From gracing the screens of 3-million UK households a week in her biggest acting role to date, to “not having a bloody clue what’s coming next!” Actress, Screenwriter, and Actor's Coach, Adele James, shares an honest and unscripted, journal-like record of her journey toward becoming - and remaining - a “working” Actor. Speaking from a level of success that would be best described as “aspirational, but very much attainable”, adventure with Adele and her journal as she continues to pave her wa ...
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Well. What a 7 months it has been since we last spoke... I've been wanting to record an episode like this for the longest, but for the longest I haven't felt fully able to speak on my experiences this year. Even this is only scratching the surface of what I have learned recently, but listen up if you're keen for some insights on: - Overnight succes…
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It’s the first day of Spring y’all & it’s also 🎉MY BIRTHDAY! 🎉 To honour *finally* entering the last year of my 20s, I wanted to share 29 things I have learned as an actor so far: 1. Everything passes 2. If you ever need the toilet on set ask to go for a “10-1” (ten, one) 3. You can feel so alone sometimes, but all actors want to be seen. None of u…
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This week I am finally committing to less commitment when it comes to this podcast - with chest! It has been such an honour to produce this podcast weekly (for the most part) since December 27th 2021 and I hope that it has given a decent amount of insight into the plight of being a working actor, from a level of perceived success. I still have much…
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This week I wanted to give you a quick reminder of how important it is to BELIEVE in yourself. It is the most radical form of selfcare, the foundation from which all else springs, and absolutely imperative if you want to be a successful actor. Do you have a topic idea for a future Making Our Way segment? Email it over to: itrpod@stepintotheroom.co.…
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This week, I am creeping out of my February hibernation to talk to you about an observation that I came across the other day about being a successful actor. I also wanted to share some insights I had after going to watch Burntwood School's production of Grease earlier this week, which awoke in me such a craving for the thrill and joy of acting at i…
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This week I might still be bearing the war wounds of my latest battle with the flu - the second time this winter - but I am back nonetheless! Having had such a lack of energy of late has really got me thinking and reflecting on what it means to give my energy and effort to things - so that I can a) access the community that I need to survive this i…
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Who else is really enjoying the slow speed of this January? I said last week that 2023 will be the year of momentum, but momentum in your acting career does not have to equal speed exclusively. Plus, enjoy my outtakes from travelling and meeting people on my adventures around protecting your energy. For Making Our Way this week, I am speaking on a …
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28: Kyla Frye - Being a Mummy, a Filmmaker & The Change We Want To See
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This week I am throwing it back to a conversation I had with the delightful Kyla Frye just before Christmas in 2022, all about her life as a mummy, actor, writer, director, producer and all-round inspiring human being. Kyla Frye is an award-winning actress and filmmaker, whose intent on shaping the future of TV and film began with the launch of her…
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For the first time in years I am fully committing to the New Year, clean slate vibe! After a few years of anxiety and loneliness, I am ready for a year of forward momentum and in this week's episode, I want to share how and why with you. If you too are feeling to give yourself a good dose of forward energy, this one is for you. Do you have a topic …
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Merry Christmas podcast listeners! My gift to you this year is the conversation I had with the delightful Harry Collett! Harry is an Essex-born actor best known for playing Ollie Hide in Casualty from 2014 til 2022, Tommy Stubbins in Dolittle and for his latest role, Prince Jace Valeryon, in HBO’s House Of The Dragon. I’ve admired Harry’s work, but…
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This week, I have been thinking a lot about balance and more specifically, the choices I (and all of us) get to make around the prioritisation of our time. After all, she really is the most precious resource we all have... In Making Our Way this week I am addressing a question from the In The Room (coaching) Instagram Q+A a few weeks ago, about how…
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Just as I had hoped it would be, the move into the new house this week has brought with it the freshest of fresh starts, with the priority this week being mental space, nourishment and clarity (even if only on what to get more clarity on...). As such, I haven't done a single thing that was acting-related. Instead, I have mostly been pouring myself …
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Well, this week's episode might feel like it has nothing to do with pursuing an acting career... but in that way that there is no acting without the actor, it has everything to do with it! As I make (yet another) move to a new home this weekend, it feels only right to open up about my long-standing wrestle with depression - something which has been…
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21: Vincent Jerome - Family, Owning The Role & Supporting vs Leading
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A few weeks ago when I was still on tour, I had the good fortune of being able to sit down with my good friend, Vincent Jerome. Vincent Jerome is a London-based artist with a degree in Performing Arts from London Metropolitan University. Since working in theatre venues, he has acted in films such as Transformers: The Last Knight and Wonder Woman 19…
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This week has been a big week for me... started with a blue tick, included a meaningful heart-to-heart with my agent, and finished with our final performances of The Importance of Being Earnest UK tour! By all accounts, its been a great week, albeit surprising in places. As always, there is much to take away from it all. Do you have a topic idea fo…
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This week I have been slapped around the face by the anniversary of some very big life changes. It has had me reflecting on what it has been like to survive personally and thrive professionally throughout a tough grieving process. If you would like to talk to anyone about anything you are struggling with, please visit checkout Papyrus - a charity f…
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This week I sat down with a very good friend I made earlier this year filming in Morocco - the awesome actress, Kaysha Woollery (she/her). Kaysha is a London-based actor. With over a decade's acting experience, she has worked with a range of notable companies, including Netflix, Amazon Prime, National Theatre Scotland, The Young Vic, The Bush, Lyri…
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This week I am coming to you from gorgeous Los Angeles, California! However, and perhaps contrary to expectation, I am here purely for pleasure this week visiting friends and taking a well-needed/deserved holiday break from touring The Importance of Being Earnest around the UK. I have made absolutely no business engagements whatsoever for the time …
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16: Daniel Jacob AKA Vinegar Strokes - Touring Like A Boss & Being A Multi-Talented Creative
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This week I sat down with my current co-star of The Importance of Being Earnest and the incredibly multi-talented, Mr Daniel Jacob (he/him), to catch up about how our tour has been going for him so far and more... Daniel Jacob is an Actor and Cabaret Performer who graduated from the Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts (LIPA) Some of Daniel’…
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Coming at you this week from tour venue #4: The Northern Stage in BEAUTIFUL Newcastle. We're over halfway through the tour now, so I thought it would be a great time to reflect on some survival advice and tips for touring Actors. This week on Making Our Way: when to take advice and who from. Do you have a topic idea for a future Making Our Way segm…
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Well, well, well, it's been a little while since we last spoke indeed! But I have to say that getting back into recording the podcast again this week has made it feel like absolutely no time has passed whatsoever! In any case, it is my pleasure to introduce the new and improved version of the podcast: In The Room with Adele James (formerly known as…
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The update on the job I've been auditioning for, for four months is... there is no update. What there are though, are a whole bunch of lessons learned from the experience of auditioning for and grieving this job multiple times over. I am now (hopefully) in the final stage of this process and should be finding out either way ASAP, so in the meantime…
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In the last two weeks I have experienced so many twists and turns - from the joy of an awards nomination, to another unexpected update with *that* job I've been auditioning for since December, to the pain of being bedridden with a horrific flu for several days. As I have often said, this life is a rollercoaster! I do feel though, that I am at a poi…
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This week I am pleased to bring you a chat with our second industry guest - the incredibly ambitious and inspiring, Sam Benjamin! Sam is an actor, screenwriter and director known for his roles in Doctor Who, BBC's The War of the Worlds and I Am Vengeance: Retaliation now on Netflix. He's originally from the land of the Beatles in Merseyside, though…
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This week I climbed out of my own personal mental hole in time for us all to dive headfirst into a week of devastating world events and immense grief within the UK's artistic community. Having said that, it has also been a very enlightening week - full of introspection, gratitude and some epiphanies about living intentionally. If you would like to …
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This week my confidence has taken a nose-dive and my anxiety has been raging. The question is, how to move through it? Because somehow, some way, we must... If you would like to contribute to the Making OUR Way segment of a future ep, please email makingmywaypod@gmail.com - I would love to include you!…
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For this week's episode, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with my former co-star and good friend, Olivia D'Lima. Olivia is an actor and writer, most known for her performance as Fenisha Khatri in BBC's Casualty. She recently died on screen again in Death in Paradise and aims to continue dying (or even living) in more things. We chatted a…
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In complete contrast to the last two weeks, the past week has been GREAT career-wise (and sleep-wise - at last!) But this is not the time to take one's foot off of the proverbial pedal. Professional etiquette, self-confidence and survival strategy are all better honed when the going is good. Thank you Lydia for inspiring this week's Making OUR Way …
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It's been a mixed week - packed out with birthdays, a trip to Spain, some unexpected good news, and a lack of motivation towards a writing project. Highs and lows, but above all else, many moments to learn from. Thank you Cara for inspiring this week's Making OUR Way topic: hype vs reality. If you would like to contribute to a future Making OUR Way…
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I've been sent some subtle and some not so subtle reminders all week about the necessity of honouring what I truly want - both personally and professionally. Whew. It's been a very loud week. Thank you Abbie for inspiring this week's Making OUR Way topic: career-life balance. If you would like to contribute to a future Making OUR Way segment, pleas…
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This week, sleep regression, Daniel Kaluuya and saying "no" have led me to an awakening about the power of choice - a power that I think we are all more than capable of having. Thank you Lottie for inspiring the first ever Making OUR Way topic: second jobs! I would love to hear from YOU if you would like to contribute to a future Making OUR Way seg…
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This week I have been thinking about how little we Actors sometimes actually get to do any acting, and how we can find ways to act more. Plus, reflecting on the benefits that healthy habits and routine have had for me, navigating an unpredictable lifestyle.Por Adele James
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What are my main takeaways from getting ready for 2022 over the past week? The benefits of goal setting, being flexible with myself and keeping a close circle.Por Adele James
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For the first episode, I thought it was only right to map out and reflect on my entire journey so far in my journal, leading to where you meet me today: with no clue as to what's coming next and learning to find peace within that.Por Adele James
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