One Broke Actress

Sam Valentine
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Financially, mentally, physically or otherwise...most actors are at least a little broke. Host/actress Sam Valentine brings you advice, tips, and real stories (of success & failure) from people in and around the acting industry. So you feel a little more “whole” and a little less alone in Hollywood. From auditions and the day-to-day life of working actors to getting agents/managers, we cover it all.

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

    3D AGO • 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

  2. JUL 3

    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
  3. 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

  4. JUN 5

    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)

    1h 19m
  5. 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

  6. MAY 22

    you booked the job but it didn’t change your life: Brian Unger on the real working actor experience *it hits different episode*

    originally aired april 13 2021, brian unger has been on your screen more times than you probably realize but this episode isn’t a flex. it’s a real convo about the weird limbo between being talented and being bookable. what it actually feels like to get hired. and the emotional whiplash of the audition hustle we talk about • how pilot season used to work and what’s changed • why bookings don’t mean you’ve made it • the quiet grind behind working actor life • the surprising advice brian got that changed his entire career this episode is a reminder that success in acting rarely looks the way you imagined it. and that one good job isn’t the whole story. a must relisten if you’re questioning your momentum or measuring your worth by your credit...

    1h 4m
  7. 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

  8. MAY 8

    stop trying to fix everything at once - *it hits different episode*

    ever feel like your to-do list has morphed into a crisis of identity? same. this replay (from oct 30th 2023) is here to pull you out of that “should I cut my hair or get a manager?” spiral and help you simplify the actual next steps in your acting career. we talk about why your brain is overloaded (it’s not just you), how to dump your mental tabs into one place, and why taking out the trash (metaphorically) might be your best productivity tool. oh, and we break down how to decide what the hell to work on without drowning in FOMO.

    30 min
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Financially, mentally, physically or otherwise...most actors are at least a little broke. Host/actress Sam Valentine brings you advice, tips, and real stories (of success & failure) from people in and around the acting industry. So you feel a little more “whole” and a little less alone in Hollywood. From auditions and the day-to-day life of working actors to getting agents/managers, we cover it all.

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  • Creator
    Sam Valentine
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    315
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sam Valentine
  • Show Website
    One Broke Actress
  • Provider
    Samantha Valentine

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