Not Starving Artists

Welcome to Not Starving Artists! I'm your host Brooke Benson, Money Coach + Equity Actor. I am your financial cheerleader, here to help you build your financial confidence and have power over your money. The best part? No budgeting or bi-weekly paycheck required. I went from a broke BFA grad having weekly panic attacks about money to a financially confident, wealth-building actor + business owner. Money gets to feel fun, simple, and sexy, and I'm going to show you how.

Not Starving Artists is a business podcast hosted by Brooke Benson, with 167 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Brooke Benson hosts Not Starving Artists, a business show with 167 episodes published.

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  Episode #165

  embarking on summer vacation: season 2 of the podcast coming this fall!!

  Jun 26, 202621 minS1

  the podcast is going on summer vacation this year, so I wanted to leave you with some last thoughts and resources before the break - can't wait to see you back here in the fall for season 2!! ⭐️THE 30-DAY MONEY GLOW UP⭐️ It's the quick & efficient money transformation you need to help you hit your next money goal and feel financially confident heading into summer '26. We're talking margs & vacations while also getting three months ahead on bills. Tanning in the park while your money works for you. Financial clarity in your bank accounts so you don't spend precious sunshine hours looking at a spreadsheet. Here's the deets: 💰2 x 45-min. private coaching calls with me over zoom 💰Personalized cash flow system to manage your money for you 💰Recorded affirmation meditation catered to your desired relationship with money 💰30 days of access to the Cashed Up Creatives Video portal to support you in between coaching calls 💰Cost: $500 (payment plan available) ⭐️ CLICK HERE to join ⭐️ ________________ Learn more about private coaching with Brooke in 1:1 Money Mentorship CLICK HERE to claim your FREE access to one of the modules inside of Cashed Up Creatives, a financial education course for artists & freelancers 🎉 Follow Brooke on Instagram @notstarvingartists & subscribe to the newsletter here !

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  Episode #164

  the one tool that takes the panic out of financial (and life) decisions

  Jun 12, 202636 minS1

  If you've ever stared at your bank account trying to decide whether to make a move, change something, or just wait, and then done that same thing again the next day and the day after that, this episode is for you. I'm giving you the exact system I use with my clients to stop the daily financial spiral and start making decisions you actually feel good about. Tune in to hear: Why constantly assessing your finances and career keeps you from ever actually moving forward (and what to do instead) What "trigger dates" are and exactly how to use them to make confident decisions without the daily spiral How the Money Flow Method runs you on a 30-day cycle that naturally builds in the breathing room your brain needs Real client examples of using trigger dates during career transitions, creative sabbaticals, and "go all in" artist seasons Why being three months ahead on bills is basically a built-in trigger date for your nervous system How to use this framework relationally when financial stuff is getting sticky in a partnership You don't have to choose between obsessing and blacking out. There's a middle ground that will give you peace AND progress. ⭐️THE 30-DAY MONEY GLOW UP⭐️ It's the quick & efficient money transformation you need to help you hit your next money goal and feel financially confident heading into summer '26. We're talking margs & vacations while also getting three months ahead on bills. Tanning in the park while your money works for you. Financial clarity in your bank accounts so you don't spend precious sunshine hours looking at a spreadsheet. Here's the deets: 💰2 x 45-min. private coaching calls with me over zoom 💰Personalized cash flow system to manage your money for you 💰Recorded affirmation meditation catered to your desired relationship with money 💰30 days of access to the Cashed Up Creatives Video portal to support you in between coaching calls 💰Cost: $500 (payment plan available) ⭐️ CLICK HERE to join ⭐️ ________________ Learn more about private coaching with Brooke in 1:1 Money Mentorship CLICK HERE to claim your FREE access to one of the modules inside of Cashed Up Creatives, a financial education course for artists & freelancers 🎉 Follow Brooke on Instagram @notstarvingartists & subscribe to the newsletter here !

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  Episode #163

  Your Bank is a Toxic Boyfriend (and how to break up with it)

  Jun 5, 202636 minS1

  <p >Your bank is a toxic boyfriend. And just like a toxic boyfriend, the bullshit feels normal, the red flags are easy to explain away, and you keep telling yourself it's not bad enough to actually do something about it. Today we're talking about why switching banks might be the single easiest thing you can do to start changing your relationship with money.</p> <p > </p> <p >In this episode you'll learn:</p> Why switching banks is one of the first things I do with new clients How your big-bank conditioning is costing you money, eroding your confidence, and fueling a...

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  Episode #162

  The 4 mindset shifts every self-employed creative needs to make to see more money in the bank

  May 29, 202642 minS1

  <p >Welcome to the final installment of the 6-week series ✨The High-Earning Creative: Money Management & Mindset Strategies for Self-Employed Hotties✨</p> <p > </p> <p >And we're ending with mindset work. Not just because it makes you feel good (although that's a really nice bonus), but because it's the actual thing that breaks income ceilings, savings ceilings, investment ceilings. You can do every tactical thing right and still feel like you're trudging through mud financially. This is the piece that fixes that.</p> <p > </p> <p >In this episode you'll learn:</p> <p > </p> <p >✨ Why being ruthless with how you speak abo...

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  Episode #161

  How to create income stability with fluctuating revenue as a self-employed creative

  May 22, 202638 minS1

  <p>Welcome to week 5 of the 6-week series ✨The High-Earning Creative: Money Management & Mindset Strategies for Self-Employed Hotties✨</p> <p> </p> <p >You don't need a consistent paycheck to feel financially stable. You need a consistent system. And most self-employed creatives don't have one.</p> <p > </p> <p >In this episode, you'll learn:</p> <p > </p> <p >💰Why chasing a savings goal, a launch number, or a debt-free date won't fix your money anxiety (and what actually will)</p> <p >💰How managing your money one hour a month creates more calm and clarity than checking it constantly</p> <p >💰What a Financial CEO...

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