Helenna and Sam sit down to check in on how 2021 went, how the holidays are going, and what they hope to take with them into 2022. Listen in to hear their thoughts and get an honest take on:

— Juggling real life issues and your acting career
— Helenna's experience with the LA lifestyle, energy, and culture
— The necessity of self-care & how there is no right way to relax
— The mental trap of always thinking "You should be doing this" or "You could be doing that"
— How to enjoy our lives more fully by letting go of the pressure of time
— Update on Sam and Helenna's adult acne and skincare journey (Listen to this episode to hear about when they first decided to open up about their skin)
— Trying to maintain all the lessons learned throughout the pandemic as things start to go back to "normal"
— Mindfulness & The power of knowing we are not alone in the hurdles we face in our careers/lives
— Approaching the new year with a "Less is More" mentality
— What stood out to them in 2021

Most of all, remember to join Helenna and Sam in relaxing as much as possible during this time of year!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Weem Vitamins
Books: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear, The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz
Apostrophe Skincare
The Unpublishable
Sam's IG Live "How To Rest in Actor Hustle-Culture" with Risa Bramon Garcia
One Broke Actress Merch!
Helenna Santos IG
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