Acting for Life Academy

09/10/2026

Well, friends, tomorrow morning at 7:30, I’m having back surgery.

And what did I decide absolutely HAD to happen before surgery?

I needed my hair colored.

I just couldn’t go another day. I couldn’t! 😂

My beautiful friend Rebekah packed up her supplies, came to the hospital and turned my room into a beauty salon. She colored my hair in my hospital bed, washed it using an inflatable contraption around my neck and a portable shower head, and then blew it dry.

But underneath all the hilarity, something very tender has been happening.

I am being cared for.

By my family. My friends. The wonderful people here at the hospital. And all of you who have been sending me so much love.

Yesterday, while I was in terrible pain, I tried smiling just to see what would happen. My body still hurt, but I realized something:

Maybe smiling doesn’t mean the pain isn’t there. Maybe it simply means the pain doesn’t get to have all of me.

I wrote about all of it today—the pain, the laughter, the love, the hospital “spa,” the wonderful food, the beautiful Human-to-Human Connections™ happening in this room, and what I’m learning about receiving love.

And yes, there are hair-color pictures. Of course there are.

A hospital bed, freshly colored hair, a whole lot of pain—and an unexpected lesson about smiling, connection, and receiving love.

07/27/2026

Hi everyone. I had a message from
Jen Schrinel, who is writing an article on Corey Feldman's sister, Mindy Feldman, asking if she was part of Gene & Toni's acting class. I don't remember. Do any of you remember? Let me know. xoxo

03/12/2026

Sometimes people ask me,
“What do I say when someone I love is dying?”

The truth is…
you don’t need the perfect words.

What matters most is presence.

A gentle touch.
Sitting quietly together.
Listening.
Letting love fill the room.

In my newest Substack article I share what I’ve learned from being beside many bedsides — and how these moments can become sacred, healing experiences for everyone involved.

If you’ve ever wondered how to show up for someone in their final chapter, this piece is for you.

You can read it here:
👉 https://shelleywhizin.substack.com/p/sacred-presence?r=3ag2kx

And as I always say…

The way we live our lives becomes the way we leave them.

Let’s make them both meaningful.

With love,
Shelley

02/11/2026

Today marks 10 years since our beloved Toni Bull Bua passed into the light.

It’s hard to believe a decade has gone by.

If you knew Toni, you knew she was passionate, expressive, creative, and deeply devoted to the people and work she loved.

She and her beloved Gene shared a 44-year love story that began in the TV and theater world and carried them through a lifetime of art, partnership, and shared dreams.

Toni believed in big emotion, big vision, and big heart. She brought energy into every room she entered. And those of us who were close to her knew just how fiercely she loved — and how much she wanted life to feel meaningful and extraordinary.

These photos were taken during her last Christmas. She knew it would be her last, and she chose joy. She chose celebration. She chose to be surrounded by love. That was Toni — fully present, fully alive.

Ten years later, I still feel her spirit when I think about the stages we stood on, the laughter we shared, and the dreams we dared to imagine.

A life well lived.
A life well loved.

If Toni touched your life in any way, I hope you’ll hold her close today — and maybe share a memory.

And, I just need to add that she was one of the funniest, most raunchiest people I ever knew... even to this day!

And, let's not forget Miley. Boy, did she love her beautiful Miley!

With love always,
Shelley

10/24/2025

For those of you who don't know, our friend, Curtis Webster suddenly passed away two days ago. He was a bright light in this world, exploring his options, becoming a certified coach for men, acting, and being his own self. We will all miss him. God bless him and his family.

I'm telling you, LIVE YOUR LIFE AS IF THIS IS YOUR LAST BREATH, because you never ever know "when" that last breath will come. It's your life. Enjoy the journey. And remember to bring love into everything you do... and a lot of humor along the way. What more important thing is there to do?????

09/03/2024

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02/02/2024

❓Important question: What the heck does it mean to launch yourself into a life of unlimited potential?
✨ Well, you can say goodbye to the baggage weighing you down, for starters. Carrying the weight of past hurts, fears, and insecurities can hold us back from creating our best lives, right here and now, preventing us from moving forward.
🙌 But fear not! We have some answers for you in our FREE virtual masterclass, 'Revive, Reclaim, Reignite: Rediscover Your Own Brilliance!”
On February 6th, I’m co-hosting a NO COST virtual masterclass to help you. We'll reveal the easy-to-learn techniques to let go of baggage and soar towards your dreams.
Interested?

DM me or drop the word “REIGNITE” in the comments below 🔥 and I'll send you the info on how to join me as my guest. My GIFT to you.