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CREATOR: The Podcast

CREATOR: The Podcast

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 Join Matador Network CEO Ross Borden as he uncovers how top content creators turned their passions into thriving businesses. Each episode delves into creators' origin stories and biggest obstacles—from early setbacks to breakthrough moments—while revealing their strategies for growing audiences, monetizing content, and building brands while traveling the world. Perfect for aspiring creators and entrepreneurs seeking actionable insights to launch their own creative careers. Learn more at creatorthepodcast.com© Matador Network マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 旅行記・解説 社会科学 経済学
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  • ENCORE // Luke "Sailing Songbird" Hartley: The Amateur Sailor Whose Global Voyage Attracted 2M Followers

    ENCORE // Luke "Sailing Songbird" Hartley: The Amateur Sailor Whose Global Voyage Attracted 2M Followers
    2025/12/16
    This week, we're bringing back this conversation with Luke “Sailing Songbird” Hartley as an encore presentation - originally published February 25th, 2025. Solo World Sailor and Viral Creator Luke "Sailing Songbird" Hartley (@sailing_songbird) shares his remarkable journey from quitting his job as a middle school music teacher to sailing solo around the world on a 27-foot sailboat. In today's episode of CREATOR: the Podcast, we explore how Luke went from zero sailing experience to sailing solo around the world, learning everything through YouTube before embarking on his global circumnavigation. Luke reveals how his social media exploded from 300 to 100,000 followers in just five days - now sitting at around 2M, his content creation process while navigating remote waters, and surviving a 49-day Pacific crossing with no engine or communications. Discover how he’s producing long-form content for his YouTube channel, manages extreme isolation while maintaining a positive mindset, and turns his adventures into compelling content. Whether you're interested in adventure travel content, sailing vlogs, or building an authentic social media presence, Luke's insights on transforming a personal journey into viral videos offers valuable lessons for creators looking to document unconventional lifestyles. To learn more about CREATOR: The Podcast, visit creatorthepodcast.com 00:00 Introduction to Luke "Sailing Songbird" Hartley 02:05 From music teacher to sailing around the world 03:38 Learning to sail from YouTube videos 05:37 Quitting his job and buying a boat 07:10 Family reactions to his global sailing plans 09:32 Safety in the middle of the Pacific Ocean 12:13 Paddleboarding 1,000 miles from land 15:17 Sailing without an engine across the Pacific 17:29 Going from 300 to 100,000 followers in 5 days 19:07 Losing communication for 30 days at sea 21:51 Impact of his content on viewers' lives 23:51 Maintaining positivity through challenges 25:25 Content creation setup on a small sailboat 27:39 Overcoming creator's block and mental health 30:15 Life at sea: fishing and catching mahi-mahi 32:11 Preserving eggs with Vaseline for long voyages 34:37 Brand partnerships and monetization challenges 36:43 Future sailing plans and five-year itinerary 40:17 Favorite destinations: French Polynesia and beyond 42:56 Living off spearfished mahi for a month 44:21 Where to find Luke online
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    45 分
  • ENCORE // Jessica Nabongo: Making History as the First Black Woman to Travel Everywhere

    ENCORE // Jessica Nabongo: Making History as the First Black Woman to Travel Everywhere
    2025/12/09
    This week, we're bringing back this conversation with Jessica Nabongo as an encore presentation - originally published March 25th, 2025. Content Creator and Travel Expert Jessica Nabongo (@jessicanabongo) joins CREATOR: the Podcast to discuss her journey as the first Black woman to visit every country in the world. She explains how reading about another traveler's global journey in 2017 inspired her to undertake her own mission to visit all 195 countries—completing it just months before the pandemic hit in 2019. Jessica offers a candid look at how she funded her travels without major brand partnerships, and the challenges of reaching remote destinations in the South Pacific and Central Africa. The conversation explores her evolution as a creator and entrepreneur: from launching a luxury travel agency to publishing with National Geographic, having her photography displayed at Christie's, and developing successful partnerships with major brands like Four Seasons and Expedia. Jessica also reveals her upcoming projects, including a new cookbook featuring one recipe from every country in the world, and shares honest advice about authenticity, financial management, and airline loyalty for aspiring travel creators. To learn more about CREATOR: The Podcast, visit creatorthepodcast.com 00:00 - Introduction to Jessica Nabongo: First Black Woman to visit every country 02:15 - Jessica's origin story: Growing up in Detroit with Ugandan parents 03:43 - Moving to Japan at age 23 05:38 - Learning Japanese and living as an expat 06:50 - Starting "The Catch Me If You Can" blog 08:44 - Following life's opportunities: Benin, Rome, and DC 09:22 - The decision to visit every country in the world 11:04 - The world of "country counting" and extreme travelers 12:35 - Strategy for visiting remaining countries 14:52 - The Seychelles: Jessica's final country celebration 16:47 - Post-journey: Media attention and the Nat Geo book deal 18:23 - Funding the journey: Working vs. brand partnerships 21:06 - Writing a book with National Geographic 24:27 - Highlighting underrepresented countries in her book 26:28 - Jessica's photography at Christie's auction house 28:37 - Recent brand partnerships: Four Seasons, Cadillac, and more 30:39 - Speaking engagements around the world 32:48 - Most lucrative aspects of Jessica's creator career 34:13 - Advice for aspiring travel creators: Find your "why" 36:33 - Jessica's new cookbook: "Catch Me in the Kitchen" 37:52 - Food origins and cultural identity through cuisine 39:19 - Jessica's top three countries if limited to only three 41:09 - Where to follow Jessica online
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    42 分
  • ENCORE // Wade Holland & Abby Wren: The Adventure-Art Duo Turning Personal Difference Into Creative Superpowers

    ENCORE // Wade Holland & Abby Wren: The Adventure-Art Duo Turning Personal Difference Into Creative Superpowers
    2025/12/02
    This week, we're bringing back this conversation with Wade Holland & Abby Wren as an encore presentation - originally published July 29th, 2025. Wade Holland (@wadeholland) and Abby Wren (@abbywrenartistry), the adventure-art duo behind Wrenegade Media (@wrenegademedia), join CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss revolutionizing brand partnerships through collaborative creativity. As two creators with experience on the agency side, Wade and Abby reveal how brands can elevate their content and the common mistakes they see brands make that waters down good creative. Host Ross Borden explores their journey from individual creators to founding a creative agency, diving into Abby's transformation from behind-the-scenes makeup artist to viral face-painting activist, and Wade's evolution from adventure host to creative director. Whether you're a creator looking to scale beyond individual channels or simply interested in authentic storytelling that drives social impact, this conversation delivers valuable perspective on building purpose-driven content that cuts through digital noise. To learn more about CREATOR: The Podcast, visit creatorthepodcast.com 00:00 - Introduction to Abby Wren and Wade Holland 01:52 - Living in the Sonoran Desert 03:25 - The Love Story: How Wade and Abby Met 08:54 - Abby's Journey with Alopecia and Makeup Artistry 11:50 - Becoming a Professional Makeup Artist 14:38 - Using Art for Alopecia Awareness 16:37 - Building Renegade Creative Agency 18:22 - Partnership with GoPro Mountain Games 19:58 - Advice to Brands on Creative Campaigns 21:24 - Taking Creative Risks and Failing Fast 25:53 - The Challenge of Brand Approval Processes 27:28 - Less Cooks in the Kitchen Philosophy 28:24 - Closing and Future Plans
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    30 分
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