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jocelynpanton

My life, my work, my inspiration, in pictures🌹
CEO of @jocelynandcompany

4 more days until this first FREE training! I've b

4 more days until this first FREE training! I've been working so hard at putting this together and I'm so excited to share it.⁣⁣
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I'm giving you a look inside of my online freelance business and sharing the shortcut to a successful business that'll support your acting career. I jumped from $800 months to my first 6-figure year in less than a year. But 2.5 years prior to that, there was a lot of guessing. And if you're like me, where you'd like more control over your bank account, time off when you want it (call the shots) and want to ✨thrive✨ I think you're gonna love it.⁣⁣
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We will cover:⁣⁣
✔️ How to build a part-time business so you can avoid burnout—while making your acting career a priority⁣⁣
✔️ Finding clients fast without marketing yourself on every social media platform (even if you’re a total beginner)⁣⁣
✔️ Creating a side hustle that makes consistent monthly revenue (so you can enjoy life instead of worrying about a dry spell between gigs!)⁣⁣
✔️ Getting systems that let your business run on autopilot (while you’re busy preparing for the next audition)⁣⁣
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Sound good and perked your interest? Come join me at www.actorssidehustle.com/freetraining ❤️⁣⁣
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For many years I knew I wanted to be my own boss a

For many years I knew I wanted to be my own boss and I knew that if I could just figure it out, it would be the perfect compliment to my acting career. 🤔⠀
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3 years ago, I found myself in my 30s, thinking "Okay, I really need something that's my own." I had a pretty good acting career (I mean sure I wanted more), but I was still bartending...we've all done these different jobs. For me, it was serving, personal assistance, standing in, background work, promo gigs (and I'm so grateful for all that). But it's not perfect, and it's hard to control- when we get time off, when we can work on that huge audition, paying the bills- I remember walking to work for a whole month because I couldn't afford bus tickets (okay, that was a quite a while, but who can relate?!). Half the time, we barely allow ourselves to dream of a greater lifestyle. 🌞⠀
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So I decided to Google my way through piecing a Freelance business together. 2.5 years later (last year), I hit my stride and grew soooo fast (6-fig biz in less than a year). My business is thriving- even in these crazy times. And I want to help other actors who want to build a business to do the same. It took me a while to figure it out, and I procrastinated for a long time because it seemed almost impossible to do. But the thing a lot of us don't realize is that, with acting comes a lot of skills- skills we can get paid well for, skills that we enjoy. And they make all the difference in the world. We have this unfair advantage in a lot of ways. I know for me, I wanted to be thriving, I wanted to travel, buy nice clothes, go to nice restaurants. 🏝⠀
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It's been an amazing wild ride (making more cash in less time than I've ever made in any full time job) so I've created this free training from scratch (it took me a while) and I'm so excited to share it!⠀
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So if you're interested in using the skills you already have or learning what you do have in creating your own business, join me for the FREE live training taking place in one week! It'll be 60 minutes and I know you'll love it. To register, click the link in my bio! ⠀
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Rejuvenated 💋

Shethority 🖤

12 days. 105 pages. 9.5 pages a day. What an amazi

12 days. 105 pages. 9.5 pages a day. What an amazing experience. First time as #1. I can’t even describe how amazing that felt and to have this opportunity. ⁣
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What’s even more amazing was the incredible support from our director @nicholashumphries and such an amazing crew. I could not have been more supported. Thank you to our creative producer @ameliaburstyn and my love @gilespanton who played my leading man. On screen bestie @amndawong and @vincentdangerfield & Diana Pavlovaska. ⁣And Joe Gold our awesome AD 🙏
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It’s hard to describe all my heart feels but it’s a lot and I’m very happy and proud. ❤️

Day 5 🌹. Filmed until 4am. Could not be more gr

Day 5 🌹. Filmed until 4am. Could not be more grateful for this amazing team I get to work with. And I’m so in love with the makeup, hair and costumes.

Challenge accepted from these loves ❤️💋 @la

Challenge accepted from these loves ❤️💋 @laura.janemitchell @arielkewladret

Why I got fired from my job. 🤣⁣ ⁣ It was 20

Why I got fired from my job. 🤣⁣
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It was 2010 and I had been working in the perfect job to support my acting career. 🎞 ⁣
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You see, I started working there in 2008 and I told them that acting was my number one priority. They said I could have time off for auditions (win) AND I’d still get paid for it (double win). But...I was barely starting out so they had no idea what they were in for. Also, it’s an actor’s dream to have time off whenever you ask for it with no questions asked, never mind the fact that I was still getting paid for it. That is unheard of!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽⁣
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Fast forward to 2009, I got a REAL agent that actually sent me out to auditions (actors, we know this issue far too well). I got TONS of auditions, callbacks and started booking. 2010 came around and I guess Head Office must have noticed I was barely there so they made a “special visit” to Vancouver to give me the news. ⁣
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Initially, I was devastated...but having EI for a full year and filling the gaps with additional cash up to whatever the limit kinda felt nice too. I’m sure a lot of actors are feeling this way with CERB right now.⁣
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Then came the time for being a personal assistant, serving and bartending in restaurants (hate, although I kinda like making drinks but I’m super slow and always bit my tongue when receiving silly requests), temping, promo gigs. ⁣
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All these situations are what actors face every day. Will I get the time off for auditions/gigs? Will I find a night job so I can go to auditions/gigs during the day? If I get ‘said’ job, will I be preparing at 2am and lugging my tired ass to the 11am audition on the other side of town? Will I get fired if I go to “too many auditions” or book a supporting role that films for 3 weeks?⁣
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Some of us put it out of our head because it’s too much to think of. We’ll deal with it when we get there, we think. But how much stress is this adding? How much are you missing out because you’re counting pennies or living off of CERB worried about going over the $1000 mark. Do you really wanna keep living this way? ⁣

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As some of you may have seen, last month I launche

As some of you may have seen, last month I launched my membership to help females step into confidence while creating a business. I was first inspired because even though I created my business 3 years ago it wasn’t really successful until something clicked and within 5 months I went from $800 being my best month to $7k months- my business has only seen growth during these uncertain times we're currently facing. ⁣
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As an actor this is the dream and that’s why I started this business. I didn’t want to serve anymore. I turned 30 and I wanted something that was my own. Yes, I was still acting but I wanted something else too. And I was tired asking bosses for time off and missing that income once I did get the time off. Fast forward to now. I don’t feel afraid that I won’t be able to pay certain bills, I’m not going into debt (I actually paid off $55k in debt in 2016- that’s another story, but I’m debt-free other than a mortgage).⁣
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So I originally focused my membership on confidence, but I’ve been thinking, I need to take it back to my roots and help my own peeps. So I’m adjusting the program and working with actors. I know what it’s like to be in that month to month cycle- booking a gig, then not, and then wanting to go to an audition but getting all stressed out from needing to find someone to cover your shift to getting a serving job at nights so you can go to auditions during the day and that’s still stressful because when are you actually going to work on that audition. Also, where are you supposed to find that money for $250+ acting classes and $50+ coachings for the dream audition you get and want to show off your best acting chops?⁣
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The membership is created- it’s a 6-week framework that teaches you how to start your business from a-z with a private fb community for you to get support. It is amazing and will change your life. I’m teaching what I learned so you can be successful too and instead of worrying about getting to that audition/gig, you can be stress-free, not feeling like you “need” to book it so you can pay your bills. All around...it’s just so much more relaxing.⁣

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I care so deeply about what’s happening in the w

I care so deeply about what’s happening in the world right now. ⁣But that’s not enough.
My white privilege has kept me sheltered from a lot of the pain.⁣
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I’m learning that we contribute to this if we don’t say anything or do anything, it’s not enough to just be “non racist.” It’s time for us to get uncomfortable, get inconvenienced. Stand up and fight for our brothers and sisters. And I know I’ll fail, I know I’ll be awkward and probably say the wrong words (maybe I have even in this post) but it’s time. ⁣
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I will educate myself. I will be conscientious of where I pay my money and what I support and look for ways to fight. I will use my tiny platform to support people of colour. I just want to say I care. I see you. This is a safe place. I love you. I’ll fight for you. I will do better. ⁣
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Places where we can start:⁣
1. @trudilebron is hosting a workshop today on how to be anti-racist and steps to reduce harm and create a safe space. Catch it on the replay.⁣
2. Google “75 things white people can do for racial justice” to see what you can do today⁣
3. Start to educate yourself on anti-racism. If it’s hard to hear that you may be part of the problem, read the book White Fragility⁣
4. Start writing to stages to have more Black people and POC speakers represented ⁣
5. Look at your own feed and see how many you really follow and start supporting more Black people and People of Colour. ⁣
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This wall is a place of inclusivity. #blacklivesmatter

Happy 5 Years Wedding anniversary my love!

Happy 5 Years Wedding anniversary my love!

I have something exciting to share with you that I

I have something exciting to share with you that I’ve been wanting to do for a really long time:)⁣ ✨✨✨
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Yesterday, I made a live video on how I’m creating a ...membership! And it’s all about confidence and taking action to create a business and life you love.⁣ 💕💕
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For those of you who don’t know, I’m a professional television and film actress. I gained so much confidence from this that helped me create the thriving business I have today. The amount of ‘no’s’ I faced by going into countless rooms with strangers, gave me the confidence to take action and create this business that I’m obsessed with! And it’s flourishing even now, I’m close to setting myself up for my first 6-figure year! ⁣🙌
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I’m creating a space to help boss babes and soon-to-be boss babes step into their power. Here you will get tools, support, community- all about taking action and building confidence to build a business you love or turn that idea you have into a business (that you always wanted). ⁣
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**This membership isn’t created yet. But if this resonates with you, I’m inviting 25 babes to join me in this community and you will get it for the lowest price possible- and the only time it’s gonna be this low. The reason why is because I want your feedback to shape it🤗
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So if stepping into your confidence and creating a business is something that you want, send me a DM and we can talk details!⁣ 🙏✨
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Japan. Missing this place now more than ever on my

Japan. Missing this place now more than ever on my daily walks. This time of year with all the cherry blossoms takes me back to 2019. ⁣
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I sure miss this place. Stay strong Japan!! ⁣
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I love her and that’s the beginning and end of e

I love her and that’s the beginning and end of everything.⁣
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-F. Scott Fitzgerald

I dunno about you, but I’m more of a summer girl

I dunno about you, but I’m more of a summer girl. Dreaming...

I found a Christmas wall...at one of my favourite

I found a Christmas wall...at one of my favourite places🎄 ❤️💃

Thinking about what I’m gonna buy for Black Frid

Thinking about what I’m gonna buy for Black Friday 🤔

Thursday. I can’t believe the work week is almos

Thursday. I can’t believe the work week is almost over! These days I’ve been spending the bulk of my time on my virtual assistance business. Lots of exciting changes are coming. Including I now provide speaker services. If you haven’t followed my business page, come join me @jocelynandcompany

Who else LOVED Modern Love? Watching shows like th

Who else LOVED Modern Love? Watching shows like this gets me in my core. Yes, I totally cried. ❤️ It’s shows like this that, as an actor, reinvigorates why I choose to do this. To tell meaningful stories like the ones you see on Modern Love. It’s so important to be inspired in this craft...the road is long and not fun at times, but finding ways to always be inspired keeps me going. I think it’s the same in any career. Happy Saturday! ✨

It’s been a while since I looked in this box. An

It’s been a while since I looked in this box. And when I did, I felt sooo happy. Who else is a dancer at heart? It’s been a while for me, but I’m starting up ballet again (which is why I opened up this box). As an actor, I think it’s so incredibly important to have other things we’re passionate about. ✨✨

Friday. Fill your soul with inspiration. ✨✨
📷: @rebeccarobertsstudios

Osaka, I miss you.

Osaka, I miss you.

My happy place ❤️🍁

My happy place ❤️🍁

I’m here beaches!! Even though I’ve never been

I’m here beaches!! Even though I’ve never been here, I already feel like I’m at home.

Fall has always been a season of beginnings for me

Fall has always been a season of beginnings for me as I’m sure it is for a lot of you. 🍁 All those years of starting school in September...well, that feeling never goes away. But I’ll be the first to remind you there are technically four days left of Summer 😉
This month I’m focusing on getting new materials (if you’re not an actor, headshots get used in every audition submission- so I’m getting these updated) and of course I’ll be training to keep my chops up and grow in my craft.
How about you, what are you working on this month?

Just a snippet of one of our awesome summer memori

Just a snippet of one of our awesome summer memories.

While some may be dreaming of their PSLs, I’ll b

While some may be dreaming of their PSLs, I’ll be wishing it was still summer.

Beautifully done @feiren and @alecsantosactor. Go

Beautifully done @feiren and @alecsantosactor. Go see this play- on until Aug 31!

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