Langley McNeal is an ex-Pro Skier that has competed at the World Cup and X-Games and is now a Partner and Head of Community at Summit. We discuss the importance of healthy habits for optimal performance, how journaling can help you find your purpose, the process of creating live and online experiences for group connections, how physical activity and extreme situations can get you into your flow state, the power of meditation and mental fitness, and how to create genuine connections over video chats.

Michael Dumlao is an artist, author, brand director at Booz Allen Hamilton, and an activist. He is also the author of “Wisdom of Guncles: Living Life from a Queer Perspective” to be published in Summer 2021. We talk about how migration shaped his identity and creativity; how his upbringing as a Filipino immigrant and coming out as a Gay Asian person was incredibly tough; and we talk about his upcoming book which elevates LGBTQ stories that haven’t been told and the wisdom that they share.

Laura Sheridan is the founder of Viva La Brand, a company that consults businesses on Brand and marketing strategy. We talk about the importance of writing copy and speaking in your customers' language to be relatable; how to figure out what job you are doing for your customer; the definition of branding and how to survey current and future brand loyalists to figure out what needs your company is fulfilling, and the importance of building a network with other professionals to grow your company.

Patrick Dillon is the CEO and Founder of the digital marketing agency, WISE Digital Partners. His companies have been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and TechCrunch. We talk about why the foundations of a solid website and the importance of incorporating SEO, UI/UX, and Business Strategy; the challenges during Covid, and how companies pivoted to adjust to the new climate; and the different methods he applies to his sales process that utilizes 6 strategies for acquiring clients.

Josh Emerick has worked in the music video industry for over 9 years with his company, J. Emerick Cinema & Photo. He also teaches other filmmakers on how to grow their careers and businesses. We talk about the power of delegation as a video creator and business owner; why it's crucial to have good people skills; his passion for teaching; his process of creating the best music videos for artists; and why you need to hold yourself to a higher standard as a creative by adding action plans to your ideas.

Tamika Lamison is an award-winning writer/director/producer and actor, who is currently a supervising producer for the series Monogamy on Amazon Prime. We talk about getting into the entertainment business without an agent or manager; why it's important to have diverse voices from underrepresented communities in the commercial world; the difference between filmmaking and commercial director, and having to balance the art with commerce because you're ultimately selling a product.

Reed Shelly is the founder of Brand X Consulting, which is a full-service marketing and operations consultancy for small, medium, and early-stage companies. Reed also worked as an executive and writer in the TV and animation industry. We talk about his transition from TV to digital content; developing the ability to recognize a good idea, create a structure, and produce it in a consistent fashion; and why it's important for brands to have data-driven decision-making and strategic media buying.

Lexi St. John is the VP of Content and Head of Global Networks for QYOU Media. She is the creative lead for their Influencer Marketing agency in the US and heads QYOU Creative Labs with a focus on branded content creation for TikTok. In this episode, we discuss QYOU's strategy for localizing digital content for broadcast in India; the dynamic relationship between the influencer, platform, brand, and audience; the growing trend of Tik Tok influencer marketing; and the growing interest in short-form content

Claire Fisher is a filmmaker, cinematographer, dancer, and video creator who owns a production company called Sanze Media that creates video content for businesses to help them create stronger connections with their customers through media. In this episode, we talk about how delegation is key to having a successful video production company; the ability of video to connect business owners with their customers through relatable stories, values, and purpose; how her passion for dance influences her filmmaking and videography; and the importance of having a positive mindset when running a business.  Learn more at TheCreativeHaven.com

JJ Englert is a Director and Producer, who runs a production company called Colab Studios and is the founder of Industry Jump, a platform that connects and educates filmmakers and video creators. We discuss the difference between content creators and filmmakers; how creators should learn business skills so they can scale; how the lack of budget and limited scope stunts creativity for creators who work with brands and the need for both sides to understand each other to produce an enjoyable experience.