Side Hustles that Saved Me

In this episode, Emily discusses the often unspoken reality of survival jobs and side hustles that many actors, including herself, take on to support their artistic pursuits. She emphasizes the importance of flexibility in these roles, especially for parents balancing work and family life. Emily shares her personal experiences with various jobs, including babysitting and teaching, and reflects on how these roles have shaped her as an actor and a parent. She encourages listeners to embrace their side jobs without shame and to find joy in their hustle while pursuing their passions.

TAKE AWAYS

• Survival jobs are essential for many actors to pay the bills.
• Flexibility in work is crucial for balancing parenting and acting.
• There should be no shame in having a side job.
• Teaching and working with kids can be fulfilling for actors.
• The emotional journey of being a parent impacts acting.
• It's important to pursue passions alongside day jobs.
• Finding joy in side hustles can enhance creativity.
• Transparency about financial struggles in acting is needed.
• Actors can have multiple sources of income without compromising their art.
• The stigma around side jobs in the acting community needs to be addressed.

00:00 The Reality of Survival Jobs

12:01 Balancing Act: Parenting and Acting

20:37 Embracing the Hustle: No Shame in Side Jobs