Talent Is Only Part of the Equation.

Whether you’re launching your career, returning after a hiatus, preparing for new representation, or a seasoned professional ready to elevate your professional presence, success in today’s industry requires more than talent alone.

• It requires clarity.

• Strong positioning.

• Professional materials that tell a cohesive story.

• And a strategy that supports your long-term goals.

For more than a decade, I’ve helped actors at every stage of their careers. By optimizing your marketing materials for greater visibility and refining your positioning for for greater momentum - we collapse your timeline with a strategy that works.

From Headshots and Actors Access to IMDb Pro, resumes, bios, and career strategy, we’ll ensure every piece of your professional package is working together to support the career you’re building.

• No cookie-cutter formulas.

• No one-size-fits-all advice.

• Just practical guidance, honest feedback, and a personalized strategy designed to support your goals.

Because talent may open the door. But positioning, preparation, and a cohesive message is what gets you booked.

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

How I Help

✔ Headshot Prep Mastery thru Visual Storytelling   ✔  Actors Access Optimization  ✔  IMDb Pro Setup & Management  ✔  Professional Biost  ✔  Industry-Standard Resumes  ✔  Casting Profiles Overhaul  ✔  Representation Readiness  ✔  Personalized V.I.P. Coaching One-on-One  ✔ and More.

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.