Not Starving Artists

Curated social media aesthetics are the new "Keeping up with the Joneses" (i.e. spending money on shit that doesn't actually improve your quality of life or make you happy. In this episode, I'm breaking down how this is showing up for you, how it's impacting your ability to enjoy spending your money and have more in the bank, and how to get the FEELING of curation without actually spending a bunch...

Owning a business doesn't have to mean complicated finances. You can still manage your money simply, in less that 1 hour a month, if you follow these 5 best practices.   The information provided in this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal or tax advice; instead, all information and content here is for general informational purposes only. This is purely education and opinions...

Cashed up creatives are able to stay in this industry for the long term. Starving artists peter off very early. I feel like you see a huge wave of artists burn out around their 30s when they realize starving artist life is not for them. But there's there's another option - you don't have to choose between your artistic career and living a luxurious lifestyle. You get to have both: you just need to...

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In this episode I'm talking with 1:1 clients Rhyn + Josh about how they navigate their money as full-time artists.   Tune in to hear how they: ✨ Created more time together in their marriage after implementing a simple money strategy ✨ Raised their rates ethically so they could work less while making more ✨ Spent tons of money on takeout guilt-free during their first trimester off pregnancy when...

When you understand your current numbers and you understand what your dream lifestyle costs, it's easy to solve for that math equation. You're excited to make more money because there's an actual goal in front of you with specifics.   And when you have a cash flow system set up that will automatically manage all that new income you're making, you will feel the direct effects of making more money i...

In this episode, I'm catching up with my client Ashley, an LA-based actor, doula, and full-time momma.   Tune in to hear how she: ✨was able to ditch the spreadsheets + meticulous tracking while paying off debt ✨Removed stress from money conversations with her husband ✨eliminated financial anxiety with her automated cash flow system + weekly mindset coaching ✨Traveled to NYC for free with her 2...

In this episode, I'm catching up with my past client Jane, a BFA grad turned personal trainer living in NYC.   Tune in to hear: ✨ how she started saving money when she was playing in tighter financial margins ✨ the money systems she had in place that impressed her CPA ✨ how she paid for a physical gym space for her personal training business when a last minute opportunity came up ✨ how investi...

Creating financially autonomy happens over-time, but there are levels of autonomy that you can achieve in the just next 30 days. You don't have to make more money, you don't have to spend less, you don't have to become a spreadsheet person - you can experience the first level of financial autonomy exactly as you are right now. Autonomy = self-government When you have the foundations of a financial...

In this episode, I'm catching up with past client Megan (registered dietician and ex-serial dieter) to talk about the dieting / budgeting parallel, how she shifted her financial identity to feel safe earning more, and the simple money strategies she uses to manage a 7-figure business.   Tune in to hear: ✨ How she created simple, sustainable financial systems for her 7-figure business ✨ The bigge...

Becoming a Cashed Up Creative happens in your brain BEFORE you see it in the bank account (and if you get your brain on board, the numbers in your bank account will grow a lot quicker). You have to bring your brain + body along with you as you implement new financial strategies (so you don't end up like me with $23k in savings and having a panic attack about being broke).   Tune in to hear: ✨ the...

Join me as I talk money with my client Catherine who is freshly off her 18-month sabbatical with a brand new job in London   Tune in to hear: ✨ how she took an 18-month work sabbatical to heal from burnout ✨ how she used being ahead on bills to eliminate her financial anxiety ✨ how she got a new job that sponsored a work visa to move her to London ✨ how she's able to still live a luxuriously l...

No matter how your brain works, you are welcome here. And financial wellness is available to you. Anxiety. Disorganized. OCD. No follow-through. Bad at math. Depression. Forgetful. Head in the clouds. ^every one of these things is something myself or my clients viewed as a roadblock to financial wellness   You don't have to change who you are to have an incredible relationship with money. How you...

Join me as I catch up with Shannon, a past client + new momma pursuing her artistic life in Michigan. Tune in to hear: ✨ how she used her money to support her during post partum ✨ the ebbs + flows of her money mindset journey ✨ how she used her emergency fund to protect her family ✨the tool she uses to decrease impulse spending ✨ how she's negiotiating higher pay to give her family more finan...

Welcome to part 1 of the podcast series, Lessons from a Cashed Up Creative 🎉 Being cashed up means you've got cash in the bank, access to funds, all the money you need to do what you want. And with how crazy this world has gotten, we need more creatives who are CASHED. UP. The first milestone on the road to becoming a cashed up creative is getting 3 months ahead on bills. In this episode, I'm sha...

Your financial life is directly correlated with your artistic life. Creativity thrives on financial stability, and in this episode I am going to dive into why.   Tune in to hear: ✨ why financial struggle does not create great art ✨ why getting 3 months ahead on bills as an artist is the most important first step ✨ how to invest in your creative career without affecting your other money goals ✨...

Surprise is one of the biggest contributors to your financial anxiety (and it's actually fairly easy to eliminate) If you never know what you're going to see when you log into your bank accounts, if unexpected expenses seem to pop up every single month, or if you're tax bill hits you like a ton of bricks every year, this episode is for you. You'll learn how to ACTUALLY expect the unexpected, how t...

Join me in this special interview I had with Maddy on the Living in Sunshine Podcast as we explore practical tips and mindset shifts to turn financial stress into joy and empowerment.   In this episode, we are talking about: ✨ Understanding where your financial scarcity ✨ Challenging gender / relationship norms with money ✨ Identifying your mindset blocks + how to work through them ✨ Tactical...

Listen in REAL TIME as I go through my own Financial CEO Party for the month of March (personal and business finances).   A Financial CEO Party is a scheduled monthly money date where you set your yourself up for the month ahead, do any business/bookkeeping financials, and check in on your automated money flow. Every single piece of your money management is taken care of during this time so you do...

In this episode, I'm diving deep into myth that you have to be a spreadsheet wiz to have financial wellness. Whether you're someone who loves spending hours in excel or you're someone who cringes at the sight of numbered columns, I want you to know that you don't have to spreadsheet your life away. I used to be that 'Spreadsheet Girl,' meticulously tracking every penny like my life depended on it....

Tax day is swiftly approaching, so let's talk about how to make filing easier and less stressful. Your avoidance is coming from 1 of 3 things: Afraid of f*cking it up 2. Afraid of how long it will take 3. Afraid of what you'll find In this episode, I'm walking you through each of these 3 things and actionable strategies to combat them.   If you loved this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and sh...

You are drastically overestimating how much time it will take you to get your money sh*t together. You don't have to start budgeting or update a spreadsheet everyday or spend hours looking at your numbers. In this episode I'm giving you 3 simple things you can do this week in less that one hour to not only manage your money better, but decrease your financial anxiety as well.   If you loved this e...

Deprivation and restriction are not a vibe when trying to hit your money goals. The only outcome of this will be a binge/restrict cycle, and you will be no closer to hitting your savings goal or paying off debt. But this is a way to choose not to spend money on things without it feeling deprivation. In this episode, I'm walking you through the tool of the 2-month experiment I teach my clients to h...

Everything in your financial ecocystem should feel like a f*ck yes...and that includes your bank(s). Your bank should not be charging you fees (including overdraft fees). Your bank should be paying you at least 4.3% interest in your savings account. Your bank shouldn't be holding any energy from a past relationship, debt, or season of life. Where you bank is important, and in this episode I'll wal...

making more money without any extra effort? yes please. A high yield savings account will earn more interest overtime than your regular ol' savings account, meaning you're earning more money while your money just sits there. In this episode, you'll learn about what an HYSA is, the benefit of switching over, some of my favorite options, and more!   If you loved this episode, subscribe, leave a revi...