The Actor's Instrument: Tools for the Long Game with Hassiem Muhammad
Hassiem
105 episodes
6 days ago
Discover The Actor’s Instrument, a podcast for actors dedicated to guiding listeners through the complexities of the entertainment industry. Join host and actor Hassiem Muhammad as he interviews industry experts—from casting directors to Hollywood and Broadway stars—unveiling invaluable insights and career-building strategies. Whether you're starting out or are seasoned in your craft, tune in to demystify the path to building a sustainable acting career, one episode at a time.
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Discover The Actor’s Instrument, a podcast for actors dedicated to guiding listeners through the complexities of the entertainment industry. Join host and actor Hassiem Muhammad as he interviews industry experts—from casting directors to Hollywood and Broadway stars—unveiling invaluable insights and career-building strategies. Whether you're starting out or are seasoned in your craft, tune in to demystify the path to building a sustainable acting career, one episode at a time.
Part 2 - Financial Planning For Creatives with Dr. Elaine Grogan Luttrull
The Actor's Instrument: Tools for the Long Game with Hassiem Muhammad
45 minutes
2 weeks ago
Part 2 - Financial Planning For Creatives with Dr. Elaine Grogan Luttrull
In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Hassiem Muhammad continues his in-depth discussion with Dr. Elaine Grogan Luttrull, founder of Minerva Financial Arts, as they break down the real financial decisions artists and freelancers face every day. Using a Red Light / Green Light framework, Elaine tackles common money myths and gray areas — from disability insurance and high-yield savings to investing, retirement accounts, and tax planning. This episode goes deep into IRAs, SEP IRAs, Solo 401(k)s, brokerage accounts, and how taxes truly work for self-employed creatives.
They also unpack new tax laws impacting tipped income, the importance of reporting income accurately, and how artists can legally reduce tax stress while planning for long-term stability.
Link to "tipped occupations" from the Treasury Department: https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Tipped-Occupations-Detailed-8-27-2025.pdf
IRS guidance on retirement plans for self-employed folks: https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/retirement-plans-for-small-entities-and-self-employed
🎧 Be sure to check out Part 1 of this conversation for foundational financial guidance before diving into this episode.
🔗 Connect with Minerva Financial Arts: Visit MinervaFinancialArts.com to book a session or explore Elaine’s courses for creatives.
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The Actor's Instrument: Tools for the Long Game with Hassiem Muhammad
Discover The Actor’s Instrument, a podcast for actors dedicated to guiding listeners through the complexities of the entertainment industry. Join host and actor Hassiem Muhammad as he interviews industry experts—from casting directors to Hollywood and Broadway stars—unveiling invaluable insights and career-building strategies. Whether you're starting out or are seasoned in your craft, tune in to demystify the path to building a sustainable acting career, one episode at a time.
