Podcasts

Work with people you want to work with

“So when we are in a situation where we are in a working relationship, we are invested. We are deep in it and we want this project to be a success!”

Ken Beasley shares the desire he and the team at Aid&Abet have for client success as it creates a lasting relationship to further grow business with that client.

Ken is the managing director of Aid&Abet, a strategic branding design agency specializing in elevating food and beverage brands.

Listen again as we discuss how he transitioned from working at non-profits to agencies because of his passion and energy to work in that world and to lean on your experience and ability to learn when dealing with imposter syndrome to take on challenges that seem out of reach. We also talk about how sustainability has been a key trending attribute for brand positioning for food and beverage brands.

The full episode is available to listen here: Marketing & Branding Trends In The Food Industry, Transitioning from Non-Profits to Agencies, And Dealing With Imposter Syndrome

Strike a balance

“Some people may not find financial benefit in doing what they absolutely love to do. So the idea is doing something that you really care about, and that means something to you, but that also allows you to live a life and have a family. and do the things you wanna do.”

In this clip from episode 67 of our podcast, Aman Johnson uses examples in his reasoning to share why people should find a balance between doing what they love to do and doing something that financially sustains themselves.

Aman Johnson is a producer, director, and founder of Johnson Media Co., a video production company specializing in storytelling in commercial, documentary, and narrative work.

Listen to this episode again as we talk about how his experience in architecture helped him with his confidence and problem-solving skills for his business and how he attentively listens to his clients’ stories to resonate with them to help him with his process. We also share the value of learning new skills and showing kindness to others to increase personal growth.

Find episode 67 on Apple Podcasts How His Background in Architecture Influences His Creative Business, Resonating With Client Pain Points, And The Value of Learning New Skills

How His Background in Architecture Influences His Creative Business, Resonating With Client Pain Points, And The Value of Learning New Skills

We chat with Aman Johnson a producer, director, and founder of Johnson Media Co., a video production company specializing in storytelling in commercial, documentary, and narrative work.

Listen to this episode as we talk about how his experience in architecture helped him with his confidence and problem-solving skills for his business and how he attentively listens to his clients’ stories to resonate with them to help him with his process. We also share the value of learning new skills and showing kindness to others to increase overall personal growth.

Find episode 67 on Apple Podcasts How His Background in Architecture Influences His Creative Business, Resonating With Client Pain Points, And The Value of Learning New Skills

A Different Approach To Editing Videos

“What I do in that process is I’m suddenly familiarizing myself with the footage, and whether I want to or not, I’m piecing the edit together in my head. And that’s starts to create excitement about the actual edit.” 

In this clip from episode 62 of our podcast, Wes Evans shares his approach to get into his flow state while editing videos. This approach allows him to organize, visualize and love the scene while he’s editing the video.

Wes Evans is an actor, writer, director, and filmmaker for Icarus Burning Productions.

Listen again as we talk about how to collaborate with clients in a way that fulfills both the client’s and filmmaker’s desires and how the benefits of developing his creativity and portfolio through passion projects allow him to create lasting connections and opportunities. We also discuss why it's important to explore outside your environment and spread kindness.

Find podcast episode 62 on Apple Podcasts: The Right Way To Collaborate, Benefits of Passion Projects, And The Importance of Exploring Outside Your Environment

Let your brain think to find your passion

“And if you’re looking for your passion or what you care about, I encourage you to just carve out the time so you can think. Have time to be bored so that your brain can go in new ways.”

In this clip from episode 50 of our podcast, ex-pro skier and partner and head of community at Summit, Langely McNeal, offers great advice for creators searching for something they’re passionate about by spending time thinking.

Re-listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts as we talk about healthy habits, the effects physical activity and extreme situations have on the flow state, and the power of meditation and mental fitness. We also talk about journaling, creating live and online experiences for group connections, and creating genuine connections over video chats.

Listen to episode 50 on Apple Podcasts here: Healthy Habits For Optimal Performance, How Journaling Helps Find Purpose, And How To Create Genuine Connections Over Video Chat‪s‬

Finding Joy and Understanding Failure

“But I think we’ve been also raised in a way to understand that it’s okay to not always be perfect, it’s okay to fail, as long as you learn from that failure.”

In this clip from episode 49 of our podcast, Michael reflects on how his upbringing taught him important life lessons that continues to guide him throughout the choices he makes today.

Michael Dumlao is an activist, artist, brand director at Booz Allen Hamilton, and the author of “Wisdom of Guncles: Living Life from a Queer Perspective” scheduled to publish in summer 2021.

Listen to this episode again as we discuss the role migration plays in his identity and creativity and how his upbringing as a Filipino immigrant and coming out as a gay Asian person was incredibly tough. We also talked about his upcoming book and how it uplifts untold LGBTQ stories.

Listen to episode 49 on iTunes here: How Culture Influences Creativity, Being Queer In The Late 90's, And The Importance Of Authenticity!

Healthy Habits For Optimal Performance, How Journaling Helps Find Purpose, And How To Create Genuine Connections Over Video Chat‪s‬

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On this episode of our podcast, we have ex-pro skier Langely McNeal! Langely has competed at the World Cup and X-Games and is now a Partner and Head of Community at Summit.

Listen to this episode as we talk about the importance of healthy habits for optimal performance, how physical activity and extreme situations can get you into your flow state, and the power of meditation and mental fitness. We also talk about how journaling can help find your purpose, the process of creating live and online experiences for group connections, and how to create genuine connections over video chats.

Listen to episode 50 on Apple Podcasts here: Healthy Habits For Optimal Performance, How Journaling Helps Find Purpose, And How To Create Genuine Connections Over Video Chat‪s‬

The Importance Of Copywriting, Understanding Your Customer, And The Definition Of Brandin‪g‬

On this episode of our podcast, we have Viva La Brand founder Laura Sheridan! Viva La Brand is a business consulting company that focuses on brand and marketing strategy.

Our discussion explored why copywriting and speaking in your customers' language is important and understanding your current customer’s needs to adjust and strengthen your marketing strategy to attract potential clients.

We also discuss the definition of branding, recognizing which needs your company is fulfilling with surveys, and the importance of building a network with other professionals to grow your company.

The full episode is available at Creative Haven under Apple Podcasts here:The Importance Of Copywriting, Understanding Your Customer, And The Definition Of Brandin‪g‬.

How To Run and Manage Your Business

“I think that if you can build communities, you can continue to push yourself to learn new skills, and you can really connect with that client and the other side, just figure out what the problem is they’re trying to solve and figure out how to scale that kind of customer service and client support…”


In this clip from episode 41 of our podcast, producer and director JJ Englert lends his advice on what content creators need to do to build their brand and network with other businesses.

JJ runs the production company Colab Studios and is the founder of video creation education and networking platform, Industry Jump.

In this episode, we highlight the differences between content creators and filmmakers and the reasons why creatives need business skills. We also discuss how having a limited budget and a narrow field for creators to work in can affect their creativity and how an understanding between brands and creators can create a strong collaborative relationship.

Listen to episode 41 on Apple Podcasts here: Content Creation Vs Filmmaking, Importance Of Business Skills, And The Impact Of Low Budget Projects