Creative Haven

David Packouz is the CEO and Founder of Singular Sound, and the mind behind the revolutionary BeatBuddy Drum Machine Guitar Pedal. In our exclusive interview, we explore David's transformative experiences—from his time as a partner at AEY Inc., a major weapons contractor for the U.S. Department of Defense, to his portrayal by Miles Teller in the Hollywood film War Dogs. David opens up about the pr...

Isabelle Miller is a model, content creator, and influencer based in Los Angeles. In this episode, Isabelle shares her journey from being drawn to art in high school and going to college for information management and technology, to discovering her passion in modeling and content creation. We explore her evolution as a model to content creator and creating content across multiple social media plat...

Ashton Rodenhiser is the founder of Mind's Eye Creative, a company specializing in graphic recording, graphic facilitation practices, and live illustration.  In this episode, Ashton shares her journey, sparked by a workshop ten years ago, that led her to a career in art and design. We also talk about her process of bringing ideas to life through graphic recording and graphic facilitation practices...

In this episode, I interview Annie Barch the Senior Director of Creative at DoubleVerify. We explore her fascinating journey from dreaming of a professional dance career in LA, to studying marketing and advertising at Syracuse University, to her current role as Senior Director of Creative at DoubleVerify. Annie shares how choreographing dance helped her gain skills that now guide her in managing c...

In this episode, I interview Kalim Kalla, the Brand Manager at M&M Products.  We delve into his journey from selling vuvuzelas after attending the World Cup to managing large brands at M&M Products. We discuss how he strives to create brands that echo his family's motto, 'beauty with love,' by giving people a sense of beauty through self love. Kalim shares how he nurtures a product's lifecycle, en...

In this episode, we're joined by Landon Beal, the Creative Director of RUN Studios. Join us as Landon chronicles his fascinating journey into video production, sparked by his passion for skate videos. He shares how his wife was a pivotal influence in his life and how their relationship significantly shaped his professional path. Landon shares how he harnesses the power of music and physical activi...

In this episode, I interview Adam Courrier, the Creative Director at Adomni and a pivotal contributor to the initial creative team of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. We dive into Adam's fascinating journey - from shaping the UFC's initial creative design inside and outside the cage, building a successful production company called Running Bull Productions, to transitioning into a creative direc...

Listen up as we interview John Baltisberger, an award-winning author, plus creative director and publishing editor at Madness Heart Press. In this episode, we delve into John's creative process and gain invaluable insights from his inspiring writing journey. Join us as we dive into the intriguing world of writing for tabletop games, and how writing for one medium doesn't necessarily make you great...

Join us in this captivating episode as we dive into the world of sports entertainment, trading cards, and entrepreneurship with our special guest, Matt McGuckin, widely known as Dappz. Matt is the visionary Founder of Dappz Sports, a groundbreaking cross-platform sports and entertainment media company.  In our conversation, we explore Matt's entrepreneurial journey and how his childhood immersed i...

In this episode, we welcome Jake Hurwitz, the founder of Thursday Labs. Jake shares his dynamic journey from being inspired by skate videos to becoming a skilled videographer, eventually starting his own marketing and design studio. Our conversation takes us through a powerful encounter he had with a 90-year-old man in South America, where a life-altering quote shifted Jake's perspective and event...

Join me in this compelling episode as we delve into the captivating world of screenwriting with my esteemed guest, Tom Vaughan. A professional screenwriter and dedicated instructor at the University of Houston, Tom shares his journey - from his early days in acting school to screenwriting in Hollywood, and finally, to molding young minds in the classroom. Tom enlightens us on the core principles o...

In this riveting episode, we delve deep into the world of cinema with our guest, the multi-talented Kevin Gootee - a podcaster, game show host, VO artist, and most importantly, the host of the fascinating podcast, Gutting The Sacred Cow. We explore what makes his podcast truly unique, as it unflinchingly critiques popular and critically acclaimed movies alike. Kevin shares his keen insights on wha...

In this electrifying episode, we sit down with the legendary Randy Crane, a nationally recognized Sales and Marketing Specialist with a stellar career spanning four decades, holding leadership roles with globally acclaimed brands like Molson Coors and Konica Minolta. In this episode, Randy shares the influential role his father's relationship with his customers played in shaping his own illustriou...

In this episode, we sit down with Amanda Carneiro, a personal trainer, functional nutritionist, and the founder of Raw Fitness and Nutrition. Amanda takes us on a journey from her early days as an actor in Hollywood to her transition into the realm of fitness and nutrition, which lead her to start her own company.  Dive into our discussion as Amanda shares her innovative process of creating captiv...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Christine Carron, a renowned writer, productivity expert, and the visionary founder of Goodjelly. Christine shares her profound insights and practical wisdom on sustainable creative productivity. She unveils her three fundamental steps for sustainable creative productivity: smart process, grounded power, and inner kindness.  Christine delves into the imp...

In this episode, I sit down with Haylee Kalani McDonald, a creative strategist and the founder of Kalani Consulting.  Haylee shares her inspiring journey, starting from being an intern at a recording studio to becoming a successful social media expert and owning her own marketing company called Kalani Consulting. We delve into some important topics such as the best posting schedules for social med...

Alan is the founder of Uncommon Sensing and the author of the books Creating Creativity – Embodying the Creative Process and Practice Intentional Acts of Kindness and Like Yourself More. In this episode, I talk with Alan about how Feldenkrais Method has helped him gain more self-confidence and how he uses it to help other people become more comfortable in their bodies. We'll also discuss the funda...

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jonathan Melikidse, a lifetime bartender, producer, director, and writer, whose latest TV show in production, Moku Moku, follows the lives of three upcountry Maui locals as they navigate their way through the adversity of living on an island. Jonathan shares his creative process of writing authentic Maui characters for his pilot, MOKU MOKU, by...

Join us in this episode as we chat with Laura Hunter Drago, an award-winning film producer, screenwriter, and actress.  In this episode, Laura shares her inspiring journey from acting to producing and screenwriting. She talks about how her acting experience has helped her in producing and screenwriting, and she shares valuable tips on how to direct actors for the best performance. Laura also share...

Adam Martin is a TV and film director and producer. He's also the co-founder of Macroverse Media, a multi-format entertainment company. Their focus is on story-driven content meant to connect with audiences and fans through innovative, platform-agnostic distribution.    In this episode, we talk about how Adam benefited from growing up in a house filled with film lovers when he started to work in t...

Stacy Willis is the VP of Marketing at Playwire as well as an Independent Marketing Executive.    In this episode, we talk about what got Stacy into marketing and how her degree in Engineering helped her understand how systems interact and comprehend complicated concepts. We also discuss artificial intelligence and its role in marketing and how marketers can use the technology to their benefit.  F...

Amy Kress Youssef is a graphic designer, brand strategist, and the founder of Water Kress, a brand strategy, brand identity, and graphic design company.  In this episode, we talk about how Amy started as a professional graphic designer and brand strategist for fortune 500 companies for over 20 years and then eventually created her business, Water Kress. Find out how Water Kress was born during the...

Wayne Altman is an author, entrepreneur, and the founder of Melody Clouds, an audio app that has audiobooks, guided meditations, and binaural beats, which help you to relax, heal, and stay focused using science-based music therapy. In this episode, we talk about how Wayne transitioned from cooking school to the military and from the military to being the founder of Melody Clouds. Find out how bina...

Marjolein Duermeijer, a two times Emmy Award nominee for filmmaking and the Chief Content Officer of Ryff, a platform that utilizes the power of artificial intelligence to bring content creation to the next level towards the future of brand integration. In this episode, we talk about how Marjolein, a seasoned expert in TV, film, and content creation, found her way into the world of AI technology....

Virginia Frischkorn is a top-tier event industry pioneer and the founder of five events-related businesses, including Partytrick . A company providing tools for its hosts to create personalized events.  In this episode, we talk about how Virginia transitioned from her event planning company Bluebird Productions to Partytrick due to the pandemic and the absence of live events during COVID. We also...