Sam Valentine

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

    -5 J • ABONNÉS UNIQUEMENT

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

    29 JANV. • ABONNÉS UNIQUEMENT

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

    16/07/2020

    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

    1 h 18 min
  4. years without a job: christina ochoa’s unfiltered acting journey *it hits different episode*

    24/04/2025

    years without a job: christina ochoa’s unfiltered acting journey *it hits different episode*

    In this throwback convo from Sept 2018, I sat down with the unstoppable Christina Ochoa (Animal Kingdom, A Million Little Things) for a seriously honest, occasionally hilarious, and refreshingly unfiltered look at what it actually takes to survive and thrive in this industry. Moving to LA with zero connections (and zero chill about the rent) Not working for 2.5 years after a major show… and how she survived it (Uber, eBay, and a underprepared tutoring gig) Auditioning while broke AF… and still booking the role The shift from “pretty but doesn’t know it” casting to owning your own vibe Saying no to mediocre TV (even when you really need the check) Body image, being naked on set, and why she threw the damn breakdowns in the trashHer trick for manifestation that doesn’t involve “morning pages” but does involve drawing yourself with dollar signs and scripts Mentioned in This Episode Sara Mornell Book: The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz Book/Workbook: The Artist’s Way Workbook by Julia Cameron Christina’s orgs: Oceana and Earth’s Oceans Show Mentioned: Animal Kingdom Series Mentioned: A Million Little Things

    1 h 18 min
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 138. Brittany Stone (Stone Talent Agency)

    17/03/2022

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

    21/05/2020

    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

    1 h 13 min
  9. 96. ATL Agent Jason Lockhart

    16/03/2021

    96. ATL Agent Jason Lockhart

    Actor turned no-nonsense agent Jason Lockhart gives us all the inside-info from his work at AMT. From his move out of LA, to what makes a perfect online profile, to actor-agent relationships...you don't want to miss this one. Don't forget to listen to the end and check out his book (hint, I am giving one away!). Email sign Up (future book clubs!)  One Broke Actress IG Sponsor: Put Me on Self Tape: The New Triple Threat promo codes: obacostar ($8 off per month) obaguest ($20 off per month!) obaseries ($30 off per month, only 10 available!) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

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

    13 JANV. • ABONNÉS UNIQUEMENT

    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
  11. 142. Jaime Love (Love Talent Agency)

    14/04/2022

    142. Jaime Love (Love Talent Agency)

    Speaking of agents, make sure to RSVP to our Master Class with Brian Patacca right here! Jaime Love's career started in 1999 in Toronto, Canada where she worked in print, fashion, and commercials. She could even be seen behind in the scenes on the production side of things with the Kardashians and Demi Lovato, before ultimately opening up her own talent agency. Today, she represents dozens of artists including...yours truly! Back in ep 7 of this season, I was able to sit down with Brittany, my theatrical agent. Now, in ep 11, I am super excited to be able to bring Jaime to you to talk all things commercial. From Jaime's personal journey to her day-to-day life in the pandemic, her process in submitting and meeting talent, her thoughts on self-tapes, and classes to take — we discuss it all. Bring out a pen and paper because there's a ton of info coming your way! 4:26 — From Production to Fashion to Talent Agency: why the fashion industry wasn't the right fit + why being an agent was 8:47— How the pandemic changed the work environment for agents, making it harder to find that work-life balance (especially as a mom) 11:00 — What actors need to remember about their agents 12:56 — An agent's work hours + what constitutes an emergency 16:06 — Process of submitting talent, how many auditions come in a week vs. how many bookings, and where auditions are coming from 22:07 — What makes a great commercial self-tape 26:00 — The most important thing to have in a Zoom meeting for potential representation 27:26 — Having fun in an industry that tries to defeat you 30:13 — Why everyone needs to start following directions 35:02 — What makes a good commercial package 39:30 — Patreon Questions 49:40 — Biggest takeaway for actors Resources Mentioned in This Episode: LoveTalent Agency Website + Instagram That Time I Was Kicked Off a Set For Being "Fat" The Commercial Class w/ Alyson Horn + Ross Lacy Classes w/ ASG Casting, Inc Commercial Classes w/ Danielle Eskinazi Casting Commercial Classes w/ HMH Casting Hey, I Saw Your Commercial Klazes w/ Kaz Beth Stein, Stacy's IG -------- 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

    51 min
  12. 95. Danielle Kennedy

    09/03/2021

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

    08/07/2025 • ABONNÉS UNIQUEMENT

    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
  14. 97. BONUS: March Check-In + Memorization + Wardrobe is your Best Friend

    19/03/2021

    97. BONUS: March Check-In + Memorization + Wardrobe is your Best Friend

    Sam and Helenna are back to check in for the month on March and WTF is going on, what they booked or changed in the last month, or whatever else is on their mind. Enjoy!  Helenna's IG One Broke Actress IG --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

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

    02/10/2025 • ABONNÉS UNIQUEMENT

    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
  16. 94. BONUS: Sarah Centrella (Future Boards, Manifesting, Goal Setting)

    05/03/2021

    94. BONUS: Sarah Centrella (Future Boards, Manifesting, Goal Setting)

    This is a very special bonus episode with Sarah Centrella, author of our last Book Club pick, Future Boards! We are getting real on the process of making a future board (read: vision board), manifesting your life, gathering moments instead of things, and goal-setting the way through. Ya'll are gonna love this.  Sarah Centrella Email Sign Up (Future Book Clubs!) One Broke Actress IG --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

    39 min
  17. 87. Kate Siegel

    19/01/2021

    87. Kate Siegel

    Starting off season 7 with a BANG! Kate is here to calm your anxious actor nerves, tell us about her transition out of ingenue roles, and basically give you a breath of fresh air for your body image/career/life. Kate's IMDb Sponsor: Ashli Pollard's Accelerator Program One Broke Actress Email Sign Up One Broke Actress IG --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

    55 min
  18. 175. Canadian Agent Emilio Salituro on Working in Canada vs. USA and How to Have a Successful Acting Career

    04/05/2023

    175. Canadian Agent Emilio Salituro on Working in Canada vs. USA and How to Have a Successful Acting Career

    Welcome to One Broke Actress' first international episode! 🇨🇦🇺🇸 I am joined by Emilio Salituro, a talent agent at LUCAS TALENT. With over 30 years of experience and a background as a working actor, Emilio prides himself on being his actors' advocate. He shares with us what he looks for in talent, how to best network with agents, and the key to a longterm successful acting career. He takes us through his journey towards becoming an agent in 2008 — from young theatre student, to director, to producer, to acting coach, to Shanghai Business Consultant, to manager of a restaurant, back to acting, and then to finally becoming an agent. Today, Emilio's journey has landed on him being one of Canada's most popular talent agents, and his clients have worked across Canada, Europe, and the US. Watch the Full Video Podcast Here! 00:12 — Intro 02:50 — Working in Canada as a Local Hire 05:55 — Role Credits in Canada 10:05 — Dual Citizenship 16:00 — From Actor to Agent 28:07 — What Makes a Good Client 34:11 — Acting Class 36:38 — The Writer's Strike in the US 40:55 — Finding The Right Agent 46:08 — A Lifelong Pursuit 49:25 — Networking 53:23 — The Writer's Strike's Effect on Canada 56:28 — What Emilio is Watching 59:30 — Where to Find Emilio Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Follow Emilio on Instagram @lucasagentes Follow Emilio on Twitter @lucasagente Lucas Talent OBA 10.13 "ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK" Showrunner JT Billings on What it Takes to Write + Run a Hit TV show -------- 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 3 min
  19. how to plan your days when nothing goes as planned (actor schedules part 2) + leverage from theatre to reps

    21/08/2025 • ABONNÉS UNIQUEMENT

    how to plan your days when nothing goes as planned (actor schedules part 2) + leverage from theatre to reps

    part two of our actor chaos chat! today i’m digging into what actually works for me. from juggling auditions and a short film shoot to managing my day-to-day, i break down flexible systems, time blindness, and why prepping “containers not clocks” matters. for our Q&A we cover how to use a not-so-great show review (with personal shout outs) to your advantage when looking for new reps. submit your questions here: https://shorturl.at/dHVZp

    28 min
  20. 78. CD Jessica Sherman: General Meetings

    25/06/2020

    78. CD Jessica Sherman: General Meetings

    One of our long time favorite Casting Director's is back to talk all things general meetings! As she has hosted soooo many over these last few months especially, you guys had a lot of questions for us to discuss!  The Casting Director's Cut (use code BROKE10 for $10 off!) Jessica's IG IMDb + CSA Actor of the Month One Broke Actress IG --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

    48 min
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