Steal my podcast setup: www.crowned.one/setupFollow us on Instagram: @stephenkawakami | @alfredobrionesIn Episode 4 of Dynamic Range, Stephen Kawakami and Alfredo Briones close out their three-part foundation — Create, Cultivate, and Conquer — by digging deep into what “conquering” really means. Spoiler: it’s not the bank account, the gear, or the grind.From losing major clients to learning to rest in uncomfortable seasons, Stephen and Alfredo open up about the tension between building a business and being present for the moments that matter most. Alfredo shares how a year living in Mexico taught him that God—not hustle—is in control, while Stephen reflects on fatherhood, faith, and the beauty of slowing down to see the bigger picture.“Conquering doesn’t always look like winning. Sometimes it looks like resting. Sometimes it looks like being present.”Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur, parent, or someone trying to find balance in the chaos, this episode will remind you that growth often happens in the stillness — and that the real victory is faithfulness.🎧 Listen now to be encouraged, challenged, and reminded that conquering starts with surrender.If you’ve ever wondered how to nurture your craft, protect your creative energy, and build the right community, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to keep going.

Stephen Kawakami and Alfredo Briones dive into the second pillar of our podcast: Cultivate. We talk about what it really means to take the seeds of creativity, business, and faith and grow them into something lasting. From the parable of the sower to real-life lessons in business, filmmaking, and community, this episode is full of stories, strategies, and encouragement for creatives and entrepreneurs.Steal my podcast setup: www.crowned.one/setupFollow us on Instagram: @stephenkawakami | @alfredobrionesIf you’ve ever wondered how to nurture your craft, protect your creative energy, and build the right community, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to keep going.

Starting is always the hardest part. In this episode of Dynamic Range, Stephen and Alfredo share a five-step framework for creating. Inspiration, Initiation, Implementation, Interaction, and Iteration. From messy first attempts to finding rest and clarity, they break down what it really takes to keep creating, improving, and moving forward.