Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring Entrepreneurs

Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring Entrepreneurs

The "How I Built This" of creative careers. The risky yet rewarding come up stories of business owners, musicians, entrepreneurs, creatives and all things in between. A chance to sit down with some of the most inspiring people I know - hear their stories and learn some important lessons from the beginning, middle and current parts of their journey.

Episodes

September 5, 2023 76 mins

Mikey Ojeda is the founder of Bleach Design Werks but much more importantly is one of my closest friends and a constant inspiration. This episode is beyond special to me because we captured such a magical moment of inspiration in a time of our lives with so much growth and excitement. The lessons we share are timeless and hopefully inspire many others who listen. If they do, share this with another friend who could use the motivati...

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Deniz Keskin is responsible for Brand Management and Partnerships at Porsche AG. This was a very special episode for me as Deniz has become a close friend and huge inspiration. Even if you aren't deep into the car world, there is so much more to learn from this man! The fundamentals he shares on how to treat people and grow in your life and career are remarkable. Truly an honor to have him on this podcast. I hope you take somet...

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This is a unique episode where Max Vandenberg and I share the behind-the-scenes story of bringing Race Service and Ornamental Conifer all the way across the world to Germany for the Porsche Brand Store.


We had the chance to sit down in person while we were there and talk about exactly how this insane project came to be, and how we pulled it off against all odds! Moments like this don't normally get the chance to have their...

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This very well might be my favorite episode I've ever done! This week we sit down with the legendary Seth Godin!!! I can't believe I'm writing that! This was such an incredible podcast on so many levels. To be able to sit and learn from someone who has accomplished so much in his career was truly inspiring and insightful. If you want to be better at what you do, no matter what industry you're in, this is a must lis...

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In this episode I sit down with my new friend Luke Huxham! He's a rad director and filmmaker with an incredible life story. We talk about a crazy decision to drop out of college and embark on a life in Japan, and how that led to his entire career unfolding from that decision. One of my favorite parts of this episode was the back half of our conversation starting with his relentless pursuit of his passion for film, then leadin...

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In this episode, we sit down with Haiden, a talented musician and songwriter, to discuss his journey as an artist and how he has learned to focus his creative energy. Haiden opens up about his journey, starting from growing up in a small town to moving to Los Angeles where he initially had to live out of his car. He shares the moment when everything clicked, and he knew that music was his calling. We also explore his success on Ti...

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In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the talented musician and artist, Jordy. We dive into the making of his new album 'BOY' and the importance of authenticity in his music. Jordy shares his experience of finding music and songwriting, meeting his manager, and the DIY growth that led him to where he is today. We also discuss the impact of TikTok on his career and the role it played in writing from hear...

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In this episode, we sit down with the extremely talented creative, Angel Fonseca to learn about his journey in the world of photography. We dive into his experiences and insights on building an eye, finding his niche, and turning photography into a successful career. Angel shares his perspectives on unlocking your best self, and how traveling can be a transformative experience that can help you grow both personally and professiona...

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In this episode, we sit down with Bernice Chao to learn about her incredible career journey. Bernice opens up about her early life and how it shaped her passion for art and creativity, leading her to a successful career in advertising. She shares her insights on the importance of being visible in your career, taking risks, and leaning into discomfort to achieve success. Bernice also talks about her book "The Visibility Mindse...

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This is one of those episodes that is beyond special to me. James Kirkham is not only the co-founder of Race Service, but much more importantly, he is a dear friend and mentor who has changed my life for the better ever since the day we met. He has an incredible story of never giving up and dreaming bigger than anyone I've ever met! He's sacrificed just about everything in pursuit of those huge dreams, but he is proof that...

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In this episode, we chat with artist and designer Hanna Schönwald about her journey to becoming a successful artist. Hanna shares how she found her artistic style and built a foundation for her work. In addition, she shares the story of how she took a risk to work with Porsche, and the business of being an artist. Finally, Hanna talks about where her work is headed, and why she believes there is no right path in pursuing your dream...

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In this episode, we explore the journey of Sarah Lassek, a successful entrepreneur, executive, and businesswoman.

From giving up a high-paying job to switching careers, earning her stripes in fashion, building and running massive teams, starting her own business, becoming an executive at TOMS, Adidas, and Omaze, Sarah shares her insights and experiences through it all.

Outside of work, we also talk about her desire to grow as a per...

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This episode is a little different from the others. I had a thought that I was inspired by and wanted to share it in a short episode. 

The main idea being - by taking pride in your work and owning your passions, you'll find the drive to master your craft and succeed. Find something you love and be unapologetically proud of it, even if it's just a hobby or side interest. By doing so, you'll attract the right people and have the...

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Adam Christgau is a multi-talented artist who has made a name for himself in the music industry and beyond. Adam has a rad unique career where he comes from a world of playing drums with an array of incredible artists including, Weezer, Miley Cyrus, Tegan And Sara, Sia, and many others, to then building his very own high end furniture business. 

Adam shares a behind-the-scenes look at his career as he breaks down his journey i...

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In this episode Joe DiSanto shares his expertise on treating personal finance like a business, the importance of education and his website, PlayLouder.com. He delves into real estate, investing in yourself and digital assets, and the exciting potential of NFTs and the future. Truly hope this episode helps you take control of your finances and make your money work for you! If it does, do us a massive favor and share it with a friend...

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Beth Saravo is a unique breed of creator that inspires me beyond belief. She’s had a ton of success as a music and lifestyle photographer, and has an incredible ability to capture perfect human moments in any format.

In this episode we discuss what it takes to be a successful creator in any format and how to grow and continue to push boundaries and evolve in your career. We also talk about understanding and defining what success me...

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How do you know if and when it's time to make a career pivot or big life change? My dear friend Babs Szabo joins me this week to discuss that exact topic. 

Babs had a remarkably successful career in music as a co-founder of Emo Nite & Ride or Cry, then ultimately decided to fully change it up and make a big life change in search of more happiness and fulfillment.

Both her and I have had similar experiences and know how sca...

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THE PODCAST IS BACK!!! I figured this would be a perfect episode to come back with too. Gordy and I have been talking about doing more episodes together were we just chop it up as friends, talk about current topics, and share more insights into our personal work. This episode is exactly that! Timestamps: 0:54 - Moving On & Forward 08:13 - Not Being a Cringey Content Creator 17:28 - Gordy's Workflow 27:06 - Blind Faith for the Big ...
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I'm taking December off to record some more episodes and do some much needed podcast updates! Expect WAAMF back at the top of the year better than ever.

In the meantime, I would love to hear from you to know what guests you want to hear from, what topics you want me to dig into more, and any other ideas and suggestions you have!


Andrew Cramb: @andrew_ftw

Produced & Edited by - Deanna Elise: @deannaelxse


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The first ever Ellise podcast is here! I'm so impressed by Ellise's story. She started her musical career at an extremely young age and ever since has had a laser focused vision of her goals as an artist. In this episode she shares her entire story up until now along with her mindset that has helped her throughout the entire journey as well as her views on keeping her artistic integrity at a time where so many values are thrown awa...

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