Creative Ambiance

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SOSUPERSAM talks 143, Creativity & Balancing Motherhood & Music | Creative Ambiance Ep. 95 Apr 21, 2025

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From throwing iconic 143 parties to gracing global stages as a DJ, singer, and now mother, SOSUPERSAM has lived many creative lives. In this episode, she opens up about building confidence, overcoming self-doubt, and learning to evolve without losing herself. We talk about creative identity, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and redefining success on your own terms.

Creative Ambiance

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SOSUPERSAM

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Website: https://www.sosupersam.com/

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Video Chapters

0:00 Introduction

1:30 Positivity

3:30 Sam’s Mindset with Creativity

9:30 Separating Identity from Work

14:30 Upbringing in Performance & Music

23:00 Origin of SoSuperSam

24:30 Confidence

30:00 Overcoming Self-Doubt

38:30 Self Evaluation

43:30 143

53:00 Entrepreneurial Lessons

1:01:30 Lessons from College

1:07:00 Branding/Marketing

1:15:00 Motherhood

1:26:30 Closing

Jared Jackson on DJ Culture, Creative Discipline & Balancing a 9-5 | Creative Ambiance Ep. 94 Mar 26, 2025

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Jared Jackson—respected DJ, producer, and educator—shares his perspective on how DJ culture has changed, why stability gives him creative freedom, and the discipline it takes to stay true in a clout-driven era. From educating into DJing to balancing passion with purpose, Jared drops gems on integrity, discipline, and what it really means to build a legacy without selling out.

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Jared Jackson

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0:00 Intro

1:00 Dedication to the Craft

5:30 Intro to DJing

12:30 How DJ Culture Has Changed

17:30 Hip-Hop & Dance Music Influences

34:30 9-5 Gives You Power

41:00 Stability & Professionalism

47:00 Juggling Teaching & DJing

1:02:00 Jared’s Gripe w/ Content/Socials

1:06:00 Bar is Low in DJing

1:11:00 CDJs vs Turntables

1:17:30 Teaching the Youth to DJ

1:21:30 Open-mindedness

1:29:00 Not Being a Sellout

1:35:00 Competition in Music

1:41:00 The Future

1:45:00 Serato & Production Tools

1:52:00 Creative Process

2:06:00 Closing

PHABO on Carving His Own Lane, Independence & The Mindset Behind His Music | Creative Ambiance EP 93 Mar 06, 2025

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R&B artist @phabo dives deep into his journey as an independent artist, the mindset that fuels his music, and how he stays true to his vision. From early success to setting intentions, competition in art, and the future of R&B, this episode is packed with gems on creativity, self-belief, and carving your own lane.

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PHABO

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Video Chapters

0:00 Intro

1:45 What’s Most Important to PHABO

7:30 PHABO’s Mindset

10:30 Being an Independent Artist

17:00 Having Early Success

22:00 Setting Intentions

24:30 PHABO’s Father’s Influence

29:00 Leaning Into the Vision

35:00 Staying in Own Lane

40:00 Art & Competition

43:00 Writing vs. Artist

47:00 What is love?

54:30 R&B

57:00 Affirmations

1:01:00 Scorpio Moon

1:05:00 Drawing Inspiration

1:12:00 What’s Next for PHABO

Eddie Fourcell on Breaking into A&R, Mary J. Blige, & Discovering Talent | Creative Ambiance Ep. 92 Feb 18, 2025

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From interning to shaping careers, Eddie Fourcell shares his journey into A&R, working with Mary J. Blige, and discovering talents like Joyce Wrice and Fridayy. He breaks down the real role of an A&R, the music industry’s tough realities, and why following up can change everything. Plus, insights from working with DJ Khaled on 'GOD DID' and his best advice for artists trying to break through.Creative Ambiance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_ambiance/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@creativeambianceTwitter: https://twitter.com/ambiancepodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rMRH8DVAWKrRGjdMkVMfk?si=0FHGGaYyRFWpEVRyqX0p7w Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambiance/id1466436193Eddie FourcellInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anr_eddiePublication: https://www.billboard.com/p/rb-hip-hop-power-players-2024-list/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabTjmjmXnDfP8AmJLRdA1A7HPX3bCHV-7TWb2QV7K_79URoeH7Gwm5NFYI_aem_tjJ8br6wgMUEjHS8G_97VQVideo Chapters00:00 Introductions2:00 Upbringing 4:00 Music Influences8:00 What is an A&R?18:00 Interning in Music23:00 Working for Mary J. Blige 28:30 Music Industry is Not for Nice People33:00 Working with Artists38:30 Discovering Joyce Wrice & Fridayy52:50 Working on ‘GOD DID’ with DJ Khaled1:01:00 The Power of Following Up 1:05:00 Biggest Business Lesson Learned1:08:50 Don’t be Afraid to Adapt1:10:30 Advice to Up & Coming Artists1:18:50 Trait Eddie Had to Get Better At1:21:00 Relationship Building1:27:00 Having Trouble Disconnecting/Traveling1:36:00 Closing

Noodles on Carving Her Own Lane, Opening for Skrillex & Life Beyond DJing | Creative Ambiance Ep. 91 Feb 04, 2025

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From the Bay Area to global stages, Noodles shares her journey of self-discovery, confidence, and carving out space for women in music. We dive into her evolution as an artist, the reality of DJing, opening for Skrillex, and how she balances creative hustle with personal growth. Plus, what’s next for Noodles in 2025 and beyond. Creative Ambiance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_ambiance/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@creativeambiance Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambiancepodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rMRH8DVAWKrRGjdMkVMfk?si=0FHGGaYyRFWpEVRyqX0p7w Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambiance/id1466436193 DJ Noodles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noodz TikTok: https://tr.ee/L9a9v23uVR Soundcloud: https://tr.ee/UI8MSRKLuf Everything: https://linktr.ee/bbnoodz?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5648728e-851a-4269-bbdf-d976b7bc0d63 Video Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:45 Bay Area 3:00 Uplifting Women in Music 4:20 Developing into Noodles 9:00 Falling into DJing 13:30 Noodz Developing Her Personality 17:30 Unwinding 19:00 Confidence 21:50 Aspects of DJing 31:30 Opening for Skrillex 34:00 Processing Life 36:00 Marketing as a DJ 38:30 Keeping Things Private 41:20 What’s After DJing 49:00 2025 & After

Tomi Tribe talks Afrobeats, Being Realistic, Business, & More | Creative Ambiance Ep. 90 Jan 16, 2024

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Tomi is a Nigerian-American DJ/Producer/Entrepreneur who has had a large influence on the Afrobeat movement that has captivated Los Angeles. In this special bonus episode, he shared stories of his upbringing as a first-generation American, how he leverages confidence in self, and his motives around business. Creative Ambiance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_ambiance/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambiancepodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rMRH8DVAWKrRGjdMkVMfk?si=0FHGGaYyRFWpEVRyqX0p7w Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambiance/id1466436193 Tomi Tribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomitribe Everything: https://linktr.ee/tomitribe Video Chapters 0:00 Introduction 2:00 Upbringing 8:30 Why Representation Matters 13:45 Dedicating to Music 17:45 Afrobeats Becoming Popular 21:00 Start of Throwing Events 23:00 Figuring it Out 30:00 Start of Tribe Vibes 35:00 Confidence vs. Cockiness 39:30 Adding to the Culture 47:30 Power of Collaboration 52:00 Learning Time Management 56:30 Being Realistic 1:03:45 How to Not Burn Out 1:06:00 What’s Next for Tomi SUBSCRIBE.

Learn as You Grow, with Kacey Lynch | Creative Ambiance Ep. 89 Dec 12, 2023

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Joining us next on Creative Ambiance is Kacey Lynch, who is the founder of Bricks & Wood and a fashion designer out of South Central LA. Kacey took us on a ride through his incredible journey and spread some gems along the way. We talked about how he’s learned to grow with his success, the importance of capitalizing on opportunities, building an empire, and much more.

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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambiance/id1466436193

Kacey Lynch

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaceylynch

Bricks & Wood: https://bricksandwood.us/

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Video Chapters

0:00 Introduction

1:20 Getting Introduced to Fashion

8:45 Giving Back with Bricks & Wood

12:10 Growing with Your Success

17:00 Asking the Right Questions

19:30 Learn as You Grow

21:30 Capitalizing on Opportunity

30:30 Expressing Gratitude

32:40 Growing Up in South Central LA

43:50 Staying True to Your Purpose

58:00 Building an Empire

1:06:00 Learning to Run a Business

1:12:00 Keeping Balance

1:14:00 What’s Next for Kacey

1:29:00 Current Mindset

Leaving a Legacy, with Andre Power | Creative Ambiance Ep. 88 Oct 30, 2023

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Andre, the founder of the LINK UP & co-founder of Soulection, joined us in his first-ever long-form podcast to share some intimate parts of his mindset, journey, and perspectives. He touches on his high level of gratitude, blue-collar background, and efforts he puts into leaving behind a legacy that will last forever. Creative Ambiance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_ambiance/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambiancepodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rMRH8DVAWKrRGjdMkVMfk?si=0FHGGaYyRFWpEVRyqX0p7w Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambiance/id1466436193 Andre Power Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrepower/ Boiler Room Set: https://youtu.be/KWUrkRDqzFQ?si=N3JrJHiIFfHyVztF Everything: https://linktr.ee/andrepower SUBSCRIBE.

Living Authentically, with Glen Jamn | Creative Ambiance Ep. 87 Sep 25, 2023

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Glen is a unique filmmaker/historian who has captured many pivotal cultural moments in the music & entertainment space throughout the past decade. He came on to talk about how he got his start and how his authentic personality and good intentions have led him to where he is today.

Creative Ambiance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_ambiance/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambiancepodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rMRH8DVAWKrRGjdMkVMfk?si=0FHGGaYyRFWpEVRyqX0p7w Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambiance/id1466436193 Glen Jamn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glenjamn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/glenjamn3 Everything: https://linktr.ee/glenjamn

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Born to Perform, with Huey Briss | Creative Ambiance Ep. 86 Aug 08, 2023

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Huey Briss is a Rapper & professional life-liver out of Grace Park, Long Beach. He sat down with us to speak about how his self-confidence separates him from the pack and where he developed his confidence from. He also touches on the importance of having a solid network and building character. A true masterclass on confidence. Creative Ambiance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_ambiance/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambiancepodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rMRH8DVAWKrRGjdMkVMfk?si=0FHGGaYyRFWpEVRyqX0p7w Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambiance/id1466436193 Huey Briss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hueybriss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1G6Gq9pcDT5OwZjEdKXBZm Everything: https://www.brissdontmiss.com/ Video Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:20 Long Beach 3:40 Stage Presence 11:20 Building Confidence through Failure 18:10 Progression 24:05 Manifestation 27:10 Confidence vs. Cockiness 32:40 New State of Mind 40:20 Creation Process for Album 47:40 Aspirations 54:40 Regional Fanbase 59:40 Admiration for Other Artists 1:02:40 New Album “Hue” 1:07:40 Fashion 1:13:40 Relationship with Daughter 1:20:40 Where ‘Huey Briss’ Came From 1:23:05 Most Important Lesson 1:25:40 What’s Next 1:29:40 Closing Subscribe.

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