One Broke Actress

Helenna and Sam sit down to check in on how 2021 went, how the holidays are going, and what they hope to take with them into 2022. Listen in to hear their thoughts and get an honest take on:

— Juggling real life issues and your acting career

— Helenna's experience with the LA lifestyle, energy, and culture

— The necessity of self-care & how there is no right way to relax

— The mental trap of always thinking "You should be doing this" or "You could be doing that"

— How to enjoy our lives more fully by letting go of the pressure of time

— Update on Sam and Helenna's adult acne and skincare journey (Listen to this episode to hear about when they first decided to open up about their skin)

— Trying to maintain all the lessons learned throughout the pandemic as things start to go back to "normal"

— Mindfulness & The power of knowing we are not alone in the hurdles we face in our careers/lives

— Approaching the new year with a "Less is More" mentality

— What stood out to them in 2021

Most of all, remember to join Helenna and Sam in relaxing as much as possible during this time of year! 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Weem Vitamins 

Books: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear, The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz

Apostrophe Skincare

The Unpublishable 

Sam's IG Live "How To Rest in Actor Hustle-Culture" with Risa Bramon Garcia

One Broke Actress Merch!

Helenna Santos IG

PS: Wanna get in on the next Working Actor Workshop? Reserve your spot now.

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In case you missed part one, be sure to listen to it here first! 

Today we are reuniting with Zach, Dung, Sierra, Aline, and Emma. Five post-grad BFA students who all took the Working Actor Workshop with me before graduating and have all gone their separate ways after college. This series is following their journeys as they make their way in the world while trying to check their creative boxes...and also pay rent, have social lives, and ya know, survive. 

Listen in for how they are each finding creativity, handling side hustles, and attempting to maintain their mental energy in the war of art. If you are an actor who graduated with a theatre degree and found yourself wondering "wtf do i do now?!" this episode is for you.

PS: wanna get in on the next Working Actor Workshop? Reserve your spot now.

And the Patreon is always here when you are ready ;) 

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I had a totally different plan for today's episode but a last-minute change has me thinking we need to tackle this topic: actor comparison and jealousy. I highly doubt this is the last time I talk about this, but with a lot of years (and therapy + self-help books) I have developed a way I deal with these things when they come up, I hope it's helpful for you too!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Nicole Travolta on IG (she is f*cking hilarious you guys) 

Use code BLACKFRIDAY for 20% off Merch till 12/4 here!

Leave me a voicemail: use the link below or email your voice memos to [email protected]

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Join me as I chat with Harvard's Doctor of Quantitative Psychology, Kathrene “KD” Valentine, PhD (aka my little sister). 

I know how hard it can be when our loved ones don't understand the nuances of our career. So, as we go into the holiday season, I wanted all of you to be able to share this episode with your families. Katy and I compared our careers, our daily schedules and to do's, discussed the importance of appearance in actor world vs. Katy's world, and our childhoods. You can hear the full unedited episode on the One Broke Actress Patreon, or just listen to this episode for our favorite highlights including:

— What makes our family so supportive?

— Advice for topics that families can talk to their actors about

— Redefining success

— How to understand & interact with actors

— Finding out your loved ones' goals, and being there for them throughout our "stochastic" careers

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Weem Vitamins 

One Broke Actress Merch!

Katy's Twitter and TikTok

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Congratulations, you've booked a job!! But... now what? I'm so glad you asked.

In this episode, I sit down to take you through what happens on set, step-by-step. While I have yet to be a series regular or feature film lead, I do have lots of experience as a costar and guest star. Some things have changed due to the last few years and some have stayed the same. In a career where so much is unknown, knowing the day-to-day functions of life on set can really help to alleviate any stress we have as we get in front of that camera. Tune in to get a detailed breakdown of the following, along with a few extra tips sprinkled throughout from yours truly: 

— COVID Tests

— Wardrobe Fittings

— Call Sheets (and when we can expect to get them)

— Base camp (and how seeing your name on a trailer never gets old)

— Wardrobe, Contracts, & Hair/Makeup

— Transpo

— Directors, Rehearsal, Holding, & Microphones

— Last Looks & The Order of What's Called Before Rolling

— Footage and What Shots Come First

— Wrapping & Signing Out 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 

The Actor Dictionary 

Instagram Post for Further Questions! 

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Helenna Santos and Sam Valentine sit down to catch up on all things entertainment. They recap not only how their years are going, but also touch on their latest auditions and bookings, the Working Actor Workshop, the tragedy that happened on the set of "Rust", and all things adult acne. Tune in to this week's episode for more on the following:

— Helenna and Sam discussing voiceover auditions, voice dubbing for Netflix, and Source-Connect

— Helenna's recent auditions & loving self-tapes

— The Fall 2021 Working Actor Workshop classes

— Sam's recent auditions & bookings

— "Rust" and the loss of Halyna Hutchins, a rising star who was shot while on the set of the New Mexico low-budget indie by lead star Alec Baldwin

— The necessity of standing up for ourselves and our safety at every level in this career

— Helenna and Sam's recent struggles with adult acne, including: product recommendations (linked below), how triggering acne/skin issues can be, makeup on set, and how they wish there was more representation of various skin types/textures on Film&TV

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Helenna's IG

Source-Connect

October 2021 Deadline Article on "Rust"

NYT Article remembering Halyna Hutchins, the DP on "Rust" who was killed

BalmLabs for Adult Acne

Hey Bud Clay Mask

COSRX Acne Pimple Patch

SkinGlow Laser & Rejuvenation Clinic (Located in Vancouver)

Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm

Helenna's upcoming Hallmark movie, "The Nine Kittens of Christmas"

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Join Sam as she sits down with Beth Hawkes from Mariposa Pictures to chat about editorial photoshoots and more, including topics like: 

— Being a working actor who is empowered by her day job

— How her business has made her a more reliable actor for her reps and casting while being financially independent

— The serotonin cushion after a good job into a life you love!

— Why editorial photos are important (uses)

— Differences between Head Shots and Editorial Photoshoots

— How to prep

— What to bring

— What to look for when choosing a photographer

— Confidence building

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Beth's Photography Website (and don't forget to mention the podcast to save $50 off your next shoot!)

Follow Beth on IG here!

Follow Mariposa Pictures on IG here!

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Let's talk TV! 

Watching TV is part of an actor's job. It not only helps us know how to approach material, but it also helps with networking as it gives you a common topic to talk to others about. It even makes your job easier when you get auditions! But... there is SO MUCH content to watch these days, with streaming channels constantly sending out new series all at once, or networks introducing new shows and canceling them faster than the blink of an eye. How can you keep up?

Today we're going to narrow it down for our busy schedules, especially my actors who are working several side jobs and/or have lots of family obligations. Join me as we break down the following:

How to narrow down your actor-homework in the TV-watching space

Watching TV with an actor's lens

The difference between passive and active TV watching

Remembering what you watched and taking the right kind of notes

Mornell Studios is where I was first introduced to this concept! 

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Helenna Santos and Sam Valentine sit down to chat about everything that's on their mind, including:

— Sam's wedding!! How it went, what it feels like to be married, and the experience of having to film as soon as she got back to LA

— Sam booking a SAG Commercial after almost 3 years

— Helenna booking a Hallmark role, and why everyone should give Hallmark a try

— What to remind yourself of when you're going through an audition drought

— The appeal of acting and learning to love auditioning

— The importance of therapy and doing what's best for us when it comes to our mental health

— IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees), the authorized strike vote, and negotiations restarting with AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers)

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Working Actor Workshop 

Helenna's IG 

Follow IATSE Stories on IG

IATSE Safety App for safety information and to send reports of hazardous conditions to the union

Deadline Article on continued negotiations between IATSE & AMPTP

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and Live Chat

For general info on mental health and local treatment options, call the SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727)

National Alliance on Mental Illness Information Help Line, 800-950-6264 or email [email protected]

If you are an LA Resident, you can get free 24/7 mental health services online with iPrevail as well as a free subscription to Headspace

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Angel Giuffria, bionic woman and disability advocate, can be seen on Chicago Med, FBI: Most Wanted, Snowpiercer, as well as on films such as The Tomorrow War. Today, she joins Sam to dissect her experience in the industry and the nuances of being an actor with a limb difference. Having been born with only one arm, Angel speaks about how her mom always taught her that what makes her different is actually her strength. She mentions the harm that came along with having such low visibility of disabled people in media when growing up, and how that translated into her believing she shouldn't take up too much space when acting on set. It wasn't until Director Martin Campbell made her a featured extra on the film Green Lantern that she began to see that she could (and should) take up space — that she could act in roles that had nothing to do with her disability.

Angel also speaks about the how far commercials have come in regards to disability representation and just how far TV and Film still have to go. In terms of her acting career, Angel goes into depth about how her disability has shifted her casting type and how it even changed the framing of her headshots. She explains her feelings on abled actors portraying characters with disabilities, how to make stories more inclusive, the need to make sets and casting offices more accommodating to those with disabilities, her thoughts on being labeled "inspirational" for simply doing everyday tasks, the value of having disability consultants on set, and how the industry should work towards having more diversity across the board in every category. At the end of the day, we all love this industry and should want to open up opportunities for all actors of every community to be able to audition for any role. That love for what we do doesn't mean it's not a difficult industry to be in. While Angel has a Master's degree in Psychology, acting is what makes her heart whole and what she chooses to continue to pursue despite all of its ups and downs. When things get tough, she reminds us that we all just have to keep going and try to do the things that remind us why this is the thing we simply can't not do.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Angel's IG 

Working Actor Workshop 

Make It Big App

Actors/Shows Discussed: Marlee Matlin, Robert David Hall on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Charlize Theron on Mad Max: Fury Road, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson on Skyscraper, Kurt Yaeger on Sons of Anarchy, Anya Taylor-Joy on Furiosa, Autumn Best on CW's 4400 Remake, Zyra Gorecki on La Brea, and Steve Way in Ramy. 

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