Ground Up with Natalee

OMG, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the one and only Joe Gatto.

This is Joe Gatto’s story From the Ground Up!

From how him and the boys started Impractical Jokers, gaining confidence through the support and creativity of others, how and why he decided to venture onto his own.  The importance of collaboration and reaching your full potential through creating momentum for yourself. 

This episode is full of nuggets of inspiration, comedy, and will make you feel inspired to take action on whatever you have been holding off on. Enjoy the ep!

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Watch Joe's entire comedy special here: https://youtu.be/NQghA0123NA?si=cbU7n6NmHU5Qc1n9

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Ya’ll are in for an incredible episode today! Anna and I have similar ground up stories. This girl is  HUSTLER and has truly earned her latest accolade as the cool sidekick alongside Scarlet Johanson in their latest film “Fly Me To The Moon”. Fly Me To The Moon is available for purchase on demand and on Youtube.

Anna shares her journey every step of the way from being with 5 different managers and 4 different agents before finding her dream team, going on 150 audition before booking Fly Me To The Moon, and her epic story about the Universal Studios Showcase for Tour Guides she performed in. 

You are going to find yourself in this story. If you want to feel motivated and inspired, press play.

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Welcome BACK to another exciting episode of Ground Up with Natalee!

In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Los Angeles-based casting director, Lisa London, whose incredible work includes casting the iconic hit show Hannah Montana, along with numerous other TV shows and films that have shaped pop culture.

Lisa opens up about the realities of casting—from the often misunderstood casting process to what it actually takes to book a role in today’s industry. We dive into key questions like:

• What are the biggest misconceptions actors have about casting?

• Who really hires a casting director, and how many submissions do they get per role?

• Do you need an agent or manager to even be considered for auditions?

• Do casting directors really only watch the first few seconds of a tape?

• Is networking crucial for actors, and how does it influence casting decisions?

• If a casting director doesn’t like an audition, is it game over for that actor?

If you're an actor, an aspiring casting director, or just curious about how actors land roles in TV and film, this episode will give you unfiltered insight into what happens behind the scenes. Lisa shares invaluable tips that could transform the way you approach your next audition—and might just be the key to booking your dream role.

Tune in to learn what really sets actors apart in auditions, what to avoid at all costs, and the secrets to making a lasting impression in the room (or on tape).

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Lisa: https://www.instagram.com/lisalondoncasting/

https://www.fromstarttostardom.com/

1:1 Mentorship with Nat: https://linktr.ee/nataleelinez

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Welcome BACK to another Chat with Nat!

In this week's episode I break down the 5 steps I think you should take if you feel like you have NOT been booking and some healthy habits that can get you back on track.

This episode is full of juicy bits!! If you enjoyed the episode please send it to a friend!

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Welcome back to another episode! This one is for my ladies.I sit down with expert dietitian Lauren Papanaos and ask her all of my burning questions about how to keep our bodies in the healthiest shape. We talk about PCOS, Hormone Testing, BAD cramps and foods you can eat to stave them off, Integrative fertility,  the 5 essential strategies for healing through functional nutrition, Insulin Spiking and How To Curb it,  Hyperthyroidism, Apple Cider Vinegar hacks, and more. Nothing is off the table in this episode. 

I pick her brain on ALL the things! 

#pcos #hormoneimbalances #dietition #healthyhabits #conception #integrativefertility #holistic #fertility

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Follow Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/functional.fueling/

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If you feel like the odds are against you and you just CAN’T book, listen to this episode.In this episode I share EXACTLY how many auditions i have been on since January 1st, How many i’ve booked, and i even share how i booked the lead in my latest movie on Tubi! I talk about what it’s like to be recurring on multiple different shows. I share the amount of call-backs and director sessions I've had this year.

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Episode 30:

I sit down with Adeline Rudolph, who stars in some of your favorite shows and movies. Adeline started by booking her FIRST ever in room audition with her role as Agatha Night on Netflix's The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. She continued to make waves in the industry with her performances in Riverdale and Resident Evil. Now, she’s taking on a new and exciting challenge as Kitana in the highly anticipated Mortal Kombat 2.

In this episode, we dive deep into Adeline's journey from her early days in acting to landing major roles in hit series. We talk about how she handled the inevitable lows of not booking roles and the perseverance it took to keep going. Adeline shares her unforgettable audition story for The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and what it was like to audition for the legendary casting director David Rappaport.

Whether you're an aspiring actor or a fan of Adeline's work, this episode is filled with inspiration and insights you won't want to miss. Tune in as we explore the highs and lows of an actor's journey and the determination it takes to succeed in Hollywood.

Connect with Ground Up with Natalee:

Follow Natalee: @nataleelinez

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Keywords: Adeline Rudolph, Mortal Kombat 2, Kitana, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, David Rappaport, acting journey, Riverdale, Resident Evil, Hollywood, acting auditions, actor's journey, perseverance in acting.

In this episode, I sit down with expert life coach Melissa Myer to uncover the best habits and practices for discovering your purpose. Melissa dives deep into how to find your dream career and provides actionable steps to get your life back on track. As a special twist, Melissa is also my best friend, so she shares numerous stories about me, including the memorable time I took a red wagon to Central Park and sold MAGIC journals alongside other street vendors. This episode is a must-listen if you're looking to feel motivated and inspired!

Life coach, discovering your purpose, dream career, getting life back on track, motivation, inspiration, habits, best practices, personal stories, Central Park, MAGIC journals, street vendors, podcast, Melissa Myer, career advice, life advice.

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Danielle shares openly about her journey into booking her breakout role in The Originals, healthy habits that she's cultivated when she is unemployed, how she networks in her career, and what she has been up to lately!

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1:1 MENTORSHIP SESSION WITH NAT

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CWN: Chat with Nat WELCOME BACK!

This episode is all about CONFIDENCE. I truly believe that confidence is the KEY to so much success in your life. That includes career, personal development, and relationships. I believe confidence can help you manifest so much in your life.

This episode is about how to cultivate true inner self-worth. Which shines through you and helps you manifest your dream career, relationship and overall lifestyle.

Send this episode to a friend <3

Email me a screenshot of your review of this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to [email protected] and I will send you a free Magic Journal!!

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Sarunus is known for his hit roles on HBO's Insecure, Freeform's Good Trouble, and his TWO new shows Apple TV +'s Presumed Innocent (which I am 3 episodes deep in and OBSESSED with), and Hulu's new mini series, Clipped.

Damn! This guy WORKS. But, in true Ground Up fashion, it hasn't always been this way.

How he made the jump into acting, his crazy audition story for Insecure, and the trials and tribulations into becoming a series regular! It took him 10 years as he mentions in the episode.

Connect with Ground Up with Natalee:

SARUNAS JACKSON IG: @ronejae

NATALEE’S IG: @nataleelinez https://www.instagram.com/nataleelinez/

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Check out Sarunas's new shows Presumed Innocent on Apple TV & Clipped on Hulu

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CWN (CHAT WITH NAT) is BACK.

Have you ever felt completely unmotivated and wondered if it’s okay to feel that way? You're not alone. For the past three weeks, I've been in a funk. In this episode I share what I have been going through personally over the past month. Feeling in a funk with a lack of motivation! I share 5 of my favorite, tried and true, healthy habits that ALWAYS help get me out of funks.

I share my favorite and the BEST sushi restaurant in Los Angeles as well as the worst restaurant in LA I've tried recently.

Chat with Nat are conversations for you and me. Most of the topics I chat about are requests I get in my DMs. If there's a topic you're interested in chatting about please message me on instagram.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

⭐ 1:1 Mentorship with Natalee

⭐ Free Download for Actors

⭐ The MAGIC Journal (Use Code GROUNDUP for 20% off)

⭐ Get Healthy Water (Mountain Valley Glass Waterbottles)

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Ready to be inspired? Listen to Jordan Agajanian's Ground Up story. Join us as we sit down with Jordan who shares her story of landing her dream job in a fiercely competitive industry - Motorsports. Discover the courage it took, the strategic steps she followed, and how you can do it too.

In this episode, Jordan chats about the secrets behind her explosive social media growth, skyrocketing from 1,800 followers to over 100,000 practically overnight. Whether you're into racing or any other niche, Jordan walks us through, step-by-step, how she creates her content. She does not gate-keep!

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JORDAN'S IG: https://www.instagram.com/jordanagajanian/

here's a link to her viral reel we were talking about: https://www.instagram.com/p/C7etW9eJXF7/

NATALEE’S IG: ⁠@nataleelinez⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nataleelinez/⁠

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In this Ground Up with Nat episode, we sit down with Felice Chan, a distinguished Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner and acupuncturist based in Los Angeles. Felice shares her insights into how our bodies can heal naturally through the power of chi and energy flow. She explains the foundational principles of TCM, emphasizing how understanding the energy areas within our bodies can lead to holistic health and wellness.

Interested in working in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine or Acupuncture? She walks us through her Ground Up story of where she studied, how long it took, and more.

Join us as we explore:

• The core differences between Eastern and Western medicine.
• How acupuncture works and its benefits.
• Practical healthy habits for a balanced life.
• Tips for finding the right acupuncturist for your needs.

Discover the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine and learn how to harness your body's natural energy to achieve optimal health. Whether you're curious about alternative healing methods or looking for practical advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, this episode is packed with inspo!!

Connect with Ground Up with Natalee:

NATALEE’S IG: @nataleelinez

THE PODCAST: @groundupwithnat

FELICE CHAN: @felice.acupuncture

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⭐This episode is produced by https://www.mastermyndmedia.com Email them  at [email protected] for all of your digital needs. Mention Ground Up and receive 15% off your first purchase.

⭐Natalee is now offering 1:1 MENTORSHIP for acting click here to learn more: https://www.nataleelinez.com/mentorship

Health and wellness, entrepreneurship, acting, holistic wellness, traditional Chinese medicine, learn about TCM, how to become an acupuncturist

Shannon Sturges, the renowned on-set acting coach for Hollywood's finest and owner of Speiser Sturges, an acting studio in Los Angeles joins me on the pod.

Shannon and I talk about character work, breaking down auditions, and standing out amongst the THOUSANDS of other people auditioning for the same role.

🔍 What You'll Learn:

Character Work: Master the art of building believable and compelling characters.

Audition Breakdown: Learn the step-by-step process to dissect and conquer your audition sides.

Standing Out: Discover unique strategies to shine brighter than the thousands of other hopefuls vying for the same role.

Mindset Tips: Shannon's proven techniques to get out of your head and fully embody the role.

This episode is packed with actionable tips and golden nuggets that could be the key to what you've been missing in your auditions. Get ready to take notes and transform your audition game!

acting coach, Hollywood auditions, acting tips, Speiser Sturges, audition success, character work, acting studio LA, audition strategies, acting mindset, Hollywood acting tips, acting mentor and coach, auditioning, casting director SHANNON'S IG: https://www.instagram.com/shannonsturges/followers/?hl=en NATALEE’S IG: @nataleelinez https://www.instagram.com/nataleelinez/ PODCAST INSTAGRAM: @groundupwithnat http://instagram.com/groundupwithnat RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: ⭐ This episode is produced by https://www.mastermyndmedia.com Email them at [email protected] for all of your digital needs. Mention Ground Up and receive 15% off your first purchase. Now introducing: 1:1 MENTORSHIP SESSION WITH NAT Go to Nataleelinez.com to learn more

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Priscilla Quintana is best known for her role on Based on a True Story on Peacock and her role as Isabella on Freeform's hit show Good Trouble. In this episode she shares her audition story for what landed her the role on Good Trouble. We talk about being actors in the modern age and auditioning through self-tapes and zoom call backs. We share our ideals in regard to social media in the modern century.

I share my audition story for the first show I ever booked, Siren. Priscilla and I also chat about networking as actors and if we think it is important or not. This is a great episode for actors of all stages and background. We both started from the ground up and share our stories of how we booked, struggling through comparison, and much more! Connect with Ground Up with Natalee: Follow Priscilla on IG: @priscilla_quintana NATALEE’S IG: @nataleelinez PODCAST INSTAGRAM: @groundupwithnat

FULL YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/AuAh7jtlp3s?si=tGG1LOLUJf7PdmAh

This episode is produced by @mastermyndmedia

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Natalee starts by sharing how she came up with the idea for her business MAGIC , the steps she took to get the business going, and 4 ways you can start your own business today.

She explains how social media makes her feel absolutely drained and why you should create your business before taking it to social media. This episode is filled with inspiration and nuggets on how to start a small business and how to gain motivation to take the leap.

morning routine gratitude journal how to start a small business entrepreneurship and more.

Connect with Ground Up with Natalee:

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Niki Koss is an actress and director who has also secured a spot on Forbes 30 under 30.

Niki has starred in Freeform's Famous in Love, directed multiple feature films, commercials, and short films and can also be seen on the infamous Forbes 30 under 30. 

In this episode I ask Niki all the things. I ask her what she looks for in audition tapes when casting roles, how important is it really to have social media as an actor, and if she looks at IMDB before looking at tapes. 

Niki shares her experience on shifting from acting to directing. She shares tips in tools on HOW you can get your directing career started. Get out a pen and paper, you might want to take notes!

Connect with Ground Up with Natalee:

Natalee’s Instagram: @nataleelinez

Niki's Instagram: @nikikoss

Podcast Instagram @groundup_w_natalee

Emails us: [email protected]

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A Complete Commercial Acting Workshop!

When Natalee first moved to LA at 20 years old to pursue acting she knew she had to figure out how to financially support herself. And let's be real...being a hostess at a steak house wasn't cutting it. She was lucky enough to find commercial acting pretty early on in her career. Her first big booking was Farmer's Insurance when she was 21 years old and she hasn't stopped auditioning since. 

In this Complete Commercial Acting Workshop Natalee shares everything you need to know from the Ground Up on how to get started into commercial acting. How to get an agent and a manager. What kind of headshots you need, do you need a reel? what should you resume look like? Pitch email examples. The list goes on. Looking for ways to make extra money as an actor? This could be a great avenue for you. You're not going to want to miss this episode on commercial acting. 

Just because she has been on hundreds of commercial auditions it doesn't mean she's had the luxury to get direct bookings. She still auditions to this day. The only thing that has changed over the years is confidence. The more you practice the better you get and as we know this industry is a numbers game! Keep at it!

PS. Want to learn about how to start on your journey to TV/Film? Check out this immersive guide I created that's on sale now: 

The Actor's Guide

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