Starting Strong:
Your Game Plan
for the Industry
A one-time workshop designed to give emerging performers (ages 14 & under) and their parents the tools, language, and foundation to pursue this career with clarity.
Reserve Your SpotYoung Performers (14 & under)
You're building something real โ auditions, training, a potential career. This workshop makes sure you have the best tools to feel calm, confident, and empowered before and after high-stakes moments.
Parents & Guardians
You're investing in your young artist's passion โ time, money, energy. This workshop helps you understand the psychological landscape of a young performer's experience, how to support their wellbeing without adding pressure, and what to do if you spot early warning signs.
Pre & Post-Performance Rituals
Evidence-based techniques you can use immediately โ before auditions, performances, and high-pressure moments โ to arrive grounded and recover intentionally.
Green, Yellow & Red States
A simple, powerful framework for understanding what state your mind and body are in โ so you and your family can respond with the right tools that best support the moment.
Managing Rejection Without Losing Yourself
Rejection is expected in this industry. We'll introduce tools for processing "no" without internalizing it as feedback on your identity or self-worth.
Your Agent Relationship: Tips for Working Together
How to communicate clearly, what to bring to your agent versus other support in your life, and what mutual expectations look like in a healthy, professional partnership โ from day one.
Artist Wellbeing Essentials (AWE) was created by Alyson Stoner (former child performer, certified mental health coordinator) and Cristi Williams (entertainment wellbeing coach), alongside a network of industry veterans and working artists.
The ready-to-use digital program includes 80+ videos with artist-specific tools and education to help you pursue your passion in a healthy, sustainable way. It's evidence-based, trauma-informed, and the foundation you deserved from day one.
This special access is offered exclusively to DDO clients and their families.
Enter your name and email below. You'll receive the workshop date, time, and Zoom link โ plus a reminder the day before.
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