Artistic Finance

159: Resource Sharing In Theatre Design & Production with Robin Stamey and Nathan Renner-Johnson

An interview with the Executive Director of Philadelphia Scenic Works, Nathan Renner-Johnson, and Robin Stamey, production manager at Rutgers University, discussing how designers and productions can share resources.
 
Topics:
⭐️ Theatre workers being paid on W2 or 1099
⭐️ Joining a collective of artists or going the road solo
⭐️ Scenic outsourcing and collaboration between theatre companies
⭐️ Coworking spaces for theatre makers from designers to performers
 
Quicklinks for Artistic Finance:
https://linktr.ee/artisticfinance
 
Video version:
https://youtu.be/C_Pjql5AeFE
 
Philadelphia Scenic Works:
https://philadelphiascenicworks.org/
 
Department of Labor - New Rules for Classifying Independent Contractors:
https://www.swlaw.com/publications/legal-alerts/us-department-of-labor-issues-new-final-rule-for-classifying-independent-contractors-effective-march-11-2024
 
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Become a patron:
www.patreon.com/artisticfinance
 
Interview by Ethan Steimel
 
Instagram Handles:
@rstamey
@itsnaterj
@sevenengines
@phlscenicworks
@ethansteimel
@nicolevsteimel
 

158: The Money Manual - Financial Independence Club with Maithreyi Gopalakrishnan & Amy D Lux

Review of The Money Manual by Tonya Rapley.
 
This is the Financial Independence Club, brought to you in collaboration with Amy D Lux and presented this month by Maithreyi Gopalakrishnan.
 
We discuss:
⭐️ Spending triggers
⭐️ Budgeting methods
⭐️ Generational wealth
⭐️ Turning financial tips and tricks into habits
⭐️ The breakdown of what makes up a credit score
⭐️ How finance is connected to the leading cause of suicide 
⭐️ Building up savings for yourself versus paying off high interest debt 
⭐️ EASY areas to cut spending - would a year without ad-free Spotify be such a bad thing?
 
Quicklinks:
https://linktr.ee/artisticfinance
 
Video:
https://youtu.be/ZtcrUTVhDxg
 
The Money Manual:
https://bookshop.org/a/86693/9781987614787
 
Profit First:
https://bookshop.org/a/86693/9780735214149
 
IDAs:
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/ida.asp
 
Earn To Learn:
https://vantagewest.org/individual-development-accounts-ida/
 
Rit Rich Life - Amy's Friend's Podcast:
https://fitrichlife.com/podcast
 
Bask Bank - High Interest Savings:
https://www.baskbank.com/
 
Related Episodes:
 
Credit Card Episode with Marc Santos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZFjQtv8XBs&ab_channel=ArtisticFinance
 
Profit First Episode with Abby Johnson:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_rwZvgCMjY&ab_channel=ArtisticFinance
 
Debt Episode with Joe Longthorne:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1UiVWdceEM&list=PLW6sWaidg3usOhFaWW-X_pCpJj4xsXMYH&index=114&t=61s&ab_channel=ArtisticFinance
 
Budgeting Episode with Rebecca Selkowe:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2G3hOnqDXI&ab_channel=ArtisticFinance
 
Maithreyi Gopalakrishnan:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maithreyi-gopalakrishnan/
https://www.liquidificorp.com/
 
Amy D Lux:
https://loboluxdesign.com/
https://www.instagram.com/loboluxdesign/
 
Ethan Steimel:
https://www.ethansteimel.com/artistic-finance.html
https://www.instagram.com/artisticfinance/?hl=en
 
Instagram Handles:
@liquidifi
@ethansteimel
@artisticfinance
@loboluxdesign
@officialamydlux

157 EVs for Artists

Today’s episode is a panel discussion on EVs and their benefits for artists, guest hosted and edited by friend of the show Carl Faber.  Recorded in March of 2023, the guests include: Mikhael Tara Garver, Phil McBeth, Ryan Durham, & Travis McHale.
 
Topics:
⭐️ Features of EVs and EV ownership
⭐️ Financial incentives of new and used EVs
⭐️ Scheduled maintenance (or lack thereof)
⭐️ Bidirectional charging (aka run your home’s electricity off your car’s battery)
⭐️ Supply chain and production delays
⭐️ Write-offs and taxes (particularly Section 179 Depreciation)
⭐️ Predictions for an EV-centric future
 
Links and Resources:
⭐️ Carl’s EV article (inspiration for this episode): typefully.com/cxfaber/UOp2kz6
⭐️ Resource for global gas prices: globalpetrolprices.com/
⭐️ Federal Tax Credits: irs.gov/clean-vehicle-tax-credits
⭐️ Charging Station Tax Credit: irs.gov/credits-deductions/alternative-fuel-vehicle-refueling-property-credit
⭐️ Section 179 Depreciation: www.investopedia.com/terms/s/section-179.asp
 
Guests
Carl Faber, Lighting Designer
Bio: Carl Faber is a visual artist and live-event creator who often, but not always, works as a Lighting Designer for theater, dance, opera, and immersive experiences. He’s created work across the United States, Europe, and Asia, and participates as a company member and consultant with multiple arts organizations. He has an extensive assisting background as well, with credits including the Broadway productions of The Book of Mormon, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, and August: Osage County. Outside the field of stage lighting, he’s toured in various production capacities with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Bon Iver, and The National. He also designs websites, creates database solutions, edits visual media, and has taught Design and Stagecraft at Portland State University. He is a proud member and Western Region Board member of United Scenic Artists Local USA 829, and is based in Portland, Oregon.
Professional Dashboard: Carlfaber.com
Lighting Design Portfolio: Carlfaberdesign.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carlfaber/
Mikhael Tara Garver, Immersive Experience Creator/Director
Mikhaeltaragarver.com
Phil McBeth, Retired Technical Director & Lighting Designer
Ryan Durham, Software Developer & Former Stage Manager
Bio: After attending the Yale School of Drama for Stage Management, Ryan spent a number of years working as a stage manager in New York and on the West Coast.  Eventually he transitioned into the tech sector and now works as a senior software engineer for Firebrand Technologies.
Travis McHale, Lighting Designer & Educator
Bio: Travis McHale is a New York based lighting designer.  Recent NYC: Is There Still Sex In The City (Daryl Roth), Get Happy: A Judy Garland Centennial Celebration starring Jessica Vosk (Carnegie), #DateMe: An OK Cupid Experiment (Westside), Mister Miss America (Rattlestick). Travis works extensively in regional theatre, has been associate designer on 11 Broadway shows, and 7 seasons designing runway shows for NY Fashion Week (IMCD).  He also designs for Norwegian, Carnival, Regent, and Oceania cruise lines.  Design faculty: SUNY New Paltz. Member: United Scenic Artists Local USA 829. 
Travismchale.com
Instagram: @captainmchale
 
Episode Credits
Video & Audio Editing by Carl Faber
Panel conducted via Zoom
Re-mixed & Edited on Davinci Resolve
AI Voiceover Clone: elevenlabs.io
AI Audio Post-Production: https://auphonic.com/

156: Experiential Events with Cindy Lo of RED VELVET

Learn about running a live events company as Amy D Lux interviews Cindy Lo of RED VELVET.
 
Topics:
⭐️ The future of events in a post covid era
⭐️ Keeping the business alive during the pandemic
⭐️ Starting a successful experiential agency in Austin TX
 
Quicklinks:
https://linktr.ee/artisticfinance
 
RED VELVET:
https://weareredvelvet.com/
 
Strong Events:
https://www.strongevents.com/
 
LDI Artistic Finance Recording:
https://sched.co/1SnxM
 
Monarch:
https://www.monarchmoney.com/
 
Empower - formerly Personal Capital:
https://www.empower.com/
 
Carl Faber - Used Nissan Leaf Blog Post:
https://typefully.com/cxfaber/UOp2kz6
 
Utopia Dreamscape:
https://utopiadreamscape.com/
 

155: Israel, Broadway Grosses, & Behind The Scenes at LDI

A hodge podge of what's on my mind this week.
 
Topics:
⭐️ War & peace
⭐️ Broadway grosses
⭐️ Divorce & ROTH IRAs
⭐️ Robert Green Ingersoll
⭐️ Steven Lutvak & A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
 
Quicklinks:
https://linktr.ee/artisticfinance
 
Broadway Grosses:
https://www.playbill.com/article/broadway-grosses-analysis-merrily-opens-to-sold-out-houses-as-overall-attendance-sees-uptick
 
Robert Green Ingersoll:
https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Robert_G._Ingersoll
 
ROTH IRA - Married Filing Separately Rules:
https://www.investopedia.com/married-filing-separately-ira-4772024
 
Behind The Scenes at LDI:
https://wp.behindthescenescharity.org/2023/09/30/bts-wellness-lounge-at-ldi/
 
Steven Lutvak:
https://playbill.com/article/steven-lutvak-composer-behind-the-tony-winning-musical-a-gentlemans-guide-to-love-and-murder-dies-at-64
 
Gutenberg:
https://gutenbergbway.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwm66pBhDQARIsALIR2zBe1m0TFbc1vL8-NzuOvoHYpHHsTI7JgMLot6Wtq4U43H8JLCrxLcEaApXkEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
 

154: Financial Feminist - FI Club with Amy Pett & Amy D Lux

A discussion about Financial Feminist by Tori Dunlap hosted by Amy D Lux and Amy Pett. 
 
Topics:
⭐️ Negotiation tips
⭐️ Your financial health prioritization
⭐️ Your values versus society's values
⭐️ Statistics of pay for women and men
 
Today’s show is a broadcast of the Financial Independence Club, brought to you in collaboration with Utopia Dreamscape.
 
Quicklinks:
https://linktr.ee/artisticfinance
 
Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy's Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love - Affiliate Link
https://bookshop.org/a/86693/9780063260269
 
Tori Dunlap:
https://herfirst100k.com/
 
LDI Session:
https://www.ldishow.com/ldishowcom/ldi-schedule
 
Amy Pett:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-pett-1583a91b?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
 
Utopia Dreamscape & Amy D Lux:
https://utopiadreamscape.com/
https://www.instagram.com/utopiadreamscape/
 
Ethan Steimel:
https://www.ethansteimel.com/artistic-finance.html
https://www.instagram.com/artisticfinance/?hl=en
 
Instagram Handles:
@ethansteimel
@artisticfinance
@utopiadreamscape
 
 

153: Business & Arts with Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew - A Theatre.Art.Life Collaboration with Camille Schenkkan and Jessica Champagne Hansen

An interview by Theatre.Art.Life with lighting designer Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew
 
Topics:
⭐️ Jeanette’s background in business & puppetry
⭐️ Finding the financial balance in your arts career
⭐️ Working as an electrician versus a designer and how Jeannette is too disorganized with paperwork to make a living be an assistant designer
⭐️ Industry inclusion including paying for unskilled labor so that people are not working for free
 
Quicklinks - Artistic Finance:
https://linktr.ee/artisticfinance
 
Theatre.Art.Life:
https://www.theatreartlife.com/the-theatreartlife-podcast/
 
Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew:
https://www.jeanetteyew.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanetteyew/
https://www.instagram.com/jeanette_yew/
 
Kimberly Akimbo:
https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/kimberly-akimbo-534754
 
LDI:
https://www.ldishow.com/
 
Kat Landry:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katlandry/
 
Anna Robb:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-robb/
 
Instagram Handles:
@theatreartlife
@ethansteimel
@jeanette_yew
@artisticfinance
@anna_lorraine_robb

152: 6K Investing Special - Q3.1

We return from summer break!
 
An update on the Artistic Finance 6k--the $6,000 of investments we made in May of 2021. A panel composed of a bond investment CEO and two lighting designer review how our investments compare to the S&P 500.
 
Quicklinks - Artistic Finance:
https://linktr.ee/artisticfinance
 
Video Version:
https://youtu.be/S4_JmxQck8c
 
Maithreyi Gopalakrishnan:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maithreyi-gopalakrishnan/
https://www.liquidificorp.com/
 
Ebony Madry:
https://www.instagram.com/ebmadry/?hl=en
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebony-madry-6a9651139/
 
Amy D Lux:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-d-lux-953a7318a/
https://utopiadreamscape.com/author/luvlogica/
 
Ethan Steimel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethansteimel/
https://www.instagram.com/artisticfinance/?hl=en
 
Instagram handles:
@ebmadry
@liquidifi
@utopiadreamscape
@ethansteimel
@artisticfinance
 
 
Affiliate links:
M1 Finance - Good for Long Term / Buy and Hold Investors - no sign up incentive:
m1finance.8bxp97.net/XxYPZg
 
Coinbase - Cryptocurrency Exchange - $10 of Bitcoin:
https://www.coinbase.com/join/steime_0
 
Vinovest - Wine Investing - 3 months of free wine storage:
https://app.vinovest.co?grsf=2p0wk3
 
Robinhood:
https://join.robinhood.com/ethans21
 
We Bull:
https://act.webull.com/pm/do1QnByzkAhA/a3j/inviteUs/main
 
ETF:
IVV - iShares Core S&P 500
 
Stocks:
VST - Vistra Corp
LAC - Lithium Americas
TAP - Molson Coors Beverage (owners of Blue Moon)
SKLZ- Skillz
 
Cryptocurrency:
Bitcoin
 
Wine:
Vinovest
 
Real Estate - REITS:
REG - Regency Centers Corp -Previously UBA
SRG - Seritage Growth Properties
VICI - Experiential Real Estate - Previously MGM Properties
STAG - STAG Industrial
 
Art:
Bret Slater - Artist
https://www.bretslater.com/
 
Photos of our Painting:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/64295618
 
Full story of commissioning the piece:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/61516832
 
Ian Dunlap - The Investor Ethan follows:
https://linktr.ee/themasterinvestor
 
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Become a patron:
www.patreon.com/artisticfinance
 
Interview by Ethan Steimel

151: Decolonizing Wealth - Financial Independence Club with Natasha Joy De Souza

A discussion of the book Decolonizing Wealth by Edgar Villanueva, presented by Natasha Joy De Souza.
 
Topics:
⭐️ The Colonizer Virus
⭐️ Money as medicine
⭐️ The 7 Steps To Healing
 
Today’s show is a broadcast of the Financial Independence Club, brought to you in collaboration with Utopia Dreamscape.
 
Quicklinks:
https://linktr.ee/artisticfinance
 
Decolonizing Wealth - Book Affiliate Link:
https://bookshop.org/p/books/decolonizing-wealth-second-edition-indigenous-wisdom-to-heal-divides-and-restore-balance-edgar-villanueva/10784512?aid=86693&ean=9781523091416&listref=artistic-finance-books
 
Decolonizing Wealth Toolkit:
https://decolonizingwealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/DWP_Toolkit_fnl2.pdf
 
Natasha Joy De Souza:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-joy-de-souza-7127161a/
https://www.instagram.com/natashadjoy/?hl=en
 
Utopia Dreamscape & Amy D Lux:
https://utopiadreamscape.com/
https://www.instagram.com/utopiadreamscape/
 
Ethan Steimel:
https://www.ethansteimel.com/artistic-finance.html
https://www.instagram.com/artisticfinance/?hl=en
 
Instagram Handles:
@natashadjoy
@ethansteimel
@artisticfinance
@utopiadreamscape
 
 
 

150: Mortgages For Arts Workers with Fredi Walker-Browne, Chavi Kahan, and John Lampe

Two interviews by director John Lampe. The first with actor Fredi Walker Brown about avoiding debt. The second with mortgage expert Chavi Kahan about the ins and outs of mortgages. 
 
Fredi's Topics:
⭐️ Debt is the devil for arts workers
⭐️ Purchasing property without a mortgage
⭐️ Fredi’s money mindset gleaned from Rich Dad Poor Dad and Jackass III.
 
Chavi's Topics:
⭐️ Mortgages
⭐️ Mortgage rates
⭐️ Preapproval & how much you can afford
⭐️ The advantages of mortgages, even if you have the cash to purchase a property outright.
⭐️ Mortgage requirements for freelancers, including non traditional mortgages
 
Quicklinks - Artistic Finance:
https://linktr.ee/artisticfinance
 
Fredi Walker-Browne:
https://www.instagram.com/missyfrediot/?hl=en
https://bigspoonproductions.com/contact-us/link-tree/
 
Chavi Kahan:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chavi-kahan-bb465329/
https://crosscountrymortgage.com/chavi-kahan/
 
John Lampe:
https://www.johnlampe.com/?page_id=17
 
Lowe Lighting Templates:
https://lowe.lighting/pages/free-lighting-list-template
 
Instagrams:
@missyfrediot
@ethansteimel
@artisticfinance