One Broke Actress

Join Sam as she sits down with Beth Hawkes from Mariposa Pictures to chat about editorial photoshoots and more, including topics like:  — Being a working actor who is empowered by her day job — How her business has made her a more reliable actor for her reps and casting while being financially independent — The serotonin cushion after a good job into a life you love! — Why editorial photos are imp...

Let's talk TV!  Watching TV is part of an actor's job. It not only helps us know how to approach material, but it also helps with networking as it gives you a common topic to talk to others about. It even makes your job easier when you get auditions! But... there is SO MUCH content to watch these days, with streaming channels constantly sending out new series all at once, or networks introducing n...

Helenna Santos and Sam Valentine sit down to chat about everything that's on their mind, including: — Sam's wedding!! How it went, what it feels like to be married, and the experience of having to film as soon as she got back to LA — Sam booking a SAG Commercial after almost 3 years — Helenna booking a Hallmark role, and why everyone should give Hallmark a try — What to remind yourself of when you...

Angel Giuffria, bionic woman and disability advocate, can be seen on Chicago Med, FBI: Most Wanted, Snowpiercer, as well as on films such as The Tomorrow War. Today, she joins Sam to dissect her experience in the industry and the nuances of being an actor with a limb difference. Having been born with only one arm, Angel speaks about how her mom always taught her that what makes her different is ac...

As actors, we have to make countless decisions every single day. How much energy will I give my day job today? What part of my career am I going to work on when I'm not auditioning? Should I reach out to my representation since I haven't heard from them in a while? The more obligations we have, the more decisions we need to make, and the more drained we become as the day goes on. If we're not care...

This week, we tackle how this career is so different than what we could ever plan it to be. I go back to that young 22-year-old Sam who landed in Hollywood ready and willing to do anything to make my dream come true. I had a laser-sharp focus on all things acting, and I believed that all the issues I had with my body, finances, and emotional well-being would be resolved with booking that one job....

Season 8 is FINALLY on its way!! We have so many exciting things in store for this season that I am so glad to finally be sharing it with you all. We are shaking things up this time and have lots of changes coming your way. Instead of our usual 12 episodes that have a 1 hour+ episode structure with guests, this season I wanted to sit down and talk to you one-on-one. These new-and-improved Solo Sam...

Today’s episode wraps our New Normal mini-series. When I started this series I had no idea where we would be in a few months. Of course, I hoped we’d be a little further from constant COVID panic but…here we are. I decided to take this last episode solo to add my thoughts and feelings on where we’re at, where we’ve been, and my hopes for what’s to come. I hope you guys enjoy it! PS- if you like th...

Helenna and Sam are back for our monthly Q&A segment, this week's question was submitted to Sam via email: How do you get that infamous first credit when it feels like you're doing all the right things (like having reps, auditioning, staying current, etc). Their answers may surprise you... Got a question? Email Sam: onebrokeactress@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify....

Helenna and Sam are back to talk about the blessings and curses of booking a recurring role: the pressure, the covid, all of it!  Don't forget to join the mailing list here!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

Michael Tow is a very busy east coast actor and he spent his quaran-time WELL if you ask me. From his accountability group on Facebook dominating self-tapes to his Clubhouse mega-rooms, get ready to take notes. And follow his IG here!  If you haven't joined Clubhouse yet (get on it!) and get into Michael, Mike, and Roman's rooms:  The Actors Breakfast Club (7am PST M-F)   The Business Side of Acti...

Miata is the queen of creative's money happiness! She was on the podcast way back in season 3 (check it here!) and today we're going to talk actor-finances post-pandemic! I ask... In 2021 what are some realities you see creatives bumping up against? Are there some things, we can do to get our finances under control after the last year? What can we do to better prepare for this kind of random occur...

Our podcast sponsors of The New Triple Threat are here to bring us up to speed on the changes inside the biz from pre-pandemic to the new world we're thriving in. It's PACKED with info. We Cover: -What has shifted in all of us since the beginning of the pandemic to now, what are the standards we are working with -Embracing the new normal -Setting yourself apart as a career actor vs a hobbyist -Tho...

Whether you're in business or creative, podcasting is a powerful tool anyone can use to amplify their message, find new audiences, and share their personal brand. Today Ashli Pollard joins me to talk all things podcasting: what we wish we knew when we started, what we did right, and some tips and takeaways for our listeners to consider when creating their own podcasts.  Don't sleep on our podcast...

Tune in for a very real and raw update on where Sam and Helenna are at right now...hint: they tired.  PS: New Normal episodes will resume next week!  Get Helenna's book Thriving in Hollywood: Amazon (paperback and kindle) Bookshop.org (paperback) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

We're talking all things mental health with actor and mental health advocate Deb Smith of More Than You See! We cover: -How we start to check on our mental health after all this -Why you don’t have to identify your feelings and process them at the same time -How we check our mental health box as the world starts to put the pedal to the mental again -Why changes in our routine can cause anxiety…eve...

Today's episode focuses on physical health in terms of post-pandemic habits, how we feel in our own bodies, and treating ourselves with what we need instead of whats on Instagram.  I want this to be an inclusive talk not about “weight loss” (even though that may be some people’s goals) but more about our relationship to our own health over the last year and how we can adapt it moving forward. Chec...

Who's down for a mini-series?!⁠ ⁠Here’s the deal, it felt like rushing into a regular podcast season without acknowledging the last 15 to 16 months we’ve been through would be doing a disservice to everyone. ⁠We’ve been through trauma, we’ve been through change, and I want to talk about it. ⁠ Amy is here to⁠ talk all things MINDSET, no matter how you're feeling this matters. How you prepare for th...

This week's Q&A comes straight from the comments section of the OBA Instagram! When in your career do you start turning down co-star auditions/roles? How to answer the question "so what do you do" with ZERO shame. Let's get into it.  Working Actor Workshop One Broke Actress IG --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

Let's get into it today!  -Sam's shoot (yay!) -our thoughts on aging in the business -cosmetic procedures -diversifying your feeds CSA Asian Casting Call Working Actor Workshop --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

Today's episode is the start of a series following a group of up-and-coming actors just starting their careers: Zach, Dung, Sierra, Emma, and Aline.  All these actors just graduated from Missouri State with a performance degree, took the Working Actor Workshop, and are headed to different markets with different goals. And we are going to be right there with them ;)  Don't forget about the Workshop...

Taking two questions from the Instagram today!  -when to search out reps, are you ever “ready”? -what is a boutique agency and are they good for newer actors? Check out the Working Actor Workshop here! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

today for the May bonus ep, Helenna and Sam discuss:  -we both booked super fun random jobs!  -why we make things small! -where are we at with covid things? Check out the Working Actor Workshop! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

We're taking your questions! Submitted via IG or email, once a month we will tackle some of your questions! Submit questions for next episode here!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

April Bonus time! Where Sam and Helenna are are right at this moment, when to move from classes to coaching, how to navigate the feels of the daily life.  Be sure to check @onebrokeactress where Helenna will be updating us on actor advocacy information! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message