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

The Financial Dad Podcast

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-Drago
01:00 The Journey from Acting to Entrepreneurship
03:55 Navigating the Corporate and Creative Worlds
07:36 Funding Creative Projects: Self-Funding vs. Crowdfunding
11:21 The Importance of Financial Stability for Creatives
15:04 Managing Time and Flexibility in a Creative Career
18:55 Building a Support Network as an Entrepreneur
21:42 Understanding Money: A Personal Reflection
25:32 Advice for Aspiring Freelancers and Entrepreneurs
27:28 Current Projects and Future Aspirations
Where to find Laura:
Instagram: @laurahunterdrago
Website: laurahunterdrago.com
The Crime at Camp Ashwood Audio Drama: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crime-at-camp-ashwood/id1713637754
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The Financial Dad™ is a podcast for creatives, freelancers and entrepreneurs to help young self-employeds figure out their finances in a world built for employees, not entrepreneurs—from quarterly taxes to W9s to retirement plans to insurance and saving—we’ve got you covered.
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Tim Smith, CFP®, Bridget Sicsko (PR Strategist) + Hally Smith (Actress)

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