The Creative Crucible Podcast: Recent Episodes
MJ Vallejo
Host, MJ Vallejo, meets and interviews inspiring individuals who have figured out how to generate a source of income through the passions and hobbies they've already been doing outside of their day jobs. You will learn about the mental and financial trials these freelancers and small-business owners deal with on a daily basis and how they are overcoming them.
Daly City native Chris Chu goes into detail on what it took to become a full time freelance photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area and how he grew his channel to over 20k subscribers in 2 months. We talk about dropping out of college, growing your youtube channel, and networking for your brand. I met Chris on a Facebook group last year called Asian Creative Network. Since then, we have worked on 2 projects together and have been good friends ever since.
Guest: Chris Chu
IG: @WHOSCHRISCHU
Host IG: @MJVALLEJO_
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Watch the live recording on Youtube!
https://youtu.be/_fSzxTO1-L8
Born and raised in Gilroy, CA, Sam started his entrepreneurial journey when he was at Chico State selling slippers. His work ethic and momentum took him to new heights in the Silicon Valley by creating multiple brands, podcasts, online courses, books, and other valuable content to help you scale your business in the most efficient way possible. In 2019, he was also awarded Silicon Valley Business Journal's 40 under 40 for being a big impact in the Corporate Swag industry.
Watch the live broadcast: https://youtu.be/-Ksm7STcrgg
Guest: Sam Kabert
Brands:
https://www.cloneyourselfu.com/
https://swagworx.com/
https://whatupsv.com/
Podcasts:
- The Sam & Serg Show (WhatUp Silicon Valley)
- CLONE YOURSELF
- Soul Seekr
IG: @SwagSamCreates
Guest: Luis Angel | Host of The Knowledge Heist Podcast
Podcast IG: @knowledgeheist
IG: @_lfaustoo
A Hollister-born entrepreneur and digital content producer whose goals is to take advantage of Silicon Valley's fast-paced, hustle lifestyle.
It's so nice to have another podcast host on The Creative Crucible Podcast.
https://youtu.be/NswnXhlGiD0
Host IG: @MJVALLEJO_
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Katelyn drops some knowledge on influencer marketing, the fresh, new method companies are communicating to their potential buyers.
@katerrryn
Host: MJVALLEJO_
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Originally a med-student at Sacramento State, Mark pivoted his career after realizing he wanted to make money by being behind a camera.
@MARKREYESCAYABYAB
Host: MJVALLEJO_
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The negative feedback and opinions from friends and family didn't stop my childhood friend from Kindergarten from pursuing a career in Fashion and DJing. This is AJ Velasco's story.
AJRedick.com
IG: @AJREDICK
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IG: @MJVALLEJO_
When you are proficient at what you love, someone out there is willing to pay for that knowledge and experience. Thomas Brenner is a freelance wine sommelier and consultant who is making a name for himself in a constantly-changing wine industry.
Listen to host, MJ Vallejo, ramble about what's in store for future episodes and why this podcast is so important.