Creative Success = Financial Balance with Flexible Budget Plans As a creative individual, dealing with irregular income can be daunting. In this episode of From "Creative Passion To Profit", titled "How Creatives Can Budget for Regular Income," I, Mahmood, tackle one of the biggest challenges faced by those in the arts and creative world—budgeting. Have you ever felt the high of being fully booked and having commissions flying off the shelves, only to be met with silence and income droughts the following month? You're not alone. But here's the good news: with a little planning, you can smooth out those financial ups and downs. In this episode, I'll share three simple steps to help you build a budgeting system that fits your lifestyle and supports your creative ambitions. You'll learn how to determine your essential baseline expenses, create a financial buffer for quiet months, and implement a flexible yet simple budgeting method that allows you to thrive creatively and financially. You'll also have some homework tasks... Timestamped Summary: [00:00:00] Introduction to challenges of budgeting with erratic income. [00:00:58] Step 1: Determine your baseline expenses. [00:02:12] Step 2: Build a financial buffer for quieter months. [00:03:46] Step 3: Apply a simple, discipline-based budget system. [00:04:58] Homework: Calculate baseline expenses and track income. Mentioned in this episode: Training Training Training Find out more about Budgetwhizz Find out more about Budgetwhizz Budgetwhizz…
In the mountains of central Appalachia, blood runs as deep as these hollers and just as dark. Since before our kind knew these hills, hearts of unknowable hunger and madness have slumbered beneath them. These are the darkest mountains in the world. How dare we think we can break the skin of a god and dig out its heart without bringing forth blood and darkness? Old Gods of Appalachia is a horror-anthology podcast set in the shadows of an Alternate Appalachia, a place where digging too deep in ...
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The first story arc of season five comes to its inevitable conclusion. CW: Gunfire, kidnapping, fist fighting, gore, body horror, desecration of corpses, monster noises, howls, animal sounds, death of a child, ritual mutilation, death by monster, death by flora. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Sh…
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Episode 75: Logistics and Provisions
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31:14Each side prepares for the oncoming night. CW: Discussion of suicide, dementia, depression, death of parents via auto accident, and smoking; kidnapping, occult/religious practices, religious trauma, threat of harm to an elder, CB Radio sound effects. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced…
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The days grow darker in Baker’s Gap as allies from different generations meet face to face. CW: Gunfire, profanity, mentions of ritual sex magic, marijuana, psychedelic mushrooms, cult activity, kidnapping, hobbits, threat of harm to the elderly, depiction of the aftermath of a fist fight. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Sh…
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Episode 73: The Blood of Wolves
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36:11Old enemies rise as older friends try to make peace. CW: Gore, mutilation (facial, bodily, and eye), desecration of corpses, human sacrifice, cult activities, religious overtones, quasi-church service, vomit, discussion of the death of family members, addiction, support groups, homelessness. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve …
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"Stacking the Odds" was featured in the holiday live show Family Traditions, which was originally performed at the Orange Peel in Asheville, NC, in December of 2023. CW: Family strife, prophecy, mention of animal butchery, discussion of infertility, Christianity, baked goods. Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Sound desi…
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Episode 72: Strange Visitations
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29:47A family receives visitors in the shadow of the passing of a loved one. CW: Reflections on the death of friends and family, funeral home, mention of bodies lying in state for viewing, injury of an elder. Written by Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Intro music: “The La…
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Episode 71: Season Five Prologue
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14:14Welcome to Season Five, family. CW: Imagery of being trapped in a small town, imagery associated with the satanic panic, family strife. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and…
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Family Meeting: Cam & Steve Talk About What’s Next Following Hurricane Helene
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7:11An update from the creators of Old Gods of Appalachia. FUNDRAISING LINKS Hurricane Helene Flood Relief Tee “Son, Hold On (Killian’s Song)” by Landon Blood Hurricane Relief by Jon Charles Dwyer Download Transcript WELCOME TO THE HOLLER As of October 25, 2024, THE HOLLER is live! If you're a new subscriber, click here to move to the Holler. If you ar…
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A special announcement from Cam and Steve regarding the many exciting things afoot here at Old Gods of Appalachia. Old Gods of Appalachia: Deeper Still Backerkit link: http://mymcg.info/ogoa-deeper-still Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com COMPLETE YOUR SOCIA…
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Episode 70: The Burden of Proof
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1:13:27Marigold Underwood concludes her testimony, and Jack’s fate is decided. CW: Loud crashes, self loathing, intrusive thoughts, parental shame, psychological torment, exorcism, marital strife, gore, death by decapitation/dismemberment, otherworldly possession, sounds/language of courtroom proceedings and grief. Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell N…
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