I’ve been an actor for 13 years and here is what you need to know…

One Broke Actress Podcast

I’m talking about Los Angeles Actor Life and what I’ve learned as an actor after 13 years in this industry. Life as a Los Angeles actor is tough, and it changes all of the time. Being an actor in 2024 is so much different than it was when I started out 13 years ago, and right now I’m sharing what I wish I knew when I first started out. So I’m diving into the changes and constants in the acting industry over the past 13 years since moving to Los Angeles. We’re going over the importance of being a skilled actor, industry networking, and the evolving nature of auditions, including the rise of self-tapes and the impact of social media. We'll also touch on the unchanged reality of high expenses for actors (seriously - it’s an investment) and the different approach to headshots today. What’s changed in your acting career since you first started your journey? I’d love to know!

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00:00 — Reflecting on 13 Years in LA

00:56 — The Importance of Skill and Networking

02:52 — Navigating Social Media as an Actor

05:02 — The Costs of Being an Actor

07:49 — Free Back to School Challenge

08:58 — Self Tapes

12:28 — The Evolution of Headshots

14:02 — Personalized Acting Advice

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

★ The Headshot Class

★ Sign up for the FREE 5 Day Back to School Actor Challenge

★ Watch THE ACTOR WEBSITES | Let’s Talk Actors Access, Casting Networks, Breakdown Services, IMDb Pro

★ Watch Headshots According to Atlanta Photographer Chase Anderson | HOW TO BE YOU IN YOUR ACTOR HEADSHOTS

★ Watch Headshots According to LA Photographer Leah Huebner | HOW TO CAPTURE YOUR ESSENCE IN YOUR HEADSHOTS

★ Watch Headshots According to LA Photographer Joanna DeGeneres | HOW ACTORS CAN TAKE GREAT HEADSHOTS

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