One Broke Actress Podcast
Financially, mentally, physically or otherwise...most actors are at least a little broke. Host/actress Sam Valentine brings you advice, tips, and real stories (of success AND failure) from people in and around the acting industry right now. So you feel a little more “whole” and a little less alone in Hollywood. From auditions and the day-to-day life of working actors to getting agents/managers, we cover it all.
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216. Embracing Change: How to Transform the Res...
In the final episode of the April series on the One Broke Actress podcast, we are focusing on looking back at all of our past goals and what we want to change going forward to get us closer to our ideal more.
20 min
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215. Dreaming Big: How to Plan Your Perfect Mor...
This week, I invite you to do something: figure out what your perfect morning looks like. In your dream life, what do your days start with?
16 min
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214. Reflecting and Resetting Goals: Where Do Y...
What did you do in the first three months of the year that you wish you could do different in the next three months?
15 min
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213. How to Readjust Your Acting Career (Part 1...
Each week, I will ask you a weekly question to reflect and work on — each covering different aspects of life including financial, career, health, relationships, and mindset.
23 min
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212. ASK ME ANYTHING | Patience, Day Jobs, Pet ...
We start off with me telling you about my upcoming commercial headshot session, my honest feelings about the slow pace of the industry currently, and why community is so important to staying hopeful during quieter periods.
24 min
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211. It’s Never Too Late to Start: Sean Alexand...
Sean delves into topics including how he navigated his career's initial stages, his battle with mental health, and the importance of self-discovery.
46 min
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210. Working Actor Life: VO Dub, Auditions Post...
Gabrielle and I talk about the new auditions we’ve been seeing in the commercial realm that are focused on social media ads, the deal with commercials and streaming, and how the industry is reshaping itself.
23 min
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209. Brass Taxes CEO Rus Garofalo on Everything...
Rus goes into what the difficulties that come from the tax system not being designed for those in the gig economy, and answers commonly asked tax-related questions such as quarterly taxes, business write-offs, and when it's beneficial to establish an LLC or S Corp.
54 min
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208. What are strike captains up to… Brendan A....
Brendan, Brittney, and Iris discuss their motivations for joining the strike, their unique perspectives on union participation, the challenges they faced, and the transformation they underwent through the experience.
59 min
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207. Headshots According to LA Photographer Lea...
Leah goes into her process for selecting appropriate headshot clothes, setting the right mood, and choosing backdrops based on the genre or the feel of the show an actor is targeting.
38 min
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206. Headshots According to Atlanta Photographe...
In this episode we get into Chase's journey from working as a server to being a notable photographer, why being an actor influences his work as a headshot photographer, and his unique approach to his photoshoot sessions.
28 min
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205. Headshots According to LA Photographer Joa...
Joanna shares what creates a good headshot, including understanding industry demands, showing range, dealing with wardrobe, best practices for hair and makeup, and how to avoid common mistakes.
47 min
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204. Elizabeth Boykewich (Disney Casting Execut...
Elizabeth provides an in-depth look at the casting process, explaining her role as an executive casting director and how she selects people not just for their acting skills but also for their off-screen attributes.
69 min
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203. Working Actor Life: An Actor’s Holiday, So...
Gabrielle and I are right back into the swing of things and dive into a candid conversation about the ups and downs of being both actors and entrepreneurs.
37 min
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202. This is Not “Your Year”…
Follow along as I give you my top six tips to what I do to make my own SMART goals for the year, and why every year is our year.
30 min
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201. How to Rest & Relax in Actor Hustle Culture
If you don't know where to even start relaxing this holiday season, I've got you covered in this episode where I give you my top 5 tips on how to rest and relax.
28 min
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200. Jealousy & Comparison
With years of experience and personal growth, I touch on how to navigate comparison and jealousy of our fellow actors, especially because these feelings can be really intense during the holidays.
18 min
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199. Working Actor Life: 3 Things We Did Well &...
Join us as we celebrate our achievements, embrace growth, and set intentions for the coming year.
45 min
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198. Casting Directors Erica S. Bream & Cara Ch...
Erica S. Bream and Cara Chute Rosenbaum talk about what script analysis is, why it is so important, and why every actor needs to do the deep dive script analysis work on every audition they get.
64 min
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197. How We Got Here: The Tentative Contract St...
After 118 days in the negotiating room, Charlie and Kevin take us on a journey through the step-by-step process of the tentative contract and share their insights into the ever-evolving landscape of our industry.
55 min
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196. Working Actor Life: Allergies, Working fro...
We get honest about the pros and cons about working from home (including having to work when you are deathly ill from severe allergies), reflecting on what brings you the most joy, and why you need to let go of the pressure to monetize everything you love to do.
33 min
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195. Systems and Software I use in My Daily Lif...
Join me on this techy adventure as I break down the tools I use to run my life and share my personal experiences with them.
30 min
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MINI EP: I can’t do all the things
Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and let's just get through the day together.
5 min
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194. Lost in The Next Steps of Your Actor Life?...
I’m here to guide you through my process so that we can all feel a little less lost in our acting careers. I get into why it’s so important to put all your thoughts and ideas down on paper, and then take the time to "take out the trash" by eliminating the tasks that are not for you, or not for you right now.
30 min
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193. Working Actor Life: Commercial Callbacks, ...
Gabrielle and I walk you through our recent commercial callbacks, why commercials are so important to us, and how we dealt with not booking what we thought was a for-sure win.
29 min