The Ground Up Show

I'm back. Dec 09, 2024

After a five-year hiatus, I'm relaunching my podcast under a new name: Three Rules. This short-form show is all about uncovering actionable advice from inspiring creators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders.

Each guest shares three rules that helped them find success or happiness, delivered in under 15 minutes. No fluff, just practical wisdom you can put into action. My first episode drops next week with Ryan Holiday, and I couldn't be more excited to reconnect with this incredible community.

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Fitness Advice to Live By Jun 27, 2019

Jordan Syatt is a world record powerlifter & strength coach.

Overcoming Anxiety Jun 20, 2019

Caroline Zook & I talk about our experiences with anxiety. Caroline is the co-founder of Wandering Aimfully.

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Jack Conte on Overthinking Everything Jun 14, 2019

Jack Conte is the CEO of Patreon.

A Minimalist Approach to Business Jun 06, 2019

Paul Jarvis shares why you might want to rethink growth as the status quo, how social media has changed the way we think about success & the three questions you should ask yourself before working towards any goal.

Find Paul here: http://pjrvs.com

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The Morning Routine May 23, 2019

Josh Janssen, from The Daily Talk Show, joins me to discuss waking up early, morning routines & why we care how others start their day.

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Ramit Sethi on Mastering Personal Finance May 16, 2019

Ramit Sethi, New York Times bestselling author of I Will Teach You to be Rich, comes by to discuss how to earn more money, create healthy spending habits & change the way we've been thinking about money for our entire lives.

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Does meditation really work? May 09, 2019

Tommy Jackett, from The Daily Talk Show, joins me to discuss our experience meditating for the past month. Did we reach enlightenment? Find out!

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Quitting Social Media May 02, 2019

Sorelle Amore is a YouTuber & Photographer. On this episode we talk about quitting social media & why you might want to try it for 30 days.

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Johann Hari on The Loneliness Epidemic Apr 25, 2019

Johann Hari, author of the NY Times Bestseller Lost Connections, set out across the world to speak with leading experts on depression, anxiety & loneliness to discover what has caused our epidemic of loneliness. And more importantly how to solve it. To get the full 40 minute interview, as well as other extended interviews & my exclusive AMA podcast sign up at patreon.com/mattdavella.

Becoming an Essentialist Apr 18, 2019

Greg McKeown is the author of the NY Times Bestselling book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. This is my edited conversation with Greg about his Essentialist philosophy, the myth of success and why small consistent steps far outweigh the alternative. You can get the full 1 hour interview at patreon.com/mattdavella.

GaryVee on Minimalism, Hustle & Finding Meaning Mar 15, 2019

Gary Vaynerchuk is a 5x New York Times bestselling author, angel investor, chairman of VaynerX & CEO of VaynerMedia.

Watch this interview at youtube.com/mattdavella.

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Getting Started Feb 28, 2019

We made it to episode 100! I take questions & comments from listeners to celebrate. Enjoy.

When to Quit & When to Stick Feb 20, 2019

Michelle D'Avella is a breath-work teacher & author of The Bright Side of a Broken Heart. You can find more about her work at pushingbeauty.com or check out her YouTube channel at the link above.

You can find her work at pushingbeauty.com.

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Chris Baca on The Business of Coffee Feb 13, 2019

Chris Baca is a three time US Barista Championship finalist, YouTuber, and cofounder of Cat and Cloud Coffee. In this episode we talk about how he got into the coffee business, the importance of authenticity, and how his employees' well being drives their company.

Find Chris here: https://www.youtube.com/realchrisbaca and https://catandcloud.com/

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Episode Highlights:

01:15 - "Adding Value" 04:31 - Chris and his coffee company 10:12 - Starting simple and not trying to over-optimize 12:25 - Being a 3 time finalist in the US Barista Championship 20:41 - Making skate films and video views 25:02 - It's not about the numbers, it's about the people 33:28 - Authenticity and caring for your employees 52:30 - Hustle vs. life balance 59:10 - Advice for people looking to start a business

Setting Life Priorities Feb 06, 2019

Jason Zook is a an entrepreneur who runs an online community called Wandering Aimfully for creative entrepreneurs who are also interested in earning a sustainable income and crafting an authentic, fulfilling life. In this episode we talk about getting out of debt, balancing minimalism with ambition, and setting priorities in life.

Find Jason here: https://wanderingaimfully.com/

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Episode Highlights:

05:59 - Jason's background 09:15 - Taking the long term view 14:49 - What does YouTube feel like now compared to when you started? 21:47 - Minimalism vs. ambition 27:57 - Fitting work around life 35:43 - Getting out of debt 41:04 - How to you create successful content 59:32 - Overcoming the guilt of letting some part of your business go 55:01 - Scaling up

What do you have to lose? Jan 30, 2019

Bret Iwan is the voice of Mickey Mouse. In this episode we talk about creative fulfillment, finding balance, and the crazy story of how he landed the gig of one of the most recognizable voices in entertainment.

Find Bret here: https://www.instagram.com/bretiwanvo

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Episode Highlights:

01:00 - Becoming Mickey 15:52 - Disney changed the game 27:22 - Being a VO Actor and having fans 29:57 - Filling Mickey's shoes 31:55 - What it's like to record the voice 38:19 - Grateful to have the opportunity 42:02 - Working as a freelancer 45:22 - Working hard but maintaining balance 45:22 - Enjoying the ride 55:31 - Advice to creative starting out 1:00:13 - Overcoming doubt

Reframing Failure Jan 23, 2019

Caroline Zook is an artist and creative entrepreneur. In this episode we talk about getting swept up in the rat race, the importance of authenticity, and how to change the way you think about failure.

Caroline's membership community: https://join.wanderingaimfully.com/

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Episode Highlights:

00:56 - Introduction: Ad agency and starting to make money online 04:47 - Starting to listen to her creative side and redefining success 11:55 - Getting swept up in the rat race 18:01 - Balancing pleasing your audience and your creative desire 21:43 - The mindset required to follow your own path 25:10 - Developing confidence through action 33:17 - If you are making 1k a month you can make 10k a month 39:10 - The importance of authenticity 45:43 - The book 53:19 - Minimalism

Alex Banayan on Success and Happiness Jan 16, 2019

Alex Banayan is an entrepreneur and author of the book, The Third Door: The Wild Quest to Uncover How the World's Most Successful People Launched their Careers. In this episode we talk about overcoming fear, the dangers of being overly persistent, and the truth about success and happiness.

Find Alex here: https://thirddoorbook.com/

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Episode Highlights:

00:58 - Success and happiness are linked09:39 - Defining success and advice for people on the journey14:11 - Practical Steps for success18:42 - Advice to land your dream interview27:39 - Using the Inner Man Strategy31:13 - The danger of too much persistence36:42 - Preparing for a big interview42:45 - Advice for people starting out: the idea of the third door46:25 - Hustling the right way54:37 - Overcoming fear to achieve the life you want59:29 - Quick Questions

Men's Mental Health Jan 09, 2019

Dan Doty: twitter.com/danieldoty Evryman: evryman.com

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Slow Fashion Jan 02, 2019

Dani Nagel: instagram.com/danidazey Dazey: www.dazeyla.com

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Thomas Frank on Productivity Dec 26, 2018

Thomas Frank: youtube.com/thomasfrank

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It's time to slow down Dec 12, 2018

I'm taking next week off. See you all in a few.

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Keeping Fitness Simple Dec 05, 2018

FitMenCook: https://fitmencook.com/ Get Kevin's new book: https://goo.gl/joNTko

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The Impostor Syndrome Nov 28, 2018

Josh & Tommy's Podcast: http://thedailytalkshow.com Josh & Tommy's Company: http://bigmediacompany.com

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Things Worth Sacrificing Nov 21, 2018

Daniel DeArco is an experimental photographer, filmmaker & fabricator that makes creative camera rigs for his projects like a slider that moves 24mph in a split second.

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Fearless Creativity Nov 14, 2018

Find Puno here: ilovecreatives.com and on Instagram: @punodostres

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The Pressure to Keep Up Nov 07, 2018

Justin "Henny" Henderson a 4x grammy nominated, award-winning, multi-platinum record producer. He's worked with Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Z & Lil Wayne.

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Cole Walliser on The Power of Making Decisions Oct 31, 2018

Cole Walliser is a Los Angeles based commercial director that's worked with Miley Cyrus, Pink & Katy Perry.

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Facing Resistance Oct 24, 2018

Sarah Moshman is a documentary filmmaker that focuses on telling stories about powerful women. Her Netflix documentary Losing Sight of Shore follows four women as they row across the Pacific Ocean unassisted from America to Australia.

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James Clear on Tiny Changes with Big Results Oct 17, 2018

James Clear is the author of the book Atomic Habits. His work combines a range of disciplines including biology, neuroscience, psychology & philosophy.

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The Art of Detachment Oct 10, 2018

Tatiana DeMaria is a talented musician, singer & songwriter. She's topped the charts with her rock band TAT & has produced music for television & film.

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Prepare for the Worst Oct 03, 2018

Chris Newhard is a director of photography & owner of Book Light Creative. He's back on the show to help me answer listener questions about money, filmmaking & freelancing.

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The Minimal Van Life Sep 26, 2018

Aubry & Christian live in a van. The two, known as Minimal Millennials online, create videos on YouTube about their van life journey.

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Death to the Status Quo Sep 19, 2018

David Sherry is the founder of Death to Stock, a membership community that delivers personal, curated non-stock photos & video. On the podcast we talk about building your audience slow & with integrity, I try to convince David that he's a minimalist, & how experimenting will lead to your creative & personal breakthroughs.

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Become Indispensable Sep 12, 2018

Jack Coyne is a filmmaker & YouTuber. We talk about how he's been able to keep the momentum going, whether you should seek passion or stability, and he offers advice for those who are looking to land their first gig and become indispensable.

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Get Past Roadblocks Sep 05, 2018

Cody Wanner is a filmmaker passionate about encouraging the doers of the world. On the podcast we talk about how to overcome roadblocks, when to say yes & why there is no such thing as a small creator.

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Letting Go of Stuff with Todd Glass Aug 29, 2018

Todd Glass is a comedian and host of The Todd Glass Show. His latest comedy special Act Happy is available on Netflix. On this episode we talk about Todd's journey to letting go of stuff, the mantra's that help guide his minimalist philosophy, and what things might be worth holding onto.

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It Doesn't Hurt to Ask Aug 27, 2018

Sterling Grinnell is a filmmaker & photographer based in Denver, Colorado. You can watch his videos on YouTube or hire him for your next project.

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How Much is Enough? Aug 22, 2018

Jason Zook is an entrepreneur & author. Along with his wife he co-founded Wandering Aimfully, an online community for creative entrepreneurs who are equally interested in earning a sustainable income and crafting an authentic, fulfilling life.

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Dreams Don't Come True, Decisions Do Aug 15, 2018

T.K. Coleman is a podcaster, blogger & Education Director at Praxis, an apprenticeship program designed to give an alternative to college. On the podcast we discuss...

1. The true cost of not following your passion. 2. Why you should plan for the worst day of your week. 3. And the value in sharing your big goals & dreams with the world.

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Taking Minimalism Too Far Aug 08, 2018

Kraig Adams makes videos about minimalism, tech & travel on his YouTube channel. On this episode we talk about when minimalism goes too far, how to avoid click-bate and sensational content, being original & how to simplify the role of social media in your life.

Open up to Possibility Aug 01, 2018

Brandin LaShea is a chef, business owner & host of an online show called POTPIE, a series where she cooks cannabis infused foods for her friends.

We talk about marijuana and its many myths, the history of hip hop and how it's changed, as well as knowing when to celebrate & treat yourself and when to put that extra cash into 401k.

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Lewis Howes on Living with a Sense of Urgency Jul 25, 2018

Lewis Howes is a professional football player turned entrepreneur, podcaster & author. On this episode of The Ground Up Show we discuss...

Why people need to live with a sense of urgency.
Getting clear on your vision & the questions you should be asking yourself.
And we talk about our mutual admiration & ambition to get Dwayne The Rock Johnson on our respective podcasts.

New episodes every Wednesday.

Submit to the Get The Rock on Matt's Podcast Jingle Competition (TM) today at hello@mattdavella.com. Can't wait to hear from you!!

The Get The Rock on Matt's Podcast Jingle Competition jingle was written & produced by Elliot Vaughan.

The Power of Constraints with Mango Street Jul 18, 2018

Daniel & Rachel from Mango Street create YouTube videos & tutorials without the bullshit for over 670k subscribers. On this episode we cover...

Why constraints will help you become a more efficient creator and help you develop your visual style.
How having too much gear can distract you.
Why you should ask for forgiveness instead of permission.

Submit to the tentatively titled Get The Rock on Matt's Podcast Jingle Competition. Email your 5 second jingle to hello@mattdavella.com.

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Invest in Yourself Jul 11, 2018

Caleb Wojcik is a Filmmaker & YouTuber that shows his audience how to make better videos.

Transparency (especially when creating & making money online).
Why it might be a good idea to invest money in yourself when you barely have any.
How Caleb left his job to build a six figure filmmaking business.
How to keep creating when no one is watching.

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Lavendaire on Decluttering Your Way to Clarity Jul 04, 2018

Aileen Xu (also known as Lavendaire) is a YouTuber, Lifestyle Blogger & Artist. This week we discuss...

Minimalism & how it might apply to your life.
Building a brand & business outside of YouTube.
And how to organize your weeks to be more productive.

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A Guide to Getting Unstuck Jun 27, 2018

Nate Green is a fitness expert & author that advocates a simple approach to well-being.

On this episode we cover...

Breakdown what it takes to make lasting changes in your life.
How a degree isn't necessary if you have experience & connections.
Pareto's 80/20 principle & why focusing on the tiny hacks and tweaks will stop you from starting.
The Nuclear Mode. A very creative strategy he uses to restrict the time spent on his phone.

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Thinking on Your Feet Jun 20, 2018

Blake Wexler is a comedian & writer. His latest album with Todd Glass called "12 Years of Voicemails from Todd Glass to Blake Wexler" peaked at #1 on iTunes. I'll let you guess what the album is about.

On this episode we cover...

Self-distribution vs working with producers & production companies.
How he got started as a comedian & improved his craft.
One of his earliest & most memorable experiences bombing on stage.
How to face rejection & doubt.

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Turn Down the Noise Jun 13, 2018

Terrence Cunningham is a singer, musician & author. He recently appeared on NBC's The Voice where his first audition astounded the judges. We talk about how to turn down the noise, creating a life-long career as an artist & how to be a fearless creator. New podcast every Wednesday!

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Amber Rae on The Myth of Success Jun 06, 2018

Amber Rae is an author, blogger & coach. On this episode of The Ground Up Show we discuss everything that's wrong with our view of success, what stops people from starting & how to finish your next project.

New podcast every Wednesday!

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Colin & Samir on The Process May 30, 2018

Colin & Samir are filmmakers & content creators that have a YouTube channel called Colin & Samir. On this episode we talk about how to deal with pressure, maintaining ownership & productivity vs business. Enjoy!

New podcast every Wednesday!

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Ask Me Anything #4 May 28, 2018

I'm answering your questions about minimalism, productivity, comparing yourself to others, knowing when to take the leap & lots more. This is the 4th AMA. Enjoy!

New podcast every Wednesday! (And now sometimes Monday).

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Searching for Meaning with Tyler Babin May 23, 2018

Tyler Babin is a photographer & video creator for Gary Vee. On this episode we talk about how to simplify your content strategy, how he turned an Uber ride into his dream job, life & death experiences, magic tricks & a lot more.

New podcast every Wednesday!

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On Taking Action May 16, 2018

Adam Sjoberg is a documentary & commercial filmmaker that's traveled to over 60 countries working on both independent & full scale productions.

His first doc Shake the Dust, executive produced by NAS, chronicles the influence of breakdancing and its ties to the slums & ghettos around the world.

We talk about breaking free from The Matrix and defining your own path, he gives some of the most practical & actionable advice I've heard from aspiring storytellers, and we discuss the importance of learning the business side of your creative path.

Find Adam here: looseluggagemedia.com

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Editing and the Art of Storytelling May 09, 2018

Joe Beshenkovsky is the Emmy award-winning editor behind This American Life. His film's include Objectified, Cobain: Montage of Heck & Judd Apatow's The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling.

On this episode we go deep into what it takes to tell a great story. Every creative can get something out of this, but if you're a filmmaker you need to stick around for the entire episode. There are at least a dozen gems that will improve your storytelling abilities from...

Why it's important to have subjects that speak from authority, trimming out the fat, never repeating yourself, organizing your projects & keeping an audience guessing but not confused. More from Joe: shablabs.com

New podcast every Wednesday.

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The Grind May 02, 2018

Dan Prakopcyk is a LA photographer that's worked with G-Eazy, toured with John Mayer and his work has been featured in Complex, Rolling Stone & Spin.

We talk about how he worked his was up as PA struggling in NYC to landing his first gigs and making it as a freelance photographer. We answer some big questions like: When should you work for free? When should you lower rate? How do you find clients when there's no one knocking at your door?

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Building a Side Hustle with Sierra Katow Apr 25, 2018

Sierra Katow is a comedian & writer living in Los Angeles. We discuss what it takes to make it as a working comic today, her side hustle as a full stack developer, and doing the work up front so you're ready the moment things take off.

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Minimize Distractions Apr 18, 2018

Anthony Ongaro is the filmmaker & writer behind Break the Twitch where he inspires people to their minimize distractions and do more of what matters. In our conversation we cover:

How to fail forward and learn from the mistakes we've made.
The steps it takes to leave your corporate job to pursue an untraditional path. Anthony talks about what he would do differently as well as the things that worked.
And how to control our content when we live in a world where we host it on other platforms. What can you do to regain control?

Find out more about Anthony at breakthetwitch.com

xx

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On Going Viral Apr 11, 2018

Hope Leigh is on the podcast today to talk about creating content, preparing for virality (it's kinda like preparing for a good earthquake), and the exact kind of consistency that's going to help you grow your audience. Her mantra: capture joy & build community.

Hope's danced with a few viral campaigns that we'll get to in this podcast. These days she's a branding strategist & content creator that works with dozens of brands to help make their shit look dope online.

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How to Freelance Apr 04, 2018

Ryan Bowles wants to help creatives & freelancers push themselves further & grow their businesses. In this episode we learn about how Ryan went from failing art classes to becoming a designer. And we also break down the three biggest points of struggle for freelancers: How do you get clients? How do you build a relationship/communicate with clients? What do you charge?

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Step Into Fear Mar 28, 2018

Quddus Philippe is a media personality, actor & entrepreneur behind Camera Ready. Today he helps people transform and level up their on-camera presence by working on deeper blind spots.

This isn't about looking good on camera or ironing your shirt. It's about doing the work you've been putting off for years. As Quddus explains on the podcast, "When fear is present the teacher is in the room." How might facing fear help you grow this week?

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Staying True Mar 21, 2018

Christian Crosby is an entertainer & entrepreneur. When he's not hosting the 76ers basketball games he's dedicating himself to his company Live Life Nice: a media company challenging people to stop being assholes (my words not theirs) and to be a nice person.

New episodes every Wednesday!

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Ask Me Anything #3 Mar 14, 2018

Let's celebrate episode 50 with another Ask Me Anything. On this episode I answer questions from podcast listeners all over the world. Thanks for sending them in! If I didn't get to your question this time around (and ya'll liked this one) then I'll try to get to you on the next one.

New podcast every Wednesday!

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Sara Dietschy on Becoming a Creator Mar 07, 2018

Sara Dietschy is a filmmaker & podcaster that shares her passion for creating films & exploring the latest in tech. We talk about finding happiness in a $13 salad, how to create engaging content for YouTube & that time Casey Neistat gave her props in a video and she got 40k subscribers in a day.

New episodes every Wednesday!

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Creative Control Feb 28, 2018

Joel P West is a musician & composer. He's scored indie film's like Short Term 12 & Band of Robbers. He also composed music for an episode of Chef's Table & The Glass Castle.

In our conversation we talk about believing in your abilities & gaining confidence, enjoying the process of creating & when to say yes to projects.

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Courtney Carver on Simple Living Feb 21, 2018

Courtney Carver is an author & blogger at Be More With Less. I first met Courtney back in 2014 while filming my first feature-length documentary Minimalism. In the film she talks about her minimalist fashion challenge called Project 333 in which she challenges her readers to wear only 33 items of clothing for 3 months. "Doubt, fear and every negative emotion is a part of creativity." Today we take the conversation one step further and talk about the ways which simplicity can have profound impacts on your life from the inside out. We also discuss the business side of things, turning your blog into a business & the myth of job security.

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Taking Down Goliath Feb 14, 2018

Dylan Schwartz is a photographer & owner of the digital agency Kissd. After years of working for large creative agencies he decided to take start something of his own. Instagram has become a critical part of his success.

In our conversation we talk about the intricacies of creating content for Instagram, how he uses direct messages to get new clients & catching trends.

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