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  • On reaching 1 million monthly streams as an Indie Artist with Margø

    On reaching 1 million monthly streams as an Indie Artist with Margø
    Oct 23 2026
    Meet Margø, an alt‑pop artist who took matters into her own hands to chase her dreams. Margø built her audience herself through YouTube curators, playlist pitching, and early TikTok engagement, reaching tens of millions of streams across her music. Listen in and learn how turn your passion into a successful music career.
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    25 min
  • Why I believe Art can save humanity

    Why I believe Art can save humanity
    Oct 16 2026
    In this solo episode, I get real about the traps creatives fall into when we are scared to start. I used to think a career in the arts was frivolous. Then I left tech, started releasing music before I felt ready, and committed to one lane: art with social impact. That path led to American Dream winning the Hollywood Independent Music Award for Best Social Impact Song. The lesson: pick something, get good at it, and put the work out before it feels perfect.
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    23 min
  • Listen to this if you're feeling discouraged

    Listen to this if you're feeling discouraged
    Jul 25 2026
    Feeling discouraged? You're not alone.In this solo episode, I talk about why so many creatives are feeling stuck in today's oversaturated world and how I've learned to keep going anyway. From leaving behind my career in government consulting to pursuing music in Los Angeles, I share my thoughts on algorithms, comparison, authenticity, and why your creativity is worth protecting. If you've been questioning your path, this episode is your reminder to keep creating and keep believing.
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    21 min
  • Building Community and Connection in the Music Industry with Hannah Avison

    Building Community and Connection in the Music Industry with Hannah Avison
    Jun 26 2026
    Hannah Avison is a chart-topping songwriter, music activist, and community builder whose work has impacted the music industry both in and out of the studio. With songwriting credits alongside artists like Marshmello, Lauv, Ava Max, Fletcher, and Jordin Sparks, Hannah has built a career rooted in creativity, connection, and advocacy.In this episode, Hannah shares her journey through the music industry, her work with The 100 Percenters, and how she's built a thriving community to support her career. We also talk about vulnerability in songwriting, finding your authentic voice, and blowing up on social media. This conversation is for anyone looking to build a successful creative career and have more fun while doing so!
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    49 min
  • Ethan Buckner on Music, Activism and Living a Life By Design

    Ethan Buckner on Music, Activism and Living a Life By Design
    Jun 9 2026
    Ethan Buckner is a singer-songwriter, community organizer and activist based in Venice, California. He's spent years fighting big oil pipelines, organizing solidarity fundraisers for communities in crisis, hosting backyard concerts during the pandemic, and building Westside Sounds, a monthly music showcase highlighting local talent in LA. In this conversation we get into what it really looks like to build two careers at once without sacrificing either. Ethan shares how a trip to Poland at 16 shaped his entire life's mission, why he dropped his pseudonym and started releasing music under his own name, and what happened when a disc in his back exploded in India and forced him to slow down for the first time in his life.
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    47 min