CREATOR: The Podcast

She went from 700 followers to 300K by hiking in Arc'teryx — now she's launching her own outdoor brand. 🎙️ Subscribe to CREATOR: The Podcast for more conversations with leading creators, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, and storytellers. In this episode of CREATOR: The Podcast, Sabrina Bloedorn — the "Gorpcore Queen" with 300K+ followers known for blending high fashion with outdoor adventure — talks abo...

She grew up in a grey city near Moscow — so she turned the entire world into a fairy tale. 🎙️ Subscribe to CREATOR: The Podcast for more conversations with leading creators, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, and storytellers. In this episode of CREATOR: The Podcast, Kristina Makeeva (@hobopeeba) — the fairy tale photographer with 1.5M Instagram followers — talks about how she transforms real places into...

A comedian built a viral brand around hating on neighborhoods — now brands, book agents, and algorithms are all paying attention. In this episode of CREATOR: The Podcast, Adam Rotstein (@rot_bot) breaks down how he turned his inner monologue into a serialized content empire, why nostalgia is his secret weapon for shareability, and the real tension of monetizing a "negative" brand. 🎙️ Topics covere...

He went from renting cars at Enterprise to 32 million followers — filming the world's most breathtaking places on nothing but an iPhone, without ever saying a word. This is Mega American's first long-form interview. In this episode of CREATOR: The Podcast, Josh Platillero, otherwise known as @megaamerican breaks down how he built one of the largest travel accounts in the world, his "nature mogging...

Jordan Egbert (⁠@counting.countries⁠) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss his goal to visit every country on earth and the unexpected business he built along the way. In this episode, Jordan reveals how he went from zero international travel until age 23 to visiting 142 countries, including returning to door-to-door pest control sales each summer just to fund another year of travel before moneti...

JJ Yosh (@jjyosh), the creator behind viral TikTok sensation, Backpacking Kitty (@backpackingkitty), joins Creator: The Podcast to discuss building a content empire around his adventure cat Simon. In this episode, JJ shares the remarkable origin story of how he reluctantly adopted Simon—a rescue kitten hours away from euthanization—and transformed him into an internationally-traveling mountaineeri...

American expat and Iceland expert Kyana Sue Powers (@kyanasue) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to share how she turned an impossible dream into reality through sheer determination and creative problem-solving. In this episode, Kyana reveals the wild story of moving to Iceland with zero savings after leaving her corporate job, then navigating the country's strict immigration system by starting her own c...

Street poet and viral creator Nico Patino (@nicpatino) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss what happens when raw human vulnerability meets spontaneous art. In this episode, Nico shares the remarkable story behind his viral "Woman Crying at the Bank" video, including how a chance encounter with a 57-year-old stranger going through divorce became one of the most relatable pieces of content on the...

Blake Kasemeier (@blakeoftoday) joins CREATOR: The Podcast, to discuss the art of authentic storytelling in the creator economy. In this episode, Blake shares his unconventional journey from touring in hardcore bands to corporate copywriting to becoming a full-time content creator with over a million followers. Host Ross Borden explores Blake's signature approach to fatherhood content—rejecting bo...

YouTuber Caspar Lee (@casparlee) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss his remarkable evolution from YouTube pioneer to serial entrepreneur. In this episode, Caspar shares how he went from making comedy vlogs with a thousand subscribers to interviewing A-list celebrities like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Ed Sheeran, revealing how he convinced major studios to take creators seriously before it bec...

Catarina Mello (@professionaltraveler) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss building a thriving travel creator business while navigating motherhood and the evolving creator economy. In this episode, Catarina shares her journey from working at Google to becoming a full-time travel creator who's visited 65+ countries, including how a trip to Bali sparked her decision to leave corporate life behind....

Underwater photographer and free diver Henry Cooper @lensofcoop) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to share his unique approach to documenting California's marine life. Host Ross Borden explores Henry's journey from drone photography and big wave surfing at San Francisco's Ocean Beach to becoming a viral creator who now plays with baby seals in California's kelp forests. They dive into the stark differen...

Lawrence Erekosima (@erekosima43) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss his incredible rise as a content creator through his viral series "100 Things Before I Die." In this episode, Lawrence shares how he strategically planned his content creation journey for five years before launching in March 2026, amassing hundreds of thousands of followers with just a handful of posts. Host Ross Borden explor...

Positivity enthusiast Phil The Culture (@philwaukee) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss his unique approach to cultural immersion and positive travel content. In this episode, Phil shares how growing up between Milwaukee's inner city and suburban schools created his lifelong fascination with cultural differences. Host Ross Borden explores Phil's remarkable journey as an NBA ambassador, diving i...

Eva zu Beck (@evazubeck), filmmaker and host of National Geographic's "SuperSkilled" joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss her transformation from corporate professional to global adventurer. In this episode, Eva shares how a quarter-life crisis led her to book a one-way ticket to Nepal with a secondhand camera, beginning her journey as a travel creator. Host Ross Borden explores Eva's experiences...

Dan Cooking (@dancooking7) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss his remarkable journey as a 14-year-old TikTok sensation feeding the homeless in New York City. In this episode, Dan shares how a simple observation of a homeless person outside his subway station sparked an idea that has now garnered over 70 million views on a single video. Host Ross Borden explores Dan's journey from making basic c...

Max Kolo (@cool_looking_bug), an innovative artist, filmmaker, and illustrator, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss his uniquely creative approach to content. In this episode, Max shares his viral "vigilante sign redesigns" series, where he transforms poorly designed small business flyers into professional marketing materials and anonymously places them back in public spaces. Host Ross Borden ex...

Max Campbell (@un.tied), who transformed his passion for sailing into a thriving content creation career with over a million followers, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss his extraordinary journey across the world's oceans. In this episode, Max shares how disillusionment with conventional life led him to purchase a small boat at age 20 and embark on his first Atlantic crossing—a decision that c...

Travel expert Raimee Iacofano (@raimeetravel) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss transforming her passion for travel into a thriving career. In this episode, Raimee shares her journey from corporate marketing to full-time content creator, including how she maintained both roles until just months ago. Host Ross Borden explores Raimee's approach to budget-friendly travel, from her early days when...

Travel filmmaker Lamont Travels (@lamont.travels) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss his unique approach to travel storytelling that's captivating millions. In this episode, Lamont shares the remarkable story behind his viral Cambodia videos, including the fateful night when a power outage during dinner led to a profound connection with a local family and their local restaurant. Host Ross Borde...

Arthur Bourbon (@arthurbourbon) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss his transformative journey documenting Liberia's emerging surf culture. In this episode, Arthur shares the remarkable story of Reagan, a young Liberian surfer who went viral shredding waves on a piece of scrap wood, demonstrating extraordinary talent with minimal resources. Host Ross Borden explores Arthur's evolution from profe...

This week, we're bringing back this conversation with Jo Franco as an encore presentation - originally published August 19th, 2025. Multilingual travel creator Jo Franco (@jo_franco) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss being an immigrant kid who didn’t speak English to a global polyglot television host for Netflix and National Geographic. Host Ross Borden explores Jo's journey from her three-yea...

This week, we're bringing back this conversation with Kevin Droniak as an encore presentation - originally published September 23rd, 2025.  Kevin Droniak (@kevindroniak) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss the revolutionary concept of micro travel - the art of visiting international destinations for less than 24 hours. In this episode, Kevin shares how he's been to places such as Egypt, Rome, an...

John William Barger (@jwbarger), luxury fashion and travel creator and a former NBC daytime television host, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to pull back the curtain on the world's most extraordinary hotels. In this episode, John shares how a canceled TV show during COVID unexpectedly launched his career as a luxury travel content creator and eventually led him to build a full creative agency — complet...

 Mike and Anne Howard (@honeytrek), the couple behind the world's longest honeymoon, join CREATOR: The Podcast to share how they've built a successful travel brand while living nomadic for 14 years straight. What started as a 500-day honeymoon in 2012 has turned into 5,000+ days without owning a key to a house or apartment, two National Geographic books, and a thriving business focused on glamping...