Creatives Prevail

Happy Holidays everyone! This was a fun episode that was done live at Walt Disney World for the Imagination Skyway podcast. We talked about ideas on potential future attractions in the parks that covered a wide variety from re-themed rides, thrills, and even a concert. Follow Imagination Skyway: Instagram   TikTok Website Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from you! P...

Ryan Scott is a seasoned journalist and news desk writer for Slash Film. We explore interview and conference preparation, as well as how he landed freelance gigs from major outlets like Movieweb, Fangoria, and Inverse. Follow Ryan Scott: Instagram 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. A...

Country artist Elle Sloan breaks down preparing for gigs both solo and as a band as well as the differences between covers and original performances for paid opportunities. Follow Elle Sloan: Instagram   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...

Are you taking advantage of all the tools available on Spotify and TikTok to promote releases? Pop Singer-songwriter Marloma discusses the different strategies between spreading out singles or distributing them in pairs. We also dive into developing content ideas for TikTok as a musician. Follow Marloma: TikTok Instagram   Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from you!...

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! 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’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda Host: Mike Zimmerlich Produced by: Omelette P...

How do you be authentically…well you? Jason Woodbury is the Creative Director of Hello Merch and WASTOIDS. In this interview we discuss how his passion and confidence in music resulted in landing a job as Director of Marketing for Zia Records, writing and podcasting for Aquarium Drunkard as well as writing for other publications such as Pitchfork, leading into his current role. Follow Jason Woodbu...

Our next guest is hip-hop beat producer Alex Lacy. We discuss the challenges of modern beat production and the power of community. Alex also delves into the balance between self-taught skills and formal education, along with handling criticism on social media. Follow Alex Lacy: Instagram   Website Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, t...

In this unique episode, post-production manager Moira takes the host seat and interviews Mike on being an entrepreneur and what he’s learned from running the Creatives Prevail podcast. 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. Int...

What are the benefits of being part of a mastermind group? Beth Cochran is the founder of SuccessLab and multimedia platform Piper Republic. In this interview we discuss how she formed a group think tank and nurtured it for close to 10 years. We also dive into how to get attention from media outlets and how to develop a podcast. Follow Piper Republic: Website Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram Ti...

There are infinite ways to get into an industry. Kweighbaye Kotee is the founder of the Bushwick Film Festival. We discuss submitting to festivals such as Bushwick, their non-profit initiatives, and the importance of diversification in the film industry. Follow Bushwick Film Festival: Instagram   YouTube Website Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from you! Please give...

Ali is the lead singer for Ali A and The Agency. We break down step-by-step how to be disciplined in your rehearsals, selecting shows, stage presence, and how to work with venues. Follow Ali A and The Agency: Spotify Instagram 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...

Nicole Barsalona is the President of Women in Music. We discuss how she developed a career in the music industry by working with legendary musician Steven Van Zandt and going on tour with Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band. In addition, we dive into how Nicole got involved with Women in Music and the organization’s impact on the industry. Sign up to become a member of Women In Music  here  to...

We go on-site to Zia Records in Mesa, AZ for their annual Zia DayZ celebration. Guests include store manager Maddie, marketing & public relations manager Mary Papenhausen, and returning guest musician Daphne Greene. We talk about the joy and cultural importance of gathering at physical stores as well as how Zia has supported musicians over the years. Follow Zia Records: Instagram   Website Fol...

We go through all the equipment and software currently used to create the podcast, including our mobile rig for remote interviews. Special thanks to On-Stage, 512 Audio / Warm Audio, and Focusrite for all their support! 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...

How does the discipline of an Olympic Silver medalist swimmer intersect with the creativity of an artist? Jay Litherland is one of triplet brothers in the hip hop group TriiiPS and an accomplished athlete. In this interview we explore the importance of having short term and long term goals. Follow TriiiPS: Instagram   Instagram (Jay Litherland) Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would l...

How impactful are editorial playlists for musicians? Matt Shaker and Jaren Soelberg are from the Blues Rock band The Deadbeat Cousins. In this interview we discuss lessons learned from prior bands and how to effectively pitch playlists as their current band has over 85k monthly listeners on Spotify. Follow The Deadbeat Cousins: Instagram   Website Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We woul...

Recker is an independent artist, drummer, producer, and Emmy Nominated actor. At just 13 years old he’s toured with The Used, Pennywise, The Wrecks, as well as done collaborations with Futuristic, Dropout Kings, Jason Devore from Authority Zero. In addition, he was one of the hosts on The Kids Tonight Show. In this interview we talk about how these collaborations happened and his experience on The...

In this interview we discuss Dayna’s incredible journey interning for companies like Island Records and Nettwerk Management leading to developing her own PR agency. Their roster is an impressive lineup which includes 311, Against the Current, Story of the Year, Sum 41, Thrice, the organization To Write Love on Her Arms, and many more. We also dive into how to make yourself stand out to publication...

You’re braver than you think you are. SEKI is a Thai Shoegaze Indie-Pop artist. We discuss working with a team including co-writing with artists around the world. In addition we also talk about the importance of trying new ideas and how to handle both the successes and failures. Follow SEKI: Instagram   Website Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from you! Please give...

It was a new era for Disney animated films, and music was a key part in the success of so many incredible movies from The Little Mermaid to Tarzan. In this repost from the Imagination Skyway podcast we deep dive into the musical history of each film. This is part 1 to enjoy part 2 please head over to Imagination Skyway. Follow Imagination Skyway: Instagram   TikTok Website Follow Creatives Prevail...

It’s crucial to openly discuss mental health. Chad Moses is the Director of Outreach and Experience for To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA). We delve into Chad’s personal journey with the organization, starting as an intern and eventually being promoted to the Music and Events Coordinator. In addition, we discuss the importance of destigmatizing mental health issues and fostering a supportive commu...

Is it better to have management or be self-managed? Chelsey Louise is the lead singer for the band Fairy Bones and head of Poor Life Choice Management. In this interview we deep dive into Chelsey’s incredible journey in the music industry from her multiple band projects to forming a management company. Follow Chelsey: Instagram   TikTok Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to h...

It can be challenging to ‘make it’ in Hollywood. Our next guest is screenwriter, producer, and director, Joe Russo. In this interview we discuss his part in developing ASU’s film program, getting his first job in Hollywood, leading into producing films such as Nightmare Cinema, The Greatest Beer Run Ever, and co-writing the Bruce Willis helmed Hard Kill. We also discuss how the podcast Post Mortem...

Matthew Wang’s composer credits include hit shows Yellowjackets, Ginny and Georgia, and shows from Hulu, NBC, HBO, and more. We discuss how he went straight from college into scoring for advertisements, leading into securing high profile projects. We also talk about his upcoming 150-track album designed to flow in shuffle mode and help people go to sleep. Follow Matthew Wang: Website Follow Creati...

Alt-Rock / Hip-Hop artist Dangerousbeauty discusses release strategies between single and EP drops as well as collabs and features on tracks. In addition we talk about creating TikTok and Instagram content. Follow Dangerousbeauty: Instagram TikTok   Spotify 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....