-Michael Caine

 “First of all, I choose the great roles, and if none of these come, I choose the mediocre ones, and if they don't come, I choose the ones that pay the rent.”

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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 […]

Tips on Resting + Relaxing in Actor Hustle Culture

December 20, 2022

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 […]

Balancing Fatherhood, Fitness, and Smash Hit Netflix Films with Rawson Thurber

December 15, 2022

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 […]

December 8, 2022

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 […]

December 1, 2022

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 […]

November 17, 2022

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 […]

November 3, 2022

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