Sam Valentine

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  1. actor spring cleaning (with a full checklist) - part 1

    15 ABR • SÓLO PARA PERSONAS CON SUSCRIPCIÓN

    actor spring cleaning (with a full checklist) - part 1

    i genuinely did not realize how much of my actor life was living in random dropboxes and cloud folders i was paying for until i started thinking about this topic, and now i can't stop. this episode is part 1: the digital reset. get your downloadable spring cleaning pdf checklist: https://sam-valentine.notion.site/the-actor-s-digital-spring-cleaning-checklist-1 we're talking... personal audit of your content/materials cleaning up your self-tape drives, phone storage, and editing apps setting up inbox filters and a rep contact label to make bookout season way easier and social media clean up too spring cleaning part 2 is coming next week, we're going physical next time (self-tape setup, wardrobe, the whole thing). q&a: mel asked about where to start when writing your own content mel's thinking about writing a short or micro-short that fits her casting and wants to know how to get started when inspiration isn't striking yet. submit your q&a questions: https://shorturl.at/dHVZp headshot class patreon discount - use code PATREON75 - https://the-membership-ee5120.circle.so/checkout/the-headshot-class mentions: audition tracking episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/1-audition-56639832?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link peerspace (for scouting shoot locations): peerspace.com

    32 min
  2. actor spring cleaning - part 2

    23 ABR • SÓLO PARA PERSONAS CON SUSCRIPCIÓN

    actor spring cleaning - part 2

    This is the fun one. Part one was the more important work, but this is the part where you actually get to see a difference: today we're getting into your physical space, your gear, your wardrobe, and what's actually worth keeping around. Download your Part 2 Checklist here: https://sam-valentine.notion.site/the-actor-spring-cleaning-checklist-2 We're talking: - Filing and digitizing pay stubs, contracts, and tax forms (and the app that makes it painless) - Audition space assessment: lighting, spike tape tricks, and setting your space up so it's actually ready to go - Prop box edit: what's worth keeping and what needs to leave - Desk and workspace clutter and why it matters more than you think - Your life bag: what should actually be in there, including the very unglamorous Ziploc method - Hair and makeup streamlining: go-to products only, labeled brushes, and what to donate - Wardrobe audit: trying on your go-to looks, the packed box method for the stuff you can't let go of, and getting honest about what's still serving you **Q&A:** Nick asks about reaching out to southeast agents when you already have non-inclusive rep in the region, and whether to loop in your current agent. **Resources:** CamScan (free app for digitizing documents): https://www.camscanner.com/ Out of the Closet (LA thrift/donation): https://outofthecloset.org/ Submit your questions: https://shorturl.at/dHVZp

    23 min
  3. the 'hollywood body standard' no one prepares you for with Lynn Chen* it hits different*

    05/06/2025

    the 'hollywood body standard' no one prepares you for with Lynn Chen* it hits different*

    this is incredibly validating for anyone who’s felt like they’re falling behind or not “getting it right” in their creative career. lynn’s career path and healing process reminds us that success doesn’t always look like we imagined.... originally aired july 8th 2021, this in-depth conversation with actor Lynn Chen is an episode that closed out season 4 of the podcast and hit hard for a reason. Lynn walks us through the emotional highs and lows of “making it” as an actor: from child opera performances and Law & Order bookings to struggling with food, being dropped by reps, and ultimately finding her voice through blogging, vulnerability, and directing her own feature film. We cover: Growing up performing at The Met (like, age four-level early) The moment acting felt more like obligation than love Booking Law & Order and getting her SAG card The weight of the industry’s standards...literally Binge eating, emotional triggers, and recovery When a Sundance debut doesn’t equal steady work Why she started “The Actor’s Diet” and what it gave her back Her “holding deal” era + writing her first pilot Getting dropped by reps… and getting back up Resilience, reinvention, and reclaiming acting on her own terms Referenced in the episode: The Actor’s Diet Blog (redirects to her main site)

    1 h 19 min
  4. 19. Amber Midthunder: Maintaining a Healthy Attitude, Body, and Faith in Hollywood

    03/04/2018

    19. Amber Midthunder: Maintaining a Healthy Attitude, Body, and Faith in Hollywood

    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 health and well-being, and whatever greater power keeps you going. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

    1 h 6 min
  5. 6. pilot auditions, what bookings mean, and the "one thing" with Brian Unger

    19/10/2017

    6. pilot auditions, what bookings mean, and the "one thing" with Brian Unger

    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 storm of his new show on CBS.4:10 — How Brian got to LA after receiving a pilot deal from Doug Herzog, former president of Comedy Central13:30 — What Brian looks for in actors when they come into the room21:00 — Tips for co-star auditions23:45 — Pilot season, booking Me, Myself, and I, and why you have to be persistent26:15 — The process of testing for pilots37:00 — Tips for when you're in the waiting room41:35 — How to deal with your type changing43:50 — Why every actor needs to travel and take speech training51:50 — Brian's most embarrassing audition storyResources Mentioned in This Episode:Brian'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.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

    1 h 3 min
  6. 198. Casting Directors Erica S. Bream & Cara Chute Rosenbaum on Script Analysis: The Key to Booking the Room

    30/11/2023

    198. Casting Directors Erica S. Bream & Cara Chute Rosenbaum on Script Analysis: The Key to Booking the Room

    In this episode, Erica S. Bream (Altered Carbon, Star Trek Into Darkness, Echoes) and Cara Chute Rosenbaum (American Crime Story, The Mindy Project, The League) discuss the ups and downs of being actors in the industry. They held a Script Analysis Workshop with The Membership that was so good that I immediately enrolled in their Script Analysis Course. They are sharing knowledge I wish I would have known years ago, and I’m bringing that to you all in this episode. They share their experiences with casting auditions, navigating the post-strike landscape, and the importance of community and mental health. They also talk about what script analysis is, why it is so important, and why every actor needs to do the deep dive script analysis work on every audition they get. If you're an actor looking for guidance from the people who help us get our dream gigs, this is a must-listen. Watch the Full Video Podcast Here! 00:00 — Intro 01:48 — Welcoming Erica and Cara 02:35 — Script Analysis & Auditions 14:53 — Script Analysis Categories 25:44 — Dealing with the Text: Typos, Drafts, and Being Word Perfect 32:27 — Auditioning for the Role vs. Auditioning for the Room 36:17 — Acting Class 41:07 — Costars & Connection 48:42 — Tips for Theatrical Auditions Post-Strike 55:45 — Community 58:25 — Upcoming Classes & 2024 Plans Resources Mentioned in This Episode: ★ Erica’s IG @ericasbreamcast ★ Erica’s Links ★ Erica’s Website ★ Erica’s IMDb ★ Cara’s IG @ccrcasting ★ Cara’s Links ★ Cara’s IMDb ★ Cara’s Website ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 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!

    1 h 5 min
  7. 17. Dawan Owens: The Definition of Hard Work

    20/03/2018

    17. Dawan Owens: The Definition of Hard Work

    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 notes and more available at: https://www.1brokeactress.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

    1 h 9 min
  8. 16. Sara Mornell: Everything Atlanta

    13/03/2018

    16. Sara Mornell: Everything Atlanta

    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.mornellstudios.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

    1 h 8 min
  9. 18. Spencer Clark: Growing Up In The Business

    27/03/2018

    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
  10. 12. Matt Corboy and Kevin Linehan: Commercial Pros

    28/11/2017

    12. Matt Corboy and Kevin Linehan: Commercial Pros

    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 shlep-y. 7:25 — Matt and Kevin's journey to LA from Colorado State, getting their SAG cards/representation, and building connections with Casting Directors through auditions 45:00 — How their auditions changed as their type changed over the years 1:03:10 — Commercial tips 1:14:07 — What they wish they knew about commercials Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Matt Corboy's IMDb Kevin Linehan'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

    1 h 21 min
  11. 15. Emily {Actors Tax Prep}: Everything you need to know about taxes as an actor

    06/03/2018

    15. Emily {Actors Tax Prep}: Everything you need to know about taxes as an actor

    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

    1 h 1 min
  12. 14. Max Greenfield: On Success, The Acting Roller Coaster, And How To Keep Going

    27/02/2018

    14. Max Greenfield: On Success, The Acting Roller Coaster, And How To Keep Going

    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

    1 h 14 min
  13. 13. Ash Brewer: Soaps Operas, Career Craziness, and Genuine Hard Work

    05/12/2017

    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

    1 h 10 min
  14. whats up with one broke actress??

    30/09/2025

    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
  15. 11. Kristen Joy Bjorge: Writer, Agent Assistant, All Around Badass

    21/11/2017

    11. Kristen Joy Bjorge: Writer, Agent Assistant, All Around Badass

    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 assistant 14:20 — Managing her writing job with her agency job 24:21 — Time management 29:00 — Submitting scripts online to the Black List 32:40 — The value of work ethic 38:00 — What actors need to know about the industry today 46:20 — When and how to check with your rep, the no-no's of getting gifts, and a good rule of thumb when it comes to communication with your reps 59:00 — How to leave an agency + successfully end your relationship with an agent 1:04:30 — What Kristen wishes she knew about this world before she was in LA 1:09:55 — The in's and out's of networking for reps Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Find Kristen here (seriously guys, get a script from her!): kristenjoyb@gmail.com Kristen'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

    1 h 17 min
  16. why acting feels harder now: the four stages of competence explained

    12 FEB • SÓLO PARA PERSONAS CON SUSCRIPCIÓN

    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
  17. making your own work + using new tech to your advantage, and surviving the pivot with Brendan Bradley

    10/04/2025

    making your own work + using new tech to your advantage, and surviving the pivot with Brendan Bradley

    our favorite multi-hyphenate chaos king Brendan Bradley is back (you might remember him from episode 208, aka “the stake captain saga”), and he’s bringing a lot in a short amount of time: actor thoughts on vertical shortsbuilding a creative career from scratchsurviving pivot after pivotembracing new tech without losing your soul also… the audio cuts off at the end (rude), so we will be having him back. don’t worry. things we mention: brendan’s IG brendan’s projects: the devil and the daylong brotherssuccubusVR work (ferryman collective)

    35 min
  18. moving OUT of los angeles but staying in the hollywood game - how actress lauren sweetser premiered at sundance while living in arkansas

    10/03/2025

    moving OUT of los angeles but staying in the hollywood game - how actress lauren sweetser premiered at sundance while living in arkansas

    From meeting with Ben Affleck, to reading for Aaron Sorkin, working with intimacy coordinators in hardcore covid times, self-taping in Cabo, and cringing at past headshots— Lauren has done it all, and on her own terms. If you’ve ever wondered if there’s more than one way to make it in the industry, Lauren’s story is proof that success doesn’t have to follow a single path: You may know her from ‘Winter’s Bone’ alongside Jennifer Lawrence, ‘True Detective’ on HBO, or Apple TV’s ‘For All Mankind.’ And today she opens up about her decision to leave Los Angeles for Arkansas, where she balances motherhood with her acting & producing career, and how she landed a role in her new film, ‘Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake),’ which just premiered at Sundance!  TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Meet Lauren Sweetser 03:50— Early L.A. Memories with Lauren 06:50 — Leaving Hollywood for Fayetteville, AR 14:07 — The Business of Living Outside Hollywood 23:00 — BTS Scoop of “For All Mankind” 28:05 — Landing “Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)” 34:00 — Finding Your Path as an Actor 40:43 — Past Headshot Reflections 41:56 — Where to find Lauren & Her Work 📚 EPISODE RESOURCES: ★ Listen to Lauren’s first visit to OBA! ★ Follow Lauren on Instagram! ★ Check out Lauren’s IMDb ★ Follow ‘Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)’ on IG ★ Read about the Baby Scoop Era ♡Even More Sam♡ Instagram Patreon Website My IMDb

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

    18 MAR • SÓLO PARA PERSONAS CON SUSCRIPCIÓN

    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
  20. success has no age limit with success has no age limit (with actress Danielle Kennedy) * it's hits different*

    03/07/2025

    success has no age limit with success has no age limit (with actress Danielle Kennedy) * it's hits different*

    please stop saying you're too old, aged out, whatever the words are....enough! actress Danielle Kennedy met with me in 2021 to talk about building her full life and then becoming a successful working actor after raising 8 kids and doing her own thing. a second act actor as they say. this is the ep you didn't know you needed to hear...

    48 min