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Actor and filmmaker Micah Stinson walks us through his life from the Midwest, to New York City acting school, to traveling the country and planning his move to the Czech Republic to pursue acting and filmmaking.


 

Micah Stinson is a NY trained actor, filmmaker, writer, carpenter, entrepreneur. Credits include award winning short films 'This Is Not The Truth' and 'Queen of Hearts,’ as well as the Off-Broadway production of 'Defendant Maurice Chevalier.’
 
Him and his wife Tereza run an online franchise which has allowed them to travel extensively when Micah is not on set. In 2021 they welcomed their son Aaron to the team.
 
Micah's website:
https://www.micahstinson.com/
 
Czechia - Czech Republic - name change:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Name_of_the_Czech_Republic


 


Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute:



https://strasberg.edu/
 
Werner Herzog - filmmaker who says to travel instead of going to film school:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Werner_Herzog
 
Brooklyn Boulders - rock climbing gym:
https://brooklynboulders.com/
 
The Four Hour Work Week:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_4-Hour_Workweek
 
Alexis Chevalier - Micah's collaborator:
https://www.alexis-chevalier.com/biography
 
Karlovy Vary - International Film Festival in Czechia:
https://www.kviff.com/en/history
 

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Interview by Ethan Steimel


 
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We check in with magic producer Sara Crasson to find out if Flavors of Magic is ready for its first live performance. The first performance is October 14 at the Russian Samovar in NYC.


 


Listen to part 1 here:


https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/RhWVzltRlefhFAL9ut6e/How-To-Produce-A-Magic-Show-with-Sara-Crasson-Part-1-of-4
 
Listen to part 2 here:
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/YaTtza8ZevlJhxGLctnm/How-To-Produce-A-Magic-Show-with-Sara-Crasson-Part-2-of-4
 

 


Flavors of Magic:


www.flavorsofmagic.com


 


Sara Crasson Instagram @magicianatlaw:


https://www.instagram.com/magicianatlaw/?hl=en


 


RJ The Magician:


https://www.rjsmagic.com/


 


Eric Walton - Mind Reader and Magician:


https://www.ericwalton.com/'


 


The Russian Samovar - Venue for Flavors--Live!


https://www.russiansamovar.com/


 


Gay Blackstone:


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_Blackstone


 


Penn's Sunday School - podcast:


https://pennsundayschool.com/


 


Penn Jillette:


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penn_Jillette


 


Untermyer Gardens:


https://www.untermyergardens.org/family-fun-day-2021.html


 


Lisa Paniccia - "the numbers don't lie:"


https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/kulRMyuwYAEDeAOFmy9W/ABCs-for-Financial-Independence-with-Lisa-Paniccia


 


Peter Kaczorowski - lighting designer Ethan took to Monday Night Magic:


https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/JdBvIEV7Umhu1Fbu5C99/Peter-Kaczorowski-Lighting-Designer


 


Monday Night Magic:


http://www.mondaynightmagic.com/


 


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Interview by Ethan Steimel


 
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www.patreon.com/artisticfinance
 
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Lisa Paniccia is the author of the book "ABCs for Financial Independence." Being first-generation American meant knowing the realities of building a financially stable life from the ground up.
​
Lisa worked for the Nasdaq Stock Market for over a decade. She's been financially independent for two decades. She's managed her own finances for over three decades.

In line with her own "just give me the summary version" character, "ABCs for Financial Independence" is a quick read with realistic information and ideas, presented in a fun and positive manner.


 


Book Available on Amazon & Audible:


www.amazon.com/ABCs-Financial-Independence-Lisa-Paniccia-ebook/dp/B08YDBY5GY


 


Lisa's Website:


https://www.lisapaniccia.com/


 


ABC's Instagram @abcsforfinancialindependence:


https://www.instagram.com/abcsforfinancialindependence/


 


A Christmas Carol Broadway:


https://www.achristmascarolbroadway.com/


https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/a-christmas-carol-523701


 


ROTH IRA:


https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/investing/what-is-a-roth-ira


 


69% of Americans Have Less Than $1,000 In Savings:


https://www.gobankingrates.com/saving-money/savings-advice/americans-have-less-than-1000-in-savings/


 


Amoritization Schedule Calculator - Bankrate:


https://www.bankrate.com/calculators/mortgages/amortization-calculator.aspx


 


SMART - goal setting:


https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/smart-goals.htm


 


Earn Your Leisure - Podcast:


https://anchor.fm/earnyourleisure


 


Dividend Investing - Earn Your Leisure:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA2ftLfqpYg&ab_channel=EarnYourLeisure


 


Mindy Kaling:


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindy_Kaling


 


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Interview by Ethan Steimel


 
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www.patreon.com/artisticfinance
 
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CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional Matt Kweller discusses what a financial planner is and does, how to determine if and when you should enlist one, and what you can do to prepare yourself for meeting with an advisor. We also discuss what a financial plan is, as well as what the fees and minimums are to work with a planner long term or meeting with them one time to create a custom financial plan. Part 2 of 2.


 


The goal with this two-part series is to create the best resource available for anyone wondering if they should get a financial planner. This can be a guide you can refer back to time and time again. I’ve already re-listened to this interview twice and I’ll likely refer back to it many times.


 


Matt and I chatted for over two hours. Instead of having one long two-hour episode, I decided to make it a two-part series.


 


Matt Kweller is a Senior Private Client Advisor at People’s United Advisors, formerly Gerstein Fisher in Midtown Manhattan. After graduating Penn State University, he spent four years at Vanguard working to launch their hybrid digital advice solution, Personal Advisor Services. Matt is an active volunteer with Family Reach, providing pro bono financial planning services to Cancer Patients and a member of the Financial Planning Association of New York metro chapter.


 


Matt's Instagram @doorsny:


https://www.instagram.com/doorsny/?hl=en


 


Broker Check:


https://brokercheck.finra.org/individual/summary/6081981


 


Advisor Check from the SEC:


https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/6081981


 


Fund Expense Ratio Analyzer:


https://tools.finra.org/fund_analyzer/


 


Expense Ratio:


https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/expenseratio.asp#:~:text=An%20expense%20ratio%20(ER)%2C,assets%20under%20management%20(AUM).


 


ETC & Mutual Fund Comparison Calculator:


https://personal.vanguard.com/us/faces/JSP/Funds/Compare/CompareEntryContent.jsp


 


Find a Certified Financial Planner professional:


https://www.letsmakeaplan.org/


 


Step by Step Guide to Working With a Financial Planner:


https://www.letsmakeaplan.org/getting-ready/the-financial-planning-process


 


Sofar Sounds - Intimate concerts in unique venues:


https://www.sofarsounds.com/cities/nyc


 


Geometry of Wealth - our affiliate link to independant booksellers:


https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?aff=artisticfinance&keys=geometry%20of%20wealth


 


Family Reach - pro bono financial advice for cancer patients:


https://familyreach.org/our-mission/


 


Financial Planning Association - New York metro chapter:


https://www.financialplanningassociation.org/chapter/fpa-metro-new-york


 


Marry Murder F*#@! - the comedy with ballroom dancing - Ethan will be at opening September 24:


https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marry-murder-f-tickets-164212003523


 


Setting Goals - Long but comprehensive resource on the psychology of goals and how to set them:


https://positivepsychology.com/life-worth-living-setting-life-goals/


 


Make a budget:


https://www.consumer.gov/articles/1002-making-budget#!what-to-do


 


Calculate Net Worth:


https://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/13/calculating-your-tangible-net-worth.asp


 


Questions To Ask A Financial Advisor:


https://www.sagevestwealth.com/20-questions-for-financial-advisors/


 


Patron episode links:


 


Homeunion - company procuring rental properties for individual investors:


https://www.homeunion.com/


 


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Interview by Ethan Steimel


 
Support Artistic Finance by becoming a patron:


www.patreon.com/artisticfinance
 
www.artisticfinance.com

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional Matt Kweller discusses what a financial planner is and does, how to determine if and when you should enlist one, and what you can do to prepare yourself for meeting with an advisor. We also discuss what a financial plan is, as well as what the fees and minimums are to work with a planner long term or meeting with them one time to create a custom financial plan. Part 1 of 2.


 


The goal with this two-part series is to create the best resource available for anyone wondering if they should get a financial planner. This can be a guide you can refer back to time and time again. I’ve already re-listened to this interview twice and I’ll likely refer back to it many times.


 


Matt and I chatted for over two hours. Instead of having one long two-hour episode, I decided to make it a two-part series.


 


Matt Kweller is a Senior Private Client Advisor at People’s United Advisors, formerly Gerstein Fisher in Midtown Manhattan. After graduating Penn State University, he spent four years at Vanguard working to launch their hybrid digital advice solution, Personal Advisor Services. Matt is an active volunteer with Family Reach, providing pro bono financial planning services to Cancer Patients and a member of the Financial Planning Association of New York metro chapter.


 


Broker Check:


https://brokercheck.finra.org/individual/summary/6081981


 


Advisor Check from the SEC:


https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/6081981


 


Fund Expense Ratio Analyzer:


https://tools.finra.org/fund_analyzer/


 


Expense Ratio:


https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/expenseratio.asp#:~:text=An%20expense%20ratio%20(ER)%2C,assets%20under%20management%20(AUM).


 


ETC & Mutual Fund Comparison Calculator:


https://personal.vanguard.com/us/faces/JSP/Funds/Compare/CompareEntryContent.jsp


 


Find a Certified Financial Planner professional:


https://www.letsmakeaplan.org/


 


Step by Step Guide to Working With a Financial Planner:


https://www.letsmakeaplan.org/getting-ready/the-financial-planning-process


 


Sofar Sounds - Intimate concerts in unique venues:


https://www.sofarsounds.com/cities/nyc


 


Geometry of Wealth - our affiliate link to independant booksellers:


https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?aff=artisticfinance&keys=geometry%20of%20wealth


 


Family Reach - pro bono financial advice for cancer patients:


https://familyreach.org/our-mission/


 


Financial Planning Association - New York metro chapter:


https://www.financialplanningassociation.org/chapter/fpa-metro-new-york


 


Marry Murder F*#@! - the comedy with ballroom dancing - Ethan will be at opening September 24:


https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marry-murder-f-tickets-164212003523


 


Setting Goals - Long but comprehensive resource on the psychology of goals and how to set them:


https://positivepsychology.com/life-worth-living-setting-life-goals/


 


Make a budget:


https://www.consumer.gov/articles/1002-making-budget#!what-to-do


 


Calculate Net Worth:


https://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/13/calculating-your-tangible-net-worth.asp


 


Questions To Ask A Financial Advisor:


https://www.sagevestwealth.com/20-questions-for-financial-advisors/


 


Patron episode links:


 


Homeunion - company procuring rental properties for individual investors:


https://www.homeunion.com/


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Interview by Ethan Steimel


 
Support Artistic Finance by becoming a patron:


www.patreon.com/artisticfinance
 
www.artisticfinance.com

Comic creator Christopher O. Ajayi discusses how he publishes his comic on Webtoon, his rendering technique and time management schedule, and what he's doing to make money from his art.


 


Christopher O. Ajayi is a comic book artist and video creator based in Queens, NY. He launched his webcomic Fourth Clave No Sun in November 2020. He also makes videos of his sketches.


 


Chris's Instagram @christopheroajayi:


https://www.instagram.com/christopheroajayi/


 


Fourth Clave No Sun - his digital comic (FREE):


https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/fourth-clave-no-sun/ep1-prologue/viewer?title_no=537326&episode_no=3


 


Chris's Patreon and Youtube:


https://linktr.ee/ChristopherOAjayi


 


Pixellab - Chris uses to add contrast to his sketches:


https://pixellab.en.uptodown.com/android


 


Medibang Paint Pro - Chris uses to color and shade his sketches:


https://medibangpaint.com/en/


 


Webtoon:


https://www.webtoons.com/en/


 


How To Make Money From Comic Strips - article:


https://www.grekoprinting-comixwellspring.com/blog/how-to-make-money-from-comic-strips/


 


Manga - definition:


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manga


 


Manhwa - definition:


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manhwa


 


Anime - definition:


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anime


 


Miguel Guerra - comic book artists previously on Artistic Finance:


https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/zBOzS1WTeoRrrdZsF68k


 


Link to the outtakes from the interview:


https://www.patreon.com/posts/67-publishing-55704373?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy_to_clipboard&utm_campaign=postshare


 


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Interview by Ethan Steimel


 
Support Artistic Finance by becoming a patron:


www.patreon.com/artisticfinance
 
www.artisticfinance.com