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Show Biz Pod

Podkast av Carissa Ferguson & Emma Claire Dykes

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

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

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 * Why real estate has become a popular parallel career for actors and performers * Tyler’s journey from a remote insurance job to becoming a licensed NYC real estate agent * The reality of starting in real estate: building your own leads and working fully on commission * The surprising similarities between acting and real estate  * Managing unpredictable income and the importance of saving during strong months * Practical advice for creatives interested in getting their real estate license and getting started Links & Resources: * Keller Williams NYC – Tyler’s brokerage [https://kwnyc.com/agent/tyler-symone-franklin] * New York Real Estate Institute – real estate licensing and education [https://www.nyrei.com/] * Follow Tyler for NYC real estate and creative career insights * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thetylersymone/?hl=en] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thetylersymone] Connect With Us: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod [https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod] * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@show.biz.pod [https://www.tiktok.com/@show.biz.pod] * Website: https://www.showbizpod.com [https://www.showbizpod.com/] * Show Biz Pod newsletter: The Direct Deposit [https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter] * Be a guest on our show! [https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter]

11. mars 2026 - 21 min
episode S2 E17: From Self-Tapes to Style – How Actor Brooke Falcone Built Peach Sky Boutique cover

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

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 * Why Brooke started Peach Sky Boutique after experiencing burnout from relying solely on acting income * The real logistics of launching a small business — from setting up an LLC to running a Shopify store * 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) * The surprising overlap between acting skills and running a business * Why business ownership can give creatives more flexibility and sustainability in their careers Links & Resources: * Peach Sky Boutique [https://peachskyboutique.com/] — Brooke’s online clothing brand * Brooke's acting website [https://brookefalcone.com] * The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins  [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] * The Power of the Actor by Ivana Chubbuck [https://www.amazon.com/Power-Actor-Technique-Breathing-Character/dp/1592401538] * Show Biz Pod newsletter: The Direct Deposit [https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter] * Be a guest on our show!  [https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter] Connect With Us: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod [https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod] * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@show.biz.pod [https://www.tiktok.com/@show.biz.pod] *  Website: https://www.showbizpod.com [https://www.showbizpod.com/]

4. mars 2026 - 21 min
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S2 E16: Your Network is Your Net Worth - Networking For Creatives (Without The Cringe)

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 * How most creative jobs are passed through relationships instead of job boards * The difference between networking and building real community * How to stay top of mind without being annoying or transactional * Sending “one scary email a day” and why rejection isn’t the worst outcome * The power of genuine compliments, handwritten thank-you notes, and thoughtful follow-up * How being a connector and hype person for others builds long-term reciprocity Links & Resources: * Show Biz Pod newsletter: The Direct Deposit [https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter] * Be a guest on our show!  [https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter] Connect With Us: * Instagram: @showbiz.pod [https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod/] * TikTok: @showbiz.pod [https://www.tiktok.com/@showbiz.pod] * Website: [https://www.showbizpod.com/]www.showbizpod.com [http://www.showbizpod.com/]

25. feb. 2026 - 17 min
episode S2 E15: From Princess Parties to Producing: How Makayla McIntosh Scaled a Family Entertainment Company Remotely cover

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

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 * How Makayla accidentally started her company in high school and turned it into a long-term, scalable business * Why you can’t rely on the entertainment industry to be your “everything” *  Running a business remotely while living between Las Vegas, Vancouver, and beyond * Hiring a team and learning to relinquish control as a creative founder * The surprising overlap between producing films and running live events * Why building a business can actually take pressure off your artistic career * Tools and systems that make creative businesses sustainable * Why AI will never replace live human connection (and why that matters for artists) Links & Resources: * HoneyBook (CRM platform Makayla uses to manage bookings and contracts) [https://share.honeybook.com/castle4685297] * Castle on a Cloud Entertainment [https://www.castleonacloudentertainment.com/] Website * Castle on a Cloud Entertainment Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coac_entertainment/] * Show Biz Pod newsletter: The Direct Deposit [https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter] * Be a guest on our show!  [https://www.showbizpod.com/newsletter] Connect With Us: * Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod [https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod] * TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@showbiz.pod [https://www.tiktok.com/@showbiz.pod] * Website – https://www.showbizpod.com [https://www.showbizpod.com/]

18. feb. 2026 - 20 min
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S2 E14: Ask Us Anything: Money for Artists, Our Side Hustles & NYC Actor Life

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 & Resources: Rocket Money – https://www.rocketmoney.com [https://www.rocketmoney.com/] • Acorns – https://www.acorns.com [https://www.acorns.com/] • Buy Nothing – https://buynothingproject.org [https://buynothingproject.org/] • FreeTaxUSA – https://www.freetaxusa.com [https://www.freetaxusa.com/] • Backstage – https://www.backstage.com [https://www.backstage.com/] • Fiverr – https://www.fiverr.com [https://www.fiverr.com/] • Too Good To Go – https://www.toogoodtogo.com [https://www.toogoodtogo.com/] • Canva – https://www.canva.com [https://www.canva.com/] Connect With Us: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod [https://www.instagram.com/showbiz.pod] • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@showbiz.pod [https://www.tiktok.com/@showbiz.pod] • Website: https://www.showbizpod.com [https://www.showbizpod.com/]

11. feb. 2026 - 30 min
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