It’s around 5:00 PM on an extremely COLD, Chicago, Wednesday night when I meet up with Brittani Ward, a casting director who spent the last 7 years crushing it in LA, and has recently moved home to Chicago. ​​​ The first thing you notice (besides the fact that she is stunning and basically Blake Lively’s brunette doppelgänger) is that she exudes a passion and a confidence that’s unparalleled and extremely encouraging. From just a quick IMDB check - her skill level, her talent

It’s 3:30 on a Monday when I meet with Alexis Allen (Winter - if you’re looking to check out her endlessly amazing IMDB profile), a Casting Director extraordinaire. She is rocking a partial tattooed sleeve on her right arm *peep below* and an adorable baby bump, the combination is triumphant and telling. Within just a few minutes of talking, it’s clear… Alexis knows casting in a way that’s completely comprehensive but never pandering. She’s passionate about her work, the futu