Brooke Benson

Not Starving Artists

Business EN ↓ 167 episodes

Welcome to Not Starving Artists! I'm your host Brooke Benson, Money Coach + Equity Actor. I am your financial cheerleader, here to help you build your financial confidence and have power over your money. The best part? No budgeting or bi-weekly paycheck required. I went from a broke BFA grad having weekly panic attacks about money to a financially confident, wealth-building actor + business owner. Money gets to feel fun, simple, and sexy, and I'm going to show you how.

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Brooke Benson

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Latest episode

Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

[INSIDE 1:1 COACHING] what to do when spending money on yourself feels wasteful + how much to save in your emergency fund 03.01.2025

Welcome to my new podcast series, INSIDE 1:1 COACHING, where I'm giving you an inside look on what a private money coaching call is actually like, and show you how much can shift for you from just one single coaching session.   These episodes are real 1:1 coaching calls, some with current/past clients and some are people I've never coached before (everyone has given permission for these calls to b...

The only 3 numbers you need to track for your financial wellness 27.12.2024

In this episode, we dive into financial tracking in a way that's simple, empowering, and sustainable. Forget the overwhelming spreadsheets or the guilt-inducing apps. We're focusing on just three numbers to help you build a healthy relationship with money and achieve your financial goals—whether that's financial independence, creative freedom, or a stress-free bank account.   What You'll Learn: Wh...

[INSIDE 1:1 COACHING] How to take a creative project from idea to money-making success (and ditching perfectionism) 20.12.2024

Welcome to my new podcast series, INSIDE 1:1 COACHING, where I'm giving you an inside look on what a private money coaching call is actually like, and show you how much can shift for you from just one single coaching session.   These episodes are real 1:1 coaching calls, some with current/past clients and some are people I've never coached before (everyone has given permission for these calls to b...

How to make an extra $500 this month (or increase your income if you've hit a plateau) 13.12.2024

In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of making more money—regardless of your current income level. We explore the mindset shifts, actionable strategies, and personal experiences that can help you increase your income while building long-term financial confidence. Whether you're looking for a quick cash injection, a lifestyle overhaul, or an income boost in your dream job, this episode has...

[INSIDE 1:1 COACHING] How to come back from business burnout and earn $70k with passive investments 06.12.2024

Welcome to my new podcast series, INSIDE 1:1 COACHING, where I'm giving you an inside look on what a private money coaching call is actually like, and show you how much can shift for you from just one single coaching session.   These episodes are real 1:1 coaching calls, some with current/past clients and some are people I've never coached before (everyone has given permission for these calls to b...

How to Manage Fluctuating Income as a Creative - Novo Subject Matter Expert [WORKSHOP REPLAY] 29.11.2024

This quarter I'm partnering with  Novo , my own business banking platform, as one of their Subject Matter Experts  (I love their "reserve" feature which is similar to Ally bank's "savings bucket" feature").   This webinar is designed for creative business owners facing income challenges. Discover practical strategies to stabilize your finances, maximize earnings, and adapt to seasonal revenue shif...

[INSIDE 1:1 COACHING] How to not feel guilty about debt accrued from going to grad school 22.11.2024

Welcome to my new podcast series, INSIDE 1:1 COACHING, where I'm giving you an inside look on what a private money coaching call is actually like, and show you how much can shift for you from just one single coaching session.   These episodes are real 1:1 coaching calls, some with current/past clients and some are people I've never coached before (everyone has given permission for these calls to b...

Navigating your money post-election (holidays, stress spending, Black Friday, and more) 15.11.2024

well it was a week, huh. In this episode, I'm walking you through how to think about your financial wellness in this upcoming months, and practical ways to be intentional while still allowing yourself to process and grieve and whatever else you need to do to be okay right now. Sending you lots and lots and lots of love ♥️   If you loved this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a...

[INSIDE 1:1 COACHING] Prepping to move out post-college, working in exchange for voice lessons, + only taking jobs over $30/hour 04.11.2024

Welcome to my new podcast series, INSIDE 1:1 COACHING, where I'm giving you an inside look on what a private money coaching call is actually like, and show you how much can shift for you from just one single coaching session.   These episodes are real 1:1 coaching calls, some with current/past clients and some are people I've never coached before (everyone has given permission for these calls to b...

The simplest way to achieve financial freedom + how to invest without paying high fees with Jeremy Schneider of Personal Finance Club 28.10.2024

Join me in this episode with special guest Jeremy Schneider, who retired at 36 and has a net worth of over $4M. His company Personal Finance Club aims to help people understand investing and how to use it to achieve financial freedom in the simplest way (no day-trading or crypto needed!)   Tune in to hear: 💰 Why most of you don't actually need a financial advisor to make millions in the stock mar...

[INSIDE 1:1 COACHING] Why you're scared to switch banks, not being mad at your student loans, + overcoming scarcity when you have money in the bank 21.10.2024

Welcome to my new podcast series, INSIDE 1:1 COACHING, where I'm giving you an inside look on what a private money coaching call is actually like, and show you how much can shift for you from just one single coaching session.   These episodes are real 1:1 coaching calls, some with current/past clients and some are people I've never coached before (everyone has given permission for these calls to b...

Cure your money avoidance by learning how to actually feeling your feelings 14.10.2024

You can't separate money from your emotions. Because money is so much more than just numbers. It's your relationship with your parents, your intrinsic worthiness, your definition of success, your guilt and shame, your dreams and desires, it's all of it.   So if you're feeling financial avoidance, or have an impulse spending habit, or have a huge money to-do list that you just can't seem to start…w...

[INSIDE 1:1 COACHING] Releasing shame around past financial decisions + what to do when your money and your artistic life feel separate 07.10.2024

Welcome to my new podcast series, INSIDE 1:1 COACHING, where I'm giving you an inside look on what a private money coaching call is actually like, and show you how much can shift for you from just one single coaching session. These episodes are real 1:1 coaching calls, some with current/past clients and some are people I've never coached before (everyone has given permission for these calls to be...

How to actually manifest more money with delusional thinking + practical strategy 30.09.2024

"practical pursuit of miracles" 👆I heard this phrase recently and it perfectly encapsulates what this episode is going to teach you. If you want a different financial reality than the one you're currently living in, that will require practical action and a ✨dash✨ of delusional thinking. Because anytime you are making a change in your life, you are REQUIRED to make room for magic. You are believ...

[INSIDE 1:1 COACHING] Why investing won't set you back from other money goals + what investing $200/month actually creates 23.09.2024

Welcome to my new podcast series, INSIDE 1:1 COACHING, where I'm giving you an inside look on what a private money coaching call is actually like, and show you how much can shift for you from just one single coaching session.   These episodes are real 1:1 coaching calls, some with current/past clients and some are people I've never coached before (everyone has given permission for these calls to b...

Why your Venmo balance feels like Monopoly money (and 3 ways to increase your financial awareness this week) 16.09.2024

"Financial Abstraction is the phenomenon where currency becomes less concrete, more abstract."   aka why you spend so much without realizing it as you're walking through these city streets with Apple Pay   or why your Venmo balance feels like Monopoly money   With our society becoming increasingly cash-less, how we spend money is changing. And we are spending differently now that money feels like...

Why you aren't hitting your financial goals as a business owner even though you're making more + how to stay motivated with your money routines [INSIDE 1:1 COACHING] 09.09.2024

Welcome to my new podcast series, INSIDE 1:1 COACHING, where I'm giving you an inside look on what a private money coaching call is actually like, and show you how much can shift for you from just one single coaching session.   These episodes are real 1:1 coaching calls, some with current/past clients and some are people I've never coached before (everyone has given permission for these calls to b...

Why you aren't actually behind in your finances + how to have money conversations with friends/family 02.09.2024

In today's episode, we're diving deep into a common yet often unspoken issue: the feeling of being behind when it comes to your finances.   I'll be talking about the importance of normalizing money conversations to alleviate the shame and stigma that often surrounds financial discussions.   We'll also explore feelings of inadequacy and shame that many people experience with their money management...

How to fund a passion project, pivoting when your dreams change, + vibe-based money management [INSIDE 1:1 COACHING] 26.08.2024

Welcome to my new podcast series, INSIDE 1:1 COACHING, where I'm giving you an inside look on what a private money coaching call is actually like, and show you how much can shift for you from just one single coaching session.   These episodes are real 1:1 coaching calls, some with current/past clients and some are people I've never coached before (everyone has given permission for these calls to b...

How to Set Up an Effective Money Plan as a Creative (it's exactly like putting on a musical) 19.08.2024

Creating an effective money plan as a creative starts with you (the artistic director) creating a financial big-vision for your life (choosing a script). The next steps involve creating a cash flow system (choosing your director and choreographer) that tells your dollars where to go. There's also the casting department, backstage crew, brush up rehearsals, extended runs, taking the show on tour, t...

How to afford living in NYC, believing you're worth $30/hour, + making income that aligns with your values [INSIDE 1:1 COACHING] 12.08.2024

Welcome to my new podcast series, INSIDE 1:1 COACHING, where I'm giving you an inside look on what a private money coaching call is actually like, and show you how much can shift for you from just one single coaching session.   These episodes are real 1:1 coaching calls, some with current/past clients and some are people I've never coached before (everyone has given permission for these calls to b...

The 1 mindset shift you need to make to create financial overflow (and more callbacks) 05.08.2024

In this episode, we dive into how this one shift in your mindset can completely change your financial situation and creative career, and how opening yourself up to the idea of financial overflow can help you break free from that "starving artist" mentality (and how this same mental shift can lead to artistic results too, like landing callbacks and booking roles).   If you loved this episode, subsc...

How to afford your own apartment, avoid sporadically pulling from savings, navigate income decreases, + co-star with Andrew Garfield [INSIDE 1:1 COACHING] 29.07.2024

Welcome to my new podcast series, INSIDE 1:1 COACHING, where I'm giving you an inside look on what a private money coaching call is actually like, and show you how much can shift for you from just one single coaching session.   These episodes are real 1:1 coaching calls, some with current/past clients and some are people I've never coached before (everyone has given permission for these calls to b...

Saving money as an over-spender, diversifying as an artist, + creating consistency in inconsistent income with LA-Based Actor Maya Donato 22.07.2024

Join me as I chat with 1:1 client Maya Donato, an actor, producer, + business owner living in LA.   Tune in to hear: ✨ How she ended up with multiple jobs + passions as an actor ✨ The money system she uses to manage fluctuating income with ease ✨ How she released guilt about being an "overspender" so she could save more money ✨ The problem with telling artists "if you can do anything else, you...

3 things to do this week to feel like an adult with your money 15.07.2024

Discover how to break free from financial infantilization and take charge of your money like a CEO in this episode. We'll explore how to navigate adulthood's financial challenges, reclaim financial autonomy, build confidence in managing your finances, working through economic hurdles, and give you practical steps to rewrite your money narrative.   Tune in to hear: ✨ What financial infantilization...

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