Creatively Connected
Creatively Connected is the podcast for creators building sustainable careers.
Hosted by Chris Rippy, the show bridges the gap between creativity and business by helping videographers, photographers, and creators learn how to monetize their skills, build leverage, and think in terms of a business and not just creativity.
Welcome to Creatively Connected.
Episodes
31 episodes
The Power of Letting Go of the Outcome
In this solo episode of Creatively Connected, Chris Rippy talks about the power of detaching from the outcome as a creator.When creators obsess over views, money, validation, or timelines, the pressure quietly kills c...
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20:57
How Comparison Is Killing Your Creativity
In this solo episode of Creatively Connected, Chris Rippy breaks down how comparison quietly kills creativity, confidence, and momentum for creators.This episode explores how constantly measuring yourself against others leads to...
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22:19
Why Most Creators Burn Out Before They Break Through
In this solo episode of Creatively Connected, Chris Rippy breaks down why so many creators burn out before they ever see real momentum.This conversation explores the pressures creators put on themselves, the lack of s...
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29:16
How AI Is Actually Helping Creators
In this episode of Creatively Connected, Chris Rippy breaks down how creators can use AI to their advantage without losing creativity, authenticity, or control of their work.Rather than focusing on trends or shortcuts, this conv...
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28:53
The Difference Between Having Clients and Having a Business
In this solo episode of Creatively Connected, Chris Rippy breaks down the real difference between having clients and building a business as a creator.Chris shares a personal story about how he went broke after working...
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17:19
How Content Creators Use AI to Build Real Income
In this episode of Creatively Connected, Chris Rippy hosts a live group call with freelance creators, breaking down how content and AI can be used intentionally to build real, sustainable income.This conversation goes beyond t...
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32:20
How Creators Actually Hit Six Figures
In this solo episode of Creatively Connected, Chris Rippy breaks down how himself and other creators actually build six-figure careers in content creation.This episode walks through the real foundations behind sustainable creative income...
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29:03
From Law Enforcement to Full-Time Content Creator | Eddie Marange
In this episode of Creatively Connected, Chris Rippy sits down with Eddie Marange, a former law enforcement officer turned full-time content creator.They discuss the evolution of content creation, the mindset required to leave...
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44:23
Gary Vee’s 60-Second Message to the World
I got the chance to ask my idol, Gary Vee, a question I’ve been thinking about for awhile… This is how he answered.
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Episode 22
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0:53
You Left Your 9–5… But Now You’re Working 24/7
You left your 9–5 for freedom… but now you’re editing all night, chasing invoices, and still feeling stuck.This episode breaks down the new aged rat race freelancers fall into—and how to escape it for good....
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Episode 21
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16:14
You’re Not Failing — Freelancing Is Just THIS Hard
In this episode of Creatively Connected, we’re diving into the brutal (but honest) reality of building a freelance business. Whether you’re a videographer, photographer, content creator, or any kind of creative trying to make a living ...
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Episode 20
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23:51
How to Go From Broke to Booked as a Videographer
Want to start booking clients and making real money as a videographer? Watch this.If I had to start over today—no gear, no connections, no money—this is exactly what I’d do to land my first paid gig.Most videographers spend...
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Episode 19
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4:45
MOST VIDEOGRAPHERS FAIL BECAUSE OF THIS…
Being just a videographer isn’t enough anymore.The industry has changed. More cameras, more competition, and more creators fighting for the same gigs. If all you’re doing is filming and editing, you’re already falling behind.<...
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Episode 18
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2:58
How I Used Social Media to Land High-Paying Creative Clients (Without Running Ads)
Tired of posting content that doesn’t lead to paid gigs? I’ve been there. In this episode of Creatively Connected, I’m breaking down exactly how I used social media to land high-paying creative clients—without running ads, cold emai...
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Episode 17
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5:17
That Desire in Your Heart? It’s Not Random—God Put It There
Have you ever felt a random pull toward something new? A desire that just won’t leave your mind? What if I told you—that’s not random? That’s God placing the right desire in your heart at the right time.In today’s solo ...
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Episode 16
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2:40
Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Music Photographer or Videographer
You wanna break into the music industry as a photographer or videographer, but you have no idea where to start? Listen, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss. I’m breaking down, step-by-step, exactly how to get your first gi...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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5:47
How To Land Retainer Clients | Episode 14
In this episode of the Creatively Connected podcast, we dive deep into the game-changing strategies every photographer, videographer, and creative entrepreneur needs to know about landing retainer clients. If you’re tired...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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7:33
Meagan Reynolds | Tour Photographer for Alana Springsteen
Season 2 kicks off with a talented tour photographer Meagan ReynoldsMeagan transitioned from the 9-5 lifestyle into her current role as a tour photographer for Alana Springsteen. She discusses her first tour on the road with Luke Bryan,...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:19:37
The Queen of Hat Designing - Alexa Wisnieski (Lex Lynne)
In this week's episode of Creatively Connected, we have an extraordinary guest who is making waves in the world of fashion and social media! Join us as we sit down with Alexa Wisnieski, also known as Lex Lynne, a dynamic en...
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Episode 12
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44:08
College Basketball Coach Jacob Hayslip discusses Overcoming adversity / Nurturing Relationships / The Power of showing up
In this weeks episode we sit down with Itawamba CC Mens Basketball Assistant Coach Jacob Hayslip.Jacob discusses in Episode 11 - overcoming adversity, the importance of nurturing and growing relationships, and how the power of showing u...
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Episode 11
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44:29
Nashville Music Artist/American Idol Finalist - COLIN STOUGH - Episode 10
Singer/songwriter Colin Stough joins us for this weeks episode.Colin, who you may know from being a finalist on last season of American Idol, is now living in Nashville pursuing his music career. Colin talks about being a y...
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Episode 10
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30:46
Dan Hamilton, Tour manager for American Idol winner Iam Tongi joins us for episode 9
A talented songwriter, musician, and tour manager Dan Hamilton sat down with us for episode 9. He is currently tour managing for season 21 winner of American Idol, Iam Tongi. Dan discusses his move to Nashville, the "come up" in the music indus...
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Episode 9
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48:44
Vintage clothing store owner Adam Gee from Brother Gee clothing talks leaving the corporate world, starting his own company, and collaborating with some of country musics top artists!
We sat down with founder of Brother Gee, a vintage clothing and streetwear company based in Nashville. Adam left the corporate world around age 36 and began his start-up company out of his house and has grown his company with the help of his wi...
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Episode 8
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39:29
Producer Loud Tempo talks music industry in Nashville, importance of consistency, studio day with Billy Ray Cyrus and much more!
Nashville Producer/Audio Engineer Loud Tempo (Will) sits down on the Creatively Connected podcast this week discussing the Nashville music scene, working with rap artists in a predominately country scene, and his collar with Billy Ray Cyrus + Y...
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Episode 7
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1:04:07
Talented shoe designer/attorney John Ross discusses life as an attorney, collabs with Metro Boomin, Spider-man movie, Tennessee Titans and much more! Episode 6
John Ross, a talented shoe designer and attorney sits down with us on episode six to discuss his shoe collabs with producer Metro Boomin, DeAndre Hopkins, Tennessee Titans and so many other clients. He picked up his side passion designing custo...
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Episode 6
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42:36