Helenna Santos and Sam Valentine sit down to chat about everything that's on their mind, including:

— Sam's wedding!! How it went, what it feels like to be married, and the experience of having to film as soon as she got back to LA — Sam booking a SAG Commercial after almost 3 years — Helenna booking a Hallmark role, and why everyone should give Hallmark a try — What to remind yourself of when you're going through an audition drought — The appeal of acting and learning to love auditioning — The importance of therapy and doing what's best for us when it comes to our mental health —  IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees), the authorized strike vote, and negotiations restarting with AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers)

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Working Actor Workshop 
• Helenna's IG 
• Follow IATSE Stories on IG
• IATSE Safety App for safety information and to send reports of hazardous conditions to the union
• Deadline Article on continued negotiations between IATSE & AMPTP
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and Live Chat
• For general info on mental health and local treatment options, call the SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727)
• National Alliance on Mental Illness Information Help Line, 800-950-6264 or email info@nami.org
• If you are an LA Resident, you can get free 24/7 mental health services online with iPrevail as well as a free subscription to Headspace

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