Actors in Action: How Clarity and Strategy Unlocked Career Breakthroughs
In this honest and inspiring chat, you’ll hear from five working actors who made the leap from feeling stuck and scattered to taking aligned, strategic action that transformed their careers. These actors aren’t just talking theory. They share exactly what shifted when they stopped waiting to be chosen and instead stepped into the driver’s seat of their business.
From branding and mindset to networking and self-trust, this panel dives deep into what it really looks like to take ownership and what opens up when you do. You'll hear how they broke through old patterns, let go of limiting beliefs, and started showing up in a way that casting, reps, and collaborators couldn’t ignore.
If you’ve been doing “all the things” and still not booking, this panel shows what happens when you shift from scattered to strategic.
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About The Speakers
Howland Wilson
Howland Wilson is a genderqueer actor and musician based in L.A., seen in Hacks (HBO Max) and Atlas (Netflix). A Stella Adler alum, they train with Kennedy Brown. Howland credits Jodie Bentley’s guidance for helping them grow and is proud to be part of this summit.
Ryan Andes
Ryan Andes is a NYC-based actor, singer, and voice artist known for originating Karl the Giant on Broadway (Big Fish) and voicing Grimlock and Shockwave in Transformers: Cyberverse. From anime to video games to national brands, his voice is everywhere, including Paramount/Audible’s Witness.
Niko McCall
Niko started acting while working for an airline in Kansas, taking on roles across the U.S. He’s the creator of Lead with Compassion, a podcast on life as a trans man. A longtime student of Lindsay Frame, Niko now approaches acting with confidence, and even loves auditioning!
Rupinder Nagra
Rupinder Nagra is a Canadian Academy-nominated actor and producer whose work has screened at TIFF, Telluride, and Venice. Known for complex, driven roles and global storytelling, he starred in Amal, produced award-winning films, and works across four international markets.
Hosts
Actor, Producer & Career Coach, CEO of Actor Insider
Jodie Bentley, CEO of Actor Insider, is a sought-after coach and Tisch-trained actor with credits on Netflix, Hulu, and Apple TV. Named a Top 20 LA Coach, she’s helped 2,300+ actors worldwide land reps, book major roles, and build thriving, creative careers.
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