Make Your Break with Jai Long

How do you build a creative career that lasts... and keep pushing yourself when you’ve already achieved so much? This week on Make Your Break, I sit down with wildlife photographer Craig Parry, whose career includes work with National Geographic, Chris Hemsworth and MrBeast. Craig shares what it takes to stay relevant, keep creating opportunities and get uncomfortable enough to capture something e...

Mark Tigchelaar is a best-selling author, public speaker and neuropsychologist who has made it his mission to help people find focus and optimise their time. Today, more things are pulling from our focus than ever before, and with all the new tools, you would think it would b easier to stay focused. But research shows we are more distracted than ever, and it's affecting our goals and missions....

What if changing your life starts with appreciating something you usually overlook? This week on the Make Your Break podcast, I sat down with Timm Chiusano in Brooklyn ahead of the release of his new book, How to Get Addicted to Appreciation . We talked about what appreciation actually looks like, how it shows up in everyday life, and how small shifts in what you notice can change the way you expe...

In 2017, I picked up a copy of The ONE Thing . I didn’t know it at the time, but the ideas in that book would completely change the way I thought about business, focus and what was actually possible when you stopped trying to do everything. Now, almost a decade later, I’m sitting down in New York City with the man who wrote it. Jay Papasan is the co-author of the New York Times bestseller The ONE...

What matters more in a creative career: making great art or making sure people see it? Oli Sansom is one of the most respected wedding photographers and creative minds in the world, and this conversation goes much deeper than photography. We talk about the tension between creating work that genuinely means something to you and doing the things required to get that work seen. In a world where we&#3...

Big goals can feel impossible. Writing a book. Starting a business. Running a marathon. Changing careers. Reinventing your life. We often look at the finish line and forget that every extraordinary achievement is built on ordinary actions repeated over and over again. In this episode, I share the seven lessons that have helped me make my break throughout my life and career. From becoming an electr...

Everyone is obsessed with building a personal brand. But most people are making the exact same mistake. In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and Founder OS creator Matt Gray ( @matthgray ) to unpack what actually matters if you want to build a brand that creates opportunities, attracts the right audience, and lasts. Matt has built multiple successful businesses, sold a company, and become...

In this episode of Make Your Break, Jai explores a difficult truth that most people never stop to consider: The way you speak about other people often reveals the way you feel about yourself. Why do some people seem to attract incredible friendships, opportunities, mentors, clients, and communities... while others feel stuck in cycles of negativity, gossip, comparison, and drama? The answer might...

What if the most underrated path to wealth right now isn’t starting another business... but becoming known? In this episode of Make Your Break, Jai sits down with creator and entrepreneur Tom Noske to unpack why building a personal brand is one of the biggest opportunities of our generation... and why so many people are still too scared to start. They dive into the real reason personal brands are...

We hear a lot about the beginning of the journey as an entrepreneur... the hustle, the breakthroughs, the wins. But nobody really talks about the middle. The messy part. The part where what once lit you up no longer feels the same. In this episode of Make Your Break, Jai opens up about the side of entrepreneurship that often stays hidden... perfectionism, ego, identity, burnout, shame, and the gui...

As 2025 ends, Jai Long closes the year with a message every creative needs to hear: You are allowed to begin again. In this powerful New Year’s episode of Make Your Break , Jai brings clarity, grounding, and a fresh perspective on everything you went through this year, the wins, the setbacks, the doubts, the lessons, the failures, the breakthroughs. And he reminds you of one simple truth: You are...

Every year, Jai Long sits down in what he calls the war room... a blank whiteboard, big unrealistic goals, and a plan that forces him to become the next version of himself. But here’s the truth he keeps rediscovering: Every time he sets vague goals, he ends up planning a comfortable year, and comfort never leads to expansion. In this episode of Make Your Break , Jai reveals the yearly ritual that...

Your future self is waiting... but it’s up to you to close the distance. In this episode of Make Your Break , Jai Long dives deep into one of the most powerful mindset shifts for 2026: learning to say yes to the version of you who already exists 12 months from now. The one who’s braver. Louder. More intentional. More creative. The one who finally stopped sitting on ideas and started saying the thi...

In this episode of Make Your Break , Jai Long walks you through a simple 1-hour content audit that can completely transform your visibility in 2026... using a practical 4-step system designed for creators, photographers, artists, and entrepreneurs who want clarity (not chaos). Instead of guessing what to post… instead of copying competitors… instead of hoping the algorithm blesses you… Jai shows y...

The most powerful thing you can create in 2026 is something that moves you . Because when you feel it, your clients will too. In this episode of Make Your Break , Jai Long gets raw and honest about the future of content and the one mindset shift that will transform your creative work: creating from emotion, not obligation. Creating from what inspires you, not what you think “works.” Creating somet...

In 2026, the most underrated creative power won’t be trends, speed, or algorithms... it will be slow, intentional content. In this episode of Make Your Break , Jai Long takes you behind the scenes of two decades of creating content, from MySpace days and newspaper publicity stunts to becoming one of Instagram’s earliest top creators long before Reels existed. Jai reflects on the rise and fall of p...

In today’s episode of Make Your Break , Jai dives into the real reason travel changes you… and why it’s one of the most underrated tools for creative growth. This isn’t a “visit new places and take cool photos” conversation. This is about observation, submersion, and perspective ... the kind of perspective you only earn when you drop yourself into a new culture, a new rhythm, a new way of living....

In this episode, Jai pulls back the curtain on one of the most underrated skills in life and business: doing the hard thing. Not the comfortable thing. Not the fast thing. The thing that stretches you, scares you, and ultimately builds you . You’ll explore why real dopamine doesn’t come from quick wins... it comes from the process, from progress, from leaning into challenges instead of running fro...

If you’ve ever wondered why your business feels stuck—even though you’re doing so much —this episode is for you. Jai Long gets real about the biggest mistake he keeps making: taking on too many projects at once. From launching multiple businesses to offering too many services or chasing too many niches, spreading yourself thin is killing your momentum (and your income). In this episode, Jai shares...

Let’s be honest — most creatives hate sales. Talking about it feels awkward, learning about it feels overwhelming, and actually doing it? Forget it. But if you want to build a sustainable creative business, mastering sales is non-negotiable. In this episode, Jai Long delivers a masterclass on sales specifically for creatives. He breaks down the mindset blocks that hold you back, reveals the strate...

In this episode of Make Your Break , we're live with a group of creative entrepreneurs, pulling back the curtain on the marketing strategies that the experts don’t want you to know. It’s simple — not complicated — and that’s the point. We’re cutting through the noise and showing you how to actually stand out by doing things differently instead of blindly following the crowd. If you're tire...

What is a personal brand, really? Is it just a logo, a website, or the colors we choose? Or is it something much deeper—something that takes on a life of its own? In this episode of Make Your Break , I sit down with a few incredible creatives to unpack the essence of personal branding. We dive into how our brand makes people feel, how our clients shape it, and why standing out is more than just be...

In this episode of Make Your Break , Jai Long dives into Chapter 2 of his book, unpacking the power of goal setting—but not the way you’ve been told. Forget "realistic" goals; they’re the fastest way to stay stuck. Instead, Jai reveals why setting unrealistic goals is the real key to breakthrough success. Learn how to stretch your vision, embrace discomfort, and turn ambitious dreams int...

In this special coaching session on Make Your Break with Jai Long , we sit down with Riley Baxter to talk about the creative journey, finding inspiration, and knowing your worth. We dive into the bold choices that often make no financial sense—yet somehow, they end up defining our careers in the most unexpected ways. Jai and Riley explore how to trust your instincts, take risks, and turn passion-d...

In this episode of Make Your Break with Jai Long , we dive deep into the concept of purpose—your why , your north star , and what truly drives you. Joined by a group of creatives, we explore how purpose shows up in our lives and businesses, how it evolves over time, and how to reconnect with it when things feel uncertain. Whether you're just starting out or pivoting in your career, this conver...