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 Sweetser

03:50— Early L.A. Memories with Lauren

06:50 — Leaving Hollywood for Fayetteville, AR

14:07 — The Business of Living Outside Hollywood

23:00 — BTS Scoop of “For All Mankind”

28:05 — Landing “Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)”

34:00 — Finding Your Path as an Actor

40:43 — Past Headshot Reflections

41:56 — Where to find Lauren & Her Work

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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.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 — The One Broke Actress Evolution

03:37 — Side Hustle Academy Update

04:41 — The Inevitability of Change

07:49 — The Cycle of Acting

13:20 — Acceptance Mindset

15:34 — The Different Paths of Actors

19:40 — Dealing with Comparison

23:33 — The Gift of Free Time

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★ The Hedonic Treadmill

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Ok back to the episode…

Gone are the days when actors could just rely on one source of income but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. So we are not sugar coating this for you…we made six-figures but we also struggle with our sh*t.

Gabrielle and I are having an honest conversation about how we ‘balance’ (lol) our work + actor + personal lives…with some solid do’s and don’ts. Bonus points if you know your human design!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 — Inside View of Side Hustling

02:25 — Managing Multiple Businesses

07:33 — Balancing Side Hustles & Acting Careers

11:15 — Making Your Life Full

14:28 — How to Sit in the Win

20:16 — Building a Business Off Your Personality & Interests

24:20 — Energy Management & Hygiene

31:54 — Current State of the Entertainment Industry

42:25 — Starting Our Business

48:00 — Membership Success Story

51:11 — The Return of Side Hustle Academy!

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★Netflix’s “Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy”

★ Human design

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Website:https://onebrokeactress.com

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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.