Passion Projects

This week, I sit down with my good friend Judah — a full-time artist, illustrator, and animator — to talk about one of the hardest parts of being a creative: learning to love your own work. We dive into the creative struggle every artist faces: battling self-doubt, pushing through perfectionism, and finding peace in your own growth. Judah shares how his perspective has shifted over the years and w...

In this episode of Passion Projects , I sit down with a Brazilian music producer (@oceanboy_beatz) (AKA Isaac) for an inspiring and wide-ranging conversation about creativity, culture, and chasing what you love. We dive into the art of music production, why music theory can feel so tough to learn, and how languages and networking open unexpected doors in the music industry. Beyond music, we explor...

In this solo episode of Passion Projects , I head on down to downtown Greenville to share a personal update on life, creativity, and everything in between. I talk about my love for soccer and the Premier League (POSSIBLY A HOT TAKE TOO!) , what it’s been like preparing for marriage with just six months to go, and how I’ve been reflecting on this past summer — the highs, the growth, and the challen...

In this episode of Passion Projects , I sit down with Nick Snider , a software engineer and content creator, for a conversation that dives deep into life in your mid-20s, the fast-changing world of social media, and what it’s really like working in tech. Over the course of an hour, we talk about the lessons Nick has learned navigating adulthood, the balance between creativity and career, and how s...

Kenya’s journey from chasing his passion to becoming a full-time creator is proof that doing what you love—and trusting God through it—can change everything. In this episode of Passion Projects, I sit down with my friend Kenya to talk about his inspiring journey of becoming a full-time content creator and how his life has transformed along the way. We cover everything from how he found his passion...

In this episode of Passion Projects , I sit down with Sam John (@sam.john.creates) — a creator who’s built a powerful online presence with nothing more than his phone and some serious creativity. We dive into: 🎬 How Sam uses CapCut Mobile to craft edits that actually stand out 📝 The surprising way journaling fuels his creativity & growth 📈 What it really takes to grow on Instagram and build...

In this episode, I sit down with one of my best friends, Pablo, as he prepares to move to New York City to study motion graphics. We talk about his journey into animation, what it’s like starting over in a new city, and the mental battles that come with chasing a creative career — including imposter syndrome. We also dive into what it really means to stay creative, how Pablo finds inspiration, and...

In this solo episode, I catch you up on everything — from what it’s really like planning a wedding, to where I’m at with releasing new music, to how this whole podcast even started. I also dive into some of the historical figures who’ve been inspiring me lately (and why I can’t stop thinking about them).This episode is a mix of life updates, behind-the-scenes reflections, creative process talk, an...

In this episode, I sit down with musician and producer  Bradley Bynum  for a wide-ranging conversation about the journey of a creative life. We dive deep into his story — from studying music in college to finding his unique voice as a producer and artist. Bradley opens up about the realities of music production, building a creative business, and how his relationship with art has evolved over time....

In this episode of  Passion Projects , I sit down with  Eric Turner  for a raw, honest, and deeply human conversation. We cover it all — from his journey through addiction and recovery, to his time in high-stakes sales, his evolving relationship with faith, and some unexpected dives into conspiracy theories and personal philosophy. Eric opens up about what it really means to rebuild, to question e...

Welcome to the VERY FIRST episode of the Passion Projects Podcast! Today, our guest David Depler and I discuss everything from Tottenham's new coaching situation, to understanding life in marriage, all the way to how AI could potentially take over our world! It was a very interesting and fun conversation with one of my best friends, and I'm very excited to share it with y'all! If you'd like to be...