I believe actors can be happy and fulfilled before they succeed...in fact, they almost have to be. I am bringing you conversations, coaching, and personal stories of hope, resilience, and success in life (and the acting career). From side job life to series regular, from costar, guest star, or the lead in the musical...I think every actor in Chicago and the world deserves a whole life. Acting is unlikely to fill your cup 100% of the time, so let's fill it together. Support this podcast: http ...
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Negotiating Committee Round Table - SAG-AFTRA 2023 Tentative Agreement
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Courtney Rioux and Avis Boone are Co-Hosting this round table discussion with fellow negotiating committee members, Jason George, Shari Belafonte, and Danielle Towne. We cover AI concerns, the process of the negotiations, and the major gains of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Tentative Agreement. Voting ends December 5th at 5 pm PT/7 pm CT/8 pm ET…
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Using The Creative Process as Therapy Feat. Eddie Mujica
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Our guest today is Eddie Mujica. He's a Cuban-American actor, writer, director, and Emmy-winning producer. In this episode, we talk about his viral videos on TikTok and Instagram, his creative process, auditioning for SNL. We talk about therapy, imposter syndrome, anxiety, and depression. No, it's real. You guys, I swear, it's a really fun episode…
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Living My Younger Self's Dream feat. Behzad Dabu
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Actor Behzad Dabu talks about taking a leap, acting in LA vs Chicago, the actor mindset, the SAG-AFTRA Strike, and more. Behzad Dabu is an actor, producer, and writer based out of both Los Angeles and Chicago. He grew up in Syracuse, NY, and got his BFA in Acting from Columbia College Chicago, where he also worked after college as the Senior Intern…
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Intuition and Play through The Artist’s Way Feat. Barbara Howlin
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Actor and writer, Barbara Howlin talks about using The Artist’s Way to recover your inner artist, trust your intuition, and heal through play. Barbara Howlin is a SAG-AFTRA actor & writer who's been guiding creatives for the last decade. She's taught actors at AMAW and various studios around Los Angeles. Barbara is also a Reiki Master guiding peopl…
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Freedom through Clarity with Courtney and Bex
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Financial fears, abundance, doing what you can where you are right now (even in an actor's strike)...Courtney coaches Bex Marsh through all this and more in a Clarity Session.Bex Marsh is an Asian-American actor, producer, writer, and former college baller and a producer on The Whole Artist Pod! *******An update post Clarity Session from Bex: "I’ve…
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What Is For You Is For You Feat. Emmy-Nominated Shantira Jackson
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Courtney Rioux and guest host, Bex Marsh, talk with Shantira Jackson about spirituality as part of the creative process, career and personal successes, setting boundaries, quitting a writing job for a toxic host, rest, and more. Shantira Jackson is an Emmy-nominated writer/performer based in Los Angeles. She has written for REDACTED FOR THE STRIKE,…
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Braving the Unknown: Navigating Big Life and Career Transitions with Self-Compassion Feat. Jaime Kalman Chipko
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Courtney and her coach, Jaime, discuss the desire to quit acting or at least take a break. They talk about raising strong, independent children, motherhood, and its challenges, especially in the acting industry. Courtney opens up about where the hell she's been the past two years....trigger warning they talk about pregnancy loss. Jaime reveals bein…
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We're Back: Strike Update with guest host Bex Marsh
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After a two-year hiatus (maternity and bereavement leave) Courtney is back at the podcast! Episode 2 will explain where she's been the past two years, but Episode 1 had to be an update on the strike, didn't it?! #SAGAFTRASTRIKE #SAGAFTRASTRONG Official updates at: Sagaftrastike.org ### Co-produced by Bex Marsh and Courtney Rioux. Edited by Courtney…
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The Unicorn Perfect Headshot Feat. Tyler Core (Headshot Photographer)
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. Tyler Core contains multitudes. He, fortunately, stumbled into a job he loves: taking actor headshots for the acting community of Chicago. A hearty community of weirdoes lifts him up every day, including his wife, Stephanie,…
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So You Wanna Know About the Union Feat. Charles Andrew Gardner and Ilyssa Fradin
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. Born and raised on Chicago's south side, SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local President, Charles Andrew Gardner, is an actor, educator, and filmmaker. On-camera credits include The Chi, Chicago PD; films Long Ride Home, Olympia, Noise an…
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We're All Insecure Feat. Torrey Devitto (Chicago Med)
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked. This week Courtney sits down with Torrey Devitto. Torrey is an actor who is known for the NBC drama Chicago Med (2015-2021), Amy Makes Three (2016) , and the CW television s…
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked. This week Courtney sits down with Bex Marsh. Bex is an Asian American actor, producer, writer, and former college baller. She's trained and performed at the world-renowned c…
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked. Today Courtney sits down with Tiffany Yvonne Cox. Tiffany is a 1st generation Trinidadian actress, producer, writer, and director. She began her professional career internin…
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Collaboration vs. Competition Feat. Lolo & Wendy (Chicago Med)
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked. This week Courtney sits down with Lorena Diaz and Wendy Mateo. They are critically acclaimed sketch comedy writers and actors. As Dominizuelan they’ve been featured in Latin…
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Wait...Did I Just Join a Cult? Feat. Dr. Janja Lalich
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked. Today Courtney sits down with researcher, author, and educator, Dr. Janja Lalich, Ph.D. Dr. Lalich specializes in cults and extremist groups and has worked with current memb…
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Imposter Syndrome Feat. James Vincent Meredith (Fargo, Book of Mormon, Widows)
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked. Today Courtney sits down with actor, James Vincent Meredith. Born in Chicago, raised in Evanston, now residing in Oak Park, James Vincent Meredith is proud to call Illinois …
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Uplevel Your Career Feat DaJuan Johnson (Bosch, Grey's Anatomy)
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked. Today Courtney sits down with DaJuan Johnson. DaJuan is a consistently working actor, certified life coach, and the founder of Think Bigger Coaching. Currently, you can catc…
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(Rerelease) Audition Psych 101 with Michael Kostroff (The Wire)
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. This week, Courtney sits down with actor and coach, Michael Kostroff, for a wide-ranging interview. They discuss changing your mindset when it comes to auditioning, Michael's classic TV role on The Wire, the need for civil d…
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Less Struggle, More Flow: Tips for Your Most Fulfilling Year Yet Feat. Wendy Braun
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked. The Success Breakthrough Experience: Wendy’s Free 5-Day Virtual Event: Register http://www.Actorinspiration.com/success Free Gifts From Wendy: Free Guided Meditation: Easing…
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Michael Pressman (Exec Producer-Chicago Med) Life, Art, and Network TV
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. Courtney talks with writer, director, and executive producer of Chicago Med, Michael Pressman. Michael Pressman has been a filmmaker for decades. He directed a diverse slate of feature films, including the cult hit Boulevard…
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A More Joyful Actor featuring Erica Elam (Positive Psychologist, Improvisor)
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked. Today Courtney sits down with performer and positive psychology practitioner, Erica Elam, to discuss how principles from improv and positive psychology can change an actor’s…
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Marlyne Barrett (Chicago Med) on becoming a series regular and building relationships
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked.Courtney chats with actor, producer, and director, Marlyne Barrett; on cultivating relationships, the illusion of fame, and how Marlyne became a series regular without auditi…
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked. This week, Courtney sits down with coach and author, David Ellzey, to discuss his expansion from acting into coaching and how the Sedona Method is a transformational practic…
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Casting is a Party and You’re Invited feat. AJ Links (Paskal Rudnicke Casting)
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked. This week, Courtney sits down with Casting Director, AJ Links, to discuss all things casting; the process, the relationship to the broader industry, and working in times of …
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. Get a sneak peek from season two guests like Michael Pressman (Chicago Med), AJ Links (PR Casting), Marlyne Barrett (Chicago Med), and Erica Elam (Positive Psychologist/Improvisor), and learn what happened to Courtney betwee…
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Panic Attacks and Goals with Kelly O’Sullivan (Actor, Writer, Saint Frances)
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux. Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. This week is the Season 1 Finale of The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux! To celebrate the end of the season, Courtney speaks with actor, writer, director, and best friend, Kelly O'Sullivan, about a variety of topics includi…
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Make your Passion your Profession with Taylor Mallory (Singer, Actor, & Educator)
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with Artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. This week, Courtney speaks with with professional singer, songwriter, actor, educator, and looping artist, Taylor Mallory, about how his artistic statement, “my passion is my profession,” shapes his multi-faceted career; as …
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Manifesting a Series Regular Role with Karin Anglin (Actor, Work in Progress)
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. This week, Courtney has a great conversation with actor, Karin Anglin, about being a series regular on Showtime's Work in Progress, getting over professional heartbreak, letting go of the "how" and the "when", being a serial…
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Be a Changemaker Online with Tony Howell (Digital Strategist)
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. This week, Courtney has a fantastic talk with digital strategist, Tony Howell. Tony is a one-stop shop for digital wellness and this week's episode is jam-packed with useful information and tips. Learn why you need to pay at…
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Create Your Own Work with Sean Ely (Number Six With Cheese)
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. This week, Courtney has a very funny conversation with actor, sketch comedian, podcaster, travel videographer, and YouTube sensation, Sean Ely. Courtney talks to Sean about his career, his drive to always be creating, and th…
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The Myth of the Starving Artist with Miata Edoga (Financial Educator, Actor)
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. This week, Courtney sits down with financial educator and actor, Miata Edoga. One of the longest relationships we have in our life is with money, whether we know it or not. Courtney and Miata discuss the need for artists to …
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The Character's Task with Michael Kostroff (The Wire, The Plot Against America)
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. This week, Courtney sits down with actor and coach, Michael Kostroff, for a wide ranging interview. They discuss changing your mindset when it comes to auditioning, Michael's classic TV role on The Wire, the need for civil d…
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Act like a Series Regular with Wendy Davis (Army Wives, Love Is_ )
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. This week, Courtney sits down with actress and acting coach, Wendy Davis, to discuss Wendy's acting career, her passion for teaching, your responsibilities when you're a lead on a series, and the need to overcome our own lim…
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Healing the Trauma of Racism with Tania Richard (Actor, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant)
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. This week, Courtney sits down with actress, writer and diversity & inclusion consultant, Tania Richard, to discuss the trauma of racism, the need for healing and the search for joy. The aim of The Whole Artist with Courtney …
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BLM Reflection and Loving Kindness Meditation with Courtney Rioux
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. Our regularly scheduled episode, featuring actress and acting coach, Wendy Davis, encountered some technical difficulties so stayed tuned for that interview coming in a couple of weeks. Instead, Courtney takes the opportunit…
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Agent Wisdom with KaCee Hudson (DDO) and Artist Mission Statements with Gail Rastorfer (Actor, Coach)
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. This week, Courtney sits down to chat with the director of DDO Chicago, KaCee Hudson, about the importance of having a great agent, and with actress and acting coach, Gail Rastorfer, about making a mission statement for the …
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Industry Update with Eric Chaudron (SAG-AFTRA) and Breathing with David Ellzey (Awakened Life Coach)
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. This week, Courtney sits down to chat with Eric Chaudron, the Executive Director of SAG-AFTRA Chicago, to discuss the current state of the industry and the union's response to COVID-19, and with David Ellzey, to show us how …
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux (Trailer)
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The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. Each week, Courtney will discuss the best ways to achieve your ideal life. Focusing on topics that range from acting techniques to personal self-care, the podcast will feature a diverse array of guests, from actors and indus…
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