Ready to hit the reset button and reboot? My guest today did just that! And the results were transformative. I'm thrilled to welcome financial adviser Kristin Wollam to the show this week.
Kristin began her career as a music supervisor in Los Angeles, working on films such as “The Blind Side,” “Sex and The City 2”, and Tom Ford’s “A Single Man.” She eventually took her talents to the boutique music publishing company Heavy Hitters Music, where she discovered, signed, and shaped artists for music placements in film and TV. In the spring of 2013, Kristin returned to her music supervision roots, becoming a Daytime Emmy Award-nominated music supervisor for her work on The Talk. Kristin also cultivated and began teaching the Music Supervision in Film & TV course at Belmont University’s West Coast location.
In this episode, she discusses the realizations that led her to step away from her career in entertainment, travel the world for a year, and ultimately find a new passion in financial planning for individuals, families, and small business-owners. Today, Kristin focuses on entertainment industry strategies and socially responsible investment planning, while also giving back to the entertainment community as a songwriting mentor to 1000+ songwriters.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation about career pivots, personal growth, and what you discover when you allow yourself to let go and step away from what you know !
Time Stamps:
00:28 Welcome to the Hollywood Second Act Club Podcast
01:17 Upcoming Pop-Up Dinner Event
02:01 Kristen's Journey from Music Supervision to Financial Planning
02:28 Thanksgiving Reflections and Personal News
03:16 The Decision to Change Careers
04:12 Kristen's Background in the Music Industry
05:50 Transitioning Out of the Entertainment Industry
08:30 A Year of Travel and Self-Discovery
15:07 Starting Over in Chicago
16:43 Entering the Financial Services Industry
18:03 Advice for Aspiring Financial Advisors
21:23 The Emotional Side of Financial Planning
22:22 Trends in the Entertainment Industry
25:49 Kristen's Leap of Faith and Letting Go
31:17 Services Offered by Kristen Wallum
Connect with Kiristin:
Website- www.morganstanley.com/kristin.wollam
Email-kristin.wollam@morganstanley.com
Kristin's "Masterclass" Guinness Mac and Cheese recipe- let us know when you try it! Download here!
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