MEET WHITNEY ULAND, THE CELEBRITY COACH
I’m on a mission to disrupt the entertainment space and redistribute power by reclaiming who gets to have a voice in Hollywood.
Fame isn’t just about having millions of adoring fans. It’s about leveraging the resource of people’s attention to create a positive impact.
When heart-led artists, creatives, and influencers become famous, they use their platform to help others. The problem is that too many talented creatives are waiting for approval from industry gatekeepers—agents, record labels, managers—that may never come.
I know because I used to be one of them.
I always knew in my heart I was meant to be famous.
But I was raised in a cult where my acting career wasn’t exactly encouraged.
Against the odds, I was accepted into a competitive musical theatre program in NYC. I graduated with my BFA and big dreams of fame, fortune, and impact.
Instead, I became the poster child for struggling actors: I woke up at 4am everyday to go to auditions and worked multiple $12/hour day jobs to cobble together enough money for headshots.
After two years and zero traction, my manager finally concluded that I just didn’t have the “It Factor.” That was when I decided to take things into my own hands.
I stopped waiting to be picked and decided to become the person they couldn’t help but say yes to.
I became obsessed with the It Factor, that Celebrity Energy that turns heads and draws people in.
How could I become more magnetic? How could I develop the one thing everyone told me I was missing?
As soon as I figured it out, it was like a switch flipped. I signed with a top Hollywood agency. I started booking high-paying, creatively fulfilling work and won awards around the world.
Now here’s the important part… My success wasn’t luck.
I wasn’t born with some special It Factor. Even being “discovered” by a well-known manager wasn’t enough to give me my big break. It was turning on my Celebrity Energy that changed everything.
And here’s the good news: it’s a skill anyone can learn.
I’ve helped hundreds of artists, creatives, and influencers tap into their own innate Celebrity Energy and turn their dreams into reality.
Together, we’re rewriting the narrative of what it means to be famous.
Meet Whitney Uland, Redefining Celebrity Influence in Hollywood
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Whitney Uland, celebrity life coach and creative visionary, is at the forefront of revolutionizing the entertainment industry. With her transformative journey from an aspiring actor to a distinguished celebrity, Whitney is passionately committed to reshaping Hollywood's power dynamics by amplifying underrepresented voices and ensuring diverse narratives are heard so they can become famous.
As the Founder and CEO of How To Be Famous and the brain behind the acclaimed Self-Made Celebrity VIP Coaching Mentorship Program and The Celebrity Energy Circuit, Whitney has cemented her role as a key influencer in the entertainment space. Her innovative programs empower entertainment professionals with the tools and confidence to navigate and succeed in the competitive landscape of Hollywood.
Whitney’s credentials extend into acting and filmmaking, with her creative works prominently featured on platforms such as Amazon Prime and HBO Max, and in notable productions like The Hating Game, starring Lucy Hale. Her commercials for leading brands such as Covergirl, ESPN, CitiBank, and WellsFargo further showcase her versatile talent.
Her films have garnered international acclaim, securing awards globally and featuring in prestigious festivals including the Bentonville Film Festival founded by Geena Davis, SeriesFest alongside Shonda Rhimes, and the Tony Cox Showtime pilot festival where she was a semi-finalist.
Whitney’s thought leadership is recognized across major media platforms including Deadline Hollywood, Everygirl Media, and MSNBC, to name a few. Her insights also grace the pages of Dance Magazine, Gay City News, The Sun, and Authority Magazine.
Whitney’s impact was recently highlighted during her guest appearance on The Digital Social Hour with Sean Kelly, where she discussed her vision for a more inclusive and equitable Hollywood.
For more information, find her on social media @whitneyuland or her podcast, How to Be Famous with Whitney Uland.
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