Queen City Creatives

This episode showcases The Kindness Project. The Kindness Project is an initiative started by The Children's Theater of Charlotte aimed at spreading kindness through original shows. To learn more about the project go to CTCharlotte.org.

In this episode, Sarah chats with Meredith Connelly and Katie Causey Miller. Meredith and Katie are the founders of Ash & Ochre, a space that features contemporary craft, small batch wares, and vintage finds for your sacred space and home.

In this episode, Demetri and Sarah are chatting with Austin Jefferson, the owner of JMS Cuisine! JMS is a food truck that specializes in southern cuisine based in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

This week Natalie and Sarah Chat with Cory Rindskopf, the owner of Bells Box Collective. Bells Box is a mixed use creative space based in Cornelius, North Carolina. Their beautiful pink studio is available for private events as well as community workshops.

In this episode, Demetri and Natalie chat with Dammit Wesley, a local artist who is the founder of Black Market Charlotte. They talk about everything from what it was like growing up in a small town to the Black Lives Matter mural that was in Charlotte last year!

We want y'all to meet some of the newer members of the podcast team! Natalie, Demetri and Ryan have all joined the Spiracle team within the last year. In this episode they talk about their previous experiences and what they're most looking forward to!

Ryan and Sarah are chatting with Zac Byrd this week! Zac is a local tattoo artist who creates beautiful pieces of art. Find him on instagram @Byrd_Tattoos

Natalie and Sarah are chatting with Kathryn Godwin this week! Kathryn is the owner of Studio Cultivate, a local studio that focuses on large scale installations in the Queen City such as the stunning Umbrella Alley installation that can be seen in Midtown!

This week, Sarah and Natalie talk to Kristin Dills, an artist who is local to Charlotte but her work can been seen around the world! You can find Kristin's work at https://www.kristindills.com/ or on Instagram at @KristinDillsArt Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Check them out at spiraclebuzz.com.

2020 was a difficult year for everyone. In this episode, you'll hear from everyone at Spiracle Media about the challenges that we faced in a year that was anything but normal. Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Check them out at spiraclebuzz.com.

We sat down with a couple creatives that are leading the charge by telling the stories of those in our own communities, Khaleel and Maleek. These two brothers have joined forces, along with a third brother Najm, and their mission is to "make positive changes in the community by telling stories, connecting with artists/entrepreneurs, and shaping new narratives for people of different backgrounds around the world." They have traveled around the world capturing stories and in this episode we tap into what fuels that creative drive. Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Check them out at spiraclebuzz.com

In this episode, Sarah and Carson sit down with Meredith Connelly, a local artist whose work can be seen at the Whitewater center as well as the Rail Trail in South End! Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Check them out at spiraclebuzz.com.

Not many people know a lot about Charlotte's history, let alone its spooky history. SpookyCLT wants to change that. In this episode, Sarah and Carson sit down with Jason and Melanie Tapp, the founders of SpookyCLT on Instagram to talk about all the things you don't, but probably should know about Charlotte! Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Check them out at spiraclebuzz.com.

This week we welcome Rand. Rand is a local photographer who has shot in several locations around the world. She talks about her passion for her craft while sharing some of her favorite shoots! Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Check them out at spiraclebuzz.com

On this episode, we welcome a friend of our drone team and FPV expert, JP Williams. JP learned about aviation and aerospace science in college and has spent years working in that field. These days he is a family man who loves to rip his quads around on the weekends. He shares his greatest fear, how he balances life with family, plus how he leaves time for hobbies. Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Check them out at spiraclebuzz.com

After taking a few months off, Zach, Carson and Sarah are back and ready to share what they've been up to. In this episode they are joined by Spiracle's Associate Producer, Morgan Paterwich to talk about the recent podcast studio renovations in the Spiracle office. Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Check them out at spiraclebuzz.com.

Racing, video storytelling, lighthouses, dad jokes, and media management. Is there anything Elgin isn't passionate about? Sarah, Carson & Zach sit down with teammate Elgin Traylor to hit various topics. He's is likely be a repeat guest as this episode only scratches the surface of Elgin "Waffles" Traylor. Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Check them out at spiraclebuzz.com.

This week we have not one, but two guests on the QCC! Zach and Carson sat this episode out so that Sarah could chat with Spiracle's Executive Producer, Kayla Rossi along with Mackenzie Austin, a Junior at UNCC.  They're talking about everything from how college sometimes doesn't go as planned to an exciting internship that Mackenzie was a part of this summer!  Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Check them out at spiraclebuzz.com.

Ever wonder what it takes to sell Andy Dalton a blender? Have you ever been asked to demo a product you're trying to sell? Zach, Sarah and Carson sit down with Spiracle Media's Account Manager & Sales Associate, Davis Conway, to discuss what it takes to sell video marketing services, his approach to sales and life. Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Check them out at spiraclebuzz.com.

We're Back! What a great way to get back in the swing of things by chatting with AJ Chodora, one of our Creative Video Specialists. From his start in the video world to the inner workings of why he loves music, join us on this episode to learn more about one of our fellow production crew members. Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Check them out at spiraclebuzz.com.

Zach, Sarah and Carson welcome Spiracle's Senior Creative Video Specialist, Austin Huddy as they discuss Austin's passion for what he does and how he came into his current position. Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Find out more about the team at spiraclebuzz.com. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @theqcc

How do you maintain a new or consistent routine when it comes to podcasting? Zach, Sarah and Carson take a moment to reflect on the process of creating a podcast with the added pressure and concern of every day workload increase coming into Phase 2 of re-opening. They also give a wonderful introduction to a new mini-series produced by Spiracle Media called, "Six Feet Apart". Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Find out more about the team at spiraclebuzz.com. Check out the exciting new mini-series, "Six Feet Apart" on YouTube as well as at spiraclebuzz.com/6-feet-apart Be sure to follow us on Instagram @theqcc

How do you choose your podcasts? What niche do you find yourself in? Why do you listen to podcasts? Zach, Sarah and Carson discuss all the noise that's out there, when and why each of them listen to podcasts, as well the various formats and intentions that are put to use. Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Find out more about the team at spiraclebuzz.com. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @theqcc

What does it take to be a Drone Pilot? How do you get over the nerves of putting thousands of dollars of equipment hundreds of feet in the air? Zach, Sarah and Carson welcome fellow Spiracle Media Creative Specialist & Certified Drone Pilot, Thomas Wilson as they all discuss Thomas' path, passion and dedication to everything drone! As mentioned in the episode, be sure to check out these fantastic sources of inspiration on Instagram: @thedroneU & @beverlyhillsaerials Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Find out more about the team at spiraclebuzz.com. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @theqcc

It is time to keep the positive vibes rolling and with Zach and Carson having been on a shoot last week and more to come next week we are so pumped! We can really start to see the light at the end of the tunnel and things are starting to look up after this tough stretch. We will take you on an inside look behind our shoot and even discuss a passion project Carson recently finished up! Zach, Sarah and Carson continue their remote podcasts from quarantine by discussing their excitement for the coming weeks and how great it feels to be back; kinda. Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Find out more about the team at spiraclebuzz.com. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @THEQCC

Most creatives thrive off of their interactions with each other and more often than not, those interactions are what help us gain inspiration for what we're working on. So what happens when all of that is temporarily taken away? What happens to one's confidence and passion when they can no longer collaborate in person with fellow creatives? Zach, Sarah and Carson continue their remote podcasts from quarantine by discussing how their confidence and passion has been affected over the course of North Carolina's stay at home order. Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Find out more about the team at spiraclebuzz.com. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @theqcc

Everyone at Spiracle has their own unique approach to creating video content - from gaining inspiration from YouTubers, films, books and even from within. The beauty is when those creative minds and pieces of inspiration coalesce into something great. Zach, Sarah and Carson continue their remote podcasts from quarantine by discussing their varying approaches to creating video content. Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Find out more about the team at spiraclebuzz.com. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @theqcc

On this inaugural episode, Zach Johnson, Sarah Kunze and Carson Fletcher - three Creative Video Specialists - begin their podcast journey. The trio discusses why the idea came about, what they hope it will accomplish, and its role within the continuing story of Spiracle Media. Sit back and relax as they take you inside their creative world. Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Find out more about the team at spiraclebuzz.com.