There is a stage when all Los Angeles transplants make the shift to becoming Angelenos. You are less likely to be found visiting any of the tourist traps and by this point you’ve found secret hideouts of your own. You have a new swag in your step and a confidence that comes only from being a resident Angeleno. Read more about LA Weekly’s “15 THINGS YOU LEARN IN YOUR FIRST 5 YEARS IN LA” here.Read More
Los Angeles is commonly known for its’ high living expenses and if you aren’t one of those lucky enough to book consistent acting gigs, you might have to learn how to be a Baller on a Budget. Read more in “How to Be A Baller on a Budget: Part 1”Read More
Have you ever woken up after a night out in Hollywood with your phone abuzz, only to find out there is an embarrassing picture of you falling off the bull at Saddleranch on Instagram? In the digital age, these goofs are inevitable, but you don’t have to be partying like Courtney Love to self-sabotage. There are many ways to fall prey to a social media faux pas. Read more about “How to Avoid a Social Media Faux Pas”Read More
While you might already be making plans for the weekend, read this article before you decide to go out on a crazy bender. Some people live by the motto “Work hard, Play hard” but if you’re a creative person, the best choice might be to avoid hitting the clubs and taking the time out to relax. Read more on Anthony Meindl’s article “The Importance of Relaxation” over at Backstage:
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/importance-of-relaxation/
Most of us wouldn’t be able to make it through the twists and turns of LA without our handy GPS systems like Garmin or Siri. How many times have you tried to make it to an audition when your GPS leads you the wrong way? I know some people who can’t back out of their garage without the assistance of technology. I might be one of those people. The often-stressful traffic in LA can be a great metaphor for life as an actor and if you are traversing without a GPS, you are sure to wind up in Skid Row at some seedy strip club. Read more in “Effective Ways to List your Goals.”Read More
