Is joy missing from your creative process? Have you been so focused on getting there that you’ve forgotten how to have fun along the way?

In this episode, I sit down with Global Actor, Audiobook Adventurer, 2-time Audie Award Finalist and pink-loving powerhouse Mirai to talk about the importance of making joy a core value in your creative career. Mirai opens up about her journey—from feeling stuck in LA to rediscovering her flow through audiobooks, which led to new momentum in her on-camera and stage work.

Together, we dive into:

✨ Why fun isn’t just a bonus—it’s essential for longevity in this industry

✨ How to stand up for yourself and choose projects that truly light you up

✨ The magic that happens when you focus on who you’re creating for

Plus, we’re challenging you to take one inspired step toward more joy today—whether it’s adding fun to your creative rituals, setting healthy boundaries, or reconnecting with the stories that excite you most.

🎧 Ready to bring the excitement back to your process? Hit play and let’s rewrite the narrative—one joyful step at a time!

Links:

Instagram: @Hi.Mirai

www.hellomirai.com

These Deathless Shores

Her Radiant Curse

The Great Audiobook Adventure Finally, Make A Living as an Actor, Gaining Freedom and a Flexible Income Stream. Express Your Creativity on a Consistent Basis earning more than enough money

so you are no longer desperate for your Next Acting Job!

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There’s A LOT going on in the world, and it’s probably affecting YOU in some way right now. In this episode of The Global Actor podcast I’m guiding you through the disappointment that pops up in your acting or creative career. This episode is meant to help you learn to not just survive, but thrive in today's unpredictable landscape. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just stepping onto the scene, this episode is your ticket to embracing uncertainty and turning challenges into triumphs.

I offer 4 entrepreneurial strategies you need to embrace as a successful creative CEO.

✨ Learn how to craft a compelling roadmap for your career.

🔍 Discover the power of staying open and flexible.

🎯 Commit to your dreams with unwavering focus.

🎨 Unleash your creativity to combat anxiety and reignite your passion.

Links:

Dream Big Plan Smart

A Global Actor Industry Bruch + Workshop NYC

This episode I also reference Martha Beck’s new book Beyond Anxiety

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Do you struggle with the need to get things “right”?

In this episode we explore the journey of letting go of perfectionism and embracing authenticity with guest, award-winning narrator & “human in progress” Dominique Franceschi (or just “Dom”).

Whether you're a seasoned performer, creative business owner or just starting out, this episode will help you embrace the idea of being "a human in progress" and offer insight into finding balance in your creative career.

Key Topics:

• How Dom transitioned from perfectionism to an “in progress” mindset to alleviate pressure and welcome mistakes.
• The benefits of separating business and creative aspects of your career, inspired by Dominique’s experience with Momentum Club.
• The importance of embracing authenticity and the power of maintaining cultural and linguistic identities in your work.
• Overcoming stereotypes in casting and promoting authentic representation in the industry.

Plus, catch our Lightning Round with fun insights into Dom’s favorite things and hobbies!

🔗 Engage with topics like:

• Authentic casting practices
• Sustainable creative career development
• The role of community and mentorship in artistic growth

You Can Follow Dominique on Instagram @domfranceschi

Links:

Zoey Wonders Why

Hot Sur

Grow Up, Luchy Zapata

No More Senora Mimi

Seniora Sanasana

Subscribe, follow, like, and share to help spread the inspiration!

Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Audible, or Spotify!

Inspired by Dominique’s journey?

Enrollment for The Great Audiobook Adventure will be opening soon. Head on over to www.audiobookadventure.com to join the waitlist and be the first to know when our free intro class is available!

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Whether you’re a tv/film actor, audiobook narrator, or another kind of creative artist, today’s episode is for those wanting to embrace working creatively full-time.

Guest Nicky Endres (she/they) is an LA based Actor, Comic, Voice Artist, and award-winning Narrator. Things completely changed for Nicky when during the pandemic she was introduced to Audiobook Narration.

Embracing tools and experience gained from The Great Audiobook Adventure™ and Momentum Club, in combination with their clear values and intention, Nicky now makes a full-time living as an artist, is the CEO of her incorporated business, and shares her Asian-American Non-Binary Transfeminine Queer perspective in projects that are values aligned, like Netflix’s One Day at a Time, Squid Games and dozens of audiobooks she’s narrated for the Big 5 and other major publishers.

In this episode we chat:

🎙️ What it was like on the set of One Day at a Time and how the entire team from showrunner to #1 on the call sheet set up a safe space - creative leaders lean in to hear how to lead a set or any production or space with intention

🎙️ The power that martial arts have had on Nicky’s discovery of values

🎙️ A Midwest ethic - how it helped Nicky at first, but then became an obstacle in Nicky’s artistic evolution

Join us to rethink what it means to be an independent full-time artist.

Stream the episode now! 🎧

Links

Connect with Nicky:

Instagram @MxNickyE

Recent Audiobook Release from Tantor:

Am I Trans Enough

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Inspired by Nicky’s journey?

I can’t wait to help you make 2025 a powerful, values aligned year, which is why I created the Dream Big, Plan Smart Challenge. This 5-day FREE Challenge is my New Year’s gift to you. Dream Big, Plan Smart meets you, the creative where you’re at right now, no matter how this year went.

When you take part in the Dream Big, Plan Smart Challenge, you’ll review your 2024, decide what you’re keeping + letting go of so that you can practically plan with confidence AND curiosity.

Whether you want to add a new income stream, book next-level jobs or DO LESS, this challenge will help you make 2025 your most actionable and abundant year yet!

This challenge is FREE, so join us now at bit.ly/dreambigplansmart

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Ever felt like life was slipping away from you?

This episode of The Global Actor Podcast we dive into the inspiring life of Krystal Hammond, a trailblazing non-binary queer creative, cancer survivor, and acclaimed audiobook narrator. From reflections on mortality to finding empowerment through storytelling, Krystal shares a journey marked by resilience, courage, humor, and an unyielding passion for creativity.

Listen in as we discuss the topics of:

🔥 Embracing Mortality - Krystal's poignant reflections post-cancer

🔥 Finding Freedom and Success - Key insights into building a fulfilling creative career

🔥 Inspiring Projects - an inside look at "Shadow Hills Academy" and more

We also explore transformational themes like

✅ Living Without Fear - Learn from Krystal's mantra of "YOLO and F' it"

✅ Prioritizing Well-Being - Shifting mantras from "muscle through" to the kinder "self-care". And

✅ Taking Risks - Embrace failure as part of the path to success

Join us for a dose of profound inspiration and transformative wisdom. Ready to turn your challenges into power? Tune in and let Elise and Krystal inspire you to do it.

Celebrate and subscribe at The Global Actor Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Audible, or Spotify for more stories that uplift and empower. Let's live fully and find our voice in every chapter of our lives.

Links:

krystalhammond.com

TikTok: @KMHammon

Shadow Hills Academy

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We are just weeks away from the end of the year. Can you believe it? While you might want to push through the rest of the year without giving thought to the next 12 months, I implore you to pause. The new year is coming either way and, I PROMISE you, you’ll have a much smoother experience in your business if you put a PLAN in place.

Which is why each year, I host the Dream Big, Plan Smart Challenge. This 5-day FREE Challenge is my holiday gift to you. Dream Big, Plan Smart meets you the creative where you’re at right now, no matter how this year went.

When you take part in the Dream Big, Plan Smart Challenge, you’ll review your 2024, decide what you’re keep + letting go of so that you can practically plan with confidence AND curiosity.

Whether you want to add a new income stream, book next-level jobs or DO LESS, this challenge will help you make 2025 your most actionable and abundant year yet!

This challenge is FREE, so join us now at bit.ly/dreambigplansmart

We begin on November 18th!

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Welcome back to The Global Actor podcast w/ Elise Arsenault!

Joining us today is producer, director, musician, and post production mastering engineer, Justin Mara. In this episode we’ll debunk some common myths about microphones, home studios, and digital audio workstations (DAWs) AND Justin's will make his case for why a quiet, non-reflective space is the secret to good sound.

The tech side of the audiobook/vo industry can be a little like learning a new language for both newcomers and professionals. Justin gives practical advice for setting up a home studio on any budget, PLUS he shares what he considers the most valuable part of the transformative journey offered by our signature course [The Great Audiobook Adventure] designed to elevate both new and seasoned narrators alike. The answer may surprise you!

Justin shares his exciting personal projects, including his band, "Survivors of the Kraken," and the parallels between teaching and sound engineering.

Whether you're an aspiring narrator or a seasoned actor looking to enhance your audio skills, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Get ready to unlock the secrets to achieving stellar sound quality in your home studio. Let's get started!

Links:

Free Class Narrate your Way to Abundance, an introduction to the Great audiobook Adventure. It's the final time I'm offering this training in 2024. So if you've ever thought about getting into audiobooks NOW is the time. Head over to audiobookadventure.com/class to sign up and I'll see you in class See you there

Justin's Links:

Survivors Of The Kraken

GEEKING OUT w/ Shades and Sketch

@treecavestudio

@sotkband

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How do you know if you’re running a viable creative business or funding an expensive hobby?

In this episode, we challenge the idea of ‘playing small’, explore some simply savvy metrics to identify where your business falls, and brainstorm some creative ideas to diversify your creative business revenue streams.

Viable Businesses:

✅ Have a Clear Mission and provides solutions

✅ Have a savings plan and financial support for unexpected events to manage risk.

✅ Are profitable to the point where they can pay their owners, invest in support and contractors as needed, and give the owner the ability to pay both personal and business taxes.

Join us as we explore these and other ideas in this week’s episode of The Global Actor Podcast.

Want to engage with Elise and a community of other empowered Multi-hyphenate creatives? Join The Global Actor Celebration and Intention Event to celebrate what’s working in your creative career and set an intention for the next 30 days. It is scientifically proven that what you focus on grows. That’s why each month we gather together as an empowered community manifest more success. Join us for this month’s Celebration and Intention Event at bit.ly/GlobalActorCelebrations

Other Resources mentioned in this episode:

Playing Small The Actor’s Guide to Becoming a Booking Magnet By Christine Horn

Profit First By Mike Michalowicz

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What does Reid Hoffman's (co-founder of LinkedIn) prediction that the classic 9 to 5 job is dying and may be extinct by 2034 mean for your creative career, if anything?

Whether you currently have a safety job, or you’ve always pieced together various gigs to support your creative journey, this episode is packed with insights for you.

Discover how to:

💲 Diversify your income with multiple revenue streams

✅ Work smarter, not harder, in your creative pursuits

🌟 Niche down and build sustainable systems for ongoing success

Embracing being a small business owner can place you ahead in the game, no matter what the future holds for traditional employment.

Plus, this week only, I'm offering my free class "Narrate Your Way to Abundance" where I'll get you started building out your audiobook narration creative income stream!

Choose best date for you Sept 17, 19 or 21.

Full details at:

www.audiobookadventure.com/class

Let's embrace this change together and set yourself up for a prosperous creative career!

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And to take implement today's episode in your own creative career, answer the following question and tag us on social @theglobalactor on IG or https://www.linkedin.com/in/elise-arsenault/ on LinkedIn:

What comes up for me when I think about myself as the leader of a small business?

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