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Step Into the Lead Role of Your Life
TL;DR (for holiday brain)
• A question I asked myself that exposed where I’d been playing small
• A pattern actors repeat without realizing it
• Why this quiet season is actually useful
• One simple choice that led to a booking
• A tool you might resist but shouldn’t
• Something new I’m building...
Dec 22, 2025
campaign - december momentum
cta - forward to actor friend
cta - reply for support
cta focus - attend free rehearsal zoom
cta focus - book audition coaching
cta focus - download free tools
cta focus - join monologue club
emotional trigger - fear of obsolescence
emotional trigger - hope and empowerment
emotional trigger - security and significance
engaged - lead actor weekly
freebie - actor affirmations
freebie - agent partnership replay
freebie - audition checklist
freebie - audition tracker
identity - collaborative performer
identity - future proof actor
identity - lead actor for the ai era
lead actor weekly - 2025 dec wk2
mindset - growth and adaptability
mindset - mastery through collaboration
mindset - presence over perfection
mindset - resilience in change
preview text - a questionable ihop meal a spiritual smackdown and why your next lead role is already yours
quote theme - staying human in the age of ai
theme - collaboration over isolation
theme - future of acting
theme - live performance renaissance
theme - longevity and mastery
title - stop living like a background extra
topic - actor longevity
topic - authenticity on camera
topic - continuous training
topic - emotional presence
topic - industry evolution
topic - monologue club for long term growth
topic - refinement and subtlety
topic - staying relevant in ai era
STOP LIVING LIKE A BACKGROUND EXTRA
A questionable IHOP meal, a spiritual smackdown, and why your next lead role is already yours.
🧠TL;DR THIS WEEK IN LEAD ACTOR WEEKLY:
• My accidental awakening over chicken fajitas
• What Business By Design Live actually is (and why walking in felt like entering Hogwarts for entrepreneurs)
• Th...
by Joey Freddy Larsen —
Dec 09, 2025
campaign - december momentum
cta - forward to actor friend
cta - reply for support
cta focus - attend free rehearsal zoom
cta focus - book audition coaching
cta focus - download free tools
cta focus - join monologue club
emotional trigger - fear of obsolescence
emotional trigger - hope and empowerment
emotional trigger - security and significance
engaged - lead actor weekly
freebie - actor affirmations
freebie - agent partnership replay
freebie - audition checklist
freebie - audition tracker
identity - collaborative performer
identity - future proof actor
identity - lead actor for the ai era
lead actor weekly - 2025 dec wk2
mindset - growth and adaptability
mindset - mastery through collaboration
mindset - presence over perfection
mindset - resilience in change
preview text - a questionable ihop meal a spiritual smackdown and why your next lead role is already yours
quote theme - staying human in the age of ai
theme - collaboration over isolation
theme - future of acting
theme - live performance renaissance
theme - longevity and mastery
title - stop living like a background extra
topic - actor longevity
topic - authenticity on camera
topic - continuous training
topic - emotional presence
topic - industry evolution
topic - monologue club for long term growth
topic - refinement and subtlety
topic - staying relevant in ai era
WILL YOU STILL BE AN ACTOR IN 5 YEARS?
Here is the one skill you need to train that most actors ignore.
🧠TL;DR THIS WEEK IN LEAD ACTOR WEEKLY:
• A real conversation about safety and how it sneaks in for strong actors
• Why collaboration is the real competitive advantage right now
• How AI is shifting the industry and why live perfor...
by Joey Freddy Larsen —
Dec 02, 2025
campaign - actor longevity series
campaign - coaching bookings
campaign - december momentum
campaign - free actor tools
campaign - monologue club growth
campaign - rehearsal promotion
client shoutout - gianni aprile
client shoutout - wole daramole
client win - gianni aprile
client win - wole daramole
coach mention - brandon knox
cta - forward to actor friend
cta - reply for support
cta focus - attend free rehearsal zoom
cta focus - book audition coaching
cta focus - download free tools
cta focus - join monologue club
downloaded - free actor tools
emotional trigger - fear of obsolescence
emotional trigger - hope and empowerment
emotional trigger - security and significance
engaged - lead actor weekly
freebie - actor affirmations
freebie - agent partnership replay
freebie - audition checklist
freebie - audition tracker
identity - collaborative performer
identity - future proof actor
identity - human performance specialist
identity - lead actor for the ai era
interested - monologue of the month club
joined - monologue of the month club
lead actor weekly - 2025 dec wk3
mindset - growth and adaptability
mindset - mastery through collaboration
mindset - presence over perfection
mindset - resilience in change
newsletter edition - the actors who will still be actors in 5 years
opened - the actors who will still be actors in 5 years newsletter
preview text - and the one skill they’re training that most actors ignore
quote theme - staying human in the age of ai
theme - collaboration over isolation
theme - future of acting
theme - live performance renaissance
theme - longevity and mastery
title - the actors who will still be actors in 5 years
topic - actor longevity
topic - ai and live performance
topic - authenticity on camera
topic - collaboration and coaching
topic - continuous training
topic - emotional presence
topic - industry evolution
topic - monologue club for long term growth
topic - refinement and subtlety
topic - staying relevant in ai era
IT’S BREAKTHROUGH SEASON
The moment everything shifted for me… and how to find the breakthroughs hiding in plain sight in your own year.
🧠TL;DR : THIS WEEK IN LEAD ACTOR WEEKLY
• The wild story behind my Breakthrough of the Year finalist moment
• Why you absolutely DID have breakthroughs this year
• Weekly Win: Gary Du...
by Joey Freddy Larsen —
Nov 24, 2025
campaign - breakthrough season
campaign - coaching bookings
campaign - december momentum
campaign - free actor tools
campaign - monologue club growth
campaign - rehearsal promotion
client shoutout - gary dunlop
client win - gary dunlop vs technology
coach mention - brandon knox
cta - forward to actor friend
cta - reply for support
cta focus - attend free rehearsal zoom
cta focus - download free tools
cta focus - join monologue club
cta focus - share breakthrough reply
downloaded - free actor tools
emotional trigger - celebration and self recognition
emotional trigger - courage and curiosity
emotional trigger - empowerment and possibility
engaged - lead actor weekly
freebie - affirmations for actors
freebie - agent partnership replay
freebie - audition checklist
freebie - audition tracker
identity - empowered performer
identity - growth oriented artist
identity - lead actor in transformation
identity - resilient creator
interested - monologue of the month club
joined - monologue of the month club
lead actor weekly - 2025 dec wk2
mindset - courage to evolve
mindset - growth through awareness
mindset - identity expansion
mindset - responsibility and empowerment
newsletter edition - its breakthrough season
opened - its breakthrough season newsletter
preview text - the moment everything shifted for me and how to find the breakthroughs hiding in plain sight in your own year
quote of the week - your next breakthrough is not waiting for you it is created by you
quote theme - ownership and action
theme - actor breakthroughs
theme - breakthrough season
theme - identity and transformation
theme - reflection and growth
title - its breakthrough season
topic - actor growth mindset
topic - breakthrough of the year contest
topic - business by design live
topic - consistency and reps
topic - dropping old identities
topic - identity shift
topic - overcoming limiting beliefs
topic - personal transformation
topic - reframing fear of change
topic - self awareness and reflection
topic - tech mastery for actors
2026 Starts Now
The month that quietly determines who you become next year.
🧠TL;DR This Week in Lead Actor Weekly
• 🎯 Feature Story: The month that quietly reveals whether you rise… or fall behind
• 🎬 Spotlight: The training system that keeps you sharp while most actors coast
• 🌟 Weekly Win: One actor showed u...
by Joey Freddy Larsen —
Nov 17, 2025
campaign - 2026 head start
campaign - coaching bookings
campaign - december momentum
campaign - free actor tools
campaign - monologue club growth
campaign - rehearsal promotion
client shoutout - sandra cardinal
client win - sandra cardinal
cta - forward to actor friend
cta - reply for support
cta focus - attend free rehearsal zoom
cta focus - book audition coaching
cta focus - download free tools
cta focus - join monologue club
downloaded - free actor tools
emotional trigger - accountability and momentum
emotional trigger - pride and self mastery
emotional trigger - urgency and confidence
engaged - lead actor weekly
freebie - affirmations for actors
freebie - audition checklist
freebie - audition tracker
freebie - strengthen your agent partnership replay
identity - focused performer
identity - lead actor in training
identity - rising actor
interested - monologue of the month club
joined - monologue of the month club
lead actor weekly - 2025 dec wk1
mindset - discipline and focus
mindset - finish strong
mindset - identity of a lead actor
mindset - preparation over procrastination
newsletter edition - 2026 starts now
opened - 2026 starts now newsletter
preview text - the month that quietly determines who you become next year
quote of the week - the way you do anything is the way you do everything
quote theme - consistency and integrity
theme - december advantage
theme - finishing strong
theme - momentum and mastery
theme - preparation and discipline
title - 2026 starts now
topic - 2026 preparation
topic - december momentum
topic - lead actor identity
topic - monologue club advantage
topic - training and accountability
topic - two paths the drift vs the rise
topic - year end focus
The AI Wave: Adapt, Evolve, and Thrive
How actors can future-proof their craft and buy back time with AI tools.
🧠TL;DR — This Week in Lead Actor Weekly
• 🤖 The AI Wave: Adapt, Evolve, and Thrive: future-proof your acting career through mastery and machines
• 💬 Quote of the Week: “Automation applied to an efficient operation magnifie...
by Joey Freddy Larsen —
Nov 10, 2025
attended - november rehearsal zoom
campaign - ai adaptation series
campaign - ai education content
campaign - coaching bookings
campaign - free actor tools
campaign - monologue club growth
campaign - november rehearsal zoom
campaign - rehearsal promotion
client shoutout - keerthi paikera
client win - keerthi paikera comedy series
cta - forward to actor friend
cta - reply for support
cta focus - attend free rehearsal zoom
cta focus - download free tools
cta focus - explore ai tools
cta focus - join monologue club
downloaded - free actor tools
emotional trigger - confidence in change
emotional trigger - curiosity and courage
emotional trigger - hope and innovation
engaged - lead actor weekly
freebie - agent partnership replay
freebie - audition tracker
freebie - daily affirmations for actors
freebie - self tape checklist
identity - adaptive creator
identity - innovative actor
identity - tech empowered performer
interested - monologue of the month club
joined - monologue of the month club
lead actor weekly - 2025 nov wk2
mindset - courage over fear of change
mindset - future proof artist
mindset - mastery meets technology
newsletter edition - the ai wave adapt evolve and thrive
opened - the ai wave newsletter
preview text - how actors can future-proof their craft and buy back time with ai tools
quote of the week - bill gates
quote theme - automation and efficiency
rsvp - november rehearsal zoom
theme - actor resilience
theme - adapt evolve and thrive
theme - future of acting
theme - mastery and machines
title - the ai wave adapt evolve and thrive
topic - ai in acting industry
topic - ai tools for actors
topic - future proofing your career
topic - leverage ai
topic - master the human craft
topic - monologue club for live performance
topic - time leverage for creators
The Comeback Blueprint
Three powerful lessons actors can learn from the Blue Jays’ World Series heartbreak.
🧠TL;DR — This Week in Lead Actor Weekly
•   ⚾ The Comeback Blueprint: Lessons in resilience from the Blue Jays’ World Series loss
• 💬 Quote of the Week: “In everything in life, you either get the result you de...
by Joey Freddy Larsen —
Nov 03, 2025
attended - november rehearsal zoom
booked - audition coaching
campaign - coaching bookings
campaign - coaching promotion
campaign - free actor tools
campaign - monologue club growth
campaign - november rehearsal zoom
campaign - october monologue showcase
campaign - rehearsal promotion
client shoutout - gianni aprile
client win - gianni aprile commercial
cta - forward to actor friend
cta - reply for support
cta focus - attend free rehearsal zoom
cta focus - book self tape session
cta focus - download free tools
cta focus - join mmc
downloaded - free actor tools
emotional trigger - comeback and redemption
emotional trigger - confidence after failure
emotional trigger - trust and surrender
engaged - lead actor weekly
freebie - audition affirmations audio
freebie - audition checklist
freebie - audition tracker
freebie - strengthen your agent partnership replay
identity - comeback actor
identity - faith driven performer
identity - resilient artist
interested - audition coaching
interested - monologue of the month club
joined - monologue of the month club
lead actor weekly - 2025 nov wk1
mindset - actor perseverance
mindset - growth from loss
mindset - resilience and faith
mindset - trust the process
newsletter edition - the comeback blueprint
opened - the comeback blueprint newsletter
preview text - three powerful lessons actors can learn from the blue jays world series heartbreak
quote of the week - james wedmore
quote theme - result or lesson
rsvp - november rehearsal zoom
submitted - october monologue showcase
theme - actor mindset
theme - faith and perseverance
theme - lessons from loss
theme - resilience and comeback
title - the comeback blueprint
topic - actor growth mindset
topic - blue jays world series heartbreak
topic - leave it all on the field
topic - lessons from failure
topic - teamwork and collaboration
topic - trust the plan
winner - october monologue showcase
Built For This
Three lessons actors can learn from the Blue Jays World Series run.
🧠TL;DR — This Week at a Glance
•   ⚾ Feature Story: 3 Lessons Actors Can Learn from the Blue Jays World Series
•   💬 Quote of the Week: Trey Yesavage on confidence and preparation
•   🎬 Monologue Showcase: Submit by Fri, Oct...
by Joey Freddy Larsen —
Oct 27, 2025
attended - november rehearsal
booked - audition coaching
campaign - coaching bookings
campaign - free actor tools
campaign - monologue club growth
campaign - monologue showcase promotion
campaign - november rehearsal
campaign - october monologue showcase
campaign - rehearsal session promotion
campaign - self tape bookings
client shoutout - brandon knox
client shoutout - georgia chase
client win - brandon knox network tv
client win - georgia chase callback
cta - forward to actor friend
cta - reply for support
cta focus - attend zoom rehearsal
cta focus - book self tape session
cta focus - download free tools
cta focus - join mmc
cta focus - submit monologue
downloaded - free actor tools
emotional trigger - confidence under pressure
emotional trigger - pride and preparedness
emotional trigger - team spirit
engaged - lead actor weekly
freebie - actor affirmations
freebie - audition tracker
freebie - self tape checklist
freebie - strengthen your agent partnership
identity - built for this actor
identity - lead actor in training
identity - team player actor
interested - audition coaching
interested - monologue of the month club
joined - monologue of the month club
lead actor weekly - 2025 oct wk3
mindset - actor readiness
mindset - confidence and preparation
mindset - faith in preparation
newsletter edition - built for this
opened - built for this newsletter
preview text - three lessons actors can learn from the blue jays world series run
quote of the week - trey yesavage
quote theme - built for this mindset
rsvp - november rehearsal
submitted - october monologue showcase
theme - actor excellence
theme - built for this
theme - preparation and mindset
theme - teamwork and resilience
title - built for this
topic - actor preparation
topic - blue jays world series lessons
topic - consistency and confidence
topic - excellence is rare
topic - it takes a team
topic - lead actor growth
topic - one moment away
topic - touch em all
winner - october monologue showcase
Faith over Fear: The Week You Stop Playing Small
This week is all about turning FEAR into FUEL, booking boldly, and choosing COURAGE over comfort.
đź§TL;DR
🔥 FEAR LIES. FAITH LIBERATES. This week you get to:
•   💪 Reprogram fear into ACTION so you stop waiting and start MOVING.•   🎬 See AAC actors BOOKING roles and creating momentum.•   🎠Cla...
by Joey Freddy Larsen —
Oct 13, 2025
attended - october zoom rehearsal
booked - audition coaching
campaign - coaching bookings
campaign - free actor tools
campaign - monologue club growth
campaign - october monologue showcase
campaign - october zoom rehearsal
client shoutout - danish archer
client shoutout - rodrigo fernandez stoll
client shoutout - scott simpson
client win - rodrigo fernandez stoll feature film
cta - book coaching session
cta - forward to actor friend
cta - reply for support
cta focus - attend zoom rehearsal
cta focus - book self tape session
cta focus - download free tools
cta focus - join mmc
cta focus - submit monologue
downloaded - free actor tools
emotional trigger - breakthrough and courage
emotional trigger - fear to faith
emotional trigger - taking action
engaged - lead actor weekly
freebie - agent partnership training
freebie - audition affirmations
freebie - audition checklist
freebie - audition tracker
identity - courageous creator
identity - empowered artist
identity - fearless actor
identity - lead actor in action
interested - audition coaching
interested - monologue of the month club
joined - monologue of the month club
lead actor weekly - 2025 oct wk1
mindset - actor confidence
mindset - courage over comfort
mindset - faith over fear
mindset - resilience and belief
newsletter edition - faith over fear
opened - faith over fear newsletter
preview text - turning fear into fuel booking boldly and choosing courage over comfort
quote of the week - denzel washington
quote theme - fear illusion
rsvp - october zoom rehearsal
submitted - october monologue showcase
theme - actor empowerment
theme - courage and action
theme - faith over fear
theme - lead actor mindset
title - faith over fear: the week you stop playing small
topic - acting with courage
topic - actor breakthroughs
topic - emotional mastery
topic - fear lies faith liberates
topic - fear to fuel
topic - lead actor confidence
winner - october monologue showcase
How to Go From Starving Artist to Money Machine
I thought money stress was part of the actor’s life… until I discovered it didn’t have to be.
TL;DR - This Week in The Lead Actor Weekly
•   I used to juggle $35K in credit card debt, late taxes, and constant money stress
•   Working with Mel Abraham gave me a plan, zero debt, and financial pe...
by Joey Freddy Larsen —
Sep 15, 2025
attended - monologue jam
attended - your next lead role workshop
campaign - free actor tools
campaign - money machine promo
campaign - money mindset for actors
campaign - september monologue showcase
client shoutout - dj demers
client shoutout - sandra cardinal
client shoutout - stephanie altman
client win - dj murdoch mysteries
client win - sandra callback
client win - stephanie commercial direct booking
cta - forward to actor friend
cta - reply for support
cta focus - build financial freedom
cta focus - fix money stress
cta focus - register money machine experience
downloaded - free actor tools
emotional trigger - debt anxiety
emotional trigger - money stress
emotional trigger - peace and ease
engaged - lead actor weekly
freebie - agent q&a guide
freebie - audition affirmations
freebie - audition checklist
freebie - audition tracker
identity - abundant actor
identity - actor with money machine
identity - lead actor with financial freedom
interested - money machine experience
interested - monologue jam
interested - sept monologue showcase
lead actor weekly - 2025 sept wk3
mindset - actor financial confidence
mindset - no more starving artist
mindset - radical responsibility
newsletter edition - how i went from starving artist to money machine
opened - sept 15 newsletter
preview text - i thought money stress was part of the actor’s life until i discovered it didn’t have to be
quote of the week - james wedmore
quote theme - money attracts or repels
registered - money machine experience
rsvp - monologue jam
rsvp - your next lead role workshop
submitted - sept monologue showcase
theme - actor abundance
theme - financial freedom
theme - from starving artist to money machine
theme - money mindset
title - how i went from starving artist to money machine
topic - abundance mindset
topic - actor finances
topic - debt to freedom
topic - money symptoms vs problems
topic - wealth principles
winner - sept monologue showcase
The Best Investment I Ever Made as an Actor
How one decision opened the door to lead roles, freedom, and abundance.
TL;DR - This Week in The Lead Actor Weekly
•   Money mindset is as important to your career as audition prep
•   Most actors stay stuck in feast or famine because they avoid dealing with money
•   The Mind Your Money Chal...
by Joey Freddy Larsen —
Sep 08, 2025
attended - monologue jam
attended - your next lead role workshop
campaign - free actor tools
campaign - money mindset for actors
campaign - september monologue showcase
campaign - your next lead role bootcamp sept 22
client shoutout - dj demers
client shoutout - sandra cardinal
client shoutout - stephanie altman
client win - dj demers murdoch mysteries
client win - sandra cardinal callback
client win - stephanie altman commercial direct booking
cta - forward to actor friend
cta - reply for support
cta focus - fix money story
cta focus - invest in career
cta focus - join mind your money challenge
downloaded - free actor tools
early interest - bootcamp sept 22
emotional trigger - career investment
emotional trigger - financial relief
emotional trigger - money fear
engaged - lead actor weekly
freebie - agent q&a guide
freebie - audition affirmations
freebie - audition checklist
freebie - audition tracker
guarantee - $500 challenge refund
identity - abundant artist
identity - actor investor
identity - lead actor with integrity
interested - lead role bootcamp
interested - mind your money challenge
interested - monologue jam
interested - sept monologue showcase
lead actor weekly - 2025 sept wk2
mindset - abundance vs scarcity
mindset - actor financial confidence
mindset - radical responsibility
newsletter edition - the best investment i ever made as an actor
opened - sept 8 newsletter
preview text - how one decision opened the door to lead roles freedom and abundance
quote of the week - james wedmore
quote theme - attracting abundance
registered - mind your money challenge
rsvp - monologue jam
rsvp - your next lead role workshop
submitted - sept monologue showcase
theme - actor abundance
theme - career freedom
theme - investing in yourself
theme - money mindset
title - the best investment i ever made as an actor
topic - abundance mindset
topic - actor coaching
topic - actor finances
topic - feast or famine
topic - investing in training
topic - money beliefs
winner - sept monologue showcase
Transform into Lead Roles
Lessons from Monologue Jam, client wins, and your next steps this week.
🎯 TL;DR
•   Rehearsal is perishable. Practice weekly before the audition.
•   Play the opposites. Let love, joy and humor unlock depth.
•   Growth is faster in community.
•   Client Wins: Anna Migliarisi, Moneen Daley, a...
by Joey Freddy Larsen —
Aug 25, 2025
and your next steps this week
attended - monologue jam
campaign - actor breakthroughs
campaign - actor toolkit
campaign - monologue club growth
campaign - monologue jam
campaign - your next lead role workshop
client shoutout - anna
client shoutout - dj demers
client shoutout - moneen
client testimonial - anna quote
client testimonial - moneen quote
client win - murdoch mysteries booking
client wins
cta - forward to actor friend
cta - join monologue jam
cta - reply for support
cta focus - attend monologue jam
cta focus - join monologue club
cta focus - register next workshop
downloaded - free actor tools
engaged - lead actor weekly
freebie - agent q&a replay
freebie - audition affirmations
freebie - audition checklist
freebie - audition tracker
identity - actor in training
identity - actor who books
identity - lead actor emerging
interested - monologue of the month club
interested - your next lead role workshop
joined - monologue of the month club
lead actor weekly - 2025 august wk4
mindset - actor responsibility
mindset - confidence through community
mindset - growth through practice
mindset - lead actor identity
newsletter edition - breakthroughs that book roles
opened - august 18 newsletter
preview text - lessons from monologue jam
quote of the week - meryl streep
quote theme - finding similarity
registered - workshop lead role
replay - monologue jam
rsvp - monologue jam
rsvp - your next lead role workshop
theme - actor breakthroughs
theme - community confidence
theme - lead actor momentum
theme - rehearsal and growth
title - breakthroughs that book roles
topic - actor confidence
topic - booking momentum
topic - growth in community
topic - monologue mastery
topic - play the opposites
topic - reason for speaking
topic - rehearsal is perishable
