Artistic Finance

29: Ebony Madry -Lighting Designer

Ebony Madry talks about generational wealth, stocks versus franchising, and the importance of saving for retirement.
 
She is a Lighting Designer and Project Manager at Brite Ideas in Los Angeles, overseeing the installation of audio, video, and lighting for corporate and exclusive events. Ebony has worked at the Arkansas Repertory Theater and was lighting director at the Big Top Chautauqua music festival in Wisconsin.Ebony dedicates her energy to collaborate with artists, designers, and productions that feature and uplift BIPOC populations. She actively mentors other female BIPOC students and has served on the diversity panel for the Queer People of Color Festival at UC, Irvine.
 
Ebony's Website:
www.ebonymadry.com
 
Company Ebony Works For - Brite Ideas CTS:
http://www.bicts.com/
 
Ebony's panel spot - USITT - A Conversation on. Diversity and Anti-Racism in Entertainment Design:
https://youtu.be/tuuaeI8hNBY?t=184
 
Goat Rope Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8xghnk7KAE&ab_channel=RoseBuchanan
 
Mark Rothko:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Rothko
 
Red (a play about Mark Rothko):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_(play)
 
Generational Wealth - Definition:
https://www.personalfinanceforbeginners.com/generational-wealth/
 
Generational Wealth - Podcast (not a recommendation, but we mentioned it):
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-wealth/id783066376
 
Tesla Stock Split:
https://electrek.co/2020/08/31/tesla-tsla-surges-stock-split/
 
Massage Envy:
https://www.massageenvy.com/
 
Stock Picking Won't Make You A Billionaire:
https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/112015/stock-picking-wont-make-you-billionaire.asp
 
Dunkin' Franchise:
https://www.dunkinfranchising.com/franchisee/en/process.html
 
Dunkin' being sold to Inspire Brands:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/inspire-brands-to-acquire-dunkin-brands-group-for-11-3-billion-including-debt-11604102999
 
Vanguard (Ebony is opening her ROTH IRA with them):
https://investor.vanguard.com/why-vanguard
 
ROTH versus traditional IRA:
https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/investing/roth-or-traditional-ira-account
 
Jack Bogle - Founder of Vanguard:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_C._Bogle
 
Index Fund versus Mutual Fund:
https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/investing/index-funds-vs-mutual-funds
 
Stash:
https://www.stash.com/
 
Jo Mielziner - "He died on March 15, 1976, in a New York taxicab four days before his 75th birthday. He was rushing between meetings for The Baker's Wife, a musical for which he was designing:"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo_Mielziner#:~:text=He%20died%20on%20March%2015,days%20before%20his%2075th%20birthday.
 
Ken Billington - Allegedly wants to die at his tech table - Sorry, Ken if this isn't true!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Billington
 
Actors Who Used to be Waiters:
https://www.thecinemaholic.com/famous-actors-who-were-waiters/
 
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28: Cherie B Tay - Stage Manager & Voiceover Artist

Cherie B. Tay is a stage manager and multimedia artist. She is also a professional photographer, videographer, and voiceover artist. Broadway and Tour credits include: Hadestown, Amelie, Gettin' The Band Back Together, War Horse, In The Heights. Her photography work has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Skittles Broadway Live, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and numerous other publications.
Cherie's website: www.cheriebtay.com
 
Instagram:@cheriebtay @cheriebtayvoMiss Hearing Stage Manager Calls (Ethan LOVES this video):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJMjHoZBMYw&ab_channel=CherieB.Tay
 
Story Of Actress Looking For Rent:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/17/realestate/making-her-new-york-debut-off-broadway.html
 
Cherie’s PARODY Of Actress Looking For Rent:
http://cheriebtay.blogspot.com/
 
Be An Arts Hero (how Cherie and Ethan connected):https://beanartshero.com/
Robinhood Stock Trading App. Sign up with Ethan's link:http://join.robinhood.com/ethans21
 
Theatre For One:
https://theatreforone.com/
 
Acute idiopathic angeordema:
https://angioedemanews.com/idiopathic-angioedema/#:~:text=Idiopathic%20angioedema%20is%20a%20broad,%2C%20can%20be%20life%2Dthreatening.
 
War Horse:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Horse_(play)
 
Mushroom Capital of the World:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennett_Square,_Pennsylvania
 
FAFSA:
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid
 
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27: MMT (Modern Monetary Theory) with Miguel Guerra

A discussion of MMT (Modern Monetary Theory) with comic book creator Miguel Guerra and theatrical lighting designer Ethan Steimel.Succinct Explanation of MMT (VIDEO) - Ethan's recommendation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QYJjisPMQY
 
Modern Monetary Theory:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Monetary_Theory
 
The Deficit Myth - by Stephanie Kelton:https://stephaniekelton.com/book/Seven Deadly Innocent Frauds of Economic Development - by Warren Mosler (FREE):http://moslereconomics-kg5winhhtut.stackpathdns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Seven-Deadly-Innocent-Frauds-of-Warren-Mosler.pdfDebt: The First 5,000 Years - by David Graeber:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debt:_The_First_5000_YearsDavid Graeber (Died September 2, 2020 - RIP):https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_GraeberStephanie Kelton:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephanie_KeltonWarren Mosler:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_MoslerSteve Keen - economist that Miguel illustrates for:https://evonomics.com/about/Michael Hudson - economist that Miguel illustrates for:https://michael-hudson.com/
 
Helicopter Money (Ben Bernanke):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helicopter_money
The Invention of the White Race - Theodore Allen:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_W._AllenIndian Givers: How The Indians of the Americas Transformed the Worldhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Givers:_How_the_Indians_of_the_Americas_Transformed_the_WorldThe People's History of the World - Chris Harman. (FREE):https://libcom.org/files/A%20People%27s%20History%20of%20the%20World%20-%20Harman,%20Chris.pdfThe Business Plot - Smedley Butler - to overthrow FDR:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_PlotJoseph Campbell - Miguel mentions the red and blue god fable  -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_CampbellPatriotic Millionaires - USA Millionaires that support higher taxes:https://patrioticmillionaires.org/Bacon's Rebellion:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacon%27s_RebellionFederal Theatre Project - Part of The New Deal - Gave Orson Welles a job:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Theatre_Project Thatcherism - Margaret Thatcher Economic Philosophy (The Household Budget):https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thatcherism Jubilee - Abrahamic idea of forgiving debts and freeing enslaved people:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jubilee
Nordic Model For Supporting Artists:https://www.taike.fi/documents/10921/1094274/Heikkinen+26+03.pdf/1a6e4305-e147-494a-9605-6e8f6a01a94cMuammar el-Qaddafi - was creating a Pan African Currency but then was killed:https://theecologist.org/2016/mar/14/why-qaddafi-had-go-african-gold-oil-and-challenge-monetary-imperialismHow Social Security Is "Financed" According to the Federal Government:https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/factsheets/HowAreSocialSecurity.htm#:~:text=Social%20Security%20is%20financed%20through,self%2Demployed%20pay%2012.4%20percent
 
Alan Greenspan saying the Fed can create money (statement at 0:39):
https://youtu.be/DNCZHAQnfGU?t=39Miguel Guerra is an American illustrator and comic book creator living in Paris with his co-writer Suzy Dias. Together they founded 7 Robots Inc with comic book titles such as Samurai Elf, Wolf Boy & His Magical Warriors, and Past Due, a satirical comic about powerful corporations forcing creating a world in which people must pay for superhero insurance.For Halloween 2020, they released Ghost Metal, a comic book of horror stories. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ON WEBTOON at Miguel and Suzy need 1,000 followers to monetize.https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/ghost-metal/list?title_no=531614 Miguel illustrates for the economist Steve Keen and Michael Hudson and is an independent artist.Twitter:@samuraielf@7robotsinc Instagram:@miguelguerra1532@7robotsGhost Metal (FREE):
https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/ghost-metal/list?title_no=531614Wolfboy and The Magical Warriors (FREE):
https://www.7robots.com/wolfboy/Past Due (6.00 USD) - Formerly Super Corporate Heroes:https://www.7robots.com/pastdue/Merry Felonies - News From The Wrong Perspective (FREE):https://www.7robots.com/category/merry-felonies/Samurai Elf Trailer (Vol. 1 - FREE)https://www.7robots.com/shop/collections/samurai-elf-free-digital-comic1/7 Robots Website - Miguel Guerra & Suzy Dias:https://www.7robots.com/
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26: Miguel Guerra - Comic Book Creator

Miguel Guerra, illustrator and comic book creator, explains how he has financially sustained a career, while raising two kids, and living as an American in Paris (pun intended).
Miguel is an American illustrator and comic book creator living in Paris with his co-writer Suzy Dias. Together they founded 7 Robots Inc with comic book titles such as Samurai Elf, Wolf Boy & His Magical Warriors, and Past Due, a satirical comic about powerful corporations forcing creating a world in which people must pay for superhero insurance.
For Halloween 2020, they released Ghost Metal, a comic book of horror stories, available for FREE on WEBTOON or 7robots.com. Miguel illustrates for the economist Steve Keen and is an independent artist creating book covers, logos, full comics, and commissions.
Twitter:@samuraielf@7robotsinc
Wolfboy and The Magical Warriors (FREE):https://www.7robots.com/wolfboy/
Past Due (6.00 USD) - Formerly Super Corporate Heroes:https://www.7robots.com/pastdue/
Merry Felonies - News From The Wrong Perspective (FREE):https://www.7robots.com/category/merry-felonies/
Samurai Elf Trailer (Vol. 1 - FREE)https://www.7robots.com/shop/collections/samurai-elf-free-digital-comic1/
7 Robots Website - Miguel Guerra & Suzy Dias:https://www.7robots.com/
Steve Keen - economist that Miguel illustrates for:https://evonomics.com/about/
Debt: The First 5,000 Years:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debt:_The_First_5000_Years
David Graeber (died Steptember 2, 2020):https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Graeber
The Third of May 1808 - Diego Valazquezhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Third_of_May_1808
Portrait of Juan De Pareja (enslaved to Valazquez):https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portrait_of_Juan_de_Pareja
 
Interview by Ethan Steimel
 
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25: Cody Renard Richard - Stage Manager

Stage manager Cody Renard Richard discusses his finances from growing up in Houston, Texas to moving to NYC and stage managing on Broadway. 
 
Cody Renard Richard is a stage manager for Broadway, television, circus, and opera. Most recently he was production stage manager for Broadway’s Freestyle Love Supreme and he worked on the 2020 MTV VMAs.Other credits include: 12 Broadway shows, Cirque Du Soleil: OVO, 2019 Tony Awards, Jesus Christ Superstar Live!, Hairspray Live!, and The Wize Live!Cody is also an educator and an advocate for change and equity, and has been interviewed on CNN and WNBC. He was named one of Variety Magazine’s 2020 Broadway Players To Watch—the first ever Stage Manager to make that list.
He established the Cody Renard Richard Scholarship with the Broadway Advocacy Coalition for BIPOC non-performance theatre college students.
 
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24: Kevin T Morales - Screenwriter and Director

Screenwriter and director Kevin T Morales discusses his finances from growing up in Los Angeles, directing theatre in San Francisco, and moving to New York City to write and direct films.
 
Today’s guest is screenwriter and director Kevin T Morales. Originally from Los Angeles, he has been artistic director of two theatre companies in California and has worked post production in Hollywood. Since 2008 he has been based in Brooklyn with his wife and two children. Kevin has worked at the New York Public Theatre and last year shot his feature film Generation Wrecks. This summer, he shot another film during quarantine titled Shadow Vaults and is in pre production for his film No Fucks To Give.

23: Geovonday Jones - Actor, Director, and Educator

Actor Geovonday Jones discusses his financial journey from growing up in St. Louis to moving to New York City and establishing a career of acting, directing, and teaching theatre.
 
Geovonday Jones is an actor, director, and educator based in Brooklyn. He has directed Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Motherf-er with the Hat and Suzan-Lori Park’s In The Blood. Geo has also directed concerts and operas, as well as been an acting coach for opera singers. As an actor he has been in Lynn Nottage’s Sweat and Tarell Alvin McCraney’s The Brother Size.
Currently, Geo is on faculty at The People’s Improv Theatre teaching Scene Study from the BIPOC perspective and is adjunct faculty at Brooklyn College and The City College of New York where he developed the popular course entitled Theatre and Racism.

22.1: Bonus Episode - Geoff Gersh - Electric Guitar Player

Musician Geoff Gersh talks about his career with The Blue Man Group, creating ambient soundscapes on electric guitar, and residencies as an artist. PART TWO of our interview.
 
Geoff has played in the band for The Blue Man Group off Broadway and has played in the pit for Rock of Ages on Broadway. He creates soundscapes on the electric guitar via his moniker Ambient Fields.

22: Geoff Gersh - Electric Guitar Player

Musician Geoff Gersh talks finances as an electric guitar and zither player for more than twenty years. PART ONE of our interview.
 
Geoff has played in the band for The Blue Man Group off Broadway and has played in the pit for Rock of Ages on Broadway. He creates soundscapes on the electric guitar via his moniker Ambient Fields.

21: Ashley Tabatabai - Filmmaker and Actor

Ashley Tabatabai talks about the balance of making money in a "regular" job while simultaneously being an actor and filmmaker in Leeds, England.