Episode 4 - Lacey Kaelani and Jenna Kammo of "Casting Depot"

The casting process can be stressful for actors and producers. Join Karina Michel, entertainment guru and entrepreneur, as she interviews guests who are sharing their journeys and inspirational stories. Lacey Kaelani and Jenna Kammo quit their day jobs and founded "Casting Depot", the one stop shop for everything casting. They share tips for success and personal stories and with us on their rise to the top. If you're an actor trying to land your next gig or thinking of starting your own business in entertainment, this episode is for you. https://www.castingdepot.com/ @castingdepot https://medium.com/authority-magazine/inspirational-women-in-hollywood-how-lacey-kaelani-jenna-kammo-of-casting-depot-aim-to-give-f062db2835d2 Show Notes: Lacey Kaelani and Jenna Kammo of "Casting Depot" Casting made easy for both the director and the talent! In this episode, we have, Lacey Kaelani and Jenna Kammo, the co-founders of the media-tech startup, Casting Depot. The duo quit their day jobs and started Casting Depot, which is a one-stop-shop for everything casting. They share their personal journeys before they flourished in casting, plus how the future looks like for Casting Depot. Listen in to learn how you can land your next acting, modeling, or and voice-over gig without too much of a hustle. “Surround yourself with people that believe in you and people that bring you up.” What You Will Learn: [0:39] They explain why started Casting Depot as a one-stop site for talents and casting directors. [3:38] Lacey describes her background in business and animation before flourishing in casting. [4:48] The benefits of having a business partner to help share the burdens and hiccups. [7:46] Lacey describes a career mistake that taught her the importance of due diligence. [10:27] The importance of consistently applying for jobs and reinventing when things don’t work out. [12:07] How to take care of yourself by doing what makes you happy. [13:20] Jenna insists on the purpose of always practicing kindness. [14:31] Learn to surround yourself with people that add value to your life and that you add value to. [15:19] The future of the casting marketplace they recently launched.