The Creative Flight with Ivy Malik

In this episode of Creative Flight, I sit down with EriFili, the founder and CEO of Zlink—a Gen Z-led marketing agency making serious waves. Eri started her business at 20, landed major clients, and made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list by 23. But what struck me most wasn’t the accolades. It was her clarity. We talked about what it means to actually build something when you’re young, how self-worth fue...

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliantly multi-passionate Courtney Evors. You’ll hear us dive into what it really means to lead a layered life from fashion design to powerlifting to coaching. Courtney shares how she’s moved through worlds that don’t always make space for the full range of who we are. We talk about what human design has helped her understand about her own creative rhythm, and...

This one’s different. I bring you into a thought experiment where I sit down with four cultural giants—David Hume, Pierre Bourdieu, Susan Sontag, and Dave Hickey—in a fictional panel, debating one question: What is taste, and does it still matter in a world of AI? It started on a train ride with my husband. A discussion about AI turned into a deep dive into aesthetics, class, judgement, and the so...

In this open deep dive with Brock Johnson we  explored what it really means to grow up, and grow a business, online. We talked about what it's like navigating social media as a young person and how that intersects with the challenges of parenting in a digital world. Brock opened up about starting his entrepreneurial journey early, the mindset shifts he's had to make around money, and the hard less...

In this episode, I share how I gained my first 10,000 followers on Instagram, and what actually made it stick. I talk about my first “viral” moment, what I learned from Chris Do about creating content that matters, and why visibility alone isn’t enough. The real growth came from building trust, showing up consistently, and creating value people could feel. Virality might get their attention, but i...

In this episode, I sat down with Jacob Cass, CEO and founder of Just Creative, the branding agency with serious visual chops and a flamingo mascot you won’t forget. We got into how he built such a standout brand (yes, we talked flamingos), and why verbal identity is just as crucial as the visuals when it comes to creating a brand that sticks. We also reflected on the Band Builder Summit. What work...

In this solo episode, I’m speaking directly to the creatives, coaches, and spiritual entrepreneurs who feel a twinge of guilt every time they think about raising their prices. You might be wondering if you’re being greedy… If you’re leaving people behind… If pricing your offer higher makes you less generous, less spiritual, less “for the people.” It doesn’t. In this episode, I talk about: Why I’ve...

Ever wondered what it truly takes to go from broke to financial freedom? In this special episode of The Creative Flight, I sit down with the incredible Jason Graystone who achieved just that by the age of 30. Get ready to hear his inspiring journey and the mindset shifts that made it all possible. Ready to unlock the secrets to financial independence and design a life of true freedom? Subscribe no...

Summary In this solo episode, I talk about something I’ve seen time and time again both in my clients and in myself: What happens when pricing feels personal. When the work is close to your heart, when your offer holds your story, when your business is built from who you are…how do you price that? I walk through the classic framework and share the piece that is missing that will change everything....

Summary Marley Jaxx, a creator, and entrepreneur, joins Ivy to share her unconventional journey from dental hygienist to building a successful content agency. In this episode, Marley opens up about how her experience with burnout, debt, and even cancer led to radical relaunches and deeper creative expression. She shares the behind-the-scenes of her award-winning "docu-stunt" exploring cancel cultu...

Content Note:   This episode includes honest reflections on depression and suicidal ideation. Please take care as you listen, and feel free to skip or return when you’re in a supported space. Please skip 4min to 7min. 

Summary Can you build a globally respected brand without playing by the rules? Freddie says yes…loudly, boldly, and in pink. In this electric episode, Ivy Malik sits down with Freddie, co-founder of creative powerhouse Snask, for a wildly candid, no-holds-barred conversation on creativity, rebellion, and building a studio that’s as fearless as it is fun. From buying a band at 4AM to launching a be...

Coming up on The Creative Flight founder of The Futur, Chris Do joins me to talk about building a billion-person mission, letting go of control, team trust, creative expression through fashion, and what’s next for him (hint: you’ll have to listen to find out). Get ready for real talk on stress, leadership, style, and staying grounded while growing a global movement. This one’s packed, you don’t wa...

Coming up on The Creative Flight founder of The Futur, Chris Do joins me to talk about building a billion-person mission, letting go of control, team trust, creative expression through fashion, and what’s next for him (hint: you’ll have to listen to find out). Get ready for real talk on stress, leadership, style, and staying grounded while growing a global movement. This one’s packed, you don’t wa...