Stop Guessing. Start Building a Career.

Most actors aren’t struggling because they lack talent. They’re struggling because nobody ever taught them how to navigate the business side of the business.

Whether you’re just starting out, returning after a hiatus, graduating from a training program, or ready to level up your career, the industry can feel overwhelming. Headshots. Self-Tapes. Resumes. Reels. Representation. It’s a lot.

That’s where I come in.

For more than a decade, I’ve helped actors create the professional materials, strategic roadmap, and industry presence they need to compete in today’s marketplace. Together, we’ll build a clear, personalized plan that aligns your materials, your goals, and your next steps so you’re no longer spinning your wheels wondering what to do next.

How I Help

✔ Headshot Preparation & Visual Branding

✔ Actors Access Optimization

✔ IMDb Pro Setup & Management

✔ Professional Bios & Resumes

✔ Industry-Standard Marketing Materials

✔ Representation Readiness

✔ Personalized 1:1 Career Coaching

Every actor’s path is different. That’s why I don’t believe in cookie-cutter advice. I meet you where you are and help you identify the most effective next steps for your career.

The Goal?

More clarity.

More confidence.

Optimized materials.

Stronger positioning.

And a strategy you can execute.

If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck and start moving forward with purpose, I’d love to help.

Let’s create a career strategy that actually works.

Meet Amanda Brooke Lerner

Amanda Brooke Lerner is an award-winning actress, director, and career coach with over a decade of experience helping actors navigate the realities of the entertainment industry.

As the founder of The Actor & The Biz, Amanda specializes in helping actors create stronger marketing materials, clarify their positioning, and develop practical strategies for long-term career growth.

In addition to coaching, Amanda works professionally as an actress and director. Her credits include television, film, theater, and the award-winning Off-Broadway production Anne Being Frank, which made it’s way to Sidney Opera House.

Amanda holds a BFA in Acting from Rutgers University and trained extensively with legendary teachers Bill Esper and Larry Moss. A proud member of SAG-AFTRA and Actors’ Equity Association.

Known for her warm, direct, and highly personalized approach, Amanda has helped hundreds of actors move from confusion and overwhelm to clarity, confidence, and action.