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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 7 days 19 hours 2 minutes
episode 218: Maggie Bera on Theatre in NYC & Making it on Broadway
Waiting in line since 5am. Spending 8+ hour days for an audition you may never get. Having to find the best audition material to match the tone of the show you want. These are the realities of theatre actors, and I’m bringing on the one and only Maggie Bera to take us through the current state of theatre in New York City. This one is for all of the stage actors out there, and for every on camera actor wondering what it’s like on the other side...
episode 217: Working Actor Life: Learning to Pivot, Local Hires, and How the Industry Has Changed
We are going into how we view each other’s individual journeys, our varying audition experiences, and the realization that smaller acting roles can still significantly contribute to an actor's career.
episode 216: Embracing Change: How to Transform the Rest of Your 2024 (Part 4)
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.
episode 215: Dreaming Big: How to Plan Your Perfect Morning (Part 3)
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?
episode 214: Reflecting and Resetting Goals: Where Do You Put Your Energy? (Part 2)
What did you do in the first three months of the year that you wish you could do different in the next three months?
episode 213: How to Readjust Your Acting Career (Part 1): Reflecting on Goals & Celebrating Victories
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.
episode 212: ASK ME ANYTHING | Patience, Day Jobs, Pet Peeves, My Inspiration, How I Feel About My Acting Career & More
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.
episode 211: It’s Never Too Late to Start: Sean Alexander James on Acting, Mental Health & The Will to Succeed
Sean delves into topics including how he navigated his career's initial stages, his battle with mental health, and the importance of self-discovery.
episode 210: Working Actor Life: VO Dub, Auditions Post-Strike, the 2024 Pilot Season, and the Actor Rat Race
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.
episode 209: Brass Taxes CEO Rus Garofalo on Everything Actors Should Know About Taxes
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.