Sam Valentine

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  1. market research *part 1* step by step with extra info sources! + actor/life priorities + footage vs self tapes

    MAR 18 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    market research *part 1* step by step with extra info sources! + actor/life priorities + footage vs self tapes

    The concept of Market Research isn't new at all and I am the last person to get on board because frankly, I needed a process. It felt so unclear and never-ending...what's filming, who's being cast, and where I fit in. This episode kicks off a two-part mini course breaking down exactly how to research in a digestible and tangible way, no matter where you are. We're talking: How to clarify your market: your city, your region, and what you're actually pursuing right now Where to find what's currently in production (including free and low-cost resources) Building a master list of projects and why keeping notes is non-negotiable How to study supporting roles Using IMDB Pro and Actors Access together Part Two will get personal and help you find yourself in the data. For our Q&A: First, a real answer to Willow's question about navigating career momentum while caring for a family member who is nearing the end of life. Then, Lauren asks how to update her reel and materials as a broke actress who's been doing mostly theater and wants to break into TV and film. Resources mentioned: Audrey Helps Actors IG: https://www.instagram.com/audreyhelpactors UpToDate Actor: https://www.uptodateactor.com/ SAG Indie: https://www.sagindie.org/ IMDB Pro Actors Access custom link trick: resumes.actorsaccess.com/[actorname] The Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/1174599293/d7bd6d6b82?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Submit your questions: https://shorturl.at/dHVZp

    28 min
  2. casting director workshops: my exact step-by-step process for doing them well

    FEB 26 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    casting director workshops: my exact step-by-step process for doing them well

    Casting director workshops used be….different. Then 2017 happened. Now they are regulated, and absolutely not something you should be casually throwing money at. So while I don’t do them often these days, I want to tell you exactly how I would approach a workshop today if I were signing up next month with a strategy. We’re talking: - What shifted after the pay to play investigation and why workshops look so different now - Why I rarely do them and when they actually make sense - How to be picky instead of burning cash trying to “network” - Online workshops, Zoom audition skills, and smaller markets having access - Where I think you get the best value including ACE Studios, Actors Connection, and the SAG-AFTRA Foundation - How to act in the room, what to ask, and what not to do - The follow up strategy I use with reps and casting For our Q&A: I answer Willow’s question about defining your 2026 working actor systems and flows, building off episode 112. submit your questions here: https://shorturl.at/dHVZp La Times Article: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2021-06-28/hollywood-success-avoid-predators-dont-get-scammed-success

    36 min
  3. why acting feels harder now: the four stages of competence explained

    FEB 12 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    why acting feels harder now: the four stages of competence explained

    ou know that feeling when your acting abilities seem to vary? like when you finally nail a scene but it took every ounce of brain power you had. or why you may think you had this whole thing on lock when you just stared out but now it’s all too much info in your brain. i found out there's actually a framework for that. the four stages of competence explain why some days you feel like a genius and other days you're wondering if you've ever acted before in your life…hello friends, welcome home. we’re talking: - the four stages of competence (and why actors need to know them) - unconscious incompetence: when you don't know what you don't know - conscious incompetence: the uncomfortable awareness that something's off - conscious competence: doing it right, but it takes effort and focus - unconscious competence: when the work becomes instinct - why "natural talent" might just be skipping a stage - how to recognize which stage you're in right now - what to do when you're aware you're bad at something (and why that's progress) **submit your questions here: https://shorturl.at/dHVZp**

    20 min
  4. whats up with one broke actress??

    09/30/2025

    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
  5. Podcast Teaser

    08/19/2017

    Podcast Teaser

    Welcome to the 1 Broke Actress Podcast. An extension of 1 Broke Actress.com, a girl on a mission to bring you a real account of LA actor life. This is just a small sample of all the amazing stuff we have to come. Check it out and enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

    5 min
  6. 138. Brittany Stone (Stone Talent Agency)

    03/17/2022

    138. Brittany Stone (Stone Talent Agency)

    I am so thrilled to bring my very own theatrical agent, Brittany Stone of Stone Talent, onto the podcast today. Brittany has been an agent for over ten years. She recently branched off into her own company, Stone Agency! She is an absolute joy to have on my team and she has such a wealth of knowledge to share with you all today on her journey from being a lawyer to being an agent, the submission process for agencies, what her day is like, how she pitches/submits actors, and what she values in her clients. {PSST!! Bring a pen and paper because you are gonna wanna take notes.} 1:50 — From working at an agency, to law school, and back again 4:11 — Her day-to-day life as a mother of twins while owning her own talent agency 5:48 — How to help with an agent's work, as an actor 8:00 — The process of submitting actors as an agent 9:23 — Deciding between pitching/submitting 10:05 —  COVID + its impacts on what an agents job entails 18:53 — What watching self-tapes has told her about actors + why they do or don't book 24:23 — Acting profiles, reels, headshots, and what your rep can see 31:07 — Remembering your rep is your team, how to improve communication with them, and why you don't always have to say "yes" 37:12 — How to get a meeting + how to know when you're ready for an agent 45:16 — Your superpower as an actor Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Stone Talent Agency Website Stone Talent Agency on Instagram  Casting Goals with Debi Manwiller -------- 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

    54 min
  7. 18. Spencer Clark: Growing Up In The Business

    03/27/2018

    18. Spencer Clark: Growing Up In The Business

    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 as always, find 1BA, The Call Sheet, and SO much more here: https://www.1brokeactress.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

    47 min
  8. 1. the industry networking, actor's pitfalls, and saying "you're welcome" with Sara Mornell

    09/19/2017

    1. the industry networking, actor's pitfalls, and saying "you're welcome" with Sara Mornell

    Episode 1 of the One Broke Actress podcast is HERE!For this premiere, I sat down to chat with Sara Mornell of Mornell Studios. Based in Atlanta, Sara is an amazing acting coach and one of the baddest bitches I've ever met. She shares what started it all, how she became a coach, her thoughts on networking and classes, and tips she has for auditions.3:00 — Intro to the podcast and Sara7:00 — Going from LA to ATL, attending Carnegie Mellon, and the start of her acting career31:00 — Rowland Perkins becoming her mentor and leading her to being a coach46:00 — Networking + Why it doesn't work47:15 — The value of finding a class that teaches what it takes to actually book work48:50 — Audition tips and tricks57:00 — How coaching has taught her how not to act and how to be present

    1h 12m
  9. 2. finding routine as an actor, making your own work, improv class with Sean Crampton

    09/26/2017

    2. finding routine as an actor, making your own work, improv class with Sean Crampton

    Sean Crampton joins the One Broke Actress podcast to speak on his experience in the industry. He always knew that LA was where he was going to end up but he didn't know all that was in store for him. Despite being broken down by Hollywood, he built himself back up and found his way through improv, writing, and making his own projects. An accomplished actor and writer, Sean takes us through how he maintains his sanity in the industry and how we shouldn't be afraid to fail.3:20 — How Sean got to LA and what he did for survival gigs7:50 — Finding community through acting class, learning he wasn't Marlon Brando, and why improv was the key to being a better actor22:40 — What Sean did to get James Franco to star in his film28:00 — Audition Prep/Tips, Sean's worst callback of all time, and getting his writing in front of an investor42:30 — A breakdown of Sean's morning routine + fitness routine51:10 — Advice for new actorsResources Mentioned in This Episode:Sean's film "Richard Peter Johnson" (2015)Playhouse West in North HollywoodSean's Twitter--------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.comAnd 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

    55 min
  10. 129. Becoming a Working Actor (Part Two)

    12/09/2021

    129. Becoming a Working Actor (Part Two)

    In case you missed part one, be sure to listen to it here first!  Today we are reuniting with Zach, Dung, Sierra, Aline, and Emma. Five post-grad BFA students who all took the Working Actor Workshop with me before graduating and have all gone their separate ways after college. This series is following their journeys as they make their way in the world while trying to check their creative boxes...and also pay rent, have social lives, and ya know, survive.  Listen in for how they are each finding creativity, handling side hustles, and attempting to maintain their mental energy in the war of art. If you are an actor who graduated with a theatre degree and found yourself wondering "wtf do i do now?!" this episode is for you. PS: wanna get in on the next Working Actor Workshop? Reserve your spot now. And the Patreon is always here when you are ready ;)  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

    1h 17m
  11. I’ve been an actor for 13 years and here is what you need to know…

    09/05/2024

    I’ve been an actor for 13 years and here is what you need to know…

    I’m talking about Los Angeles Actor Life and what I’ve learned as an actor after 13 years in this industry. Life as a Los Angeles actor is tough, and it changes all of the time. Being an actor in 2024 is so much different than it was when I started out 13 years ago, and right now I’m sharing what I wish I knew when I first started out. So I’m diving into the changes and constants in the acting industry over the past 13 years since moving to Los Angeles. We’re going over the importance of being a skilled actor, industry networking, and the evolving nature of auditions, including the rise of self-tapes and the impact of social media. We'll also touch on the unchanged reality of high expenses for actors (seriously - it’s an investment) and the different approach to headshots today. What’s changed in your acting career since you first started your journey? I’d love to know! Watch the Full Video Podcast Here! 00:00 — Reflecting on 13 Years in LA 00:56 — The Importance of Skill and Networking 02:52 — Navigating Social Media as an Actor 05:02 — The Costs of Being an Actor 07:49 — Free Back to School Challenge 08:58 — Self Tapes 12:28 — The Evolution of Headshots 14:02 — Personalized Acting Advice Resources Mentioned in This Episode: ★ The Headshot Class ★ Sign up for the FREE 5 Day Back to School Actor Challenge ★ Watch THE ACTOR WEBSITES | Let’s Talk Actors Access, Casting Networks, Breakdown Services, IMDb Pro ★ Watch Headshots According to Atlanta Photographer Chase Anderson | HOW TO BE YOU IN YOUR ACTOR HEADSHOTS ★ Watch Headshots According to LA Photographer Leah Huebner | HOW TO CAPTURE YOUR ESSENCE IN YOUR HEADSHOTS ★ Watch Headshots According to LA Photographer Joanna DeGeneres | HOW ACTORS CAN TAKE GREAT HEADSHOTS ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Want more? Join The Membership & Check out Patreon for bonus episodes! 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!

    16 min
  12. step by step: writing + producing + acting in my own short (this is DETAILED)

    10/16/2025 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    step by step: writing + producing + acting in my own short (this is DETAILED)

    i made a short film in six weeks. i know. wild. in this episode i’m breaking down every single step from idea to shoot day: what i did right, what i’d change, how much it cost me, and how many literal favors i called in to make this happen. i talk casting, writing, location scouting, budgeting, amazon orders, feeding extras, the sag micro-budget contract, and the emotional rollercoaster of asking people to work with you for free. UGH and why i bought a $120 bottle of whiskey for one shot. i wish i was kidding. i’m linking the finished short below just for you, plus a pdf checklist of every single step i took. - future episodes will cover editing, festival submissions, and using it for my reel! so ask me your Qs! ✨ [your full breakdown PDF - https://sam-valentine.notion.site/short-film-process-checklist 📺 [the final edit! (shhhh)] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPmvRq9nLyc&feature=youtu.be 🙋🏻‍♀️ submit your questions here: https://shorturl.at/dHVZp

    48 min
  13. 73. VO Agent Jazmin Rangel: How to get, keep, and book voice over reps and work.

    05/14/2020

    73. VO Agent Jazmin Rangel: How to get, keep, and book voice over reps and work.

    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 via Zoom, thank you in advance for understanding our tech difficulties in this time!  TGMD Talent SAG Discounted Source Connect Sign Up --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

    56 min
  14. 81. Shaan Sharma: Let's talk about Fi-Core

    07/16/2020

    81. Shaan Sharma: Let's talk about Fi-Core

    This episode is for any professional actor who has joined or wishes to join SAG...pretty sure thats all of us! Shaan Sharma (also featured on Episode 5.7) joins us to share the info that is particularly hard to find about why leaving your union is more complicated than it seems and for what reasons. We also get into Shaan's political stance in SAG and why the factions are so broken.  Don't forget to VOTE on/before July 22nd! Shaan's Article About Fi-Core Shaan's Pre-Elections Letter SAG's Official Site on Fi-Core Why I Joined Sag Article Shaan's IG One Broke Actress IG One Broke Actress  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

    1h 18m
  15. 123. How To Watch TV Like An Actor

    10/21/2021

    123. How To Watch TV Like An Actor

    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 new shows and canceling them faster than the blink of an eye. How can you keep up? Today we're going to narrow it down for our busy schedules, especially my actors who are working several side jobs and/or have lots of family obligations. Join me as we break down the following: How to narrow down your actor-homework in the TV-watching space Watching TV with an actor's lens The difference between passive and active TV watching Remembering what you watched and taking the right kind of notes Mornell Studios is where I was first introduced to this concept!  Sponsored by Weem Vitamins: Get your discounted gummies here! -------- 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

    16 min
  16. my career coaching session "actor to do's" three months later + how to manage multiple priorities

    10/02/2025 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    my career coaching session "actor to do's" three months later + how to manage multiple priorities

    In this episode, I’m sharing everything from the one-on-one career coaching session that helped me map out what came after the play and ultimately led to me writing and shooting my short film. I talk about how I structured a solo retreat, building a watchlist, what I learned about my materials, and how I got clear on the kind of work I want to be doing next. This is the first part of a multi-episode series walking you through the steps I actually took. Q&A: I answer Paloma's question about managing priorities and multiple steams of income! Melissa Blue: https://bluelit.rockyourreel.com/ SKS Coaching: https://stankirschstudios.com/ Submit your questions here: https://shorturl.at/dHVZp

    24 min
  17. all my notes from adv. commercials class + the truth about "taking a break" from acting

    09/17/2025 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    all my notes from adv. commercials class + the truth about "taking a break" from acting

    this episode is packed with takeaways from my advanced commercial at ross lacy + alyson horn casting. im gonna give you actionable commercial audition tips you can use right now. plusa listener q about whether taking a break from acting will set you back. what’s inside: commercial class breakdown: 4 weeks of dialogue, car spots, misdirect comedy, and callback notes how to “pace it up” and “warm it up” without losing the scene partner auditions and how not to ruin them before you even walk in the room self-tape props + car acting tips (ditch the door pantomimes) the honest truth about taking a break from acting and coming back stronger the class i took: https://thecommercialclass.com/ send me your questions! ⁠https://shorturl.at/dHVZp

    28 min
  18. why 'more shows' doesn't equal 'more money' for us actors

    JAN 29 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    why 'more shows' doesn't equal 'more money' for us actors

    there’s a lot of noise right now about things “picking back up.” more auditions. more shows. more chatter. and yet a lot of actors are looking at their bank accounts like… cool cool cool, where is the money...am i not doing this right? lets talk about what that “400 scripted shows” number actually means. inside this episode: why “more shows” doesn’t equal more jobs you can actually audition for what’s really counted in current scripted show numbers how 6–8 episode seasons impact pay, relationships, and residuals current sag co-star and guest star rate realities why take-home pay is way less than people think how competition has expanded with self-tapes and multi-market submissions why diversified income is not failure, it’s survival a reminder that you are not the problem

    19 min
  19. the invisible patterns shaping your acting career + are new headshots worthy of an email blast?

    JAN 13 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    the invisible patterns shaping your acting career + are new headshots worthy of an email blast?

    this episode is about: - why new headshots alone usually are not a reason to email casting or reps - what updates are actually worth sending - the difference between outcomes and systems - the seven working actor systems and how they overlap - choosing one system to focus on for the year - how small bookings still matter - staying grounded instead of waiting for the next thing to save you today’s q’s: are new headshots are enough reason to email casting or agents, what updates actually matter? when outreach is helpful versus just busywork that makes us feel productive? and then getting into our main topic: building a working actor system instead of chasing outcomes….hello 2026. -the seven core systems that actually support a long acting career and why focusing on just one of them for a full year can change everything. i also share what it was like booking and shooting my first on camera role since 2021, including the very unglamorous reality of waiting six months between audition and shoot and then immediately having to return to normal life. submit your questions here: https://shorturl.at/dHVZp

    27 min
  20. 74. MRK Management's Matthew Kaufmann: Behind the scenes of manager life and what actors need to know about it.

    05/21/2020

    74. MRK Management's Matthew Kaufmann: Behind the scenes of manager life and what actors need to know about it.

    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 career with your reps. We also hit on workshops (hint: not his fav) and how he is helping others in the time of Covid.  MRK Managment  MRK Instagram  One Broke Actress IG My Store (yay!) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

    1h 13m
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