One Broke Actress

Gabrielle Byndloss and I are back to talk about the importance of self-care and the struggles of being a working actor. We touch on how to prioritize your own needs, how to create a list of comforts items to bring with you on set, and practical tips for maintaining your mental health while traveling. Gabrielle shares her own experiences with depression and anxiety and offers advice on how to develop a daily self-care routine, even when resources are limited. We also go into the importance of goal setting and the benefits of setting your own goals, rather than relying on external validation. Tune in for some honest and hilarious conversation about the realities of being a working actor, and why we all need to take care of ourselves along the way.  Watch the Full Video Podcast Here! 00:00 — Intro 01:35 — Side Hustles 02:58 — Let's Talk Schedules 11:45 — Productivity, Worthiness, and Acting 13:55 — Gabrielle's Puerto Rico Shoot 17:53 — Finding Your Comfort Items 21:25 — Self Care with Limited Options 23:39 — Feeling Enough as an Actor 25:29 — Our Working Relationship Resources Mentioned in This Episode: ★ Follow The Membership on IG @themembership.co ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Want more? Join The Membership & Check out Patreon for bonus episodes! 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!

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with the hosts of the Truly Darkly Creeply podcast, Kerry and Quinlan. They are podcasters, actors, writers, producers, and wear so many hats that they're essentially quadruple threats. From getting paid to host a podcast on A&E to starting from scratch, we talked about their transition back to their own work after being laid off from their previous job, and how they were able to pivot and continue creating content even as their lives were up in the air. We also discussed the importance of having a supportive community, the value of having an attorney review contracts, and the joys of editing and crafting content you're passionate about. Kerry and Quinlan also shared some hilarious stories, and why we all need to move to Edinburgh and live in some castles. Tune in to hear all about it! Watch the Full Video Podcast Here! 00:00 — Intro 02:38 — Riverside & The Deal with Self-Checkout 07:12 — Edinburgh Fringe Festival 08:41 — Running a True Crime Podcast 14:33 — What it Takes to Make Your Own Work 22:56 — Finding an Audience 28:23 — Remember, You Can't Please Everyone 30:52 — Luck & The A&E Podcast 39:15 — The Season 2 Shutdown 41:58 — Returning To Their Own Content 45:29 — Editing Their Podcast Solo 49:57 — Where to Find Kerry & Quinlan Resources Mentioned in This Episode: ★ Listen to Truly, Darkly, Creeply, "I Hate Him: A Special Surprise Episode" ★ Listen to Truly, Darkly, Creeply Episode #100 ★ Truly, Darkly, Creeply Podcast ★ Follow Kerry on IG @kerryipema ★ Follow Quinlan on IG @quinpoz ★ Follow Truly, Darkly, Creeply on IG @trulydarklycreeply ★ Kerry's IMDb ★ Quinlan's IMDb ★ Truly Darkly Creeply Merch ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Want more? Join The Membership & Check out Patreon for bonus episodes! 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!

I had an entirely different plan for this video but, after one scroll session on TikTok, I am fired up. I saw video after video of day-in-the-life-of-an-actor content, which I love and think we need more of, but each one only showed the highlight reels. The days on set. Working for Netflix. Booking a dream role. I want that stuff to happen for all of us, but the average day to day of an actor usually involves none of that. For us folks who are working actors and not in the top 1% of A-Listers, it means we have to walk our dogs or pay our bills or try to motivate ourselves to go to the post office. So I went to ChatGPT to see what a robot - taking all of the information it can find online - would think an actor's day would look like. Guys. It was vile. Listen in and hear what an A.I. thinks we do versus what we actually do. Watch the Full Video Podcast Here! 00:00 — Intro 00:12 — Los Angeles Heat 01:25 — TikTok Algorithm 06:27 — ChatGPT & A Robot Actor's Day in the Life 12:00 — Unrealistic Nonsense 16:23 — My Very Real, Very Human Day Resources Mentioned in This Episode: ★ Join The Membership Waitlist ★ The Actor Dictionary ★ Patreon ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Want more? Join The Membership & Check out Patreon for bonus episodes! 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!

In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Drew Talbert, the creator behind the popular TikTok account @drew_talbert. I met him during a panel at the Groundlings and he has so much to share with you all. We talked about his journey as an actor and how he stumbled upon success with his hilarious characters that live within his restaurant, Bistro Huddy. Inspired by his years working as a waiter, Drew's skits continuously go viral for his hilarious and real portrayal of the hospitality business. He also gets into the importance of community and connection in content creation, as well as the ins and outs of revenue on TikTok. Drew shared some valuable insights and advice for actors looking to put themselves out there on the internet to start creating their own content. If you're an actor, or anyone who wants to break into the online space, Drew's advice this episode will set you up for success! Watch the Full Video Podcast Here! 00:00 — Intro 03:03 — All about Drew 04:05 — Let's Talk TikTok 09:25 — Lessons Learned from YouTube 13:55 — Groundlings Background 16:05 — Internet Success & Acting Career 20:30 — Making Money Online 25:24 — Drew's Day-to-Day as an Entrepreneur 28:52— SAG Influencer Contract, Healthcare, and Pension 35:14 — Actors who Leave in Their 30s and 40s 39:20 — Community 42:00 — Acting Classes & Improv 43:08 — Patreon Q: TikTok Revenue 47:47 — Advice for Anxiety Around Posting 53:04 — Patreon Q: Joining SAG & SAG Eligibility 54:01 — Drew's SAG Story Resources Mentioned in This Episode: ★ Follow Drew on TikTok @drew_talbert ★ Follow Drew on Instagram @drewtalbert ★ Support Drew Here! ★ Drew's Official Website ★ Drew's YouTube @drewtalbert ★ The Groundlings ★ Caitlin Reilly's TikTok @itscaitlinhello ★ Leo González's TikTok @leogonzall ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Want more? Join The Membership & Check out Patreon for bonus episodes! 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!

A Long Island native, actor, writer, and (reluctant) producer Eddie Alfano (Barry, Shameless, Good Trouble, Birds of Prey) has a huge body of acting work and has written and produced multiple award-winning short films and web series. We covered a lot of ground in this interview, from the challenges of film acting to how to utilize your perfectionist traits to nail your self tape every. single. time. Eddie looks back on his career when he started acting back in 2008 during the last Writer's Strike and what he would have done differently, and how he has chosen to embrace his typecast as the cop and bad guy. He also shared what it was like for him to cast his own short films, and what he looks for when casting actors. If you're like me and have always wondered about using your typecast to your advantage, casting actors in your own work, and what we can do to make ourselves shine, this episode is for you. Watch the Full Video Podcast Here! 00:00 — Intro 03:35 — 2008 Writer's Strike 11:04 — Sidegigs & Working Actors 19:44 — Eddie's Typecast 25:20 — Make Your Art 28:20 — Actor Journey vs. Hollywood Journey 30:00 — Becoming a Better Actor without Booking 35:46 — Translating Work in Acting Class to Set 45:36 — Self Tapes 51:37 — The Qualities of a Killer Tape Resources Mentioned in This Episode: ★Eddie's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1778103/ ★ Follow Eddie on IG @eddiealfano https://www.instagram.com/eddiealfano/?hl=en ★ Eddie's FIlm Freeway https://filmfreeway.com/eddiealfano ★ The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute https://strasberg.edu/los-angeles-theatre-film-school/programs/ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Want more? Join The Membership & Check out Patreon for bonus episodes! 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!

Learn More About the SAG-AFTRA Strike Here! *any references made to the SAG-AFTRA Strike are not on behalf of any SAG-AFTRA officials, please use the official site for all up-to-date information* Hey there! In this episode, I am joined by the one and only Gabrielle Byndloss to kick off our new Working Actor Life series! We go into the importance of finding motivation and how it's not always necessary to be motivated to be successful in your acting career. We chat about the dangers of burnout and the importance of taking breaks. We also touch on the idea of stillness and how being comfortable with it can be a powerful tool in your career. We even share some fun exercises you can do at the grocery store to help you think like an actor! Oh, by the way, don't forget to join the waitlist for The Membership while you're here! Watch the Full Video Podcast Here! 00:00 — Catching Up with Gabrielle 02:48 — Free Time for Actors 05:49 — Reflecting Back on an Audition 11:54 — Motivation & Burnout 21:47 — Seeing Ourselves as Actors 24:03 — Sitting in Stillness Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Join the Waitlist for The Membership! Follow Gabrielle on IG! ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Want more? Join The Membership & Check out Patreon for bonus episodes! 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!

Learn More About the SAG-AFTRA Strike Here! *any references made to the SAG-AFTRA Strike are not on behalf of any SAG-AFTRA officials, please use the official site for all up-to-date information* In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to the one and only Jessica Steinrock (Never Have I Ever, Yellowjackets, Little Fires Everywhere) about the important role of intimacy coordinators in film and televisionJessica has shared her knowledge about intimacy coordinators on TikTok, IG, and YouTube and comes onto the podcast to discuss the significance of communication and collaboration on set, and how barriers and guidelines are utilized to ensure the safety and comfort of actors during intimate scenes. Jessica also shares some valuable insights and advice for actors who aspire to become intimacy professionals, as well as some useful tips for dealing with intimacy scenes on set at all levels from nonunion to costar to series regular. We also talked about the benefits of social media for raising awareness of the intimacy coordination role and increasing understanding among industry professionals. So if you've ever been curious about this essential aspect of consent and safety on set, this episode answers all of your questions and more. Watch the Full Video Podcast Here! 00:00 — Intro 02:52 — Jessica's Feature in Cosmo Magazine 03:53 — The Term "Spicy" 04:55 — How Jessica Became an Intimacy Coordinator 08:18 — Starting the Conversation for Intimacy Coordinators 10:27 — What Does an Intimacy Coordinator Do 13:56 — Setting and Respecting Boundaries 16:00 — Nonunion Work 18:13 — Finding an Intimacy Coordinator & Asking Questions in Pre-Production 21:04 — My Experience & The Change to Consent-Forward Tools 25:25 — The Pressure of Being an Intimacy Coordinator 28:27 — Guest Star Work 34:29 — Intimacy Scene Garments 38:14 — Actor Questions Answered 46:00 — Common Things to Deal with On Set 47:06 — Becoming an Intimacy Coordinator 51:13 — Let's Talk TikTok Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Jessica's Website Jessica' IMDb Follow Jessica on TikTok @intimacycoordinator Follow Jessica on IG @intimacy_coordinator_ Subscribe to Jessica' YouTube Channel Jessica's Cosmopolitan Article, "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Being an Intimacy Coordinator (No, Like...Everything)" The Libby App Find an Intimacy Coordinator to Work With SAG-AFTRA Guide to Intimacy Scenes The Time's Up Guide to Working in Entertainment ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Want more? Join The Membership & Check out Patreon for bonus episodes! 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!

Learn More About the SAG-AFTRA Strike Here! *any references made to the SAG-AFTRA Strike are not on behalf of any SAG-AFTRA officials, please use the official site for all up-to-date information* I am dismantling the idea of going "all in" on your acting career. When I say that I hate this term, I mean that I hate it. You hear it all the time, especially at the beginning of the year or after the industry picks up again after a hiatus. But what does it actually mean? We have been led to believe that we need to let acting consume our lives in order to succeed; that we have to take class after class, pay for headshot after headshot, attend workshop after workshop. But when will it be enough? If we don't build a sustainable life for the coming decades, we will burn out in the end. We are already actors and we are already enough, so don't sacrifice a fulfilling life just to impose a deadline on your dreams. What I say in this is my opinion only, but I'd love to know what you think when people say to go "all in" on acting. Watch the Full Video Podcast Here! 00:11 — Intro 01:05 — "Going All In" 05:15 — The Issue with Timelines 08:03 — Financials & Dreams 10:45 — Win or Lose 13:40 — What is Success? 16:00 — A Sustainable Solution 19:58 — Understanding the Career of Acting 22:50 — Wrap-Up Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Join The Membership ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Want more? Join The Membership & Check out Patreon for bonus episodes! 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!

Learn More About the SAG-AFTRA Strike Here! *any references made to the SAG-AFTRA Strike are not on behalf of any SAG-AFTRA officials, please use the official site for all up-to-date information* Today I am joined by an incredible filmmaker who I met through Fast Forward Production, my podcast production company, Izzy Stevens from OCCUPATION and PUBERTY BLUES. She is one of the most dynamic women in the film industry today and I just knew that she would have tons of great information to share with you all. Izzy is an LA based Australian-American Actor, Writer, Producer, Award-Winning Director, and Founder/CEO of Indie Spunk where she is a coach and mentor for fellow creatives. She shares her journey in the industry after getting early success right out of school, the honest answer to whether actors should make their own work, the steps you should take when you have an idea or script, and the importance of pitching yourself. As a multi-hyphenate with tons going on, I also ask Izzy about her self-care routine and how she takes care of herself through it all. Watch the Full Video Podcast Here! 00:00 — Intro 03:42 — Running a Podcast & Creating "Indie Spunk" 08:40 — Becoming a Multi-Hyphenate Filmmaker 12:14 — Booking a Series Regular Young 14:00 — Life After Being a Series Regular 21:48 — Coaching & Mentoring Creatives 24:55 — Don't Make Work Out of Obligation 33:24 — Checking Your Ego at the Door 38:20— First Steps to Making Your Short Film 43:41 — Pitching Your Project 46:42 — Self-Care & Day-to-Day Routine 1:00:44 — Wrap-Up Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Official Website of Izzy Stevens Izzy's Micro-Budget Filmmaking Boot Camp Follow Izzy on Instagram @izzystevens Follow Indie Spunk on Instagram @indiespunk Get Started with Indie Spunk Listen to the Indie Spunk Podcast "Izzy Stevens | Mental Health, Lead Role In ‘Occupation’ & Love For Film" by Shirley Ju Indie Spunk Podcast Episode: Why You Shouldn't Just Make Your Own Work -------- 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!

In this episode, I sit down with actor DaJuan Johnson (BOSCH, Grey's Anatomy) about his experiences in the entertainment industry. DaJuan opens up about the importance of community and building tools to trust oneself in the face of uncertainty. He also discusses the challenges of managing time as a parent, partner, and actor, and emphasizes the value of prioritization and a strong support team. DaJuan also shares his experiences as a Black gay man in the industry, and how he navigated years of rejection until finally booking his series regular role. DaJuan gives us practical tips for actors on set, advice for a lifelong career, and motivation for anyone who may be struggling right now to keep going in these uncertain times. Watch the Full Video Podcast Here! 00:00 — Intro 02:14 — Maintaining Positivity 03:33 — DaJuan's Acting Journey 07:40 — Going to College for Acting 12:20 — The "Big Break" 17:30 — Exploitation & Feeling Lost 21:10 — Booking BOSCH 26:16 — Being a Delight on Set 32:26 — Becoming an Acting Coach 35:00 — The World We Live In vs. The World On Set 44:01 — Actor Mindset 46:17 — A Day in DaJuan's Life 51:34 — Being Black & Gay 56:37 — Wrap-Up Resources Mentioned in This Episode: One Broke Actress Mini Ep: BOSCH Star DaJuan Johnson on the Writer's Strike, Residuals, and the Long Game DaJuan Johnson's IMDb DaJuan Johnson Official Website Follow DaJuan on IG @dajuanjohnson Think Bigger Coaching Think Bigger Actors Podcast The Actor's Mindset: Acting as a Craft, Discipline and Business by Craig Archibald -------- 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!