One Broke Actress

What does it like to be an up and coming actor booking your biggest role yet in a new CW pilot...any then COVD 19 happens? Eddie Liu (Never Have I Ever, Kung Fu) tells us all about it today. Eddie also shares about his journey from New York, how he went from class to coaching to trusting his own work, and what it really felt like he was leaving the audition room in a solid place.  Eddie's IMDb Edd...

Southeast CD Erica Bream joins Sam to talk all things current casting (tons of tips on this one!!) and her thoughts for the future. Erica is also an audition coach and drops heaps of knowledge on the subject from someone who sees behind the camera on a daily basis! Use code BROKE10 for $10 off any package with the Casting Director’s Cut! Erica's Website One Broke Actress IG/Site --- Send in a voic...

Matthew Kaufmann opens up about the real life of an up and coming manager in LA. From his random (kismet?) meetings with reps her started working for, to his side jobs that got him here, to the ups and downs on his side of the table (hey actors...does this sound familiar?!) he doesn't hold back. Matthew tells us all about how and what he looks for in clients and how to have a true long lasting car...

My long time voice over agent (and fellow dog rescuer) Jazmin Rangel joins the podcast today to talk VO. Since it is still chugging along on that end of the business, we chat all about demos, how to treat reps, how to take your VO seriously (and they know when you don't), and where to even start.  I will share my audio equipment via a full Amazon link in my IG this week!  This episode was recorded...

Michelle Lewitt is a big name is the feature's world, and today she opens up about how she got there, what she's learned, and what she sees for the future of casting. From her start in basketball to how she learned her CD basics from legends Janet Hirshenson and Jane Jenkins. Acting on Zoom (video) One Broke Actress IG One Broke Actress --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...

Let's put this free time in to use. We don't have a "big epic plan" this season, but we do have a lot of amazing humans with the time to chat. And we sure do have a lot to chat about. This season we're going to cover the standards: day to day life in and around the business, what you know and want to share, how you got to where you are. But we're also going to talk a lot about what we're doing now...

Quarantine Bonus Episode! -Casting Director's Cut (plus discount code BROKE 10 for $10 off!) -Virtual casting/auditions in this crazy time: how to do it well! -Slate shots, reels, and online profiles. -What three tools you can work on with your free time (now and later). Ramani Leah's IMDB Casting Director's Cut IG One Broke Actress IG Email sign up for Jenna Doolittle's daily update email Go give...

You asked, you shall receive! Cecilia Tripp (Laurel Canyon Creative) steps up to the mic to interview your podcast host to wrap up 5 seasons of work! Answering your questions on why it all started, what Sam has learned, what direction her career is taking, and a lot more.  WeAudition.com (use code Broke25) One Broke Actress One Broke Actress IG Sam Valentine --- Send in a voice message: https://po...

Matthew Solomon joins Sam to share all the feelings of an up and coming actor! What it's like to quit your day job, how to build and maintain relationships, and what makes a good acting experince for him. Sam was lucky enough to act with Matthew in the upcoming movie Followed (pandemic release...tbd).  Matt's Website Matt's IG One Broke Actress --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spoti...

Well...I know a lot of you have time to work on a side project or two now, so what better time to talk about the whole process?! Jennica walks us through the world of making a full film from start to finish and shares a TON of insider tips along the way. She also talks about hustle culture and wtf we're doing with our time! Get her book now! (Out March 24th!) ShowNotes Jennica's IG OneBrokeActress...

Devon is an up and coming writer in the TV world (PEN-15, Colony) and she is walking Sam through the world of the writers room. She guides us through the steps of the writers world, from PA, to assistant, writers assistant, Showrunner's assistant, and beyond! Devon also talks about what attracts her to actors (in the writing process and on set) and what she wants actors to know about her side of t...

Let's talk HEADSHOTS. Let's talk TYPE. Let's talk BUSINESS. Yes we hit on all that today, but surprisingly we also talk about Leah's move to photography over acting, how our ego's play such big roles in our work, and what it feels like to move on from the acting world.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

Shaan (The Chosen) is going to educate you today on commercial auditions, session directors, your union, Fi-Core, the politics of SAG-Aftra, and whole lot more. His journey alone is enough to inspire anyone to follow whatever path is set in front of you...but be the best at it.  All show notes available at: https://onebrokeactress.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...

Ashley Platz is one of Sam's first LA friends, and she joins us today to talk about allllll the ups and downs that got her to this point. From making her own content (with laser focus) to making writer relationships that landed her roles written for her, to her Batwoman audition being leaked and leading to one of the best life shifts, Ashley holds nothing back! See show notes here: https://onebrok...

Sam's very own acting coach and owner of John Rosenfeld Studios joins her to talk all things actor! The first half of the podcast is his personal backstory and the second half is all the things he has learned on coaching, through-lines of actors learning, and what he wishes people would find sooner in LA! https://www.instagram.com/1brokeactress/ https://www.1brokeactress.com/ --- Send in a voice m...

Sarah Burns (Barry, I Love You Man, Enlightened) and Sam laugh their way through this interview. Sarah is super open about not being a "polished Hollywood lady" and just figuring things out and she went. Her experience in improv at UCB and her relationship with certain casting directors helped lead her to her current level, which as we talk about, still doesn't feel like "there"...whatever that me...

Intimacy Coordinator Claire Glassford and Intimacy Director Olivia Buntaine join Sam to tell us all about what their job is, how it came about, and why we need it on sets. https://onebrokeactress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/1brokeactress/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

Motivate STATION on this one! Tait Fletcher is an actor (Breaking Bad, The Mandalorian, West World), entrepreneur (Caveman Coffee), and all around badass example of hard work and being open to the roller coaster of show business. PS: Rate the podcast, love you. Sponsored By: WeAudition.com {use code BROKE25 for a $7.50 membership!) onebrokeactress.com instagram.com/1brokeactress --- Send in a voic...

Season 5 is kicking off with actress, podcaster, and inspirational human Audrey freakin Moore. Lot's more from Audrey on her pod Audrey Helps Actors and on the 1BrokeActress IG page! https://www.instagram.com/1brokeactress/ https://www.1brokeactress.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

For our finale episode this season, Sam is joined by actress and advocate Lynn Chen. The two discuss the world of body image we live in, how it's more normal to be not working that it is to be working, and how to come back from time off. Lynn is a force and you're going to love her. All show-notes and references (and email sign up!) available at:
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After the epic success of Brian's episode in season 3, Sam brings him back to do a LIVE coaching of two up and coming LA actors. Listen up as you experience what it's like to have a career/life coach like Brian P! All show-notes and references (and email sign up!) available at:
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Sam is joined by fellow actor and her acting coach Stefanie Black today! The two discuss theatre in LA, crazy side jobs, and the benefits of working with and being a coach! All show-notes and references (and email sign up!) available at:
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Welcome coach and actor Geoff Kennedy to the 1 BA family! Let's get real about acting classes, casting offices, working with kids, and so much more. All show-notes and references (and email sign up!) available at: www.1brokeactress.com/ Be sure to follow Sam and 1BA: www.instagram.com/samvalentine/ www.instagram.com/1brokeactress/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho...

Sam tackles the in's and out's of managing a cRaZy actor schedule. All show-notes and references (and email sign up!) available at: www.1brokeactress.com/ Be sure to follow Sam and 1BA: www.instagram.com/samvalentine/ www.instagram.com/1brokeactress/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

The first official Round Table of the season brings together 3 working actors + Sam to have a full open and brutally honest discussion about hard work, making it work, and making your OWN work. All show-notes and references (and email sign up!) available at: www.1brokeactress.com/ Be sure to follow Sam and 1BA: www.instagram.com/samvalentine/ www.instagram.com/1brokeactress/ --- Send in a voice me...