One Broke Actress

Seth Caskey, CSA, is on the podcast to share his thoughts on casting in 2023. He has worked with Elizabeth Barnes, CSA, since 2015 and has been involved with the Emmy-nominated Netflix series GLOW, What/If, Siren and Blood & Treasure. Seth is known as an "actor's casting director" and is always looking for ways to help support actors and creators in the film industry. This is also the first time that I've ever had a casting director on who just booked me, and we talk about the audition process for that project as well as the differences between casting theatrically vs. commercially, casting director workshops, and how actors can develop good working relationships with casting directors. 00:11 — Episode Intro 02:28 — Welcoming Seth to the Podcast 03:02 — Casting Commercials + Building Connections 07:40 — Commercials vs. TV Series 14:18 — Dummy Sides + Self Tapes 17:35 — The Structure of a Casting Office 19:40 — Actor Red Flags 23:57 — Make Casting Remember You 30:45 — AD: Olive & June Giveaway + Discount Code ⭐︎Visit oliveandjune.com/broke20 for 20% off your first full system⭐︎ 32:57 — Building a Lifelong Career 36:38 — Casting Director Workshops 46:02 — Follow-up Emails 49:06 — 2023 Hollywood: Writer's Strike, Pilot Seasons, + Quiet Time 55:30 — Where to Find Seth Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Seth Caskey, CSA, Casting + Coaching Website Seth Caskey Instagram Seth Caskey IMDb Seth's Links Watch the full-length video podcast here Casting Director's Cut on the Numbering System  -------- 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

Rus Garofalo is teaming up with One Broke Actress to get rid of all the mystery behind taxes for creative professionals. When taxes come around, I know I get really stressed out with the dozens of W-2's and 1099's and what to write off and what not to write off and... it can be a lot. That's why Rus founded Brass Taxes, and why he continues to seek out team members who empathize with and can understand the hurdles that working actors, freelancers, and artists go through. So if you've ever had questions about what you should do to prep for your next tax return, this is for you. ⭐️ Use Code ONEBROKEACTRESS50 for $50 off your taxes this year! 00:11 — Episode Intro 02:49 — The Problem with Soundbite Financial Information 06:17 — What Started Brass Taxes 13:17 — The Lack of Education on Taxes 16:41 — Taxes + Creative Freedom 19:40 — How Creatives Should Prepare for Taxes 21:48 — What Defines a "Business" + Expense Tracking Tips 31:03 — Receipts + Redefining "Audit" 35:17 — H&R Block, TurboTax, and Freelancers 38:27 — Dealing with Tax Unpredictability 41:45 — 1099 General Rules 45:35 — Hiring Tax Pros + Downfalls of the Financial Industry 54:48 — Where to Find Rus Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Brass Taxes Website The Brass Taxes Podcast The Brass Taxes Team Join the email list to grab the Brass Taxes' documents (email assistant@onebrokeactress.com if you missed it!) Watch the full-length video podcast here -------- 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 one, the only, Caleb Ellis finally comes onto the podcast for a very special Valentine's Day episode. A prolific writer, cellist, fitness coach, and ex-actor, Caleb has been with me since day one. After nearly 10 years together in Los Angeles, we answer listener-provided questions all about our relationship. We cover the essentials of communication, dealing with bookings and time apart, intimacy scenes, the ups and downs of dating an actor, and how mutual respect is at the center of it all. 00:11 — Welcoming Caleb to the Podcast! 02:30 — Caleb's Backstory 03:50 — What Changed After Choosing Writing over Acting 07:05 — Managing Time As a Multi-Hyphenate 09:08 — Sharing Space + Meeting Needs in Our Home 14:41 — Relationship Communication 18:05 — Advice for Dating an Actor as a Non-Actor 21:45 — Being Your Actor's Reader for Self-Tapes 26:27 — AD: ⭐️Sign up for Brian's Free Webinar:  ⭐️ 28:10 — Dealing with Nerves + Sharing Worlds 32:54 — Handling Disruptive Auditions 35:10 — Advice for Dating a Non-Actor as an Actor 36:55 — Self-Tape Tips 38:42 — Being Away from Your Partner 42:33 — Balancing Work + Love 50:00 — Intimacy Scenes and Jealousy 54:45 — Training Actors for Fitness 57:12 — Wrap-Up Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Caleb's Coaching Instagram Caleb's Gym, BRICK Our Book Recommendations "I Hear You" by Michael S. Sorensen -------- 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

Brian Patacca is BACK! Brian is a personal coach for actors, helping them get what they want and achieve their goals without suffering. Known as the "Rep Whisperer", Brian uncovers the unspoken truths about actors and their representation. In this IGTV, we also discuss how important it is for actors to find fulfillment elsewhere while pursuing this career, and how confidence can come from both believing in yourself and finding reps who believe in you. Sign up for Brian's Free Webinar: February 21st, 2023 — 2pm PST/5pm EST February 23rd, 2023 — 11am PST/2pm EST February 25th, 2023 — 9am PST/12pm EST 02:32 — Who Brian Is + How We Met 08:07 — The Gatekeepers of the Industry + Dealing with Rejection 14:22 — Reps and the Actor's Confidence 19:33 — When to Look for an Agent and/or Manager 23:35 — Loyalty, Boundaries, and Business 30:16 — Communicating with Agents and Managers 39:36 — How to Get Started 44:25 — Finding Your "Type" 47:41 — Submitting Your Materials 51:32 — Agents vs. Managers 53:08 — Age and Agents 56:16 — Brian's Webinar and Where to Work with Him Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Make Agents Want You Watch the Live IGTV here! One Broke Actress: 3.5, "Brian Patacca {Career Coach}" One Broke Actress: 4.11, "Live Coaching with Brian Patacca {Mike Schiff + Juliana Galofre}" One Broke Actress: 9.8 Sending Better Emails Follow Brian on Instagram Brian's Links -------- 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

Things are changing over at One Broke Actress. It's still hard to believe that we are on our 11th season — that I have done this podcast with you all for over 5 years. It's a journey that is ever-evolving and feels like it is just beginning. In 2023 and beyond, I see the One Broke Actress Podcast as more of Sam Valentine Podcast. I want to put more "me" into what we do here — from the Instagram, to the Patreon, to the YouTube, to the TikTok. So there's going to be a few changes going forward, and I want to walk you through them all together. 01:33 — Season 11 and Beyond 04:15 — Dismantling the "Influencer" 06:31 — Personal Growth 10:34 — Supporting the Podcast 13:11 — Future Episodes 14:19 — Running + Clarity Be sure to leave a rating and review wherever you listen in! It really helps support the podcast. Spread the word to your friends and help support the small-yet-mighty female led team we have! -------- 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

Sara Tomko was last on the podcast on Season 7 Episode 6, where she spoke about self-care and having the patience to earn success. Now, 3 seasons later, Sara is back on to talk about how life has changed since becoming Asta Twelvetress on SYFY's Resident Alien. Along with being a series regular, Sara is an actor, singer, producer, poet, and CEO of a production company she founded with her husband called The Pocket Productions. With an arthouse horror film and more underway, Sara stays busy, and she gets real about balancing it all, her mental health journey, her body dysmorphia, and her biggest advice to actors working in Hollywood today. 00:13 — Intro + Season 10 Final Episode Message 03:48 — A Message From The Past: Sara from Episode 7.6 to Sara in Episode 10.14 07:40 — Sara on Season 3 of SYFY's Resident Alien 12:54 — Life In-between Seasons 23:14 — Staying Sharp for Set 28:35 — AD: Castability ⭐︎Use OBANEWYEAR for 10% off and 2 months FREE on an Annual Membership⭐︎ 30:20— Free Time + Rest 37:07 — Body Dysmorphia + Mental Health 44:59 — Agent Business for Series Regulars: Agents, Managers, Lawyers, & Accountants 56:50 — Taxes for Actors 1:02:19 — Agent/Manager Advice for Actors 1:09:01 — Sara's Shoutouts 1:11:26 — Message for Sara's Future Self Resources Mentioned in This Episode: See the full video on the One Broke Actress YouTube Channel! Sara's Instagram Sara's Twitter Sara's IMDb Mila Kunis on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard  Aimee Bayles Music Taylor Blackwell Music -------- 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

JT Billings is a WGA Award-winning LGBTQ+ writer. What started with a humble beginning as a Kansas City film editor has turned into a Paramount+ Empire, as JT works on ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK's third season in the dual roles of Executive Producer and Showrunner as well as starts development on a [currently unannounced] franchise series for Paramount+. In this episode, JT pulls back the curtain and shares all of the Hollywood secrets he has learned, and why he lives by the piggyback ladder system. 03:52 — JT's Writing Process 09:20 — Self Tape Auditions vs. In-Person Auditions 13:39 — Becoming a Showrunner 21:50 — Friendships Over The Years 28:01 — Casting/Developing ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK 36:50 — AD: Olive & June ⭐︎Visit oliveandjune.com/broke20 for 20% off your first full system⭐︎ 38:49 — Standing Out as a Younger Actor 43:08 — Working with Younger Actors vs. Seasoned Actors 48:22 — Local Hires 55:45 — The Red Tape Behind Hiring Friends 1:03:04 — Rejection, Failure, and Bouncing Back Resources Mentioned in This Episode: See the full video on the One Broke Actress YouTube Channel! JT's Instagram JT's Twitter JT's IMDb -------- 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

This was going to be a podcast episode just for the Patreon, but I thought that this topic was something that we could all use to set up our 2023. To me, setting ourselves up for success means making SMART goals. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely quarterly goals for ourselves that are fully within our control. Even though we can't control booking this costar or that guest star, we can control the habits and systems we use to prepare ourselves for our next role or help us be healthier, happier humans. Take out a pencil and follow along as I give you my top six tips to what I do to make my own SMART goals. 02:12 — Why This Is Not "Your Year" 04:18 — Tip #1 08:52 — Tip #2 12:51 — Tip #3 14:11 — Tip #4 19:44 — Tip #5 23:07 — Tip #6 26:30 — Wrap-Up Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Join the Patreon! -------- 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 wanted to make a podcast and YouTube video all about what actors *actually* do over the holidays. I know we always want to be doing something for our careers and using every minute of our time towards the next thing, but rest is a crucial part of being a creative person. But most of the productions around Los Angeles and the country shut down for these last few weeks as casting directors, agents, managers, directors, writers, crew, and all of the other excellent people who work on the shows and films we love go home to spend time with their families. So rather than feeling guilty about this past year, allow yourself time to breathe. If you don't know where to even start, I've got you covered. 00:11 — Actors During the Holidays 04:07 — Tip 1 08:00 — Tip 2 10:38 — Tip 3 16:14 — Tip 4 19:05 — Tip 5 23:18 — Takeaways for the Day-to-Day Resources Mentioned in This Episode: See the full video on the 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

Rawson Thurber last spoke on the podcast in Season 4, Episode 2 where he opened up about the writer/directing world. That was back in 2019, when he had an idea for a movie called Red Notice. Now, three years later, that movie has become the #1 Netflix Movie of All Time. With two more films planned for the franchise, a Dungeons & Dragons pilot, and a Voltron film in the works, Rawson stays busy. But when he's not off writing the next box office hit, Rawson is a father to three wonderful kids and husband to the incredible Sarah Koplin. In this episode, Rawson opens up about balancing all of his different hats and what made him start his fitness journey. TIMESTAMPS: 03:07 — Writing/Directing Red Notice feat. Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot, and Ryan Reynolds 07:16 — Shooting Films Pre vs. Post Pandemic 10:10 — Mental Health and Quarantine 12:38 — Maintaining Good Communication During Long Shoots away from Family 16:09 — Rawson's Fitness Journey 20:45 — Downtime 22:50 — AD: Castability ⭐︎Use OBANEWYEAR for 10% off and 2 months FREE on an Annual Membership⭐︎ 25:04 — Working on Film after Film + Riding the Wave of Success 28:18 — The Four Phases of An Acting Career 31:55 — Why Rawson Works with the Same Actors in Several Films 34:14 — Becoming a Director's Go-To Actor 37:14 — Self-Tape Auditions 41:07 — Keeping Up with Content 45:00 — Hard Work, Luck, and Talent 47:44 — What Rawson Has in the Works & Where to Find Him Wanna watch a video version of this podcast episode? Be sure to go to the One Broke Actress YouTube Channel!  Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Rawson's IMDb Rawson's IG  Rawson's Twitter ‘Red Notice’ Director Rawson Marshall Thurber on Hollywood, Fitness Icons, and Getting in Shape for His Family -------- 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