Author: Sonia Iris Lozada

My various podcasts. I have to tell you that I enjoy interviewing people for my podcasts. Not so much, when it comes to editing and social media. This week I interviewed Jerry Bell, the musician for my new upcoming podcast called Overheard at Chica’s Café.  He even sang a song for us on the podcast. I have yet to edit and launch this new podcast.  I’ve been designing the podcast website. Should launch before the end of the month. Working on what day or date I will release. The podcast is light and fun. An enjoyable podcast for all, stay tuned for the release date.

On Poetic Resurrection (reminder now twice a month) we have Doreen Calderon, a friend, fellow actor, and transformational coach. We discuss how she helps actors through self-awareness and acceptance.

As usual, had a couple of self-tapings and worked on some skits and short stories.

 

Check out the last podcast of Chica & The Man which turned out to be Chica & the Wo-Man since Alex was out for the month of June. Check it out.

 

Blessings!

What to do? Well, I’m talking about my next phase in acting and podcasting. I started another podcast Overheard at Chica’s Café which is a fun and light podcast about overhearing friends talking at a café. I changed my Poetic Resurrection Podcast to bi-monthly on the second and fourth Monday of each month. I’ll decide what happens in February when that comes around. Overheard at Chica’s Café will be monthly for now just like Chica and the Man Podcast.

On the acting front, I’m working on some skits I had put away since many of the studios are currently on hiatus, it’s a great time to pick them up again. They’re comedy and I’m hoping to set up a backdrop to accommodate the skits.

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Summertime is here and acting has slowed down. I’m still going on auditions, self-tapings, etc. Today I did a self-tape for a TV show. A light comedic role. They’re such a pleasure to do. After working on Poetic Resurrection which discusses the process of our perceptions. It’s nice to do lighter feeling parts and podcasts. BTW, Poetic Resurrection will be bi-monthly starting in July. It became too difficult to juggle acting and producing three podcasts. Poetic Resurrection is the longest-running podcast, a year and a half. Chica and the Man started last year and I’m producing and hosting a new podcast called Overheard at Chica’s Café which is a fun, lighthearted conversations between friends. I’m planning on having my creative friends on this podcast.

In the meantime, check out my gallery.

Expectations. The last time I updated this blog was two weeks ago. Last week I didn’t have any internet for three days. It’s amazing how much we rely on the internet to do everything from sending in self-taping to communicating with our agents and managers. My cell phone was my savior for those three days. I had a self-tape and needed to catch up on social media for my acting and podcast (which I didn’t record last week for Poetic Resurrection). The good thing is I could get my self-tape in before the deadline.

This week’s episode of Poetic Resurrection discusses “expectations”. We talk about how expectations can lead to disappointment. As actors, many of us are disappointed because we rehearsed and memorized the part just to never hear from casting. Are we expecting too much? There are many articles on the web discussing expectations and how much they can affect our reality. I’ve listed a link to an article from Psychology Today.

Please support my endeavors and get your copy of my recently released book Inspire Me Series: Book 1 & 2. Available on Amazon.

Thank you and may you have a blessed week.

Poetic Resurrection—Awakening Dreams – Expectations

Inspire Me Series: Book 1 & 2 is available on Amazon

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cui-bono/201802/the-psychology-expectations

 

What’s it all about? Of course, I’m referring to acting and – well, life. The auditions have been slowing down and truth be told so am I. I’ve been slacking on my podcast, blog, social media, etc.  I asked other actors and podcasters and it looks like we all do this. It’s a good thing acting slows down during the summer. Not that I wouldn’t love a gig right now. Believe me, I love being on the set and meeting other actors.  After so many years in this industry, I still get excited over it. Have a great week.

On the Poetic Resurrection podcast front, we had Paul Meixner a veteran discuss what Memorial Days means to him. How he went from the military to entertainment.

In this week’s episode (available on 6/6/22), we have Evelyn Eccard from Bravo Leadership Int’l (BLI). We discuss how sometimes moving on from an employer might not be the best move. We discuss being authentic and following your heart. This might be that Aha moment you’ve been looking for.

 

In the meantime, check out my newly released book Inspire Me Series: Book 1 & 2

This week I had two self-tapes, one for a theater play and the other for a commercial. The commercial is describing who I am and that was great. As an actor most of the time you’re expected to be someone else. This is what acting is but to be able to speak up about the issues or passions you have in an audition is rare and very much appreciated.

The second audition was for a theater play which I normally don’t pursue but I was asked to audition for a play with a great script. I was honored to be asked to audition. Even if I don’t get it, it was a pleasure to be asked to read an enticing script.

My new book Inspire Me Series: Book 1 & 2 is now available on Amazon in both ebook and paperback. Catch the trailer on YouTube

Get inspired by the ethereal and emotive words of Sonia Iris Lozada. In her collection of Inspire Me Series: Book 1 & 2, immerse yourself in a world of Sonia’s unique brand of poetry that is at once surreal, emotional, and dreamy. With each flip of the page, you’ll be transported to a new realm of possibility, inspired to pursue your passions and reach for your wildest dreams. Let Sonia’s words be your guide as you explore the depths of your imagination and create a life that is truly beautiful and magical.

Check it out.

My Poetic Resurrection Podcast has a great guest, Mark A Pearson. He’s my attorney and he discussed what authors, actors, musicians, writers, etc need to look out for in their creative endeavors. Available on May 23, 2022

This week on Poetic Resurrection Awakening Dreams we have attorney Mark A Pearson. This is a must listen and save episode covering copyright law. It’s so informative, we discuss copyright law for authors, artists, musicians, and other creatives. If you have a question about copyright, this episode is a must listen and should answer many of your questions.

Mark A Pearson is the principal counsel at ARC Law Group, a law firm focused on advising Creative, Talented, and Entrepreneurial clients in the areas of business, entertainment, sports, and technology law. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, but with clients in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Nashville, Mark is a former award-winning television producer who spent the past decade advising some of the hardest working acts in the music business, including international touring arts Con Brio, Front Country and DJ Mark Farina, as well as serving as production counsel for Academy Award nominee, Borrowed Time. Recently awarded the Governor’s Citation Medallion for his service to the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Emmy® Award), Mark also advises leading entertainment companies Rock the Bells (LL Cool J), Twitch, TuneGo, Caffeine, and Fandor. You can reach Mark via www.arclg.com.

Listen to Mark’s Episode available on our podcast page.

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A little reprieve it was. I never thought I would be so happy to have a day off from podcasting, writing, and auditions, only to want to clean house and do gardening. That was actually relaxing. I’m sore from gardening but it helps me be centered and balanced.

I’m working on a script for a play audition due this week. It’s a good script. A friend is coming over to help me with this self-taping.

My book Inspire Me Series: Book 1 & 2 is for pre-sale. I’d appreciate your support and get your copy here.

Check out my new episode of Poetic Resurrection where we discuss memories. This is a subject that is close to me since my mom suffers from dementia.  A reading of the poem Memories from my upcoming book. See the blog here and you can listen to the episode here.

Until next week, be peaceful and send love. Many blessings.

It has been an incredibly exciting two weeks. Sorry about the delay in posting. As promised here’s the cover of my upcoming book.

I’ve been going out on auditions and was grateful to book one last week.

I’m also updating my soon-to-be-released ebook Inspire Me Series: Book 1 & 2 is now available for pre-sale on Amazon.

I’ve been working on the paperback and it should be up for pre-sale by May 20th.

On my Poetic Resurrection podcast, I did an episode called Overwhelmed Yet Excited, and here’s an excerpt from it.

Have you ever wished for a certain situation to happen, be it a career, family event, or a relationship, only to be overwhelmed when it does? There’s excitement there to see how a dream is materializing and then the overwhelmed button seems to turn on just when you feel your life is going your way. Is it because we’re not prepared? Can it be that we anticipated a different scenario? What we perceive is just that—a perception.

This happened to me lately. As an actor, you want more opportunities to audition. More auditions equal more possibilities of booking a job. Got a new agent, and I assumed the experience I have had in the past, would continue. It didn’t. I’ve been going out on many auditions. It’s so exciting to audition and book one or two here and there. Great! I love it!

The situation of feeling overwhelmed happened when I didn’t alter my regular routine to accommodate the change. I was trying to do it all.

I believe the answer I’m looking for is: balance because life is good.

So, what is being overwhelmed, excited, and balanced?

Overwhelm

According to the GoodTherapy website, the definition of overwhelmed is emotional overwhelm is a state of being beset by intense emotion that is difficult to manage. It can affect your ability to think and act rationally. It could also prevent you from performing daily tasks.

Excitement

Whereas excitement is an emotional state marked by enthusiasm, eagerness or anticipation, and general arousal (APA Dictionary)/

Balance

Is a harmonious relationship or equilibrium of opposing forces or contrasting elements.

Can we do it all? I believe you can make the most of these situations. First, ask yourself what is really important to you? What are you willing to let go of? Can you write out a pros and cons list for each situation? Quiet the mind. Do some meditation, and go for a walk. Do something that brings you joy, right here, right now. Life changes and so can you. Let go of what no longer serves your life. Follow your dreams. We are resilient.

Many Blessings!

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This week I had three auditions in three categories. I had an audition for a TV show, a commercial, and a print job. Can’t complain, feel blessed.  I’d be even more blessed to book any of them.

In addition, I was interviewed on two podcasts and I’ll post those episodes once they’re up. On my second appearance for the Mysterious Goings On Podcast, we discuss my forthcoming book entitled Inspire Me Series: Book 1 & 2  with a reading of several poems including a reading from my upcoming book Inspire Me: Awakening Dreams. Additionally, I was interviewed on the Faithful Film Fanatic and we discussed my acting experiences, auditions, heartbreak, and my experiences with the ups and downs of being an actor.

Finally, on the Poetic Resurrection Podcast this week I interview one of my favorite poets Martina Reisz Newberry and we discuss her new book Glyphs. She also reads her poem Glyphs in the Canyon

 

 

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No news on the acting front, so I will make it brief.

I’ve been working most of the week on my podcast and new book. Finishing up the publisher side of the gambit. Copyrighting and final checks on formatting and layout with a beautiful new cover. When all the publisher duties are done I will reveal the new cover.

This picture is from one of my quotes entitled Pivoting Moments – In Life There Are Pivoting Moments of Awakening.

Check out my quote section on Poetic Resurrection.