In this episode, I chat with Tyler Buckingham, a mindset and self-development coach with a background in sports, stunt work and acting, about navigating rejection, self-worth and confidence in creative careers. Tyler shares how early acting rejections and a disappointing SAG project helped him reframe “no’s” as protection and redirection, and how starting an unplanned fitness business evolved into coaching focused on self-worth, habits and perspective shifts. We discuss imposter syndrome as something to manage rather than eliminate, practical confidence-building through small actions (“you cannot edit a blank page”), showing humanity on social media while staying consistent, and why Tyler believes manifestation without action is ineffective. Tyler also reflects on identity shifts, rest and recovery, stoic ideas, and his wellness community The Bucking Fit Life.

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In this episode of Coast to Coast Creatives, host Joe Funk interviews filmmaker Rippin Sindher about her new short film 'Flight 180 2,' which delves into the 1985 Air India bombing. Sindher discusses how her upbringing in Selma, California, her Sikh faith and her family connections influenced the deeply personal and communal aspects of the film. Sindher shares heartfelt moments from the set, the significance of community in her work, and powerful audience reactions, emphasizing the importance of remembering and honoring untold histories through cinema.

 Flight 182 tells the story of the 1985 Air India bombing through an intimate, character driven lens, honoring the lives lost while exploring the human cost of duty, risk, and remembrance. Rippin talks about how her upbringing in Selma, California, her faith and her tight-knit community helped shape the heart of this project.

Rippin also shares her plans to expand the short into a feature film, a vision that just received a huge boost. In major news, Ridley Scott has now joined Flight 182 as executive producer, underscoring the importance and cinematic potential of this story. It's a powerful conversation about creativity, legacy, and using film to honor lives and histories that should never be forgotten.

In this captivating episode of Coast to Coast Creatives, Joe sits down with Matt Fowler, a versatile actor, writer and director. They explore Matt's journey from LA to Atlanta, the making of his latest sci-fi thriller 'System Failure,' and delve into the ethical considerations of AI in the private prison system. Discover Matt's inspirations, the intricacies of indie filmmaking and the future of storytelling in the age of technology. This discussion also sheds light on Matt's creative process, his experience co-directing with Erica Arvold, and the collaborative efforts that bring his vision to life.

System Failure BTS Photography by Kurt Yue

Matt Fowler Portraits by Ric Lewis

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