Episodes
Oct. 21, 2020
Creatively in Sync: How to Discover New Opportunities during Turbulent Times w/ Somara Jacques, Attorney
When the music business was turned upside down by the 2020 pandemic, it wasn’t just the musicians who were affected by the changes. Professionals who support musicians and artists - lawyers, agents, and industry coaches - als...
Oct. 15, 2020
3 Confidence-Killers to Overcome so You Can Go LIVE and Serve your Audience
Putting yourself "out there" is scary...but if you don't show up, someone will miss out on a blessing. And it won't be just you. It'll be the people you are called to reach with your gift, your art, your music, your presence....
Oct. 8, 2020
How to Create Your Winning Mindset as a Working Musician with Jermaine Morgan, Musician / Author
What does it take to be a successful working musician? Is it all about being the first one they call for major tours and shows? Performing on the biggest albums? Or is it something else - something much more about mindset tha...
Oct. 1, 2020
Multiple Income Streams? How Your Creative Mindset Unlocks New Ways to Earn Money
The O’Jays said it best… “Some people got to have it…” Yes, they were referring to money, but they might has well been referring to how we earn it. Discovering multiple streams of income has become a hot topic of conversation...
Sept. 24, 2020
Secrets of Effective Music Marketing: How to Apply Smart Strategies and Get Noticed w/ Dre Marshall, Executive
Is successful music marketing and promotion all just a game of luck or being ‘connected?” Is it possible for the independent artist to get the word out about projects without a ton of money or a huge team? According to label ...
Sept. 17, 2020
New Facebook Rules affecting Musicians and Livestreams | Fake news or cause for concern?
Is Facebook about to crush every musician who streams "musical experiences" as of October 1st? Or is this all a big misunderstanding? We're here to dispel some myths and help bring clarity to the entire debate on livestreamin...
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, ...
Aug. 27, 2020
"What Now? What Next?" How to Handle Creative Uncertainty
If you’re uncertain about your creative future, you’re not alone. The entire music and entertainment industry has been turned upside down, and even creatives who are strong in their faith are questioning their next move. When...
Aug. 20, 2020
Who is your "Who"? 3 Keys to Coping with Change as a Creative
It’s a pointed question, but it must be asked... Who are you as a creative, and who are you doing all of this for? As we complete this series on the SERVICE steps in the God and Gigs book in this anniversary month, we reveal ...
Aug. 13, 2020
How to Keep Cool Creatively when Life Goes Crazy: Setting Priorities, Changing Strategies, and Seeing a Better Future
When things go sideways in life...can you keep your cool and keep moving forward? The drastic changes that can alter our lives as creatives have never been more apparent. Cultural shifts, technological innovations and industr...
Aug. 6, 2020
How Prioritizing Key Relationships Keeps you Balanced as a Creative
Believe it or not, the value of your creative life can be determined by just one factor - the strength and quality of your relationships. Now that connections are fragile and social distancing has interfered with our ability ...
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 16, 2020
TBH: Keeping the Faith and Facing the Brutal Facts of Creative Life during a Pandemic
It's not always easy to keep your head up, creative. Especially now. In the face of continuous negative news, uncertain economic realities, and confusion in the culture, Christ-centered creatives are in between a rock and a h...
July 9, 2020
4 Healthy Strategies When You're Feeling Angry as an Artist
Can you get mad without going mad? In the proper context, anger can motivate us to react, to change things, to move in new directions. As creatives, our emotions are often the main catalyst behind our inspiration . But what a...
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 18, 2020
How to Completely Overcome the One Agonizing Puzzle Every Artist Faces
Got 99 problems? We won’t finish that sentence...but we think there’s one problem that plagues every creative. It’s the artist in the mirror. In this passionate discussion from one of our Creative Checkups, we dig deep into t...
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 21, 2020
No Room for Nice? Love, Leadership and the True Value of Your Legacy
Can you become a respected leader in your field without sacrificing your closest relationships? As the world grows smaller, and each of us as creatives are granted more and more influence, the answer to that question becomes ...
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.