years without a job: christina ochoa’s unfiltered acting journey *it hits different episode*
In this throwback convo from Sept 2018, I sat down with the unstoppable Christina Ochoa (Animal Kingdom, A Million Little Things) for a seriously honest, occasionally hilarious, and refreshingly unfiltered look at what it actually takes to survive and thrive in this industry.Moving to LA with zero connections (and zero chill about the rent)Not working for 2.5 years after a major show… and how she survived it (Uber, eBay, and a underprepared tutoring gig)Auditioning while broke AF… and still booking the roleThe shift from “pretty but doesn’t know it” casting to owning your own vibeSaying no to mediocre TV (even when you really need the check)Body image, being naked on set, and why she threw the damn breakdowns in the trashHer trick for manifestation that doesn’t involve “morning pages” but does involve drawing yourself with dollar signs and scripts Mentioned in This EpisodeSara MornellBook: The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony SchwartzBook/Workbook: The Artist’s Way Workbook by Julia CameronChristina’s orgs: Oceana and Earth’s OceansShow Mentioned: Animal KingdomSeries Mentioned: A Million Little Things
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making your own work + using new tech to your advantage, and surviving the pivot with Brendan Bradley
our favorite multi-hyphenate chaos king Brendan Bradley is back (you might remember him from episode 208, aka “the stake captain saga”), and he’s bringing a lot in a short amount of time:actor thoughts on vertical shortsbuilding a creative career from scratchsurviving pivot after pivotembracing new tech without losing your soulalso… the audio cuts off at the end (rude), so we will be having him back. don’t worry.things we mention:brendan’s IGbrendan’s projects:the devil and the daylong brotherssuccubusVR work (ferryman collective)
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REAL TALK: relationships with creatives- our husbands share what it’s really like
You’ve heard about them so much, now they’re finally here by popular demand!Gabrielle is back! And we brought our husbands Caleb and Cory for a candid conversation about what it’s really like being in a relationship with someone in the entertainment industry. If you’ve been wondering how they handle the unpredictable schedules, self-tapes, and financial ups and downs of being with a Creative- this one’s for you. Buckle up for some laughs and a realistic look at what it really takes to make our relationships work!TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Introducing the Husbands02:26 — Dealing with a Partner Online10:36 — The Importance of Communication 12:50 — Helping Your Partner Self-Tape26:11 — What “Normies” Need from Creative Partners28:28 — Challenges of a Creative Partner33:47 — Why Sam & Caleb Stopped Drinking38:03 — Advice for Normies Dating Creatives43:00 — Finances & Relationships📚 EPISODE RESOURCES:★ Follow Gabrielle on IG! ★ Sign up for Side Hustle Academy♡Even More Sam♡InstagramPatreonWebsiteMy IMDb
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moving OUT of los angeles but staying in the hollywood game - how actress lauren sweetser premiered at sundance while living in arkansas
From meeting with Ben Affleck, to reading for Aaron Sorkin, working with intimacy coordinators in hardcore covid times, self-taping in Cabo, and cringing at past headshots— Lauren has done it all, and on her own terms. If you’ve ever wondered if there’s more than one way to make it in the industry, Lauren’s story is proof that success doesn’t have to follow a single path:You may know her from ‘Winter’s Bone’ alongside Jennifer Lawrence, ‘True Detective’ on HBO, or Apple TV’s ‘For All Mankind.’ And today she opens up about her decision to leave Los Angeles for Arkansas, where she balances motherhood with her acting & producing career, and how she landed a role in her new film, ‘Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake),’ which just premiered at Sundance! TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Meet Lauren Sweetser03:50— Early L.A. Memories with Lauren06:50 — Leaving Hollywood for Fayetteville, AR14:07 — The Business of Living Outside Hollywood23:00 — BTS Scoop of “For All Mankind”28:05 — Landing “Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)”34:00 — Finding Your Path as an Actor40:43 — Past Headshot Reflections41:56 — Where to find Lauren & Her Work📚 EPISODE RESOURCES:★ Listen to Lauren’s first visit to OBA! ★ Follow Lauren on Instagram! ★ Check out Lauren’s IMDb ★ Follow ‘Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)’ on IG ★ Read about the Baby Scoop Era ♡Even More Sam♡InstagramPatreonWebsiteMy IMDb
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the actor spiral: change + comparison + denial
Change. Is. Inevitable. We’re talking all about that weird in-between actor life- when the gig ends and you’re left waiting for the next one. It can feel like this never-ending spiral of doubt and comparison, but here’s the thing: that in-between time is actually a gift. When we accept this process instead of resisting it, we become better actors *and* people. ..or at least I do.★ Watch our Free WebinarTIMESTAMPS:00:00 — The One Broke Actress Evolution03:37 — Side Hustle Academy Update04:41 — The Inevitability of Change07:49 — The Cycle of Acting13:20 — Acceptance Mindset15:34 — The Different Paths of Actors19:40 — Dealing with Comparison23:33 — The Gift of Free Time📚 EPISODE RESOURCES:★ The Hedonic Treadmill★ Learn more about Side Hustle AcademyWant more?Check out Patreon + Apple Subscription for bonus episodes!►► JOIN THE EMAIL LIST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samvalentinePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/onebrokeactressWebsite: https://onebrokeactress.comMy IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3921523/Disclaimer: Some links included in this descriptions may be affiliate links, meaning that I will receive a small commission if you buy from that link.
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 & failure) from people in and around the acting industry. 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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