Financially, mentally, physically or otherwise...most actors are at least a little broke. Host/actress Sam Valentine brings you advice, tips, and real stories (...
how to build an acting career | ACTOR TIPS ON NOT GIVING UP, BUILDING A CAREER, AND THE ARTIST LIFE
What. A. Year. We have been through it, and I am so honored to have you all tuning along every step of the way. This is the season finale for the One Broke Actress Podcast in 2024, and I am walking you through the three main things that I think everyone needs to keep in mind as they start to build ‘an acting career for themselves. I tell you why I think we all need to maintain our passion for the work, to have perseverance, and to accept the long journey ahead. As artists, we need to constantly be seeking inspiration, and keeping a beginner's mindset, and planning for financial stability, and adjusting our expectations. It’s a lot, but it will be so worth it because it will help you stay in the game for a lifetime. If you’ve been waiting for a sign not to give up, this is it. During the weeks where I am processing what to do in 2025 for all of you, I’m also leaving you with my 'teaspoon of hope' theory that I hope helps you as much as it has me. Let me know in the comments down below or on the @samvalentine Instagram what you want to see more of. Until then, happy holidays, and this is Sam, signing off (not for patreon or apple podcast subscribers though - you’ll be hearing from me very soon)
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00:00 — Season Finale
00:17 — Reflecting on the Past Year
00:52 — Plans for the Future
01:37 — Supporting the Podcast
03:02 — The Importance of Positivity
04:20 — The Long Game of an Acting Career
07:23 — Maintaining the Love for Acting
15:14 — Pursuing Acting Continuously
21:18 — Acceptance and Releasing Expectations
26:05 — Teaspoon of Hope Theory
28:36 — The Biggest Takeaways
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
★ Join the Patreon to keep this pod in your feed!
★ Watch One Broke Actress “REALITY CHECK: HOW MUCH ACTORS MAKE VS. SPEND”
★ Watch One Broke Actress “how much does it cost to be an actor | ACTING IN DIFFERENT MARKETS: LA vs. NYC vs. ATL vs. Chicago”
★ Listen to One Broke Actress Episode 140 “Actress Michelle Meredith on the Hollywood Body Idea” and Booking The Morning Show”
★ Listen to One Broke Actress Episode 152 “What I am learning about the Long Game of the Acting Business + My ‘Teaspoon of Hope’ Theory”
★ Join the Side Hustle Academy Waitlist
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Want more? Join The Membership & Check out Patreon for bonus episodes!
And don’t miss all the content on IG and as always at One Broke Actress
And if you're needing some personalized help from Sam, click here.
Don't forget to join the mailing list here!
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LA vs. NYC vs. ATL vs. Chicago - A Deep Dive into the Price of Life + Acting in Different Markets
We’ve talked about the cost of living in Los Angeles before, but how does it compare to the different acting markets in the United States? I did some research on the cost of living for actors in Atlanta, Chicago, and New York City and compared them to Los Angeles. Bringing my bestie and Atlanta native Gabrielle Byndloss on board, I share my findings as Gabrielle reacts to numbers. We’re getting honest about the financial realities of living as an actor in all the major US markets — including rent, transportation, groceries, and acting-related costs. We talk about what some of your deciding factors may be such as quality of life, production numbers, and where to plant your roots. So if you’ve been struggling to figure out where to go due to finances, we got you. Remember, there’s no universal “right” market, but there is a market that is right for YOU!
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00:00 — Let’s Talk Markets
00:20 — Nobody Wants This
03:06 — Actor Life in Different Markets
03:41 — Comparing Living Costs: LA vs. Atlanta
08:21 — Atlanta's Acting Market and Opportunities
12:10 — Detailed Cost Breakdown for Actors in LA and Atlanta
18:14 — Comparing Food and Lifestyle Costs
22:07— Exploring Chicago's Market
22:13 — Comparing Chicago and New York Living Costs
23:19 — The Reality of Living in Chicago
24:31 — Challenges of Moving to Chicago
26:07 — Exploring New York's Living Expenses
27:36 — The True Cost of Living in New York
32:30 — Production Listings in Major Cities
38:31 — The Importance of Choosing Where to Live
40:00 — Why the Numbers are Lying
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
★ Listen to Ladygang “Nobody Wants This Creator ERIN FOSTER”
★ Housing Anywhere
★ SAG-AFTRA Production Center
★ Join the One Broke Actress Patreon for the Bonus Pod
★ Watch REALITY CHECK: HOW MUCH ACTORS MAKE VS. SPEND https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzosA2ZhyTA
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No Stupid Questions (Pt 2): bathrooms on set, kmr, only fans, money and connections, local hires, and tattoos
We’re back with No Stupid Questions! This time we’re getting into a 10-2 on set, nudity as an actor, out-of-state callbacks, local hires, succeeding without connections or money, and if actors can have tattoos. We’re also getting into the challenges of dealing with your agency closing, how your past work effects you, and how our online presence gets back to casting. If you’ve got more questions, comment them down below and check out Side Hustle Academy if you’ve been wanting to achieve financial stability while in pursuit of an acting career.
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00:00 — answering your questions
01:35 — mic'd up when nature calls
05:17 — navigating the KMR agency collapse
10:25 – does nudity affect casting?
11:12 — impact of onlyfans on casting
12:40 — travel expenses for out-of-state callbacks
15:33 — can you succeed as an actor without money or connections?
18:05 — tattoos & casting
20:22 — investing in you
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
★ Watch One Broke Actress “actor tell all: agents, referrals, the hollywood cult, botox and so much more | NO STUPID QUESTIONS 1”
★ Watch HBO Documentary “The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst”
★ Read Deadline “KMR Agency Suspends Franchise With SAG-AFTRA Amid Major Client Payment Delays”
★ Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken”
★ Watch One Broke Actress “so i went to atlanta for a callback... | ACTOR VLOG: Flying from LA to ATL to Audition”
★ Listen to One Broke Actress “Ciera Payton: Biracial Casting, Hollywood Diversity, Envisioning Your Future”
★ Side Hustle Academy
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Want more? Join The Membership & Check out Patreon for bonus episodes!
And don’t miss all the content on IG and as always at One Broke Actress
And if you're needing some personalized help from Sam, click here.
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Actors with Side Hustles: professional organizer adrianna licitra on freelancing, simplicity, and decluttering your life
Last week we heard from Jazelle Foster, a CEO of her own business with multiple employees and clients. But, I know some of you don’t want to deal with the hassle of marketing, selling, and creating. Some of you just want to have a side hustle that gives you enjoy to be happy while pursuing acting. Is it possible? Adrianna Licitra’s story will have you knowing that it is. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Adrianna shares her journey of managing a professional organizing business alongside her new acting career. She gets into freelancing versus working for a company, and how she keeps acting a priority while juggling her side hustles, family, and life obligations. This discussion is perfection for those who are looking to diversity their income streams without sacrificing their craft. Want more? Sign up for Side Hustle Academy from October 21st to 25th! https://themembership.co/sha
★ Sign Up for Side Hustle Academy now: https://themembership.co/sha
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00:00 — understanding the overwhelm
00:27 — meet adrianna licitra
01:59 — balancing business and acting
04:37 — keeping it simple
11:56 — freelancing vs. running your own business
15:34 — AD: side hustle academy: https://themembership.co/sha
23:39 — overcoming the fear of diversifying focus
24:23 — balancing multiple careers for stability
26:33 — the benefits of life experiences in acting
27:13 — the value of online courses for side hustles
30:05 — organizing tips for actors
35:09 — creating a homey space in small apartments
38:30 — connecting with adrianna for organizing help
41:04 — wrap-up
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
★ Follow Adriana on IG @adrianna_licitra
★ Follow Adriana’s Organizing and Styling on Facebook
★ Sign Up for Side Hustle Academy now
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Actors with Side Hustles: jazelle foster from “creatives meet marketing” on how to actually make money as an actor
So how do you actually make money as an actor? Is it possible to start a side hustle while being a full time actor? You know that I’ve built up One Broke Actress to be my main source of income while being an actor. But have others done it? YES. And today I’m bringing you Jazelle Foster to talk about her journey in her acting career. Jazelle shares her journey from acting to founding a creative marketing company, Creatives Meet Marketing, offering social media strategies and insights for actors. We get into social media, online platforms, LLCs, financial management, the significance of embracing imperfection, and tips for cultivating a social media presence that works for you. If you’ve got an idea or a desire to get finanical freedom, Gabrielle and I are launching our Side Hustle Academy October 21st-25th - sign up below!
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00:00 — no one knows what they’re doing
01:28 — meet jazelle foster: from acting to marketing
02:49 — jazelle’s journey into social media
04:41 — balancing acting and business
10:42 — financial freedom & business structure
12:25 — side hustle academy: sign up https://themembership.co/sha
24:20 — social media tips for actors
28:40 — why actors need to get online
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
★ Follow Jazelle Foster on IG
★ Creatives Meet Marketing
★ Follow Creatives Meet Marketing IG
★ Follow Jazelle Artistry on YouTube
★ Jazelle’s IMDb
★ Buy the Actor Dictionary
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Want more? Join The Membership & Check out Patreon for bonus episodes!
And don’t miss all the content on IG and get all the sam valentine links here!
And if you're needing some personalized help from Sam, click here.
Don't forget to join the mailing list here!
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 AND failure) from people in and around the acting industry right now. 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.
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