Breakthrough by Ali Yassine

In this episode of Breakthrough, veteran casting director Andrea Kenyon shares rare insider truths about what gets actors booked, the mistakes most actors make in self tapes, how casting decisions really happen, and why bringing life beyond the lines matters.We talk auditions, risk-taking, demo reels, headshots, the evolution of casting, AI in the industry, and the mindset actors need to build lasting careers.If you’re an actor chasing your next breakthrough, this episode is for you.🎙 New episodes every week.#Acting #AuditionTips #CastingDirector #SelfTape #BreakthroughPodcast🎙 ABOUT THE PODCASTBreakthrough is the podcast that explores the dream and process of entrepreneurs, artists and creators that got them to where they are to inspire your the listener to chase yours.

What happens when your dream rejects you?In this episode of Breakthrough, actress, filmmaker, and storyteller Magalie Bazinet shares the painful moment she was kicked out of acting school because of her English — and how that rejection became the turning point that forced her to take control of her own career.Instead of quitting, Magalie moved forward by creating her own projects, directing films, and telling stories that mattered to her.We talk about the brutal reality of the acting industry, dealing with rejection, building confidence as a performer, and why sometimes the only way forward is to create your own opportunities.This is a raw conversation about failure, resilience, identity, and the moment you realize nobody is coming to save your career.If you're an actor, creator, or dream-chaser, this episode is for you.

Most actors are told to care more about auditions.But what if not caring is the real breakthrough?In this episode of Breakthrough, actor Anthony Demarre shares the brutal truth about auditioning that nobody talks about — and the mindset shift that finally helped him stop overthinking, let go of rejection, and start showing up freer in the room.We talk about rejection, confidence, bombing auditions, mindset, and what actually changes when you stop attaching your self-worth to the outcome.If you’re an actor, creator, or dream-chaser stuck in your head and tired of hearing “just keep going” — this conversation is for you.

What if the “safe” choice is actually the most dangerous one?In this episode of Breakthrough, actor Praneet Akilla opens up about the moment he realized he was living the wrong life — despite doing everything “right.”From studying engineering and chasing stability, to self-eliminating before anyone else could reject him, Praneet shares the raw truth about fear, identity, privilege, money, and the uncomfortable reality of pursuing acting as an immigrant kid.This is not a story about overnight success.It’s a story about delusion, patience, and choosing uncertainty over comfort.We dive deep into:Why hard work alone isn’t enough in actingThe lie of “playing it safe”How money, timing, and privilege really affect successWhy most actors don’t fail — they quit too earlyThe mental game behind auditions, rejection, and self-worthWhat a real breakthrough actually looks like

What happens when you keep hearing “no” — or worse, nothing at all?In this episode of Breakthrough, actor, filmmaker, and creator Henry C King opens up about rejection, self-doubt, and the moment he stopped waiting for permission and decided to create his own breakthrough.From moving to Vancouver with no clear plan…to years of unanswered auditions…to betting on himself and making his own film Donnie,Henry shares the raw truth about what it actually takes to stay in the game as an actor and creator.This conversation goes deep into:The brutal reality of rejection in the acting industryWhy hearing “nothing” hurts more than hearing “no”The mindset shift behind “Why not me?”Creating your own opportunities when doors won’t openMaking a short film from scratch with no guaranteesTrusting yourself when no one else doesThis episode isn’t just about acting — it’s about betting on yourself, taking ownership of your path, and moving forward even when the outcome is uncertain.If you’re a creator, entrepreneur, actor, or anyone feeling stuck in life — this one will hit.

In this episode of The Breakthrough Podcast, we sit down with actor Kaidan Connors — and his story is one you do not want to miss.Kaidan opens up about dropping out of university, leaving a strict religious environment, traveling across Australia to rediscover himself, and finally making the life-changing decision to pursue acting full-time. From moving across the country to starting over in Vancouver, to navigating identity, courage, and self-expression — this is one of the rawest and most inspiring conversations we’ve had on the show.If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or pressured to follow a path that isn’t yours… this episode might be the breakthrough you need.

In this episode of Breakthrough, I sit down with actor and producer Joshua Bilbao to dive into his journey from Mexico City to Montreal, his training in New York, and how he’s built a career by creating his own opportunities. Joshua opens up about: discovering acting through learning French, training in New York, landing his first Netflix credit and much more. #BreakthroughByAli #JoshuaBilbao #ActingPodcast #ActorLife #MontrealTheater #TheRecruit

In this episode, we sit down with actress Leah Rose deep diving into her acting career and her frist role. More inspirations, hard work and resilience. Catch it now on our platforms ! #acting #actresslife #auditionlife #webstertalent #breakthroughbyalicanva

In this episode, Jenessa Galbraith shares her insights on directing, offering valuable self improvement tips for those interested in the field. From lessons from the screenplay to motivation, this episode is packed with information. Tune in to learn more!

Correy and Brad are two veterans of the acting industry. Having recently expanded their careers into Sketches and Comedy. We deep dive into now only their impressive acting career but also how they were able to make in the Sketch Comedy world.

In this episode, we interview actress Madonna Gonzalez as she shares with us deep acting tips and tricks on how to stay on top of your game and book consistently.

Insightful episode with actress Chelsea Brown who breaks down many of her challenges moving from the Australian to the Canadian/American entertainment industry. We also dive down into the American accent.

In this episode, Abraham Asto takes us through his journey on Self Discovery and Empowerment. Abraham with an impressive line up of credits under his belt shares his wisdom with us all.