Money matters, especially in today’s uncertain world.
We’ve rounded up the best resources to help creatives find new income streams, explore passive income sources, and achieve a deeper understanding of personal finance. Check out our top picks below and get ready to take control of your financial life in a way that’s creative, fun, and empowering.
PODCASTS 🎤
So Money with Farnoosh Torabi
Hosted by award-winning financial strategist Farnoosh Torabi, this podcast delivers expert advice that’s engaging and fun. Farnoosh is a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion, making sure these important topics are always part of the conversation.
Art Marketing Podcast
This podcast provides actionable advice for artists looking to build and grow their businesses. The hosts cover a range of topics, from marketing and branding to pricing and sales strategies.
BOOKS 📚
Finance for the People (Read the first two chapters free here!)
Written by Paco de Leon, a musician, illustrator, and former financial planner, this finance book is anything but usual – it’s filled with storytelling and illustrations that simplify complex issues.
Get Good with Money
This must-read was written by Tiffany Aliche, founder of Budgetnista, an organization that has empowered over 1 million women worldwide to save money and pay off debt.
FREE ARTICLES/GUIDES 🗒️
Money Advice Newsletter
The Hell Yeah Group (subscribe to their Nerd-letter)
- Check out their list of free money advice & resources!
- Read their archived newsletters here.
- Follow their instagram for money memes! 💰
TedTalk
The secret to being a successful freelancer
Clever Girl Finance
This free downloadable worksheet provides an actionable roadmap to help achieve financial goals.
PASSIVE INCOME PLATFORMS 💰
Fiverr
This platform connects creatives to clients. It’s perfect for writers and videographers, allowing you to set your own prices and create a portfolio!
Upwork
A go-to resource for freelancers, this platform provides job postings for creatives and tools for communication and collaboration.
Society6 or Redbubble
These are both online marketplaces that allow artists to sell their artworks as prints, apparel, rugs, and other products. These platforms offer a user-friendly interface and help artists reach a global audience.
DROOL
This is a freelance platform that focuses on digital products, such as fonts, graphics, and templates. DROOL allows creatives to monetize their expertise and generate passive income by selling high-quality digital assets.
Etsy
On Etsy, artists have the flexibility to sell a variety of physical products, including handmade crafts, vintage items, and unique goods. This provides a platform to showcase creativity and reach a wider audience.
Canva
A great option for designers looking to create passive income through their design skills, Canva provides a user-friendly platform with a wide range of templates and graphics. <
