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Hosted by Catherine Donnelly · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 68 episodes
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The only commercial acting podcast dedicated to sharing industry insight, captivating stories and audition tips.
Catherine Donnelly hosts Slate It Till You Make It, a arts show with 68 episodes published.
As someone who’s booked over 50 national commercials and has spent the last decade deep in the trenches of commercial casting, it’s taken me a long time to learn one thing: you are almost never the reason you don’t get a
In this episode, host Catherine Donnelly sits down with Beth Fraser (Elizabeth Nicole Fraser), an actor and former broadcast journalist whose career spans commercials, television, and film. Originally from Douglas, Georg
In this episode, Catherine Donnelly unpacks the major shift at Casting Networks — namely, the new paid subscription model for all U.S.-based agents and managers, beginning January 1, 2026. We walk through exactly what th
In this episode of Slate It Till You Make It, host Catherine Donnelly sits down with recurring guest John Fulton, a multi-talented comedian, musician, and actor, to discuss his top ten commercial booking tips. From his e
What does it really take to stand out, book more work, and build a sustainable acting career in today’s rapidly shifting industry? In this episode of Slate It Pod, host, Catherine Donnelly, sits down with Murisa Harba —
What does it take to build a thriving career in commercials — and keep your sanity while doing it? In this episode of Slate It Till You Make It, host, Catherine Donnelly sits down with Stuart K. Robinson, CEO of Brady, B
On this episode of Slate it Till You Make It, host Catherine Donnelly takes a deep dive with Lindsay Bronson of AHC Casting, one of the most successful commercial casting offices in the country. With decades of experienc
In this episode of Slate It Till You Make It, host Catherine Donnelly is joined by the powerhouse that is Havilah Malone—4x bestselling author, award-winning actress, spoken word artist, and executive producer—whose miss
Arlene Schuster-Goss has been a leading force in commercial casting for more than 25 years. As the founder of ASG Casting, she has shaped campaigns for major national brands including McDonald’s, Honda, and Google, and h
In this episode of 'Slate It Till You Make It,' host Catherine Donnelly shares her Top 10 Self-Tape Tips to help actors stand out, impress casting, and book more work. From mastering your frame and lighting to delivering
In this episode of "Slate It Till You Make It," host Catherine Donnelly sits down with Daniel Rojas and Jamila Hache, the visionary co-founders of Rafy, an innovative self-tape app designed to give actors more freedom, f
In this episode of 'Slate It Till You Make It,' host Catherine Donnelly interviews returning guest Sean Spann: an actor, teacher, private coach and VO dubbing artist born and raised outside St. Louis, MO. An LA resident
Dear Fellow Angeleno Creatives - I love you. Stay Strong. - Catherine
In this episode of 'Slate it Till You Make It," host Catherine Donnelly sits down multi-hyphenate Spencer Kramber - actor, acting coach, and commercial session director. With a strong foundation in Theatre Arts from Minn
In this episode of "Slate It Till You Make It," Catherine Donnelly curates valuable insights gleaned from Season 3, meticulously tailored to cater to emerging actors.
Jesse Hsu began his career in entertainment in New York where he studied with UCB and after moving to Los Angeles a few years ago, he has booked a variety of commercials with multiple casting agencies and worked with som
In this episode of "Slate It Till You Make It," host Catherine Donnelly sits down with Marisa Munoz of M Casting. Marisa's journey in the entertainment industry started in Los Angeles as a dancer, where her passion for c
Breaking up with your commercial agent can feel overwhelming, but it’s an important step in taking control of your career. In this episode of "Slate It Till You Make It", host Catherine Donnelly reframes the process as a
In this episode of "Slate It Till You Make it," host Catherine Donnelly sits down with TJ Alvarado is a prolific performer, working in film, television, theater and commercials. TJ established himself in television in th
In this episode of Slate It Till You Make It, host Catherine Donnelly sits down with CPA and financial expert Jaclynn Cherry to explore how actors can benefit from forming an LLC or S-Corp. They cover the basics of each
Havilah Malone
4x bestselling author, award-winning actress, spoken word artist, executive producer
1 appearance on this show
Brinson
Family
1 appearance on this show
Murisa Harba
About The Work
1 appearance on this show
Stuart K. Robinson
BBR Talent
1 appearance on this show
Lindsay Bronson
AHC Casting
1 appearance on this show
Arlene Schuster-Goss
ASG Casting
1 appearance on this show
Daniel Rojas
Rafy
1 appearance on this show
Marisa Munoz
M Casting
1 appearance on this show
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Slate It Till You Make It is hosted by Catherine Donnelly. The show is categorised under arts (performing) and has published 68 episodes.
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