Creative Business And Entrepreneurship Episodes
Sept. 11, 2020
How to Develop Your Artistic Influence and Thrive Through Transitions w/ Dwayne "Saint Orbin" Bennett, Musical Director and Producer
Dwayne “Saint Orbin” Bennett, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer and creative entrepreneur, has become one of the most respected and influential musicians in gospel, hip-hop, R&B and beyond. But he didn’t get...
Sept. 3, 2020
Artists, Anxiety, and a Pandemic: How to Overcome Challenges as a Creative w/ Jeremy "DaConnect" Mills, Manager
What do you do when you’ve worked your whole life to become a mover and shaker in the music and entertainment industry - only to see that industry grind to a halt overnight?. Jeremy “DaConnect” Mills, musician, tour manager, ...
July 30, 2020
How to Upgrade your Creative Confidence with Essential Daily Habits w/ LaVie and Allen C. Paul
It’s fun to switch things up once in a while. For over 70 shows, we’ve interviewed top musicians, artists and creatives, but our host has never been on the hot seat himself to answer questions about his creative routines. In ...
July 23, 2020
Website Worries? How to Upgrade Your Online Presence and Increase Your Impact
If you didn’t think maintaining your website was important before...you’ve probably experienced a rude awakening in the past few months. As creatives the world over adapt to the new realities of post-pandemic life, we’ve seen...
July 2, 2020
Discovering the Strength of Telling Your Story w/ Nate Setto, Recording Artist
Can God use the darkest moments of an artist’s life to guide him toward the path to true creative freedom and success? R&B artist Nate Setto, a rising young independent performer hailing from Detroit, has learned that letting...
June 25, 2020
Create Your Incredible Music Career by Embracing Heart and Hustle w/ Kern Brantley
With a career that has spanned over 30 years working with the greatest entertainers and musicians in every genre, legendary musician and producer Kern Brantley is a walking and talking musical history lesson. From stepping in...
June 12, 2020
From Home to Homecoming: Discover What Makes an Artist Great with Naärai, Vocalist and Actor
How does an independent artist go from finding her way in a new city, to performing with not one, but TWO of the biggest stars in the world? Singer, actor and songwriter Naärai Jacobs’ incredible story reveals the possibiliti...
June 4, 2020
Treasure the Transition: How Little Changes Lead to Big Results in Your Creative Career
As they say, the only constant in life is change. And for the artist and musician, change is something we’re experiencing more every single day. The big issue for most musicians, artists and creatives is the fear of how to ha...
May 28, 2020
How to Discover your Authentic Self as an Independent Artist with Maria Z
Is it possible to maintain a healthy self-image and your artistic integrity in the entertainment business – and still make a living doing what you love? In an industry that often feels stacked against the independent artist, ...
May 14, 2020
Mastering the Mindset of a Successful Musician Now and Beyond with Trent Phillips, Producer and Musical Director
The celebrated musician and producer reveals the process that shaped his career in gospel music industry and the lessons every Christian creative must apply to survive and thrive in an uncertain and constantly changing culture.
May 7, 2020
3 Important Tips for Artists When Transitioning From Supporting Others to Your Own Independent Brand
How do you move to the front of the stage when you’ve spent a lifetime being in the background? This is the question many talented musicians and vocalists are asking. As the entire world continues to struggle to recover from ...
April 23, 2020
Are Donations Dangerous? Why It's Essential to Recognize Your Worth
This discussion could get us in trouble. As the Covid-19 situation has enveloped our cultural and social world, philanthropy and charitable giving have become a huge part of the response . Scores of artists and creatives have...
April 16, 2020
The Right (Vocal) Stuff: How to Build Lasting Success through Consistent Training With Rachel James, BGV and Vocal Producer
In an industry that often seems to reward ‘overnight success’, is it worth it to perfect your craft, maintain professional principles, and learn from the best mentors you can find? According to creative entrepreneur, backgro...
April 9, 2020
Tame your Taxes and Future-Proof Your Creative Business with Jake Randall, CEO of Taxbot
Is it really possible to protect your hard earned creative income.. ... to confidently run and maintain an artistically focused business… ... and keep accurate financial records all year around… ...all while remaining complia...
March 19, 2020
How to Make the Best of Success: Insights from Jazz Pianist / Producer Daniel Weatherspoon
Name any major gospel or R&B project in the past 25 years - whether from Janet Jackson, Beyoncé, Paula Abdul, Donald Lawrence, Karen Clark-Sheard, Carl Thomas, the Winans, Fred Hammond, the list goes on and on - and there...
Feb. 27, 2020
Music Law 101: How to Protect your Rights, Increase your Profits, and Promote with Confidence with Somara Jacques, Esq.
Do you hide under the bushes when someone mentions the word “lawyers”? The music and entertainment business has always been a treacherous place for artists who don’t know the legal side of being a creative. Many of us are fri...
Feb. 13, 2020
3 Productivity Hacks That Protect Your Creative Motivation
If there’s one thing we creatives all have in common - it’s the struggle to be consistent. It’s not that we don’t know what to do - it’s making sure we keep doing it. That’s as true for a podcast host and creative coach as it...
Jan. 30, 2020
50 Episodes Later: A Challenge to Creatives, Lessons from a Legend and the Spiritual Responsibility of Excellence
It’s our 50th episode...but the celebration takes second chair to the important challenge we are posing to every creative in our community. Here’s the question for you - are you doing what you were created to do? And are you ...
Jan. 2, 2020
3 Things to Leave in 2019 and 3 Things You Need More of in 2020 [TGGS 48]
New Year, New Decade...New you? At the start of a year, it seems the entire world is bursting with optimism. But it's important that we take stock of what we need to leave behind in the last decade so we can have our most su...
Dec. 19, 2019
Voyage to Success: How to Level Up and Excel on Any Stage with Jamal Moore, Drummer and Producer [TGGS 47]
How does a drummer with a dream, who began playing drums in his family's church at only seven years old, rise to become a highly successful musician touring with some of the biggest stars in music? Jamal Moore says it takes u...
Dec. 5, 2019
Creative Checkup LIVE: How One Student Found her Audience, Fine-tuned her Message and Got Focused on Progress [TGGS 46]
In this exclusive behind the scenes episode, we share a coaching call with an aspiring vocalist and influencer as she works through the issues every creative faces.
Nov. 21, 2019
Healthy Artist = Happy Artist! How to Take Control of your Health with Dr. Katina [TGGS 45]
Reaching our highest potential as artists is impossible if we aren't healthy enough to pursue it. In this in-depth discussion, health advocate Dr. Katina shares key strategies and tips to help creatives put our health first.
Oct. 24, 2019
How to Amplify your Success by Sharpening your Skills with John Mike, Producer [TGGS 43]
What's the secret to continued success as a creative? Acclaimed producer John Mike reveals the key to reaching new levels - developing your skills and investing in yourself.
Sept. 12, 2019
Promote Smart: How Artists Can Reach the Right People [TGGS 40]
Are you promoting with purpose? This simple but powerful concept will help you book more gigs, gain more followers, and reach your ideal audience.