
One Broke Actress
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.
Latest episodes

Aug 12, 2021 • 12min
118. The New Normal - Finale
Today’s episode wraps our New Normal mini-series. When I started this series I had no idea where we would be in a few months. Of course, I hoped we’d be a little further from constant COVID panic but…here we are. I decided to take this last episode solo to add my thoughts and feelings on where we’re at, where we’ve been, and my hopes for what’s to come. I hope you guys enjoy it!
PS- if you like these short-form solo episodes please let me know, I am considering keeping them in the mix for season 8!
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Aug 6, 2021 • 17min
117. Bonus: Q&A- How do you book your first credit when you're doing "everything right"?
Helenna and Sam are back for our monthly Q&A segment, this week's question was submitted to Sam via email:
How do you get that infamous first credit when it feels like you're doing all the right things (like having reps, auditioning, staying current, etc). Their answers may surprise you...
Got a question? Email Sam: onebrokeactress@gmail.com
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Aug 5, 2021 • 33min
116. Bonus: August Check In + The Pressures of Booking
Helenna and Sam are back to talk about the blessings and curses of booking a recurring role: the pressure, the covid, all of it!
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Jul 29, 2021 • 35min
115. The New Normal- Social Media 'Networking' with Michael Tow
Michael Tow is a very busy east coast actor and he spent his quaran-time WELL if you ask me. From his accountability group on Facebook dominating self-tapes to his Clubhouse mega-rooms, get ready to take notes. And follow his IG here!
If you haven't joined Clubhouse yet (get on it!) and get into Michael, Mike, and Roman's rooms:
The Actors Breakfast Club (7am PST M-F)
The Business Side of Acting (5pm PST M-F)
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Jul 22, 2021 • 47min
114. The New Normal - Financial Health with Miata Edoga
Miata is the queen of creative's money happiness! She was on the podcast way back in season 3 (check it here!) and today we're going to talk actor-finances post-pandemic!
I ask...
In 2021 what are some realities you see creatives bumping up against?
Are there some things, we can do to get our finances under control after the last year?
What can we do to better prepare for this kind of random occurrence in the future?
Covid changed the landscape of 1099-gig workers, it changed a lot of the creative world and brought us into the light (maybe showed the cracks in the capitalist foundation) do you think there will be some changes for the better?
More from Miata with Abundance Bound here!
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Jul 15, 2021 • 51min
113. The New Normal - Acting Class with The New Triple Threat (Alyshia Ochse and Anna Lamadrid)
Our podcast sponsors of The New Triple Threat are here to bring us up to speed on the changes inside the biz from pre-pandemic to the new world we're thriving in. It's PACKED with info.
We Cover:
-What has shifted in all of us since the beginning of the pandemic to now, what are the standards we are working with
-Embracing the new normal
-Setting yourself apart as a career actor vs a hobbyist
-Thoughts for the actors who have been in a level of over the last year, their advice for overcoming the inner chatter of imposter syndrome that creeps in, taking your steps appropriate for where you are
-How you can empower yourself in the in-between to become the best most prepared version of yourself so you are READY
-Taking up space in your business this year.
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Jul 9, 2021 • 37min
112. BONUS: Let's Talk About Podcasting (with Ashli Pollard)
Whether you're in business or creative, podcasting is a powerful tool anyone can use to amplify their message, find new audiences, and share their personal brand. Today Ashli Pollard joins me to talk all things podcasting: what we wish we knew when we started, what we did right, and some tips and takeaways for our listeners to consider when creating their own podcasts.
Don't sleep on our podcast course discount! Check it out and use it before you lose it!
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Jul 8, 2021 • 42min
111. BONUS: July Check In + Let's talk about Burnout
Tune in for a very real and raw update on where Sam and Helenna are at right now...hint: they tired.
PS: New Normal episodes will resume next week!
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Amazon (paperback and kindle)
Bookshop.org (paperback)
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Jul 1, 2021 • 39min
110. The New Normal - Mental Health with Deb Smith
We're talking all things mental health with actor and mental health advocate Deb Smith of More Than You See!
We cover:
-How we start to check on our mental health after all this
-Why you don’t have to identify your feelings and process them at the same time
-How we check our mental health box as the world starts to put the pedal to the mental again
-Why changes in our routine can cause anxiety…even when we are excited about what’s happening
-Figuring out what you want to integrate into your new normal
-Setting up boundaries on our social expectations over the next few months
-You definitely need to steal her morning menu
More from Deb here!
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Jun 24, 2021 • 44min
109. The New Normal - Physical Health with Kristina Forest
Today's episode focuses on physical health in terms of post-pandemic habits, how we feel in our own bodies, and treating ourselves with what we need instead of whats on Instagram.
I want this to be an inclusive talk not about “weight loss” (even though that may be some people’s goals) but more about our relationship to our own health over the last year and how we can adapt it moving forward.
Check out Kristina here!
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