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Welcome to the Creatives Unite! Podcast, hosted by Alex Moore, former Hollywood actor and side hustle jeweller; and Wayne Astrauskas, former professional athlete, turned apparel designer and maker. Each episode we’ll bring you inspiring stories and advice


    • Aug 8, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 12 EPISODES


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    Taylor "BT" Urruela - Part 2 - US Army Combat Wounded Amputee, Best Selling Author & VETSports Charity Co-Founder

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 39:30


    In the second part of our interview with BT Urruela, we talk about Taylor's rehab after returning to the US from Iraq, going to university in West Virginia and the University of Tampa where he co-founded the charity, VETSports. We learn about his unexpected path into the romance novel cover model business and then to writing romance novels himself, which ultimitely led him to meet his fiance, Anne. Finally, Taylor opens up about his battle with PTSD and advice for others going through it and Taylor's plans for the future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Taylor "BT" Urruela - Part 1 - US Army Combat Wounded Amputee, Best Selling Author & VETSports Charity Co-Founder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 47:55


    Kicking off Season 2, Alex has Taylor "BT" Urrela joining him to talk about growing up just outside of St. Louis, Missouri, his experience in the US Army and being deployed overseas to fight in the war in Iraq. Taylor goes into the injuries that would ultimately take his lower leg in the first episode of a two-part series. This is one you don't want to miss! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Lauren B - Artist and Maker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 71:01


    In this episode we talk to Lauren B. from Made By Lauren B. Lauren is an artist, former tattooist and maker originally from the St. Louis, Missouri area who's now residing in Chicago, IL. We dive into what it was like for Lauren being a female tattoo artist in the male-dominated industry and why she left the business, her interest in spreading the word on the environmentally damaging fast fashion industry, her love of art, and why she got into making her 100% handmade, custom, artistic masks during the pandemic. Check Lauren out on Instagram and follow the link to her website - @made.by.lauren.b Be sure to share and subscribe to be the first to hear new episodes. Enjoyed the episode? Please leave us a review and rating! Get in touch with us via our Instagram: @creatives.unite --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Mike Pennekamp - Artist and Printmaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 64:46


    In Episode 9, we talk to artist and printmaker, Mike Pennekamp from Metaluna Press. Mike grew up in the steel town of Granite City, Illinois with a passion for art and creativity. Mike obtained his degree from Southern Illinois University and later a Master's Degree in Fine Arts. We discuss the frugality of being a student without loans, the education system, life as an artist, and the demystification of art.  Mike has been working in the printmaking industry for the last 10-12 years and sells his work under the brand, Metaluna Press. He is also demo artist and brand ambassador for the art and printmaking brand, Speedball. Mike currently resides in Chicago.  You can find Mike's work at: www.mikepennekamp.com Mike's Sales Site:  https://metalunapress.bigcartel.com/ Instagram: @mikefacekillah --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    What is the Clubhouse App?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 28:32


    In this episode, Alex and Wayne discuss the newest social media app that has been rapidly gaining popularity, called Clubhouse. We discuss that this invite-only app is, what it's used for and how Clubhouse has already benefited their side hustles and podcast in a fairly short amount of time.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Skip Johnston - Part 2 - Investor and Real Estate Side-Hustler

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 135:00


    In this episode, you'll hear the second part of our interview with Skip Johnston, investor and rental property side hustler. You'll hear how Skip has used the FIRE (Financial Independent Retire Early) strategy to create his own Cubicle Escape Plan in order to use investing and rental property to try and escape the rat race. It's not all rosy as Skip goes into his failures in the business as well and how he persevered to continue to grow. You'll also learn how to reduce your debt and using investing and saving to your advantage on your journey to financial freedom. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Skip Johnston - Part 1 - Creator of the Cubicle Escape Plan, Investor and Real Estate Side Hustler

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 52:15


    In this episode, we talk to Skip Johnston, Investor and Real Estate Side-Hustler. This episode is packed full of knowledge bombs such as: Developing a Rockstar Mentality How to control oneself to defeat your peripheral opponent. How the education system lets down kids and future entrepreneurs. Discussing the FIRE Movement and how Skip developed and created the Cubicle Escape Plan. This was such a great conversation that we have developed it into two parts, with the second part of the episode coming in episode 7! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Alex & Wayne Discuss Building Email Lists with KingSumo and Using Facebook Ads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 27:16


    In this episode, Alex and Wayne discuss building an email list by running contests with the help of KingSumo. Also, how to use Facebook Ads to target your ideal customer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    David Robertson - Cancer Smasher, Personal Trainer, Coffee Aficionado and Candle Maker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 64:18


    In this episode, Alex and Wayne talk to David Robertson of Wakatipu Gold Candles. They discuss Dave's victory against his battle with cancer at a young age and how it shaped his future, his move from Australia to New Zealand with his family, starting his side-hustle making candles, his diagnosis with epilepsy, love of coffee and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Wayne Astrauskas - Former Professional Baseball Player and Side Hustle Designer and Apparel Creator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 87:09


    Wayne is the other half of the Creatives Unite! Podcast. In this episode, Wayne shares his stories about growing up with co-host, Alex, playing professional baseball, and how his apparel brand, Mystic Fern, came to creation.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Alex Moore - Former Actor, Teacher, and Side-Hustle Jeweller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 99:48


    Alex is one of the hosts of the Creatives Unite! Podcast. In this episode, he shares the story behind his side hustle of the brand, Gold Pan Pete Design.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Introduction with hosts Alex Moore and Wayne Astrauskas.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 12:51


    Welcome to the Creatives Unite! Podcast, hosted by Alex Moore, former Hollywood actor and side hustle jeweller; and Wayne Austrauskas, former professional athlete, turned apparel designer and maker. Each episode we'll bring you inspiring stories and advice from creative business owners and side hustlers from all over the globe. The first episode is an introduction from hosts, Alex Moore and Wayne Astrauskas. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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