You’re Not Crazy For Wanting More—You’re Ready.

Amanda DeBraux
May 2, 2025
3 min read

What have you done to step into May 1st?

Now that we’re on Day 2, you might be thinking back to the first quarter of the year and asking yourself, What have I actually done? What have I moved? What have I shifted? What am I still holding onto that I promised I’d release?

Listen—I did the spiritual bath. I cleansed. I wrote down my goals. I released as much as I could, said my goodbyes to what no longer served me, and yes… I blew cinnamon out the door. So I get it.

FYI: I had hoped my bath would look like ⬅ this...but it looked like this ⬇ 😅

Now you’re probably asking yourself: Okay, now what?

Because if we’re being honest, you want more. You want to do more. And most importantly—you deserve more.

I recently had the pleasure of meeting casting director Victoria Murphy, and something she said stuck with me. She reminded me that yes, you chose a tough business. But when your work makes someone gasp, laugh, cry—or when you land that audition, or step onto any set, whether it’s an indie, a student short, a series, or a feature—you’re doing what you’re meant to do.

You’re here because you have a powerful gift.

You chose this path because something inside you had to.

Don’t let the “no’s” make you forget that. You never know where a “no” comes from—it could be casting someone who looks like you, it could be timing, or them seeing you for a different role. But it is not a reflection of your value, your passion, or your right to be here.

You are enough. You are worthy. You are needed.

Whether it’s your emotional eyes, your quirky voice, your sharpness, or your softness—there is a place for you. There are stories waiting for you to tell them. And they need you to keep going. So don’t stop. Don’t shrink. Don’t forget your why. Be you, boldly and brilliantly. That’s what gets you booked. That’s what builds the life you keep dreaming about.

I believe in you!!!

And to my corporate professionals—I see you too. I know the loop you feel stuck in. But the truth is, you have the power to shift it. Start by changing how you show up at work.

Speak up.
Offer the idea.
Schedule the meeting.
Prepare for the raise.
Explore other departments.

Stop waiting to be chosen and start choosing yourself.

The dream life doesn’t magically show up. You’ve got to align your energy, your habits, your mindset, and your actions like the version of you that already has it. Because if your body and spirit aren’t prepared for the dream, it’ll always feel out of reach.

Dress for the job you want. Think like the actor you aspire to be. Lead like the version of you who’s already living in her breakthrough.

This is your moment to reset. Refocus. Recommit.

So I’m inviting you—actor, creative, professional—to stop waiting. You’re not meant to do this alone. Coaching isn’t just about motivation—it’s about true transformation.