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Dream big and take your acting career to the next level with actionable strategies and inspiring insights! In today’s episode, Lydia Nicole speaks with Sonya Denyse, an incredible visionary guide and dream strategist, about how actors and creatives can transform their dreams into daily success. From finding clarity and courage to overcoming challenges in Hollywood, this conversation is packed with practical advice and heartwarming anecdotes to motivate and empower you.

Discover how discipline and dreaming intersect to create a purposeful career, learn about the importance of mindset, and gain tips on navigating industry hurdles, including toxic teams, impostor syndrome, and finding your unique voice. Sonia shares real-life stories that illustrate how reimagining your path can lead to breakthroughs, whether that’s pivoting creatively or embracing new tools like AI in entertainment.

If you’re an aspiring actor, seasoned artist, or someone seeking career success in the creative world, this video will reignite your passion and provide the tools to dream bigger, achieve more, and create lasting impact. Remember, your unique gifts are needed in the world—let’s help you share them!

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more acting tips, career advice, and Hollywood insights. Let’s grow together and turn your dreams into unstoppable realities! #ActingCareer #CommonSenseMamita #DreamBig #creativitytools #artisticgrowth #goalsetting #artisticgrowth

CHAPTERS:
00:31 - What is a Dream Strategist
01:13 - Discovering Your Dream
05:28 - Anchoring in the Industry
07:15 - Expanding Your Community
08:34 - Being Centered in Authenticity
11:00 - Being of Service in the Industry
14:58 - Dreaming and Actors' Industry Reimagination
17:42 - The Discipline of Dreaming
20:20 - Importance of a Doula in Creative Work
24:45 - Identifying Toxic Team Members
27:33 - Employee vs. Entrepreneur Mindset
28:38 - Building Your Unique Creative Team
30:56 - Toxic Work Environments in the Arts
34:34 - Chaos and Creativity in the Process
36:40 - Negotiating with Your Lower Self
40:39 - Embracing Your Differences
44:48 - Dealing with Feelings of Being Different
49:22 - Importance of Owning Your Genius
53:01 - Harlem: A Hub for Dreams
54:06 - Childhood Artistic Abilities
1:00:46 - Deciding to Work Behind the Scenes
1:06:32 - The Concept of Fasting
1:08:13 - Experiences in the Church
1:11:50 - Understanding Your Relationship with Jesus
1:18:30 - Using AI as an Actor
1:22:30 - Transitioning to Theatre
1:23:44 - AI Tools for Actors
1:26:09 - Necessity of Social Media for Actors
1:32:05 - The Rise of Live Streaming
1:35:06 - Connecting Dreaming with Goal Setting
1:39:35 - Vision for the Next 3 Years
1:41:58 - The Importance of Connection for Creatives
1:46:38 - Sonya's Poem

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Are you ready to break through the noise and make your mark in Hollywood? In this episode of "Acting Smarter," I sit down with the incredible actress and producer Yareli Arizmendi to uncover her inspiring journey—from creating impactful projects like "A Day Without a Mexican" to using creativity as a tool for change. Together, we dive into the challenges and triumphs of navigating the entertainment industry, exploring the essential acting tips and insights you need to craft your own unstoppable career.

Learn how to embrace your unique voice, create meaningful content, and turn Hollywood's hurdles into stepping stones. Whether you're just starting out or looking to elevate your acting career, this conversation is packed with actionable advice, empowering stories, and Hollywood secrets you won't want to miss. 🌟

Don't wait for opportunity—create it! Subscribe for more career success stories, Hollywood insights, and tools to help you thrive in the creative industry. Like, share, and comment to join the conversation. Let's take your undiscovered talent to unstoppable heights together! 💥 #actingcareer #CommonSenseMamita #HollywoodInsights #ActingTips #CareerSuccess

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:26 - Most Rebellious Thing You've Done
03:42 - Realizing Your Voice Matters
07:04 - Who is Yareli?
14:00 - Mother's Influence on Your Journey
18:45 - Discovering Your Passion for Acting
21:01 - Learning English as a Second Language
24:53 - High School Experience in Kansas
27:50 - College Life in San Diego
37:06 - College Education: Nutrition, Economics, Political Science
38:56 - Political Science and Theater Studies
46:03 - Connection with Like Water for Chocolate
55:09 - Auditioning for Like Water for Chocolate
57:10 - Film's Impact on Your Career
59:30 - Moving to LA and Academic Career Start
1:02:48 - Working in LA: First Steps
1:05:48 - Learning the Business of Acting
1:09:43 - Getting Your Union Card
1:14:00 - Embrace by the Latino Community
1:16:05 - A Day Without a Mexican Overview
1:23:20 - Working with Your Husband in Film
1:28:26 - Hollywood's DEI Rollback Discussion
1:29:48 - Sustaining Yourself Financially as an Artist
1:32:16 - Securing Film Funding Strategies
1:38:11 - Importance of Dignity in Art
1:43:00 - Overcoming Doubt and Finding Inspiration
1:47:24 - Protecting Your Creative Work
1:48:31 - Power of Social Media for Artists
1:52:21 - Making Money as an Artist
1:56:05 - Embracing Entrepreneurship in Art
1:59:49 - Artistic Goals for the Next 3 Years

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Today, I am excited to interview Leigh Ashcoff, a somatic healer who specializes in childhood trauma. I learned so much from Leigh. It also taught me how to transfer that trauma to my acting roles so I could produce a great performance.

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