
THE STARVING ARTIST IS SO OVER.






About Show Biz Pod
For too long creatives have been sold the lie that pursuing their passion means accepting financial struggle...not anymore.
We're so excited to launch 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. If you're an actor, artist, or creative looking to take control of your career and your finances, we've got you covered.
Tune in every Wednesday and join us as we build day jobs that fund our dream jobs!
MEET YOUR HOSTS!

Carissa Ferguson is an NYC-based musical theatre performer and entrepreneur with a BFA in Musical Theatre from The University of Alabama.
She launched her freelance media business at 16 and it has since grown into a full-time career. Specializing in voiceovers, UGC videos, song recordings, and ad copywriting, she serves hundreds of clients worldwide. Whether auditioning in NYC or performing in productions across the country, her media business continues to support her artistic journey, & she is excited to see where she lands next.
CARISSA FERGUSON
carissaferguson.com | @carissa.ferguson

Emma Claire Dykes is a New York City-based actor and model originally from Atlanta, Georgia. She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre and Acting, as well as an MBA, both from The University of Alabama.
As a performer, Emma Claire has appeared on Lifetime, Apple TV, Amazon Prime, regional theatres, and various runway and print campaigns. Outside of performing, she works as a strategy consultant and is passionate about building a multi-hyphenate career at the intersection of creativity and business strategy — and feels lucky to build a career that blends both sides of her brain and keeps her curious every day.
EMMA CLAIRE DYKES
emmaclairedykes.com | @missemclaire