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Michael G. Gabel talks with other professional models, actors, photographers, agents, and casting directors about navigating the entertainment industry in Los Angeles: Advice on how to get started, stories about what it‘s like on set, and thoughts on why some are more successful than others — looks can be deceiving...
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Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Aubrey Duncan: Actor, Life Coach
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Michael talks with actor and coach Aubrey Duncan about her ontological approach to working with clients and 'the Model' of life coaching. They also discuss the importance of building community, finding your essence, and why manifestation without action won't make your vision board magically come true. @aubreyduncan_

Friday Oct 22, 2021
Linda Robirds: Modeling Agency Owner
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Michael talks with agent and owner of It Model Management Linda Robirds about how she balances being the boss with building a family of talent at her agency. They also discuss why an in-demand look can open the door, but kindness is what gets you through it. Linda also goes into the most common positive and negative feedback she gets from clients, and why every job is important, even the small ones. @itmodelmanagement

Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Taylor Craven: Model, Fitness Trainer, Influencer
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Michael talks with model Taylor Craven about bringing your best self to set and building relationships that lead to consistent client bookings. They also discuss what she does to stay in shape without being on a "diet," why she doesn't like being called an "influencer," and how she changes clothes so insanely fast. @taylorannecraven

Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Nicole Lemoine: Model, Actor
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Michael talks with model and actress Nicole Lemoine about when they got married (in a commercial) and the time they almost got pregnant (in a callback). They also discuss how to build instant chemistry with a partner on set, how to set respectful intimacy boundaries, and why she gave up on her life dream of becoming a plumber. @lovenicolelemoine

Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Bianca Stam: Model, Actor
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Michael talks with model and actress Bianca Stam about how sensitivity can be harnessed and brought to set in a positive way. They also discuss why she's a terrible pickpocket, why acting "natural" takes practice, and how to invest in your career every single day. @biancawstam

Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Alex Olshonsky: Writer, Yogi, Plant Medicine Advocate
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Michael talks with writer and yogi Alex Olshonsky about how rebellion can be seen as a spiritual act, and what to do when you end up on a path you don't want to be on. They also discuss the use of ayahuasca in recovery and the journey to self improvement. @oloal

Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Sam Glinsmann: Photographer, Road Warrior
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
In the first road 'sode, Michael talks with photographer Sam Glinsmann about the adventure they're on, and why happiness isn't a destination but a way to travel. They also discuss finding positivity in the negative spaces, how his photography reinforces his love of nature, and why your vocation doesn't always have to be your occupation. @sglinsmann

Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Hays McEachern: Actor
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Michael talks with actor Hays McEachern about why they hate actors. They also discuss how he keeps his cool during big auditions, the difference between commercial and TV sets, and why you better get on your self-tape game. @haysmceachern

Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Matthew Oh: Model, Actor, Football Player
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Michael talks with fellow Dartmouth graduate Matthew Oh about what led him from a career in football to modeling and acting. They also discuss how psychology and the balance of practice and play allow you to find flow and react in the moment whether it's at game time or on set. @matthewjamesoh

Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Marta Parrillo: Commercial Agent
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Michael talks with agent Marta Parrillo about what it's like behind the scenes of the commercial acting world, and the state of the industry during COVID-19. They also discuss how finding an agency is like dating, perfecting the art of the office pop-in, and why it's not her job to get you booked. There's also some serious Nicolas Cage gossip from her own podcast, Gone in NICsty Seconds. @martaritaville