Imitates life

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In this episode of Imitates Life, Tripp sits down with clay artist EJ for a conversation about how the act of making—more than the outcome—became her guiding creative philosophy. EJ shares how she grew up around creativity without realizing it was unusual, and how clay became the medium that allowed her to reconnect with herself and others. They talk about failure, imperfection, and the small rituals that gro...

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In this episode of Imitates Life, Tripp and Huntr dig into the real pivot points behind a creative life. Huntr describes an on-set moment that shifted him away from chasing industry status and toward a calling grounded in service. He explains how preaching and campus clubs keep him close to real stories, why writing functions as therapy, and what it means to respect an audience’s time. The throughline is di...

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In this wide-ranging conversation, Forbes Shannon shares how a life-altering brain injury became the spark for a career in writing, ghostwriting, and live comedy. As co-producer of Arizona After Dark, he’s carved out a space for serious storytelling—and serious laughter. Forbes dives into what it means to be a professional creative, why feedback is crucial, and how letting go of ego can unlock new levels of expr...

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In this episode of Imitates Life, audio engineer and creative builder Javier Parra takes us inside his journey from abandoned building sound booths to fully equipped, community-driven production setups. We dig into the sacrifices he made—financial, physical, and emotional—and how experimentation and service to others have defined his creative path. If you’re a gearhead, a filmmaker, or simply someone unsure of w...

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In this episode of Imitates Life, creative entrepreneur Cheyenne Nichol shares the journey from nearly becoming a nurse to finding her voice behind the lens. Based in Knoxville, Cheyenne now runs her own full-time photo and video business, capturing everything from real estate shows to weddings. She opens up about learning on the fly, the meaning behind capturing intimate moments, and what it really means to “st...

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In this episode of Imitates Life, filmmaker and visual storyteller Nasson Carrillo opens up about the growing pains of being creative in public. From discovering his love for documenting travel to navigating the blurred lines between commercial work and personal storytelling, Nasson shares how he finds meaning behind the lens. Whether you’re trying to figure out your niche or redefine your “why,” this conversation di...