Episodios

  • 116 | What the Film Industry Doesn't Want Actors to Know
    Dec 3 2025

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    If you’re an actor who’s not getting auditions, not getting booked, or your acting career just isn’t moving the way it should — this video will explain exactly why.Most actors stay stuck because they don’t know how casting directors interpret their materials, their reputation, and the opportunities they say “yes” to. In this episode, I’m breaking down what the film industry doesn’t want actors to know — and how to finally take control of your acting career.You’ll learn:

    ✔️ Why actors don’t get booked (even when they’re talented)

    ✔️ Why your acting career feels stuck and how to fix it

    ✔️ What casting directors actually look for in actors

    ✔️ The real reason actors don’t get callbacks

    ✔️ How to stand out as an actor and get more auditions

    ✔️ How intentional actors position themselves differently from forgettable actors

    ✔️ How to evaluate opportunities so you stop wasting time on the wrong roles

    ✔️ The simple framework that helps you build a sustainable, successful acting careerIf you’ve been training hard but still aren’t getting seen, this video gives you clarity, control, and a roadmap forward.

    Chapters

    00:00 The Actor’s Dilemma: Why Hard Work Isn’t Enough

    00:25 The FRAME Method Explained

    00:59 Forgettable vs. Intentional Actors

    01:37 What Actor Branding Really Is

    02:33 Breaking Down FRAME (Future, Reputation, Action, Mastery, Evaluate)

    03:41 Case Study: Kelly’s Career Breakthrough

    04:50 How “Bad Pairings” Hold Actors Back06:39 The Curator Method

    07:44 Making Intentional Choices

    08:50 The Path to Becoming an Intentional

    ActorResources & Links:

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    10 m
  • 115 | THIS Is Why Most Actors Stay Invisible (and How to Fix It)
    Dec 3 2025

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    Most actors stay invisible for one simple reason — and it’s not talent. It’s access.If you're trained, committed, and doing everything "right" but still not getting in the room, this video is going to make things make sense fast.There are four things actors are usually missing in some combination: skills, industry proof, connections, and the specific knowledge that moves your career forward.

    Once you know which one is missing for you, you can fix it in a way that also builds visibility and real relationships along the way.In this video, I’ll walk you through how to identify your first access gap, why your efforts aren’t landing the way they should, and how actors build opportunities that put them in front of the people who hire — even if you don’t live in LA or NYC.

    I’ve used this exact approach to rebuild my acting career from Munich and work with Netflix, A24, Hallmark, and more. The same method has helped actors get in front of casting directors, stunt coordinators, agents, and directors by creating the rooms they need to grow.If you’re tired of being good at what you do and still feeling unseen, start here.Your starting point isn’t a limitation — it’s a clue.

    00:00 Why Actors Stay Invisible (It’s Not Talent)

    00:25 How to Identify What *You* Actually Need

    01:28 The S.I.C.K. Framework for Actors (Skills, Industry Proof, Connections, Knowledge)

    01:53 A Better Starting Point: What’s Missing, Not What’s “Wrong”

    02:56 Skills for Actors: Getting Paid to Train

    03:29 Knowledge Gaps: The Info You Need for Your Next Milestone

    04:09 Industry Proof for Actors: Showing What You Can Do Today

    04:44 Connections That Matter: Building Relationships with People Who Hire

    05:50 My Acting Career Reset: What I Had to Fix First

    08:43 Real Actor Examples: How This Framework Works in Practice

    09:36 Your Self-Diagnostic: Find Your First Access Gap11:14 What Changes When You Fix the Right ThingWebsite: https://www.actboldtraining.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annealexandersieder/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/act_bold/

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    13 m
  • 114 | Why Being Stuck Is Exactly Where You Should Start
    Nov 12 2025

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    If you’ve been circling your creative comeback, wondering why every step feels uphill, this is for you.When I decided to return to acting at 47, after a 16-year break, in another country, with no reel, no contacts, and rusty German, I had every reason to talk myself out of it. But what changed everything wasn’t waiting until I “had it all together.”

    It was using what was missing as the way forward.In this episode, I’ll show you how to stop waiting for perfect conditions and start using your gaps—skills, visibility, proof, access—as your next step. You’ll learn how to build opportunities instead of waiting to be discovered, and how to get in the room with people who can actually move your career forward—no agent, no big city required.If you’re a midlife creative wondering how to restart your career after 40, how to build credibility, visibility, and access from wherever you are, this is your roadmap.

    Grab the free Escape Route Playbook below and start turning what you need into what gets you noticed.


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    12 m
  • 113 | Did Everything Right and Still STUCK... Why Working Hard Isn't Enough Anymore
    Nov 4 2025

    They Lied to You About How This Actually Works.

    Here's the truth nobody wants to say out loud: talent isn't your problem. Hard work isn't your problem. The problem is access, and the old playbook for getting it doesn't work anymore.You trained. You networked. You built the portfolio. You showed up. And still, you're watching people with half your skill walk into rooms you can't reach.

    What if you stopped waiting for someone to open the door and built your own instead?In this video, I'm breaking down exactly why "doing all the right things" keeps you stuck and what to do instead. I'll show you the Curator Method, the same strategy I used to relaunch my acting career at 47 from Munich (not LA, not New York) and land work with Netflix, Hallmark, and A24.This isn't theory.

    It's how my client Anna got face-to-face with top stunt coordinators who can hire her. It's how you stop being the hopeful on the outside and start being the peer on the inside.

    In this video, you'll discover:

    • Why traditional advice (classes, workshops, networking) isn't enough to get you in the room
    • The real reason you're stuck and it's not what you think- How to create strategic collaborations that open doors instead of asking for permission
    • The exact method Anna used to go from outsider to insider in her industry
    • How to build your own access from wherever you are right nowIf you've been lying awake wondering when your shot is coming, this is your answer. The door you're waiting for? You can build it yourself.


    Ready to stop waiting? Drop the word CURATE in the comments if this resonates, and let me know what room you're ready to build.

    Want the step-by-step playbook? Check out the Escape Route Playbook below. It shows you exactly how to get paid while building your own visibility and access.

    🔗 https://www.thecuratoracademy.com/escape-route-playbook

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    15 m
  • 112 | Think Your "Too Late?" NOPE
    Oct 29 2025

    The rebel’s guide to turning craft into career. For serious creatives ready to use their craft strategically.

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    https://www.actboldtraining.com/escape-route-challengeWhat you’ll find here:Straightforward strategies to make your craft the engine of your careerConversations with creatives and industry pros who are building on their own termsStep-by-step ways to design paid collaborations, workshops, and projects that fund themselves and move your career forwardStories and insights from Anne Alexander-Sieder’s own journey — from relaunching her acting career at 47 to booking roles with Netflix, Hallmark, Amazon, and A24If you’re serious about your craft and want it to actually move your career forward, this is for you.Website: https://www.actboldtraining.com

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    10 m
  • 111 | The REAL Cure for Imposter Syndrome (It’s Not Confidence)
    Oct 22 2025

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    In this video, I talk about the real cure for imposter syndrome and why it's not confidence. If you're a creative who still feels like a fraud even though you're good at what you do, this is why that feeling won't leave you alone and what actually makes it irrelevant. I show you how to build visible proof, create your own access to the people who can hire you, and stop waiting around to be discovered. You'll learn how to organize workshops with industry experts, get paid while you learn from people already doing what you want to do, and flip the power dynamic so you're not begging anymore. This is for actors, writers, artists, makers, and anyone trying to break into creative work without living in LA or New York. I share real examples of creatives who built their way in from outside the big hubs, practical steps you can take right now, and how the Escape Route Playbook walks you through the whole process of building credibility and visibility on your own terms.#ActBold #CreativeCareer #TheCuratorAcademy Resources & Links:Escape Route Playbook (free): https://www.actboldtraining.com/escape-route-playbookWebsite: https://www.actboldtraining.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annealexandersieder/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/act_bold/

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    20 m
  • 110 | Why Your Brain Loves Sex, Drugs & Rock ’n’ Roll & What it Has to Do with Your Creativity
    Oct 15 2025

    #TheCuratorAcademy #CreativeCareers #TheCuratorMethod

    If you’re a creative who's ready to stop spinning your wheels and actually turn your creativity into a career that pays, download this free guide: ⁠https://bit.ly/420jFWq⁠

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    What do sex, drugs, rock ’n’ roll, and your mom’s voice have in common? They all trigger the same creative circuitry in your brain. This episode traces that spark back 400 million years—to a dying fish that rewired evolution itself—and shows how that same pattern fuels every creative breakthrough today. Discover the three stages of creative evolution and how to use them to grow instead of grind.The Curator Method to build a career that compounds instead of stalls.

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    Discover the common career trap that might be holding you back, learn how to overcome mindset traps, and avoid self sabotage. This video offers career coaching insights and motivation for self-improvement, helping you sidestep success traps and achieve your goals. It’s time to see those issues in a new light.

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    16 m
  • 109 | I Studied 100's of Failed Creatives (Here's Why 94% Fail)
    Oct 15 2025

    #TheCuratorAcademy #CreativeCareers #TheCuratorMethod

    If you’re a creative who's ready to stop spinning your wheels and actually turn your creativity into a career that pays, download this free guide: https://bit.ly/420jFWq

    Join the FREE 5 Day Escape Route Challenge HERE.

    Most creatives unknowingly set themselves up for failure before they ever get traction. After nearly 40 years as a professional creative and coaching hundreds of others, I discovered six fatal traps that guarantee stalled careers. These traps cost you time, money, and confidence — but the good news is they’re completely avoidable.In this video, I’ll reveal each of these traps, why they sabotage even the most talented actors, artists, writers, and performers, and exactly what to do instead — so you can finally build a creative career that grows steadily, creates real opportunities, and actually funds itself.You’ll also hear stories from my students — like Anna, who went from paying for stunt training to getting paid while building insider connections with people who hire stunt performers, and Kelly, who broke into the Dutch comedy scene by curating her own workshops that gave her stage time, mentors, and income from day one.By the end, you’ll have a clear roadmap to escape the cycle of waiting, doubting, and overspending, and start using

    The Curator Method to build a career that compounds instead of stalls.

    👉 Comment “playbook” below and I’ll send you the step-by-step system.

    👉 And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next.

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    Discover the common career trap that might be holding you back, learn how to overcome mindset traps, and avoid self sabotage. This video offers career coaching insights and motivation for self-improvement, helping you sidestep success traps and achieve your goals. It’s time to see those issues in a new light.

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    17 m