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Feb 2025
54m 43s

Working Actor Life: the reality of six-f...

Sam Valentine
About this episode

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Gone are the days when actors could just rely on one source of income but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. So we are not sugar coating this for you…we made six-figures but we also struggle with our sh*t. 

Gabrielle and I are having an honest conversation about how we ‘balance’ (lol) our work + actor + personal lives…with some solid do’s and don’ts. Bonus points if you know your human design!


TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 — Inside View of Side Hustling

02:25 — Managing Multiple Businesses

07:33 — Balancing Side Hustles & Acting Careers

11:15 — Making Your Life Full

14:28 — How to Sit in the Win

20:16 — Building a Business Off Your Personality & Interests

24:20 — Energy Management & Hygiene

31:54 — Current State of the Entertainment Industry

42:25 — Starting Our Business 

48:00 — Membership Success Story

51:11 — The Return of Side Hustle Academy!


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