Entrepreneurs & Artists with Tiffany Aurora

About Entrepreneurs & Artists with Tiffany Aurora

It’s notoriously difficult to pursue art as a career, but plenty of people do. Their stories might surprise you. They might also help you decide whether you will be most happy pursuing your art as a career, a side hustle, or a hobby. (Artistic Careers is a rebrand of the Entrepreneurs & Artists podcast.)

Publisher

Tiffany Aurora Studios

Category

arts · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Jan 2023

Latest episode

24 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Mar 2025

   26: Pursuing Your Dreams at Any Age with Jennifer Manocherian

   Jennifer Manocherian is an experienced Broadway and off-Broadway producer, musical book writer, screenwriter, and film producer. Now, in her 80s, with the release of her first novel Alpha Bette, she adds "published author" to her list of credentials. On this episode, Jennifer shares stories of being a producer for Stomp, creating films during COVID, and publishing her first novel in her 80s. She also shares wisdom about navigating career pivots, using life experiences to shape characters, and making the intentional choice to put family first. Jennifer Manocherian: https://jennifermanocherian.net/ ------------------------------------ Mentioned in this episode: Stomp Family Blues Boundary Waters ------------------------------------ More conversations on film and theater careers: Grant Kirkhope on Building a Career as a Composer & The Drive To Keep Improving (ep. 24) Elana Fishbein on Improv Performance, Psychological Safety, & Becoming a Better Communicator (ep. 6) Rob Grabow on What Drives Us as Creatives & Tips for Noticing When You Need To Slow Down (ep. 3) ------------------------------------ This show is hosted by Tiffany Aurora: https://tiffanyaurora.com One of the best ways to support this podcast is to recommend your favorite episode to a friend or family member. You can also support the show on Patreon.

2. 

   8 Feb 2025

   25: Better Together with Mike Feathers and Beth Pacione of Common Tone Music

   Mike Feathers and Beth Pacione are the founders and musicians of Common Tone. Common Tone provides music enrichment programming that promotes authentic music exploration for children of all ages. As long-time music teachers and performers in the Baltimore area, Mike and Beth knew the power of music education. It's transformative. It helps children connect to each other, in a way that's different from talking. It fosters connection between kids, as well as connections between kids and their families. So Common Tone Music was born, and Mike and Beth now take their classes and performances all over the greater Baltimore area, creating magical spaces for kids and their families. Common Tone Music: https://commontonemusic.com/ "Better Together" was written and performed by Mike Feathers and Beth Pacione. ------------------------------------ Mentioned in this episode: R House U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy: Loneliness is like hunger, a signal we're lacking something for survival Jammin With You Charm City Books ------------------------------------ More conversations on artistic careers: Grant Kirkhope on Building a Career as a Composer & The Drive To Keep Improving (ep. 24) Annie Marhefka on Embracing Your Identity as a Writer & Publishing with a Small Press (ep. 22) Jessica Henkin on Live Storytelling & Being Emotionally Present (ep. 20) ------------------------------------ This show is hosted by Tiffany Aurora: https://tiffanyaurora.com One of the best ways to support this podcast is to recommend your favorite episode to a friend or family member. You can also support the show on Patreon.

3. 

   6 Nov 2024

   24: Grant Kirkhope on Composing Music for Video Games like GoldenEye and Mario+Rabbids & The Drive To Keep Improving

   Grant Kirkhope is an Ivor Novello and World Soundtrack Award winning Scottish composer who has created the soundtrack for video games that have sold in excess of 40 million copies. He's worked on titles such as "GoldenEye," "Banjo-Kazooie," "Viva Piñata," "Donkey Kong," "Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning," "Civilization: Beyond Earth," "Mario + Rabies Kingdom Battle," and many more. He also recently scored the feature film, "The King's Daughter," starring Pierce Brosnan and William Hurt, which won The People's Vote at The World Soundtrack Awards 2022. Grant Kirkhope: https://www.grantkirkhope.com/ Key Moments: 02:36 - Grant talks about the first title he composed for and how he got his start in the video game industry. 08:42 - Despite the financial pressures of the industry, when you're in the right environment, you can have a lot of fun together and make something really cool. 09:55 - Freelancing comes with a unique set of financial pressures. 11:15 - Know how much artistic freedom you want. If you want to express yourself fully on your terms, hiring yourself out probably won't work for you. 14:03 - Grant shares how he found out he had been hired to compose for Mario (Mario + Rabbids). 16:40 - When it comes to all your work and all the music you've composed, the music people listen to the most - the most popular pieces - may catch you by surprise. Art has a life of its own. 18:42 - Babyface Ray used the GoldenEye watch pause music loop (from 1996!) in his recent single, "Count Money (feat BossMan Dlow)." 20:40 - The story behind the Donkey Kong Rap ("DK RAP") and how it became a sensation. 22:38 - "You can't be brilliant at everything, but you just have to try to be." 23:51 - Grant's work process: He works every day, seven days a week, on a schedule. No waiting for inspiration. He writes every day. 26:33 - The audience already knows what a certain scene is supposed to sound like. 28:37 - It's easy to rest on your laurels. The "curse of aspiration" will keep you pushing forward. It'll drive you to keep learning, keep innovating, keep creating amazing work. It can also dominate your life. 30:50 - Anything in the creative sphere requires a certain level of obsession. 32:55 - Video games and movies are incredibly influential. You get to be a part of these intimate moments in people's lives. 34:43 - Grant's advice to anyone interested in pursuing a career composing for video games and/or film: Write music every day. Network. Meet the people who are doing the thing you want to do. "Having the talent is 50% of the battle. The other 50% is the people you know." Most successful entertainers have a public persona. Learn how to set aside the inner introvert and crack a joke. Don't argue with the creative director. Say yes to everything. Even if you don't know how to do it yet. It's better to try and fail than not get the gig at all. One of the best ways to support this podcast is to recommend your favorite episode to a friend or family member. You can also support the show on Patreon. ------------------------------------ Mentioned in this episode: Little Angels Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Mario + Rabbits Sparks of Hope, "For the Galaxy" by Grant Kirkhope Babyface Ray, "Count Money" (feat BossMan Dlow) DK Rap ------------------------------------ More conversations on artistic careers: Andrew Ausseon on "Spellbinders" and What Video Games Teach Us About Storytelling (ep. 12) Haze Kim on Street Dance, Feeling Powerful On Stage, and Friends Who Help You Grow and Feel Safe (ep. 11) Mike Drucker on Stand-Up Comedy, Sharing First Drafts, and Embracing Kindness in Comedy (ep. 10) ------------------------------------ This show is hosted by Tiffany Aurora: https://tiffanyaurora.com

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

28,425,799

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

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Quality

16

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

51

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