Social media is now part of the acting landscape - but how do you use it well without losing confidence, oversharing, or putting your career at risk?

In this episode of The Drama Coach Podcast, I’m joined by Brian Maitland, an actor, professional content creator and social media coach. Brian is also part of Actors and Social Media, helping performers understand how to use social media in a more confident, professional and informed way.

This is such an important conversation for actors, young performers and parents, because online presence can feel exciting, confusing, overwhelming - and sometimes a little bit exposing. We talk about how performers can show up online in a way that feels useful and authentic, while still keeping clear boundaries around safety, privacy and professionalism.

Brian shares really practical advice on what actors should think about before posting, how social media can support a career, and where performers need to be careful. We also talk about career preservation, online behaviour, content creation and how actors can build confidence without feeling they have to become full-time influencers.

In this episode, we chat about:

Social media as part of the modern acting industry

How actors can use online platforms professionally

What young performers and parents need to consider before posting

Online safety, privacy and boundaries

Career preservation - and why your digital footprint matters

The difference between being visible and oversharing

How to create content without losing yourself

Confidence, comparison and protecting your mindset online

What performers should avoid posting

Practical tips for actors who want to use social media more intentionally

Guest links:

@brianmaitland

Actors and Social Media: ⁠http://www.actsocmed.com⁠www.actsocmed.com

@mrmckillop

@abigailcoyy

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