In this episode, we sit down with filmmaker, photographer, and storyteller Alana Marie as she shares the making of her Kinloch documentary, a 54-minute film about the rise and new hope for Missouri’s first Black city. We also dive into her latest film project, her all-women production team, and how she balances burnout, momentum, and multiple creative paths. This conversation is a grounded look at finishing meaningful work, trusting your process, and letting purpose guide the story. It’s an inspiring listen for creatives navigating long projects, shifting seasons, and the courage to keep going.

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We sit with makeup artist Jess to unpack her transition into a polished studio suite, her signature dewy, camera-ready glow, and the real behind-the-scenes of building a beauty brand fueled by early alarms, long days, and nonstop business demands. Jess discusses leaving the corporate world behind to own her own space and fully trust her vision as an artist. She breaks down marketing moves that helped grow her brand and how partnering with a photography and content studio creates a one-stop glam experience for clients. Through family pressure, cultural expectations, and industry noise, Jess chose her dreams and made them her reality, and is now expanding into community, connection, and impact.

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Today, we’re sitting down with Camilos Garden, who flew in from New York to Texas just to lock in for this episode. He discusses growing up in Queens, his Colombian heritage, early piano days, and how he developed a sound that seamlessly blends pop, hip-hop, and Latin influences in a way that’s entirely his own. We delve into the moments that propelled him forward, the mindset that drives him to create when challenges arise, his approach to marketing himself, and the simple truth that no one owes you anything. This episode brings his story full circle and leads into everything he’s building next.

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