From Vision to Creation

In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Tomás Mier — Rolling Stone writer, music journalist, and Grammy Museum moderator, shaping the conversation around pop and Latin music today. From front-page stories at the Los Angeles Times to covering major cultural moments at People and now Rolling Stone, Tomás has built an impressive career at a remarkably young age. He has in...

In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Dr. Mindy Pelz — New York Times bestselling author, women’s health and fasting expert, and one of the most influential voices reshaping how women understand hormones, menopause, and aging.  For more than two decades, Dr. Mindy has helped millions of women around the world learn how to work with their biology instead of against it...

In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Dr. Gabriel Chiu — Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, master of aesthetic artistry, and one of the most trusted names in cosmetic medicine, known worldwide for his precision, integrity, and deeply human approach to beauty. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Chiu has built a reputation not only for surgical excellence but also f...

In this inspiring episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Terri J. Vaughn — award-winning actress, director, producer, and creator of the hit Netflix series Miss Governor. From her breakout roles in Friday and Don’t Be a Menace, to becoming the unforgettable Lovita Jenkins on The Steve Harvey Show, to winning three consecutive NAACP Image Awards, Terri has built a career defin...

In this powerful episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Dr. Aaron Cohen-Gadol — one of the world’s leading neurosurgeons, pioneer of 30+ minimally invasive brain procedures, founder of the globally renowned Neurosurgical Atlas, and recipient of the Wilhelm Magnus Medal (the highest honor in neurosurgery). With over 7,500 complex brain surgeries performed and more than 100,000...

In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Rozzi — singer-songwriter discovered by Adam Levine and the first artist signed to his record label — to explore how purpose, vulnerability, and creative evolution shape a lasting career in music. From touring with Maroon 5 and Kelly Clarkson to creating her deeply personal new album Fig Tree, Rozzi opens up about womanhood, lone...

In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Carolina García Jayaram — founding CEO of The Elevate Prize Foundation — to explore how storytelling, wellness, and trust-based philanthropy can supercharge social impact. From volunteering alongside Mother Teresa in Calcutta to launching Elevate Studios and the “Nevertheless” documentary series, Carolina shares how visibility, u...

Joining us today is the brilliant mind behind the laughter at Comedy Central, the former President and CEO, Larry Divney! Larry's journey in the entertainment realm has been nothing short of remarkable. He's a living testament to the power of experience, dedication, and learning from every step of the way. On today's episode, we get to hear from Larry himself about his incredible career trajectory...

In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with musician and New York Times bestselling author Bill Janovitz — frontman of Buffalo Tom and author of The Cars: Let the Stories Be Told — to unpack how one of rock’s most distinctive bands built their sound, navigated success, and ultimately unraveled. Bill shares how access to all three surviving members shaped the book, why mult...

In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander Schmieding sits down with creator–musician–author Peet Montzingo to unpack the decade behind his “overnight success,” growing up the only average-height person in his family, surviving boy-band breakups, and turning ADHD into a creative superpower. From Wipeout war stories and an X Factor rejection to viral mom videos, spooky nights across from...

In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Max Talisman—actor, writer, director, producer, and founder of Malibu Bro Productions—for a candid conversation about crafting your own opportunities and telling queer love stories beyond the “coming out” plot. From booking Orange Is the New Black and Super Dark Times soon after moving to New York, to writing his first draft of T...

In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Charl Brown—Tony-nominated Broadway star of Motown the Musical (Smokey Robinson), Sister Act, Dreamgirls, and a lead voice in The Doo Wop Project—for a candid conversation about perseverance, craft, and community. From gospel harmonies in San Diego church choirs to eight shows a week on Broadway, Charl unpacks the athlete-level s...

Can changing your diet end years of eczema—and can your gut microbiome actually predict how fast you age? In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Dr. Nigma Talib, ND—celebrity naturopathic doctor and bestselling author of Younger Skin Starts in the Gut—for a candid deep dive into root-cause medicine, the gut–skin axis, and the real story behind her viral “Four Faces of...

Have you ever wondered how a young founder turns rejection into resilience—and transforms centuries-old traditions into a modern beauty movement? In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Pritika Swarup—international model, Ivy League graduate, global ambassador for Operation Smile, and founder/CEO of the award-winning beauty brand Prakti—for a candid conversation about...

Have you ever wondered how a music festival can literally save lives? How do you turn grief, stigma, and addiction into community, recovery, and real-world solutions? In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with a journalist-turned-community organizer and board member behind Healing Appalachia—the grassroots movement and festival supported by artists like Tyler Childers and...

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to grow up on the internet—and still stay true to yourself? How do you balance virality, brand deals, and public opinion with purpose, artistry, and an actual life? In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Amanda Steele—one of YouTube’s earliest beauty pioneers turned model, actor, and founder of the fashion label STEELE—for a candi...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to capture the essence of an icon—someone the world thinks they already know? What does it mean to balance control, spontaneity, and truth in a single frame? In this episode of From Vision to Creation, we sit down with Timothy White—one of the most celebrated celebrity photographers of our time—for an in-depth conversation about the art of photography, working...

Have you ever wondered how adversity can shape an artist’s vision? In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with internationally acclaimed artist Carl Hopgood for an intimate conversation about creativity, resilience, and the power of art to heal. Growing up queer on a farm in Wales, Carl faced bullying, silence, and isolation—but also discovered refuge in creativity. From m...

Have you ever felt the pull to completely change your life, even if it didn’t make sense to anyone else? What would happen if you actually listened to that voice inside you? Today, Alexander sits down with international bestselling author Amber Rae for a deeply personal conversation about courage, boundaries, creativity, and living a life aligned with your truth. Known for her books Choose Wonder...

In this episode of From Vision to Creation, we sit down with Corbyn Besson—singer, songwriter, and co-founder of the globally successful band Why Don’t We—for an intimate and emotional conversation about growing up with music, navigating fame at a young age, and reclaiming his voice as a solo artist. Corbyn opens up about his early years learning piano and guitar, how his musical upbringing and in...

In this episode of From Vision to Creation, we sit down with Tim Hailand—a renowned photographic artist whose work spans intimate celebrity portraiture, immersive installations, and stitched fabric photo collages featured in museums and high-fashion spaces around the world. Tim shares how his journey began growing up in Buffalo, where early exposure to the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, his mother’s c...

In this episode of From Vision to Creation, we sit down with Kevin Kreider—model, actor, speaker, and reality TV star—whose journey has inspired thousands of Asian American men to reclaim their identity and power. Kevin opens up about growing up as a Korean adoptee in a white community, the emotional toll of feeling invisible, and how a lifelong struggle with identity fueled his pursuit of purpose...

In this episode of From Vision to Creation, we sit down with Janelle Jordan—the visionary founder of Deako Studios—who transformed her passion for beauty into a thriving interior design business. Janelle shares how her journey began with a love for creating beautiful things, from curating Pinterest boards as a kid to crafting design plans for billion-dollar homes in Beverly Hills. She opens up abo...

In this episode of From Vision to Creation, we sit down for a powerful and emotional conversation with honestav—a genre-defying musician and storyteller whose viral hit “I’d Rather Overdose” became an anthem for addiction recovery, healing, and resilience. honestav opens up about growing up in a tiny town in Missouri, living with 12+ people under one roof, and how writing poetry at age 8 became th...

Today’s guest is someone whose life’s work is rooted in a deep reverence for nature, sustainability, and intentional living. Priscilla Woolworth is an environmental advocate, author, designer, and founder of an eco-conscious lifestyle brand that’s been inspiring mindful living since 2009. A direct descendant of the Woolworth retail legacy, Priscilla has charted her own course—dedicating her career...