Are you unknowingly sabotaging your U.S. auditions with subtle accent mistakes?

In this episode, you'll discover the most common signs that your American accent is holding you back from getting callbacks and roles.

You’ll learn how small pronunciation slips, intonation patterns and vocal habits can make or break your chances of booking.

Listen as I talk about:

• The biggest red flag casting directors notice in your audition.
• The American 'r' mistake that instantly gives you away.
• The role of pitch, inflection and energy in a believable performance.

🎧 Ready to sound authentic and book those U.S. roles?
Join Katherine’s free live workshop: The Four Essential Steps to Performing with an Authentic American Accent → katherinebeck.com/workshop

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What does it really take to make it as an actor in Hollywood?

In this episode, I sit down with the incredibly talented Freya Adams, best known for her lead role in Advantageous and with credits on New Amsterdam, The Blacklist, and countless commercials.

Freya opens up about her path to building a career in Hollywood and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

Listen as we talk about:

• How Freya transitioned from playwriting to acting.
• Why treating auditions as a “numbers game” helped her break into the industry.
• The importance of building authentic relationships with casting directors, crew, and showrunners.
• How creating her own pilot reshaped her career and perspective on the business.
• Freya’s strategies for staying motivated, handling rejection, and keeping her craft sharp.

Follow Freya's acting journey on Instagram.

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Ready to start booking U.S. Roles? Applications are now open for Hollywood Prep School. Apply here: katherinebeck.com/hollywood

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Did you know your thoughts could be the very thing holding back your American accent?
In this episode, we’ll explore how mindset directly influences the way you sound and why shifting your inner dialogue could unlock a more authentic performance. If you’ve ever felt “stuck” with your accent, this one’s going to change the way you think.

Listen as I talk about:

• Why mindset plays such a big role in accent training
• The hidden thoughts and beliefs that might be sabotaging your progress
• The two phases of accent mastery
• How to reframe busyness and excuses so they don’t hold you back
• A simple journaling practice to uncover what’s really preventing you from sounding authentic

Got a topic you'd like to hear on the show? Send us a text message and let us know.

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