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Creatives Prevail
Conversations with creators, artists, founders, and industry professionals about how creative careers are built. Produced by Omelette Prevail.
Episodes
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Why Creators Are Becoming Media Companies (Ramin Beheshti from Caliber)
Ramin Beheshti, CEO and Co-Founder of Caliber, shares his journey from leading technology at Dow Jones to building a media company focused on reaching younger…
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Messy Action Is Better Than Doom Scrolling (Grace Otto)
Indie Dark Pop artist Grace Otto shares how theater, songwriting, fashion, and activism all come together in her creative identity. We also talk about learning…
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There Are No Wrong Answers in Music (Emory Duncan)
Indie Folk artist Emory Duncan joins us fresh off the release of Semicircles and Half Written Songs, an EP recorded inside his log cabin in the Santa Cruz…
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Build a Brand Without Losing Yourself (Kyle Knight)
Artist Kyle Knight talks about growing up around music, learning the business side of a creative career, and how branding, networking, and the right team…
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Why Music Belongs in Every School (Tony Mazzocchi, President of Kaufman Music Center)
Tony Mazzocchi, President and CEO of the Kaufman Music Center, shares how a career that started with trombone and freelance performance unexpectedly led to…
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Getting Fired Saved My Life (DJ Lyris)
DJ and music curator Lyris Greene shares how getting fired after 14 and a half years working in the government pushed her to go all in on a creative career in…
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You Don’t Have to Monetize Your Passion (Tamsen Webster)
Tamsen Webster, author, speaker, and message designer, shares how a career spanning the arts, marketing, fundraising, and advertising led to her obsession with…
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Create the Opportunities You Want (John Mlynczak CEO of NAMM)
John Mlynczak, President and CEO of NAMM, shares his path from trumpet player and music educator to roles at PreSonus, Hal Leonard, and ultimately landing at…
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Point Thumbs Before You Point Fingers (Claude Silver of VaynerX)
Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX and author of Be Yourself at Work, discusses how creators and industry leaders can balance empathy with…
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Let’s Build a Creator Live! Panel (Phoenix Fan Fusion 2026)
In this interactive workshop we pick a random topic from the audience and build a complete content creator blueprint live, breaking down brand positioning…
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6 Year Anniversary and Update
Creatives Prevail celebrates six years and more than 280 episodes! We look back at the podcast’s move into video, what’s performing best across YouTube and…
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No Response Is NOT a Response (Steff Agathis from Vitalize Records)
Music manager and founder of Vitalize Projects and Vitalize Records, Steff Agathis, talks about managing artists beginning at 11 years old, building an…
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Technology Should Make Creativity Feel Magical (Zoe Wrenn of Tamber)
Musician, self-taught coder, and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Zoe Wrenn shares how she went from touring and creating the viral song “Hailey” to founding Tamber…
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Creative Collaboration Makes Us More Human (Andrew McCluskey from musicto)
Andrew McCluskey, founder of musicto, shares how he left a successful career to become a musician and eventually build a global community around collaboration…
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Make It Easy for Brands to Say Yes (Monique Sar of De Vitesse)
Monique Sar, founder of marketing agency De Vitesse, shares how she moved from becoming one of her firm’s top female financial advisors to helping creators…
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Plan for Momentum Before It Happens (Russ Rieger of Not Dead Yet Media)
Music executive and Not Dead Yet Media founder Russ Rieger has worked with artists including The Replacements, Cyndi Lauper, Prong, Modern English, and The…
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Your Creative Career Needs More Than Talent (Kenny Feinstein from Water Tower)
Kenny Feinstein from the punk rock bluegrass band Water Tower shares how busking, livestreams, and a unique creative identity helped him rebuild his band into…
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How Dungeons and Dragons Teaches Better Teamwork (Larry Cummings from Off The Map Games)
Larry Cummings of Off The Map Games joins the show to talk about system design, small teams, RPGs, and why games can teach us so much about collaboration…
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Why You Need to Earn the Audience’s Time (Joey Vesely of Trace Remains)
Joey Vesely of post hardcore band Trace Remains talks about growing up in the Pittsburgh DIY scene and the challenge of getting people’s attention without…
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Persistence Is the Creative Advantage (MADiSON ViOLETT)
Post-hardcore artist MADiSON ViOLETT discusses how she was able to drop seven singles in a year without burning out. We also talk about her latest release…
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How to Build a Creative Identity That Feels Like You (Rivkah Reyes)
Rivkah Reyes, known for playing Katie in the film School of Rock, shares how she’s built her own creative identity across music, acting, writing, and…
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Write It Before the Feeling Disappears (Eric Colville of The Low Stakes Band)
Eric Colville of The Low Stakes Band talks about writing songs that feel true instead of chasing what sounds commercial. We also discuss their single “Upon the…
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Bring Your Bubbles (Jaclyn Dima)
Musician and artist Jaclyn Dima talks about growing up in a musical family, finding her way through open mics and teaching, and returning to music with her…
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Don’t Take Shortcuts With Your Reputation (Dallas Jackson from TipSee Music)
Dallas Jackson, Founder of TipSee Music and The Hondo Rodeo Fest, shares how he went from finance to building music tech and event startups. We talk about…
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Turning Setbacks Into Opportunities (Dani Felt)
Publicist and artist Dani Felt shares her journey from a successful music blog to building her own company, writing a book, and navigating both sides of the…
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How GigSalad Became THE Marketplace for Performers and Entertainers (Mark Steiner)
Founder of GigSalad, Mark Steiner, shares how he went from being a talent agent to building one of the first online marketplaces for entertainers long before…
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Why Every Musician Should Learn Production (Orphan Prodigy)
Ian and Danielle of Orphan Prodigy dive into building a band from the ground up, from overcoming burnout and mental health struggles to creating a full scale…
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What Makes a Podcast Worth Returning To? (Chris Laxamana former co-host of The Adam Carolla Show)
Chris Laxamana shares his journey from the early days of podcasting to becoming the showrunner and co-host of The Adam Carolla Show and host of the hit podcast…
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Why Communication Solves Almost Everything (Randy Nichols)
Randy Nichols shares his journey through artist management representing bands like Underoath, The Starting Line, and Say Anything. We also discuss his work…
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Why Community Is Everything (Basti from Melonball)
Basti from Melonball shares how the band went from friends making music together to touring internationally, all while staying true to the DIY punk scene. We…
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How to Know When It’s Time to Change Paths (Jess Bumsted from Root & Trellis and Book More Women)
Jess Bumsted shares her journey from booking agencies and major festivals to launching growth consulting firm Root & Trellis, along with her work advocating…
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How to Keep Releasing Music Without Burning Out (Leah Nawy)
Indie Pop artist Leah Nawy shares her journey from studying songwriting and production to releasing music independently as well as breaking down how…
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Podcasting on the Walt Disney Studios Lot (Imagination Skyway)
Host of Imagination Skyway podcast Matthew Krul and myself discuss our experience filming an interview on-site on the Walt Disney Studios Lot with director of…
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60 Years of Art and Still Curious (Philip Slagter)
Philip Slagter, a visual artist with over six decades of experience and a pioneer in pop surrealism, shares his journey from New York art director to full-time…
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Keep Your Edge with In-Ear Monitors and Hearing Protection (The NAMM Show 2026)
Recorded live at The NAMM Show 2026. From front-of-house to backstage and beyond, hearing is an audio professional's most valuable tool, yet it’s often the…
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Will AI Replace Musicians? (Dawn in the Dark)
Independent rock band Dawn in the Dark shares how learning guitar by rewinding cassette tapes in Pakistan evolved into a global music career and a nonprofit…
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Persistence is the Real Talent (Jason Hollis)
Jason Hollis, artist developer, producer, and owner of Nashville’s The Eighth Room, shares how moving to Los Angeles at 17 led to mentorship from Capitol…
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Building a Niche Label Around Film Scores (Robin Esterhammer from Perseverance Records)
Robin is the founder of Perseverance Records, an independent label focused on rescuing and releasing film scores, specializing in rare, unreleased, and…
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Why Pure Analog Still Matters (Dindae Sheena from Telegrapher)
Recorded at NAMM 2026, Dindae Sheena, President of Global Sales and Marketing at Telegrapher, shares how the company applied its sister brand’s expertise in…
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If You Wouldn’t Do It Off Camera… (Jennifer White)
Jennifer White shares what she’s learned from 17 years as an adult content creator and performer, from adapting to industry changes to maintaining creative…
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Why Being “Interesting” Matters More Than Metrics (Livia Tortella from Black Box)
Livia Tortella shares her path through major labels, becoming co-president/CMO at Warner before founding music marketing agency Black Box. We talk about…
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Podcast Update
Quick note on what we've been working on and why it's important to take breaks. New episodes starting January 2026!
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Make the Debut Album Mean Something (Nep)
Indie-Pop artist Nep opens up about reinventing her sound, embracing discomfort, and building momentum one post at a time on TikTok. We also dig into the…
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Make the Debut Album Mean Something (Nep)
Indie-Pop artist Nep opens up about reinventing her sound, embracing discomfort, and building momentum one post at a time on TikTok. We also dig into the…
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Why DIY Touring Still Works (Jake LeDrew of Dial Drive)
Jake from Orlando punk band Dial Drive talks about building a loyal fanbase through touring and their local music scene. We also talk about why they signed to…
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Become Worth the Money You Want to Make (Carlos Benjamin of High Profile Lifestyle)
Experiential marketer Carlos Benjamin shares how he went from working on film sets and tour managing to founding production and talent agency High Profile…
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Admire Your Own Lawn (Forrest Day)
Artist and bandleader Forrest Day talks about re-making an album three times and why he scrapped a five-figure mix to release something that felt true to him…
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You’re Responsible for Your Own Momentum (Karoline and Mati of CF98)
Polish pop-punk band CF98’s Karoline and Mati talk returning to their roots, writing simpler songs that hit harder, and the grind behind their new single “Hate…
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Cosplaying High Tech and High Fantasy Characters (Game On Expo)
Recorded live at Game On Expo, this panel features Alexis (Crooked Feather), Rebecca, and Becca as we dive into the creative and technical challenges of…
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Little Forms of Gratitude (Miist)
Singer-songwriter Miist started her music journey at 34, turning personal healing into songs like Could You Lend Me a Smile, a global project recorded in over…
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Build a Content Vault (Tyson Blatter)
Recorded at Pokémon Worlds outside the Anaheim Convention Center, content creator Tyson Blatter shares how he balances a full-time job with 138K+ TikTok…
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FIVE YEARS STRONG
This anniversary episode is a celebration of creativity, conversations, and community. We’ve gathered some of our favorite moments over the years to share…
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You Go Where You Look (Tristam Steinberg)
Interior Designer and Creative Director Tristam Steinberg shares how his background in psychology and advertising influences iconic venues like Brooklyn Bowl…
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Turning Setbacks Into Strategy (Unica of Seas the Day)
Unica Buitizon, founder of Seize the Day, shares how dropping out of college, failing 12 businesses, and even going viral for the wrong reasons shaped her…
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Making Music Without a Safety Net (Aaron Mitchell of An Awful Mess)
Aaron Mitchell of An Awful Mess shares the journey from his first band to building a new project, surviving lineup changes, creating Desert Grey Music…
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Your Ears Are Worth Protecting (Kelly Fox of Plug and Play Jewelry)
Kelly Fox shares how she turned her love of concert photography into a touring career and how losing too many earplugs led to founding her own jewelry company…
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Synchronicity Is a Design Tool (Justin Bolognino of META)
Justin Bolognino of META shares how he built immersive experiences for Goose, Luna Luna, and Spirit Lake at Suwannee Hulaween, while also launching his new…
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Most People Wouldn’t Even Get on Stage (Hannah of TRUSS)
Hannah from Truss shares how their DIY ethos, live show energy, and supportive Cleveland scene helped the band go from college gigs to opening for Everclear…
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Creating an Inclusive & Diverse Gaming Community (Game On Expo)
Recorded live at Game On Expo, this panel features Ryan, Daphne, and Emily as we explore how creators can build inclusive and diverse communities both online…
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Mid Year Reflection
In this "off the cuff" episode we dive into accomplishments made with the podcast so far this year, what we're improving upon, and what we have planned next…