Josi J

Creative Evolution

Business EN ↓ 31 episodes

Welcome to Creative Evolution, the podcast that gives artists of all disciplines a real plan for a long-term career. Hosted by touring artist and creative professional Josi J, we interview industry veterans to bring you actionable business strategies for lasting success in the arts. Tune in each week to learn how to:Master the business side of the creative industries. Navigate the digital era. Turn career stress into creative stability. Lead with professional humility and advocate for yourself. Success as an artist isn't magic - it's a strategy. Drop your ego, tune in, and let's start the evol...

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Episode 5: Stepping Into the Spotlight with Sam Travis (Full Broadcast) 01.04.2026 1:50:02

Want to step out of the background? In Episode 5, Sammy T and the Sunny D frontman Sam Travis shares how to beat your insecurities and lead with authenticity. From playing bass at Disneyland as a teenager to navigating frustrating social media algorithms as the social media manager at ProMotion LLC, Sam has seen the music industry from every angle — the back of the stage, behind the computer scree...

Episode 4: Dispatch No. 1 (Talk & Strategy Only) 27.03.2026 22:04

Short on time? This version is packed with just the business strategies and interviews. If you want to hear the incredible local artists we featured this month, check out the 'Full Broadcast' version of this episode, or listen to our official Month One Spotify Playlist! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2iaDZgefX9WFmoIF5blqZg?si=80c94142a5474004 In this Dispatch, we revisit: Episode 1: Professiona...

Episode 4: Dispatch No. 1 (Full Broadcast with Music) 27.03.2026 1:54:16

The March Evolution Report — Dispatch No. 1 We're looking back at the themes, lessons, and conversations from Month One, distilling the absolute best advice from our first three episodes. In this Dispatch, we revisit: Episode 1: Professional Humility and the Art of Mastery with Frank Sheadrick Jr Episode 2: The Symbiotic Stage: Music Management and Marketing with James Gilley Episode 3: Discoverin...

Episode 3: Discovering, Not Deciding: Becki Grace on Community, Grief, and Local Honey 18.03.2026 2:00:06

In Episode 3 of Creative Evolution , I sit down right in the living room sanctuary of the incredible Becki Grace: a phenomenal local musician, certified therapist, and the host of Local Honey on Radio KCM. We dive deep into the beautiful, messy, and sometimes heartbreaking reality of being a creative. Becki opens her heart and gets incredibly vulnerable about navigating the profound grief of losin...

Episode 2: The Symbiotic Stage: Music Management and Marketing with James Gilley 12.03.2026 1:48:40

⚠️ TW: Mental health struggles, addiction, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. In the second episode of Creative Evolution , host Josi J sits down with James Gilley, founder and CEO of the Knoxville-based entertainment marketing agency, ProMotion LLC. James breaks down the business of booking shows, the importance of setting clear expectations through "radical honesty," and why venues and...

Episode 1: Professional Humility and the Art of Mastery with Frank Sheadrick Jr 04.03.2026 1:54:07

In today's digital age, streaming changes everything. The big question isn't "What next?" It's "How do we keep our skills sharp and stay successful for the long haul?" In the premiere episode of Creative Evolution , host Josi J sits down with Full Sail Alumnus, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and music director Frank Sheadrick Jr.. Frank gets real about the harsh realities of the music business,...