Alexander Schmieding
From Vision to Creation
Welcome to "From Vision to Creation," a podcast that dives deep into the minds of visionaries who pursued their passions and made their visions a reality. In each episode, we will have conversations with entrepreneurs, artists, industry leaders, & business owners, and will explore the mindset that fueled their desire to take their dreams from vision to creation. Hosted by Alexander Schmieding. New episodes every Thursday.
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Alexander Schmieding
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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
Dr. Terry Dubrow on Botched, Plastic Surgery, Failure & the Truth About Success 09.07.2026 1:01:03
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with world-renowned plastic surgeon, television personality, and Botched star Dr. Terry Dubrow for a powerful conversation about plastic surgery, reality TV, failure, success, resilience, decision-making, and what it really takes to build a long-lasting career. Dr. Dubrow’s journey is anything but ordinary. Before becoming one of the...
Vanessa Simmons on Reality TV, Entrepreneurship, Rejection, and Building Success Beyond Run's House 02.07.2026 42:24
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with actress, entrepreneur, and television personality Vanessa Simmons for an inspiring conversation about creativity, resilience, entrepreneurship, and building a career beyond reality television. Known for Run's House, Vanessa grew up in one of hip-hop's most iconic families, watching her father, Rev Run, turn vision into reality wh...
Camille Moore on Personal Branding, AI, Entrepreneurship & the Real Secret to Long-Term Success 30.06.2026 1:04:29
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with entrepreneur, brand strategist, and founder Camille Moore for a powerful conversation about personal branding, business growth, content creation, AI, authenticity, and what it really takes to build a successful career in today's digital world. Camille's journey is anything but conventional. Growing up with limited resources, she...
Will Dempsey on Going Viral, Quitting His Job for Music & Building a Country Music Career 25.06.2026 50:42
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with singer-songwriter Will Dempsey for an inspiring conversation about pursuing your dreams, overcoming fear, building a music career from scratch, and turning a viral moment into a life-changing opportunity. Growing up in Louisiana surrounded by country music and classic rock, Will always dreamed of becoming a musician. But after ye...
BOYR!OT on Building a Pop Punk Band, Surviving the Music Industry & Finding Success in Hollywood 23.06.2026 1:00:16
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with BOYR!OT founders Brendan and Greg for an honest, hilarious, and insightful conversation about building a band, navigating the music industry, moving to Los Angeles, and staying true to yourself while chasing a creative dream. What started as a Tinder date in New York City eventually evolved into BOYR!OT, an alternative pop punk b...
Markian Tarasiuk on Hunting Matthew Nichols, Indie Film, & Making People Care 19.06.2026 1:06:33
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with actor, writer, director, and filmmaker Markian Tarasiuk for an honest and inspiring conversation about acting, indie filmmaking, creative resilience, self-distribution, and the making of his true crime horror film Hunting Matthew Nichols. Markian shares how his creative journey began in Winnipeg, Manitoba, from acting classes as...
Former Detective Exposes Corruption & Protects the World’s Most Powerful People | Nina Hobson 16.06.2026 47:41
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with former British detective, undercover whistleblower, and executive protection expert Nina Hobson for a fascinating conversation about policing, corruption, crime investigations, personal safety, leadership, and what it takes to protect some of the most high-profile people in the world. After spending 15 years in British law enforc...
Ariana and the Rose on Intuition, Heartbreak, & Finding Your Own Definition of Success 12.06.2026 57:32
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with singer, songwriter, performer, and immersive artist Ariana and the Rose for a thoughtful and deeply honest conversation about creativity, intuition, heartbreak, self-worth, and what it really means to build a life as an artist. Ariana shares how her journey began at a young age, from performing for imaginary friends in her childh...
girli on Turning Feeling Like an Outsider Into Music, Community, and Creative Freedom 10.06.2026 1:07:09
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with singer-songwriter girli for an honest, funny, and deeply reflective conversation about music, identity, creativity, resilience, and what it means to build a career by being fully yourself. girli grew up surrounded by creativity, with parents and grandparents who worked as actors and performers. But while performance was part of h...
Joe Nicchi on Turning a Soft Serve Truck Into a National Brand & Building CVT Without a Business 68Plan 27.05.2026 41:38
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Joe Nicchi, founder of CVT Soft Serve, for a funny, honest, and deeply insightful conversation about entrepreneurship, risk, creativity, and what it really takes to turn a simple idea into a national brand. Joe’s journey did not begin with ice cream. He moved to Los Angeles at 18 to study theater at USC and pursue a career in fil...
Haven Madison on Turning Heartbreak Into Music and Chasing the Dream Without Losing Yourself 22.05.2026 43:20
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with singer-songwriter Haven Madison for an honest, funny, and deeply human conversation about music, heartbreak, creativity, and what it really takes to build a life as an artist. Haven grew up surrounded by music, spending her childhood on tour with her father and discovering early on that songwriting was not just something she love...
Tony Mazzocchi on Why Music Is for Everyone and Preserving Human Creativity in the Age of AI 20.05.2026 50:52
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Tony Mazzocchi, Grammy-nominated trombonist and President & CEO of Kaufman Music Center, for a powerful conversation about music, education, creativity, and what it means to nurture human potential. Tony’s journey began in a home without much music, until a public school trombone program opened up an entirely new world for him. A...
Devon Gabriella on Turning Anxiety Into Art, Building “The Garden,” and Betting on Yourself 18.04.2026 1:16:59
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with singer-songwriter Devon Gabriella for a deeply honest and inspiring conversation about music, mental health, resilience, and what it truly takes to pursue your dreams. From teaching herself guitar at 13 to relentlessly reaching out to producers and building her career from the ground up, Devon’s journey is a powerful example of v...
Reality I'snt What You Think | Justin Bolognino 02.04.2026 1:08:37
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Justin Bolognino—founder of META and Unreality—for a mind-expanding conversation about creativity, technology, and the nature of reality itself. Justin has spent over a decade at the forefront of immersive experiences, blending art, music, and technology to create environments that don’t just entertain—but transform. From shaping...
Kahh Spence on Walking Away at His Peak, Building Samir Grey, and Why Stillness Is Productive 26.03.2026 47:55
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with creative visionary and founder Kahh Spence for a powerful conversation about identity, success, burnout, and the courage to start over. Kahh spent over a decade shaping culture as a celebrity hairstylist, working with artists like Cardi B, Kelly Rowland, and Victoria Monét—operating at the highest level of his industry. But at th...
Trey Devey on Arts Education, Mentorship, and Leading the Next Generation of Artists 21.03.2026 53:26
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Trey Devey, President of Interlochen Center for the Arts, for a thoughtful conversation about music, mentorship, leadership, and the lasting power of arts education. Trey reflects on his journey from growing up near Chicago and discovering music as a lifeline to making the difficult decision to leave behind a pre-law path in orde...
Danny Morel on Why Success Isn’t Enough, Healing Childhood Wounds, and Awakening Your Highest Self 18.03.2026 42:30
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and author Danny Morel for a deeply personal conversation about success, spirituality, healing, and the journey back to self. Danny shares how building a business that generated billions in sales did not bring the fulfillment he thought it would—and how that realization forced him to confront the deeper wou...
Jennifer Miller Hammel on Bridging Classical Music and Video Games & Taking the Scary Path 19.02.2026 57:44
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with classical broadcaster, vocalist, and creator Jennifer Miller Hammel for a fascinating conversation about reinvention, creative advocacy, and why video game music belongs in the concert hall. Jennifer shares the story of leaving the East Coast for Los Angeles to chase a dream as a session singer—taking every gig she could, buildin...
Isan Elba on Turning Beauty PR Excess Into Dignity & Building Beauty Forward 18.02.2026 47:58
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with creator and founder Isan Elba for a powerful conversation about purpose-driven entrepreneurship, circular beauty, and what it really takes to build a solution for a problem the industry has ignored for years. Isan shares how she went from being a young content creator receiving endless PR packages—until her home started feeling l...
Brian Kosnar on Inheriting Mineral Classics at 17, The Golden Age of Mineral Collecting, and Why Nature Makes the Rarest Art on Earth 10.02.2026 1:49:07
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Brian Kosnar of Mineral Classics for a deep, fascinating conversation about one of the most misunderstood—and most mesmerizing—collector worlds on earth: high-end mineral specimens. Brian takes us inside a five-generation mining lineage, from Cornwall tin mines to Colorado gold country, and shares the origin story of Mineral Clas...
How HOPE Hydration Is Replacing Plastic Bottles With Free Public Water 04.02.2026 58:07
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Jorge Richardson and Cristina Gnecco, the founders of HOPE Hydration, to unpack how they’re rethinking public access to clean drinking water—free, filtered, chilled, and available in high-traffic places around the world. Jorge shares the moment that sparked everything: building an app to map free water fountains, getting a call f...
Mergui on Sudden Fame at 17, Finding Yourself Through Music, and Redefining Success 27.01.2026 1:06:03
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with singer-songwriter and performer Mergui for a raw, thoughtful conversation about identity, fame, and the inner work it takes to create music that’s truly honest. Mergui takes us back to his upbringing in Tel Aviv, growing up in a deeply musical household, building a bedroom studio, and making the bold decision to commute two and a...
Margaret Cho on Fear, Comedy, and the Endurance It Takes to Build a Creative Life 23.01.2026 51:22
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Margaret Cho — comedian, actor, author, and cultural trailblazer — for an intimate and deeply reflective conversation about creativity, resilience, and what it truly takes to sustain a life in the arts. Margaret opens up about starting stand-up comedy at just 14 years old, the fear she felt stepping on stage at such a young age,...
Dr. Lucky Sekhon on IVF Truths, Egg Freezing, and Closing the Fertility Knowledge Gap 22.01.2026 58:39
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Dr. Lucky Sekhon — double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, fertility expert, and author of The Lucky Egg — for an honest, science-based conversation about fertility in the modern world and the massive misinformation gap that leaves so many people anxious, confused, and feeling alone. Dr. Sekhon shares her personal jo...
Agatha Relota Luczo on Going From Chanel Model at 15 to Building Fortuna Skin 25.12.2025 41:49
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Agatha Relota Luczo — founder of Fortuna Skin and former high-fashion model who was scouted at just 15 years old and quickly became the face of Chanel after walking Paris couture. Agatha shares the incredible origin story behind Fortuna Skin — from sitting in the makeup chairs of legendary artists and falling in love with skincar...
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