Episode 611 - DaJuan Johnson - State of the Industry: What Getting My Show Canceled Taught Me

About this episode

DaJuan Johnson discusses the lessons learned from the cancellation of his show and the evolving landscape of the acting industry.

I'm back. In this State of the Industry episode, I open up about the cancellation of Electric Bloom, what I learned from losing another series, and why nobody talks enough about what happens after the job ends. I get into why your community is your ceiling and why who you surround yourself with matter more than people think. I also talk about reimagining what it means to be an actor in 2026, why I've leaned into directing this past year, and why self-tapes and verticals are both worth your attention right now, whether you like it or not. If you're feeling stuck or unsure where you fit in this version of the industry, this one's for you. CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: @thinkbiggercoaching WHO IS THIS GUY? Check me out at: www.thinkbiggercoaching.com

People in this episode

Host: DaJuan Johnson

Topics covered

• industry insights
• cancellation
• community importance
• acting
• directing
• self-tapes
• verticals

Keywords

• cancellation
• Electric Bloom
• acting
• directing
• self-tapes
• community
• industry

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Electric Bloom

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