Sam Valentine

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  1. whats up with one broke actress??

    SEP 30

    whats up with one broke actress??

    a check in and explanation about our current transition period! in the meantime find me: Working Actor Life Instagram Patreon (or your Apple/Spotify Bonus section) Or for the most in-depth work, get in TM!

    4 min
  2. 25. Nicholas Gonzalez: Finding Yourself and Your Work {Season 2 Finale}

    05/15/2018

    25. Nicholas Gonzalez: Finding Yourself and Your Work {Season 2 Finale}

    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 don'ts on set, and so much more. Find Nicks super impressive IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0327764/?ref_=nv_sr_2 And of course, more of 1 BA here: https://www.1brokeactress.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

    51 min
  3. how to invite people to your show: full breakdown (in DETAIL) of getting on stage + the exact email i sent to invite people + legit rehearsal tips

    JUL 11 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    how to invite people to your show: full breakdown (in DETAIL) of getting on stage + the exact email i sent to invite people + legit rehearsal tips

    in this special episode, gabrielle interviews me about her first time on stage since college: a 7-show run at the hollywood fringe fest: from almost quitting, to undressing on stage, to using the play as fuel for new reps and reshaping my business — this is a no-filter look behind the curtain. you’ll hear: - how the role came to me (after they passed on me in 2023) - what it *actually* takes to do indie theater in LA - handling kissing scenes and getting half-naked on stage - how i advocated for myself (and what i did wrong) - what changed in her career after the run - the exact email i sent to invite reps and CDs - why i shut down part of my business right after closing night Submit your questions here: https://shorturl.at/dHVZp

    36 min
  4. 13. Ash Brewer: Soaps Operas, Career Craziness, and Genuine Hard Work

    12/05/2017

    13. Ash Brewer: Soaps Operas, Career Craziness, and Genuine Hard Work

    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 her first job in Australia to booking Neighbours 38:20 — Ash's day-to-day on a soap opera beginning with getting her script, to rehearsal, to memorization, and the typical hours she works 47:37 — What Ash does in-between shoot days and what her filming schedule looks like 51:20 — How she's stepping out of the soap opera world by taking classes at the Beverly Hills Playhouse and filming her recent feature 57:55 — What she wishes she knew about acting in America Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Ash's IG Ash's IMDb -------- Want more? Check out Patreon for bonus episodes, IG Close Friends content, and so much more. And don’t miss all the content on IG and as always at, OneBrokeActress.com And if you're needing some personalized help from Sam, you can schedule a chat with her right here. 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

    1h 10m
  5. q&a: getting real feedback, staying 'top of mind', and asking for what you want

    JUL 8 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    q&a: getting real feedback, staying 'top of mind', and asking for what you want

    wrapping up the current batch of your submitted questions (drop more in the form, i’m out!) we hit everything from: - how i got feedback on my self-tapes + package and what it actually changed - where these so-called “industry parties” come from and why most of mine start with a gym friend - what to really look for in a manager (and what’s not their job) - how to stay in touch with a writer who says she’ll cast you in her netflix movie (and why you shouldn’t block off november just yet) plus a quick update on post-show momentum, casting directors who came, and what i’m doing next with that info. listen in and don’t forget to submit a q if you want yours answered next time: https://sam-valentine.notion.site/1cfea52ab0d980f3abeadc6946a0dc32?pvs=105

    27 min
  6. rehearsals, restructuring, and how i found 30 hours a week to work on acting…

    MAY 29 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    rehearsals, restructuring, and how i found 30 hours a week to work on acting…

    tldr: why doing a play will *wreck* your routine if you’re not ready, what a real sustainable side hustle needs to survive, and how i’m keeping the wheels turning without running myself off a cliff. this week’s bonus episode is a good old-fashioned catch up. no outlines, just you and me, behind the curtain, talking through what the hell is actually going on right now. because… it’s a lot. in this one: - how i ended up rehearsing 6 days a week for a fringe play (and why it’s way less glamorous than it sounds) - what happens when you realize you *can’t* do it all (and who i called in to help) - full breakdown of my real schedule — from 5:45am wakeups to feeding dogs to barely functioning by 4pm - practicing “number one on the call sheet” energy in a 60-seat theater and why it matters anyway 💬 q&a is open as always — if you’ve got questions about doing plays in la, union vs non, how to *actually* scale a hustle, or just wanna know what’s in my rehearsal bag… drop them: https://shorturl.at/dHVZp

    25 min
  7. q&a: sag cards, pre-set prep, and big career moves

    JUN 19 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    q&a: sag cards, pre-set prep, and big career moves

    time for a no-holds-barred q&a episode! we get into everything from how to actually get into sag-aftra, what to do *after* you book the role (and before you panic), juggling a full-time job while trying to make acting happen, and some post-grad moves. Submit your questions here: https://shorturl.at/dHVZp **timestamps:** 00:00 life and what’s up lately 03:14 navigating the acting world without losing your mind 05:36 how to prep once you *actually* book the job 15:02 keeping the dream alive while working a “real” job 19:42 is atlanta the next move? maybe. maybe not. 23:12 wrap up and final thoughts

    24 min
  8. 35. Lisa Sundstedt {All Things Comedy}

    11/13/2018

    35. Lisa Sundstedt {All Things Comedy}

    From touring with bands to her goal of being on a sitcom (which never happened), Lisa Sunstedt joins Sam today to spill the funny freakin beans. Lisa shares how she has started and still produces Hollywood's longest running ALL FEMALE comedy show, why she did open mics to be proactive, the basics of comedy and how to start your stand up career, balancing coaching/career/family/real life, her spiritual side, and so much more. All links at: https://www.1brokeactress.com/1bapodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

    1h 5m
  9. are you treating your career like a toxic relationship + is background work a fit for you

    MAY 15 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    are you treating your career like a toxic relationship + is background work a fit for you

    if your career was a person… would your friends be telling you to block it? this episode breaks down the emotional red flags we ignore in the industry, how to stop chasing crumbs, and how to start showing up like the main character again. we’re getting honest, using data, not drama, we’re setting boundaries. for our Q&A Shelby asks if background work is a good side job for a union actor so i got some solid facts lined up for you (plus opinions cause duh). Resources: https://www.sagaftra.org/sites/default/files/2024-10/Background%20Actors%20Digest_0.pdf https://mycastingfile.com/ https://gwci.app/talent/ - Grant Wilfley Casting (background work in NYC) Submit your questions here: https://shorturl.at/dHVZp

    35 min
  10. vertical shorts: wtf are they, should you do them, can you use the footage, what you need to know + a comparison chat

    MAY 1 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    vertical shorts: wtf are they, should you do them, can you use the footage, what you need to know + a comparison chat

    today we’re talking about the new vertical shorts trend, why it’s a little “hmm” right now, and what to actually consider before you hop on the bandwagon. aka: not all footage is good footage. plus, we get into the spicy world of comparing yourself to every other actor with a ring light. it’s a thing. i’ve been there. this one’s got: • the who/what/where/why/when of doing vertical content • how to check yourself before you spiral • actual thoughts i’ve had mid-jealousy moment (yikes) listen, laugh, question everything. and maybe… stop doom-scrolling for ten minutes? tbd.

    30 min
  11. 95. Danielle Kennedy

    03/09/2021

    95. Danielle Kennedy

    As our first ever "Second Act" actor, Danielle shares with us why she decided to raise a family (of 8!) before jumping back in the acting pond and all the ways her pre-acting life has influenced her work & made her better. Plus what "aging in Hollywood" means to her.

    56 min
  12. 33. Amanda Payton

    10/30/2018

    33. Amanda Payton

    Today I am joined by long time fan of the show (blushing) Amanda Payton! She opens up and gets really real with us about her transition from Carnegie Mellon to professional acting in LA (hint: it did not go as expected) and how the first few years were marked with moments of unrest, indecisiveness and…waiting. Amanda shares how she went from her bartending-networking to real nose-to-the-grindstone work of her own, setting up her own email systems to get attention before showcases, how that led her to meetings, and how her confidence from this process got her the best manager she could have asked for. Along the way she also shares how she dealt with the down side of this business: being dropped by managers, being told she was too old with too few credits, and losing days on sets due to script rewrites. As well as the up-sides: the best advice she was ever given, how she studied herself and her own personality to move from co to guest star, how stopping partying and starting working saved her from her self, and how a one line costar audition shaped her current career trajectory. All links at: 1brokeactress.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

    1h 2m
  13. 36. Amir Talai

    11/20/2018

    36. Amir Talai

    Amir Talai (LA to Vegas) joins Sam on this ep! He talks about his experiences with reps, meetings, and he includes tons of tips for your own agent/manager interviews! He gets real about his his thoughts on Breakdowns and the fact that acting is the only business in the entire world that not all job opportunities are available to all applicants. AND the two hit on the currently popular and extremely important topic of ethnicity/inclusion in roles, and Amir shares his opinions on making them work all around better. He also shares the behind the scenes ups and downs of LA to VEGAS, it's way more detailed than you'd expect! Find this and more here: https://www.1brokeactress.com/1bapodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

    1h 2m
  14. adapting to 2025, negativity, happiness, and unemployment.

    FEB 18 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    adapting to 2025, negativity, happiness, and unemployment.

    in this episode, we’re diving deep into: how to survive (and thrive) when the industry keeps changing why your brain is obsessed with the negative (and how to fight back) the “i’ll be happy when…” trap—aka the hedonic treadmill—and how to get off it between gigs unemployment 101 📄 SAG-AFTRA Unemployment Guide (2019)- https://www.sagaftra.org/sites/default/files/sa_documents/UnemploymentHandbookPerformers.pdf 💌 submit a question for the next Q&A- https://tally.so/r/3XeZRV

    34 min
  15. 89. Patrick Gallagher

    02/09/2021

    89. Patrick Gallagher

    Talk about the longevity of a CAREER! Patrick is dropping his knowledge from Sideways, Glee, Night at the Museum, his current stint on Big Sky, and all the costars you may not have realized he booked. Take notes ya'll.  Patrick's IMDb The Dictionary! One Broke Actress IG One Broke Actress.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

    1h 3m
  16. 34. Greg Chun {All Things VoiceOver}

    11/06/2018

    34. Greg Chun {All Things VoiceOver}

    Greg Chun is a VO pro. Although his early career was music composition, he learned from the best (literally THE best) and his VO career has taken off since then. From animation to commercial to video games, today Greg shares his knowledge on the skill set. Should you even do voiceover? How do you get an agent? How do you practice? Do you need a studio? All this and so much more! More at: https://www.1brokeactress.com/1bapodcast/gregchun --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

    59 min
  17. networking & pr tips from my time at SXSW

    APR 17 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    networking & pr tips from my time at SXSW

    south by southwest wasn’t just tacos and tech bros — i came back with major lessons in doing your own damn pr, making real human connections (yes, even without a business card), and why complimenting someone’s shoes might be the start of your next gig. we’re talking: • how to network without feeling like a weirdo • the sneaky power of self-promo (without being cringey) • how to not be a contact collector, aka please stop tapping phones like a robot this one’s part pep talk, part networking 101, and part me yelling lovingly at you to put your phone down in public.

    37 min
  18. 31. All About Reels {Red Mouse Pictures}

    10/18/2018

    31. All About Reels {Red Mouse Pictures}

    Bonus Ep this week! The first ever sponsors of the 1 Broke Actress Podcast, Red Mouse Pictures, is here to offer you a deal and a tip or two about your reel! The production team, consisting of Maddie McGuire and Corrin Evans, know a lot and have created a one of a kind business. Listen in for more! Referral code: When you contact them for your reel, tell them you heard about them from the podcast, and you'll save $50 PER SCENE you shoot! More at: http://www.redmousepictures.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

    38 min
  19. Working Actor Life: the reality of six-figure side jobs

    FEB 13

    Working Actor Life: the reality of six-figure side jobs

    Side Hustle Academy is officially back and we made you aFREE Side Hustle Class! Ok back to the episode… Gone are the days when actors could just rely on one source of income but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. So we are not sugar coating this for you…we made six-figures but we also struggle with our sh*t.  Gabrielle and I are having an honest conversation about how we ‘balance’ (lol) our work + actor + personal lives…with some solid do’s and don’ts. Bonus points if you know your human design! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Inside View of Side Hustling 02:25 — Managing Multiple Businesses 07:33 — Balancing Side Hustles & Acting Careers 11:15 — Making Your Life Full 14:28 — How to Sit in the Win 20:16 — Building a Business Off Your Personality & Interests 24:20 — Energy Management & Hygiene 31:54 — Current State of the Entertainment Industry 42:25 — Starting Our Business  48:00 — Membership Success Story 51:11 — The Return of Side Hustle Academy! 📚 EPISODE RESOURCES: ★Netflix’s “Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy” ★ Human design ★Sign up for Side Hustle Academy Want more? Check out Patreon + Apple Subscription for bonus episodes! ♡Even More Sam♡ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/samvalentine Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/onebrokeactress Website:https://onebrokeactress.com My IMDb:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3921523/ Disclaimer: Some links included in this descriptions may be affiliate links, meaning that I will receive a small commission if you buy from that link.

    55 min
  20. 32. Brian Patacca {Career Coach}

    10/23/2018

    32. Brian Patacca {Career Coach}

    Brian Patacca, actor and career coach, is up today sharing SO MUCH incredible info on the business of our work, how to keep your energy clear and give yourself the RIGHT kind of “self-care, and the universe’s role in it all. WHAT. Yes. That good. Here’s a preview of what we cover: - how he went from wildly successful actor to realizing that wasn't working for him - how he manages people's energy all day - how to deal with the actor's hustle, and why "say yes to everything" makes him think, “bitch who said that needs to be slapped!" - dealing with finances - advice for meeting with reps - advice on networking - advice on reels - WHY we're actors - the universe/god/wtf ever and why it matters for us LINKS: -Get Clear on your Finances: https://bit.ly/2AYTa9M -Brian's Breakfast Club: https://bit.ly/2J8TAut -The Actors Salon (and Mastery Class) https://www.actorsalon.com/ -Brian’s personal site for coaching: https://www.brianpatacca.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

    1h 4m
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