Actor Aesthetic

Author: Maggie Bera

Actor Aesthetic, hosted by NYC-based actress Maggie Bera, is a podcast designed to educate artists pursuing a career in the theatre industry.
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let’s talk money: the side of acting no one prepares you for
Episode 218
Thursday, 10 July, 2025

Hot take: If you're relying only on acting income to survive in 2025… you're either incredibly lucky, or dangerously stressed. In this raw and unfiltered episode, Maggie breaks down the real financial blueprint behind her life as a working actor — including exactly how much she makes, what she pays in rent, how she saves for her wedding, and why a full-time job hasn’t killed her theatre dreams (in fact, it’s helped her thrive). What she earns What she spends How she saves And how she’s still performing Whether you're fresh out of school, deep in the hustle, or just tired of pretending you’ve got it all figured out.......... this episode is your permission slip to build stability your way. Have a topic suggestion you'd like to have discussed on the pod? Email maggie@actoraesthetic.com. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more actor tools and resources. Follow host Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com