Show Biz Pod

In this episode, Carissa and Emma Claire chat with NYC-based actor and influencer marketing manager Charlotte Um about how she navigates the challenging balance between her corporate career and her creative goals. From managing auditions in the midst of work deadlines to staying open to whatever may come her way, this conversation is an honest look at what it really takes to pursue two paths at on...

In this episode, Emma Claire and Carissa dive into the challenges and solutions for budgeting when your income is unpredictable. Whether you’re a freelancer, artist, or creative professional juggling side gigs and fluctuating paychecks, this episode offers practical strategies to keep your finances steady—even when your income isn’t. From baseline budgeting to income buffer accounts, they break do...

Episode 9: The Practical Business That Let Me Quit My Job (& Keep Acting) Ft. Rosemary Gilmore In this episode, Carissa and Emma Claire chat with ATL-based film actor and entrepreneur Rosemary Gilmore about how launching a pool service business in Atlanta alongside her husband gave her the freedom and flexibility to pursue film acting on her own terms. From taking the leap into entrepreneurshi...

Carissa and Emma Claire have the budget chat that your BFA program forgot! They break down the basics of building a budget that actually works for your creative lifestyle. From understanding where your money is going to using flexible tools that fit your rhythm, this is your starter pack for taking control of your finances without sacrificing joy or freedom. WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT: Why budgeting giv...

In this episode of Show Biz Pod , Emma Claire and Carissa sit down with Lara Hayhurst— actor, casting director, Bill Berloni trained animal handler, personal stylist, and Pace University graduate. She shares how she’s built a sustainable and ever-evolving career by embracing every opportunity on and off the stage. Lara opens up about the power of versatility, the overlap between performing and her...

In this episode of Show Biz Pod , Emma Claire and Carissa break down the seven major types of income streams—what they are, how they work, and why diversifying your income is essential for artists. From rental income to capital gains, this episode will help you better understand the full landscape of how creatives should be diversifying their income. WE TALKED ABOUT: The 7 key types of income stre...

In this episode of Show Biz Pod, Emma Claire and Carissa sit down with country Latino artist and NFT trailblazer Sammy Arriaga. Originally from Miami and now based in Nashville, Sammy shares his journey as a first-generation Cuban-American building a music career while also successfully building a steady stream of income for himself via the world of crypto and music NFTs.  Whether you’re curious a...

In this episode of Show Biz Pod , Emma Claire and Carissa get real about taxes. They chat about a several simple steps artists can take today to make next year's tax season way less stressful. Whether you’re still recovering from tax season or already thinking ahead, these tips will help you stay proactive, organized, and financially empowered year-round. Perfect for freelancers, performers, a...

In this episode of Show Bid Pod , Emma Claire and Carissa dive into five simple yet impactful steps that creatives can take right now to set themselves up for a stronger financial future. Whether you’re a performer, freelancer, or self-employed creative, these actionable tips will help you build financial stability and start making your money work for you—today. WE TALKED ABOUT: Opening a high-yie...

In this episode, we sit down with Tara Lynn Steele to talk about what it really looks like to build multiple businesses as a creative — not as a backup plan, but as an intentional, sustainable part of her artistic career. Tara Lynn walks us through her journey from performer and movement coach to multi-business owner, sharing how her creative skills have shaped the way she approaches entrepreneurs...

In this debut episode of Showbiz Pod , hosts Carissa and Emma Claire dive into how their day jobs fuel their artistic careers. Carissa, a New York-based musical theater performer and freelance UGC creator/voiceover artist, shares how she turned a 14-year-old side hustle into a thriving business. Emma Claire, a New York film actor with a corporate strategy consulting career, talks about balancing h...

Hi everyone! Welcome to Show Biz Pod - a weekly show that tackles creative careers, side hustles, entrepreneurship, personal finance, and how artists can and should strategically combine all four. For too long actors have been told to accept the starving artist mentality. Well, not anymore! ​If you're an actor, artist or creative looking to take control of your career and your finances, we&#39...