Creatively Connected
Creatively Connected is the podcast for creators building sustainable careers.
Hosted by Chris Rippy, the podcast bridges the gap between creativity and business by sharing the conversations, strategies, and experiences behind building a sustainable life as a creator. Every episode is designed to help ambitious creative entrepreneurs think bigger, build smarter, and turn their passion into a profession.
Welcome to Creatively Connected.
Episodes
38 episodes
Success Takes Time | John Owen Bradley
A conversation about legacy, the country music industry, and why the best careers aren’t built overnight. Our guest: John Owen BradleyGrab a camera case: https://www.condition1.com...
You Create Your Own Luck | Jared Grimble
People love to say someone “got lucky.”But what if luck isn’t random at all?In this episode of Creatively Connected, I sit down with 3x Grammy-nominated artist Jared Grimble to talk about what it really takes to create opportuniti...
Stop Building Alone
In this solo episode, I’m talking about why your environment matters so much when you’re trying to build a creative career. Being surrounded by people who understand the vision, challenge your thinking, and remind you what’s possible can comple...
The Cost of Chasing Your Dream | Adam Knowles
Everyone talks about chasing the dream, but not enough people talk about what it can cost you along the way.In this episode, Adam shares what it truly takes to build a career in the music industry. Through his experience working as a tou...
Do Whatever It Takes | Will Pattat
What does it actually take to go after the life you want?In this episode of Creatively Connected, Chris Rippy sits down with Will Pattat for a conversation about taking leaps of faith, chasing success, and being willing to do what it tak...
You Create Your Own Reality | THOMAS EUTZY
What if the life you want starts with the way you think?In this episode of Creatively Connected, Chris Rippy sits down with creative Thomas Eutzy for a deep conversation about manifestation, self-belief, identity, and the way our thought...
You Have to Be Delusional to Make It as a Creative | TANNER YEAGER
What does it actually take to build a career as a creative?In this episode of Creatively Connected, Chris sits down with photographer and videographer Tanner Yeager to talk about the mindset it takes to bet on yourself, why being a littl...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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....
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 ...
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...
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.<...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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,...
