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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 with as well as transmasculine representation in the music community. We also talk about their new single Good Girls Go 2 Heaven released under Final Girl Records. Follow TWINFLAME: Spotify Instagram   TikTok Follow Creatives Prevail: Instag...

Walking the grounds we review our experience of the event and returning guest Daphne Greene chats about best practices on submitting to music festivals. Special thanks to Pure Imagination Festival for the invitation! Follow Pure Imagination: Instagram Facebook Website Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to...

With returning co-host Emily Grieve, we cover release strategy, touring, and content creation. Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram or TikTok. Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrument...

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 on-site interview at The Van Buren in Phoenix, AZ we dive into how she went from a crossroads in music to developing her solo career. We also get into her regiment in writing over 500 songs, touring with Marcus King, and her latest EP Best of Me...

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 dive into how joining organizations led her to many opportunities. Follow April: TikTok Instagram   Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in...

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. We also dive into why she decided to create her own company and the current state of brand partnerships. Follow Chandra Lynn: Website Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this re...

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 going full time with her company representing music artists and astronauts. We also get into the debut of the Astronaut Rock Star Awards for National Astronaut Day. Follow Annie Balliro: LinkedIn   National Astronaut Day Links from episode: ht...

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 discuss how the organization provides help to all members of the music industry as well as how you can get involved with The Day That Music Cares. About MusiCares: Reach out for help: MusiCaresRelief@musicares.org or 800.687.4227 https://www.mu...

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 emailing and building relationships lead her to her current position and the opportunities that exist in marketing music today. Follow Heather: Instagram (Big Noise) Website (Big Noise) Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love...

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 band Before their Eyes quickly charted on Billboard and toured nationally, and just a year later started his own record label. We also discuss how he created Thriller with Bob Becker, founder of Fearless Records, and deep dived into what it&...

Live looping artist, songwriter, and producer Sophia Bavishi breaks down how she secures shows, creating visuals for her releases, and the future of TikTok. Follow Sophia Bavishi: Instagram   TikTok Website Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on In...

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 working on-site for Coachella, EDC, Formula 1, #iVoted Festival and many more. We also discuss why it’s important to reflect on switching professions during and after college. Follow Lila Iza: Instagram   LinkedIn Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagr...

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 streamer with her band Turn Zero. We also discuss how to be  a part of a community and overall tips to growing as a creator. Follow Emily Grieve: Twitch Instagram Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from you! Please gi...

Transitioning between corporate roles and freelancing, or the reverse, can be daunting. In our interview with artist manager and consultant Andy Griffin, we explore how navigating career changes, moving from corporate positions to freelance work and back, has enabled Andy to collaborate with major label artists and globally acclaimed speakers. Follow Andy Griffin: LinkedIn   Follow Creatives Preva...

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 back in 2018. Also featuring prior guests Dani Cutler and Emily Grieve, as well as your wonderful host Mike Zimmerlich. Shoutout to Moira for being a good sport we’re very proud of you! Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love...

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 fellow podcaster Emily White. Follow Emily White: Instagram Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? D...

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 opportunities and how you can establish multiple companies around your passions. Follow Adam Johnson: The BAND System e-book Cover Band Confidential Linktree Website Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from you! Please g...

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 also talk about the importance of trust between an artist and a manager. Follow David Key: Instagram (Atlas Artist Group) Website (Atlas Artist Group) Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from you! Please give us a...

Do you prefer to be a follower or a leader? Hayden Freeman is from the indie-alt band New Capital. We discuss the differences between being a band member and having your own project as well as how to build relationships in the music industry. Follow Hayden Freeman: Instagram   Website Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really he...

We revisit radio DJ and digital marketing expert Dani Cutler on major life changes and why it’s important to take a step back to reflect. We also discuss her new endeavors including her podcast Scene Mom Says. Follow Dani Cutler: Facebook Website Instagram Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in....

In this special episode recorded at Valley Relics Museum we chat with Hopeless Records’ General Manager Ian Harrison, VP Streaming & Promotions Josh Epple, and Community and PR Manager Brandy Robidoux. We discuss how they joined the label, their display that was unveiled at Valley Relics Museum, their non-profit Sub City which includes projects such as Songs That Saved My Life, and what it mea...

There’s so much you don’t know about your idea until you start writing it. Filmmaker Jon Ryan Sugimoto discusses how his passion for skateboarding led to becoming a video editor and director. We also dive into submitting to festivals and what it takes to develop a short film such as his latest project, Full Time. Follow Jon Ryan Sugimoto: YouTube TikTok Instagram   Follow Creatives Prevail: Instag...

Musician, producer, engineer, and manager John Curtis-Sanchez discusses why he went back to school after having years of experience as a musician and how that has propelled his career including developing a production company as well as why it’s important to take a break. Follow John: Instagram   Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, th...

Entrepreneur, author, and speaker Tanya Moushi talks about how she bootstrapped her own coffee shop and then sold it even though she received an offer to expand to seven locations. We also talk about her book, Love is the Business Plan, the importance of personal growth, and her encounters with marketing guru Seth Godin. Follow Tanya Moushi: Daily Inspire Newsletter (highly recommend checking this...

2023 was a massive year for the podcast, including a name change. We do a recap as well as upcoming plans. Have a wonderful and safe new year! Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram or TikTok. Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The...