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Slate It Till You Make It

Catherine Donnelly
Commercial Acting
Auditions
Rejection
Tail Slating
Auditioning
Casting Directors
Must Love Cats
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Commercial Agents
Commercials
Resilience
Self-Taping
Ikigai
Los Angeles
Acting
Gratitude
Ava Himmel
CPA
Career Growth
Actor-Agency Relationship

The only commercial acting podcast dedicated to sharing industry insight, captivating stories and audition tips.

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Latest Episodes

In this episode, host Catherine Donnelly sits down with Beth Fraser (Elizabeth Nicole Fraser), an actor and former broadcast journalist whose career spans commercials, television, and film. Originally from Douglas, Georgia, Beth grew up in Sarasota, ... more

In this episode, Catherine Donnelly unpacks the major shift at Casting Networks — namely, the new paid subscription model for all U.S.-based agents and managers, beginning January 1, 2026. We walk through exactly what the new tiered fees are, why Cas... more

In this episode of Slate It Till You Make It, host Catherine Donnelly sits down with recurring guest John Fulton, a multi-talented comedian, musician, and actor, to discuss his top ten commercial booking tips.

From his early days as a basketball te... more

What does it really take to stand out, book more work, and build a sustainable acting career in today’s rapidly shifting industry? In this episode of Slate It Pod, host, Catherine Donnelly, sits down with Murisa Harba — award-winning actress, directo... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Rojas
A sound engineer and composer
Co-founder of Rafy
Episode: Unlocking the Future of Self-Tapes with the Co-Founders of Rafy
Jamila Hache
An actor who understands the self-tape grind firsthand
Co-founder of Rafy
Episode: Unlocking the Future of Self-Tapes with the Co-Founders of Rafy
Spencer Kramber
Acclaimed actor, renowned coach, and commercial session director
Episode: Industry Secrets Unlocked: Spencer Kramber, Acclaimed Actor and Renowned Coach, Reveals All
Jesse Hsu
Accomplished photographer turned commercial actor
Episode: From Behind the Lens to In Front of the Camera: Jesse Hsu on Following Your Destiny, Overcoming Rejection, and Booking Big
Marisa Munoz
Casting director with over three decades of experience, passion for casting and storytelling
M Casting
Episode: M Casting Breaks It Down: Self-Tape Secrets, Actor Boundaries, and Letting It Go
Jaclynn Cherry
CPA with over 15 years of experience, also an actor, comedian, and voiceover artist
J Cherry CPA
Episode: The Actor's Guide to W4s: Balancing Multiple Gigs & Boosting Your Tax Return with CPA Jaclynn Cherry
Ava Himmel
Session director, actress, and founder of the Commercial Club
Commercial Club
Episode: How This Seasoned Session Director Thrives in Hollywood’s Commercial Acting Scene: Ava Himmel on Building Relationships, Non-Verbal Auditions & Detaching from the Outcome

Host

Catherine Donnelly
Host and co-founder, known for her engaging interview style and deep understanding of the commercial acting industry.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • Priceless info from industry pros!

    I have listened to almost every episode! Obsessed. So many gems. Love Catherine’s interview style, she gets right into it and asks great questions. Beware of the intro song though, it WILL get stuck in your head.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CyndiMelendez
    United States2 years ago
  • The best!

    I loooove this pod!! It’s so helpful & encouraging. So blessed to have found it. I look forward to each new episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mellie22jc
    United States2 years ago
  • Always learn something

    Catherine does a great job of bringing helpful guests that always share interesting details about the acting world. She herself is full of knowledge industry and I love connecting the anecdotes to my own experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Saf27
    United States2 years ago
  • Five stars!

    As the SAG strike marches on, I have found great pleasure in listening to this awesome podcast which solely focuses on commercials. Her guests are able to give the inside scoop because Catherine is so warm, honest and endearing and her questions dig deep. I have learned a lot and I have been doing commercials aka micro movies for many years. I can’t wait to listen to more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hiyadb
    United States2 years ago
  • Super informative!!

    As a new actor in the commercial world- I found this podcast extremely helpful! I only found it two days ago and I’ve already binged every episode!! It’s so great to hear from the ones who are casting and running auditions and callbacks because we don’t ever get that feedback. Can’t wait for the new episodes 🙌🏾

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robert Ellis Knight
    United States2 years ago

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The podcast is often recommended for its focus on commercial acting, a niche that is not commonly addressed by similar shows.
Listeners appreciate the warm, engaging interview style of the host, highlighting her ability to ask pertinent questions and connect with guests on a personal level.
Many find the advice and insights shared to be incredibly valuable, specifically in relation to navigating the commercial acting landscape.

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#138
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Original Geico Caveman: John Lehr on Improv, Creating Your Own Work, and Hollywood’s Wild Ride
Q: What are some tips you have for writing in the format of a pilot or an hour-long procedural?
Take a class, no matter how bad it is. Learn from it, take a better class, and be in a place where people are reading your stuff.
The Original Geico Caveman: John Lehr on Improv, Creating Your Own Work, and Hollywood’s Wild Ride
Q: What advice would you have for someone who's like, I don't know, in their 20s and they're like, I'm going to go to LA and do this and try to figure it out?
I'm all for a multi-pronged attack. You should be exploring all of those things and create something that informs what you think you're trying to do.
Actors and Business Entities: When and Why to Form an LLC or S-Corp for Tax Savings with CPA Jaclynn Cherry
Q: Why is an S-Corp different from an LLC?
An S-Corp is a tax entity that can be elected after forming an LLC or corporation, while an LLC is a legal entity. An S-Corp allows for potential tax savings on profits.
Actors and Business Entities: When and Why to Form an LLC or S-Corp for Tax Savings with CPA Jaclynn Cherry
Q: Can you start by explaining the difference between an LLC and an S-Corp, and why would an actor choose to incorporate as one over the other?
An LLC is a limited liability company, a legal entity formed at the state level, while an S-Corp is a tax status that one can elect after forming an LLC or corporation. Actors may choose to incorporate to deduct expenses related to their income.
The Actor's Guide to W4s: Balancing Multiple Gigs & Boosting Your Tax Return with CPA Jaclynn Cherry
Q: What would you say are the benefits to using, employing or hiring someone like yourself to do their taxes versus using TurboTax or Tax Slate or a software?
Jaclynn highlights that human tax preparers can ask more tailored questions relevant to individual situations and capture all potential deductions that software may overlook, making it easier for clients to optimize their tax benefits.

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1. Daniel Rojas
2. Jamila Hache
3. Spencer Kramber
4. Jesse Hsu
5. Marisa Munoz
6. Jaclynn Cherry
7. Ava Himmel

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