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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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Creativity After Hours (Jack Mangan of SLAM)
Jack Mangan shares his journey from musician and early podcaster to founding SLAM (Support Life and Music), a nonprofit tackling mental health in the music…
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Why Most Ideas Don’t Have Legs (Christopher Leon Price)
Filmmaker and podcaster Chris Price reflects on over 1,000 podcast episodes, navigating creative pivots from streaming on Twitch to film, and the discipline it…
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Music at Your Own Pace (Kris Roe of The Ataris)
Kris Roe reflects on The Ataris' 17-year album gap, their new single and music video “Car Song,” and how rebuilding after COVID, personal loss, and burnout…
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How Producers and Recording Studios Can Level Up Their Podcasting Capabilities (The NAMM Show)
Recorded live at The NAMM Show 2025, this panel features professionals from across the podcasting and production world including Jenn Liang-Chaboud (Shure)…
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Make It Your Own, Then Pass It On (Ute Lemper)
Ute Lemper reflects on her four decade career as a globally acclaimed vocalist, composer, and actor. We discuss her bold reinterpretation of Kurt Weill, the…
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Building Superfan Experiences (Eric Weiner of The Wild Honey Pie)
Eric Weiner, founder of The Wild Honey Pie, shares how his blog evolved into a creative agency connecting artists, fans, and brands through curated…
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Authenticity Over Algorithms (Mia Asano)
Musician Mia Asano shares how going viral was only the beginning. We dive into her transition from violin performance major to social media phenomenon with…
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Designing with Nature (RA Beattie from Breedlove Guitars)
In this special interview filmed at The NAMM Show, creative director RA Beattie shares his path from film production and web development to having a key role…
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How to Incorporate Gaming into Your Brand (Game On Expo)
Recorded live at Game On Expo, this panel features returning guests Daphne Greene and Emily Grieve as we explore how gaming influences branding from visual…
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Lead with Kindness (Michael Sherman from Feature.FM)
Michael Sherman, VP of Business Development at Feature.FM, shares how he transitioned from booking college shows to building artist-first tools in music tech…
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Why Your Pitch Matters More Than Your Website (Nikita from Maildoso)
Nikita, founder of Maildoso, shares how failing at seven startups taught him the power of cold outreach. We dive into how Maildoso helps scale cold emails…
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How a TikTok Post Changed Everything (Matt Becker from Off Guard)
Matt Becker of modern rock band Off Guard shares how a spontaneous TikTok post led to a career-changing DM from Alan Day of Four Year Strong, who would go on…
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Get Your Foot in the Door (Connor Taylor from On-Stage)
In this special interview from The NAMM Show floor, Connor Taylor, Product Line Manager for On-Stage, shares how persistence and networking helped him…
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Success Comes to Those Who Do Just a Little Bit More (Hope Georgiou from HG Media)
Hope Georgiou, co-founder of HG Media, shares the key mindset that propelled her from intern to senior manager in just three years. We also dive into the…
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Don’t Waste Initial Feedback (Joseph Perla from Hangout)
Joseph Perla is the founder of Hangout, a virtual space where people can ‘hangout’ and listen to music. In this interview he discusses his journey launching…
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Finding Your Path in Leadership (Eastman School of Music's Rachel Roberts)
Rachel Roberts, Director of the Institute for Music Leadership at Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, shares how her journey from managing…
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Swipe Right on Opportunity (Lyndsie Crawford of The Meet Market Podcast)
Lyndsie Crawford, co-host of The Meet Market podcast, shares how her journey from The Bachelor to on-air hosting led her to launching a podcast dedicated to…
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Just Make Stuff (Sean Oliver)
Filmmaker Sean Oliver shares how he honed his skills through short films and film challenges, leading up to his debut feature Forever Home. We also dive into…
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Refusing to Quit (Eddie Barella from iDobi Radio)
Eddie Barella, CEO of iDobi Radio, discusses how he started his own internet radio station at fifteen and later merged with competitor at the time iDobi Radio…
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Trust Your Gut (Greg Almeida from Secret Gardens)
Multi-instrumentalist and producer Greg Almeida from Secret Gardens and A Lot Like Birds breaks down touring the country and completing a four album concept…
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Leave Things Better Than You Found Them (John Chan from 2x Growth Agency)
John Chan, founder of 2x Growth Agency, shares why he left college at 19 to launch a web design consultancy and how unconventional decisions shaped his career…
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Work on Yourself (Daniel Brindley)
Entrepreneur and venue owner of Jammin Java, Daniel Brindley, shares how he and his brothers purchased the location with no prior experience and transformed it…
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To Be Cringe is to Be Free (Sophia Warren)
Singer-songwriter Sophia Warren shares their six year journey in releasing their debut EP, "Bloodstone," a deeply personal collection of songs reflecting their…
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Everyday is a School Day (The Holy Knives)
Kody and Kyle of the rock duo The Holy Knives recount the challenges of self-booking a 125-show tour over 18 months, including festival performances and a…
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Relaxation is the Key (OOMASOOMA)
Timo Ellis, the musician and songwriter behind solo project OOMASOOMA, shares his journey from the grunge movement in Washington to touring and recording with…
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2024 Wrapped
We’ve had some major milestones this year. In this episode we take a look back at what has been accomplished, what we’re looking to improve upon for the…
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Consistency Builds Communities (Dinossindgeil)
Nico aka Twitch streamer Dinossindgeil known for his ‘No Hit’ runs on Dark Souls talks about finding and building your community as well as discovering your…
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Putting in the Work (Farah Camille)
Singer-songwriter Farah Camille shares her journey starting as a guitarist in jazz band to a budding artist with over 100 songs written. We also dive into the…
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Find Your Own Voice (Robot Koch)
Award-winning artist, producer, and composer Robot Koch discusses his music's placement in hit TV shows like Blacklist, Lucifer, Pretty Little Liars, and The…
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Answer Every Call (Jonathan Shank)
Entrepreneur and manager Jonathan Shank shares his journey from the jam band scene to founding his own company, producing non-traditional events like Peppa…
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No Masks Allowed (Riley Hart from Turn Zero)
Riley, the drummer for the emo adjacent band Turn Zero, chats about how marching band and drum and bugle corp prepared him for performing in rock bands. Follow…
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The Pauses in Life (Laura Carbone)
Musician and medium Laura Carbone discusses her double album The Cycle, inspired by the changing seasons and her journey of self-reflection as an artist. She…
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Return of Warped Tour (Kevin Lyman)
In this special 200th episode, founder of Warped Tour Kevin Lyman talks about what he’s been up to in the last few years and the return of the iconic festival…
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Make Damn Sure You Believe in What You’re Doing (Bones UK)
Rosie and Carmen from the Grammy-nominated duo BONES UK chat about everything from being approached by Jeff Beck from the Yardbirds to recording in bedrooms…
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Four Year Anniversary with Post Production Manager Moira
We reflect on the past year on special moments and discuss how we’re able to keep the show going for the past four years. Also chat about the future of the…
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The Power of a Great Story (Laura Ferreiro of M4G Media and Story Harmony)
Laura shares her journey from landing a coveted position at NME to freelancing for prestigious publications like Rolling Stone and Variety. We also deep dive…
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It’s Just to Bring More Light and Joy Into the World (Elijah from Moon Kissed)
How are you grateful for your community? Elijah from Moon Kissed shares their journey from meeting their bandmates at a NYE party to signing with Final Girl…
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No One Trips and Falls Into Success (Christian McAlhaney from Anberlin)
Christian McAlhaney shares his inspiring story of resilience and revival. From his early days with Acceptance to transitioning into his role in Anberlin. We…
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What Does It Take to Find “Success” (Mario Rivera from Left Unsaid)
Filmmaker Mario Rivera talks about his 20-year journey to create the documentary "Left Unsaid - Never, Ending, It’s Better This Way" based upon his band. We…
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Spotify meets Instagram (Ryder Havdale from HELIOS)
Ryder is the president of the new music platform HELIOS. In this interview we discuss the concept of subscription royalties being split based upon what users…
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Hacking ChatGPT to Strategize Your Release (Brandon Kellum)
Brandon talks about using generative AI to help develop PR and playlisting campaigns for the latest single from his band The Hostage Situation, which hasn’t…
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How to Tour Net Positive (Marcus Rushmore from Let Alone)
Marcus talks about how he was able to secure guarantees for his first tour run in his ‘goldilocks rock’ band Let Alone. He also chats about splitting audio to…
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Building a World (TWINFLAME)
It takes time and patience to create something incredible. Gray and Ray from the queercore pop duo TWINFLAME discusses finding the right people to collaborate…
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Essential Tips to Prep for Music Festivals (Pure Imagination Festival)
Walking the grounds we review our experience of the event and returning guest Daphne Greene chats about best practices on submitting to music festivals…
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Top 10 Things Musicians Need to Know from an Artist Manager’s Perspective (Mesa Music Festival 2024)
With returning co-host Emily Grieve, we cover release strategy, touring, and content creation. Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear…
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Do Not Compromise for Anyone (JJ Wilde)
JJ Wilde is the winner of the SOCAN award and the JUNO award for Rock Album of the Year, last won by a female artist in 1996 by Alanis Morissette. In this…
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Why Doing Many Things Can Be a Superpower (April Bredael)
April is truly a master of all trades. She’s done tour management, event organization, social media management, photography, and is a content creator. We also…
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It’s Ok to Evolve and Change (Chandra Lynn from Glow Marketing LLC)
From working in radio and publications to artist relations collaborating with musicians such as Trent Reznor and will.i.am, Chandra is a master of all trades…
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Shoot for the Stars (Annie Balliro from uniphi)
Annie Balliro is the President of the agency uniphi. In this interview we discuss how she went from working at Island Def Jam and Hard Rock International to…
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The Day That Music Cares (Theresa Wolters from MusiCares)
We all need support, and we all should give support. In this special episode we chat with VP of Health and Human Services of MusiCares, Theresa Wolters. We…
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Don’t Be Afraid to Ask (Heather Castillo from Big Noise Music Group)
Heather Castillo is the Senior Marketing Director for Big Noise Music Group (The Veronicas, The Wrecks, Girlfriends, Escape the Fate). We talk about how cold…
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The Perfect Moment Will Never Come (Nick Moore from Thriller Records)
No matter how unlikely your idea is, it’s always worth going for it. Nick Moore is the co-founder of Thriller Records. In this interview we talk about how his…
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What You Love May Be Out Of Your Comfort Zone (Sophia Bavishi)
Live looping artist, songwriter, and producer Sophia Bavishi breaks down how she secures shows, creating visuals for her releases, and the future of TikTok…
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Lead with Kindness (Lilia Iza)
It’s not about who you know but the impressions you make. Music business and management consultant Lilia Iza discusses how she got into event production…
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Being a Multi-Faceted Creator with Co-Host Emily Grieve
Does it help to be creative in multiple ways? Or are you spreading yourself too thin? Co-host Emily Grieve talks about how she integrated being a Twitch…
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“Necessity is the Mother of Invention” (Andy Griffin)
Transitioning between corporate roles and freelancing, or the reverse, can be daunting. In our interview with artist manager and consultant Andy Griffin, we…
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Everyone has a Beginning (KWSS Interview)
It’s hard to get out of your comfort zone. So we thought it would be fun to share the first interview from our post production manager Moira on KWSS 93.9 FM…
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Podcasting and the Music Industry (NAMM 2024)
In this riveting panel at the NAMM Show we discuss starting your own podcast and how to reach podcasters. Joined by entrepreneur, artist manager, author and…
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Make Your Own Opportunities (Adam Johnson)
If it doesn't exist, create your own. Adam Johnson, a musician, author, entrepreneur, and coach, discusses how going niche can help you seize more…
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Where Can You Make a Difference in Someone Else’s Life (David Key)
Artist manager and booking agent David Key discusses how he went from a talent buyer to tour managing the band Ded as well as managing the artist Anarbor. We…