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.
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/)
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4 Mar 2026
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)
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25 Feb 2026
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
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