Join co-hosts Katherine and Nathalie to start off 2026 for KE Creative! Get a behind-the-scenes look into some of our recent personal and professional milestones, as well as how we really feel about the ups and downs of being music entrepreneurs.

Listen to our discussions on the question marks over our own careers, the things we DREAD doing and also look forward to, and how we plan on moving forward this year… even if life finds a way to redirect us along the way!

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Wrap up the end of Season 2 and the year 2025 with co hosts Dr. Katherine Emeneth and Nathalie Simper! In the final episode of this season, Katherine and Nathalie talk about good news in the Classical Music Industry. They share ways that Classical Music has taken steps toward better wages for orchestral musicians, creating hand-on training for upcoming professional musicians, modernizing music degree curricula, and advocating for new music and representation.

Links:

University of South Florida & The Florida Orchestra

The Memphis Composers Institute

The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra

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Money can feel like one of the most overwhelming and confusing parts of a classical music career. In this episode, explore the reasons so many musicians feel unprepared to manage their finances, why money education is often delayed until it's "too late," and how your personal experiences shape the way you save, spend, and think about financial stability.

You'll hear stories from Nathalie's own financial journey—from childhood money beliefs, to working in student loan servicing, to learning how to enjoy spending without guilt—and the systems she uses as a freelancer and entrepreneur. Discover why financial stability is built, not granted, and how small, consistent steps can transform the relationship you have with your bank account, your work, and your peace of mind.

Main Points:

• Why classical musicians grow up with a scarcity mindset—and how this shapes everything from gig decisions to financial anxiety
• How gaps in music school curricula delay your financial literacy journey
• The impact of delayed gratification on budgeting, saving, and long-term planning
• How personal upbringing, culture, and early money memories influence your current habits
• The simple spreadsheet system that makes budgeting, variable income tracking, and tax season easier
• Why separating personal and business finances can be a game changer for freelancers
• How to enjoy your creature comforts sustainably without spiraling into guilt
• Clear strategies for reducing or avoiding debt whenever possible
• Why there's no "one right way" to manage money—and how to build a system that fits your lifestyle
• Recommended resources for first steps to discovering your version of financial stability

Resource Links:

• Tori Dunlap and Her First 100K on Instagram
• "Financial Feminist" Podcast and Book
• Your Rich BFFon Instagram
• Networth and Chill Pod
• Pre-order "Well Endowed" by Vivian Tu

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