Acting Lessons Learned: Recent Episodes
Tiwana Floyd
Quirky Los Angeles-based character actor Tiwana Floyd shares personal experiences navigating the Hollywood system and the sometimes harsh lessons learned that increased her odds of having a successful acting career.
Where would we be without the unpredictability of the acting world? Tiwana Floyd shares her personal insights on the recent SAG After Strike resolution. It's been a whirlwind of emotions, transitioning back to 'normal, with a new commercial booking, after a 13-month dry spell!
The adventures don't stop there. Tiwana leaps into the world of auditions, agents, and on-set dynamics, the challenging process of commercial shooting and the significance of knowing the director you're working with. I'll also share my thoughts on the pandemic's impact, introducing an unexpected opportunity for actors to create their own content.
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Music Pixababy "Mesmerized" 15617 & 11492_comamedia
You know those friendships that you just can't live without, the ones you cherish as a respite from the chaos of Hollywood? My best friend Estie and I had one of those. But after Estie’s recent move to Oregon, I've been forced to confront the harsh realities of Hollywood friendships.
From the toxic to the genuinely beautiful, I'll take you on a deep exploration of the friendships I've come to appreciate in my time as an actor. I'll also share how wise one veteran actor Kevin E West helped me redefine my understanding of friendship in the industry, and the valuable lessons I learned about recognizing a fair-weather friend.
Navigating Hollywood isn't always a walk in the park, especially with social climbers lurking in every corner. It's like trying to balance on a tightrope – maintaining an open heart, yet being cautious enough not to fall prey. In this tricky balance, I've gleaned some insights about the underlying societal pressures, cultural norms, and personal goals that drive this social climbing phenomenon.
More importantly, I’ve learned to prioritize putting myself first. I invite you to join me as we embark on a journey of self-care, empowering not just ourselves, but each other, in the unforgiving world of Hollywood.
The Hollywood Reporter
"Why Nobody in Hollywood has Any Friends"
Mind Body Green Article
"13 Types of Friends You'll Have in Your Life, From Bet to Toxic"
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"On The Third Rail" Edward Karl Hanson and "Mystic Star" Eneide
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Music Pixababy "Mesmerized" 15617 & 11492_comamedia
Networking is the key to acting success. But what if it terrifies you? Listen to how I learned to redefine networking into community building by joining a mastermind group, training at The Second City and connecting with a rich range of Hollywood Individuals.
Also, take a trip down memory lane to my days as a hip-hop dancer in the 90s where my shyness inhibited me from growing my dance career after performing in LL Cool J's "Around The Way Girl" music video.
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Music Pixababy "Mesmerized" 15617 & 11492_comamedia
Ever felt the existential dread of Mercury Retrograde and the rising tide of AI? As I, Tiwana Floyd, grapple with these immense shifts, I question the future of my acting career and the whole artistic community.
I walk you through my journey, comparing my experiences to the decline of Tony Romas and the seemingly parallel state of Hollywood today. I share my fears, sacrifices, and the looming possibility of changing the direction of my career.
Yet, in all this uncertainty, I find solace in the wisdom of Hip-Hop Legend DMX and the legendary success of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Drawing strength from global strikes and the indomitable spirit of humanity, I delve into the power of faith and self-belief.
Listen in as I share my experience of emancipation from the need for external validation, and how I took control of my destiny. As the world changes around us, join me to embrace the storm with open arms, keeping faith, and the love for acting alive.
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Music Pixababy "Mesmerized" 15617 & 11492_comamedia
Have you ever found yourself wondering why your agent's payment for your session fee or residuals is arriving late? Has it been happening more often than expected? Are agents facing financial setbacks due to commercial and television downgrades? It's natural to question whether agents are holding actor's monies until they collect big monthly payouts in interest.
Tiwana Floyd recounts a recent experience that led her to switch commercial agents due to $13,000 in residuals taking 60 days to reach her. This episode is an enlightening journey through the process of tracking down those elusive payments, interacting with payroll companies, and the absolute necessity to take action when something is a rye.
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Ever found yourself caught in an endless loop of casting director advice, feeling overwhelmed and not knowing what to follow and what to ignore? I did too, until I realized acting is a business, and as actors, we're entrepreneurs. So, join me, Tuana Floyd, as I share my journey of setting my own rules and breaking free from the traditional dos and don'ts of the acting world. I'll share how I tuned into my instincts to carve a career path that worked for me.
You're probably wondering, how to navigate the world of casting director advice without losing one's authenticity? Well, I'll share my experiences of how I tackled this very challenge. From learning the importance of understanding the business aspect, mastering the art of social media content creation, to finding the right agent, I've got all the bases covered. And, let's not forget the misconceptions about independent film festivals. I'll reveal why they matter and how they can be a valuable addition to your acting resume.
Lastly, let's take a look at an unconventional marketing tool that I found highly effective - postcards. Despite the advice to the contrary, I found them to be an economical and impactful method of reaching out. I'll discuss the psychological benefits of postcards and why they make a great point of contact. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through the acting industry and get empowered to pave your own way to success.Acting Lessons Learned is produced, written, engineered and edited by Tiwana Floyd
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Picture this: An introvert, standing alone on the picket line at Amazon Studios, feeling the weight of ancestral history, and surrounded by a sea of people. It's a scenario that could have easily overwhelmed Tiwana Floyd.
However, propelled by the spirit of ancestors and the compelling need to join the ranks of union members in solidarity, I found the strength to overcome my innate introversion. This empowering narrative is one that I share with you today, an honest portrayal of my struggles and the ultimate triumph of surmounting them.
Yet, the journey doesn't end there. If you're an introvert, or know someone who is, the second part of our discussion leans into how you can navigate the hustle and bustle of a picket line without losing your peace.
It's not all about being the loudest or most noticeable, your dedication to the cause carries a profound resonance. I share strategies including setting time limits, taking recharging breaks, and acknowledging emotions when they feel overwhelming.
So come, let's converse about navigating such spaces while honoring your unique introverted energy.
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Defending Creative Livelihood: The Fight Against AMPTP's Proposal and Understanding the Impact of a Hollywood Strike
Imagine a world where executives own the likeness of background performers for eternity without consent or compensation. This is the chilling future we could face if the AMPTP Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have their way. I'm TIwana Floyd, and during this episode, I'll shed light on the significance of SAG AFTRA's solidarity with the WGA in their fight against this dystopian proposal. We'll discuss how a strike, akin to the writer's strike of 2007, will not just impact actors but also have far-reaching consequences for the global economy. And we will address the uninformed objections from non-industry folks about actors' earnings and the need for us to stand together in this battle.
But the world of acting isn't just about strikes and struggles. It's also about the investment actors make towards their craft, from headshots to subscription websites, and the professional image they maintain for auditions. We'll explore the financial implications of the SAG-AFTRA strike, including how withholding performance from struck employers can affect the industry. As we navigate this tumultuous period, I'll share tips on supporting our show, preserving our professional images, and joining the fight for creative livelihood. Let's embark on this journey together and remember to tune into Actor Business School on YouTube for more insights into the world of acting.
Links For Financial Assistance
CalFresh - https://benefitscal.com
entertainment community fund - https://entertainmentcommunity.org
sag-aftra foundation - https://sagaftra.foundation
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Tiwana strives to address the lack of awareness among the public regarding fair pay for actors. She breaks down the initial expenses of pursuing an acting career and highlights the importance of actors receiving residual payment and safeguarding their image rights.
Furthermore, she suggests various methods to show solidarity with the ongoing strike and outlines the potential options for SAG-AFTRA actors to keep working.
Financial Assistance Links
CalFresh - https://benefitscal.com
entertainment community fund - https://entertainmentcommunity.org
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Actors simply want to work, and there is nothing wrong with that. However, without a value factor in place, actors may end up giving away more than they gain.
After experiencing too many toxic projects that offered no mutual value, Tiwana Floyd developed 11 questions to ask herself before accepting an acting job offer. She now understands the importance of discerning which projects are worth her time, talent, and energy.
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"Along Came A Callback"
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Tiwana Floyd shares a second experience terminating an agent. This time a print agent who wouldn't follow the funds. leaving Tiwana to figure out how to get paid for a job she booked.
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A labor strike of any kind brings tremendous concerns about income. As the Writers Guild of America nee WGA is in an ongoing dispute with the AMPTP, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, with SAG-AFTRA requesting a strike authorization, Tiwana Floyd is reminded of her first experience overcoming the adverse impact of the 2007 writers' strike, 2008 SAG stalemate the great recession of 2007-2009.
She shares the non-traditional route she took towards becoming solvent and lowering her overhead becoming more frugal and resourceful and more mindful of her spending habits. While reminding her listeners that life after a strike can be challenging, but getting back on track isn't impossible.
It was difficult to adjust to the changes that were implemented but she managed to find ways to cope. The strike affected her finances, and she had to make some sacrifices to make ends meet.
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At some point in every actor's career, the decision to Turn Pro becomes a crossroads we are faced to make a choice toward elevating our career. Somewhere in every performer's experience, there comes a moment of realization that where you are is no longer acceptable. Because if your vision is grand and you desire to level up you know changes have to be made. And those changes require and change.
Tiwana shares a pivotal time in her career when she released amateur habits to utilize the principles from prolific writer Steven Pressfield's book TURNING PRO.
Series Finale
Returning May 16, 2023
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Before success comes hardships also known as the messy middle. It's part of achieving a goal where things appear to be falling apart when they are actually coming together.
Tiwana Floyd shares her messy middle in the midst of a ten-year overnight success.
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In this episode, Tiwana shares the red flags that caused her to pass on agent Lorraine Bradley who sat in a car for a video conference meeting with Tiwana, overshared inappropriate personal issues, and mistook Tiwana for a 65-year-old woman.
Respectfully Decline is a three-part series where Tiwana shares the behavioral inadequacies of agents and managers that showed patterns of abnormalities in a meeting.
Tiwana has taken enough meetings with agents and managers to know not most talent representatives need to prove themselves credible or worthy of her signature on a contract.
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When "Seeking Representation" becomes a meeting with an agent reliving his golden years, lamenting the way things used to be. Tiwana experiences compassion for an agent who has fallen from grace. Accepting the writing on the wall, she chooses not to accept the offer to sign with the Past Tense Agent.
Actors operate in a perpetual state of seeking the right agent to make them successful. And like every fairytale known, there are many frogs to kiss before finding the perfect match. Some day, her ideal agent will come. Until then, Tiwana is unwilling to settle for an agent whose red flags are displayed as mementos. Like the tchotchkes in his office.
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When it comes to representation, actors are continually searching for the right fit. Finding an ideal partner in an agent or manager takes time. Time that many actors are not willing to endure, and thus, they sign with reps who weren't a good fit from the start.
In this episode, Tiwana shares the red flags that caused her to Respectfully Decline two separate offers from managers at the same company.
Evidence of an ill-matching agent is never blatant, but it leaves signs.
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Tiwana Floyd shares four instances where she experienced being outgraded from commercial. She delves into what she believes to be the cause of each out grade. How she felt when she received the news. And how she nurtures her mental health when outgrades happen.
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The commercial comeback is a term Tiwana created to describe the moment when an inactive commercial makes it's return to the airwaves, which is typically a wonderful miracle for an actor when they receive unexpected income.
Tiwana shares two instances where she experienced a commercial comeback, one that is currently airing for the 2022 Holiday season, the other an expired commercial contract that was renegotiated at a higher dollar amount.
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After finally becoming eligible to join SAG-AFTRA imposter syndrome leads Tiwana to believe she wasn't good enough just yet. She shares the unethical non-union commercial that caused her to finally join the actors union, two years later and the instrumental players that helped to remind Tiwana of her value.
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Tiwana Floyd shares the experience of booking her first national commercial. Going form a bad audition, to the receiving residuals and finally the unexpected halt when the residual send because the commercial stops airing.
:: About Tiwana ::
Tiwana Floyd is a Los Angeles-based actor, improviser, writer, and content creator. Acting Lessons Learned is her love letter to her Actor Frens, to assist them in navigating the working actor system while reminding them they are not alone in their show business experiences.
Tiwana's personal stories about the lessons she's learned along the way in her 20-year acting journey can be cringy, comedic, uplifting, and sometimes sad. Still, all to enlighten the listener on the peaks and valleys of being an actor.
This podcast is for actors of any age at any career level. It's also for non-actors curious to learn what an actor on the rise endures to grow a career.
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Tiwana Floyd shares the moments that led her to pursue a career in television commercials. From NYC to Los Angeles.
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Learn more about Tiwana Floyd at https://www.tiwanafloyd.com
:: About Tiwana ::
Tiwana Floyd is a Los Angeles-based actor, improviser, writer, and content creator. Acting Lessons Learned is her love letter to her Actor Frens, to assist them in navigating the working actor system while reminding them they are not alone in their show business experiences.
Tiwana's personal stories about the lessons she's learned along the way in her 20-year acting journey can be cringy, comedic, uplifting, and sometimes sad. Still, all to enlighten the listener on the peaks and valleys of being an actor.
This podcast is for actors of any age at any career level. It's also for non-actors curious to learn what an actor on the rise endures to grow a career.
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After watching the Val Kilmer documentary, Tiwana recognized how a privileged childhood can pave the way for actors who come from affluent families.
Tiwana shares the lessons learned from watching the documentary and how she will be like Val and use all of her artistic tools to stop waiting and start creating.
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Learn more about Tiwana Floyd at
https://www.tiwanafloyd.com
:: About Tiwana ::
Tiwana Floyd is a Los Angeles-based actor, improviser, writer, and content creator. Acting Lessons Learned is her love letter to her Actor Frens, to assist them in navigating the working actor system while reminding them they are not alone in their show business experiences.
Tiwana's personal stories about the lessons she's learned along the way in her 20-year acting journey can be cringy, comedic, uplifting, and sometimes sad. Still, all to enlighten the listener on the peaks and valleys of being an actor.
This podcast is for actors of any age at any career level. It's also for non-actors curious to learn what an actor on the rise endures to grow a career.
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Bonus Episode: From the reels of Instagram where Tiwana posts one-minute lessons learned. If Tiwana had to start her acting career over, before getting headshots, she'd define her actor identity.
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:: About Tiwana ::
Tiwana Floyd is a Los Angeles-based actor, improviser, writer, and content creator. Acting Lessons Learned is her love letter to her Actor Frens, to assist them in navigating the working actor system while reminding them they are not alone in their show business experiences.
Tiwana's personal stories about the lessons she's learned along the way in her 20-year acting journey can be cringy, comedic, uplifting, and sometimes sad. Still, all to enlighten the listener on the peaks and valleys of being an actor.
This podcast is for actors of any age at any career level. It's also for non-actors curious to learn what an actor on the rise endures to grow a career.
:: Honors ::
A recipient of the 2019 NBC-sponsored Bob Curry Diversity in Comedy Fellowshipand graduate of Second City Hollywood's Improvisation and Directing Programs,
Tiwana produces original shortsspotlighting societal outliers. Through the gaze of quirky, whimsical, uncharted dark comedy, she writes stories accentuating the eccentric sides of the human condition.
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Bonus Episode: Here are a few things that makes a good acting teacher to Tiwana. From the reels of Instagram where Tiwana posts one-minute lessons learned.
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:: About Tiwana ::
Tiwana Floyd is a Los Angeles-based actor, improviser, writer, and content creator. Acting Lessons Learned is her love letter to her Actor Frens, to assist them in navigating the working actor system while reminding them they are not alone in their show business experiences.
Tiwana's personal stories about the lessons she's learned along the way in her 20-year acting journey can be cringy, comedic, uplifting, and sometimes sad. Still, all to enlighten the listener on the peaks and valleys of being an actor.
This podcast is for actors of any age at any career level. It's also for non-actors curious to learn what an actor on the rise endures to grow a career.
:: Honors ::
A recipient of the 2019 NBC-sponsored Bob Curry Diversity in Comedy Fellowshipand graduate of Second City Hollywood's Improvisation and Directing Programs,
Tiwana produces original shortsspotlighting societal outliers. Through the gaze of quirky, whimsical, uncharted dark comedy, she writes stories accentuating the eccentric sides of the human condition.
YouTube
Comedy Shorts
If you've learned something new or find this podcast helpful, Follow and Rate this episode. Leave a comment and share with your actor friends and family.
🙋🏽I appreciate you, Tiwana!
Training with a "Trauma Teacher" aka psychologically abusive drama teacher is almost inevitable. Actors suffer grave insecurities after working with these awful teachers.
Having many experiences training with "Trauma Teachers," Tiwana hopes to help other actors recognize these offenders before any damage is done.
Check out episode eP 101 "Trauma Teacher" where Tiwana shares her experience of overcoming the psychologically abuse of Meisner teacher, regaining confidence becoming a working actor.
:: About Tiwana ::
Tiwana Floyd is a Los Angeles-based actor, improviser, writer, and content creator. Acting Lessons Learned is her love letter to her Actor Frens, to assist them in navigating the working actor system while reminding them they are not alone in their show business experiences.
Tiwana's personal stories about the lessons she's learned along the way in her 20-year acting journey can be cringy, comedic, uplifting, and sometimes sad. Still, all to enlighten the listener on the peaks and valleys of being an actor.
This podcast is for actors of any age at any career level. It's also for non-actors curious to learn what an actor on the rise endures to grow a career.
:: Honors ::
A recipient of the 2019 NBC-sponsored Bob Curry Diversity in Comedy Fellowshipand graduate of Second City Hollywood's Improvisation and Directing Programs,
Tiwana produces original shortsspotlighting societal outliers. Through the gaze of quirky, whimsical, uncharted dark comedy, she writes stories accentuating the eccentric sides of the human condition.
Learn more about Tiwana Floyd at
https://www.tiwanafloyd.com
And, on Instagram
@LifeByTiwana
@tiwanafloydcreative
@actinglessonslearned
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Comedy Shorts
If you've learned something new or find this podcast helpful, Follow and Rate this episode. Leave a comment and share with your actor friends and family.
🙋🏽I appreciate you, Tiwana!
Why are actors always getting new headshots? Is it possible that it's the only thing they feel they can control in a career of uncontrollable?
Tiwana Floyd decides not to get new headshots after hearing a casting director share why actors should stick with the headshot they have.
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After a hostile confrontation with a wardrobe stylist, actor Tiwana Floyd adopts the term "SCRATCH THE RECORD" as a verb to confront disrespectful and offensive industry professionals.
Tired of being afraid to stand her ground for fear of job retaliation, Tiwana looks to master emotional maturity when confronting offenders in Hollywood.
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Tiwana Floyd learned that her idea of measuring success as an actor was a concept meant for business sales. She learned a proper success barometer after graduating drama school, and learned she had to recalibrate her metrics once she moved to Los Angeles.
Listen to Tiwana share her journey toward a healthy way of measuring her success that she's used for over twelve years.
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In this episode, actor Tiwana Floyd disputes the idea that "Actors Should Always Be Training," a statement used by many casting directors to deflect answering direct questions.
Tiwana believes "Actors Should Always Be Working," offering four ways she generates opportunities.
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Tiwana Floyd highlights several publically known incidences of actors being disrespected by agents, casting directors, and directors. She condemns this common practice and finds a way to remind herself and her actor peers that supportive industry employers do exist.
Tiwana Floyd tells an ironic story of how the commonly used phrase "My agent isn't getting me out" connected her to her first theatrical agent.
Actor Tiwana Floyd shares a story detailing the booking of her first major network co-star role on FX-TV's "TERRIERS" and what it was like working opposite one of her fave character actors, Donal Logue.
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Tiwana shares the SAG Taft Hartley booking that led to her terminating her agent. This episode touches on three tentpole events of early stages of Tiwana Floyd's career.
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Confronted by mixed emotions after learning that her first acting teacher had died recently, Tiwana Floyd began to revisit both the positive and negative parts of the instructor's teaching style. Remembering the moments of trauma while coming full circle to forgiveness, memorializing the departed.
Acting Lessons Learned is a podcast featuring Tiwana Floyd talking about the lessons she's learned along the way in her 20+ year acting journey. Some stories will be cringy, some comedic, some uplifting, and some sad, but all with the intention to enlighten the listener on the peaks and valleys of being an actor.
Meet The Creator
Tiwana Floyd is a Los Angeles-based actress, improviser, writer, and media producer. A recipient of the 2019 NBC-sponsored Bob Curry Diversity in Comedy Fellowship. She's a graduate of Second City Hollywood's Improvisation and Directing Programs, producing sketch comedy bits for her 168 and counting YouTube followers.
She's spearheaded and co-founded the sketch comedy team Diversity Higher Comedy.
More info about Tiwana can be found on her website TiwanaFloyd.com and IG @quirkyful