Listen "Ep. 7: Casting, Styling, and Animal Handling—Oh My! How To Build A Career On-Stage and Off with Lara Hayhurst"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Show Biz Pod, Emma Claire and Carissa sit down with Lara Hayhurst— actor, casting director, Bill Berloni trained animal handler, personal stylist, and Pace University graduate. She shares how she’s built a sustainable and ever-evolving career by embracing every opportunity on and off the stage.Lara opens up about the power of versatility, the overlap between performing and her day jobs, and how saying “yes” (and showing up) kept her working on-stage and off.WE TALKED ABOUT:How Lara built a multi-hyphenate career & the various side hustles that have kept her sustained.How she made the transition from the stage to behind the casting table.Her experience as an animal handler trained by Bill Berloni.How casting jobs have changed her perspective as an actor.Actionable advice for creatives interested in various side hustles (animal handling, casting, styling, etc.)FOLLOW LARA:Larahayhurst.comInstagram: @larahayhurstLINKS & RESOURCES:The Four AgreementsBroadway Tails by Bill BerloniDownload our FREE resource: 5 Things Creatives Can Do TODAY to Improve Their Financial FutureOpen a high-yield savings account with AllyStart investing with AcornsCONNECT WITH SHOW BIZ POD:Visit our Website: www.showbizpod.comInstagram: @showbiz.podTikTok: @show.biz.podLike the show? Subscribe, rate & review — it helps other artists and creatives find us!See you next Wednesday!
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