Episode 17 Jeff Tain Watts Excerpt
This is an excerpt of Episode 17 with Jazz great Jeff "Tain" Watts. For the entire interview, please go here: http://www.creativeconfidential.net/?p=331
May 01, 2018•4 min
Creative Confidential with Bryan Tuk
Presented by Tuk Law Offices (http://tuklaw.com), Creative Confidential is a podcast where the arts and commerce intersect. Hosted by Bryan Tuk, a jazz musician, attorney and entrepreneur, this weekly podcast invites listeners into conversations with filmmakers, artists, musicians and non-profit CEOs about their professional and artistic journeys, their influences and the challenges they have faced along the way. This podcast has lessons and stories for aspiring artists, anyone involved in creative work and patrons and lovers of the arts.
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Episode 50: Jame DiBiasio, Author
Jame DiBiasio is an author, a journalist, and an entrepreneur, who grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania but moved to Hong Kong in 1997 and has been in Asia since. Indy presses have published his two thrillers, GAIJIN COWGIRL and BLOODY PARADISE, as well as THE STORY OF ANGKOR, a history and guide to the famous temple monuments in Cambodia. He combines literature with a career in financial journalism. In 2000, he founded a magazine called AsianInvestor, which covers the asset-management industry...
Mar 08, 2018•43 min
Episode 49: Filmmaker Lee Rudnicki Returns
A lot has happened since our last conversation (in Episode 21) with filmmaker Lee Rudnicki. Lee has taken a short film which he wrote and directed and put together team spanning Japan, the United States and Italy to produce Fleur, which is beginning to generate a lot of attention from film festivals around the United States. Lee returns to the podcast to update us on an incredibly unlikely chain of events which lead up to Fleur's release. For more information: http://fleurfilm7.com You can follo...
Oct 02, 2017•52 min
Episode 48: William Childs, Columnist and Marketing Professional
Mediocrity is not Bill Childs’ friend. He refuses to be pals with “good enough.” Will never be besties with “just O.K.” And “phoning it in” is not part of his #squadlife. As a marketer and a creative, Bill believes in pushing projects as far as they can go – then pushing it a little more. He’s also someone who believes that good is the enemy of great. He is currently the Director of Marketing and Communications at Trifecta Technologies, where he’s responsible for leading the marketing team as th...
Aug 18, 2017•43 min
Episode 47: Valerie Giglio, Singer, Author, Attorney
Valerie Giglio is many things: a singer, published author, and practicing attorney. At age 42, Valerie suffered a stroke that left her paralyzed on her left side. She went through extensive rehabilitation and physical therapy to learn how to walk again, and ultimately sing professionally again. This is her story. Her recent book, Singing in My Own Key: A Vocalists’ Triumph Over Stroke is available at online sellers and the audiobook version will be released in August. To visit the podcast's arch...
Jul 27, 2017•39 min
Ep 046: Life On The High Wire
Imagine you are on a high wire hundreds of feet in the air without a net. You’ve never felt more free or more empowered. The air is different. The breeze feels different. Everything you have experienced everyday takes on a slightly different edge. Below you there is nothing but the air and the wire. To follow on the web: http://creativeconfidential.net Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter, and FB!
May 18, 2017•4 min
Ep 045 - Jeff Parks, Founder, ArtsQuest & Musikfest
Jeffrey A. Parks is the Executive Director of the ArtsQuest Foundation, a support organization for the nonprofit arts and cultural organization ArtsQuest, based in Bethlehem, PA. Mr. Parks is also the founder and former President of ArtsQuest. Appointed to the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts by Governor Tom Corbett in 2014, Parks was appointed Chair of the Council by Governor Tom Wolf in December, 2016. ArtsQuest’s mission is building community through the arts, working towards this goal by off...
Mar 22, 2017•37 min
Episode 044 : All Fears Are Not Equal
There is one truth I’ve learned in almost 20 years of representing small business owners. The greatest obstacle to progress in starting a creative project or business venture is the fear of failure, or the fear of non-acceptance by one’s peers. There’s fear, and then there’s fear. The former is healthy, the latter is the kind that keeps you up at night, and plagues you into paralysis when you feel isolated. Here’s another truth: all fears are not equal. In this mini-episode, I’m joined by psycho...
Feb 16, 2017•9 min
Episode 043: Gerard Longo, Founder, Lehigh Valley Underground
Gerard Longo is fighting the good fight. Gerard founded the website Lehigh Valley Underground, which provides extensive coverage of the region's indie music scene. As the business matures, we follow Gerard through how he is building LVU in a multi platform media company, including a weekly podcast, the Quinn Spin. Please be sure to RATE and REVIEW the podcast on iTunes! To hear ALL the past episodes, visit http://creativeconfidential.net
Feb 09, 2017•35 min
Episode 042: The Art Of Persuasion I
Today’s episode is about persuasion, and how we process the world these days. We are entering into a phase in American history that’s littered with some embarrassingly bad rhetoric, and a lot of screaming at one another, when we should all be talking to one another. How we talk to one another matters. In earlier episode we talked about the words we use and what they can mean. But today this episode is about the art of persuasion… Because it is indeed an art. Follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, Soundc...
Feb 02, 2017•7 min
Ep 041: Pat Petrillo, Bandleader, Drummer
Pat Petrillo is one of the hardest working men in show business. Whether he is running his band, Pat Petrillo’s NYC Big Rhythm Band, developing products like the P4 Practice Pad, or delivering private lessons through through his website http://drumstudiolive.com, Pat is constantly in motion. Pat and I discuss his playing and teaching careers, how he approaches building a business and how one has to evolve to stay relevant. Outro music is "Brooklyn Phunk" by Pat Petrillo, used with permission. To...
Jan 26, 2017•51 min
Ep 040: The Words We Use
In this mini-episode, we explore how much the words we use matter. The words we use reveal who we really are and what we really think. Knowing that words matter, and how we use them says a lot about us, there are some trends that we as creators and entrepreneurs need to keep in mind. For the full scoop, check out the entire episode. Keep building the future; it’s closer than you think. Visit us on the web at http://creativeconfidential.net Special thanks to Dan DeChellis for permission to use hi...
Jan 18, 2017•10 min
Ep 039: Jesse Rosen, President and CEO, League of American Orchestras
In this episode, we get a chance to talk about the evolution of culture with Jesse Rosen, the President and CEO of the League of American Orchestras. Mr. Rosen has been a leading voice for change, empowering the League’s more than 2,000 member organizations and individuals with knowledge and perspective to navigate their own paths through a rapidly changing environment. Under Mr. Rosen’s leadership, the League has advocated for orchestras’ reinvigorated and deeper engagement with community; grea...
Jan 11, 2017•49 min
Ep 038: The Risk And When To Take It
Sometimes the pathway to get to where you want to go isn’t easy. Actually, often it is not easy. The path can be a treacherous one with risks at every turn. Sometimes you have an idea. Sometimes the idea has you, and that is the beginning of a journey. Please be sure to rate and review us on iTunes here: http://apple.co/2fMpWex For all episodes, visit us on the web: http://creativeconfidential.net Outro music: "Never Satisfied" By Dan DeChellis. http://dandechellis.com Used with permission. Cont...
Jan 05, 2017•14 min
Ep 037: A Creative Life in Interesting Times
A few words about building your future, and time, and life. If you are sufficiently intense when you apply yourself to your work, you will never have an unfinished project. Be sure to rate and review the podcast in iTunes here: apple.co/2fMpWex For more content, visit the podcast on the web at http://creativeconfidential.net Stay determined. Build the future.
Dec 29, 2016•9 min
Ep 036: The Audience Speaks #3 (Tarkin Lives!)
In this Bonus episode, another audience question is asked and answered, and we talk about the Star Wars Universe a bit, and how CGI characters are going to become more and more prevalent. Be sure to rate and review the podcast in iTunes here: http://apple.co/2fMpWex For more content, visit the podcast on the web at http://creativeconfidential.net Special thanks to Slice of Lime Photography: www.sliceoflimephotography.com/ More special thanks to Dan DeChellis for permission to use his track "Neve...
Dec 29, 2016•8 min
Ep 035 - Jason Harper, Writer, Producer, Race Car Driver
Jason Harper has the job that every kid dreams of: traveling around the world driving fast and exotic cars. A writer, journalist, producer and a TV personality, Jason focuses on the intersection between automobiles and lifestyle. He has hosted a show for The Travel Channel, and written about cars for publications including Bloomberg News, Time Magazine, Automobile Magazine and Verge.com. Jason is currently a contributing editor at Road & Track magazine. TO SUBSCRIBE: http://apple.co/1TyyLqe ...
Nov 30, 2016•44 min
Ep 034 - Mac Smith, Filmmaker and Producer
Mac Smith was born into a family of tuba players in Omaha, Nebraska. His parents and older siblings exposed him to films that were a bit mature for his age, and a wide variety of musical styles. Mac experimented with video cameras, and picture editing throughout his childhood. He went off to Los Angeles at age 17 to take the Summer Production Workshop at USC Film School, and then made his home in Iowa City at the University of Iowa. Mac marched in the sousaphone section of the Hawkeye Marching B...
Oct 27, 2016•49 min
Ep 033 - The Audience Speaks #2
In this bonus episode, Bryan answers audience questions about building arts & creative businesses. If you want YOUR questions answered, email them to Bryan at bryan@creativeconfidential.net OR record yourself asking the question on your smartphone (audio or video is fine), and email the file for inclusion in the next bonus episode. If you enjoy the podcast, please RATE and REVIEW the podcast on iTunes, it really helps to keep the show's visibility. To support the podcast, please visit https:...
Sep 15, 2016•7 min
Ep 032 - David Cain, Author, Entrepreneur
David Cain is a writer based in Winnipeg, Canada and the author of Raptitude.com (http://raptitude.com), which provides readers with a street-level look at the human experience. David transitioned from working in the surveying and engineering field to writing and blogging full time. David's work has been featured in The Huffington Post and Businessinsider.com. David shares his story with us. Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. To support the podcast, please make a donation here...
Sep 08, 2016•40 min
Ep 031 - The Audience Speaks #1
In this bonus episode, Bryan answers listener questions about the arts, startups and nonprofit law issues. If you want to have YOUR question answered, record your question on your voice memo app, and email it to bryan@creativeconfidential.net. If you enjoy CREATIVE CONFIDENTIAL, please RATE and REVIEW the podcast on iTunes - it really helps our visibility. To support the podcast, please visit https://www.patreon.com/bryantuk and pledge a subscription amount. Help keep this show commercial free. ...
Aug 18, 2016•14 min
Ep 030 - Shelley Brown, President & CEO, State Theatre Center for the Arts
Shelley Brown took an indirect route to where she is today, serving as the President and CEO of the State Theatre for the Arts in Easton, PA. The State Theater (http://statetheatre.org) has hosted performers of all kinds for over 90 years and is still going strong. Shelley talks about the challenges she faces as an arts CEO, and her career path that included stops as a parole officer, a flirtation with law school, and a career as a TV producer. Please remember to RATE and SUBSCRIBE to Creative C...
Jul 28, 2016•37 min
Ep 029 - David B. Devan, General Director and President, Opera Philadelphia
Opera Philadelphia (http://www.operaphila.org/) is one of the premier arts organizations in the United States. David B. Devan discusses leadership in the arts world, Opera Philadelphia's 2017 season including the upcoming O17 opera festival, and many other topics in a wide ranging interview. Please remember to RATE and SUBSCRIBE to Creative Confidential on iTunes. You can follow the podcast on: Twitter: @CreativeCnfdntl Instagram: @bryantuk Facebook: @creativeconfidential Web: http://www.creativ...
Jul 14, 2016•57 min
Ep 028 - Slingshot Dakota
Slingshot Dakota is a unique indie rock band comprised of two incredible musicians: Carly Comando (keyboards & vocals) and Tom Patterson (drums). The band has been working hard for over ten years and tours nationally. Their most recent album, Break, was released in March 2016, at which time they performed at SXSW festival. Rolling Stone magazine named the band one of 10 indie bands to watch in 2016. Carly and Tom share their views on creative work and how they approach their craft. Think. Cr...
Jul 01, 2016•56 min
Ep 027 - Paula Boggs, Singer, Songwriter, former Starbucks General Counsel
Paula Boggs is a singer-songwriter based in Seattle, Washington. Her band, the Paula Boggs Band, has recorded two CDs and is about to go into the studio to record their third. Paula's story is a complex one. Her path to being a full time musician took some of the most unlikely turns one can imagine: before her musical interests took hold, Paula was the General Counsel and Secretary at Starbucks, reporting directly to the CEO. Paula left that life behind to pursue music full time. She shares her ...
Jun 22, 2016•48 min
Ep 026 - Lauren Smith, Social Media Entrepreneur
Lauren Smith is the owner and founder of eleven. eleven. social., a startup social media and marketing company. Lauren shares her story about her experience in her first two years of being a business owner from the ground up. For more information about Lauren's company, please visit http://www.elevenelevensocial.com
Jun 16, 2016•31 min
Ep 025 - Fred Morrison, Executive Director, Crossmen Productions, Inc.
Fred Morrison is the Executive Director of Crossmen Productions, Inc., a large arts nonprofit based in San Antonio, Texas. The flagship program is the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps, which is comprised of 150 of the best musical and dance performers in the marching arts world. The Crossmen tour the United States every summer for two months, traveling over 12,000 miles in that time. Fred spent most of his business career in the auto racing industry, before taking the leap into the CEO role with Cr...
Jun 08, 2016•40 min
Ep 024 - This Is The Story So Far
Where the podcast has been so far, and where it's going. In this mini episode, Bryan announces a book & blog project to accompany the podcast. To support the podcast and get access to all the written content, please visit the website and make a contribution (http://www.creativeconfidential.net/?page_id=10).
Jun 02, 2016•8 min
Ep 023 - Denny Corby, Entertainer, Magician
Growing up, Denny Corby thought he was going to take over the family business – a paper company in Scranton! Sound familiar? “After working there for years”, Denny says, “My life was on final approach to be Jim from the NBC hit, The Office.” Denny came up with a new plan. He stepped out of the office and onto the speaking circuit where he performs for Fortune 500 companies, Schools, Conferences, and events across the world. Denny has also been on numerous television stations and shows including ...
May 25, 2016•32 min
Ep 022 - Derek Fitzgerald, Ironman Triathlete and Nonprofit Founder
A survivor of non-hodgkin’s lymphoma, heart failure and ultimately a heart transplant, Derek Fitzgerald has faced his share of challenges. Eight months after transplant, Derek began channeling the perseverance and determination that helped him overcome his health obstacles by entering the field of endurance sports. Less than a year and a half after surgery, he completed his first half Ironman. At two and a half years out, Derek became the only person in the world to survive both cancer and a hea...
May 17, 2016•54 min
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