The Reality of Freelancing as a Writer in the Entertainment Industry | Laura Hunter Drago x TFD

Hello and welcome back! In this episode of The Financial Dad podcast, we interviewed Laura Hunter-Drago, an Austin Film Festival award-winning writer and producer in the entertainment industry. We cover everything from Laura's journey into entrepreneurship, to pursuing both financial stability and artistic fulfillment, to the challenges of funding creative projects, to finding flexibility in a busy schedule. If you're finding your legs in the entertainment industry, this episode will help you be more than just a struggling artist.00:00 Introduction to Laura Hunter-Drago01:00 The Journey from Acting to Entrepreneurship03:55 Navigating the Corporate and Creative Worlds07:36 Funding Creative Projects: Self-Funding vs. Crowdfunding11:21 The Importance of Financial Stability for Creatives15:04 Managing Time and Flexibility in a Creative Career18:55 Building a Support Network as an Entrepreneur21:42 Understanding Money: A Personal Reflection25:32 Advice for Aspiring Freelancers and Entrepreneurs27:28 Current Projects and Future AspirationsWhere to find Laura:Instagram: @laurahunterdragoWebsite: laurahunterdrago.comThe Crime at Camp Ashwood Audio Drama: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crime-at-camp-ashwood/id1713637754Things mentioned:Fiverr The Financial Dad™ is a podcast for young adults and aspiring entrepreneurs to teach you the things you didn't learn in school or at home—from quarterly taxes to W9s to retirement plans to insurance and saving—we’ve got you covered.Hosted by:Tim Smith, CFP®, Bridget Sicsko (PR Strategist) + Hally Smith (Actress) *This is strictly for educational purposes and does not suffice as advice.* 👉Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Thefinancialdad👀Follow:https://www.instagram.com/thefinancialdad_/ Website: https://thefinancialdad.com/✍️Trusted Resources:QuickbooksNotionRiverside