One Broke Actress

Today is a solo Q&A episode! I'm both excited and nervous, and I want to remind everyone listening in that these answers are all my own opinion. I'm answering questions from both Instagram and Patreon, and I'm just sitting down to talk to you. I didn't prepare anything so these are my pure thoughts — raw, real, and only slightly edited. Now sit back and get ready to hear all about why I've learned to overcommunicate, the fact that there is no timeline for this career regardless of what you may hear, and how I once wrote my dad a 2 page thesis on why he should let me get a hamster. 1:25 — Acting Thing I'm Most Proud Of + Non-acting Thing I'm Most Proud Of 2:18 — How I (Don't) Stay Strong Mentally + Emotionally 4:12 — Leaving Reps + The Best Way to do so Politely 6:22 — Tips on How to Style Hair for Auditions 7:54 — How Much Time You Should Spend on Acting Per Week 13:00 — How to Respectfully Build Relationships w/ Casting Directors on Social Media 15:55 — iPad Apps for Organization 17:10 — How to Get Parents to Let You Start Acting When You're Under 18 20:58 — Why Being "Too Old" to Start Acting Is The Biggest Lie You Were Told About This Industry Resources Mentioned in This Episode: How To: Break Up With Your Reps Audrey's episode on the OBA Podcast + Audrey Helps Actor's Recommendations, including "Hair Cuts, Wigs, Extensions" Back to Basics: Networking ninathelawyer's website and instagram Working Actor Workshop (Spots open for June + October!) Danielle Kennedy's Podcast Ep from Season 7  -------- 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 had the pleasure to meet Gabrielle Byndloss in class at Mornell Studios. We spoke for HOURS and her unapologetic sense of self tied with her incredible work ethic blew me away. I knew I had to get her on the podcast to share all of her knowledge with you. A multi-market actor, Gabrielle gets honest about being repped in Atlanta and Los Angeles, her experience as a woman of color in this industry, getting cast in Falcon and the Winter Soldier, finding her sense of self through lots of inner work and therapy, and her day-to-day life as a professional actor and yoga instructor/business owner. 2:40 — Introduction to where Gabrielle is, right here and now 3:00 — Auditioning + Learning to love the process 5:44 — Deciding to pursue acting more seriously after signing with her ATL agent + what that first meeting was like 8:35 — Building a life that would support the career she wanted in the future 11:01 — Balancing acting with starting a small business 14:00 — The paradox of wanting to be cast, then minimizing our wins when we book 15:15 — Gabrielle's "Fake it Till You Make It" Mentality 18:58 — Battling/Overcoming the idea that she was "good in ATL but not LA ready" 20:37 — The biggest advantage of self-tapes 23:05 — Getting LA rep as an ATL actor 24:48 — Becoming Olivia in Falcon and the Winter Soldier, the Marvel audition process, fear mentality, and what she wish she would have done when she booked 33:05 — Day-to-day routine as a working actor in both ATL and LA 35:20 — Acting as a special reservoir 38:40 — Patreon Questions 46:00 — Advice to all actors listening in Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Gabrielle's IMDb + Instagram Learn more about Gabrielle's yoga studio, YoGabrielle  Atlanta Models and Talent How to Relax in Actor Hustle Culture Podcast Ep -------- 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

Ashli Pollard, my best-friend-turned-business-partner, comes to us from The Unfiltered Entrepreneur & The Daily Hype podcasts. We each have our own businesses that we are running, hoping to empower working actors and women alike to achieve the life that they always dreamed of. After getting overwhelmed by all that Ashli had going on, she came to me for help in producing her podcasts. One thing led to another and, in June 2021, we decided to create Fast Forward Productions. Launching this month, FFP is where the women are speaking. We help produce podcasts for anyone who needs them, because we both know the value that podcasts can have as entrepreneurs. Listen in as we discuss all about podcasts, what it's like to have a career as well as multiple businesses, and how we factor our friendship into our professional relationship. 1:35 — How One Broke Actress + The Unfiltered Entrepreneur Came To Be 3:55 — Running a Business, Upping Your Value, and Imposter Syndrome 11:05 — The Story Of Fast Forward Productions 17:22 — Why Podcasting Is Beneficial For Creatives and Business Owners Alike 24:00 — Having Something Outside Of Your Main Focus, Why Unfulfilling Side Jobs Were No Longer The Answer, and Building A Life That Sustains Us 32:35 — Why Ashli Brought On A Podcast Producer To Begin With 37:29 — Opening Up Brain Space To Up-Level Our Lives 40:25 — A Guide On How To Professional Work With A Friend Remember that we are always here for you, that we believe in you, and that we are in your corner! Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Fast Forward Productions Instagram + Website My post on Side Hustles Ashli's website, The Unfiltered Entrepreneur Podcast, and The Daily Hype podcast Team AP Consulting  for resources on starting your own online business -------- 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

*Patreon Study Buddies- Find out more here!* As actors, our schedules are pretty much out of our hands. Whether it's a last-minute booking, a change to the production schedule, or a flood of self-tape audition requests, we don't really have the luxury of having a consistent routine. We have to remain flexible all the time while trying to figure out how to be productive and it is hard. To help myself out over the years, I've come up with ways to hack my productivity and stay on track. Even though my routines do change constantly, I'm excited to share with you some of what works for me right now! — The reason why "new" isn't always the answer — Why I love moving while completing a task — My "pioneer woman" technique — The importance of Plug & Play Routines — How long to try a routine before changing things up Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Working Actor Workshop Skinny Confidential Website + Podcast IG Post to share your productivity hacks or thoughts on mine! -------- 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

America Young is a director, voice performer, stunt coordinator, producer, and storyteller extraordinaire. A Sante Fe native, you may know her from directing episodes on Legacies, Roswell New Mexico, and Blindspot, or as the iconic voice of Barbie. She has worked with various studios including Warner Bros, Netflix, Lifetime and Cannal Plus. She was also awarded the 2020 Humanitarian award by UCSD for elevating women in the film industry both throughout her career and with her nonprofit, The Chimaera Project. In this episode, I sit down with America to talk about her career, what it's like to wear so many different hats in the industry, how she prepares to direct a TV episode, what advice she has for actors, how she balances everything while raising her four-year-old daughter, and more! — How being a "jack of all trades and master of none" never stopped her from pursuing multiple interests — The rollercoaster ride that is this industry + how to survive it — The importance of giving kindness + respect to everyone you meet — The "Muffin Basket List" — Her current team + tips for actors on representation — Why directing an episode on an already-established show is akin to cooking dinner at someone else's house on Thanksgiving — Dummy sides, why they're given out, and why you should say "yes" to every audition — Consistent communication with your industry contacts without demanding anything from them — How your job as an actor is not to book, but to simply do the best version of the scene that you can do — Dealing with the gentle (but not-always-gentle) level of chaos that bubbles under the surface when you work in entertainment Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Sorry Reflex | Barbie Vlogs Warner Brothers Directors' Workshop and Writers' Workshop Apple TV's "Surfside Girls" which America directed and executive produced the first 2 episodes of America's feature films: "The Concessionaires Must Die! (2017)" + "Back to Lyla (2022)" America's IMDb, website, twitter, and instagram Working Actor Workshop -------- 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 coming at you with a Solo Sam episode to kick off the newest season of the podcast. A big thank you to all of my longtime listeners, and a huge welcome to everyone who is new here. I wanted to start off the season by going over everything I did well & poorly in 2021 in my acting career (Something I borrowed from my good friend Ashli Pollard's The Daily Hype Podcast). Remember to take what serves you, leave what doesn't, and please don't judge the rest! — Four Things I Did Poorly: Meeting and communicating with Old/New Casting Directors Taking time to watch the content I didn't book but auditioned for Slowing down Getting caught up in image overacting in auditions — Six Things I Did Well: Tracking my auditions + communicating with my reps Staying in my proverbial lane Increasing my acting community Taking liberties in auditions and not taking it so personally Saying "no, thank you" to extra classes Staying present If you want to do your own "well & poorly" for 2021, be sure to tag @onebrokeactress on Instagram so I can see it! Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Working Actor Workshop "Things I Track About Auditions That You May Forget About", Audition Tracking reel, a post asking how others track their auditions, and going to IMDb to see who booked projects you auditioned for. iSpot to find info for audition tracking commercials "The Gmail Tools I Live By" Season 8. Ep 10 - Dealing with Jealousy and Comparison The Actors Rise newsletter with Jenna Doolittle Tony Rossi's Actor Problems Podcast & Actor Mindset Coaching The Actor Mindset Podcast with Amy McNabb Mornell Studios  Brian Patacca's concept of terminal uniqueness -------- 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

Just in case you need to hear it from me: relaxing is hard. It shouldn't be. But it is. Especially in a career where burning-out is basically rewarded, we need to rewrite our narrative now before it gets harder.  I was joined recently by Risa Bramon Garcia (of The BGB Studio) on IG Live and we had such a good chat, I want to make sure it was available to you here as well. Please enjoy and make sure you are following Risa and the BGB team!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

Helenna and Sam sit down to check in on how 2021 went, how the holidays are going, and what they hope to take with them into 2022. Listen in to hear their thoughts and get an honest take on: — Juggling real life issues and your acting career — Helenna's experience with the LA lifestyle, energy, and culture — The necessity of self-care & how there is no right way to relax — The mental trap of always thinking "You should be doing this" or "You could be doing that" — How to enjoy our lives more fully by letting go of the pressure of time — Update on Sam and Helenna's adult acne and skincare journey (Listen to this episode to hear about when they first decided to open up about their skin) — Trying to maintain all the lessons learned throughout the pandemic as things start to go back to "normal" — Mindfulness & The power of knowing we are not alone in the hurdles we face in our careers/lives — Approaching the new year with a "Less is More" mentality — What stood out to them in 2021 Most of all, remember to join Helenna and Sam in relaxing as much as possible during this time of year!  Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Weem Vitamins  Books: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear, The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz Apostrophe Skincare The Unpublishable  Sam's IG Live "How To Rest in Actor Hustle-Culture" with Risa Bramon Garcia One Broke Actress Merch! Helenna Santos IG PS: Wanna get in on the next Working Actor Workshop? Reserve your spot now. -------- 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

In case you missed part one, be sure to listen to it here first!  Today we are reuniting with Zach, Dung, Sierra, Aline, and Emma. Five post-grad BFA students who all took the Working Actor Workshop with me before graduating and have all gone their separate ways after college. This series is following their journeys as they make their way in the world while trying to check their creative boxes...and also pay rent, have social lives, and ya know, survive.  Listen in for how they are each finding creativity, handling side hustles, and attempting to maintain their mental energy in the war of art. If you are an actor who graduated with a theatre degree and found yourself wondering "wtf do i do now?!" this episode is for you. PS: wanna get in on the next Working Actor Workshop? Reserve your spot now. And the Patreon is always here when you are ready ;)  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message

I had a totally different plan for today's episode but a last-minute change has me thinking we need to tackle this topic: actor comparison and jealousy. I highly doubt this is the last time I talk about this, but with a lot of years (and therapy + self-help books) I have developed a way I deal with these things when they come up, I hope it's helpful for you too! Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Nicole Travolta on IG (she is f*cking hilarious you guys)  Use code BLACKFRIDAY for 20% off Merch till 12/4 here! Leave me a voicemail: use the link below or email your voice memos to onebrokeactress@gmail.com -------- 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