One Broke Actress

Four-time Emmy Award-winning Casting Director, John Frank Levey, is here to talk about his brand-new book, "Right for the Role". He takes us through the casting process behind some of his iconic TV shows — including Shameless, Animal Kingdom, ER, China Beach, and The West Wing. There's been many changes to casting since he first started, and he takes us through what casting was like back when he started vs. now, what an actor's branding truly is, and how drastically Zoom changed auditions. Levey also opens up about why community is so important to him, and how the world of casting has changed after the pandemic. 02:05 — Writing His First-Ever Book, "Right for the Role" 06:31 — Casting The West Wing + Representation in Casting 10:45 — The Relationship between Writers and Casting Directors 12:10 — Creating Community 15:20 — Animal Kingdom + Pandemic Casting Changes 19:41 — AD: Olive & June ⭐︎Visit oliveandjune.com/broke20 for 20% off your first full system⭐︎ 22:36 — Actor Branding and Their "Essence" 27:28 — The Relationship between Agents and Casting Directors 29:49 — Pitch vs. Submission 32:56 — Different Casting Hierarchies 35:05 — Trusting Yourself 37:05 — Levey's Biggest Advice to Actors 39:16 — Levey's Book and Where to Find Him Resources Mentioned in This Episode: John Frank Levey's Instagram  "Right for the Role: Breakdowns, Breakups and Breakthroughs From 35 Years of Casting Iconic TV Shows" by John Frank Levey  John Frank Levey'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

Ciera Payton first joined us back in 2017 on Season 1, Episode 6, "Biracial Casting, Hollywood Diversity, and Envisioning Your Future" where she spoke to us about her Shameless audition and her day-to-day after moving to LA. Now, 5 years later, Ciera is accomplished actress, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Recently, Ciera portrayed Wendy Williams in the Lifetime biopic and stars as Lilly Winthrop in BET’s The Oval. Ciera takes us through her experience with stardom and "making it", how this career always involves ebbs and flows, and the value of knowing that what's meant for you will come to you. Off-camera, she manages The Michael’s Daughter Foundation; her non-profit that serves communities affected by incarceration. 02:12 — Who Ciera Is, Where She Comes From, and Where She's At 05:01 — Auditioning For & Working with Tyler Perry 09:40 — Fantasy vs. Reality of Booking the Role of Your Dreams 17:51 — The Work of an Actor & Pressure of Expectations 20:44 — How to Support Actors During Their Peaks & Valleys 26:09 — The Wendy Williams Movie 29:56 — Acting Process Evolution 32:15 — The Aftermath of a Big Premiere: Self Tapes, Rejection, and Burnout 44:57 — A Message from 2017 Ciera to 2022 Ciera 47:43 — What's in the Works for Ciera Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Ciera's online magazine, The In Trive Ciera's IG Ciera's IMDb Ciera's website "Ciera Payton" 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

Actor, Writer, Producer, and Photographer Helenna Santos is back after nearly a year away from the podcast. Join us as we catch up on our lives and careers, showing up for family, and doing more with less. Tune in to hear all about where we've been on this bonus podcast episode — and be sure to let yourself log off and spend time with your loved ones going into the holiday weekend too! — Sam's New Management Team & Fast Forward Production — How Helenna Handled Her Mom's Cancer Diagnosis — Helenna's Photography Business & Finding Different Creative Outlets — Acting & Taking Time Off — Living Life & Finding Purpose Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Helenna's IMDb Helenna's Instagram  Helenna Santos Photography  Helenna's Professional Website -------- 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

Sean Crampton was one of the first guests on the One Broke Actress podcast, joining us all the way back in Season 1 Episode 2. Now, 5 years later, Sean has continued his work as a filmmaker in all areas of the business — working as an actor, writer, director, and producer. As if that wasn't enough, Sean has also created the Rebel Filmmaking Community to te ach other artists the A-Z of making a movie. For all One Broke Actress listeners, Sean is offering a 75% discount on the course to make it accessible to working actors. Use Code "OBA" at the Rebel Filmmaking website to learn all about filmmaking! 03:18 — Sean's Morning Routine & Life Update 05:24 — How Losing His Dad Influenced Sean's Work 09:02 — Therapy, Self-Work, and Finding a Support Group 14:49 — Accepting & Letting Go of Control in this Industry 21:18 — Making Filmmaking Your Job 26:02 — Auditions & Constantly Improving 29:11 — AD: New OBA Workshop: What To Do When You're Not Working  ⭐️ 30:55 — The Rebel Filmmaking Community 35:26 — What We Thought This Work Would Be vs. What It Is 38:42 — Sean's Recent Projects: "Helmet" & "Good Bad Things" 41:50 — How Sean Has Grown Since "The Stalking Fields" 45:38 — Relinquishing Judgement of Other Creators 48:06 — Advice to Actors 50:23 — Clip from Season 1 Episode 2 + Sean's Reaction 52:48 — Where to find Sean Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Sean's IMDb Sean's Instagram Sean's YouTube Bloomfield Boys Production Instagram The Rebel Filmmaking Community  RFC TikTok -------- 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 class I have been working for a year and a half just released — the What to Do When You're Not Working Class. It is an evergreen, buy-it-for-life, class all about what we can do in the quiet time of our career. I know actor finances can be tough so I wanted to share the first module of the course for free with all of you in this episode. (Psst: Listen to the full episode for an exclusive 2022 Black Friday deal!) 00:11 — "What to Do When You're Not Working" LAUNCH! 01:15 — Why I Made This Class 02:12 — The Quiet Time Guarantee & The Hope of the Next Gig 03:45 — Acceptance Mindset ♻️ 05:30 — The Mindset Cycle of an Actor 07:03 — Remembering You Are Not Alone 09:18 — My Own Journey with Perfectionism, Comparison, & Mindset 11:29 — "What to Do When You're Not Working" Class Breakdown Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Get the class 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

Dana was last on the One Broke Actress podcast for the Season 4 premiere in 2019. Known best for her role as Cam's sister, Pameron Tucker, on ABC's Modern Family, Dana found her voice and began comedy improv training in Los Angeles at iO West, UCB, and The Groundlings. You may have seen her in other things such as Bridesmaids, Veep, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Good Place, and more. In this episode, Dana talks about all that has changed since the pandemic — where she cleaned house and moved on from her reps after things weren't working out. She gets candid about where she is at in her career now and what keeps her going despite her come-to-Jesus moments. 01:25 — Industry Changes Since 2019 02:52 — Self-Tapes Post-Pandemic 05:06 — Dealing with Twice the Effort for Auditions with Half the Results 09:00 — Managing the Need to Improve + Self-Confidence 11:38 — Getting Older + How The Work-A-Day Actor Is Disappearing 15:40 — Your Representation + Advocating for Yourself 20:50 — How to Know When You're Doing Enough, Content Creation, and Improv 28:52 — AD: Olive & June ⭐︎Visit oliveandjune.com/broke20 for 20% off your first full system⭐︎ 31:45 — What to Do When This Career Gets Lonely 34:57 — Having Hard Talks with Your Reps 41:35 — Dana's Message to Actors without Representation 44:30 — The Mindset Needed to Stay In the Industry for 15+ Years 50:09 — Clip from Season 4, Episode 1 + Dana's Reaction to Her Past Self 55:02 — What's next for Dana + Where to Find Her Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Dana's IMDb Dana's IG Check out Dana as the voice of Mato in Season 1, Episode 9 of Cars on the Road, "Getting Hitched" Dana's Podcast with Jessica Young "The Rants and Raves Podcast" Camp Improv Utopia -------- 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 this episode, I want to get real with you about what the long game actually means in this business. Even after 11 years, I still feel like I’m just getting started. But how do we stay in love with a career that just doesn’t care about all we put into it? My answer: a teaspoon of hope. Listen in for what that means to me, and the three elements that have helped me cultivate and maintain a career as a working actor in the entertainment industry. 00:12 — My Thoughts & Feelings About Season 10 01:55 — What I Mean By “Long Game” 05:03 — Element #1 10:55 — AD: MOVO iVlog Kit & WMX-2 ⭐︎ Use “OBA15” to save 15% off ANY purchase! ⭐︎ 12:44 — Element #2 19:43 — Element #3 25:45 — My Secret Career Weapon: A Teaspoon of Hope Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Movo iVlog Kit! Listen to Season 10, Episode 2 with Audrey Moore Season 8 Episode 1, "What I Thought This Would Look Like..." -------- 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

You may know Ian Weinreich from Honest Trailers like my husband, or from his writing work on The Flight Attendant, Zac and Mia, Skylanders Academy, Mighty Med, and the American Patriot. In this episode, I sit down with Ian to talk about what it's been like to write for two seasons on The Flight Attendant with Kaley Cuoco, the yes's and no's of Hollywood networking, what his writing process is like, and being ready before putting yourself out there. He shares his biggest tips for aspiring writers and actors alike, and gives us an exclusive peak into his upcoming work on Dead Boy Detectives. 01:56 — Being on Zoom vs. Being In The Room 03:14 — Ian's Career: The Journey from Kid's TV to HBO Max 06:35 — Inclusivity & Diversity in The Writer's Room 07:49 — Getting Staffed & Organizing Your Materials 13:21 — Writers, Producers, and Showrunners 17:20 — Casting: Self Tapes vs. In Person 23:27 — Actor Behavior on Set 28:44 — AD: The One Broke Actress Patreon 30:37 — The Yes's and No's of Networking 34:42 — Landing The Flight Attendant: The Value of Being Ready & Not Rushing 40:14 — Story Structure 43:12 — The Writer's Room 47:14 — Social Media & Creating Your Own Content 54:16 — Where to Find Ian Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Ian's IMDb Ian's IG The Vice Article: Television Is In a Showrunning Crisis -------- 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

Audrey Moore from Audrey Helps Actors is BACK! She was last with us on One Broke Actress for the Premiere of Season 5. Many of you may know her from her own podcast, where she seeks to give information, inspiration, and camaraderie to actors everywhere of all levels. She can also be seen staring in several Emmy nominated shows such as Dopesick, Better Call Saul, Godless, and Feud. She loves nap time, making her own clothes, and eating at Chilis. As proud as she is of her life's work, she owes most of it to her husband who is a patient man. In this episode, Audrey and I get real about the ups and downs of this industry, the intense amount of work required from us as actors, and how she navigated her career while processing a lot of grief at home. 02:12 — How Audrey's Pandemic Went 03:48 — Working While Grieving 06:28 — Booking Dopesick 08:50 — Audrey's Process for Handling Emotionally Demanding Roles 13:05 — The Pressures of Growing Name Recognition 18:27 — Auditions & Self Tapes 23:38 — Time, Energy, and Money for Bigger Audition Opportunities 30:20 — Audrey's 2022 Day-to-Day Schedule 32:41 — AD: Cast Away Cancer with Castability @castability.actor 34:52 — Why Actors Quit the Industry & What Kept Audrey Going 40:52 — Taking on Negotiating Power as an Actor 44:04 — Good Reps & Finding Community 51:19 — Loving the Hard Work 55:20 — Audrey Helps Actors 58:23 — Audrey When It's Slow 1:01:10 — Where to Find Audrey Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Audrey's personal IG, @audreyscoresmoore Follow Audrey Helps Actors on IG AudreyHelpsActors Website Abundance Bound with Miata (Listen to her ep with Audrey here) SAG-AFTRA Official Podcast Cast Away Cancer with Castability Hosted by Jessica Sherman, CSA and Friends -------- 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

Eddie Liu 劉立德 (Kung Fu, Never Have I Ever, and Silicon Valley) last came on the podcast during Season 6 Episode 6, "Pilots in a Pandemic", where he talked about what it was like to book his biggest gig right before the height of the pandemic. Now, 2 years later, Eddie just wrapped up Season 3 of The CW's Kung Fu. He opens up about what his life is like now, the ups and downs of the series regular life, and representing Asian American characters in Hollywood. 00:11 — Season 10 Kick-Off 03:30 — Intro to Eddie Liu 04:21 — Eddie in 2020 filming the Kung Fu Pilot & Eddie in 2022 filming Kung Fu Season 3 06:31 — Leveling Up in Your Acting Career 09:40 — Changes to Day-to-Day Life On Set: Schedules & Stunts 18:45 — Maintaining Fitness 20:42 — Changes to Day-to-Day Life Off Set: "Down Time" & Self-Care 24:24 — Becoming A Figure in Asian American Representation 31:30 — The Pursuit of an Acting Career as a Series Regular 48:52 — Resources for Mindset 51:52 — Makeup and Skin Care 53:08 — Perks of the Job & Meeting Jeff Imada 57:43 — Giving Back with Be The Match Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Eddie's IMDb Eddie's IG + Eddie's Twitter Be the Match Upcoming Film "Chopin" Stream Kung Fu now on HBO and the CW App! Local Red Cross Blood Drives Blood Donation Center for Children's Hospital Los Angeles Abraham-Hicks Law of Attraction Workshops The Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts -------- 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