Whether they're just starting out or have been in the business for years, working actors must create a healthy lifestyle that works for them financially, creatively, physically and mentally. This episode dives into life as an actor between jobs, auditions and acting classes. Our guest is Sam Valentine, the host of the popular podcast "One Broke Actress," where she shares real-world advice, tips and stories from people in and around the acting business. She talks about the importance of planning for the future, adopting a good mindset, finding a community and the things she wished she knew when she was just starting out. **The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA's endorsement.