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No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories

Drew English | Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories

No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Stories is the must-listen podcast for anyone serious about turning creativity into a thriving career. Hosted by Drew English, a multi-faceted filmmaker, podcaster, and media entrepreneur who’s walked the walk, this show delivers mini-masterclasses with boundary-pushing creators and entrepreneurs who’ve forged their own way in film, audio, design, and beyond. Tune in to hear candid conversations with award-winning indie directors, viral podcasters, visionary

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00:09:03

When the "Safe" Choice Is Actually the Riskiest Move

No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories ·

2025/09/23

Drew shares the full story behind walking away from a $100,000 in-house media position and how that decision led to earning 50% more while staying freelance. He breaks down the red flags that made him trust his gut, the corporate culture problems he encountered, and why alignment with your values matters more than security. This solo episode dives deep into the importance of knowing your North Star and making decisions that serve your long-term creative and personal goals.Key Topics &

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00:08:44

Leverage: Turn Your Creative Skills into Scalable Assets

No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories ·

2025/07/30

In this solo episode, host Drew English unpacks the concept of leverage and why 2025 is the best time for creatives to build independent success. He argues that cheap tech, free global distribution, and direct-to-audience marketing have removed the traditional gatekeepers. Creators who shift from selling services to building assets can own their future in the “Creator 2.0” era.Key TakeawaysTech is cheap: Your phone can produce market-ready visuals—hardware is no longer the hurdle.Distribution is

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01:14:58

Addiction to Ambie Awards: How Abandoned Places Saved...

No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories ·

2025/07/16

About the EpisodeWhat happens when you refuse to “pick a lane” and instead let curiosity steer the wheel? In this conversation, multidisciplinary artist Blake Pfeil (creator of the Ambie-winning immersive podcast Abandoned: The All American Ruins Podcast) sits down with host Drew English to explore how haunting, deserted places became a surprising wellspring of creativity, recovery, and self-acceptance.You’ll LearnWhy Blake traded a traditional musical-theatre path for a globe-trotting artistic life

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00:55:41

From Piano Lessons to 100K Subs: Composer Zach Heyde...

No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories ·

2025/06/03

Episode OverviewDrew sits down with LA-based composer and educator Zach Heyde to unpack how he’s blended film scoring, a 100,000-subscriber YouTube channel and a thriving mentorship program into a balanced creative life. They dig into sustaining passion, ditching hustle culture, and why sharing knowledge can be a business model in itself.Key Topics & Timestamps00:01 – Zach’s early start: piano at 7 and first composing gigs → landing “Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight” (dream job) NSP - Zach

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00:13:13

From Hustle to Purpose: Redefining Success as a Creative

No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories ·

2025/04/29

Episode Summary:In this solo episode, Drew reflects on the real challenges creative professionals face in 2025 like unstable industries, outdated mindsets, and the constant push for "success" at any cost. Sharing his personal journey from music to film to entrepreneurship, Drew explores why reinventing yourself is not only necessary but healthy, and how obstacles often reveal the true path forward.If you’re feeling stuck, questioning your career direction, or wondering how to balance ambition with a

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00:05:52

Scrappy, Smart, and Successful: Creative Wins with Less

No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories ·

2025/04/08

Episode Summary:In this solo mini-episode, Drew strips down the myth that success requires a massive audience, fancy gear, or deep pockets. Through a real-world example from his recent short film The Ride of Your Life, he shows how creativity and scrappiness can trump big budgets and large teams. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by not having “enough,” this episode is your wake-up call.What You’ll Learn:Why creatives often overestimate what they need to succeedHow The Ride of Your Life was made with

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00:51:08

Finding Your Zone of Genius in Film Production |...

No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories ·

2025/03/26

Episode SummaryIn this episode, Lisamarie Shires shares her journey from government contracting to photography, then to producing, and finally to coaching creative professionals. She discusses how her experience across various roles in the production industry has informed her coaching philosophy, focusing on helping creatives build sustainable businesses that prioritize life and family while achieving professional success.Chapter Markers[00:00-04:00] Lisa's Journey from Government Work to Creative

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01:08:18

EP33 - Courage & Self-Discovery | Merritt Minnemeyer

No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories ·

2025/01/06

Joining us this week is Meritt Minnemeyer, an executive coach who offers insights on aligning leadership actions with personal values. We explore the challenging journey of entrepreneurship in creative fields, reflecting on how maintaining focus through internal values can provide a sense of safety and purpose amidst life's pressures.Meritt's upbringing in a family-run business environment shaped her unique perspective on creativity and executive leadership. Our conversation highlights the dynamic

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00:43:01

Breaking Barriers: Empowerment, Equity, and...

No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories ·

2024/10/09

Join us as we welcome Tracy Sayre, the co-executive director of Moonshot Initiative, an inspiring organization committed to fostering gender equity in the film industry by creating opportunities for women and non-binary filmmakers. Tracy shares her remarkable journey from co-founding the Women's Weekend Film Challenge, which evolved into Moonshot Initiative, to her current role in empowering underrepresented voices. Listen in as Tracy offers insights into overcoming industry challenges, focusing on

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00:58:08

Balancing Light and Life | Alex Disenhof, ASC

No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories ·

2024/08/27

Alex Disenhof ASC, the acclaimed cinematographer behind season two of "The Rings of Power," joins us for an intimate conversation on the latest episode of "No Set Path." We explore the breathtaking sets and hear firsthand how Alex's early influences, from his grandfather's love for photography to his formative years at Emerson College, shaped his illustrious career.Our chat with Alex also uncovers the unpredictable highs and lows of the film industry. Sharing anecdotes from his time at Michel

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00:57:23

From Performance Anxiety to Sound Mastery | Dallas...

No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories ·

2024/07/17

In this episode, we explore the transformative journey of Dallas Taylor, who transitioned from a musician in a poor Arkansas neighborhood to a successful sound designer and entrepreneur. Dallas shares his early struggles with severe performance anxiety during a pivotal solo performance, which led him to discover a passion for recording and audio technology. His career in sound design began through a chance encounter with an audio professional and eventually flourished, culminating in the founding of

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01:01:05

EP29 - Crafting Stories Through Food and Film | Kevin...

No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories ·

2024/07/02

How did a suburban kid with a penchant for skate videos become a celebrated food filmmaker? Join us as Kevin takes us through his unexpected journey, from wielding his dad's Hi8 camera to navigating his way through health challenges and discovering a profound love for culinary storytelling. Influenced by his optometrist father, who documented the family's life, Kevin's early years were a mix of creative experimentation and a pivotal health scare that set him on a transformative path.Discover how

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00:58:06

EP28 - Overcoming Obstacles | Josh Caldwell - Director

No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories ·

2024/05/29

In this episode, host Drew English interviews writer and director Josh Caldwell. They discuss Josh's journey in the film industry, starting with his breakthrough $6,000 feature, 'Layover', and his subsequent work for big names like Paramount Studios, Hulu, and Netflix. Josh also shares his experiences and philosophies on living a creative professional life, the importance of gaining diverse experiences outside of the film industry, and how he finds balance and inspiration from nature and fly

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00:59:14

EP27 - From Side Hustle to Studio | Taylor Dederick...

No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories ·

2024/05/14

In this episode, host Drew English sits down with Taylor Dedrick, the woman behind Unless Media, a marketing and social media firm based in the Hudson Valley.Taylor is a Hudson Valley Native, having beenborn and raised in Saugerties, New York.Taylor founded Unless Media, a Creative Marketing Studio, in 2021 with the goal of bridging the gap between structured marketing practices and freethinking, creative small businesses. She graduated from Siena College in Loudonville, NY, with a B.S. in Marketing

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01:00:29

EP26 - Authenticity in the Digital World

No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories ·

2024/05/07

Evan Bourcier, a self-taught filmmaker, shares his experiences navigating the industry, his passion for teaching and helping other self-taught individuals and his observations on the changing landscape of online content creation.Evan reflects on his initial fascination with the world of high-end cinematography, which led him to produce content prolifically, only to bring it to an abrupt halt. He explores the motivations behind his decision, revealing that his urge to share knowledge stemmed from a

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00:10:30

EP25 - VALUE IN VULNERABILITY

No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories ·

2024/04/30

In this first solo episode of the podcast, host, Drew English unpacks the concept of value coming from being vulnerable, taking risks and opening up about challenges professionally.

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00:30:49

EP24 - Your Process, Your Style | Michael Lukk Litwak...

No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories ·

2024/02/07

A Deep Dive into Filmmaking with Michael Litwak: Lessons, Passion, and Personal InsightsA fascinating discussion with filmmaker Michael Litwak where he shares his experiences from his early career to creating commercially successful projects. Litwak emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning, dedication, and collaboration as key factors in successful projects. He also gives some personal insight on preserving creative control over work and contributing value to the industry. Litwak engages with

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01:08:09

EP23 - From Bands to Brands | Jeremy Perez-Cruz -...

No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories ·

2023/10/11

Jeremy Perez-Cruz is a brand, marketing, strategy and creative leader based in Brooklyn, New York.Jeremy has spent 20 years building and growing brands that have brought together the physical and digital in ways that have transformed how we define “the real world.”In his work for some of the world’s largest and most beloved brands, he’s led creative at The New York Times, served as VP of Creative at Skillshare, VP of Brand at Buzzfeed, Head of Brand Marketing at Uber, Senior Design Manager of Global

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01:06:58

EP22 - Building Worlds, Capturing Moments | Oren...

No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories ·

2023/09/26

Oren grew up between the United States and Israel nurturing hobbies in painting and photography, building LEGOs, and voraciously watching movies. These activities laid the groundwork for what would eventually become a love of cinematography and a passion for crafting bold, cinematic imagery.Last year, Oren wrapped filming on the feature film ‘The Creator,’ directed by Gareth Edwards, along with cinematographer Greig Fraser ASC ACS, slated for release on September 29 2023. Two of his other recent

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01:04:00

EP21 - Longevity As Legacy | Matheus Bastos -...

No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories ·

2023/09/12

Matheus Bastos is director of photography based in New York and Los Angeles. Growing up as the first generation child of immigrants, he found an avenue into the arts and a passion for storytelling at a young age, entertaining himself with films and music.His work has played at multiple film festivals around the world such as SXSW, Tribeca Film Festival, Cinequest, Cannes Court Metrage, as well as Rolling Stone, Billboard, Revolver, and more.EPISODE LINKS: Matt’s Website:

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