The real skinny on protein and belly fat
Today let’s talk about the real skinny on protein and belly fat, from page 67 of Christine Avanti’s book, “Skinny Chicks Don’t Eat Salads…Stop starving, Start Eating…And Losing!” Researchers at the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University in Copenhagen found that women and men who consumed at least 25 percent of their daily calories as protein…
Read MoreHealthy travel is possible with a little bit of preparation
It’s not easy to eat healthy and not gain weight while traveling. Fast food places, airport restaurants, and airplane snacks result in an unhealthy diet. When we’re traveling or are just hungry and tired, it’s not always easy to resist a fast food hamburger, fries and a shake. To make matters worse, many of us…
Read More10 Hints for Focused Concentration
A speech is given before most stage performances and live events – turn off your cell phones and other devices. Sometimes the request is greeted with laughter, but it holds a very serious message: Don’t ruin the concentration of the actors or the enjoyment of your fellow audience members. During a stage performance, actors must…
Read MoreHave fun while staying fit
Have fun while staying fit.Hi! I’m Nina Fehren. Welcome to Being Beautiful Inside & Out by actor and model Ann Marie Crouch. Yes, we’re talking about exercise!! For some people, finding the time to exercise is effortless and fun. For others, it takes a lot of effort to find the time. But exercise is always…
Read MoreChampionship Networking Tip – Choose your Prospects
Choose Your Prospects Going to a meeting? Attending a seminar? Enrolled in a workshop? Why not stand near the entrance and meet the right people as they enter the room. Hi! I’m Christie Philips of the Actors Reporter. Welcome to Championship Networking by networking guru, Eric Shaw. Today, Eric reminds us that we should place…
Read MoreThe Four Agreements
Hi, I’m Marta host, Marta McGonagle, shares insights from one of her favorite books, “The Four Agreements … the Practical Side to Personal Freedom,” by don-Miguel Ruiz. The Four Agreements are: Always do your best. Don’t assume anything. Keep your word. Don’t take anything personal. Return to main category
Read MoreAudience Psychology is Everything!
Audience Psychology is EVERYTHING! As a singer, audiences can be your greatest allies. Audiences can also occasionally be the trial of your existence. It is essential that you establish basic audience psychology performance skills to better connect with your audience. With practiced skills, you and your audience will form a mutually beneficial relationship regardless of…
Read MoreChampionship Networking Tip – Be Early and Step Up!
Be Early and Step Up! Eric Shaw is a Green Bay Packers fan. Eric reminds us that Vince Lombardi used to say if you’re not 10 minutes early, you’re late. For those of us who live in L.A., it’s imperative to leave in plenty of time in order to arrive early. When networking, it’s particularly…
Read MoreWhat is a song performance coach?
Hi! Welcome back to Dynamic Song Performance. I’m Pepper Jay What is a Song Performance Coach? And, how does a performance coach differ from a voice teacher? The function of a song performance coach is to help the singer excel at each of the vocal, physical & psychological performance skills in the toolbox. The goal…
Read MoreAn actor’s hands are important: easy tips for good nails
Nails! Why are they so important for a model or actor? Hi! I’m Nina Fehren. Welcome back to “Being Beautiful Inside & Out,” by actor and model, Ann Marie Crouch. Why are nails so important you ask? Ann Marie has actually lost jobs because she didn’t take care of fingernails. As a young model, she…
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