Are you taking acting workshops or just completed training with a Spotlight-accredited provider? Wondering how to actually start working in the UK acting industry?

In this episode, Lindsay B. breaks down exactly what steps actors need to take after training—from building your Spotlight CV to getting your first headshots, applying for castings, building experience, and joining Equity.

Learn how to use casting sites like StarNow, Mandy, Backstage, and CastingCallback the smart way, how to get your first showreel clips (even without professional credits yet), and how to position yourself for real acting jobs in indie film, theatre, and beyond.

💡 Whether you're a fresh graduate or just starting your journey, this episode gives you the clear, actionable path that most actors wish they had sooner.

📲 Show Notes, Links & Resources: 👉 lindsaybofficial.com

✅ What You’ll Learn:

• What Spotlight is (and why it matters)

• How to get cast without an agent (yet!)

• Where to find reputable casting calls (free & paid options)

• Why headshots and showreel matter (and how to get them)

• How to avoid common beginner mistakes

• When to join Equity (and how it helps)

✨ Plus: Lindsay shares tips from her own journey and how to create your own work and network with the right people for growth.

🖥️ Visit lindsaybofficial.com for the full show notes and actor training resources.

What does it really take to become a master actor—without losing your passion or burning out?

In this episode, I break down a practical blueprint for long-term creative growth, inspired by:

🎭 Legendary acting coach Larry Moss 📚 Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000-Hour Rule ⚡ Josh Kaufman’s 20-Hour Rule for rapid skill-building

Whether you’re juggling survival jobs, prepping for auditions, or trying to stay motivated between gigs—this episode is packed with tools you can actually use.

You'll learn:

• Why deliberate practice matters more than just showing up

• The daily and weekly habits Larry Moss recommends (they’re gold)

• How to use rapid learning to prep for auditions and skill gaps

• A sample actor training blueprint to help you stay on track

💻 Get more training, structure & support: 👉 www.lindsaybofficial.com

🎙 Want more like this? Be sure to subscribe—and stay tuned for future deep dives, guest interviews, and real talk about building a sustainable acting career.

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With love and fire,

Lindsay B.

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