Goldenberg - https://www.instagram.com/aarongoldyboy/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2012135/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Nicole DuBois - https://www.instagram.com/nickydoobs/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6155346/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 About the show: It's a Slate of Mind with Alis

Today we are talking specifically about the concept of intention and actionable ways we can use it in our acting journey to help us get closer to our goals. Did you know that it's been scientifically proven that direct, intentional thoughts can kill bacteria?! If we can do that, we sure as heck should be using that superpower for our acting careers. As actors, we’ve literally signed up for a career of complete unknowns. We have very limited control over our careers - what we book, when we book it, how many auditions we get. There are millions of other people out there who share our dreams, and thousands we’re competing up against for any one role. Could intention-setting be the extra push we need to succeed?  About the show: It's a Slate of Mind with Alison Haselden is a video-podcast designed to spark honest, unfiltered conversations within the entertainment industry community about things we're all thinking but don't talk about enough. It can feel isolating in this digital age (anyone else trapped in a

If you’re anything like me, COVID-19 has really put a wrench into the amount you've been flexing those acting muscles. 2020 has been an unprecedented year and all of our wellness, and mental health has been on a rollercoaster of ups and downs. Some days or weeks you feel super motivated to continue working on your acting career and other days and weeks you wanted to just sleep and wake up when COVID was over. So naturally all of our games have been a little off from our pre-COVID day-to-day hustle. BUT! Word on the street is that the tide is slowly turning and we are inching closer to getting back into the groove of auditions and production. And that means that it is vital that we get ourselves ready to go! I'm sharing 5 things I've been doing to transition from quarantine life to auditioning again.  About the show: It's a Slate of Mind with Alison Haselden is a video-podcast designed to spark honest, unfiltered conversations within the entertainment industry community about things we're all thinking but

In this episode, Alison and special guest Alex Collins talk about the other important aspects of an actor's career, beyond just being a talented and well-trained actor. While taking ongoing acting classes is SO important, there are a ton of other vital skills an actor needs to cultivate to maintain a long-term, successful career in the entertainment industry. We're talking all things business and marketing in today's episode and give you the scoop on our brand new courses coming out this summer through our brand, Beyond Acting! Get the scoop here: alisonhaselden.com/learn About the show: It's a Slate of Mind with Alison Haselden is a video-podcast designed to spark honest, unfiltered conversations within the entertainment industry community about things we're all thinking but don't talk about enough. It can feel isolating in this digital age (anyone else trapped in a self-tape bubble?), but we don't have to go it alone. Alison invites you to join her circle of friends new and old as we tackle the industry tog

So you’re an actor and you have a website as one of your marketing tools, yay! But do you know if your website is actually making a difference in your acting career? As a marketing consultant, I get asked a TON of questions about websites for actors and the truth is, many actors are underutilizing their websites when they could be getting so much more out of them! Today we’re going to cover 3 major actor website issues and how to fix them About the show:  It's a Slate of Mind with Alison Haselden is a video-podcast designed to spark honest, unfiltered conversations within the entertainment industry community about things we're all thinking but don't talk about enough. It can feel isolating in this digital age (anyone else trapped in a self-tape bubble?), but we don't have to go it alone. Alison invites you to join her circle of friends new and old as we tackle the industry together. Alison Haselden grew up as a child actor and singer (her first time on set was age 6!) performing in commercials, print ads

In this episode, Alison and guest, Chad Darnell walk through his incredible journey thus far as an actor, casting director, writer, and director all the way up to his most recent endeavor as the writer and director of the upcoming film ‘The Undertaker's Wife'. We chat about his biggest pet peeves when casting a project, what it was like directing his first major film, and the value of being a multi-passionate artist. This is our last guest episode of season 3 and you don't want to miss it! This episode's featured guest: Chad Darnell (actor, casting director, writer, director) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaddarnell/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0201504/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Represented by Atlanta Models & Talent About the show: It's a Slate of Mind with Alison Haselden is a video-podcast designed to spark honest, unfiltered conversations within the entertainment industry community about things we're all thinking but don't talk about enough. It can feel isolating in this digital age (anyone else t

In this episode, Alison and guest, Ashley Dougherty (actress and in-training intimacy coordinator) walk through all your questions on navigating intimate scenes in film and TV. Ashley provides her best tips for crushing your audition involving intimate moments as well as handling challenges that might occur when you get to set. We also cover important information about the legal aspects and contracts specific to intimate scenes and how you can advocate for yourself. Prepare to get educated and empowered!  This episode's featured guest: Ashley Dougherty (actress and in-training intimacy coordinator, you might have seen her on shows like "Dynasty" or "Doom Patrol") Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ashleydougherty/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4709549/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Represented by Atlanta Models & Talent About the show: It's a Slate of Mind with Alison Haselden is a video-podcast designed to spark honest, unfiltered conversations within the entertainment industry community about things we're al

In this episode Alison discusses the concept of how to bring more value to the table as an actor. From what we can learn from the stories of Dan Levy and Mindy Kaling, to her personal experience in the music industry, she rounds out the episode with 6 tips for figuring out how to expand your skills and bring more value as an actor. (Let's start building those empires, friends!). About the show: It's a Slate of Mind with Alison Haselden is a podcast designed to spark honest, unfiltered conversations within the entertainment industry community about things we're all thinking and feeling but don't talk about enough. It can feel isolating in this digital age (anyone else trapped in a self-tape bubble?), but we don't have to go it alone. Alison invites you to join her circle of friends new and old as we tackle the industry together.  Alison Haselden grew up as a child actor and singer (her first time on set was age 6!) performing in commercials, print ads, film, TV, professional theatre, and recorded music be

In this episode Alison and guest Michael Anderson talk all things legal about being an actor. Michael is both an actor and a lawyer, giving him a unique perspective of the common legal issues actors tend to get tangled up in. Learn about the biggest red flags to look out for in contracts, the legal steps to keep in mind when parting ways with an agent, and so much more.  This episode's featured guest: Michael Anderson (actor & lawyer) https://www.michael-david-anderson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themdanderson/ Represented by YJB Talent About the show: It's a Slate of Mind with Alison Haselden is a video-podcast designed to spark honest, unfiltered conversations within the entertainment industry community about things we're all thinking but don't talk about enough. It can feel isolating in this digital age (anyone else trapped in a self-tape bubble?), but we don't have to go it alone. Alison invites you to join her circle of friends new and old as we tackle the industry together. Alison

In this episode Alison and guest Kalyn Hardman discuss common issues faced by LGBTQ+ actors in the entertainment industry, from class to auditions to on set. While Alison and Kalyn don't claim to speak for every member of our beautiful entertainment community, they discuss helpful tips for non-queer actors to be better allies for their LGBTQ+ peers. The two also share tips for recognizing and moving through our own innate prejudices, and navigating queer scenes on set. This is an episode relevant to everyone, and we're excited to hear your thoughts! This episode's featured guest: Kalyn Hardman (actor) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalynhardman32/?hl=en Represented by BYSB So Queer No Fear: https://www.soqueernofear.com/ https://www.instagram.com/soqueernofear/?hl=en About the show: It's a Slate of Mind with Alison Haselden is a video-podcast designed to spark honest, unfiltered conversations within the entertainment industry community about things we're all thinking but don't talk about enough. It can

In this episode Alison breaks down her unique definition of what it means to "own the room" and explains in four parts how to adjust your mindset and apply more positive practices in your own life. From the audition room, to networking events, these tips and tricks can help you unlock that special magnetic light and share it with the world.  About the show: It's a Slate of Mind with Alison Haselden is a podcast designed to spark honest, unfiltered conversations within the entertainment industry community about things we're all thinking and feeling but don't talk about enough. It can feel isolating in this digital age (anyone else trapped in a self-tape bubble?), but we don't have to go it alone. Alison invites you to join her circle of friends new and old as we tackle the industry together.  Alison Haselden grew up as a child actor and singer (her first time on set was age 6!) performing in commercials, print ads, film, TV, professional theatre, and recorded music between Orlando, FL, Nashville, TN,

In this episode, Alison chats with Stilwell Casting Producer Sara Eckman about auditions and how actors can keep their cool when in the room. Sara talks about the biggest mistakes actors make when auditioning and her tips for staying calm and keeping your eye on the prize to nail it every time. She gives insight to the behind-the-scenes process of casting and how actors can increase their chances of building a good relationship with casting offices.  About the show: It's a Slate of Mind with Alison Haselden is a podcast designed to spark honest, unfiltered conversations within the entertainment industry community about things we're all thinking and feeling but don't talk about enough. It can feel isolating in this digital age (anyone else trapped in a self-tape bubble?), but we don't have to go it alone. Alison invites you to join her circle of friends new and old as we tackle the industry together.  Alison Haselden grew up as a child actor and singer (her first time on set was age 6!) performing in

In this episode Alison and guest Michael Rub chat about ADD and ADHD. What's it like to be a working actor with these conditions? What are some resources, tips and tricks to navigate an acting career with ADD? Michael shares his best tips and tricks and Alison chimes in from the perspective of a loved one.  This episode's featured guest: Michael Rub (actor) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelrub/ Represented by STW Talent About the show: It's a Slate of Mind with Alison Haselden is a video-podcast designed to spark honest, unfiltered conversations within the entertainment industry community about things we're all thinking but don't talk about enough. It can feel isolating in this digital age (anyone else trapped in a self-tape bubble?), but we don't have to go it alone. Alison invites you to join her circle of friends new and old as we tackle the industry together. Alison Haselden grew up as a child actor and singer (her first time on set was age 6!) performing in commercials, print ads, fil

In this episode Alison talks about why it's vital to have a mindset of love over fear as an actor. Maintaining a positive mindset of abundance is key to a long, successful acting career (read: more bookings) but how do you get there? Making love the root of your decisions instead of fear is a foundational part of it! You'll learn 4 ways you can start choosing love over fear right now.  About the show: It's a Slate of Mind with Alison Haselden is a podcast designed to spark honest, unfiltered conversations within the entertainment industry community about things we're all thinking and feeling but don't talk about enough. It can feel isolating in this digital age (anyone else trapped in a self-tape bubble?), but we don't have to go it alone. Alison invites you to join her circle of friends new and old as we tackle the industry together.  Alison Haselden grew up as a child actor and singer (her first time on set was age 6!) performing in commercials, print ads, film, TV, professional theatre, and recor

In this episode, Alison chats with Atlanta-based filmmaking duo Jonothan Mitchell and Madison Hatfield about what's it's really like to produce your own content. Jono and Madison talk about how they first became a writing team, what their process looks like, where they draw inspiration from, and what it looks like to actually produce short and feature length films from start to finish.  About the show: It's a Slate of Mind with Alison Haselden is a podcast designed to spark honest, unfiltered conversations within the entertainment industry community about things we're all thinking and feeling but don't talk about enough. It can feel isolating in this digital age (anyone else trapped in a self-tape bubble?), but we don't have to go it alone. Alison invites you to join her circle of friends new and old as we tackle the industry together.  Alison Haselden grew up as a child actor and singer (her first time on set was age 6!) performing in commercials, print ads, film, TV, professional theatre, and reco

In this episode Alison talks with former LA casting director, current business coach, Dana Bowling! We cover what it really means to be a competitive actor, the secret superpower all casting directors have, who you need to have on your team ASAP, how to know when to pivot away from acting, what that can look like, and so much more. This is an inspiring episode for actors at every step in their journey and Dana will get you feeling fired up and grounded all at once.  About the show:  It's a Slate of Mind with Alison Haselden is a podcast designed to spark honest, unfiltered conversations within the entertainment industry community about things we're all thinking and feeling but don't talk about enough. It can feel isolating in this digital age (anyone else trapped in a self-tape bubble?), but we don't have to go it alone. Alison invites you to join her circle of friends new and old as we tackle the industry together.  Alison Haselden grew up as a child actor and singer (her first time on set was