Culture Hustlers

Lucas spends time with Miami-based lawyer/dancer Allyn Ginns Ayer to talk about COMPETITION how to be mindful when it comes to protecting creations of the human intellect.

Lucas and artist Mike Grimaldi aka Grimdrop, have a sit down to talk about VISION. Talking about what's truly important about keeping your focus on your dream to make art and make a living.

Lucas has a chat with facilitating situations Director Monica Miller to talk about IDENTITY and how artists can identify themselves when creating biographies which can, in return, make them stand out to their audience, helping them make a living while doing what they love.

Welcome to the season 3 opening of the Culture Hustlers podcast. Culture Hustlers Founder Lucas Spivey sits down with Diego Orlandini, Founder and Creative Director of AimfulMedia to talk about the topic of ASK about building trust when creating a sales funnel so sit back relax and learn how you can make art while making a living.

HOW DO PERFORMERS PANDEMIC PROOF THEIR CREATIVITY?In early 2020 COVID-19 cancelled all live events worldwide, but how do performers earn a living without a live audience? Across the globe, comedians, poets, dancers, teachers and musicians had to pivot to livestream to stay alive. Some things worked and some things didn't, but we'll never go back to the way things were. Here's what we've learned about pandemic-proof creativity.

How do performers pandemic proof their creativity? In early 2020 #COVID cancelled all live events worldwide, but how do performers earn a living without a live audience? Across the globe, comedians, poets, dancers, teachers and musicians had to pivot to livestream to stay alive. Some things worked and some things didn’t, but we’ll never go back to the way things were. Here’s what we’ve learned about pandemic-proof creativity.

As creators we must do something never done before. But are we doing this alone? Or are we in it together? We brought the Mobile Incubator to Tulsa, OK to ask 100+ artists one question: How does collaboration expand your creativity?Sponsored by AHHA TulsaHolly Becker, Assistant ProducerAmber Litwack, Location ScoutLauren Teague Collins, CastingCaitlin Turner, Team Mascot Created by Culture HustlersEdwin Ruiz, Director / EditorLucas Spivey, Executive Producer / HostAngel Rose, Sound Design / Co-HostBasil Childers, Assistant DirectorJP Morrison Lans, Logistics Featuring:Spoken QuinceyMichellePhetote MshairiBethany BolesAlesha ChesserLauren LunsfordApryl McAnerneyHoesy CoronaSterlin HarjoWill Hill

As creators we must do something never done before. But are we doing this alone? Or are we in it together? We brought the Mobile Incubator to Tulsa, OK to ask 100+ artists one question: How does collaboration expand your creativity? #donthatecollaborate Sponsored by AHHA Tulsa Holly Becker, Assistant Producer Amber Litwack, Location Scout Lauren Teague Collins, Casting Caitlin Turner, Team Mascot Created by Culture Hustlers Edwin Ruiz, Director / Editor Lucas Spivey, Executive Producer / Host Angel Rose, Sound Design / Co-Host Basil Childers, Assistant Director JP Morrison Lans, Logistics Featuring: Spoken Quincey Michelle Phetote Mshairi Bethany Boles Alesha Chesser Lauren Lunsford Apryl McAnerney Hoesy Corona Sterlin Harjo Will Hill

We asked 60 artists what made you creative? What was the moment you knew? What experience changed you? Hosted by Lucas Spivey, edited by Tun Myaing, music by Otis McDonald, Dan Leibowitz, Tours, Poddington Bear, and Sajada Domino

We asked 60 artists what made you creative? What was the moment you knew? What experience changed you? Hosted by Lucas Spivey, edited by Tun Myaing, music by Otis McDonald, Dan Leibowitz, Tours, Poddington Bear, and Sajada Domino

Why are most creators in worse shape after school? Grades can punish true creativity, and teach us to do what's already been done. Through his personal story, BFA/MBA Lucas Spivey lays out scandals in higher ed, arguing that it's time for creators to banish grades, and create a new kind of education, one that rewards true creativity.

What makes local food better? More delicious? More nutritious? Or is it the story? We barnstormed Fermentation Fest in Reedsburg Wisconsin and asked 100+ people, "What local food would you be willing to pay double for?... And why?"

What makes local food better? More delicious? More nutritious? Or is it the story? We barnstormed Fermentation Fest in Reedsburg Wisconsin and asked 100+ people, "What local food would you be willing to pay double for?... And why?"

The demolition of a two mile bridge invokes the collective ghosts of Seattle past and present. With $3.3 billion on the line, we jump into a time machine and find that rational decisions about money are emotional after all. Producer/Host: Lucas Spivey Sound Designer/Editor: Lucas Spivey Associate Producer: Julianna Ross, Space 101.1fm Audio: Poddington Bear, Otis McDonald Field Reporters: Amoshaun Toft Kristine Kim Neroli Price Trevor Pogue Kendra Hanna Ben Campion Karina Kunins Liz Woodward Janice Blackmore Eric Zappa

The demolition of a two mile bridge invokes the collective ghosts of Seattle past and present. With $3.3 billion on the line, we jump into a time machine and find that rational decisions about money are emotional after all. Producer/Host: Lucas Spivey Sound Designer/Editor: Lucas Spivey Associate Producer: Julianna Ross, Space 101.1fm Audio: Poddington Bear, Otis McDonald Field Reporters: Amoshaun Toft Kristine Kim Neroli Price Trevor Pogue Kendra Hanna Ben Campion Karina Kunins Liz Woodward Janice Blackmore Eric Zappa

Printmaker & public art provocateur Bryce McCloud created a new currency called Bryce Bux to stimulate the kindness economy of Nashville, Tennessee. What's the return on good deeds? Can you get rich quick on kindness? What's the value of art & relationships? #itsfreerealestate

Why are most creators in worse shape after school? Grades can punish true creativity, and teach us to do what's already been done. Through his personal story, BFA/MBA Lucas Spivey lays out scandals in higher ed, arguing that it's time for creators to banish grades, and create a new kind of education, one that rewards true creativity.

U want naughty or nice? Rosemarie Wilson has a wall of awards for slammin both. Either as One Single Rose™ or Ms. Detroit™, she's a full hustle poet, playwright, singer, actress & author. She tells us her story of Detroit grind, intellectual property, performing erotic poetry internationally and in the bedroom! This ep is NSFW.

ArtPrize 10 winner Le'Andra Leseur turned a $5k grant into a $200k installation. Originally from the Bronx, Atlanta and currently in Jersey, Le'Andra got her bachelors in business on a basketball scholarship, but returned to get her BFA in photography. Her work embodies the pain, the power, and the beauty of #blacklivesmatter.

Retired Blue Jays pitcher Blake McFarland always kept his eyes on the major league. After a career ending injury, now he's taken that same discipline into his visual art. His upcycled tire art has been commissioned by Goodyear, Lululemon and sports arenas across the US. Producer, editor, sound design: Jes Thayer Producer, editor: Lucas Spivey Theme: Otis McDonald Music: The Grand Affair

From album covers to eyeglass packaging to basketball courts, Ellen Rutt's path to becoming a full-time artist was not a straight path. Her escape plan from freelance and the 9-5 design world was not complete without a total breakdown. Producer: Mia Hagerty

Grant Henry (AKA Sister Louisa) dropped out of seminary and pursued his "search for truth" into antiques, a gallery, two bars, a retail shop, and now a done up kids camp. In this episode you hear how his long winded business names have been both a blessing and curse, and how to deal with priests & nuns praying that you close your doors.

Wynwood Walls is the mecca for muralists. What's the value of being an authentic artist? How do we collaborate as creators? Diego Orlandini dreamed up the Wynwood Coloring Book and the Ultimate Street Art Coloring Book series, bringing together artists from the block all the way to Banksy.

A mom & pop embroidery shop! Samantha Shepherd and Dustin White grew up in two different worlds that have threaded themselves together. Samantha is "Miss Monogram", she’s the creative eye, the one who comes up with ideas and quotes the custom work. Samantha grew up in a dry cleaning business, and one day her dad brought home an embroidery machine. As a young mother she patched together enough of her embroidery work to start her own creative business. Dustin is the back end of their 2nd store "The White Stitch", he's the finance, the sourcing. Dustin’s experience as a business partner at a liquor store chain taught him a great deal about teamwork and working through frustrations. You’ll hear how he’s financing the second store and dealing with blatant rip-offs of Samantha’ designs.

Founder and boss of Mama's Sauce, Nick Sambrato has a lot to do in order to keep his operation running. Not only does he maintain century-old printing presses, he also manages anything from alligators to hurricanes, to egos to expectations - not to mention whatever curveball the state of Florida throws his way next! Always the enigma, Nick is one part Action Jack and another part Willy Wonka with an unrelenting energy and passion for his unique pursuit.

Too talented to be just "the girl at the record store", Lolo applied an opportunistic mindset and professional demeanor to became an unconventional champion for the Miami music scene. Not only does she manage her own record store with her best friend, she is also a successful DJ, promoter, event planner, music programmer, television host, and more! In a city known for glitz and glamour, Lolo's success comes from practicality and straight forwardness.

Xulu Jones opens up about how his challenging upbringing taught him to become a "psychedelic-funk-reggae-rocker" that simultaneously keeps his band, brand, friends, and family Galaxy Rockin' together. Over the past 6 years his transition from homelessness and drugs to being a provider has given him a prophetic self awareness.

Co-founding Crimson Bikes was a labor of love for Charles T James & Daisy Chiu. Charles tells his bicycle journey from Mississippi to Harvard, and Daisy shares her vision of adaptive cycling technologies for disabled riders.

NEXT Producer Andrea Muraskin takes us on an exhibition tour of "Culture Hustlers: Artists Minding Their Business" at the Boston Center for the Arts, starring: Derek Erdman, Kristin Farr, SmithShop, Tieton Mosaic, and the Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center.

Starting as author and law student, now Jim runs the Boston chapter of Arts & Business Council and Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. And yes... he literally "wrote the book on spooning".

Ballerina and IP lawyer, Allyn runs the Legal Link program in Miami.

Actor & attorney have something in common for Paola, the ultimate side-hustler who now uses her skills to advocate at the state house.

Shooting “In The Bedroom” to “Brotherhood”, and commercial work from Volkswagen to Victoria's Secret, Frans & Dave have joined their talents for 20 years in Red Herring Motion Picture Lighting and now Red Sky Studios.

When not running NYC clubs like Pink Elephant & Go, Shawn's creating installation art in Miami like the Fake Fulfillment Center... and someday a tank covered in glitter and diamond dust.

Rocking with The Monsieurs, Fuzzy, Shepherdess, slinging vintage at 40 South Street, Hilken co-founded Girls Rock Campaign Boston and Punk Rock Aerobics.

PRX and Radio Public co-founder Jake Shapiro takes us through revolutionary Russia, marketing Two Ton Shoe, and the founding of the podcast format itself.

Orlando graphic and apparel designers Clark Orr and Brittany Reagan "married" their talents in Hellcats Inc.

Editor-in-Chief of Allston Pudding Christine Varriale uses her econ degree to market music and thoroughly enjoy basement shows.

Collaborating with Maron, Mirman, Gulman, Kirkman and more comedians, Rick has run the Comedy Studio for 20+ years.

Working with Showtime, Warner Bros, and other studios, Ryan Cook talks about dealing with cops, mobsters, celebrities and other challenges in making a creative project happen.

Project Runway winner Erin Robertson talks about Utah -> Boston, dentalogy to design, and the spirit of "What's the worst that can happen?".

Culture Hustlers is a podcast that interviews artists on how they've hacked out a living by selling culture.