Show Biz Pod Season 2 Press Release
- Nov 12, 2025
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Show Biz Pod Returns November 12 for Season 2
A Podcast Redefining Career, Money, and Multi-Hyphenate Success for Artists
New York, NY – November 12, 2025 – Show Biz Pod is back for its highly anticipated Season 2, co-hosted by actors and business professionals Carissa Ferguson and Emma Claire Dykes. The show continues its mission to eliminate the stereotype of the “starving artist,” offering creative professionals tangible tools, stories, and strategies to build sustainable, financially empowered careers.
Season 2 launches November 12 with three brand-new episodes exploring what it means to make money as an artist in today’s world without selling out. From redefining the “day job,” to exploring business ownership, to sharing personal finance tips, Show Biz Pod continues to prove that artistic success and financial stability can go hand in hand.
Episode 01: “Making Money Outside Your Art Isn’t Selling Out... Here’s Why”
Carissa and Emma Claire get real about the guilt and stigma creatives often feel when their income doesn’t come directly from their art. They unpack why multiple income streams and business ownership can actually fuel your creative career, not distract from it, and share real stories of artists thriving on their own terms.
Episode 02: “Actor to Entrepreneur – How Jeremiah Smith Built The Casting Connection”
The hosts sit down with actor and entrepreneur Jeremiah Smith, who built The Casting Connection, a platform helping thousands of actors find legitimate auditions nationwide. Jeremiah shares how solving his own problem sparked a successful business, how he balances it with performing, and his biggest advice for creatives wanting to build something that lasts.
Episode 03: “Best Side Hustles for Artists: Ranking Every Gig We’ve Tried”
From Fiverr and Etsy to background acting, babysitting, and fashion rentals, Carissa and Emma Claire rate 15+ side hustles they’ve personally tried. They break down what’s flexible, profitable, and what’s just not worth it...plus the surprising gigs that actually paid off.
About Show Biz Pod
For too long, creatives have been told that pursuing their passion means accepting financial struggle. Show Biz Pod is here to change that. Hosted by NYC-based actors and business professionals Carissa Ferguson and Emma Claire Dykes, the weekly podcast explores how artists can strategically combine creativity, entrepreneurship, and finance to build fulfilling, sustainable careers. New episodes release every Wednesday on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
For more information and to listen to the podcast, visit www.showbizpod.com or follow them on Instagram at @showbiz.pod and TikTok @show.biz.pod.
Contact:
Emma Claire Dykes
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