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Thoughts on casting rooms, plant-based kitchens, and building a life that feeds more than one dream.

Vintage film camera and casting headshots with subtle AI visualization

Film & TV · August 3, 2026

Are Actors Worried About AI Taking Over the Film Industry?

In casting rooms for 25 years, I've learned that technology changes tools, not truth. Here's what working actors are actually asking me about AI.

Side-by-side vegan and vegetarian plates on a cream tablecloth

Wellness · August 3, 2026

The Difference Between a Vegan and a Vegetarian

One word gets used for both, but they are not the same thing. As a holistic nutritionist, here's how I explain the difference.

Portable vegan meals in glass jars and containers

Wellness · August 3, 2026

Vegan Food on the Go

Airport terminals, 12-hour set days, and road trips don't have to mean fast-food compromise. Here is how I stay plant-based anywhere.

Portable vegetarian snacks with eggs, cheese, and whole grains

Wellness · August 3, 2026

Vegetarian Food on the Go

If you're not fully plant-based yet, vegetarian eating while traveling is easier than you think. Here's where to find satisfying meals anywhere.

Friendly casting director greeting an actor in a warm casting office

Film & TV · August 19, 2026

Are Casting Directors Approachable?

After 25 years in casting rooms, here's what I wish every actor knew about walking up to a casting director — and why the answer is almost always yes.

Split image of a small-town film location and the skylines of Los Angeles and New York

Film & TV · August 19, 2026

Is Location Casting for Major Roles?

Most notable actors are part of the ensemble cast and are cast in LA or New York. Here's how location casting really works on major film and television projects.

Plant-based airline meal tray with a burger patty, vegetables, and tea by the window

Wellness · August 19, 2026

How to Prepare for Flights and the Truth About Impossible Meat

Airlines are finally catering to plant-based eaters. Here's how to fly without worrying about your next meal — plus an honest look at the pros and cons of Impossible Meat.

Steaming tea cup on a casting office desk beside headshots

Tea Culture · September 15, 2026

How a Good Cup of Tea Can Change the Mood of a Casting Room

After 25 years behind the casting table, I've learned that the smallest rituals can calm the biggest nerves — starting with tea.

Elegant glass tea jar surrounded by herbs and lemon slices

Tea Culture · September 15, 2026

The Story Behind Unbothered: Tea as Self-Care in Hollywood

Hollywood moves fast, talks loud, and rarely stops. The Unbothered tea line was born from my need to find stillness in the middle of all of it.