Nov 10

Chris Guillebeau’s Guide to Building an Unconventional Life and Career

For well over a decade, I’ve been lucky to call Chris Guillebeau a friend. He’s one of those people who seems to operate on a different wavelength, consistently living out the very advice he shares with the world. Long before we had terms like “creator economy” or “side hustle,” Chris was quietly and methodically showing people how to build a life on their own terms. His core message has always been a powerful one: you... read more ›
Nov 10

Adrian Grenier’s Playbook for Radically Reinventing Your Creative Life

Most of us know Adrian Grenier as the charismatic, fast-living movie star Vincent Chase from the HBO hit Entourage. For eight seasons and a feature film, he embodied the ultimate Hollywood dream. His face was on billboards, his name was on every list. Roles in iconic films like The Devil Wears Prada solidified his place as a household name. But behind the larger-than-life persona was a multifaceted artist—a director, a producer, a musician, and an... read more ›
Nov 10

Brené Brown’s Rules for Overcoming Criticism and Getting in the Arena

She is a researcher, a storyteller, and a vulnerability expert. I know her as a game changer, a life changer, and one of the most insightful voices speaking to creators today. Brené Brown has completely re-framed the conversation around the emotions that define our creative lives: courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. Her work provides a toolkit for anyone who has ever had a wild idea and the courage to share it with the world. Brené... read more ›
Nov 08

Mark Cuban’s Playbook for Winning the “Ultimate Sport” of Business

When I think of Mark Cuban, I don’t just think of the highlight reel, the big numbers, or the TV personality. I think of the sheer, relentless force of will and a mindset that every single creative and entrepreneur can learn from. He’s a guy who started out selling garbage bags door-to-door and taught himself to code, driven by a competitive fire and an insatiable curiosity that’s still burning today. Mark’s journey is a masterclass... read more ›
Nov 08

Seth Godin’s Guide to Doing Work That Genuinely Matters

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He is one of the most brilliant and generous minds of our time. If you’ve spent any time in the worlds of marketing, entrepreneurship, or creative work in the last two decades, you have been influenced by the work of Seth Godin. He’s a revolutionary thinker who has a unique gift for seeing the world not just as it is, but as it could be. He’s the person who taught us about permission marketing, the... read more ›
Nov 08

Daymond John’s Guide to Building Your Dream While Working a Day Job (as seen on “Shark Tank”)

Think of someone who has fundamentally shaped a culture, built a global empire from nothing, and now spends his time investing in the dreams of others. That’s Daymond John. Many of us know him as the sharp, insightful investor on the hit show Shark Tank, but his story starts long before the bright lights of television. It’s a story that begins on the streets of Hollis, Queens, with a vision and a whole lot of... read more ›
Nov 08

Sir Mix-A-Lot’s Playbook for Building a Multi-Decade Creative Career

When you hear the name Sir Mix-A-Lot, your brain probably jumps straight to a certain 1992 mega-hit. And for good reason. It’s a song that became a global cultural touchstone. But to see Mix, born Anthony Ray, only through that lens is to miss the powerful story of a creative genius who has navigated a multi-decade career with incredible intention and insight. His is a story not just of chart-topping success, but of relentless curiosity,... read more ›
Nov 05

Stop Planning. Start Doing.

Hey friends, Chase here. Here’s an important reminder:  you’ll never feel ready to start.  But you’ve got to do it anyway. And the operative word there is “do.” Just start. This episode is the kick in the ass you need.  Too often we get bogged down in the dreaming, the research, and the preparing - without the DOING.  Feel me on this?  It’s a common excuse that most of use…that we just need a little... read more ›
Oct 29

Brené Brown Revisited: The Courage to Belong in a Divided World

In this week’s episode, we’re revisiting a powerful conversation that originally aired back in 2017 — one that feels even more relevant today. Brené Brown joined me to talk about courage, connection, and what it really means to find true belonging in a divided world. Her insights on creativity, loneliness, and the power of standing alone have only become more urgent as we navigate today’s culture of comparison and noise. Since our original conversation, Brené... read more ›
Oct 22

Stop Curating. Start Creating.

Hey friends, Chase here. If you’ve ever found yourself hesitating to start a project because it didn’t feel “portfolio-worthy,” this one’s for you. I’ve fallen into that trap more times than I’d like to admit — obsessing over whether something I’m making is polished enough to represent me. The irony? That mindset kills the very creativity that fills a portfolio in the first place. The Portfolio Trap Somewhere along the way, we started treating our... read more ›