Talent, passion, knowledge, and family all come together in this episode. Smartistry founder Melissa Peck chats with her friend, Chicago Director, Actor, and Artistic Director Hayley L. Rice about growing up "in the biz" and the lessons she absorbed from her parents, co-founders of First Folio Theatre, David Rice and Alison Vesely. Hayley shares her personal reflections on the precarious balance between her passion for the theatre and her evolving relationship with personal finance. From her vantage point as current Artistic Director of Babes with Blades she also shares insights on the non-profit business model for performing arts organizations, how it offers both challenges and opportunities for innovation in today's uncertain times.  To provide much-needed support to these vital organizations, please visit firstfolio.org and babeswithblades.org

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