Creative Boss Podcast

PHIL SORRENTINO IS BACK ON THE SHOW! Phil Sorrentino is a super talented Creative Director at QVC / Qurate Retail Group, a former DJ, new parent, and cancer survivor. ww.philsorrentino.com In this episode, we get into...New Baby VibesStorytime with Comcast Customer Service RepsNew Digital Realities like Second LifeCold Brew ExperimentationLeveling Up90s NostalgiaThinking vs. DoingLaid Off - What to do next?Who you know vs. What you knowThe Law of AttractionPhil’s New Business IdeaDJs on Twitch

In this episode, I go solo for the first time. No guests, no theme, just me you and the mic. I'm starting to find my way back to why I started this podcast in the first place and I'm ready to keep bringing it on the daily, so listen in and stay tuned! 

In this episode, I chat with Rich Wakefield, Executive Creative Director at The Union Agency. Rich and I talk about his successful career to date within the creative world, the audacious campaigns that he’s worked on, the side projects that fuel his creative spirit, and the reason why it’s essential to break out of your comfort zone.  Listen on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3bIKRNnListen on Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3aJCRdm Links from the episode:Rich’s Website - http://richwakefield.comThe Happy Triangle - https://spark.adobe.com/page/0V6ddSYT4mGp3/The COVID 19 GIF Project - https://richwakefield.com/covid19Monistat Flaming Beaver - https://richwakefield.com/monistatThe Yuengling Campaign - https://richwakefield.com/lincoln-logsThe Impeachment Pop - https://richwakefield.com/lil-pop-shop

In this episode, I sit down with Drew Montemayor, Artist, Illustrator, and Educator. We get into a pretty deep conversation around creativity, how to harness it, how to create it, and the importance of mindfulness and mediation. PLUS our first segment (NEW SEGMENT ALERT!) - FAQs with Drew. Where Drew goes over some of his most frequently asked questions and his best advice to follow along. All this and more next up on this episode with Drew!  Creativity - Nature vs. Nurture? - 1:05When Drew realized art was his calling - 4:41The Seth Birch Story - 7:08Is curiosity the key to creativity?  - 8:57Where Drew comes up with his best ideas - 10:30Why play is so important - 11:15Letting go and the creative process - 12:17Drew on mediation and mental health - 15:31How Drew deals with creative barriers - 17:58Creator’s Stigma, how do you get inspired? - 21:00Why taking action is key - 24:00Drew talks about his passion project - Well Opened - 28:00How to get unstuck - 30:35Vulnerability and Brene Brown - 34:24An artist’s creative outlet - 35:52Drew on battling anxiety - 37:13Does an artist have creative exercises? - 42:25Why Finances aren’t everything - 44:44How teachers are very similar to creatives - 46:28FAQs with Drew - 48:05How do you make money as an artist? - 48:47How do you add/justify value as a creative? - 58:31How do you establish an audience? - 1:06:10

In this episode, I sit down with Phil Sorrentino, Creative Director at QVC. We talk about music, making music, music theory, music technology, and the origin of creative ideas. All this and more on this short and sweet episode with Phil!People don’t watch tv like they used to - 1:22The beauty of the QVC sell - 3:36What Phil learned from DJ’ing - 5:33What Phil thinks you need for a solid podcast setup - 7:00Phil talks about music production - 9:02How do you put music together as a beginner? - 10:46The problem with learning music through YouTube videos - 12:20DJ’ing with vinyl and how to match a beat - 15:30How Phil got into music - 18:40 Nostalgia and Finding New Music as a Creative - 21:15Why Phil loves the band Tool - 23:11What Phil thinks about the best place to listen to new music - 27:02Why everyone needs to build their own “Napster” - 29:18How Phil keeps up with disruption - 30:39How do you push past the fear of creating or doing? - 33:40The ups and downs of ideas - 37:10Phil on mentoring designers - 42:00

In this episode, I sit down with Skylar Sokolowski, Food Photographer/Content Producer. We talk about food, A LOT! She shares her 'must-try' quarantine recipe, we discuss baking vs. cooking, the key to making home cooking look good looking, getting out of a social media rut, how to build a following and when is 'good enough' to post on social media (for all my fellow overthinkers :). All this and more on this episode with Skylar!The Quarantine Recipe That You Have to Try: Dalgona Coffee - 1:11How Mark got into eating healthier - 6:38Sous Vide 8:40How Skylar got into Veganism - 12:05Skylar’s Instagram - 16:55Everyone is cooking! - 18:32Quarantine friendly recipes - 21:30Yeast-free recipe - 21:59Baking vs. Cooking - 25:26Why Baked Goods are sexier - 27:28Tips to make your food better looking - 31:35How to get back into social media - 39:12When is the best time to start? - 42:13Living life for the camera - 46:21Who pays the most attention to your posts? - 52:14How to build a following on social media - 54:24Do you have to be clever on Twitter? - 57:07Is it necessary to be on every social media platform? - 57:44Do you need a content calendar for a personal brand? - 59:49Skylar’s time working with Daily Harvest - 1:00:34The secret big brands use to make food look so good - 1:03:39When is good enough to post? - 1:05:13Skylar’s Quarantine Things - 1:07:58

In this episode, I chat with Adam Bleibtreu, Chief Marketing Officer @ Creative Circle & ASGN. Adam and I talk about his childhood/upbringing, earlier entrepreneur ventures, his award-winning documentary, working with celebrities, and launching incredible products and services like LA Gear Sneakers and Gas Station TV and the future of technology/business. It's a must-listen for any aspiring Chief Marketing Officers or those looking to find their passion and start their side hustle. Imagination and Independence - 4:21The Galloway School Story - 9:26Entrepreneurial adventures - 12:43Why did Adam choose to mow lawns? - 15:57Adam goes to college and falls in love, with live tv - 18:14How to break out of your comfort zone - 21:28The future of social media and marketing - 24:25Gunshot: Adam talks about his Emmy award-winning documentary - 28:39Graduating college, Hollywood on strike - 31:59Jim Henson, Stan Lee and The Art of Storytelling - 35:52The beginning of LA Gear - 42:25Michael Jackson’s creative gift - 45:08How Adam inspired the infamous light-up sneakers - 49:39How to sell creative ideas - 54:21Lessons from Wayne Gretzky and Joe Montana - 59:34The Birth of Gas Station TV - 1:06:25Becoming the first dual Chief Marketing Officer - 1:19:18The Future of Customer Experience - 1:27:09