"The Undaunted Creative"
(Podcast)

Doubt. It's a word that creeps into our minds. makes us restless. Gives us pause. At some point in life you might have said to yourself, "I can't do this." "This won't work." "How am I going to accomplish this?" Maybe on the other hand you wondered, "Will things ever work out to my liking?"

Throughout my career, I have had the chance to build relationships with all types of creatives. Each one of these people has a story to tell that will go deeper into the mindset as a creative. What hurdles did they overcome? How did they accomplish success? What driving factors led them to become the creatives they are?

For example, what makes a writer travel to dangerous parts of the world to chronicle change? How do you prepare for the moment of truth with a Grammy-winning artist ready to record tracks with you? What fears do you encounter when leaving a career behind in one city, for a fresh start in another? Each episode I will take you inside the mind of a creative as we weave together stories that led to overcoming doubt, tapping into motivations and ultimately unlocking the creative psyche.

Check out the 30-second preview of, "The Undaunted Creative." The podcast is available through streaming platforms such as: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Podcasts, and Stitcher Podcasts. Season three debuted in February 2024, and a new episode will be released every two weeks.

Sally Blandon is an accomplished music educator and music programmer who created and stars in, “Tears Dry On Their Own, A Tribute to Amy Winehouse.” Sally joins Tom to discuss her passion for music and how it has blossomed into a multi-faceted career.

Amirah Zaveri is a Chicago-based audio producer with experience in journalism, public relations, social media, and management. Tom and Amirah discuss managing a successful radio network, overcoming obstacles in the industry, and the future of journalism.

Noah Floersch is a Nashville-based 25-year-old artist and songwriter. Tom and Noah focus the conversation on the art of songwriting, touring, and sharing tips for those looking to break into the music industry.

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Producer, journalist, and podcast host Louise McLoughlin has embraced change by crafting a successful career of traveling around the globe to cover and produce stories.In this inaugural Louise discusses her rise in the industry, producing award-winning content, and hosting and producing an acclaimed podcast, “You Look Like Me.”

Episode Four

Joey Legittino is a Chicago-native and Columbia College Chicago alum, who is now based in Nashville, TN, where he works full time in artist management. Tom and Joey discuss his journey into the industry, playing in a pop/punk band that took off quickly, moving to Nashville, as well as managing a roster full of up-n-coming artists.

Episode Seven

Arty Moore is living the dream in Los Angeles, California. As a Casting Assistant on "The Jennifer Hudson Show," he is responsible for a myriad of duties that are integral to the show. He sits down with Tom to dive into topics such as: finding your niche, importance of mentors, and day-to-day in the entertainment world.

Episode Five

Nick Scalise is a musician, producer, and content creator based in Chicago. He sits down with Tom to reminisce on the Chicago music scene from the 2000’s, signing a record deal at a young age, touring and opening for major label acts, and his day-to-day activities as an integral part of Spybar’s creation team.

Episode Eight

Emma Young has built a career that has seen her in film, on stage, performing music, and modeling. This Columbia College Chicago graduate details her role in multiple industries, overcoming doubt, making the move to NYC, and helping others navigate the entertainment industry.

Episode Six

Alex Katsaropoulos is a Publishing and Licensing Manager at Alcon Sleeping Giant Music Group in Los Angeles. He chats with Tom about breaking into the business, never losing sight of your creative output, and balancing being a musician in Los Angeles while working on the business side.