This week, we're stacking seven key phrases to create a full mindset engine. These were introduced in class several months ago, and original explored one at a time over 7 weeks. But as we move more of this part of the work to this platform, I wanted to set standard. These core phrases are foundational in terms of igniting the fires or growth, empowerment, transcendence, and expansion required to fulfill our desire to be engaged, have impact, and be fulfilled, as artists. By repeating these daily, you’re actively rewiring your brain and rehearsing the mindset of your Future Self. The 7 Core Affirmations to Claim Today: 1. “Every day and every way I am getting better and better!” 2. “Every day and every way I am living and learning.” 3. “I consistently exceed my own expectations.” 4. “I choose presence over perfection.” 5. “I release fear and embrace the unknown.” 6. “I offer a unique and powerful presence.” 7. “I create with purpose and power.” 🎯 Your Challenge: The Daily 7 Ritual The challenge is for you to set aside one minute today, and every day this week, to perform the following: 1. Stand tall or sit upright. 2. Breathe deeply. 3. Speak all 7 affirmations aloud with full conviction, focusing on the feeling of each word. 4. Pick one—the one that felt the most powerful or the most challenging—and carry it with you throughout your day. Consistency is your creative superpower. Which of the seven is your focus for today? Drop it in the comments! And don't be shy... Your contributions really do make the community. Cheers! Brandon

⭐️ Why XP Exists... XP simply recognizes participation. It’s not competitive and not about talent — it's about showing up and participating. 🔢 How XP Is Earned: - Comment on a post → +5 - Reflection post → +10 - Practice submission (video/audio) → +25 - Feedback to 2 peers → +20 - Weekly challenge completed → +25 - Attend a live session → +30 - Milestone recognition → +50 🎓 Levels & Tiers (How We Read Them): Skool shows Levels 1–9. In this studio: - Levels 1–3 → Orientation & Engagement - Levels 4–6 → 🎓 APPRENTICE, Training and Practice (75 XP) - Levels 7–9 → 🜁 PRACTITIONER, Precision & Access (225 XP) Progression is intentional, not automatic. 📊 About Visibility: You may occasionally see references to Studio Engagement. That’s simply a snapshot of who’s been actively engaging — It's not a ranking. It's a celebration. And hopefully, an inspiration. XP supports participation and promotes progress. If you’re here and contributing... you’re doing it right.

Welcome to the Craft section of Elemental Actors Studio Online. This is where we focus on the skills that support strong, adaptable, resonant acting — voice, movement, script analysis, on-camera work, and the practical tools of the craft. Here, you’ll see exercises, prompts, and challenges. Some will be technical. Some will be exploratory. All are designed to be usable. Think of this space like learning to make bread — simple ingredients, repeated practice, and steady improvement over time. This is not about polish or perfection. It’s about building trust in your craft over time. To start: What’s one part of your craft you’d like to strengthen or revisit right now? It could be: - listening - text work - voice - on-camera ease - specificity - consistency Name it simply. No explanation required. We're listening. — Brandon

Before the industry, before the outcomes — there was a moment when something in you said yes to this path. What made you choose acting in the first place? This isn’t nostalgia — it’s fuel. Let’s reconnect to it.

Welcome to Elemental Actors Studio Online. 🎭 What This Space Is: This studio exists to support actors who want to: - train consistently - strengthen craft through repetition - build clarity and confidence - engage thoughtfully with others There’s no pressure to perform here. Consistency matters more than volume. 🤝 How to Participate: You’re encouraged to: - comment and engage - reflect honestly - ask questions - contribute when something resonates Show up in a way that feels sustainable. 🗂️ Where Things Live: - Craft — technique, exercises, challenges - Mindset — presence, reflection, orientation - Growth — progression, XP, studio updates - Collab — connection and collaboration - Industry Insights — advanced professional context 🎓 Levels & Tiers (High Level): - Free — Orientation & Engagement - 🎓 Apprentice — Training & Practice - 🜁 Practitioner — Precision & Access Skool tracks participation through Levels 1–9, which we interpret as: - Levels 1–3 → Free - Levels 4–6 → Apprentice - Levels 7–9 → Practitioner Progression is intentional, not automatic. 📈 XP & Momentum: We use a light XP system to recognize participation and consistency. It’s not competitive — just a way to track engagement. 👉 Full details are in “XP, Levels & Momentum Explained” (Growth tab). ▶️ How to Begin: - Watch the welcome video - Introduce yourself - Comment on a post that resonates Welcome to the studio. — Brandon