The Artful Podcast

Siamo was founded in the traditional way - two people meeting at happy hour to scribble workplace improvement ideas on a napkin. Founders Cristina Amigoni and Alex Cullimore connected over a mutual desire to make work more human and treat humans like humans.Both from a traditional consulting background, Cristina and Alex discovered a passion for coaching through professional coach training and realized the potential of blending coaching and consulting approaches. Combining the improvement mindset of consulting with a love for uncovering the authentic potential of people and organizations, Siamo emerged to guide leaders to uplift their organizational cultures and infuse human-centric practices into the workplace.Support the showFollow The Artful Podcast for personal and professional development strategies.

Meridith Grundei is a public speaking coach and change maker. As an award-winning theatre director, producer, and former Second City improv teacher, she recognized the similarities between performing for audiences on stage every night and presenting to clients/colleagues every day, but the latter didn't have the right tools to bring their stories to life. So she decided to do something about it. She specializes in presentation and public speaking consultation, individual training and development, and creative team solutions using improvisational theatre techniques to build trust, empathy, and out-of-the-box thinking. 11 Years and some change later, Grundei Coaching has helped thousands of individuals and corporations craft engaging presentations and authentic stories to achieve career growth and success.Support the showFollow The Artful Podcast for personal and professional development strategies.

Raylen Davis is a No-BS entrepreneur and coach helping people overcome the obstacles and excuses keeping them from building their dream business and life. He is the founder of Elevated Coaches Academy which helps coaches grow their business so they can spend more time coaching and less time chasing leads, and Elevated Content Marketing to Elevate tomorrow's thought leaders by helping them effectively spread their message.Support the showFollow The Artful Podcast for personal and professional development strategies.

Phyllis Williams-Strawder, aka the Ghetto Country Brandmother®, is an empathic bitch leading a respectful rebellion of solopreneurs. In the politically correct world she's a certified brand strategist, business coach and life coach. She believes everyone should own their crazy because that's where the brand resides. Because of that she brands by example on the regular. Brandma's House was built around GCB so she could move her teenpreneurs back into CKO Creator. It's a house where rebellion is encourage so entrepreneurs can be comfortable in their own skin as they brand. Brandma's House chooses to focus on a one to few instead of one to many business model in order to develop a closer relationship.Support the showFollow The Artful Podcast for personal and professional development strategies if you're a creative business owner. Ärtful is the anti-agency. We're radically simpler and slower. We prefer potency over frequency and don't do 'ready-fire-aim'. Ärtful is a creative agency, consultancy, and community. We provide branding, design, and other fractional creative services you need. We provide market intelligence, creative concepts, and ideation for campaigns. Don't need the execution but want the strategy? We'll help with the plan and clarity so you can hand it over to an in-house team. Our community is committed to you and what you need to stay aligned and on track. We're here to help you build a network of like-minded, ambitious business owners who'll share knowledge, insights, and perspectives so we all thrive together.

Audio Blog by Gabe Ratliff. This week's podcast takes a step down memory lane as we wind down the year and take time to reflect. I share the good, the bad, and the ugly of our little business over the years as we enter a new stage in our growth, as well as put out a rallying cry to like-minded business owners as we go through a similar growth period globally.Support the showFollow The Artful Podcast for personal and professional development strategies if you're a creative business owner. Ärtful is the anti-agency. We're radically simpler and slower. We prefer potency over frequency and don't do 'ready-fire-aim'. Ärtful is a creative agency, consultancy, and community. We provide branding, design, and other fractional creative services you need. We provide market intelligence, creative concepts, and ideation for campaigns. Don't need the execution but want the strategy? We'll help with the plan and clarity so you can hand it over to an in-house team. Our community is committed to you and what you need to stay aligned and on track. We're here to help you build a network of like-minded, ambitious business owners who'll share knowledge, insights, and perspectives so we all thrive together.

Audio Blog by Gabe Ratliff. This week's blog is going to be a little different. I want to tell you a story — with a little bit of help from my dear friend, Jude Schweppe. Support the showFollow The Artful Podcast for personal and professional development strategies if you're a creative business owner. Ärtful is the anti-agency. We're radically simpler and slower. We prefer potency over frequency and don't do 'ready-fire-aim'. Ärtful is a creative agency, consultancy, and community. We provide branding, design, and other fractional creative services you need. We provide market intelligence, creative concepts, and ideation for campaigns. Don't need the execution but want the strategy? We'll help with the plan and clarity so you can hand it over to an in-house team. Our community is committed to you and what you need to stay aligned and on track. We're here to help you build a network of like-minded, ambitious business owners who'll share knowledge, insights, and perspectives so we all thrive together.

Audio Blog by Gabe Ratliff. Last week I continued sharing insights from “Stutz”, the recent documentary by Jonah Hill on Netflix. I started with Part X, the villain in our story. Then I broke down some of the tools that Phil Stutz, Hill's therapist, uses to help Jonah and others on their journey in life, like The Snapshot, The Maze, and The Shadow. This week I'm going to share the final set of tools Stutz provides that focus predominantly on acceptance as well as some visual exercises you can use to break out of overwhelm, get into a flow, and even process loss. Support the showFollow The Artful Podcast for personal and professional development strategies if you're a creative business owner. Go to createyourartfullife.com to join the Create Your Ärtful Life 8-Week Course so you can get clear on the vision for your creative business!

Once referred to as the UK version of Chris Do (by the man himself), Matt Essam is a highly sought-after business coach, working exclusively within the creative and digital sector. Specializing in helping agency owners and freelancers to find and attract high-value clients, Matt has been featured on podcasts alongside the likes of Seth Godin, Austin Kleon, Danielle La Porte, and many more. His international best-selling book Create and Prosper received critical acclaim from industry-leading figures and has been read by award-winning creatives across the globe.Support the showFollow The Artful Podcast for personal and professional development strategies if you're a creative business owner. Go to createyourartfullife.com to join the Create Your Ärtful Life 8-Week Course so you can get clear on the vision for your creative business!

Audio Blog by Gabe Ratliff. Last week I shared some insights from “Stutz”, the recent documentary by Jonah Hill. The unique doc sheds a light on some powerful tools, Phil Stutz, Hill's therapist, has developed and used with clients like Jonah to help them on their journey in life. One of which is the Life Force Pyramid, which I broke down last week. This week I'm going to continue sharing tools that spoke to me and can help you on your journey.Support the showFollow The Artful Podcast for personal and professional development strategies if you're a creative business owner. Go to createyourartfullife.com to join the Create Your Ärtful Life 8-Week Course so you can get clear on the vision for your creative business!

Audio Blog by Gabe Ratliff. I recently watched the new documentary by Jonah Hill on Netflix, called “Stutz”. It's very different from any documentary I've ever seen before. In this week's podcast, I share one of the most important lessons I learned, how it applied to my life, and how you can apply it to yours. Support the showFollow The Artful Podcast for personal and professional development strategies if you're a creative business owner. Go to createyourartfullife.com to join the Create Your Ärtful Life 8-Week Course so you can get clear on the vision for your creative business!

Audio Blog by Gabe Ratliff: A few weeks ago I shared what I've been learning about Positive Intelligence, our Master Judge, and his nine Saboteur buddies. I shared a link to an assessment so you can learn more about your saboteurs and which ones show up the most in your life. Since then, I've been learning about the five different Sage Powers that we have inside us, which are Empathize, Explore, Innovate, Navigate, and Activate (this is your Jedi Mind Training, laser-focused and confident).Support the showFollow The Artful Podcast for personal and professional development strategies if you're a creative business owner. Go to createyourartfullife.com to join the Create Your Ärtful Life 8-Week Course so you can get clear on the vision for your creative business!

Audio Blog by Gabe Ratliff. How do you handle prospects and leads? Do you send countless cold emails in the DMs with a tailored-yet-generic template that rarely gets a response? Do you do anything but make cold calls to complete strangers to ask them if they could use your services? Do you put off calling clients about more work because you hate selling your services, and would rather be making, creating, or designing instead?  What if I told you there is a different way? A way that nurtured you and your authentic self as well as your current and potential clients. Support the show

Audio Blog by Gabe Ratliff: It's been a few weeks since I shared THE SIXTH DECISION FOR SUCCESS from Andy Andrew's book, “The Traveler's Gift”. It takes things to a whole other level by diving into the very real and very difficult topic of forgiveness. It's time to learn the SEVENTH DECISION FOR SUCCESS, the final decision from Andrew's book. Then I share some insights I've gleaned over the last six years as an entrepreneur and how it applies to persistence. Support the show

Janette Gallardo specializes in Fractional CFO services with a focus on strategy. She works with entrepreneurs who are great at their craft but don't have a finance background and she provides visibility and guidance for them to reach their financial goals. Support the show

Audio Blog by Gabe Ratliff: So, you wanna know why you're miserable? It's not what you think. It's not your boss. It's not your partner. It's not your coworkers. It's not the seven-figure business owner that has more money than he knows what to do with it. It's not that celebrity or influencer you keep seeing in your feed. You know what? It's not even YOU. Support the show

Audio Blog by Gabe Ratliff: Slow down. Pause. Reflect. Focus your attention on what really matters for you — not others. Honor yourself. Slow down to speed up. Support the show

David is a Certified Personal Trainer based in Bangkok, Thailand. He is a firm believer in holistic wellness as a lifestyle. David specializes in functional programming, metabolic conditioning, postural alignment, calisthenics, yogic movements, and the fighting arts. He believes that having positive rituals can transform your life.Support the show

Jude is a life purpose and creativity coach, a writer, a creative business owner, and a huge fan of a really good chat! She is passionate about helping people connect to their innate creativity and discover what it is they REALLY want to do with their 'one wild and precious life' - thank you, Mary Oliver, for the perfect quote!Support the show

In this episode, Gabe chats with Joel Pilger who helps great creatives run great creative companies. As consultant and partner at RevThink, he advises hundreds of creative firms – studios, agencies, and production companies – based in 24 countries around the world. In addition to his work as a consultant, Joel fosters an elite community of creative entrepreneurs. He hosts the RevThinking Podcast as well as Qohort dinner gatherings of elite owners in New York, Los Angeles, and London.CreativeLive: Online Creative Classes CreativeLive: Online Creative Classes Taught by Top Experts! Browse Daily Free On-Air Classes.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

An ärtful re-introduction and a little bit about me. It's been a bit and I want to catch you up on things, share some exciting things on the way, and take you back to where things all started for me. Support the show

In this episode, Gabe chats with Anneli Hansson, a brand strategist, business designer, teacher and coach. With 20+ years of experience of building brands she has worked with numerous of agencies, enterprises, organisations and freelancers.  She is an agency owner but also has experience from the clients perspective being a Corporate Brand Officer and Corporate Marketing Officer for a multibillion dollar company in Sweden. She describes herself as the bridge between the creatives and the business people.  She is dedicated to helping creatives shine and get paid to think and solve business problems. Anneli digs for gold in people and she has a special place in her heart for the underdogs.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

In this episode, Gabe chats with Micah Groenevelt,  a fantasy filmmaker, business owner, and adventurer. During our conversation, we talk about how integrated our own insecurities and inner darkness is to our art, the importance of bringing a strong, energizing team together that has the “buy-in” for a passion project that utilizes everyone's strengths effectively, finding confidence in yourself as you hone your craft and work towards manifesting the things you want to see in the world, and he shares how he thinks about creative projects, how that translates into the filmmaking process as well as the magic that occurs so often on set when collaborating with like-minded creatives. CreativeLive: Online Creative Classes CreativeLive: Online Creative Classes Taught by Top Experts! Browse Daily Free On-Air Classes.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

In this week's solo episode, I thought I'd read one of my recent ärtful reminders that speaks to your worth, the value you bring to your clients and customers, and that you need to be asking for what you deserve as the badass creative that you are.  This topic has really resonated with people in the ärtful hangouts and masterminds I lead, so I thought it would be worth sharing on the show.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

In this episode, Gabe chats with Tameca Coleman, a singer, writer, artist, and educator who is a champion for creatives making a positive impact.  During their conversation they talk about gardening cults, the “brown note”, sound healing, the importance of connecting as a community, knowing what is enough for you so that you can give from an overflowing cup, keeping the promises you've made to yourself, how choosing labels can be empowering and is akin to having a compass for your life, the importance of respecting people for who they are and the pronouns they've chosen for themselves, showing up for yourself first then for your community, and listening to your heart.CreativeLive: Online Creative Classes CreativeLive: Online Creative Classes Taught by Top Experts! Browse Daily Free On-Air Classes.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

Recently, the cast and crew of the film Almost Famous got together and recorded a podcast for their 20-anniversary reunion. My friend Angela posted about it and I mentioned that it had made a massive impact on my life.  She said that I should think about sharing the story on this show.  This week's solo episode is that story.  I talk about my early days as a DJ and the impact music has had on my life, the dark moment that obliterated my naivety and showed me that not everyone will support you, no matter how well-intentioned you are, and how a movie about a band on the rise and headed for implosion could change the course of my life forever. Support the show

In this week's solo episode, I get vulnerable and share some reflections on living a life that's been drawn and not traced.  I open up about some childhood memories, skeletons from my closet, as well as insights that have come up with while doing the deep work as an artist, entrepreneur, and human.  I speak to learning lessons that have come up from my youth, my college days, and my time as a champion for creative misfits.  I also give a shout out to Dave Clayton for the amazing workshop he led recently at Creatives Ignite, a summer camp for creative entrepreneurs hosted by Diane Gibbs.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

In this week's solo episode, I share a bunch of updates like transitioning from Libsyn to Buzzsprout as my media host and the improved user experience that comes with it, all-new ärtful reminders that I'm posting regularly on Instagram to inspire you, the Artist Spotlight of the month, and a wonderfully fulfilling summer camp for creative entrepreneurs that I've been a “camp counselor” for. I also share several recommendations for people to check out and follow that have made a positive impact in my life, and some of my favorite apps that have been helping me with building and maintaining habits that are nurturing my soul and helping me to stay motivated so that I can keep showing up for you. CreativeLive: Online Creative Classes CreativeLive: Online Creative Classes Taught by Top Experts! Browse Daily Free On-Air Classes.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

In this week's solo episode, I talk about some lyrics from Depeche Mode's song, Walking in My Shoes, that have been repeating in my mind over the last couple of months and how they feel so relevant right now. I give a shout out to music artist EyeLoveBrandon for the amazing work he is cranking out, and share a beautiful moment that Brandon posted on Twitter recently of his father playing the piano. I talk about the book, The Four Agreements, and the big impact this little book has had on me over the years, and how it can help you to start your day off right.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

In this week's solo episode, I open up about a long-time secret that I've only shared with close friends and family. I speak to regrets, imposter syndrome, and ways that we hold our selves back by limiting beliefs. I talk about the power of positive daily reminders like, “You are enough”, and the impact they have in your life as well as others. I also share a brief update on the work I've been cranking on during the transformation of ärtful and the impact it is already beginning to have.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

Creativity starts with curiosity — a question, then another question and another. Answering those questions lies at the center of our creativity and our craft, no matter what they are and however many of them we are passionate about. That's what I love about where we're going with ärtful. In this week's solo episode, I share my manifesto for ärtful, its community, and its future.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

In this week's solo episode, I share my frustrations and sadness around the current state of affairs in our country and around the globe. I talk about the documentary, “13th” by Ava DuVernay and its effect on me — by the way, I highly recommend watching it. I share my thoughts about the anger and violence I've been seeing in the news and in my Twitter feed. I also speak to the amazingly powerful things I'm seeing like “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man” with Emmanuel Acho and S05 of Queer Eye with the Fab 5 and how these are some of the role models that I believe are pivotal in this work towards finding our way forward as we stand together for change as peaceful warriors.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

During this week of unrest and revolution, I have chosen to listen to the stories of our brothers and sisters and look at ways to support the cause of justice and equity for people of color, specifically Black people who have been oppressed for 500-hundred years. However, I still want to honor my commitment to support you as artists. So, I cut this week's solo episode from a recent mastermind I led where I shared two pivotal exercises from Pat Flynn's book, “Will It Fly?” that I've been reading. I've been using this time as we are sheltering-in-place to look within for guidance as I move forward in life and in business. They've been extremely helpful for me on my journey and I believe they can help you too, especially now as the hierarchy of our priorities evolve. In my last solo episode about fear, I referenced that it's not about tomorrow but how you show up today. In this episode, I share how looking at where you've been and where you want to be can help you connect the dots to create the life you want for yourself — a life that is drawn and not traced. One of my goals is to help you to live that kind of life and I hope these exercises help shed light on how you can attain that.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

In this episode, Gabe talks with Diane Gibbs, entrepreneur, designer, illustrator, host of Design Recharge podcast, cheerleader for creatives, crafter, and believer who is happiest when she's helping others. We talk about her new children's book, Victor & the Vroom, we discuss the benefits of ADHD and dyslexia and how they are “superpowers”. She shares how creatives are akin to beavers and how they are an underdog we need to learn from. She compares us as creatives to the story of “David & Goliath” and how it all comes down to practice, patience, and faith.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

In this episode I talk about fear and how it's rearing its ugly head these days. Fuck fear. It's just your lizard brain trying to keep you alive. Tomorrow is still tomorrow, but it's all about how you show up today. It's about continuing to be creative…continuing to practice…continuing to live, regardless of tomorrow. As the saying goes, “It doesn't get easier. You just get stronger”. I also talk briefly about “ikigai”, the Japanese concept meaning “a reason for being”, and how it plays a part in finding your North Star. Here's a hint: it involves YOU.Support the show

In this episode, Gabe talks with Ian Paget, owner of Logo Geek and award-winning Graphic Designer and Certified Brand Specialist, based in Manchester, UK with over 10 years' professional experience. Are you ready to leave your job as a corporate creative? During our conversation, Ian tells all about his journey from full time to freedom as he did exactly that, and right before a global pandemic. Through Logo Geek he works with companies ranging from start-ups to large corporate accounts. He also creates content, in the form of blogs and podcasts, for other designers to help them learn and improve their logo design skills.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

This is my first solo episode where I speak to the deep work and reflection I've been doing that has led to the rebooting and transformation of The Artful Entrepreneur to ärtful, which is committed to championing artists and creative misfits from all walks of life. The show gives an insider's look into the real, scrappy lives of artists creating with purpose, including interviews with beatboxers, graffiti writers, DJs, chefs, photographers, designers, illustrators, filmmakers, and music artists as well as insights and inspiration from myself.Support the show

In this episode, Gabe talks with David Blutenthal, Founder of Habit Hackers and Certified High-Performance Coach® for motivated leaders and committed music artists. As people around the world hunker down during the outbreak of COVID-19, there is a sense of fear and uncertainty permeating the world on and off the field. Business owners, freelancers, and employees alike are questioning their place in the world relative to their career and the market. During the conversation, David shares some powerful insights on how you can come out of this situation even stronger by doing deep work, hacking your habits, and developing your craft (or simply creating).Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

In this episode, Gabe was able to get an exclusive live interview with Reji and blvperd, two of the fellow artists he was honored to share the stage with at the Holy Moly Festival in Goa, India before they returned home to Bombay (Mumbai). During the conversation, they talk about growing up in Bombay and how they each found their way to becoming djs and artists, how difficult it was to source music pre-internet, and how much MTV played a part in their introduction to new music and artists. They also discuss topics like why creativity is so important in our lives, and where to find inspiration when working on creative projects.Support the show

In this episode, Gabe talks with Katie Richardson, known as the mother of 4 product designer who built a Multi-Million Dollar International Empire from a sketch and a giant leap of faith. She has been featured on the Ellen Degeneres Show, the Rachael Ray Show, The Today Show, and even on the cover of Entrepreneur Magazine. Katie shares her heartfelt mission of coaching entrepreneurs who are committed to building a business that ads REAL value in the world...without sacrificing Family, Faith, and Fitness.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

In this episode, Gabe talks with Dan Radin, founder of Auxbus, a company committed to creating the missing end-to-end platform that guides audio novices through planning and creating podcasts, handling time-consuming production and distribution tasks to save them time. During their conversation he opens up about how drumming and powerlifting have helped him as a leader of a tech startup, as well as the mission of his company, Auxbus, and how they are innovating podcasting or what he calls “spoken-word audio” to make it as easy as possible for new podcasters.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

In this episode, Gabe talks with Shaun Don thA TRUTH, a profound lyricist, poet, and community organizer, as well as a new father. During their conversation, they talk about being worth it and how much self-love and self-worth play a part in our evolution as humans, fatherhood and how he looks at his ancestors methodologies to elevate the possibilities for his daughter's life and upbringing, as well as post-traumatic slave syndrome, and how he feels we can begin to do the hard work necessary to move forward through some of our most difficult conversations.Support the show

In this episode, Gabe talks with Bruce & Gail Montgomery, Co-Founders of ExperienceYes, an innovation company that utilizes the core methodologies of improv to help companies get to solutions faster, help leaders and teams to work more efficiently and effectively, develop a foundation for a strong culture, and increased emotional intelligence.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

In this episode, Gabe talks with Chris Martin, owner of Chris Martin Studios and host of the Getting Work to Work podcast. Never satisfied with just one label, Chris Martin is a curiosity builder, filmmaker, podcaster, and educator obsessed with creativity, curiosity, and bands who can remember how to play songs over 25 minutes. He loves stories that are filled to the brim with heart, edge, and fearlessness and can't get enough of real people living their authentic and unique stories.  During our conversation, we talk about using multiple mediums to not get bored or begin to rebel against his own creative business, the concept of “waste” within our content while at the same time processing other artists' work and its influence, what it means to be “human” in today's “connected” world as well as how we show up in real life versus digital, and how we can connect with our curiosity and stay curious while working on personal projects or client work.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

In this special episode, I talk with Justin Kruger, Founder and CEO of Project Helping, a Denver-based mental wellness organization. We were asked to speak at The Blender, where businesses and nonprofits meet, hosted by Julianna Nelson, owner of Phillinova.  Justin shares his journey from growing up in a small town with a passion for golf to landing his “dream job” at a high-profile golf company where he was making great money and being “successful” until he began having panic attacks until he went on a date with a woman (now his wife) that would change his life forever — a date where he would learn the power of giving back by volunteering.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

In this interactive episode, Gabe talks with Lisa Foster, owner of Parillume, a leadership and team development speaker, consultant and coach. She empowers dynamic leaders and teams who want to leverage strengths and personalities to improve engagement, communication and their bottom line. During our conversation, Lisa shares a gut-wrenching story about a childhood trauma that inevitably led her to become the hero of her story rather than a victim, she talks about the work she does with clients based on the insights assessments can provide and how we can use them in our lives and businesses, and we do a live coaching session where she takes me through my own assessments as they relate to CliftonStrengths, Myers-Briggs and the Enneagram so you can hear first hand how informative they are to how we show up in the world.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

In this episode, Gabe talks with Anuschka Alborzian, a Healer, an Empowerment Health Coach, and an Inspirational Speaker that focuses on balancing the Mind, Body and Spirit. She shares her inspiring story of being diagnosed with a brain tumor and a prognosis of 3-5 years to live, only to then overcome it, and how she now uses her knowledge, experience, and personal story to support others, her morning and evening rituals and how they can serve you in your life, how reiki played a part in her healing and she shares a fascinating story from a session she had one day, her support group, called High Vibe Support Tribe, and she offers a FREE worksheet with three different exercises to balance your mind, body, and spirit that you can download and start doing today.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

In this episode, Gabe talks with Bree Noble, a recognized expert in the music business community known for helping DIY musicians to build their fan base, to become more creative and productive, and to make consistent income from music. During our conversation, she shares some great tips for music artists to think about in today's competitive world, she explains the concept of an “inspiration vault” for creatives/entrepreneurs who like “shiny new things”, along with a few quick tips on how musicians can market themselves better today, and we talk about her book, The Musicians Profit Path, and she breaks down the five stages she's mapped out to guide you to a successful career as a musician.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

In this episode, Gabe talks with Rhoda Johnson, founder of Rhoda Design Group, offering personal brand and image consulting help for professionals to companies. She provides transformative private sessions and classes sharing her expertise from almost 40 years in the Beauty and Fashion Industries. She shares the funny story of how she met Stevie Wonder before working with him as his image consultant, the “polished image” — what that means to you and how it applies to your work and your mission, and why just getting dressed for work every day is so important, why self-care is so important to not only our image but to how we show up in the world and in our business, and why the journey of transformation is so important to you and your work with clients.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

In this episode, Gabe talks with Paul Hunter a social entrepreneur who started his first company, Repurpose Bowties, in the midst of working on his college degree at the age of 17. He strategically branded Repurpose Bowties and gained national attention as a young starter of a budding social enterprise. Currently, he is working with Instream Water, a company that is innovating water stations while reducing waste from single-use plastic bottles. In this episode, we talk about how he got the idea for starting his company and how two years later he took his product to the Emmy Awards and met Oprah, the psychological shift known as the “Overview Effect”, and the global crisis of single-use plastic bottles and its effect on the world.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

In this episode, Gabe talks with Aaron Ray, an independent animation director, and designer with an inclination towards illustrative design and character-based work. Previously he was a creative director at Legwork, a studio that he co-founded in 2007, where he directed, designed and animated commercial content for brands and agencies. During our conversation we talk about opening Legwork Studio (which has an interesting story behind the name and a little surprise for you during the interview) with several partners and fellow artists then choosing to close the doors after 11 years, four key things he would do differently with a new studio, and advice for younger up-and-coming artists that have much different things to deal with in today's world.Support the show

In this episode, Gabe talks with Steven John Irby (a.k.a. Steve Sweatpants), photographer, co-owner, co-founder and director of Street Dreams Magazine. During the conversation Steve talks about growing up in Brooklyn / Jamaica queens and how something as simple as “streetball” can even the playing field for us and how we interact as humans (and is a sport we both grew up loving and spending hours practicing/playing), starting his career as a photographer in his early twenties with an iPod Touch and Instagram, the motto of “not living to pay your rent”, the importance of his family and their heritage in his work and the meaning (and message) behind it, and his love for people watching and documenting “stories of the day”.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)