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Musician Mia Asano shares how going viral was only the beginning. We dive into her transition from violin performance major to social media phenomenon with over 5 million followers, touring artist, and mental health advocate. From learning video editing to booking her own shows, Mia reveals what it takes to build a long term career rooted in community, collaboration, and compassion. Follow Mia Asa...

In this special interview filmed at The NAMM Show, creative director RA Beattie shares his path from film production and web development to having a key role at Breedlove Guitars. We also discuss adventures in sustainable sourcing and RA shows off one of their 12-strings featured at the convention. Follow Breedlove: Website Instagram   Facebook YouTube Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok Re...

Recorded live at Game On Expo, this panel features returning guests Daphne Greene and Emily Grieve as we explore how gaming influences branding from visual style and culture to personal identity. Even if you’re not a gamer, we break down what makes a brand feel authentic and be used in fresh, unexpected ways. Follow Daphne and Emily: Instagram (Daphne Greene) Instagram (Emily Grieve) Twitch (Daphn...

Michael Sherman, VP of Business Development at Feature. FM, shares how he transitioned from booking college shows to building artist-first tools in music tech. We dive into his early management years and the value of failing fast. Follow Feature. FM: Website Instagram   Facebook Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok Read the transcript We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review,...

Nikita, founder of Maildoso, shares how failing at seven startups taught him the power of cold outreach. We dive into how Maildoso helps scale cold emails, common outreach mistakes, and why trial by fire builds better entrepreneurs. Follow Maildoso: Website LinkedIn Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok Read the transcript We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really h...

Matt Becker of modern rock band Off Guard shares how a spontaneous TikTok post led to a career-changing DM from Alan Day of Four Year Strong, who would go on to co-produce their latest EP, Complex Machines. We also discuss growing up on Long Island’s DIY scene and balancing mental health in a band. Follow Off Guard: TikTok Instagram   Linktree Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok Read the tr...

In this special interview from The NAMM Show floor, Connor Taylor, Product Line Manager for On-Stage, shares how persistence and networking helped him transition from Guitar Center to shaping gear for musicians, podcasters, and creators. We also discuss the power of product design and On-Stage’s latest innovations including a travel amp and the ultimate all-in-one guitar utility vehicle. Follow On...

Hope Georgiou, co-founder of HG Media, shares the key mindset that propelled her from intern to senior manager in just three years. We also dive into the transition from corporate to launching her own agency focusing on Snapchat. Follow HG Media: 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 lis...

Joseph Perla is the founder of Hangout, a virtual space where people can ‘hangout’ and listen to music. In this interview he discusses his journey launching several startups including one funded by Peter Thiel as well as Turntable in 2010. We also dive into securing meaningful feedback and building a community that keeps returning. Follow Hangout: Website Instagram   Facebook Follow Creatives Prev...

Rachel Roberts, Director of the Institute for Music Leadership at Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, shares how her journey from managing orchestras across the country led to launching NEC’s entrepreneurial musicianship program and shaping Eastman’s Music Leadership curriculum. We also discuss the power of seizing opportunities and why musicians need both performance and busin...

Lyndsie Crawford, co-host of The Meet Market podcast, shares how her journey from The Bachelor to on-air hosting led her to launching a podcast dedicated to modern dating. We also unpack the state of dating apps, the power of authenticity, and handling internet trolls. Follow The Meet Market Podcast: Website YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love...

Filmmaker Sean Oliver shares how he honed his skills through short films and film challenges, leading up to his debut feature Forever Home. We also dive into the strategies of successfully crowdfunding projects as well as securing distribution on platforms like Amazon and Apple TV. Follow Sean: Forever Home film - Website IMDB Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from y...

Eddie Barella, CEO of iDobi Radio, discusses how he started his own internet radio station at fifteen and later merged with competitor at the time iDobi Radio. We also talk about how iDobi became a tastemaker in the alt/emo, pop punk, metal, hardcore, and indie scenes, giving new artists a platform and building a thriving music community. Also read more about their recent livestream fundraiser eve...

Multi-instrumentalist and producer Greg Almeida from Secret Gardens and A Lot Like Birds breaks down touring the country and completing a four album concept series inspired by the seasons. Follow Secret Gardens: Spotify   YouTube Linktree 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...

John Chan, founder of 2x Growth Agency, shares why he left college at 19 to launch a web design consultancy and how unconventional decisions shaped his career. From hard lessons about sales and marketing to partnering with his spouse, he reveals insights on UGC creators, platform-specific strategies, and the power of amplifying authentic stories. Follow 2x Growth Agency: Website Follow Creatives P...

Entrepreneur and venue owner of Jammin Java, Daniel Brindley, shares how he and his brothers purchased the location with no prior experience and transformed it into one of the top clubs in the world, recognized by Pollstar. We also discuss their expansion into six venues under the newly launched Union Stage Presents, building strong relationships with artists, and fostering growth through the “lad...

Singer-songwriter Sophia Warren shares their six year journey in releasing their debut EP, "Bloodstone," a deeply personal collection of songs reflecting their evolution as an artist. We also discuss their creative process, finding the right producer, and the balance between authenticity and accessibility in their music. Follow Sophia Warren: Spotify Instagram   TikTok Follow Creatives Prevail: In...

Kody and Kyle of the rock duo The Holy Knives recount the challenges of self-booking a 125-show tour over 18 months, including festival performances and a Paste Live Session. They also share how they’ve navigated sibling dynamics in their partnership and how meditation played an unexpected role in their creative process. Check out their latest EP, I Don’t Wanna Win, recorded at Sonic Ranch. Follow...

Timo Ellis, the musician and songwriter behind solo project OOMASOOMA, shares his journey from the grunge movement in Washington to touring and recording with iconic artists like Mark Ronson, Yoko Ono, Gojira, and Mastodon. We discuss his latest EP, Endless Future, a thesis of genre-fluidity, and celebrating 17 years of sobriety. Follow OOMASOOMA: Instagram   Spotify Website Follow Creatives Preva...

We’ve had some major milestones this year. In this episode we take a look back at what has been accomplished, what we’re looking to improve upon for the podcast, and future projects for 2025.  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 Tik...

Nico aka Twitch streamer Dinossindgeil known for his ‘No Hit’ runs on Dark Souls talks about finding and building your community as well as discovering your niche. Follow Dinossindgeil: Twitch YouTube Discord 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...

Singer-songwriter Farah Camille shares her journey starting as a guitarist in jazz band to a budding artist with over 100 songs written. We also dive into the challenges of navigating social media, the importance of performing live to grow your audience, and how experimenting with different genres has shaped her artistic identity. Follow Farah: Instagram   Spotify Website Follow Creatives Prevail:...

Award-winning artist, producer, and composer Robot Koch discusses his music's placement in hit TV shows like Blacklist , Lucifer , Pretty Little Liars , and The Vampire Diaries , the development of his immersive Sphere experience, and his approach to sound frequency healing and artistic collaborations. Follow Robot Koch: Spotify Instagram   Website Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We wou...

Entrepreneur and manager Jonathan Shank shares his journey from the jam band scene to founding his own company, producing non-traditional events like Peppa Pig’s Adventure tour and Disney Junior Live, as well as managing artists like Victoria Justice. We also dive into the origins of his podcast, The Jam , now in its second season. Follow Jonathan: The Jam podcast   Facebook (The Jam podcast) Webs...

Riley, the drummer for the emo adjacent band Turn Zero, chats about how marching band and drum and bugle corp prepared him for performing in rock bands. Follow Turn Zero: 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 we can improve? DM us on Instagram or...