SAG-AFTRA Podcast: ‘Creating a Business in the Industry’

For many performers and creatives, entrepreneurship can be a means to achieve success within the industry. Whether undertaking freelance work or taking on a full-time position, those who find success agree that what’s needed is drive and talent as well as industry knowledge and business savvy. 

This podcast features panelists from MOVE L.A.’s Creating a Business to Survive and Engage the Industry panel: event chair Jen Faith Brown (Sing), UpCast app founder Drew Doyon, acting coach James Eckhouse (The Avengers), diversity activist Diana Elizabeth Jordan (7th Heaven), demo producer A.J. Teshin (Jurassic World) and vocal coach Gerald White (Frozen), with Nina Brissey (Amazing Grace) as moderator. The group discusses how performers can use their passions to gain success in rewarding moneymaking ventures as well as ways to develop individuality and confidence. Introduction by hosts SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White. 

For more podcast episodes, visit our episode summary page on the SAG-AFTRA website and be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts or TuneIn.



The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA’s endorsement.