One Broke Actress

Straight from IG Live (forgive the audio quality) I am joined by CD Amanda Doyle. Her love of actors and the creative process got her in on the ground floor of Castability, which we really get into in this episode. Here's the deal.. As actors, we are never told how we did in an audition, why we didn't get a part, or how close we got. It sometimes feels impossible to grow. Castability was created to empower actors with real data. It works as an audition simulator. Actors submit self-tapes, and receive private rankings from vetted Casting Directors, with their top-ranking work showcased to the industry on our Castability List...hi new workshop game?! OBA is a proud partner of Castability. Check if out here!  Connect with Amanda here! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

If you missed this YouTube video, be sure to catch it here for all the visuals! I tagged in Anna LaMadrid from Put Me on Self Tape to advise me on the self-tape wall and had to cut so much of our convo for YouTube! So here is our convo in its entirety: Why paint a self-tape wall Where to begin Choosing colors Lighting your wall Why not white?! Plus why this is a GREAT quiet-time activity. Check out PMO right here and use my code to get both Find my Life & What's my Frame for the price of one!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

Alex Collins of Beyond Acting (check them out here!) joins to talk all about side hustles for creatives.  We covered it ALL: -Side Jobs -Turning your hobby into your hustle -Working as on-set crew -Going corporate -Golden Handcuffs & Having Work/Life Boundaries -Tips for Savings -OMG so much more. We mention in the call Alex's eBook, so if you are interested in that be sure to join the email list right here and then snag your copy here!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

Starting a new YouTube channel is intimidating. From editing to thumbnails to getting good watch time — there’s a ton of moving factors to consider. Instead of trying to go it alone, I decided to reach out to my friend Kurt Yue. You might know him from his roles on Black Widow, Cobra Kai, or Insatiable, but he’s also here on YouTube as the Acting Career Center. He shares tips for actors regardless of where they are in their career. I know there’s a lot that I can learn from Kurt, especially as I start this new YouTube channel. He shared a BUNCH of great info in my interview with him, and I wanted to share it with all of you! — What caused Kurt to Start a YouTube Channel — Kurt’s Posting Schedule and Consistency — The Process of Making YouTube Videos — Editing Vlogs vs. Talking Head Videos — Naming Videos + Click-through Rate (CTR) — Video Podcasts — Biggest Advice for New YouTube Channels — Acting Career Center Top Performing Videos — Reaching a New Audience Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Kurt's IMDb Check out Acting Career Center on YouTube One Broke Actress YouTube Channel  -------- 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

Friends, we have done it. You and I have made it through 9 entire seasons together. As I sat down to record this episode, I was just filled with gratitude for those of you who have been here for the entire journey and those of you who have joined along the way. This season we had some spectacular guests (with some Solo Sam episodes sprinkled throughout). Join me in going over my biggest takeaways from each episode, and stay until the end to hear about where I'm at and what you can expect to see next. 01:50 — Episode 1 "What I Did Well & Poorly in 2021" 05:58 — Episode 2 "Director, Stunt Pro, VO Actor America Young" 08:26 — Episode 3 "Productivity Tips" 11:52 — Episode 4 "Why & How I Started A Full Company That Isn't "Acting" Related + How It's Fueling My Career with Ashli Pollard" 14:02 — Episode 5 "Gabrielle Byndloss: Marvel Actress Based in ATL" 16:47 — Episode 6 "Q&A: Developing a stronger mentality, tips on audition hair, building relationships on social media"  19:08 — Episode 7 "Brittany Stone (Stone Talent Agency)" 21:53 — Episode 8 "Sending Better Emails" 23:15 — Episode 9 "Actress Michelle Meredith on the "Hollywood Body Idea" and Booking The Morning Show" 26:05 — Episode 10 "Make Agents Want You with Brian Patacca" 28:17 — Episode 11 "Jaime Love (Love Talent Agency)" 31:55 — Episode 12/Season 9 Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Michelle's Manager, Matthew Kaufmann (Season 6, Ep 4) -------- 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

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

THE Brian Patacca is back on the podcast for his third appearance on One Broke Actress. Joined by some very vocal peacocks, Brian is here to talk all things representation. Over the past two years, Brian has really honed in on helping actors show up in their daily career with plans, quality to-do lists, and solid mental health. He has helped over 542 actors sign with their agents and gained quite a lot of experience dealing with representation along the way. We are covering what being a good client means, what being a good agent means, and everything in-between. (We also have an IG Live coming April 13th and a special webinar for all of you on April 19th!) 3:58 — Intro to Brian, what he's been up to, and how acting is our birthright 7:48 — Brian's journey from wanting to be an actor to wanting to be around actors 12:18 — Why you need representation + how to get it 18:30 — Maintaining a relationship with agents/managers after signing through specificity + effective communication 30:23 — Having fear when talking to your reps + why you need to take emotion out of it 34:08 — Renewing your vows with your team 36:15 — Getting out of the comparison mindset when it comes to your agent vs. others 40:48 — Make sure everything on your side of the street is clean before jumping ship 46:35 — Brian's story on how he left his rep + why you need to make it the right way for you 49:28 — Patreon Questions, including disagreeing with reps on headshots, keeping one rep and leaving the other, and how to actually grow a network Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Register for our webinar: MAKE AGENTS WANT YOU, coming Tuesday, April 19th @ 2pm PST Brian's IG + Linktree Brian's podcast site, Brian Breaks Character (Check out this episode I did with him on Redefining Productivity!) Be sure to follow OBA on Instagram to be a part of our IG Live, coming Wednesday, April 13th @ 1pm PST Want to hear more of Brian and I? Listen to: Season 3 Episode 5 + Season 4 Episode 11  -------- 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

From booking her first costar on Black-ish to Sorority Sister on Kappa Kappa Die (2020) to a recurring role on Apple TV's The Morning Show as Lindsey Sherman, Michelle is a rising star. Our paths have crossed before (Both her roommate AND her manager have been previous guests on the show!) and I absolutely love what she has to say about consistent good work paying off in the long run. With a film coming out later this year and a SAG Award Nomination under her belt, Michelle's journey is just beginning. She walks us through the process of getting onto The Morning Show, dealing with body image in Hollywood, celebrities in fat suits, what she does in-between work, and how she takes care of her mental health. — The process to get to a producer's session when auditioning for The Morning Show — Michelle's take on acting classes, workshops, and training — Different body sizes in Hollywood + her personal experience as a plus-sized actress — Celebrities like Renée Zellweger + Sarah Paulson wearing fat suits — Embracing what sets us apart — Michelle's favorite role (so far) — What to do in-between bookings — How luck factors into success in the entertainment industry — Mental health + Hustle Culture — Patreon Questions, including: whether or not there was self-doubt after booking The Morning Show, prepping for an auditions vs. actual shoot, what surprised her most about being a recurring guest star, and growing a network Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Michelle's Instagram + Tiktok Michelle's IMDb Check out her upcoming film, My Divorce Party (2022) Listen to Michelle's roommate, Kristen Joy Bjorge (Season 1 Ep 10), and manager, Matthew Kaufmann (Season 6 Ep 4), on the podcast! -------- 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

Let's be honest, none of us got into this business to write emails. As creatives, all we want is to create projects that we're passionate about. But, the keyword here is that this is a *business* and part of that business is sending emails. While people have different opinions about how to improve an email, I'm giving you 5 tips in this episode that I personally believe will make all the difference. With One Broke Actress alone I get so many emails asking for advice or to collaborate that I can tell you from experience how easy it is to pick out which ones are professional and which are copy/paste spam. So — before sending your next email to an agent, manager, or casting director — be sure to listen to my tried-and-true tips on how not to get lost in someone's inbox! Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Let me know your thoughts by commenting on this Instagram post! If you enjoyed this season so far, please leave a review! We have a big rebrand coming up and I would love to hear how this podcast has helped you. Also, Brian Patacca and I will be doing an episode and webinar on this topic so be sure to follow along for more! -------- 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

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