Let's get behind the scenes with a legit rep! David Dead shares his experiences as a manager, how he came from the mail room in his thirties to owning his own management company, and the real back end of the rep world! He also hits on: -How often should you talk to your reps? -True difference between agents and managers. -How are actors without a lot of credits pitched? -Taking on clients: who aren't SAG, with limited training, etc. -What he needs to see to take on new clients (hint: it has a lo...
Dec 04, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Let's get real about "budgets" and spending today! Miata is the owner and educator of Abundance Bound, a company centered around financial education for creative professionals. She shares with us how having 11 jobs while being a working actor just DIDN'T work, how she developed a true relationship with her money and got herself out of $80,000 of debt, and how you too con cultivate a true understanding of the ups and downs of your acting finances. More at: https://www.1brokeactress.com/1bapodcast...
Nov 27, 2018•57 min
Darren Darnborough joins Sam to share with the audience about the future of rehearsals/auditions/self taps and so much more. We Audition (formerly We Rehearse) is an all in one platform that hosts online meetings between actors, casting directors, reps, and people of all corners of the industry in all corners of the world. Welcome to the first place you can find a scene partner 24/7...365! AND there is a LIFETIME discount for 1BA listeners! Hell yes! More here: https://www.werehearse.com/ --- Se...
Nov 21, 2018•33 min
Amir Talai (LA to Vegas) joins Sam on this ep! He talks about his experiences with reps, meetings, and he includes tons of tips for your own agent/manager interviews! He gets real about his his thoughts on Breakdowns and the fact that acting is the only business in the entire world that not all job opportunities are available to all applicants. AND the two hit on the currently popular and extremely important topic of ethnicity/inclusion in roles, and Amir shares his opinions on making them work ...
Nov 20, 2018•1 hr 2 min
From touring with bands to her goal of being on a sitcom (which never happened), Lisa Sunstedt joins Sam today to spill the funny freakin beans. Lisa shares how she has started and still produces Hollywood's longest running ALL FEMALE comedy show, why she did open mics to be proactive, the basics of comedy and how to start your stand up career, balancing coaching/career/family/real life, her spiritual side, and so much more. All links at: https://www.1brokeactress.com/1bapodcast/ --- Send in a v...
Nov 13, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Greg Chun is a VO pro. Although his early career was music composition, he learned from the best (literally THE best) and his VO career has taken off since then. From animation to commercial to video games, today Greg shares his knowledge on the skill set. Should you even do voiceover? How do you get an agent? How do you practice? Do you need a studio? All this and so much more! More at: https://www.1brokeactress.com/1bapodcast/gregchun --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com...
Nov 06, 2018•59 min
Today I am joined by long time fan of the show (blushing) Amanda Payton! She opens up and gets really real with us about her transition from Carnegie Mellon to professional acting in LA (hint: it did not go as expected) and how the first few years were marked with moments of unrest, indecisiveness and…waiting. Amanda shares how she went from her bartending-networking to real nose-to-the-grindstone work of her own, setting up her own email systems to get attention before showcases, how that led h...
Oct 30, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Brian Patacca, actor and career coach, is up today sharing SO MUCH incredible info on the business of our work, how to keep your energy clear and give yourself the RIGHT kind of “self-care, and the universe’s role in it all. WHAT. Yes. That good. Here’s a preview of what we cover: - how he went from wildly successful actor to realizing that wasn't working for him - how he manages people's energy all day - how to deal with the actor's hustle, and why "say yes to everything" makes him think, “bitc...
Oct 23, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Bonus Ep this week! The first ever sponsors of the 1 Broke Actress Podcast, Red Mouse Pictures, is here to offer you a deal and a tip or two about your reel! The production team, consisting of Maddie McGuire and Corrin Evans, know a lot and have created a one of a kind business. Listen in for more! Referral code: When you contact them for your reel, tell them you heard about them from the podcast, and you'll save $50 PER SCENE you shoot! More at: http://www.redmousepictures.com/ --- Send in a vo...
Oct 18, 2018•38 min
Chad has been a working actor all around the world and today he joins Sam to share his story from farm town boy to big city PR to full-time actor! The two also cover: -social media -his personal "time line" for acting credits, how did he do it? -self tape tips -being motivated to take care of yourself when you're not booking Find more from Chad here: And as always, from Sam here: https://www.1brokeactress.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress...
Oct 16, 2018•1 hr 10 min
I highly suggest you check out part 1 first! Today in Part 2 of the Actress Round Table, Ciera Payton, Montana Roesch, and Jenna Michno are back talking the politics of being a woman in Hollywood right now, how social media has affect their careers (good and bad), and so much more! https://www.1brokeactress.com/1bapodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message
Oct 11, 2018•47 min
This week have a brand new format to introduce! On this Round Table episode, Ciera Payton, Montana Roesch, and Jenna Michno join Sam to answer YOUR questions, about their experiences in LA, in business of getting agents, managers, and other reps, and how to manage yourself before that. But keep your ears peeled, there is a second part of this episode coming Thursday! https://www.1brokeactress.com/1bapodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-p...
Oct 09, 2018•59 min
This week's episode is all about PR and publicists! -Do you need one? -How do you find one? -WTF do they actually do? -Can you be your own PR? -What lessons can we learn from them? All this and more with Greg Longstreet (Polaris PR). LINKS: Greg's IG: https://www.instagram.com/greg_longstreet/ Elder Millinial: https://www.netflix.com/title/80213658 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message
Oct 02, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Today Christina(Valor, Animal Kingdom, Blood Drive, and soon to be A Million Little Things) joins Sam and they cover: -her experience in ethnic casting (not what you'd expect) -how she survived 2.5 years without a job -her version of balance -how she finds her character -body image Links: The Power of Full Engagement: https://amzn.to/2xuIk6q Oceana: https://oceana.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message
Sep 25, 2018•1 hr 16 min
It's finally time! Season 3 starts next week (Tue 10/25) ladies and gents! Until then please enjoy this little tease at the full upcoming season! You can always find me here: 1brokeactress.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message
Sep 19, 2018•6 min
Nick Gonzales chats us through his happy beginnings, beach-side struggles, and the "I was almost in a boy band" moments that got him from Texas to LA...and then to Canada to star in "The Good Doctor". He emphasizes the life outside of acting, finding the fun on set, and making it all a little less stressful. He also shares how he balances his work with his family, his recommendations for do's and don'ts on set, and so much more. Find Nicks super impressive IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm...
May 15, 2018•51 min
Molly Gardner (of Girl Get Glamorous) is a makeup artist and former comedian who knows both sides of the camera very well. She shares TONS of tips and tricks for on-camera makeup, product advice, men's skincare, and a lot more than can fit in this description. She and Sam also made a video for you that will be on Molly's YouTube channel as well as 1 Broke Actress.com later this week! Make sure to check the full show notes on 1BA (coming out later this week) as well for all the product links disc...
May 08, 2018•1 hr 34 min
Sam is joined this week by the powerhouse duo of Krista Hazelwood and Kelsey Gonzales (both actors and COO & CEO of Quench Staffing). The team talk what its like making your own full side hustle a reality, leaving the waitressing world in the dust, hiring and working with actors, finding your creativity, and finding your purpose. See more Quench here: https://www.instagram.com/quenchlife/ Kelsey here: https://www.instagram.com/artforartssake/ Krista here: https://www.instagram.com/krizta22/ ...
May 01, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Lisa Kara is an LA nutritionalist with a really realistic view of the world and our bodies. Listen in as she and Sam talk really in-depth about all the current fads (Vegan, Whole 30, Keto, Marco Counting, etc), why actors fall so hard for such hardcore diets, the proteins she prefers, the one food she wishes no one would ever eat again, the one fad she's on board with right now, hormone health, not eating enough, stress levels, gah! So. Much. More. Check out more here: https://www.1brokeactress....
Apr 24, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Maddy Curley is a badass babe (no but for real, she'll kick your ass and then deadlift it too). She joins Sam to talk about the wild ride that brought her to LA and then following up that big budget Disney feature with the ride of a career in Hollywood. Maddy shares how she eventually made her OWN movie happen (step by step!). She also really opens up about the realities of the body image of this crazy town. Find more about Maddy on the blog: https://www.1brokeactress.com/ --- Send in a voice me...
Apr 17, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Let's take a hard left turn and learn about our union (whether you're in it or not)! Brett is an incredibly generous SAG-AFTRA Contrats Rep who I met on a set a few years ago. He shares with us massive knowledge (don't worry lots of show notes on the site below!) on residuals, scale pay definitions, what he does and how he advocates for us on sets, and what the levels of theatrical union jobs are *if you're making your own work, pay close attention*! Contact Brett: [email protected] And mo...
Apr 10, 2018•1 hr 1 min
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:...
Apr 03, 2018•1 hr 6 min
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 ...
Mar 27, 2018•47 min
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://podcas...
Mar 20, 2018•1 hr 9 min
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...
Mar 13, 2018•1 hr 8 min
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
Mar 06, 2018•1 hr 1 min
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
Feb 27, 2018•1 hr 14 min
It's finally here! The teaser trailer for Season 2 featuring so many of the awesome guests in store for you in the coming months! Make sure you check out 1brokeactress.com for updated content and so much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message
Feb 20, 2018•8 min
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 w...
Dec 05, 2017•1 hr 10 min
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/representa...
Nov 28, 2017•1 hr 21 min
