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Today’s guest is Noah Jennings. His content transports viewers into an alternate reality where the brands we know and love take on different identities. Think of Gucci as a premium gas station or McDonalds as a video game. Noah’s success as a creator display the 10,000 hours he’s put into graphic design and storytelling. Take a glance at his TikTok profile and you’ll notice the 1.1M followers. What’s below the surface is the most exciting part — here’s a creator with a drive to make an impact and build a business far beyond social media.  

Before we get to the episode, here are three things about Noah you should know:

1. The world of eSports acted as Noah’s training ground to become the graphic designer he is today
2. Noah’s talented in the digital and physical arts space. He used to paint and work on other fine art projects
3. He’s working on a business that could take the creator industry by storm 

Make sure to follow Noah on TikTok  and Instagram! 

Today’s guest is Elliott Walker. I remember coming across his content on TikTok and being excited to binge the rest of his videos. What caught my attention was his episodic strategy — each video is part of a larger body of work. It’s rare to see someone post on TikTok in that way. Elliott is a multi-talented artist who is an incredible storyteller, director and musician. I’m excited to see how he impacts film and TV in the next 15 years. 

Before we get to the episode, here are three things about Elliott you should know:

1. He writes, edits, directs and casts his videos all on his own
2. Each video will take over 50hrs to finish — he pours everything he has into these videos
3. He nearly went on tour with Miley Cyrus when he was 4 years old after he went viral for rapping songs over his dad’s beats on MySpace

Make sure to follow him on TikTok and Instagram! 

Today’s guest is Peder Cho or as you might know him, utopia.us. Cho is a fashion designer who upcycles clothes and is starting to design his own line. He’s a magician with a sewing machine and has a personality people love. It’s inspiring to see how he turned a hobby into a career and we haven't seen the best yet!

Before we get to the episode, here are three things about Cho that you should know, 

1. He used to be an accountant — watch his content and you’ll never know…
2. He had one goal when he started: be the best cut & sew designer
3. Cho recently was asked to be a judge on Upcycle Nation — he’s already made the leap from social media to national television 

Stay up to date with Cho on TikTok and Instagram. 

Today’s guest is Dulma Altan. She’s a great example of a creator who has quickly found content-market fit. I find it interesting how her influence far exceeds her follower count. Currently, she has 95k on TikTok, which is nothing to scoff at, but through her content, she’s got to meet her heroes, take on unique consulting opportunities and had the chance to work with brands she loves. Having previously run a start-up, Dulma has a founder mentality and is on a mission to help people understand the world of brands and branding. 

As always, before we get to the episode, here are three things about Dulma that you should know:

1. Sometimes she does 2-3 weeks of research for one video — this is someone who cares!
2. Dulma’s only been creating for a year, and her impact on the direct-to-consumer industry is massive 
3. She’s created her own podcast where she breaks down the brands and founders she highlights in her TikTok videos

If you want to learn more about Dulma, I recommend listening to her episode on The Danny Miranda Podcast --> https://youtu.be/IcrVaSWD7io 

Make sure to follow Dulma on TikTok, Instagram and check out her podcast, too!

Today’s guest is Sarah Renae Clark. Unlike many creators, Sarah started off as an entrepreneur and turned to video content to grow her art business. Today she has over 175k subscribers on YouTube and is just getting started. She continuously looks for ways to get better as a creator. It could be learning new editing skills, flying to creator events worldwide to meet other creators or building a strong team around her. This year she created a new product called the Color Cube, which sold over 10,000 units. This is the beginning of a very successful creator career!

As always, before we get to the episode, here are three things about Sarah that you should know:

1. Sarah started creating coloring books while on maternity leave as a way to keep herself and other mothers busy
2. Her husband is her operations, finance and editing manager — they're a dynamic duo
3. She’s born, raised and still lives in Melbourne, Australia — being a creator really is a global business

Here's Sarah's most viewed video: https://youtu.be/YeI6Wqn4I78 

Find Sarah on YouTube, Instagram and check out her coloring products!

Today’s guest is Taylor Bell. Taylor’s unlike any creator I’ve interviewed before — she’s willingly going back into management consulting while keeping up the same ambitions of a full-time YouTuber with over 200k subs. Her content is a journey through personal finance, her life as a management consulting and NYC vlogs. Below the surface, she’s got major ambitions and is someone many look up to as a role model. 

As always, before we get to the episode, here are three things about Taylor that you should know:

1. Taylor’s always in growth mode — it could be learning a new skill, hobby or perfecting what has already been started
2. She has a perspective many others don’t from travelling all 7 continents and 50 US states
3. She’s accomplished a lot so far in life — been a successful athlete, got her pilots license and has close to 200k YouTube subscribers 

Make sure to follow Taylor on YouTube and Instagram!

Today’s guest is Nathan Kennedy aka newmoneynate. He’s a personal finance creator that never stops working on his craft and always looks for ways to innovate. His drive, which may be his superpower, gives him the endurance to stay relevant for a long time. Nathan will teach you about money and negotiations in an entertaining way. It’s almost, dare I say it…fun to learn about finance when he pops up on your for you page. 

As always, before we get to the episode, here are three things about Nathan that you should know:

1. He started creating content after listening to a finance podcast and wishing the information would be easier to understand
2. Nathan cares about helping others — it’s a mission that can be felt throughout everything he does
3. Nathan started with the podcasting format before getting into short-form content

Find Nathan Kennedy on TikTok, Instagram and Spotify

Today’s guest is Jordan Studdard. It was a friend of mine, Rohan Kumar, who sent me his profile. After watching the first video, I was in awe. The storytelling, set design, and editing were fantastic. Jordan is a world-builder. He takes a common question and turns it into a masterful video on the internet.  He's respected by the OGs in the space and the up-and-comers. This is someone you should know. 

As always, before we get to the episode, here are three things about Jordan that you should know  

1. Jordan went to school for animation — once you watch his videos, you won’t be surprised
2. His studio is based out of 368, the creator collective started by Casey Neistat
3. He reads more fiction than anyone I know — it’s no surprise that he’s an incredible storyteller

Check out Jordan on TikTok and Instagram! 

Today’s guest is Max Reisinger. He’s wise beyond his years, and as a creator, he’s experienced more than most. There’s the YouTube audience of 500k subs he’s built or Perspectopia, the clothing brand he started or Creator Camp, the creator collective company he runs with other creators. It feels like Max is part of a wave of young creators trailblazing a new path on YouTube. 

As always, before we get to the episode, here are three things about Max that you should know  

1. Max started creating content after moving with his family to France around 4yrs ago
2. He took a gap year after high school and travelled the world with his friend Ryan Ng
3. He just started university, where he’s studying Psychology to become a better storyteller

Get to know Max on YouTube, Instagram and learn what he's up to with Creator Camp.

Today’s guest is Danny Miranda. He’s the host and creator of The Danny Miranda Podcast, a top 1% podcast in the world. It's energizing to learn how big his vision is for the podcast and how much work he puts into becoming the best. There's a story about how Lebron invests millions back into his body. Danny is on the same wavelength. He's focused on getting 1% better every day. I’ll say it now: Danny will be the biggest podcaster in a couple of years.

As always, before we get to the episode, here are three things about Danny that you should know  

1. Danny has recorded over 250 episodes with massive personalities like Gary Vaynerchuck, Rory Sutherland etc. 
2. In the past month, his podcast clips have received over 5M views on social media
3. Danny’s been creating for years in different formats. In 2013 he ran a successful New York Knicks blog

You can find Danny on Twitter, TikTok, YouTube and of course Spotify

Today’s guest is Neema Nazeri, or as you might know him on socials, NeemaNaz. He’s a Canadian comedian with the spirit of a creator and has the vision of a founder. If you spend a few minutes on his TikTok or YouTube, you’ll find a mix of impersonations (Like GaryVee and Gordon Ramsey), skits and a late-night show. It might seem like he’s blown up, but according to Neema, this is only the first act.

As always, before we get to the episode, here are three things about Neema that you should know  

1. Neema keeps a tight circle with the help of his manager, who’s also his brother
2. Beyond comedy, he loves dancing, singing and acting. You might’ve seen him in Amazon Prime's show, The Boys
3. Neema’s focused on building a media empire, not just a following on social media

Enjoy the conversation with Neema Nazeri and check him out on all socials:

Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and don't forget his live comedy tour!

Today's guest is Andrew Murnane. If I were to sum up who he is as a creator, it would be a thing explainer for the book The Power of Now by Eckart Tole. Andrew has a gift for helping us understand identity's role in our lives and how to live in the present. Over one million people follow him on TikTok, and he has a podcast called, Dualistic Unity, with thousands of listeners. 

As always, before we get to the episode, here are three things about Andrew that you should know  

1. Andrew started creating content because he felt that he would regret it if he didn't try
2. He works a full-time job in digital advertising while creating videos and his own podcast on the side
3. Andrew might be the world's greatest walker — there's a good chance you'll run into him if you're wandering around lower Manhattan

Check out all of Andrew's stuff:

TikTok, Instagram, Patreon and his Podcast

There's magic in creators interviewing each other — there's a level of respect, a sense of connection and a feeling of comfort. This time around, we wanted to share the perspective of incredible queer creators. Pride month might have ended, but queer creators aren't finished making an impact. 

In this episode, Kain Nathaniel interviews Emily and Karbon, the founders of Queer Collective based in Toronto. 

They talk through:

• how to approach being a creator
• helping brands understand the power of the queer creator community
• their experience working with brands
• how they uplift the queer community as a whole through their work

Check out what Queer Collective is doing!

Website: https://www.queercollectiveto.com/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/QueerCollective
IG: https://instagram.com/queer.collective?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Today’s guest is Timm Chiusano. Get ready to be inspired.

It’s hard to describe what Timm does but if I were to explain it to you in Starbucks terms it would be: A hot vlog style storytelling macchiato with a double shot of inspiration and a dash of culture. I wouldn’t be surprised if people used Timm’s TikTok videos to pick them up when they’re down or to stoke the flame when they’re on a roll. He does it all while managing a family and a full-time job as an ad exec.

Here are three things about Timm that you should know  

1) Timm creates as a creative outlet, not to make money. His mindset is very different from someone looking to content creation as a form of income

2) He wakes up at 4:02 every morning — at this point, it’s out of habit but the routine gives him the time he needs to create and tend to the other necessities of life

3) Timm’s created a community in the comment section so much so that he takes questions from followers and creates longer-form content on YouTube to share his perspective

Check out Timm on TikTok, YouTube and make sure to grab something from his thoughtful merch line!

Today’s guest is Grace Wells, whose tagline could be ‘award-winning commercials from my room”. You know the people that you meet once and right away you’re their biggest fan? Well, if not, that was me with Grace. You’ve definitely come across her ‘table top commercials’ where she produces high-quality product commercials in her room. She does it all from filming to visual effects. So excited for you to hear the episode.

Three things about Grace that you should know  

1. She’s 100% self-taught. Everything she’s wanted and needed to learn has come from YouTube. She jokes that she graduated from YouTube University
2. She does everything herself. Grace scripts, films, edits, creates visual FX, chooses the music etc. She’s a one-person production company
3. She’s signed as a Director to Tools of North America—a production company that helps brands realize the potential of working with unbelievable creators for high-quality productions. Recently she got the opportunity to work with SHAQ

Check out Grace on TikTok!

Today’s guest is Tom Curtis. He’s an inspiring human. There’s a good chance you’ve seen his work. You just might not have known it was him. Tom is the creator behind Things I Have Drawn, an Instagram account sharing what life would look like if it were up to kids. 

It all started when he wanted to get his kids to draw more often. To do this, Tom told his kids that he would turn their drawings into real characters. The rest is history and Tom is closing in on a million followers on Instagram. He's worked with many world-renowned brands like Gucci, Mastercard and Shopify. 

Here are three things about Tom that you should know  

1. He’s an executive creative director at MediaCom, one of the biggest media agencies in the world. It’s not often you find someone who loves their job and their side hustle 
2. Tom is out to make an impact by encouraging kids to keep creating and helping adults realize that maybe kids have the right ideas
3. Even after using photoshop for 10yrs+, Tom still thinks he’s at an intermediate level. It’s a great reminder to always be a student of the game 

Let's get to the good stuff, enjoy my chat with Tom Curtis!

The first time I came across one of Madelaine's videos I was blown away. The storytelling, the editing and the choice of music was something out of a film festival. From that day on I was hooked. 

Madelaine Turner is a creator, writer and director that's well known for her highly produced, short films on TikTok. Some are commissioned by brands others are commissioned by her curiosity. 

Last year she signed with UTA and is now is getting the opportunity to direct commercials and even write her first feature film. TikTok might birth the next generational director...

Three things about Madelaine that you should know  before listening to the episode

1. She is a one person show; She writes, directs, acts, edits and adds the visual FX for all her TikTok videos 
2. She’s been compared to Wes Anderson based on her editing style 
3. She’s fully self taught. Madelaine didn’t go to university or college but instead, YouTube was her teacher

Find Madelaine on TikTok and Instagram!

Think back to when you were in school. So many courses and classes were forgotten right after the final exam was complete. Why? I believe it's because we didn't have a strong connection with our teachers. Without that connection it's hard to see the beauty in the subjects you're learning. Hot take, maybe? But creators are fixing this and now with the platforms available to create your own courses, they are changing education for the better. 

Do you agree? Think I'm completely off-base? Let me know. Would love to hear your take.