Created To Create

What does it look like if you go to college, get a degree, just to pursue a career as a freelancer? Is it worth it? Does your degree mean nothing now? Do you have a future? These are all questions that Reese Hopper has faced in his career as a Freelance Producer, copy-write, creative director, and more. We break down the nitty gritty life of a freelancer in this conversation, and talk about what i...

Building a business is hard. Building a business in the middle of a worldwide pandemic is hard. Building a business, with no business plan, in the middle of a worldwide pandemic? Forget about it! Except, that’s exactly what Bailey did. For 4 years, she has dug deep and built Bondi Bowls to the food truck empire that it is now. In our conversation, we talk through the challenges and difficulties sh...

What happens when you take on a project to renovate an entire house from the 1800s?? You roll with the punches. That’s exactly what Drew and Becky Bidlen have done. When they started this project, they didn’t realize that the whole world would start watching, but now that they are, they are even more excited to finish it! We dig pretty deep in this conversation, so make sure to have a good 90 minu...

I live in a house full of 8 dudes. It’s a rare thing that we are all in town at the same time, so we took the opportunity to chop it up. It’s a little chaotic, but we do end up talking about what’s really on our hearts. I hope you enjoy a look into my personal life in Los Angeles :) Follow Chee House on Instagram📲: https://www.instagram.com/cheehaus/ Follow Gabe Rubiano on Instagram📲: https://ww...

What is an “unconventional creative”? Are all people creative? What’s the difference between a “creative” and an “artist”? These are all questions we jump into during this conversation. Ben Bowman is a man of many talents, building businesses is just one of them, but he didn’t consider himself a creative until recently. We all deal with self doubt, self sabotage, etc, and it blocks us from the abi...

Jesus is so much more than we could ever imagine, He gives us specific revelations and gifts that are meant to be pursued. This is exactly the story of Casey. In college, he was given a specific conviction about the Love of Jesus and how the world around him perceived it. The question “What Would Jesus Do?” is a cliche thing that a lot of the western world begs, whether it be comedic or serious, b...

Sometimes it’s hard to find community in a place that is known for being fake and disingenuous, like Los Angeles. Maggie and Zo open up on my couch about their experiences with friendship in a city that values clout, and how their philosophy of being part of the change has catapulted them into some of the best community they have ever been part of. We also talk about 3 ways to inspire creative thi...

Have you ever had a dream? Maybe you want to climb Mount Everest, or maybe just be the best parent to your child. Fraser is on a mission to interview 10,000 people before he “Croaks” (Dies), asking them one simple question. “What’s your Dream?” What happens when you have to give your dream(s) to God? What does that look like? ARE dreams from God? Are we SUPPOSED to dream as christians? These are a...

Unfortunately the audio mixer didn’t write to my SD card, but this conversation still needs to be shared! Eric is a talented filmmaker, yes. Skilled and avid runner, yes. But his secret to success lies in the mundane. Consistency = Payout. We talk about the discipline it has taken Eric to be able to run sub 2:40 marathons, and how that translates over to his work, creative, and personal life. More...

My homie Chad and I chop it up while sitting in a car at our favorite skyline view in Chicago. We break down creative genius, keys to cultivating close friendships, and how fear of man can hold you back from finding success in both. We take a deep dive into Chad’s mind as he prepares to marry the love of his live. We have plenty of stories and lessons from the past 8 years of being close friends a...

Diving deeper with Jesus is something that we all like to talk about, but not take action on. In a recent conversation, both Chaz and I confessed to each other our frustration with our inability to follow through on little commitments throughout the day that add up. We talk about the importance of excellence in everything we do, how we are commanded by God to bring our best into everything everyda...

My conversation with Maddi Jane was nothing short of transformative. At 25 years old, Maddi has more professional experience in the music industry than almost all of her peers. Her story of finding her own path, after so many tried to force her down their’s, is both inspiring and eye opening. We get to talk about her experience on NBC’s The Voice, where she made it onto Team Chance and made it to...

This conversation is jam packed with incredible advice and encouragement for young and upcoming filmmakers. As innovators in the creative community, Jace and Hudson offer a lot of insight into why they are taking time away from working with the biggest brands and celebrities to focus on making their own movies and passion projects. They created a new kind of film festival, which pushes filmmakers...

POV: It’s 2am and you decided to record a podcast. This conversation with Brendan is brought to you by HWLF, Brandan’s guitar, and a cup of tea. Switching it up with a little late night action, I had a great talk with Brendan about everything under the sun (Or the moon in this case). Nothing was off the table, from Sabrina Carpenter, stories from his 4 years of touring the country, dating advice,...

To introduce SZN 2 of the Created to Create Podcast, I brought on my cousin Elle, an aspiring fashion marketing major, and my friend Lance, a seasoned veteran in the video production world. In conjunction with so many incredible guest interviews coming up, I will also be releasing some more “candid” episodes as well to hopefully add some comedic relief and give you guys the opportunity to ask ques...

Meyta is a singer/songwriter and producer based in Los Angeles, CA. My conversation with him went deep FAST. We jumped into some heavy topics, such as depression, mental health, and the road to finding hope. We talked through the Importance of including God in the creative process, as well as many other things. Meyta’s story of patience ad reliance on the Lord, after pursuing his own selfish desir...

Gracie Koh is a director and filmmaker from Chicago, IL who focuses on showcasing the raw, authentic, heartbeat of emotion and human nature through her projects. In our conversation, I got to hear an unfiltered side of Gracie’s story. She talked about the reality of finding her path in the creative world and the fear she had pursuing it. She also shared how her relationship with Jesus has given he...

John Michael Howell is an independent musician/singer/songwriter from the heart of Texas. He’s built his music career using social media to funnel his listener base. When I sat down to talk with him, we jumped directly into his tactics with songwriting. He claims consistency is key when trying to grow in anything. Theology was a big topic of conversation, we dig deep into what it means to use your...

Sebby Clemens backflipped off the stage and MILLIONS of people across the globe saw it on the internet. Sebby is much more than a back flip kid, though. In my conversation with him, he breaks down his philosophy behind content creation and entertainment. His real goal is to share the love of Jesus with people, show them that they are worth so much more than what the rest of the world tells them. A...

Mellini is a wholistic voice & presentation consultant from Chicago, IL. She specializes not only in helping people find their voice, but aiding them in seeking healing from vocal trauma. My conversation with her inspired me to think differently with how I present myself to others, how powerful my voice can be, and the importance of having a deep understanding of it. Mellini has a unique appro...

Seth Curl is a filmaker from Charlotte, North Carolina whose love for documenting the simple things in life drives him to create with purpose. My conversation with him went deep fast. We talked about the importance of core community, having 2-3 people that you interact with deeply and challenge each other to grow. He shares his experience working at Elevation Church, as well as going on tour with...

Liv Swearingen is an extremely gifted musician and singer, who also happens to dabble in the world of social media. My talk with Liv was extremely riveting. She shared her take on the creative process, what it’s like to go viral, and her approach to social media as a whole. Her heart for God is evident and I could tangibly tell she has prayed heavily and sought the face of God. She shares a bit of...

Altar 8 Studios is a production company out of Huntington Beach, California that specializes in filming various music videos, commercials, and narrative pieces. Their most well known piece is the “Daylight” music video done for David Kushner. Landon Juern and Luke Shaw, the founders of Altar 8, sit down to share their insights and techniques of filming that have helped them create art pieces that...

Jacob Ferrufino is a world traveler who has unique reasons why he picked up a camera. In today's world of cliche travel influencers and creators, he brings a breath of fresh air with his deep, thought-provoking films. Jacob talks about his transformation from a shy kid, to someone who tackles challenges and social anxiety head on, and how Jesus has been a big part of that journey. From filmmaking...

Tyler Rogers is an FPV drone pilot and adrenaline junkie who has a lot to say about facing fears and going for it. His faith in God’s plan for his life has catapulted him into a reality of accomplishing life goals and incredible stunts that are most likely world firsts. He also talks about burnout and the lessons he’s learned about living a balanced lifestyle through experiencing it.   Subscribe t...