One Broke Actress

Today Christina(Valor, Animal Kingdom, Blood Drive, and soon to be A Million Little Things) joins Sam and they cover: -her experience in ethnic casting (not what you'd expect) -how she survived 2.5 years without a job -her version of balance -how she finds her character -body image Links: The Power of Full Engagement: https://amzn.to/2xuIk6q Oceana: https://oceana.org/ --- Send in a voice message:...

It's finally time! Season 3 starts next week (Tue 10/25) ladies and gents! Until then please enjoy this little tease at the full upcoming season! You can always find me here: 1brokeactress.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

Nick Gonzales chats us through his happy beginnings, beach-side struggles, and the "I was almost in a boy band" moments that got him from Texas to LA...and then to Canada to star in "The Good Doctor". He emphasizes the life outside of acting, finding the fun on set, and making it all a little less stressful. He also shares how he balances his work with his family, his recommendations for do's and...

Molly Gardner (of Girl Get Glamorous) is a makeup artist and former comedian who knows both sides of the camera very well. She shares TONS of tips and tricks for on-camera makeup, product advice, men's skincare, and a lot more than can fit in this description. She and Sam also made a video for you that will be on Molly's YouTube channel as well as 1 Broke Actress.com later this week! Make sure to...

Sam is joined this week by the powerhouse duo of Krista Hazelwood and Kelsey Gonzales (both actors and COO & CEO of Quench Staffing). The team talk what its like making your own full side hustle a reality, leaving the waitressing world in the dust, hiring and working with actors, finding your creativity, and finding your purpose. See more Quench here: https://www.instagram.com/quenchlife/ Kelsey h...

Lisa Kara is an LA nutritionalist with a really realistic view of the world and our bodies. Listen in as she and Sam talk really in-depth about all the current fads (Vegan, Whole 30, Keto, Marco Counting, etc), why actors fall so hard for such hardcore diets, the proteins she prefers, the one food she wishes no one would ever eat again, the one fad she's on board with right now, hormone health, no...

Maddy Curley is a badass babe (no but for real, she'll kick your ass and then deadlift it too). She joins Sam to talk about the wild ride that brought her to LA and then following up that big budget Disney feature with the ride of a career in Hollywood. Maddy shares how she eventually made her OWN movie happen (step by step!). She also really opens up about the realities of the body image of this...

Let's take a hard left turn and learn about our union (whether you're in it or not)! Brett is an incredibly generous SAG-AFTRA Contrats Rep who I met on a set a few years ago. He shares with us massive knowledge (don't worry lots of show notes on the site below!) on residuals, scale pay definitions, what he does and how he advocates for us on sets, and what the levels of theatrical union jobs are...

Amber may be your new favorite up-and-coming actress in LA. Known for her work in Legion and Hell or High Water, she has an exceptionally positive outlook and tells us how she maintains it on a daily basis. From her young years in the business to her current role as a public figure, she shares with us what she has learned and how we can all have more faith in the entertainment business, our own he...

Sam chats with Spencer today, debunking child-actor myths left right and center. Spencer (although working in the business over 20 years) is a super down to earth actor who gives us real honest advice on self tapes, how he keeps sharp, and how he has found and maintained his passion for acting (spoiler alert: he ENJOYS it)... Find Spencer here: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004829/?ref_=nv_sr_2 And...

This week Dawan Owens joins Sam for a hilarious yet REAL chat about what it means to be a working actor. Dawan delves deep into how he manages a family, full time job, and acting professionally, how he uses his time and energy in the most productive way possible,what "hard work" really means to him and how he prepares for his auditions (before he even gets them). Enjoy and as always, full show not...

Back by popular demand, the most requested guest of Season 1 rejoins the podcast this week to answer all your questions about Atlanta! From making the move and submitting to agents (hint: the timeline we discuss is great for actors no matter where you live), to what is actually considered a "local hire", and so much more.  Check out the full video here! And find Sara here: http://www.mornellstudio...

Emily Churchill from Actor's Tax Prep joins Sam on the podcast today to answer ALLLLL your questions about taxes. From write-offs, W2s, 1099s, the new tax plan, and so much more. Time to adult reallyyyy hard guys.  More info and all the links here! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

Sam is joined by Max Greenfield in the first episode of season 2! The pair discuss body types, fame, being on set, Max's advice for costars and guest stars, and so much more!  More about Max here! And as always, more from Sam here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

It's finally here! The teaser trailer for Season 2 featuring so many of the awesome guests in store for you in the coming months! Make sure you check out 1brokeactress.com for updated content and so much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

Grounded and kind, Ash sheds new night on the world of soap operas (here and in Australia), what it was like making the move across the world, her work and drive, and so much more. She takes us through her experience auditioning, how she learned to take care of herself, and how to know if you are in the right space. 3:15 — Ash's journey to LA from a small-town in Brisbane, Australia from getting h...

Get ready to laugh your ass off while also learning some commercial pro tips. Kevin and Matt really bring in their own spin on the world, these two fantastically positive dudes sat down with Sam to have a few beers, tell their stories, and teach you a few things in the process. Including: memorizing lines, wardrobe specifics, how they refrain from competing with each other, and why they are NOT sh...

How Kristen turned from actor to writer (including some important questions to ask yourself), why she got a full time job to immerse herself in the system, and insider agent info straight from the assistants mouth including: submitting to agents, gifts, calls, email etiquette, and so much more! 3:35 — Kristen's journey to LA, landing a full-time job in the industry reading scripts, and becoming an...

Paul opens up about the full experience of moving from being a professional dancer to being a professional actor. His drive and ambition is palpable and contagious — as is his positive attitude on this crazy world! 2:30 — Paul's Journey to LA + So You Think You Can Dance 4:00 — Growing up in California, supporting himself through college and training by working 3 jobs, and the importance of Time M...

Prepare to have your mind blown! CD Erica Berger joins us this week for her side of the casting table. She shares with us how much she LOVES actors (what!), what CD's think of your reel, why she doesn't want your gift (ha!) and lots more! 1:50 — Erica's background in casting from interning for Joey Paul (That's So Raven, Phil of the Future, and Raise Your Voice) and now being a Casting Director fo...

This week Michael Doneger talks us through his start in the acting world, when he decided all the BS wasn't for him, and how he makes his own work. He also goes into what professional actors are like on sets and in rehearsals — LOTS of pearls of wisdom in there! 3:00 — Going to Los Angeles from New York City, being a lifelong writer, getting a pilot deal, and being an assistant to a Casting Direct...

Let's talk about the true ups and downs of Hollywood. Ciera shares it all and is brutally honest. From New Orleans to New York to LA, Ciera takes us through her journey and how he goal was always to be on the west coast. She also talks on the current diversity push in casting and how it as effected her career. 3:15 — Ciera's journey to LA, why theatre wasn't her goal, and how a talk with Warner Br...

Brian sits down to talk about having that "one thing" to make you successful. He also takes us through his journey to LA and how he came from The Daily Show as a comedy news reporter and producer. He opens up about why acting class didn't work out for him and, honestly, it's hilarious. Brian also explains how he made auditions his classroom, differentiating between TV auditions, and the perfect st...

She's back! Monica and Sam continue their discussion of agent presents, reels, do's and don'ts of rep chat, and why you may not be auditioning right now. 1:00 — Tips for demo reels and how they're used14:00 — What actors need to know about agents, submissions, and communicating with your reps30:00 — How to break up with your representation + deciding between keeping your agent or m...

Monica is an agent at Global Artist agency and she knows her stuff. She sat down with Sam and gave us real insight from her side of the table: Actor's "homework", what she asks actors in her representation meeting, what stands out and what falls flat, and the real difference between a "fine" self tape and a booking. 5:00 — The best time to start acting in LA9:15 — How Monic...