Hot take: If you're relying only on acting income to survive in 2025… you're either incredibly lucky, or dangerously stressed.

In this raw and unfiltered episode, Maggie breaks down the real financial blueprint behind her life as a working actor — including exactly how much she makes, what she pays in rent, how she saves for her wedding, and why a full-time job hasn’t killed her theatre dreams (in fact, it’s helped her thrive).

• What she earns
• What she spends
• How she saves
• And how she’s still performing

Whether you're fresh out of school, deep in the hustle, or just tired of pretending you’ve got it all figured out.......... this episode is your permission slip to build stability your way.

Have a topic suggestion you'd like to have discussed on the pod? Email maggie@actoraesthetic.com.

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Feeling disconnected from your rep book? In this episode, Maggie Bera shares how to rebuild your audition binder with songs that reflect your personality, casting energy, and vocal strengths. She breaks down why most sopranos struggle to find current, callback-worthy material—and how to fix it.

Plus, Maggie shares the origin story behind one of Actor Aesthetic’s most popular downloads, now completely revamped for 2025: 100+ Contemporary Audition Songs for Sopranos.

🎵 Grab the updated list here → actoraesthetic.com/shop 🎭 Perfect for college auditions, callbacks, and rep book refreshes.

Have a topic suggestion you'd like to have discussed on the pod? Email maggie@actoraesthetic.com.

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Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com

After nearly a year away from the mic, I’m back... with a story I never thought I’d be telling.

On May 13, I had cervical disc replacement surgery at C6-C7. In this episode, I’m opening up about what led me to that decision, how the recovery process has really felt, and what it’s been like returning to the stage, the audition room, and my full-time job after surgery.

If you’ve ever pushed through pain or felt like your body was holding you back, this one’s for you.

We’re talking:

• The car accident that started it all
• Years of treatment that never fixed the problem
• What it’s like to go from a 9 to 5 to full stop
• Getting back onstage just two weeks after surgery
• My first in-person audition post-op (spoiler: I forgot part of my cut lol)
• What I’ve learned about rest, recovery, and building a new normal

If this episode resonates, share it. Post it to your IG story, tag @ActorAesthetic, and send it to someone who needs to hear they’re not alone.

Have a topic suggestion you'd like to have discussed on the pod? Email maggie@actoraesthetic.com.

Visit actoraesthetic.com for more actor tools and resources.

Follow host Maggie Bera on social media

Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera

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Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com