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One Broke Actress

Sam Valentineonebrokeactress.com
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.

Episodes

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 — Subm...

Nov 21, 20171 hr 17 min

10. Paul Karmiryan: From Dancing To Acting

Paul opens up about the full experience of moving from being a professional dancer to being a professional actor. His drive and ambition is palpable and contagious — as is his positive attitude on this crazy world! 2:30 — Paul's Journey to LA + So You Think You Can Dance 4:00 — Growing up in California, supporting himself through college and training by working 3 jobs, and the importance of Time Management 21:45 — Getting representation + what it feels like to go into rooms for acting auditions ...

Nov 14, 201748 min

9. Erica Berger: A Casting Director's View

Prepare to have your mind blown! CD Erica Berger joins us this week for her side of the casting table. She shares with us how much she LOVES actors (what!), what CD's think of your reel, why she doesn't want your gift (ha!) and lots more! 1:50 — Erica's background in casting from interning for Joey Paul (That's So Raven, Phil of the Future, and Raise Your Voice) and now being a Casting Director for The Mayor on ABC 2:20 — Why she decided to become a Casting Director 2:55 — What Erica liked about...

Nov 07, 201755 min

8. Michael Doneger: Making Your Own Movies

This week Michael Doneger talks us through his start in the acting world, when he decided all the BS wasn't for him, and how he makes his own work. He also goes into what professional actors are like on sets and in rehearsals — LOTS of pearls of wisdom in there! 3:00 — Going to Los Angeles from New York City, being a lifelong writer, getting a pilot deal, and being an assistant to a Casting Director at Fox Studio 8:20 — Getting an agent, going to auditions, and realizing he was unprepared for hi...

Oct 31, 201757 min

7. Ciera Payton: Biracial Casting, Hollywood Diversity, Envisioning your Future

Let's talk about the true ups and downs of Hollywood. Ciera shares it all and is brutally honest. From New Orleans to New York to LA, Ciera takes us through her journey and how he goal was always to be on the west coast. She also talks on the current diversity push in casting and how it as effected her career. 3:15 — Ciera's journey to LA, why theatre wasn't her goal, and how a talk with Warner Brothers' Tony Sepulveda changed her trajectory 8:00 — How Ciera balanced theatre rehearsals and work,...

Oct 24, 20171 hr 13 min

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,...

Oct 19, 20171 hr 3 min

5. honest agent opinions: when and how to leave your reps, demo reels, and agent gifts with Monica Barkett (part 2)

She's back! Monica and Sam continue their discussion of agent presents, reels, do's and don'ts of rep chat, and why you may not be auditioning right now. 1:00 — Tips for demo reels and how they're used14:00 — What actors need to know about agents, submissions, and communicating with your reps30:00 — How to break up with your representation + deciding between keeping your agent or moving onto a bigger agency46:30 — Agents, gifts, and what you should know.

Oct 13, 20171 hr 6 minSeason 2017Ep. 5

4. honest agent opinions: what attracts her to new actors, rep meetings, and her homework assignment for you with Monica Barkett (part 1)

Monica is an agent at Global Artist agency and she knows her stuff. She sat down with Sam and gave us real insight from her side of the table: Actor's "homework", what she asks actors in her representation meeting, what stands out and what falls flat, and the real difference between a "fine" self tape and a booking. 5:00 — The best time to start acting in LA9:15 — How Monica got to where she is now21:10 — The agent's point of view when their client doesn't book34:20 — What attracts Monica to new...

Oct 10, 20171 hr 4 minSeason 2017Ep. 4

3. honest body image talk, nyc vs la, and booking right out of high school with Katrina Bowden

Katrina Bowden starred in 30 Rock, Public Morals, and has been auditioning ever since she was in high school. She also created a lifestyle blog called Fit Kat where she talks all about fitness, nutrition, and living a healthy well-rounded lifestyle. Katrina joins the podcast to talk all things industry: New York vs. Los Angeles, auditioning, staying fit, relationships, and why she continues to stay in this industry.2:30 — Moving to LA after living in NY for 9 years for 30 Rock and Public Morals1...

Oct 03, 201746 minSeason 2017Ep. 3

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 L...

Sep 26, 201755 minSeason 2017Ep. 2

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 ...

Sep 19, 20171 hr 12 minSeason 2017Ep. 1

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

Aug 19, 20175 min
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