Longtime PRINCE collaborator, Scott McCullough, whose home music videos ("Gett Off", "3 Chains o' Gold", "Sexy M.F.") helped define the iconic artist's visual legacy, spent years working alongside The Purple One. As the director of Prince's most iconic music videos, Scott's "Prince Live at Glam Slam" (Sony/Warner Bros. – part of the 2025 Grammy-nominated Diamonds & Pearls Super Deluxe Edition, was praised as "in peak form" (Variety) & "superb" (Classic Pop).

Scott talks in-depth about his experience working alongside one of the greatest musical icons of all time – sharing rare, behind-the-scenes stories about his years with Prince; how their relationship first began & evolved; why Prince hired him; what it was like to work for & with Prince; the work ethic that Prince instilled in him; the qualities that Prince valued in those who collaborated with him; how he felt when he heard the news that Prince had tragically passed away; just some of the enduring moments that he will always remember of The Purple One; & many more reflections about his years with Prince Rogers Nelson.

In addition, Scott & I delve into the high-stakes world of Hollywood & the heart of filmmaking, how Hollywood has changed over the past decades, the increasing number of productions & jobs leaving Los Angeles & California, & the challenges of working in the heart of the entertainment industry & the sometimes-brutal culture that underlies it.

As a 216-time award-winning director known for his cinematic storytelling & visually bold work across film, television, music, & advertising, Scott also discusses the parallel journey of creating & launching the ultra-premium spirits brand, Rosa Vodka, in partnership with his wife Amira; how their dream took shape; the inspiration for their award-winning, organic rose-infused spirit; what distinguishes their brand from other luxury spirits; & why Rosa Vodka has found so much success in only six short years.

Whether you are a PRINCE fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or a budding entrepreneur, this episode is packed with masterclasses on the music & film industries, creativity, business, & bringing your dreams to life.

🔹More About Scott McCullough:⬇️

A 216-time award-winning director known for cinematic storytelling & visually bold work across film, television, music, & advertising, Scott McCullough, named one of LA Weekly's "Top Ten Innovative Minds Disrupting Entertainment," delivers emotionally charged, high-impact visuals that merge artistry with commercial success - for brands like Budweiser, Coors, NASCAR, Target, General Motors, Pepsi, Ford, Jeep, & Lowe's.

In documentary & branded content, Scott conceived, wrote, directed, & shot the 70mm NASCAR films 100% & No Bull - earning an 810% ROI. His narrative work spans 58 wins, 54 nominations, & 101 additional awards as well as five films rated above 8.0 on IMDB.

A longtime Prince collaborator, Scott's home music videos ("Gett Off", "3 Chains o' Gold", "Sexy M.F.") helped define the artist's visual legacy with a 1,003% ROI. Scott's "Prince Live at Glam Slam" (Sony/Warner Bros.), part of the 2025 Grammy-nominated Diamonds & Pearls Super Deluxe Edition, was praised as "in peak form" (Variety) & "superb" (Classic Pop), earning 9.4 stars on IMDb.

For a list of just some of Scott's awards & festival highlights, including major international honors, top film & directing honors, music video & commercial honors, & festival achievements, please visit:⬇️

🌐website: scottmcculough.com

🌐IMDB: Scott McCullough

🔹To connect with Scott:⬇️

Facebook: @scottiemack

LinkedIn: @mcculloughscott

To learn more about Rosa Vodka & where to purchase it:⬇️

🌐website: rosavodka.com

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Through a blend of hospitality, operational efficiency, business acumen, & a balance of both IQ & EQ, real estate entrepreneur Erin Hawksworth has built a highly successful Airbnb business, turning short-terms rentals into a very profitable venture while managing guest experiences, risk, & business growth.

Erin shares a unique Airbnb strategy that has been critical to her success as a real estate entrepreneur, the secrets within that strategy that no one shares with you, & the core qualities & skills that are needed to achieve success in the Airbnb space.

Erin reveals about how she handles key elements of Airbnb entrepreneurship, including, but not limited to: standard operating procedures, guest protocols, & quality control; financial strategy, profit margins, & regulatory & zoning compliance; scaling, portfolio growth, & the next right step(s); & how she utilizes extensive market & demographic research to determine where she chooses to operate.

In addition, Erin opens up about her decision to leave behind her long career as a TV anchor & reporter to become a real estate entrepreneur & how she feels about the enormous success she has attained since she began the second chapter of her career journey.

🔹More About Erin Hawksworth:⬇️

Real estate entrepreneur Erin Hawksworth is a former TV anchor & reporter, having worked for CNN International & Rogers Sportsnet where she covered the NHL, the MLB postseason, & the Toronto Blue Jays.

Erin continued to build her high-profile career across prominent TV & radio stations across North America, including, but not limited to: WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C.; KCPQ-TV in her hometown of Seattle/Tacoma; WFXT-TV in Boston; KJCT-TV in Grand Junction; & WFAA-TV in Dallas/Fort Worth.

An Emmy-winning broadcaster, Erin is an alumna of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University.

🔹To connect with Erin:⬇️
X: @ErinHawksworth

Facebook: @Erin.Hawksworth.2025

Instagram: @erinhawksworth

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In Part 2 of our conversation, renowned long-time sports anchor & reporter Kelli Johnson – distinguished for her innate knowledge of every sport she covered, her preparedness & work ethic, her professionalism & vase experience, & her high-level talent & skill set, and I discuss her strategic career pivot from broadcast TV to luxury real estate advisor.

Kelli shares the realizations that triggered her decision to change careers, how she knew that the time was right, the transferrable skills from her past career that have benefited her most in real estate, the role of connections & networking, any knowledge gaps that she has learned to close, challenges she has faced, & the inner qualities that have helped her adapt to the uncertainty of a new career.

Kelli also talks about the intricacies & unique features of the San Francisco/Oakland real estate market, why she loves being a buyers agent, the importance of effectively managing clients during both the buying & selling processes, & the changes in the real estate industry in recent years.

Kelli & I chat about the professional help & support that women can provide to each other. And Kelli imparts her wisdom on women as they contemplate navigating new career opportunities & emphasizes the importance of resilience & belief in oneself as critical components of success.

In addition to covering sports, Kelli - who was also a member of the University of Idaho Vandals Hall of Fame, having played shooting guard for the women's basketball team – reflects on the recent controversies surrounding Caitlin Clark & the WNBA.

🔹More About Kelli Johnson:⬇️

Kelli Johnson is a luxury real estate advisor with Compass in San Francisco, bringing a rare blend of seasoned communication expertise, market savvy, and client-focused strategy to every transaction.

Regarded as one of the most respected sports anchors & reporters over the past quarter century, Emmy award-winning on-air sports broadcaster, Kelli Johnson, spent 23 years as a highly esteemed on-air sports broadcaster in major markets, including San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose & Washington, D.C.

Kelli's decades in the high-stakes world of live television shaped the skills that now set her apart in the Bay Area's competitive real estate landscape: exceptional poise under pressure, the ability to distill complex information clearly & quickly, & a natural talent for building trust with a wide range of personalities. This background has allowed her to advocate confidently for clients, communicate with precision, & navigate fast-moving situations with ease. And now, after having joined Compass' Nob Hill office in 2020, Kelli has earned swift success in San Francisco's luxury market – her reputation for concierge-level service positioning her as a go-to-advisor for clients seeking a thoughtful, informed, & strategic approach to buying or selling in the Bay Area.

To learn more about Kelli:⬇️

🌐kellijohnsonhomes.com

🌐thek2collective.com

🔹To connect with Kelli:⬇️
X: @kellijohnson_

Facebook: @KelliJohnsonNBCS

Instagram: @kellijohnsonnbcs

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