Real talk about creativity & making things that matter.

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Adil Malik, partner at Origin Partners, on how a random networking dinner led to partnerships with David Meltzer and Alex Machuca, and a pivot into the data center world.

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Sam Oltmans, founder of Core Lacrosse Events, on running youth sports events the right way, the showcase world’s credibility problem, and how investing in a real brand changed the value of his company.

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Anthony Diodore, founder of premium men’s skincare brand Oak Bishop, on what it really takes to build a business while working a full-time job, rock-bottom moments included.

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Genea Barnes, founder of Be The Wolf, on trauma, fear-based decision-making, and what it actually takes to build a business that feels like freedom instead of a cage.

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Darren Magarro, founder of DSM, on leadership, imposter syndrome, mentorship, learning when to step back, and how leadership changes as life changes.

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Storyteller Mike Ham, creator of Local Originals, on why the best stories happen outside the studio, building trust with the people you interview, and the responsibility of telling stories rooted in community.

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Alexandra Cimino, founder of SōlMedia, on building a sustainable business in social media: why consistency matters more than virality and community outperforms exposure.

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Chef Leia Gaccione, partner at The Saint Clair, on what it actually takes to build and sustain a restaurant, the pressure that comes with ownership, and the reality of commitment in hospitality.

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Andrew Stadelberger, Managing Director at Player Coach Advertising Agency, on building a career without chasing exposure or shortcuts, and why long-term success almost always comes from relationships, not hype.

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Eric Maury, owner of Marcel Bakery & Kitchen, Drip Coffee, and Aligned Creative, on what it actually takes to build and rebrand a business, and betting on yourself as a creative director turned operator.

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Ryan Mack, founder of Kill The Headlights, on purpose, fulfillment, identity, and the uncomfortable truth that most people feel disconnected from their careers.

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Chef and entrepreneur Jamie Knott, the force behind The Saddle River Inn, Saddle River Cafe, Cellar 335, and MADAME, and a partner in the luxury streetwear brand Sunday Sauce, gets real about the early years, the pressure, and the strange mix of confidence and doubt every creator carries.