Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
The Business of Drag with Alaska Thunderf*ck (RuPaul's Drag Race)
Thu, 19 Dec 2024
Today, guest-host Morgan Lavoie follows the money trail of drag with iconic drag queen, Alaska Thunderfuck (RuPaul's Drag Race). Alaska unpacks the business of drag through her own story— how she got started, the big money-makers in drag and the surprising reason it's hard to get a good ROI. Plus, Alaska talks about how she had to redefine success after Drag Race and her newest project Drag: The Musical, on now in New York City, and how the election has changed the stakes of the show. Find more Alaska here! Get your tickets to Drag: The Musical here.
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You know, there was this one time before I did my own money rehab when I checked my credit score and I realized I had no idea what it actually meant for my financial future. That's when it hit me. It was time to get serious about my money. We've all had that moment, right?
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Money Rehabbers, let's talk about planning for a second because I know you want to hit those big financial goals, whether it's buying a home, funding your dream, investing in your future, or just feeling more confident about your financial picture. You need more than a set it and forget it approach. You need a creative plan. And yeah, I mean that literally.
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Go to creativeplanning.com slash Nicole, where you can fill out a form to schedule a free 15-minute conversation with a member of the Creative Planning team who can talk to you about your needs and financial dreams and then connect you with a wealth manager. Your financial future starts today at creativeplanning.com slash Nicole.
I'm Nicole Lappin, the only financial expert you don't need a dictionary to understand. It's time for some money rehab.
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