Dialogue with Dylan

Curran Blevins is the founder of Common Running, a run club and hydration brand based out of Lancaster, PA. He also founded his own creative agency, Greyscale, and several independent races. Curran talks about how he has turned his own self-hate into a people-first community that has grown into a city-wide movement. He talks about navigating the ups and downs, handling critics, creating a brand th...

Alexandria Allen is a model and content creator. Injured in a drunk driving accident at 17 years old, she now inspires people to think big and get over limiting beliefs despite being paralyzed. In our conversation, we talk about mindset, gratitude, purpose, faith, self awareness, and accessibility. Follow Alexandria: https://www.instagram.com/alexallenm/ Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/...

Cory Hunter is a freelance brand designer based in Lancaster, PA. He shares how growing up as a missionary kid in Slovakia, pivoting from engineering to graphic design, and eventually leaping into freelance branding work have shaped his approach to creativity, family, and resilience. From church creative teams to Nashville music projects and community run clubs, Cory unpacks why relationships, cur...

Tim Medina is the founder of Stump & Root Co., a marketing agency that serves local businesses in Lancaster, PA. In this episode, we talk about his background, his journey from corporate to founding his company, the 3 pillars of his work (branding, video, and photo), content systems, niches, marketing yourself as a creative, his role as a husband and father, and faith. Follow Tim: https://www....

Joshua West is a documentary filmmaker based in Lancaster, PA. In our conversation, we talk about what storytelling actually means, his production process, niches, competition, marketing, AI, and how he runs his business along with his wife. Follow Josh: https://www.instagram.com/jbawproductions/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-west-0803a0181/ JBAW Productions: www.jbawproductions.com Connect w...

Tim Lebo is a creator at heart - a videographer, musician, songwriter, podcaster, and author. Follow Tim: https://www.instagram.com/timothylebofilms/ Tim's website: https://timothylebofilms.com/ Tim's book, Earth to Abram: https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Abram-Timothy-Lebo-ebook/dp/B00XT6KQJW/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3H5GSHZ6MZEO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.M1CVo8aRaAW3idClhCCJp3osEo25UPStnP6M_vFcES0D5SddX...

Dan Scott Forreal is a music producer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, sound designer, painter/muralist, tattooer, and graphic artist. In our conversation, we talk about his time living in Los Angeles and Colorado, manifestation, collaboration with band members, crafting an album, painting a mural, getting through difficult times, success, and more. Find Dan's work here: https://danscottfo...

Drew B Darby is a documentary filmmaker specializing in endurance sports, traveling all around the world to capture the most impressive race performances. Drew is one of my oldest film industry colleagues and friends. In this conversation, we take a trip down memory lane to the early film projects that got us started, ways to break into the film industry in today's day and age, how running ch...

Why is it important to share your journey? Because others are watching… even if it’s one person. Your voice can be that one instance of inspiration that someone needs to make positive change in their life/career. Victoria Pappas shares what the keys to success have been almost one year into full time freelancing. She also talks about the role of setting an example for others who are looking to pur...

Mark Yang is a cinematographer and video marketer based in Lancaster, PA. In our discussion, we talk about what it takes to be a full time freelancer, video marketing, his experience running Instagram ads for local businesses, and personal branding.  Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/bambooshootsmedia/ Recorded at Leaf and Loft Studio: https://www.instagram.com/leafandloftstudio/ Connect with...

Austin Gingerich is a brand strategist who co-founded the creative community Silo, which is based out of York and Lancaster, PA. His mission is to help creatives find their purpose. In this episode, we dive into the importance of being a part of a community for both your personal and professional life, the story of how Silo was co-founded, tactical tips for improving your personal brand, and more....

In this episode, I speak with Amanda Collins about her journey as a freelance brand designer. Amanda and I met at a networking event a few years ago and I hired her to design a PDF for me last year. We cover topics like networking, education, having organization and processes in your business, the important of branding, and more. Amanda's Website: www.acollins.design Follow Amanda on Instagra...

In this episode, I speak with Sam Interrante. Sam is a talented photographer who has a lot of great insights to share about pursuing photography as a full time career. Sam's Website: https://www.saminterrante.com/ Sam's Mentorship Program, The Portrait Lab: https://www.skool.com/the-portrait-lab/about Sam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam_interrante/ Connect with me: https:...

How willing are you to bet on yourself?  I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Pete Rodriguez. Pete is a super talented brand designer, entrepreneur, and creative business coach.  We dive into his background in design, educating yourself for a creative career, transitioning from a corporate position to freelancing full time, the difference between a service and an offer, mentorship, and...

On this episode, I'm joined by Christopher Davis, a video business owner based out of Atlanta, GA. Christopher and I went to the same college for some time and I've been following along with his journey. His production company, Merrill Film Group, focuses on creating story-driven brand films that help service-based businesses connect with their customers. We talk about what inspired him...

In this episode, I interview my friend, Isaac. We cover several topics like in-person networking, getting clarity with your marketing, using cold outreach to get leads in your business, overcoming rejection, product-market fit, and entrepreneurship.  Isaac is a specialist in B2B outbound marketing with over three years of experience helping companies build predictable client acquisition systems an...

With the increase of loneliness and self isolation in today's world, I wanted to talk about these topics and practical ways that I've made improvements to my social life. I struggled with confidence for many years but think I've gone in the right direction recently. I don't want sympathy. I want to talk about SOLUTIONS! I cover topics like letting go of limiting identities that...

For the next episode of Dialogue with Dylan, I had a great conversation with my friend Brian Cruz. Brian is the founder of Evolved Frame, a media agency that serves health and wellness professionals. We cover several topics that range from networking, self awareness, work/life integration, embodying your service offer, creating systems in your business, delegating work/building a team, and why vid...

I had a great conversation with my friend, Reggie Gonzales. Reggie is a videographer and sports broadcaster who has experience in a variety of media endeavors. We talked about his journey getting started in sports broadcasting, his media work in the health and wellness industry with Evolved Frame, how he manages an editing team, and mindset tips for full time video professionals. Follow Reggie: ht...

For this episode of Dialogue with Dylan, I sat down with my friend and colleague, Andre Frueh. Andre is an extremely talented filmmaker, cinematographer, and entrepreneur. We talked about studying digital media in college, taking on 50 wedding projects per year, setting boundaries when saying yes to projects, what sets his wedding film business apart from the rest, and more.  Check out Andre'...

For the next episode of Dialogue with Dylan, I sat down with Domenick Cucinotta. I’ve been working with Dom for a few years and he’s been one of the most influential people in my career. We talked about his journey getting into the film industry, education, co-founding his soccer apparel brand LBF, B2B vs. B2C business models, what traits he looks for in hiring people, mentorship, and more. Tune i...

Welcome to the revival of my podcast! After posting a dozen episodes, primarily in 2021, I have officially started it up again.  For this first episode back, I sat down with my friend and colleague, Sam Eisenhower. Sam is an extremely talented filmmaker, entrepreneur, and visual effects artist. We talked about finding inspiration, starting a career in the film industry, education, storytelling, fr...

Some lessons learned from dealing with severe acne a few years ago.

Some thoughts on addressing hateful people and evaluating your own hate. In summary: I believe there is abundant irony and hypocrisy around this conversation of addressing hate. Don't misunderstand me: hate is terrible, particularly groups with the intent of being violent and judging people based on immutable characteristics. But if we want to progress towards a society where we all don'...

A message of gratitude and constructive criticism. I'm incredibly thankful for everyone who has dedicated their lives and careers to public health, but I feel as though these conversations we're having about important scientific issues could be more productive. In summary, I'm frustrated by the sanctimony and reluctance to expose ourselves to new ideas, which I would argue is unscie...