Groundbreaking

How can songwriters and artists grow comfortable with not only sharing openly, but becoming comfortable monetizing their craft into a business? We're joined by Jillian Dawn to discuss the incredible year she's had, her new single "Fender Bender," and how she's learned to navigate intuition, building a business, and remaining genuine in relationships. Groundbreaking is a FRNDLY original podcast highlighting corners of the music industry to explore the creative forces moving it forward. Hosted by singer/songwriter/entrepreneur Jake Brewer, new episodes air every Tuesday. You can support the show by subscribing on your favorite platform. Connect with our Guest, Jillian Dawn: Listen to "Fender Bender": http://found.ee/fenderbender Instagram: http://instagram.com/jilliandawnmusic Explore FRNDLY: Website: ⁠⁠http://frndlymedia.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/frndlymedia⁠⁠ Connect with Jake: Website: ⁠⁠http://jakebrewer.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/jakebrewermusic⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠http://tiktok.com/@jakebrewermusic⁠

Creating a community and creating as a community are slightly different, but Danny Ross has pioneered both. As the founder of the Anti Social Camp (and the camp!), an engineer, producer, and newly a professor at Berklee NYC, Danny isn't only proving the power of collaboration in New York's indie music community, he's making it impossible to deny it. With Hulu and Apple credits to his name and now hundreds of creatives gathering at his events annually, Danny is with Groundbreaking today to discuss how he built a community that has collected billions of streams and multiple Grammys, and the mentalities as an artist, producer, and leader that are guiding him the right direction. Groundbreaking is a FRNDLY original podcast highlighting corners of the music industry to explore the creative forces moving it forward. Hosted by singer/songwriter/entrepreneur Jake Brewer, new episodes air every Tuesday. You can support the show by subscribing on your favorite platform. Connect with our Guest, Danny Ross: Anti Social Producers: https://www.antisocialproducersclub.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannyrossmusic/ Explore FRNDLY: Website: ⁠http://frndlymedia.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/frndlymedia⁠ Connect with Jake: Website: ⁠http://jakebrewer.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/jakebrewermusic⁠ TikTok: ⁠http://tiktok.com/@jakebrewermusic⁠

Pride in being an independent artist has definitely grown recently, but alongside that has also developed a doubt and frustration with standard record label practice. Do artists today still need record labels? Are record labels really trying to trick artists? How do we even begin to look at a record deal? All of these questions are being discussed in this episode with Bucky Driedger, Label Manager at Birthday Cake Records and artist, engineer, booking agent, and more. Over an impressive career of writing, building, touring, and leading, Bucky sees the music industry from multiple perspectives - a strength and muscle he's leveraging as he steps into his latest role to help build the careers of other artists. Groundbreaking is a FRNDLY original podcast highlighting corners of the music industry to explore the creative forces moving it forward. Hosted by singer/songwriter/entrepreneur Jake Brewer, new episodes air every Tuesday. You can support the show by subscribing on your favorite platform. Connect with our Guest, Bucky Driedger: Birthday Cake Records: https://birthdaycakemedia.com/ Royal Canoe: https://www.instagram.com/royalcanoe/ Explore FRNDLY: Website: ⁠http://frndlymedia.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/frndlymedia⁠ Connect with Jake: Website: ⁠http://jakebrewer.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/jakebrewermusic⁠ TikTok: ⁠http://tiktok.com/@jakebrewermusic⁠

The best working relationships in music have one thing in common: trust. However, it's not as easy to build it as you may think. An artist needs to trust their team often with difficult, personal decisions - and the best relationships are built on a mutual trust that takes time to develop. Today, we're meeting with Nashville-based artist manager Claire Sojka to discuss how she builds trust in her working relationships, what others can do to build their own, and the evolving role of the artist manager. Groundbreaking is a FRNDLY original podcast highlighting corners of the music industry to explore the creative forces moving it forward. Hosted by singer/songwriter/entrepreneur Jake Brewer, new episodes air every Tuesday. You can support the show by subscribing on your favorite platform. Connect with our Guest, Claire Sojka: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/cksrpzirg0mvjmi63dpaqh081?si=67c661686e5e4020 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairesoyboy/ Explore FRNDLY: Website: ⁠http://frndlymedia.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/frndlymedia⁠ Connect with Jake: Website: ⁠http://jakebrewer.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/jakebrewermusic⁠ TikTok: ⁠http://tiktok.com/@jakebrewermusic⁠

Playlist curators are the new "influencers" of music - so far how does that influence go? For artists, discoverability means being playlisted, so this week we're going right to one of today's most influential curators: Sam Weisband. With Jake, Sam discusses how curators are using TikTok as a tool of their own and the realities of now working as a bridge between musician and listener. Groundbreaking is a FRNDLY original podcast highlighting corners of the music industry to explore the creative forces moving it forward. Hosted by singer/songwriter/entrepreneur Jake Brewer, new episodes air every Tuesday. You can support the show by subscribing on your favorite platform. Connect with our Guest, Sam Weisband: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/cksrpzirg0mvjmi63dpaqh081?si=67c661686e5e4020 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theweisestband/ Explore FRNDLY: Website: ⁠http://frndlymedia.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/frndlymedia⁠ Connect with Jake: Website: ⁠http://jakebrewer.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/jakebrewermusic⁠ TikTok: ⁠http://tiktok.com/@jakebrewermusic⁠

We all know it takes "a team" behind any show, and this weeks' guest Peter Fox knows that best. A producer, engineer, tour manager, and more, Peter works with all kinds of artists. With Jake, they discuss what it takes to build collaborative relationships on the road (and quickly!) and how everyone (no matter their role) can learn from the reality of tour managing. Groundbreaking is a FRNDLY original podcast highlighting corners of the music industry to explore the creative forces moving it forward. Hosted by singer/songwriter/entrepreneur Jake Brewer, new episodes air every Tuesday. You can support the show by subscribing on your favorite platform. Connect with our Guest, Peter Fox: Website: ⁠http://www.peterfoxrecording.com/ Explore FRNDLY: Website: ⁠⁠http://frndlymedia.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/frndlymedia⁠⁠ Connect with Jake: Website: ⁠⁠http://jakebrewer.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/jakebrewermusic⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠http://tiktok.com/@jakebrewermusic⁠⁠

How does co-writing help you grow? What really goes on in a writing session? This week, Jake is joined by Nashville-based songwriter Tamara Laurel to dive into the headspace of a songwriter and discuss the realities of the evolving definition and pressures of songwriting, and the credit that sometimes those in the role don't receive. Groundbreaking is a FRNDLY original podcast highlighting corners of the music industry to explore the creative forces moving it forward. Hosted by singer/songwriter/entrepreneur Jake Brewer, new episodes air every Tuesday. You can support the show by subscribing on your favorite platform. Connect with Tamara: Instagram: http://instagram.com/tamralaurel Explore FRNDLY: Website: http://frndlymedia.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/frndlymedia Connect with Jake: Website: http://jakebrewer.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/jakebrewermusic TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@jakebrewermusic

Are your future "favorite songs" already picked? If they are, Kasey has them. This week, Jake is joined by the creator of Kaseys Playlist, Kasey Gelsomino, to explore how she built her brand as a music curator, what platforms and labels should and are doing in reaction to the rise of the new "influencers of music," and how she's already pushing the curator role into new areas to support creatives all of all kinds. Groundbreaking is a FRNDLY original podcast highlighting corners of the music industry to explore the creative forces moving it forward. Hosted by singer/songwriter/entrepreneur Jake Brewer, new episodes air every Tuesday. You can support the show by subscribing on your favorite platform. Connect with our Guest, Kasey Gelsomino: Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/kngelsomino?si=7e9ec97ba5b4432f Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaseys.playlist https://www.instagram.com/kasey_gelsomino Explore FRNDLY: Website: ⁠http://frndlymedia.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/frndlymedia⁠ Connect with Jake: Website: ⁠http://jakebrewer.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/jakebrewermusic⁠ TikTok: ⁠http://tiktok.com/@jakebrewermusic⁠

Sometimes, creativity can be isolating. But often, creativity is best enjoyed with community... so where does the balance exist? In an industry so crowded, why is it hard to find community? Are we looking in the right place, or does it just not exist? Today, we're sitting down with Lindsey Lerner, Host of Learning with Lerner and Founder of the Mobile Social Club, to discuss why people need community and how we're sometimes preventing it. Lindsey, also a tour manager, has traveled the country and shares the lessons learned from close relationships and how she builds community based not only on commonality. Groundbreaking is a FRNDLY original podcast highlighting corners of the music industry to explore the creative forces moving it forward. Hosted by singer/songwriter/entrepreneur Jake Brewer, new episodes air every Tuesday. You can support the show by subscribing on your favorite platform. Connect with our Guest, Lindsey Lerner: Learning with Lerner: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningwithlerner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseylerner/ Explore FRNDLY: Website: ⁠http://frndlymedia.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/frndlymedia⁠ Connect with Jake: Website: ⁠http://jakebrewer.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/jakebrewermusic⁠ TikTok: ⁠http://tiktok.com/@jakebrewermusic⁠

Groundbreaking is a FRNDLY original podcast celebrating and sharing the stories of young creatives across the music industry embarking on their own journeys in an effort to bring more aspects of music business to listeners. Each episode we feature a new up-and-comer, discuss their work, and make sure we leave you with a takeaway, too. New episodes air every Tuesday beginning August 1, 2023. Connect with FRNDLY: Website: http://frndlymedia.com Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/frndlymedia Connect with Jake: Website: ⁠http://jakebrewer.com Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/jakebrewermusic TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@jakebrewermusic

Meet Ama Appiah, podcast host and Marketing Director for FRNDLY Fest 2021, FRNDLY's ambitious approach to bringing back summer festival nostalgia while providing a global stage to discover the rising talent you'll soon be obsessed with. In today's episode, Jake and Ama discuss personal motivations when collaborating with others, how their marketing strategy has evolved alongside recent transitions in live music, and how you and everybody listening can be a part of the event of the summer. For more from Ama, you can follow @amaappiah and @thebonnettalks. Be sure to grab your tickets to FRNDLY Fest 2021 at frndlyfest.eventbrite.com. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Meet Tony Shu, a recent Harvard graduate and entrepreneur on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, who co-founded Breaktime, a Boston non-profit working to end young adult homelessness through transitional employment and financial empowerment. In today's episode, Jake and Tony discuss centering on a community-focused mission and the steps anyone can take to further their interest and education in prominent fields commonly misunderstood, all while remaining flexible and diligent amongst your purpose. For more, you can follow @breaktime on Instagram and visit breaktime.org. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Meet Bea Reyes, a content creator and singer elevating her voice through elevating the voices of others. Through working with local businesses, she's accumulate a following of thousands while preaching positivity, creativity, and the pursuit of passion. In this episode, Jake and her chat all things self awareness and how influencership is often influenced by your own story. For more, follow Bea @heybeareyes on Instagram. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Meet Gilanares, the singer/songwriter known for her hit song “Good Person” and recent TikTok fame, is an up and coming artist embracing the faults and lessons of young artistry through writing about just that. Her lyrical structure, meaningful commentary, and strong presence have collaborated to accumulate the attention of hundreds of thousands of viewers. Her debut EP dropped this year, but she's already found opportunity in development as she begins work on her debut album. In the episode, Jake and her chat all things lyricism and navigating finding your voice, your style, and your place in the music industry. For more from Gilanares, visit @gilanares on Instagram and TiKTok. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Meet Neelu Mohaghegh, co-founder and co-creative director of Channel Sounds, a think tank and creative group dedicated to empowering young artists through content creation, brand design, and unique approaches to tackle the music industry. She's also the Editor in Chief of DETOUR Live, a music blog where Neelu dives into the realities of young artistry through connecting with today's rising talent and tomorrow's chart-toppers. In the episode, Jake and Neelu discuss how to brainstorm, build a compromised strategy, and the music industry in a post-COVID world. Keep up with Neelu by following @channel.sounds and visiting them online at channelsounds.com. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Meet Lauren Stikeleather, author of "A Mixing Pot of Poems for Thought," her debut poetry project hitting bookstores across the nation, sharing personal stories that she hopes will connect to audiences of all kinds. In the episode, Lauren talks to Jake about her writing process, becoming emotionally vulnerable through her work, and the process it takes to become comfortable with your creativity. To keep up with Lauren, you can visit laurenstikeleather.com, purchase a copy, and follow @mixingpotofpoems and @lrstikes. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Meet Fiona Tran, San Francisco-based blogger and recent founder of FT the Label, a new clothing brand launching this week. Jake and Fiona reconnect over their entrepreneurial ambitions and discuss branding 101, the early stages of idea development, work/life balance, and how we can stay healthy while still giving things our all. FT the Label launches March 19 at ftthelabel.com. Follow @ftthelabel and @fionafkntran to continue following Fiona's journey. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Meet Armand Manoukian and Carter Farnsworth, podcast hosts of fashion and culture show, Clout Chasing. With Jake, the duo discusses their entry into the podcast world, the inside of fashion blogging and what consumers may not know, and the remains of toxic masculinity in the industry and their perspectives on its resolution and their involvement in so. Listen to Clout Chasing wherever you're listening now, and follow Armand and Carter. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Meet Gigi Robinson, the in-high-demand and billboard-featured influencer re-defining modern digital creativity through social advocacy and powerful style integration that has attracted hundreds of thousands across social media. Today, Gigi joins Jake to discuss performative activism and how to authentically advocate in the digital space, her creative journey, college graduation, and how to stay motivated. Follow Gigi at @itsgigirobinson and by visiting gigirobinson.com. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Meet Bailee and Kenzie Eaglin, the sister-duo from Denton, Texas, making an ambitious and powerful first impression with “Vanilla,” a rock/pop summer anthem that deserves to be on repeat. They join Jake to discuss how making music has changed their relationship, how they've brought personal elements into their craft, and their approach to a musical first impression. Continue following Eaglin at @eaglinmusic and streaming “Vanilla” right now on all platforms. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Meet Eliot Lee, the LA-based up-and-coming music video director helping launch the careers of tomorrow's chart-topping artists. In today's episode, Jake and Eliot talk about variations across film media, how TikTok is not only revolutionizing the industry for artists, and how to handle imposter syndrome when things start working out. Continue following Eliot's work by following @imeliot on Instagram. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Meet Maddie Stephenson, the Chicago native and now Boston-based singer, songwriter, AND composer with a meticulous but ambitious approach through musical storytelling. In today's episode, Jake and Maddie discuss the realities of being a young artist, how music fans can dissolve barriers to entry in the music industry, re-imagining the artistic path, and recognizing how creators are influenced. Continue following Maddie at @madddiestephenson and by streaming "In My Head," and watching the new video. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

In the second season premiere, Jake is joined by Cassie Wilson, disability activist and founder of Half/Access, a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to making live music more accessible in all venues. In today's episode, they discuss social media activism, the history of oppression towards the disabled community, and how the entire music industry (from fans to artists) can become better advocates. Continue following Cassie and Half/Access at @halfaccess and @wilsonxcassie, and by visiting halfaccess.org. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Groundbreaking is back with more creators and more stories curated just for you. The FRNDLY original podcast brings you the creatives redefining what it means to create, and introducing you to the leaders of tomorrow, today. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast, and follow us @FRNDLYmedia, for all the latest and new episodes every Tuesday, beginning February 2, 2021. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

In the season finale, Jake calls his friend Josee Matela, Founder of First Gen Graduates and Matelamade, to discuss what motivates them, reflect on their friendship, and explain the foundations of both FRNDLY and Josee's projects. Jake also shares highlights from the season, and what brought him to create the show to inspire others. You can follow Josee at @joseematela and @matelamade. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Meet Elise Cortes, founder of Leche, an all-new, culturally-inspired clothing brand built by the college senior from home, to be shipped to yours. In today's episode we chat about connecting with your roots, finding your path, and recognizing that right place, right time may just be right now. If you want to continue following Elise's journey, check them out on Instagram @loveleche for the latest drops and a bit more on what Elise and the brand are up to. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Meet Tinah Ogalo, Host of In Your Twentys, the podcast that removes all filters and dives deep into the topics, struggles, and realities that haunt, build, and give our 20s meaning. Tinah's new show features guests of all kinds, and in a superstar podcast crossover episode, she joins the show to discuss building a digital platform, what starting a show is like, and answers all the questions you didn't know everyone was asking. Connect with Tinah at @tinah.ogalo and @inyourtwentys. Stream the podcast on your favorite platform by searching for "In Your Twentys." Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Meet Raquel Phillips, co-founder and COO of Qatch, an all-new curated-for-you styling service that hits you up with the latest and personal recommendations for you. Raquel is redefining the shopping experience, and in the age of digital marketing and online shopping, found a way to create a new friendly dynamic between creator and client. In the new episode, we discuss with Raquel about building partnerships with brands, curating experiences to build trust for customers, and the logistics of thinking outside-the-box. For more from Raquel and the Qatch team, follow them at @joinqatch, and sign-up by visiting joinqatch.com. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Meet Sarah Ganzenmuller, Founder of Ripplfect, a new way to not only drink coffee and discover new cafes around town, but in a sustainable way like never before. The brand new endeavor focuses on rewarding consumers for using their reusable cups through partnerships with local businesses and encouraging sustainable practices. In today's episode, we chat with Sarah about implementing a cause into your brand, building connections with your community, asking for help when you need it most, and how to put yourself out there. Follow Ripplfect and Sarah at @theripplfect and by visiting theripplfect.com. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Meet Ashley Olafsen, founder of Move and Visionaria, two initiatives to inspire others through sharing all she's learned since starting her own business years ago. She first began working with young girls in elementary schools to empower them in self-expression and group activities. From there, Ashley founded Visionaria, a consulting group and creative service that pulls from her own expertise and innovative, critical thinking. Today, Ashley discusses how to follow a passion when that's working for a client and navigating self-development with a healthy, proactive approach. Keep up with Ashley by following @visionariaconsulting and @ashleyolafsen, and by visiting visionariaconsulting.com. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Meet Bella Lam, creator, blogger, and founder of @coconutwhisk, the first coconut sugar-based, 100% vegan, nut-free, and gluten-free baking mix for all to enjoy. Originally a dream that began in her college apartment, the brand is now soaring and flying off shelves across the nation. Every mix purchased comes with a promise of donating another meal to fight food insecurity. In today's episode, we talk to Bella about overcoming fear, recognizing a sustainable opportunity in your work, and how to make people fall in love with your brand as much as you have. Keep up with Bella and Coconut Whisk by following @coconutwhisk and visiting them at coconutwhisk.com. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Meet Parsa Shahidi, co-founder and COO of Pangissimo, a new sound system who's latest release, SIMO, is changing the way you listen from streaming music to building surround sound anywhere at anytime. The new startup is tackling media giants by raising the volume everywhere, but their story is doing more than making waves. From early pitches to prototype development, Parsa shares the realities of turning a vision into a tangible product, and the lessons he's learned from the milestones along the way. For more from Pangissimo, visit pangissimostudio.com and follow them @pangissimo. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Meet Christina Snow, co-founder of Heart and Social Media, a new media agency working with small businesses to build their digital brand. With the rise of young entrepreneurship, Christina and her co-founder, Brianna, are working across Washington to assist young creatives like themselves. In the new episode, we discuss the value of digital branding, connecting with others, and being confident in your capability no matter your experience. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Meet Katie Diasti, Founder of Viv for Your V, an innovative, sustainable, allergy-free alternative to menstrual products. With no plastic, Viv for Your V uses bamboo as a 95% biodegradable alternative to redefine essential period care. The Boston College graduate and entrepreneur shares with us her story of empowerment to change standards and expectations for a more sustainable and friendly future in self care. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Meet Vanessa Zielinski, a recent UT Austin graduate and co-founder of Class of 2020 Agency, a new group founded by graduates exercising their creative ambitions in a new way. Having traveled and interned across the country, Vanessa preaches resilience to encourage other young creators to find and challenge their passions in new environments. In this week's episode, we discuss the realities of young creatives entering the work force, what ad agencies often get wrong, the growing trend of unconventional career routes, and recognizing self-awareness in an effort to build upon it. Follow Vanessa @nessazee and check out the Class of 2020 Agency at classof2020.agency. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Meet Chris Sumlin, author and aspiring television writer. His third book, "Halfway Thru My 20s," set for publication later this year, is a follow-up to his first two books on college, life, and the realities of young adulthood. When he's not writing, he's still writing - but this time for TV. With three shows under his belt (and three degrees), Chris is an activist for greater diversity and representation across all entertainment. In this episode, we Chris discusses the value of diverse voices, the highs and lows of writing and publishing, and the steps to put your ambition and goals into gear. Follow Chris at @thechrissumlin and thechrissumlin.com. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Meet Rachel Leiner, the NYC-based photographer who went from small business to international creative. Starting as a freelance photographer, Rachel learned to build her brand through networking, curating connection, establishing trust, and learning to compromise in creative vision. Her story emphasizes the repercussions of resilience, and what can happen if you tune out the world and instead turn up the volume on your own spirit. Together, we chat all things photography, the value of real-world experience, and working with clients and customers. Continue following Rachel's journey by checking out @rachelleinerphoto and visiting rachelleiner.com. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Candice Peterkin is the Founder of She is Art, a magazine and cultural space for women of color to elevate and emphasize their voices. Candice's journey begins in school where she recognized an opportunity to build a platform she wished had existed as a resource of her own. Now, she's fundraising across the nation and traveling to share her story of fulfillment and passion. Today, she stops by our show to discuss building confidence and amplifying and clarifying a mission that you see so clearly. Continue following Candice's journey by checking out @candicepeterkin and following @sheisartmagazine. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Ezla Lewis is the Houston-based founder of Palacose, a clothing and lifestyle brand that he built from the ground up. After starting corporate, Ezla decided to follow his entrepreneurial passion for fashion, partaking in fashion shows (including NYFW) and traveling the globe. In this episode, we discuss all things branding, how to find your spark, and the value of networking and working with others. Ezla also shares his best creative advice and the feelings of watching your vision become reality. You can follow @ezlalewis and his journey at @palacose and at palacose.com. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Nia Chantal is the Atlanta-based blogger turned entrepreneur that everybody should be talking about. As an events coordinator for Bumble and recent founder of not one, but two media companies advising and building the knowledge to support future creators, Nia embodies her creative edge and shares with us the best pieces of advice she has for getting off the ground. In our conversation, we discuss the realities of pitching yourself, building events, and making an experience of a brand to emphasize customer and reader loyalty. Connect with Nia by following @niachantal and @ncmag_, and by visiting ncmag.co and thefemmecreative.com. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Jacob Zander is the 22-year-old Santa Barbara entrepreneur responsible for Footsouls, a recently viral insole for Converse that emphasizes the beauties of life when you aren't pre-occupied by uncomfortable shoes. After a viral TikTok and a recent boom in sales, the young creator personalizes each order with a unique touch, and partners the product with a branding and energy of contagious spirit and grace that attracts visitors and new friends of all backgrounds. In the episode, Jacob tells the stories that brought him to where he is today, from a spontaneous trip to New York to meet Teen Vogue to learning and working with growth while remaining true to your origin. This story is one you can't miss. To connect with Jacob and Footsouls, you can follow them at @jacobzander_ and @footsouls_. You can order a pair for yourself and support the brand at footsouls.com. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

Sarah Greisdorf is the CEO and Founder of Holdette, a new line of women's workwear and collaborative organization to empower female professionals in all spaces. The recent BU-graduate shares her story of adapting and building confidence in your message while being open to new opportunity. In Sarah's story, she learns to meet an industry demand while listening to friends and family, but ultimately focusing on the heart of her mission. Now, Holdette, run by a team of female leaders, has completed a massive fundraiser with plans to launch their own workwear line later this year. Connect with Holdette by following them @holdette and visiting them at Holdette.com. Connect with Sarah by following @sarahgreisdorf on Instagram. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing jake@frndlymedia.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support

FRNDLY presents Groundbreaking, an original podcast hosted by Jake Brewer that dives into the world of young entrepreneurship through unique profiles and interviews with today's youngest creators... and tomorrow's brightest leaders. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-brewer/support