Season 3
SEASON 3 EPISODE 1
What is a personal brand and why you need one.
Welcome back to The Business of Show Business for season 3.
For the very first episode, I dive into personal branding for creatives and freelancers, exploring not only how visuals are important but how a personal brand is also made up of your personality, tone, values and goals and wrapped up nicely in the content you produce.
Listen to find out more.
SEASON 3 EPISODE 2
Season 3 Episode 2
Mental health and self-care in the arts with Applause for thought
For episode 2 of season 3, we are joined by Raffaella Covino, an actress with a passion for mental health in the arts. She is the founder and director of the triple award-winning organisation Applause for thought.
Applause for thought provide free and lower-cost mental health support, talks, workshops, well-being schemes & consultancy and accredited mental health courses to all those in the arts and entertainment industry.
In this episode, we discuss the mental health challenges in the arts and how we have to value ourselves more.
SEASON 3 EPISODE 3
Property for Performers
with Adam Galbraith, Tommy Franzen and Shaun Smith.
For season 3, episode 3 of The Business of Show Business podcast, we did something a little be different and invited three guests onto the show as a panel discussion.
In this episode, we tackle performers' property, getting on the ladder, building a property business, and the money mindset.
Adam Galbraith, Tommy Franzen and Shaun Smith are all highly successful performers whose careers have seen them perform with companies such as Matthew Bourne's Swanlake, Zoonation, Mamma Mia 2: Here we go again, Cats the movie and Strictly Come Dancing, to name a few.
They have all also built up successful property careers alongside performing. In this episode, they dive into how to get on the property ladder and turn one property into a business.
SEASON 3 EPISODE 4
Rejection, Imposter Syndrome and how to stand out as an actor, creative and freelancer.
We are on episode 4, and I am flying solo today as I tackle rejection, imposter syndrome and how to stand out in a crowd.
This topic is something that almost all creatives and freelancers experience at some point, and I wanted to dive into this subject because 2020 and 2021 have not gone according to anyone's plans.
I break this episode down into three sections:
Rejection
Imposter Syndrome
How to stand out in a crowded area of work.
If you want to book a coaching session or a business consultation, send me an email at info@jamiebody.com.
SEASON 3 EPISODE 5
Life after performing
Building a career after injury with Rachel Windsor
For season 3, episode 3 of The Business of Show Business podcast, I am joined by Rachel Windsor.
Due to an accident, while performing, Rachel’s entertainment career was cut short, but now she has built a successful yoga personal brand and runs social media accounts for Yoga studios.
Rachel and I trained together many years ago at musical theatre college, and sadly, due to an accident, Rachel was forced to change her career path. She went from performing on stages across the UK nightly to now running a successful Yoga personal brand.
In this episode, we discuss life after performing and how valuable your skills can be to other careers. We talk about the mindset needed to overcome injury, how you have to think like a business as a personal brand.
SEASON 3 EPISODE 6
Tax for Actors
with Owen Woodgate
For season 3, episode 6 of The Business of Show Business podcast, I am joined by Owen Woodgate from Tax for Actors.
Set up in 2011 by Managing Director Owen Woodgate, Tax for Actors is an Independent Accountancy firm that aims to provide a clear and transparent service for theatrical professionals.
In this episode, we dive into the entrepreneurial mindset, building a business, and Owen gives some constructive advice on Tax and what you need to do as a freelancer to be self-employed.
SEASON 3 EPISODE 7
Should I have a website as an actor, performer and freelancer?
During this episode of The Business of Show Business podcast, I dive into one of my most asked questions - Do I need a website as an actor, performer or freelancer?
A website can act as a magazine to your life and is your dream home online. It is a fantastic marketing resource for you to have; however, it is both a time and money commitment.
During this episode, we look at:
Is now the right time to build a website?
Should I do it myself or hire a designer?
What should I put on it? and more.
SEASON 3 EPISODE 8
How to be a presenter
with Emily Rose Adams
For season 3, episode 8 of The Business of Show Business podcast, I am joined by presenter Emily Rose Adams.
Emily has worked for companies such as Virgin Radio, Talk Radio and has hosted many events.
We discuss the skills needed to be a presenter as well as the new subscription website Emily has created called Presenter Jobs. Whether you are new to presenting or already working as a presenter this is website is a fantastic resource.
SEASON 3 EPISODE 9
Inside the TV studio.
Multi-camera directing and managing a team with Stuart Earl
We go into the TV studio in this episode of The Business of Show Business Podcast as we meet Multi-Camera Studio and OB Director Stuart Earl.
For the last 15 years, Stuart has worked in the world of TV on shows such as BBC Breakfast, Do the Right Thing, and Good Morning Britain.
During this episode, we discuss what it takes to make a TV show, how to manage a team and how to progress in a role that you love.
SEASON 3 EPISODE 10
Must have apps to use as an actor, creative and freelancer
In this episode of The Business of Show Business podcast, I list the 5 types of apps you should have on your smartphone to help your personal brand and you to run your business.
For me, the 5 main types of apps you need are:
1) Storage and organisation
Apps mentioned - Todoist, Evernote, Toggl, Lastpass, Google Drive, WeTransfer, Dropbox.
2) Business
Apps mentioned -Microsoft Word, Pages, Adobe Scan, Microsoft Office Lens, Swift Scan, Sans Drama, Quick Books, Xero, Otter Ai.
3) Media and Design
Apps mentioned- iMovie, Kinemaster, Unfold, Legend, Mojo, Canva.
4)Social Media
Apps mentioned - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, Clubhouse, Pinterest, Snapchat.
5)Balance
Apps Mentioned - Forest, Headspace, Feedly, Water App, Happify, Lumosity.
SEASON 3 EPISODE 11
The Dancer’s Mindset
With Dr Chelsea Pierotti
In this episode of The Business of Show Business Podcast, we discuss the mindset of a dancer and performer with Sports Psychologist and Consultant for Dancers Dr Chelsea Pierotti.
For 10 years Dr Chelsea has used her experience as a professional dancer and coach, along with her PhD in sport psychology to help dance teachers make a bigger impact in the lives of their dancers.
"You may only have them in your class for a few hours a week, but you have the power to teach dancers about resilience, growth mindset, passion, and perseverance."
SEASON 3 EPISODE 12
What is a coach?
And how a coach can help you build the career you want.
In this episode of The Business of Show Business Podcast, Jamie Body is joined by Lauren Kester and Leena Pheonix, who, like Jamie, are coaches who come from the entertainment industry.
During this episode, they discuss what a coach is and how a coach can help you get to where you want to be and why they trained themselves as coaches.
SEASON 3 EPISODE 13
Graphic Design and Following Your Passions
with Craig Anthony Kelly.
During this episode of The Business of Show Business podcast, host Jamie Body is joined by performer and graphic designer Craig Anthony Kelly.
Craig designed the artwork for this podcast and The Business of Show Business logo, and alongside his performing career, he has built up his graphic design business.
In this episode, they discuss following your passions, diversifying your skill set and learning to be present and enjoy the moment you are in.