Get ready to be motivated with actress Keena Ferguson. She shares how her journey from Missouri to LA and into the commercial world shaped her early career, and how she flipped that on its head to break into TV. Also why restricting herself to a "type" actually opened up more doors. And how being a mom and a content creator has shaped her into who she is today. Keena's IG Now Go Get It Done Keena's IMDb One Broke Actress --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-br...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 2 min
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
Mar 19, 2021•53 min
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!) obaser...
Mar 16, 2021•52 min
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. 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!) Danielle's IMDb The Actor Dictionary Email Sign-Up One...
Mar 09, 2021•56 min
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
Mar 05, 2021•39 min
Our first ever dialect coach on the podcast! Jerome shares where to start in the world of voice for our acting careers and how we can use it to our advantage. He also gives us some major inspiration to continue to push ourselves outside of our "box". Dialect Coach's Corner Jerome's Website The Headshot Truck: BROKEFIRST- for the first month free off the subscription package BROKE100- $100 off the unlimited looks package and a free slate shot' The Actor Dictionary One Broke Actress IG --- Send...
Mar 02, 2021•45 min
The new Resident Alien star Sara Tomko is giving us all the self-care vibes this week. From therapy to meditation to constantly working without burning out, she shares how she managed to stay consistent in her work and have the patience to earn her successes.WeAudition: use code BROKE25The Actor DictionarySara's IGOne Broke Actress IG--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 2021Ep. 92
Actress and social media pro Dionna Chambers is bringing her expertise to the podcast today! We cover upping your socials game to help you thrive as an actor, branding yourself online, and how she handles being a mom + entrepreneur + working actor. Imperfect Produce $10 Discount! Dionna's Site + use code ONEBROKEACTRESS for $25 off! Dionna's IG Dionna's IMDb The Actor Dictionary One Broke Actress IG --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/me...
Feb 16, 2021•47 min
We got so much love for the 1st catch-up episode of the season, Helenna Santos is back for more. The podcast we mentioned on mental health! Helenna's IG One Broke Actress Dictionary One Broke Actress IG --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message
Feb 12, 2021•35 min
Talk about the longevity of a CAREER! Patrick is dropping his knowledge from Sideways, Glee, Night at the Museum, his current stint on Big Sky, and all the costars you may not have realized he booked. Take notes ya'll. Patrick's IMDb The Dictionary! One Broke Actress IG One Broke Actress.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 3 min
You may know Kurt from one of his MANY recent projects or from his YouTube channel Acting Career Center. Regardless, you're going to want to move to Atlanta after you meet this software developer turned successful working actor. Kurt's IMDb Kurt's YouTube One Broke Actress IG One Broke Actress Newsletter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 2 min
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
Jan 19, 2021•55 min
Sam is joined by Helenna Santos to do a quick podcast preview for the 7th season. This season is going to be a mixed bag of actors/agents/coaches spanning all ages, ethnicities, backgrounds, and markets! The two also share what their LA and Vancouver markets are like in these Covid times and how they are both dealing. Season 7 premiers 1/19/21! Helenna Sam --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message
Jan 12, 2021•21 min
Let's close out this year with some R&R and a true assessment of what we need, be it rest, relaxation, or prep for next year! And if the "prep" fits your fancy, you're going to LOVE this episode full of tips and tricks for our upcoming world of self-tapes. Pro's Anna LaMadrid and Alyshia Oshse share their top five secrets for your 2021 of booking it from an at home session. *Get your Bonus Class HERE! (Find Your Light + get What's My Frame for FREE)* Check out Put Me On Self Tape Alyshia Och...
Dec 08, 2020•51 min
Typically your reps would be swimming in cookies, candy, and bottles of booze they didn’t ask for right about now. And perhaps you have convinced yourself that your delivery of overpriced wine will be the thing that gets you auditions next year. 🤔 Gifts are a nice gesture, an acknowledgment of a year of hard work together, and yet they have become so stressful and almost “required”. Especially this year as we have all probably had way less auditions and probably less (maybe zero) bookings…do we...
Dec 01, 2020•21 min
My first ever publicist joins me today to answer all your publicity questions. We break down why she is in PR, how she got to having her own company, and what you need to know about corporate vs. boutique agencies. Mia shares with us when you should get a publicist, how to craft your publicity goals along side your own, what you need to get you started, and some tips on what to do before you reach that point in your career. Don't forget about this post where I answer all your questions for me! P...
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 1 min
*NOTE: Audio malfunctions abound. If you're super sound sensitive, skip this ep. If you're much more concerned about content and the raw info and growth as an actor...welcome.* Let's be honest, you've had (maybe too many) days to ponder over your career, reps, etc. And if you're anything like me you've wondered how you can better work with your current reps, get new people on your team, and generally get your actor-shit together. Enter Anthony. Today he's going to share with us his side of the c...
Aug 11, 2020•48 min
Allyship is the practice of emphasizing social justice, inclusion, and human rights by members of an ingroup, to advance the interests of an oppressed or marginalized outgroup...so we have some homework guys. Saudia & Brie are gifted and outspoken actresses in the space who sat down to have a round table about what we can do to be better for our BIPOC fellow actors and to share some of their personal experiences with us directly. Brie's IMDb Saudia's IMDb Here and Ready Saudia's Podcast: Tha...
Jul 23, 2020•1 hr 26 min
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 Officia...
Jul 16, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Actor Edward Hong joins us to talk all about what we really can't stop thinking about: Can we really be actors right now? Apart from that massive question of importance, we talk branding, how to stand out, when to fit in, and what we can be doing till vaccines exist. Edward's IMDb Edward's IG One Broke Actress One Broke Actress IG --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 6 min
From Miami to Munich, today's guest Sidonie Smith is a musical theatre actress, violinist, and a damn good motivational speaker who hopped on a call all the way from Berlin. She shares how she went from shy orchestra player to making her own path and following her own "golden doors" of opportunity that led her to where she is now. I think we all need a little Sidonie in our life right now. Sidonie's Website Sidonie's Instagram One Broke Actress Instagram One Broke Actress Followed Movie Tickets ...
Jul 02, 2020•54 min
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
Jun 25, 2020•48 min
Matthew Law graces us with his thoughts, feelings, and journey as an actor, producer, and writer in today's episode. From his choice to finally call himself an actor, to finding validation not from roles but from practicing the work, and how tokenism effects sets...Matthew really shares himself with us. We also talk about how white supremacy has a significant role in roles themselves as well as actors "deserving" feelings to gain them and how the current protests and movement has refocused his p...
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 22 min
What does it like to be an up and coming actor booking your biggest role yet in a new CW pilot...any then COVD 19 happens? Eddie Liu (Never Have I Ever, Kung Fu) tells us all about it today. Eddie also shares about his journey from New York, how he went from class to coaching to trusting his own work, and what it really felt like he was leaving the audition room in a solid place. Eddie's IMDb Eddie's IG / Eddie's Twitter One Broke Actress --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c...
Jun 11, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Southeast CD Erica Bream joins Sam to talk all things current casting (tons of tips on this one!!) and her thoughts for the future. Erica is also an audition coach and drops heaps of knowledge on the subject from someone who sees behind the camera on a daily basis! Use code BROKE10 for $10 off any package with the Casting Director’s Cut! Erica's Website One Broke Actress IG/Site --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message
May 28, 2020•59 min
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...
May 21, 2020•1 hr 13 min
My long time voice over agent (and fellow dog rescuer) Jazmin Rangel joins the podcast today to talk VO. Since it is still chugging along on that end of the business, we chat all about demos, how to treat reps, how to take your VO seriously (and they know when you don't), and where to even start. I will share my audio equipment via a full Amazon link in my IG this week! This episode was recorded via Zoom, thank you in advance for understanding our tech difficulties in this time! TGMD Talent SAG ...
May 14, 2020•56 min
Michelle Lewitt is a big name is the feature's world, and today she opens up about how she got there, what she's learned, and what she sees for the future of casting. From her start in basketball to how she learned her CD basics from legends Janet Hirshenson and Jane Jenkins. Acting on Zoom (video) One Broke Actress IG One Broke Actress --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message
May 07, 2020•51 min
Let's put this free time in to use. We don't have a "big epic plan" this season, but we do have a lot of amazing humans with the time to chat. And we sure do have a lot to chat about. This season we're going to cover the standards: day to day life in and around the business, what you know and want to share, how you got to where you are. But we're also going to talk a lot about what we're doing now and to prepare for the future of whatever this Covid-19 world throws at us. LOVE YOU ALL (please re...
May 02, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Quarantine Bonus Episode! -Casting Director's Cut (plus discount code BROKE 10 for $10 off!) -Virtual casting/auditions in this crazy time: how to do it well! -Slate shots, reels, and online profiles. -What three tools you can work on with your free time (now and later). Ramani Leah's IMDB Casting Director's Cut IG One Broke Actress IG Email sign up for Jenna Doolittle's daily update email Go give blood! Meals on Wheels info: West LA- 310-208-4028 Silver Lake- 213-484-7775 SM- 310-394-5133 --- S...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 7 min
