The BWNC Podcast

In this interview, Steve takes us through his humbling journey from working in the retail space & playing video games to having his most recent work around the racial inequality movement being published on major platforms such as GQ and the New Yorker

In this episode, we dive into how this mindset has helped us in our careers & ways we continue to be students of the GAME!

In this interview, Anthony takes us through the trials & tribulations he overcame before he ever became a creative - including getting kicked out of college, joining the military, & experiencing the tragic passing of his mother.

The freelance hustle can be draining at times. The need to make a living can potentially send you down a path of creating only for money, or taking on projects that don’t fulfill you artistically. In this episode, we wanted take a step back and discuss topics like creating for yourself, making creative friends, & making time for passion projects!   Check out the show notes & videos: BWNC.com/213 J...

Spencer Whiting AKA "GimbalGod" is famously known for filming the illest videos of professional snowboarders that you have ever seen.

When it comes to our clients, it is our job to make sure we make their wildest dreams come true. But sometimes, promising them the world can turn around to haunt you.

Nesrin Danan, aka Blackprints, is a music & lifestyle photographer best known for her portrait work with artists, influencers, & YouTube stars. An influencer in her own right, Nesrin has built a platform of over 120,000 followers & secured brand deals with companies like Urban Outfitters, Puma, & Bose.

If you're looking to grow as a creator– whether it be your skillset, your confidence, you network, your experience, or your portfolio – the #1 mindset you should have is "Say Yes Until You Can Say No." In other words, you should take on every opportunity you can possibly get your hands on until you have the luxury of saying no. In this episode, we dive into 4 reasons why this mindset is the KEY to...

In this episode, Daniel takes us through his evolution as a videographer and YouTuber, breaks down his production process for videos like his viral pizza commercial, and shares incredible insight on creating commercial quality content with minimal resources.

The BWNC Podcast is the #1 resource for content creators. Every Monday, we share interviews & discussions with industry-leading creatives whose stories will inspire you to follow your passion. Our goal is to provide you with the shortcuts, tips, & advice that will take your career to the next level! Hosted by filmmaker Ben Hagarty – best known for his work with major artists & brands like Beyoncé,...

Slimesunday is well known for his Collage style abstract digital art shared on Instagram. He has grown an audience of over 500,000 followers on Instagram. Slimesunday has a unique style of art - he collects old magazines, scans the images, and recreates his own designs in photoshop. His typical subject is women and the art is fairly provocative mixed with really cool designs which have been shared...

We are making some changes to the podcast and wanted to use this week to communicate those to you and let you know what you can expect from us moving forward.   We are going to be taking a 3 week break from August 9th - August 31st to completely revamp our podcast presentation, intros, music, messaging, artwork and more! We want to take this time to pause the machine and really focus on improving...

Christopher Rodes aka YC Imaging is a content creator & YouTuber with over 340K subscribers and 21.5 MILLION views. YC’s Youtube channel is one of the best places to find educational video, tutorials, & vlogs around filmmaking, video editing, & music videos. In this episode, we explore YC’s journey from graphic design, to music video directing, to focusing more on exploring YouTube as a career. He...

A lot of music producers might think that the only way to make a full-time living making music is to land hit records with major artists... Sara the !llstrunmentalist is PROOF that there is a different path. She is a music producer, entrepreneur, & content creator who has created a flourishing career making beats for YouTubers, TV shows, commercials, video games.    Sarah has created diverse reven...

Today’s guest is Dj/Producer/Event promoter TIIIIIIIIP – most popularly known for being the personal DJ for Allen Kingdom, Bobby Raps, and most recently, Yung Gravy.   I’ve been friends with Tip for a minute and have been following his career for even longer. Tip is a powerhouse when it comes to the minneapolis music scene - promoting shows and djing events regularly, bringing acts into the city l...

A lot of creators wonder if it’s absolutely necessary to move to LA or NYC (or any other big city) to be successful as a creative. Is it possible to find success in your local town or the area that you currently live? How do you create a game plan to prepare yourself for a move? What should your mindset be if you want to make a name for yourself in your city? In this episode, we are walk through t...

Cole Walliser is most popularly known as the Director of GlamBot content for E! Entertainment. Cole attends major red carpet events (like the Grammy’s & the Emmy’s) to capture super slo-mo shots of Hollywood’s BIGGEST stars utilizing what’s called a The Bolt which is a motion-controlled fast pace robotic arm... The shots are insane.   But that’s not all that Cole does… when he is not shooting cele...

This is our 200th podcast episode!!! Unbelievable. We wanted to celebrate by sharing the SINGLe most IMPORTANT TOOL for FREELANCERS! We also call and surprise the winners of the #CommercialCutChallenge sponsored by Epidemic Sound! Their raw reactions was pretty special to hear. Thank you to everyone who has supported this podcast and the BWNC community. We love you to death. Shout out to our winne...

Adam is a photographer who has gained massive attention after working with organizations like Van's Warped tour, Wireless Festival, Coachella, and artists like Twenty One Pilots, A Day To Remember, Diplo, and more! Adam is truly focused on giving back to the photography community and even started his own private discord community that is free to join. He hosts weekly livestreams with top photograp...

Taking a meeting is an art, especially when it’s with a client you’ve never worked with. It’s a combination of selling yourself, selling your idea, but most importantly - building the relationship between you and the brand. In today's episode Ben addresses a question proposed by BWNC member, Terrence Enn. Terrence asked for a walkthrough of a successful coffee shop meeting with a potential client...

Thor Wixom is a director, cinematographer, and one of the illest steadicam operators in Hollywood. Thor has worked with artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, and many more! This episode dives into what it is like to work as a steadicam operator on major productions. Thor talks about how he was one of the first RED camera owners in California, taking on jobs for less than DSLR...

Today we go over 3 crucial tips for video editors with Director/DP/Editor Mike Parenteau! Mike shares some suggestions that will make your editing process 10x more productive during your next session! We cover the importance of understanding your footage options and selecting the best moments, making the best music choices to elevate your edit, and cutting with a purpose that will deliver a powerf...

Dave Fogarty is the long-time personal photographer of 2 TIME champion UFC fighter, Conor Mcgregor! Dave has created a powerful portfolio of images documenting Mcgregor’s fighting career, personal life, & rise to worldwide fame. He has been there every step of the way from Mcgregor’s earliest fights to becoming one of the most iconic fighters in history… In this interview, Dave tells the come-up s...

Learning to deal with revisions might be the most important part of being a professional creative, but it also can be the most frustrating. Sometimes, excessive client requests can drag projects on for much longer than you ever could have expected – leaving you to outwork your rate. Nonetheless, by making clients happy, you get hired more often. So how do you manage this balance?  Today, we are go...

Bash. Yams is the cofounder of Warm & Fuzzy – a design, animation, AR/VR, and VFX studio. Bash. Yams work is cutting edge & his client list includes Nike, W Hotels, Amazon, & Lululemon to name a few.    In this interview, Bash explains how he was able to land an internship working on VFX for AVENGERS in college – leading to years of working on feature films like “The Walk”, “The Shallows” & more. ...