Welcome to “Dame in the Game” – a new column that takes a look back at women who’ve paved the…
Year: 2015
What makes one actor compelling to watch and another actor tedious? I was coaching an actor who brought in a…
Expectations are kind of a big deal. When you walk into Starbucks you get free WiFi, friendly baristas and overpriced…
I met David O. Russell at a party once. Yes, this anecdote could go a lot of dubious directions but…
I recently spoke to a group of Kansas high school students about the biz out in Hollywood. One point that…
Well, it was bound to happen at some point ladies. I knew the day would come when no bottle of…
Hello Ms. In the Biz Readers! I think this may be my first post here? Which is so strange, considering…
Recently, I was asked if I know of any places to learn how to make a budget. Well, I do…
Spring is in the air, a time of rebirth, awakening, and things coming into full bloom. You can’t rush this…
In July 2014 I submitted a tough blog for me to write. It was difficult because of how open and…
To follow up from my last article Social Media- What’s the Big Deal, I’ve decided to share my top 7 tricks for…
What I’ve learned after writing and directing many movies and working for decades with many actors and all the various…
Instinct – 1. a way of behaving, thinking, or feeling that is not learned: a natural desire or tendency that…
I’ve admired actress/writer/director Hillary Baack since we met doing the ABC Diversity Showcase in 2007 and I’m very happy to…