{"podcast":{"title":"The Global Actor | Motivational Business Strategy for Actors + Multi-Hyphenate Creatives","slug":"the-global-actor-motivational-business-strategy-for-actors-multi-hyphenate-creatives-6995353","podcast_index_feed_id":6995353,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/66ba31613889f01ccfcc0a1c","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/theglobalactor","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/66ba31613889f01ccfcc0a1c/1724081095617-beb129cb-3b11-4c94-9b64-473dab9e4577.jpeg","author":"Elise Arsenault","episode_count":36,"summary":"Are you done with Fear and Overwhelm running your acting career? If the answer is ‘YES’ then you’re in the right place. Welcome to The Global Actor Podcast! Every other week, join award-winning actor, coach and entrepreneur Elise Arsenault as she shares lessons learned, innovative conversations and offers fresh strategies to help you finally experience more freedom and flow in your creative business. How do I negotiate higher rates? Why might an actor consider adding Audiobook Narration to their career? How can I add a new creative stream without losing momentum in my acting career? Elise will explore answers to these questions and so much more So hit play and let’s get into it! Connect with Elise at www.theglobalactor.com + join the conversation happening on Instagram @theglobalactor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-18T06:19:20.331511+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-global-actor-motivational-business-strategy-for-actors-multi-hyphenate-creatives-6995353"},"episode":{"title":"32. 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