In this riveting reflecting on the SAG-AFTRA Strike, Paramount Strike Captains Brittney Baxter, Iris Liu, and Brendan A. Bradley share their firsthand experiences from the picket lines. They discuss their motivations for joining the strike, their unique perspectives on union participation, the challenges they faced, and the transformation they underwent through the experience. Iris spills about how the strike was not just a professional task but a personal journey towards gaining control over her career, while Brendan elaborates about the importance of speaking up for change in the union. Brittany stresses how we all need to question and challenge our union while aiming for future contracts. The captains also share their perspective on how pre-union members should see their fight in the strike too. Finally, they each show gratitude to everyone who supported them and ensured they could still pursue their passion - acting. This candid conversation really warmed my heart, and I think it is going to provide a unique insight into the world of actors, strikes, and the power of standing together for change. Watch the Full Video Podcast Here! 00:00 — Introduction and Guest Introductions 02:31 — Reflections on the Paramount Strike 03:21 — Iris's Journey into the Union and the Strike 06:01 — Brendan's Experience and Involvement in the Strike 09:35 — Brittney's Entry into the Strike 11:10 — Reflections on the Strike, Union Participation, and the Impact on Personal Lives 13:49 — Challenges and Triumphs during the Strike 14:53 — The Aftermath of the Strike 17:20 — Lessons Learned and Future Directions 30:38 — Commitment to the New Technology Committee 31:28 — The Struggles of Volunteering and Balancing Work 33:09 — AD: The Membership’s Headshot Class: https://themembership.co/the-headshot-class  35:34 — Respecting Union Volunteers & Participating in the Union 36:38 — The Challenges of Balancing Union Work and Acting 37:51 — We Are Our Union 39:01 — The Power of Sharing Experiences & Filing Claims 40:42 — Support Systems 44:55 — Advice for Non-Union Members 49:50 — What to Look Forward to from Iris, Brendan, and Brittney 56:00 — Wrapping Up Resources Mentioned in This Episode: ★ Brendan’s IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1731701/ ★ Brendan’s Website: https://www.brendanabradley.com ★ Brendan’s IG @brendanabradley https://www.instagram.com/brendanabradley/ ★ Brittney’s IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13093522/ ★ Brittney’s Website: https://brittneybaxter.com ★ Brittney’s IG @brittney_baxter https://www.instagram.com/_brittney_baxter_/ ★ Iris’ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10962783/ ★ Iris’ Website: https://www.irisliu.com ★ Iris’ IG @irisliuofficial https://www.instagram.com/irisliuofficial/ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Want more? Join The Membership & Check out Patreon for bonus episodes! And don’t miss all the content on IG and as always at, OneBrokeActress.com And if you're needing some personalized help from Sam, you can schedule a chat with her right here. Don't forget to join the mailing list here!