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
• New York Real Estate Institute – real estate licensing and education
• Follow Tyler for NYC real estate and creative career insights
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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 — Brooke’s online clothing brand
• Brooke's acting website
• The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
• The Power of the Actor by Ivana Chubbuck
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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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