Episode 9: The Practical Business That Let Me Quit My Job (& Keep Acting) Ft. Rosemary Gilmore

In this episode, Carissa and Emma Claire chat with ATL-based film actor and entrepreneur Rosemary Gilmore about how launching a pool service business in Atlanta alongside her husband gave her the freedom and flexibility to pursue film acting on her own terms. From taking the leap into entrepreneurship with zero experience to navigating creative life with a business owner mindset, this episode is full of grounded advice for any creative looking to jump into the pool of starting their own business. 

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

• How Rosemary transitioned from juggling multiple draining jobs to launching a business with her husband.
• The journey of growing Heat My Pool from a side hustle into a full-time income stream.
• Why choosing a business outside the creative industry actually gave her more freedom within it.
• How she balances acting, producing, and entrepreneurship without burning out.
• Practical advice for creatives who want to build a sustainable business without giving up on their artistic goals

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Rosemary's pool equipment service business (based in Atlanta, GA): Heat My Pool
• Rosemary’s production company: Good Ghost Productions 
• Free Book Recommendation: New Thoughts For Actors by Jack Plotnick
• Book Recommendation: The Artist's Way
• Follow Rosemary! 
• Instagram
• TikTok

CONNECT WITH US:

• Instagram: @showbiz.pod 
• TikTok: @showbiz.pod
• Website: www.showbizpod.com

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