For too long, creatives have been sold the lie that pursuing their passion means accepting financial struggle...not anymore.Show Biz Pod is a podcast that tackles creative careers, side hustles, entrepreneurship, personal finance, and how artists can and should strategically combine all four. Hosted by Carissa and Emma Claire - two NYC based actors with a passion for making sure our day jobs fund our dream jobs. Join us every Wednesday for a new episode of Show Biz. So you can focus on breaking a leg—not breaking your budget.

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In this episode, Carissa and Emma Claire sit down with NYC-based actor and real estate agent Tyler Symone to talk about one of the most common parallel careers in the performing arts: real estate. Tyler shares how she transitioned from a draining remote survival job into a full-time career in real estate while continuing to pursue theater. They discuss the realities of commission-based income, building a client base from scratch, and why letting go of shame around doing work outside your art can actually expand your creative freedom. What We Talked About<ul><li>Why real estate has become a popular parallel career for actors and performers</li><li>Tyler’s journey from a remote insurance job to becoming a licensed NYC real estate agent</li><li>The reality of starting in real estate: building your own leads and working fully on commission</li><li>The surprising similarities between acting and real estate </li><li>Managing unpredictable income and the importance of saving during strong months</li><li>Practical advice for creatives interested in getting their real estate license and getting started</li></ul>Links &amp; Resources:<ul><li><a href="https://kwnyc.com/agent/tyler-symone-franklin" rel="nofollow">Keller Williams NYC – Tyler’s brokerage</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nyrei.com/" rel="nofollow">New York Real Estate Institute – real estate licensing and education</a></li><li>Follow Tyler for NYC real estate and creative career insights</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thetylersymone/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thetylersymone" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a></li></ul>Connect With Us:<ul><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod</a></li><li>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@show.biz.pod" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@show.biz.pod</a></li><li>Website: <a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.showbizpod.com</a></li><li>Show Biz Pod newsletter: <a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow">The Direct Deposit</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow">Be a guest on our show! </a></li></ul>

S2 E18: Real Estate for Actors – How Tyler Symone Built a Flexible Parallel Career

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Actor and entrepreneur Brooke Falcone shares how she launched Peach Sky Boutique while pursuing acting, the practical steps behind starting an online boutique, and why business ownership can be a powerful tool for financial stability and flexibility as a creative. If you’ve ever wondered what it actually looks like to run a business alongside an acting career, this episode is for you. What We Talked About<ul><li>Why Brooke started Peach Sky Boutique after experiencing burnout from relying solely on acting income</li><li>The real logistics of launching a small business — from setting up an LLC to running a Shopify store</li><li>How she balances acting, running an online boutique, and coaching tumbling and cheer Marketing strategies that actually worked for her (including social media experimentation and community-driven promotion)</li><li>The surprising overlap between acting skills and running a business</li><li> Why business ownership can give creatives more flexibility and sustainability in their careers</li></ul>Links &amp; Resources:<ul><li><a href="https://peachskyboutique.com/" rel="nofollow">Peach Sky Boutique</a> — Brooke’s online clothing brand</li><li><a href="https://brookefalcone.com" rel="nofollow">Brooke&#39;s acting website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?adgrpid=194865413428&hvadid=779672059910&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9004078&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=17028758326610327842--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17028758326610327842&hvtargid=kwd-2426089916082&hydadcr=24436_13859631_2336005&k=the+let+them+theory+-+mel+robbins&mcid=1b0b5c3bf2b83f33896e2209328da77b&ref=pd_sl_9668m0omfk_e&tag=googhydr-20" rel="nofollow">The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins </a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Power-Actor-Technique-Breathing-Character/dp/1592401538" rel="nofollow">The Power of the Actor by Ivana Chubbuck</a></li><li>Show Biz Pod newsletter: <a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow">The Direct Deposit</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow">Be a guest on our show! </a></li></ul>Connect With Us:<ul><li> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod</a></li><li> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@show.biz.pod" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@show.biz.pod</a></li><li>﻿ Website: <a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.showbizpod.com</a></li></ul>

S2 E17: From Self-Tapes to Style – How Actor Brooke Falcone Built Peach Sky Boutique

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Does networking HAVE to give you the ick? In this episode, Carissa and Emma Claire break down how to network outside your comfort zone by building genuine relationships. If you’ve ever found it hard to bridge the gap of relationship-building in a public setting, this is the episode for you! What We Talked About<ul><li>How most creative jobs are passed through relationships instead of job boards</li><li>The difference between networking and building real community</li><li>How to stay top of mind without being annoying or transactional</li><li>Sending “one scary email a day” and why rejection isn’t the worst outcome</li><li>The power of genuine compliments, handwritten thank-you notes, and thoughtful follow-up</li><li>How being a connector and hype person for others builds long-term reciprocity</li></ul> Links &amp; Resources:<ul><li>Show Biz Pod newsletter: <a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow">The Direct Deposit</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow">Be a guest on our show! </a></li></ul> Connect With Us:<ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@showbiz.pod" rel="nofollow">TikTok: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow">Website: </a><a href="http://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow">www.showbizpod.com</a></li></ul>

S2 E16: Your Network is Your Net Worth - Networking For Creatives (Without The Cringe)

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In this episode, we sit down with actor, producer, and entrepreneur Makayla McIntosh to talk about building an entertainment company that started as a high school accident and now runs remotely across state lines as she pursues her art. From princess parties to producing films, Makayla shares how business ownership has funded her art, reduced industry pressure, and expanded her creative freedom.What We Talked About<ul><li>How Makayla accidentally started her company in high school and turned it into a long-term, scalable business</li><li>Why you can’t rely on the entertainment industry to be your “everything”</li><li> Running a business remotely while living between Las Vegas, Vancouver, and beyond</li><li>Hiring a team and learning to relinquish control as a creative founder</li><li>The surprising overlap between producing films and running live events</li><li>Why building a business can actually take pressure off your artistic career</li><li>Tools and systems that make creative businesses sustainable</li><li>Why AI will never replace live human connection (and why that matters for artists)</li></ul>Links &amp; Resources:<ul><li><a href="https://share.honeybook.com/castle4685297" rel="nofollow">HoneyBook (CRM platform Makayla uses to manage bookings and contracts)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.castleonacloudentertainment.com/" rel="nofollow">Castle on a Cloud Entertainment</a> Website</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/coac_entertainment/" rel="nofollow">Castle on a Cloud Entertainment Instagram</a></li><li>Show Biz Pod newsletter: <a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow">The Direct Deposit</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow">Be a guest on our show! </a></li></ul>Connect With Us:<ul><li>Instagram – <a href="https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod</a></li><li>TikTok – <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@showbiz.pod" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@showbiz.pod</a></li><li>Website – <a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.showbizpod.com</a></li></ul>

S2 E15: From Princess Parties to Producing: How Makayla McIntosh Scaled a Family Entertainment Company Remotely

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In this Ask Us Anything episode, Carissa and Emma Claire answer real listener questions about money, side hustles, entrepreneurship, burnout, and balancing creative careers in NYC. From budgeting and taxes to UGC, voiceover, and hustle culture, this is an honest conversation about building sustainable creative lives. If you’ve ever thought “am I doing this right?” this episode is for you.What We Talked About• Why we started Show Biz Pod and how our branding came together so intentionally• Where to actually start with personal finance as a creative• Saving money in NYC (buy nothing groups, Facebook Marketplace, and sneaky discounts)• Doing your own taxes vs. outsourcing as a freelancer• Balancing a day job, dream job, social life, and mental health• When hustle culture goes too far• How to get started as an entrepreneur when you don’t know what you’re doing• Getting into voiceover and UGC in today’s market• Why UGC is becoming the new commercial lane for actors Links &amp; Resources:Rocket Money – <a href="https://www.rocketmoney.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.rocketmoney.com</a>• Acorns – <a href="https://www.acorns.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.acorns.com</a>• Buy Nothing – <a href="https://buynothingproject.org/" rel="nofollow">https://buynothingproject.org</a>• FreeTaxUSA – <a href="https://www.freetaxusa.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.freetaxusa.com</a>• Backstage – <a href="https://www.backstage.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.backstage.com</a>• Fiverr – <a href="https://www.fiverr.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.fiverr.com</a>• Too Good To Go – <a href="https://www.toogoodtogo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.toogoodtogo.com</a>• Canva – <a href="https://www.canva.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.canva.com</a> Connect With Us:• Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod</a>• TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@showbiz.pod" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@showbiz.pod</a>• Website: <a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.showbizpod.com</a>

S2 E14: Ask Us Anything: Money for Artists, Our Side Hustles & NYC Actor Life

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Investing can feel intimidating - especially as a creative when your income is irregular and your job doesn’t come with a 401k. But don’t fear! In this episode, we sit down with Chief Investment Officer of Due West Wealth, Troy Harmon, to break down investing fundamentals in a way that actually makes sense for creatives. We talk simply about long-term strategy, beginner mistakes, and how building wealth can increase your creative freedom! <h4>WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT</h4><ul><li>What investing should actually look like for beginners</li><li> Why diversification matters more than picking hot stocks</li><li>ETFs vs mutual funds </li><li>Why starting small now beats waiting until you make more money</li><li>How inflation quietly erodes your savings (and how investing fights back)</li><li>Emergency funds, high-yield savings, and when to keep money liquid</li><li>Retirement options for freelancers and creatives without a 401k</li><li>How financial stability can give you more freedom to pursue creative work</li></ul><h4> </h4><h4>RESOURCES &amp; LINKS</h4><ul><li>Learn more about Troy’s investing services <a href="https://www.duewestwealth.com/services" rel="nofollow">here</a></li><li>Mention ShowBizPod when you <a href="https://www.duewestwealth.com/contact" rel="nofollow">contact Troy</a> &amp; receive 10% off his beginner investing program</li><li>Show Biz Pod newsletter: <a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow">The Direct Deposit</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow">Be a guest on our show!</a></li></ul> <h4>CONNECT WITH US:</h4><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@showbiz.pod" rel="nofollow">TikTok: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow">Website: www.showbizpod.com</a></li></ul>

S2 E13: Investing 101 For Creatives - How To Watch Your Money Grow

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This week, we’re talking personal branding, social media, and digital presence for artists with actor and brand coach, Jenna Leigh Miller. Jenna shares how her online presence helped her book auditions, sign with a manager, and build multiple businesses while still pursuing her dreams of #JennaForBroadway!WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT<ul><li>How Jenna built a social media management agency and brand coaching business while pursuing theatre</li><li>Why casting teams are Googling artists and how your Instagram can work as a digital portfolio</li><li>Whether actors really need to post on social media (and what to do if you hate posting)</li><li>The mindset shifts that make social media less intimidating and more strategic</li><li>Tools that helped Jenna scale her business</li><li>Practical first steps for artists building a digital presence without getting overwhelmed</li><li>Work-life balance as a multi-hyphenate</li></ul> RESOURCES &amp; LINKS<ul><li>Follow Jenna here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jennaleighmiller/" rel="nofollow">@JennaLeighMiller</a></li><li>Check out <a href="https://www.problemsolvedbyjenna.com/" rel="nofollow">Problem Solved by Jenna</a> here!</li><li>Social media scheduling tool: <a href="https://try.later.com/pgdfxv91ow1i" rel="nofollow">Later.com (affiliate link available)</a></li><li>Show Biz Pod newsletter: <a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow">The Direct Deposit</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow">Be a guest on our show! </a></li></ul> CONNECT WITH US:<ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@showbiz.pod" rel="nofollow">TikTok: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow">Website: www.showbizpod.com</a></li></ul>

S2 E12: The Actor’s Guide to Digital Presence: Branding Tips from Jenna Leigh Miller

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Retirement might feel like a problem for later in life...especially if you’re freelancing, auditioning, or stacking side hustles just to make rent right now. But planning for retirement is one of the most powerful things a creative person can do to protect themselves. In this episode, Carissa and Emma Claire break down retirement in a clear, approachable way and explain how artists can start building security even without a 401k or consistent income.<h3>WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:</h3><ul><li>What a retirement account actually is</li><li>Why creatives need to care about retirement</li><li>The difference between Roth IRAs, 401ks, and brokerage accounts</li><li>Why Roth IRAs are especially powerful for freelancers, performers, and self-employed creatives</li><li>How compound interest works and why starting early matters</li><li>The order of operations for saving if you have access to multiple accounts</li><li>How to automate retirement contributions so saving happens without extra effort</li></ul><h3> </h3><h3>LINKS AND RESOURCES:</h3><ul><li>Helpful Nerd Wallet Articles!</li><li><a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/investing/learn/how-to-invest-in-index-funds" rel="nofollow">The best index funds and how to start investing</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/investing/learn/how-to-start-investing" rel="nofollow">Investing 101</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/retirement/learn/retirement-investments-beginners-guide" rel="nofollow">Retirement 101</a></li><li>Brokerages mentioned: Fidelity, Schwab, and Vanguard</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/" rel="nofollow">Break Your Budget with Michela Allocca</a></li></ul><h3> </h3><h3>CONNECT WITH US:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@showbiz.pod" rel="nofollow">TikTok: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow">Website: www.showbizpod.com</a></li></ul> That’s all for now. See you next week! Xoxo

S2 E11: Retirement 101 - How & Why To Start Saving Now

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Why does money feel so emotional for creatives? In this episode, Carissa and Emma Claire sit down with licensed therapist and lifelong creative Amy Dykes (MS, APC, NCC, E-YRT) to unpack financial anxiety, avoidance, and the deeply ingrained starving artist narrative.<h3>WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:</h3><ul><li>Why so many creatives struggle with fear, shame, and avoidance around money</li><li>How family upbringing and cultural narratives shape our relationship with finances</li><li>The emotional toll of rejection and inconsistent income on self-worth</li><li>Why avoidance is often a nervous system response, not laziness or failure</li><li>The damaging impact of the “starving artist” myth</li><li>How perfectionism shows up in financial habits</li><li>Practical ways to identify limiting money beliefs</li><li>Journaling prompts and mindfulness tools to build financial self-awareness</li></ul> <h3>LINKS &amp; RESOURCES:</h3><ul><li>Find more about Amy’s counseling <a href="https://northeastgacounseling.com/therapists/amy-dykes-ms-ncc" rel="nofollow">here.</a> </li><li>Download Amy’s Money Mindset Mini Journal <a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/product-page/free-pdf-the-money-mindfulness-mini-journal-for-creatives" rel="nofollow">here</a>! </li><li>Sign up for <a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow">The Direct Deposit, our free weekly recap newsletter</a></li><li>Download the 5 Things Financial Checklist and other free tools</li><li>Explore more about us at <a href="http://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow">www.showbizpod.com</a></li></ul><h3> </h3><h3>CONNECT WITH US:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@showbiz.pod" rel="nofollow">TikTok: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow">Website: www.showbizpod.com</a></li></ul> That’s all for now. See you next week! Xoxo

S2 E10: Money Mindset for Creatives: Healing Financial Anxiety & Self-Worth with Therapist Amy Dykes

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College is often framed as the finish line before a creative career begins, but for most artists, it’s actually the starting point. In this episode, Carissa and Emma Claire sit down with current BFA student Ruby Wolter to talk about what school doesn’t teach artists about money, business, and long-term sustainability.<h3>WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:</h3><ul><li>Why college is the beginning of your career, not a waiting room</li><li>How Ruby turned her own college audition experience into a coaching business</li><li>When a “fun Instagram account” becomes a real income stream</li><li>The reality that auditioning is unpaid labor and how to financially plan for it</li><li>Why being a multi-hyphenate is a strategic choice, not a fallback</li><li>Letting go of the starving artist mentality early and building sustainability from the start</li></ul><h3> </h3><h3>LINKS &amp; RESOURCES:</h3><ul><li>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rubyelisewolter/" rel="nofollow">Ruby Wolter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rubyinrehearsal/" rel="nofollow">RubyInRehearsal</a></li><li>Ruby’s book: <a href="https://tr.ee/Oy7bxybaBc" rel="nofollow">The Audition Chronicles</a></li><li>Sign up for The Direct Deposit, our free weekly recap newsletter</li><li>Download the 5 Things Financial Checklist and other free tools</li><li>Explore more episodes at <a href="http://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow">www.showbizpod.com</a></li></ul><h3> </h3><h3>CONNECT WITH US:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@showbiz.pod" rel="nofollow">TikTok: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow">Website: www.showbizpod.com</a></li></ul>

S2 E9: What College Won’t Teach You: Money, Business Building, & Side Hustles with BFA Student Ruby Wolter

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Do you actually need extreme budgets and perfectly curated New Year’s resolutions to “be good with money”? Or is there another way to reset your finances that actually works for creatives?In this episode, Carissa and Emma Claire break down how to approach money in the New Year without shame, pressure, or unrealistic expectations. For a mindset reset + tangible steps you can actually stick to, give it a listen.<h3>WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:</h3><ul><li>How to reflect on last year’s spending without guilt or shame</li><li>What a “financial reset” really means (and what it doesn’t)</li><li>Realistic budgeting strategies for freelancers and artists</li><li>How to save money with inconsistent or seasonal income</li><li>Setting financial goals that fit your lifestyle - not TikTok’s</li><li>Why progress over perfection is the key to better money habits</li></ul><h3> </h3><h3>LINKS AND RESOURCES:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow">Sign up for The Direct Deposit - our free weekly recap newsletter!</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/category/all-products" rel="nofollow">5 Things Financial Checklist + other free tools to organize your money</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/product-page/free-budget-tracker-for-creatives-actors-and-artists" rel="nofollow">Free Budget Tracker Spreadsheet</a></li><li>Be sure to check out our budgeting &amp; savings episodes! </li><li>Submit a topic idea or guest pitch at <a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow">www.showbizpod.co</a>m</li></ul> <h3>CONNECT WITH US:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@showbiz.pod" rel="nofollow">TikTok: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow">Website: www.showbizpod.com</a></li></ul> That’s all for now. See you next week! Xoxo

S2 E8: A Financial Reset for Creatives - Budgeting, Saving, & Realistic Money Goals

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Most creatives don’t have just one job, and while this may feel chaotic, multiple income streams is the most strategic way to set yourself up for success in 2026 &amp; beyond in most creative industries. In this episode, Carissa and Emma Claire break down the concept of portfolio careers and why most artists are already living them (whether they realize it or not). <h3>WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:</h3><ul><li>What a portfolio career actually is (and how it’s different from just side hustling)</li><li>The Gen Z shift toward income stacking and contract-based work</li><li>How artists have a competitive advantage in today’s freelance economy</li><li>The three layers of a portfolio career: anchor income, creative gigs, and scalable income</li><li>The reality of health insurance, seasonal income, and long-term planning as a creative</li><li>Why the language you use to describe your work matters more than you think</li></ul> <h3>LINKS AND RESOURCES:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow">Sign up for The Direct Deposit - our free weekly recap newsletter!</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Multi-Hyphen-Life-Create-Design-Works/dp/1524852422" rel="nofollow">The Multi-Hyphen Life by Emma Gannon</a></li><li>Follow <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@annaclmack" rel="nofollow">Anna McKenzie</a> for portfolio career inspo</li><li>Tools for building your portfolio: <a href="https://www.canva.com/" rel="nofollow">Canva</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.wix.com/" rel="nofollow">Wix</a></li><li>Platforms mentioned: Fiverr, Cohley, Billo, Vidovo, Backstage Creator Profiles</li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/category/all-products" rel="nofollow">5 Things Financial Checklist + other free tools to organize your money</a></li><li>Submit a topic idea or guest pitch at <a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow">www.showbizpod.com</a></li></ul> CONNECT WITH US:<ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@showbiz.pod" rel="nofollow">TikTok: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow">Website: www.showbizpod.com</a></li></ul> That’s all for now. See you next week! Xoxo

S2 E7: Portfolio Careers Explained: Designing One Career With All your Creative Passions

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Wearing suits by day &amp; attending shoots at night, Alyssa Ferreone is living proof that you don’t have to choose between your practical and creative dreams. In this episode, we talk with the New York City-based attorney, model, and content creator about how she decided to take agency of her own life &amp; start creating content and modeling on her terms. She balances a demanding legal career with a rapidly growing online presence, so we decided to ask how she does it &amp; how negotiation, boundaries, and embracing the “cringe” are the key the making it work.  WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:<ul><li>How Alyssa balances being a construction litigation attorney with modeling and content creation</li><li>The overlap between law and creative work</li><li>How she built a modeling career by posting online</li><li>Red flags to watch for in content contracts</li><li>Tips for burnout, boundaries, and staying in your creative flow</li><li>How her newsletter “Gloss Briefing” blends legal structure with lifestyle content</li><li>The power of networking with other women in business and making your own seat at the table</li></ul> LINKS AND RESOURCES:<ul><li>Follow Alyssa on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alyssaferreone" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alyssaferreone/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>: </li><li>Read her newsletter, Gloss Briefing: <a href="http://glossbriefing.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">glossbriefing.substack.com</a></li><li>Alyssa’s firm: <a href="https://www.cohenseglias.com/" rel="nofollow">Cohen Seglias</a></li><li>Creator Conference Mentioned: <a href="https://www.createcultivate.com/" rel="nofollow">Create &amp; Cultivate</a></li><li>Alyssa’s inspo: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eli.rallo/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Eli Rallo</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow">Sign up for The Direct Deposit - our free weekly recap newsletter!</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/category/all-products" rel="nofollow">5 Things Financial Checklist + other free tools to organize your money</a></li><li>Submit a topic idea or guest pitch at <a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow">www.showbizpod.com</a></li></ul> CONNECT WITH US:<ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@showbiz.pod" rel="nofollow">TikTok: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow">Website: www.showbizpod.com</a></li></ul> That’s all for now. See you next week! Xoxo

S2 E6: Lawyer by Day, Model by Night - How Alyssa Ferreone Built A Multi-Passionate Life

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Unpaid gigs with “great exposure,” a passion project with no budget, or a student film that might lead somewhere (but also... might not). In this episode, Carissa and Emma Claire break down how to make smart, strategic choices about work that doesn’t offer monetary compensation, and how to know when it’s actually worth your time. WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:<ul><li>The moments when working for free is actually valuable </li><li>The biggest red flags you should look out for before accepting a free gig</li><li>Why time, money, and energy are limited resources and how to protect them</li><li>Our personal stories of unpaid gigs that helped us (and ones we regret)</li><li>How to evaluate opportunity cost </li><li>Why “busy” doesn’t always mean “productive”</li><li>The rule of résumé, wallet, and soul and how to use it when weighing unpaid work</li></ul>﻿LINKS AND RESOURCES:<ul><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow">Sign up for The Direct Deposit - our free weekly recap newsletter!</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/category/all-products" rel="nofollow">5 Things Financial Checklist + other free tools to organize your money</a></li></ul> CONNECT WITH US:<ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@showbiz.pod" rel="nofollow">TikTok: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow">Website: www.showbizpod.com</a></li></ul> That&#39;s all for now. See you next week! Xoxo

S2 E5: Is Free Work As A Creative Ever Worth It? Here's How To Decide...

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In this episode, we sit down with actor and career coach Spencer Glass to talk about one of the most difficult and overlooked creative skills - negotiation and knowing your worth. Spencer shares real stories, mindset shifts, and tangible tools that help artists stop apologizing and start asking for what they really need in their career. This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever felt uncomfortable asking for more or you’re worried that speaking up would make you seem “difficult” in your creative industry. WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:<ul><li>Why taking off the “actor hat” and putting on the “business hat” is essential</li><li>How Spencer started coaching actors out of NYC coffee shops and scaled it into a thriving business</li><li>The myth that negotiation is rude and how to reframe it as clarity and leadership</li><li>Real-world negotiation language &amp; email advice from Spencer’s own acting career</li><li>What you can negotiate in contracts besides just your paycheck</li><li>The concept of confident confrontation and building “I know I’m enough” energy</li><li>How small wins (like saying hi in an elevator) can train your brain to advocate for yourself</li></ul> LINKS AND RESOURCES:<ul><li>Spencer’s website and coaching:<a href="http://www.spencerglass.com" rel="nofollow"> www.spencerglass.com</a></li><li>Follow Spencer on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hispencerglass/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@hispencerglass</a></li><li>Follow Spencer on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.glass" rel="nofollow">@spencer.glass</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow">Sign up for The Direct Deposit - our free weekly recap newsletter!</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/category/all-products" rel="nofollow">5 Things Financial Checklist + other free tools to organize your money</a></li></ul> CONNECT WITH US:<ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@showbiz.pod" rel="nofollow">TikTok: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow">Website: www.showbizpod.com</a></li></ul> That&#39;s all for now. See you next week! xoxo

S2 E4: Negotiation for Artists: Knowing and Asking for Your Worth with Spencer Glass

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In this episode, Carissa and Emma Claire break down and rank 15+ real-life side hustles they&#39;ve actually done - Fiverr, babysitting, Etsy sales, background acting, Poshmark, and Pickle fashion rentals (just to name a few). Whether you&#39;re a performer, actor, freelancer, or multi-hyphenate looking to make money on your own terms, this episode gives you the honest truth about what&#39;s flexible, profitable, and what&#39;s simply not worth your time. If you’ve ever Googled “best side hustles for artists” or “creative freelance jobs,” this is your sign to tune in!<a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/product-page/free-pdf-100-side-ideas-for-actors-artists-and-creatives" rel="nofollow">Get our FREE pdf &#34;100 Side Hustles For Artists, Actors, and Creatives&#34; here!</a> WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:<ul><li>Our honest ratings of side hustles like Instacart, Etsy, Poshmark, Pickle, Fiverr, choir gigs, and more</li><li>Why not every gig is sustainable and how to know when it&#39;s not worth your time</li><li>How to think about scalability and creative alignment when evaluating new income streams</li><li>The surprising side hustles that actually paid well (and the ones we will never do again)</li><li>Go-to tools, platforms, and podcasts to help you explore new gigs and start earning</li></ul> LINKS AND RESOURCES:<ul><li>Tools &amp; Platforms Mentioned:</li><li><a href="https://www.fiverr.com/" rel="nofollow">Fiverr</a>: Freelance service marketplace</li><li><a href="https://pickle.onelink.me/sL3L/45vk0un5" rel="nofollow">Pickle</a>: Peer-to-peer fashion rental platform</li><li><a href="https://posh.mk/SDP5Kx8yaYb" rel="nofollow">Poshmark</a>: Emma Claire’s Referral Link</li><li>Facebook Groups</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BjpsrfYF3/?mibextid=wwXIfr" rel="nofollow">Fun On Weekdays Networking &amp; Career</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EscpECQm9/?mibextid=wwXIfr" rel="nofollow">Brand Ambassadors of New York</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AYA522Njj/?mibextid=wwXIfr" rel="nofollow">Brand Ambassadors of Atlanta</a></li></ul> <ul><li>Podcasts:</li><li><a href="https://www.sidehustlenation.com/side-hustle-show/" rel="nofollow">The Side Hustle Show</a>: Interviews with unique and scalable side hustlers</li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1DQXSM78tVg0JH9nbL8Og9" rel="nofollow">Side Checks Podcas</a>t: Creative business and side hustle insights (archived episodes available)</li><li><a href="https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy</a>: Etsy strategy tips for handmade and digital products</li></ul> <ul><li>More from Show Biz Pod:</li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow">Sign up for The Direct Deposit - our free weekly recap newsletter!</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQrmK-tEfkY/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D&utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" rel="nofollow">Enter our giveaway by 11/19 here!</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/category/all-products" rel="nofollow">5 Things Financial Checklist + other free tools to organize your money</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/product-page/free-pdf-100-side-ideas-for-actors-artists-and-creatives" rel="nofollow">Get our FREE pdf &#34;100 Side Hustles For Artists, Actors, and Creatives&#34; here!</a></li></ul> CONNECT WITH US:<ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@showbiz.pod" rel="nofollow">TikTok: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow">Website: www.showbizpod.com</a></li></ul> That&#39;s all for now. See you next week! xoxo

S2 E3: Best Side Hustles for Artists: Ranking Every Gig We’ve Tried

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In this episode, Carissa and Emma Claire sit down with actor and entrepreneur Jeremiah Smith to talk about how he built The Casting Connection - a platform that now helps thousands of actors find legit audition opportunities across the country. Jeremiah shares how solving his own problem led to a thriving tech-based business, how he balances it with a performing career, and what he’s learned about sustainability. WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:<ul><li>How Jeremiah transformed an idea into nationwide casting platform</li><li>What it’s really like to build a tech-based side hustle with zero business or coding background</li><li>How he balances regional acting contracts with daily platform maintenance</li><li>Why solving your own problem is often the best way to start a business</li><li>His biggest advice for artists wanting to build something that lasts</li></ul> LINKS AND RESOURCES:<ul><li><a href="https://www.thecastingconnection.net/casting-now" rel="nofollow">The Casting Connection - Jeremiah’s platform </a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow">Sign up for The Direct Deposit - our free weekly recap newsletter!</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQrmK-tEfkY/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D&utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" rel="nofollow">Enter our giveaway by 11/19 here!</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/category/all-products" rel="nofollow">5 Things Financial Checklist + other free tools to organize your money</a></li></ul> CONNECT WITH US:<ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@showbiz.pod" rel="nofollow">TikTok: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow">Website: www.showbizpod.com</a></li></ul> That&#39;s all for now. See you next week! xoxo

S2 E2: Actor to Entrepreneur: How Jeremiah Smith Built The Casting Connection

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So.... is wanting to make money outside of your artistic field selling out? What if my &#34;survival&#34; job takes precedent sometimes? In this episode, Carissa and Emma Claire get real about the guilt and stigma creatives often feel when their income doesn’t always come directly from their art. They talk about why business ownership and pursuing multiple streams of income can actually be empowering and used as a tool to sustain your life as a creative. For a pep talk + a tactical unpacking of what it means to be an artist in 2025 - give it a listen! WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:<ul><li>Why earning money outside of your art doesn&#39;t make you any less of an artist</li><li>Accepting that seasonal income is normal in creative careers and how to prepare for it</li><li>Why building multiple streams of income can support your dream, not distract from it</li><li>The case for business ownership as a flexible, sustainable path for creatives</li><li>Real stories of successful artists navigating survival jobs and 9-to-5s</li><li>Tools, mindsets, and habits that can help fund the art and the life you actually want</li></ul> LINKS AND RESOURCES:<ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQrmK-tEfkY/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D&utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" rel="nofollow">Enter our giveaway by 11/19 here!</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow">Join our email list for our newsletter - &#34;The Direct Deposit&#34; here. </a></li><li><a href="https://partiful.com/e/ehasLJGzOVPiCPMeN07z" rel="nofollow">RSVP to our launch party on 11/12 in NYC here. </a></li><li>5 THINGS CREATIVES CAN DO TODAY TO IMPROVE THEIR FINANCIAL FUTURE <a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/product-page/free-pdf-5-things-creatives-can-do-today-to-improve-your-financial-future" rel="nofollow">(free PDF) linked here. </a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/product-page/free-pdf-100-side-ideas-for-actors-artists-and-creatives" rel="nofollow">Get our FREE pdf &#34;100 Side Hustles For Artists, Actors, and Creatives&#34; here!</a></li></ul> CONNECT WITH US:<ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@showbiz.pod" rel="nofollow">TikTok: @showbiz.pod</a></li><li><a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow">Website: www.showbizpod.com</a></li></ul> That&#39;s all for now. See you next week! xoxo

S2 E1: Making Money Outside Your Art Isn’t Selling Out… Here’s Why

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We made it to the end of Season 1 (!!) and we’re wrapping things up with a celebration of all the books, tools, creators, and community tips that helped shape this season. In this episode, Carissa and Emma Claire round up every single resource mentioned by guests (and each other) throughout the first season of Show Biz Pod. Whether you’re ready to build better systems, manage your money, or take your creative career to the next level, this episode is your one-stop-shop. WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:<ul><li>The books that changed the game for mindset, money, and creativity</li><li>Favorite podcasts, TikTok creators, and small business educators worth following</li><li>Community tips from our guests (including how to swap services &amp; network authentically)</li><li>Coaching programs, mentorships, and studios that made a difference</li><li>Our go-to tools for taxes, scheduling, budgeting, and staying organized</li><li>Free resources we made just for you—linked on our website!</li></ul> LINKS AND RESOURCES:<ul><li>Shop all book recs from this episode via our <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/show.biz.pod" rel="nofollow">Amazon Storefront</a></li><li>Download our free budget template &amp; financial checklist <a href="https://www.showbizpod.com/category/all-products" rel="nofollow">here!</a></li><li>Try our favorite tools: RocketMoney, Fetch, Notion, Google Calendar, Calendly</li><li>Follow our favorite creators: @breakyourbudget @itserinconfortin @mckenzie.mack @elirallo</li><li>Try our favorite educational resources: Innovative Studios, Caitlyn James Photography mentorships, Jen Waldman Studios</li><li>Open an HYSA with Ally and receive a $100 bonus: <a href="https://www.ally.com/referral?code=8F3X5T4V7K" rel="nofollow">(referral link)</a></li><li>Sign up for Acorns and get $5 invested for free: <a href="https://www.acorns.com/share/?first_name=Emma&shareable_code=85JRKNU" rel="nofollow">(referral link)</a></li><li>Stay connected during the break: Instagram &amp; TikTok @showbiz.pod</li><li>Join the email list for Season 2 updates &amp; launches: <a href="http://www.showbizpod.com" rel="nofollow">www.showbizpod.com</a></li></ul> CONNECT WITH US:<ul><li>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod" rel="nofollow"> @showbiz.pod</a></li><li>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@show.biz.pod?_r=1&_t=ZT-8vNPit2qcA7" rel="nofollow">@showbiz.pod</a></li><li>Website:<a href="http://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow"> www.showbizpod.com</a></li></ul> SEE YOU IN THE FALL FOR SEASON 2 &lt;3!!!!!!

S1 E18: Season 1 Finale - The Ultimate Resource Roundup!

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In this episode, Carissa and Emma Claire chat with actor, pageant coach, and TikTok creator Landry Champlin about building a pageant coaching career rooted in confidence. After taking a step back from the pageant world, Landry built her coaching business from scratch and has turned it into her full-time job as a performer based in NYC. Tune in for Landry&#39;s take on burnout, imposter syndrome, and overall tips &amp; tricks to navigating owning your own business while still pursuing theatre professionally.WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:<ul><li>The mindset shifts that helped her move from fear to action when starting her business.</li><li>How a dream of moving to NYC led her to discover a passion for coaching pageant competitors.</li><li>The systems and tools she uses to stay grounded while juggling coaching, performing, and content creation.</li><li>Why doing it scared is part of the creative process—and how she reframed those fears.</li></ul> LINKS AND RESOURCES:<ul><li>Coaching: <a href="https://www.pageantprepbylandry.com" rel="nofollow">www.pageantprepbylandry.com</a></li><li>Instagram &amp; TikTok: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pageantprepbylandry" rel="nofollow">@pageantprepbylandry</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/landrychamplin/" rel="nofollow">Landry&#39;s Personal Instagram</a></li></ul> CONNECT WITH US:<ul><li>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod" rel="nofollow"> @showbiz.pod</a></li><li>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@show.biz.pod?_r=1&_t=ZT-8vNPit2qcA7" rel="nofollow">@showbiz.pod</a></li><li>Website:<a href="http://www.showbizpod.com/" rel="nofollow"> www.showbizpod.com</a></li></ul>

S1 E17: From Crown to Coach: Landry Champlin on Building a Pageant Prep Business

For too long, creatives have been sold the lie that pursuing their passion means accepting financial struggle...not anymore.

Show Biz Pod is a podcast that tackles creative careers, side hustles, entrepreneurship, personal finance, and how artists can and should strategically combine all four. Hosted by Carissa and Emma Claire - two NYC based actors with a passion for making sure our day jobs fund our dream jobs.

Join us every Wednesday for a new episode of Show Biz. So you can focus on breaking a leg—not breaking your budget.